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• care and ensure independent<00:54:04.079> phaces<00:54:05.079> like<00:54:05.280> mine
• <00:54:05.720> remain<00:54:05.960> open independent phaces like mine remain open independent
• phaces like mine remain open to<00:54:06.359> serve<00:54:06.720> patients<00:54:07.079

Keywords: 1183, house

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• least three or four classes related to payroll and bookkeeping, the new sick and safe time laws, MSHA mining
• I know that the skills I'm sharing could one day save a life, whether it's mine, my family, or neighbors
• I know that the skills I'm sharing could one day save a life, whether it's mine, my family, or neighbors

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I represent Shakopee Correctional Facility, and everyone in the facility is a constituent of mine, including
• I represent Shakopee Correctional Facility, and everyone in the facility is a constituent of mine, including
• I represent Shakopee Correctional Facility, and everyone in the facility is a constituent of mine, including

Keywords: 1183, house

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• 01:19:19.600> I<01:19:19.639> don't<01:19:19.800> have<01:19:19.960> my mine
• you know there I I don't have my mine you know there I I don't have my fingertips<01:19:20.760> on

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 51.520> guilty hear people so if we could I was guilty hear people so if we could I was guilty mine
• 00:53:53.480> had<00:53:53.599> it<00:53:53.720> on<00:53:53.960> very mine
• pulled out but I had it on very mine pulled out but I had it on very well<00:53:54.960> representative

Keywords: 1183, house

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• any other discussion so members any other discussion<01:59:48.199> besides<01:59:48.880> mine
• 01:59:49.880> seeing<01:59:50.159> none<01:59:50.880> Vice discussion besides mine
• seeing none Vice discussion besides mine seeing none Vice chair chair chair on<01:59:52.800> House

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several energy and environmental bills. On HB 974, which would authorize state step-in agreements for certain power purchase agreements and create a trust fund/reserve mechanism, the Attorney General’s office raised concern that the state should not incur liability beyond the trust fund. The Division of Consumer Advocacy said it had comments but did not take a position, while the Public Utilities Commission, Ameresco, Hawaiian Electric, and other industry groups supported the measure, saying it would help developers secure financing for renewable projects and improve reliability. Hawaiian Electric said the bill would not use state funds and that its proposed reserve account would be held in trust and returned to customers if unused. Committee members questioned whether the reserve would raise customer costs; Hawaiian Electric said the amount would be small and would be offset by avoiding higher financing costs, while Consumer Advocacy suggested the language should be strengthened to ensure unused funds are fully returned. The committee then heard HB 338, which would clarify that premium interest-rate adjustments for non-fossil fuel generation are just and reasonable and allow the PUC to include them in rates. DCCA and the State Energy Office supported the bill, and the PUC also supported it. Hawaiian Electric opposed unless amended, arguing the PUC already has discretion and warning the bill could weaken competitive procurement by encouraging higher bids tied to the utility’s credit rating. DCCA said the concern was that developers might not seek the best financing if premium rates are recoverable, but said Hawaiian Electric’s suggested amendment requiring clear and convincing evidence of unavoidable financing-cost increases would help. Members also asked about refinancing and whether developers could later lower debt costs after locking in a premium rate; DCCA said that ability exists and suggested a time limit or review mechanism. For HB 337, which would direct the PUC to establish standards requiring utilities to remove certain fossil-fuel costs from the rate base when adding renewable resources, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Hawaii Clean Power Alliance, and the State Energy Office supported the measure. Hawaiian Electric opposed it, saying it misunderstood utility cost recovery and could threaten grid reliability because fossil plants provide ancillary services such as voltage regulation and balancing, not just energy. Hawaiian Electric pointed to its integrated grid plan and recent fossil-unit retirements as evidence of ongoing transition, and asked the committee to defer the bill and leave oversight to the PUC. The committee also heard HB 879 on cesspool conversions, which would raise the maximum grant from $20,000 to $30,000 and add DOH positions; DHHL, DOH, environmental groups, Hawaii Realtors, and others supported it, while DOH discussed staffing needs and the practical effect of the higher grant cap. The committee also began HB 379 on requiring denitrification capacity for certain wastewater systems near shorelines or groundwater, with DLNR testifying in support.

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• it was an issue in my community ones it was an issue in my community ones around<01:39:19.480> mine
• 21.880> um<01:39:22.320> you<01:39:22.440> know<01:39:22.599> there around mine
• um and um you know there around mine um and um you know there were<01:39:22.880> provisions<01

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first corrected a procedural issue by revoting on House Bills 98 and 164, which had already been reported out unanimously. HB 98, concerning professional limited liability company assistant managers, was again voted ought to pass by a 16-0 roll call and placed on the consent calendar. HB 164, concerning local records, was reopened because of a fiscal note amendment; the committee adopted Amendment 2025-0087 unanimously and then voted ought to pass as amended 17-0. Because HB 164 goes to Finance, it will not go on consent, and the chair asked for the updated report that night. The committee then took up HR 6, a resolution condemning the judicial doctrine of disparate impact. Representative Manos moved inexpedient to legislate, arguing the resolution overreached because disparate impact is a judicial doctrine and the legislature cannot bind the courts. Representative Cordelli also supported ITL, citing drafting problems and the need for substantial revision, including an outdated reference to the New Hampshire governor. The committee voted 15-2 to ITL the resolution, and it was placed on consent; the chair asked for the report by the end of the day and noted there would be no minority report. Finally, the committee discussed HB 111, which extends the right-to-know ombudsman position. Representative Kuttab offered an amendment to address concerns raised in testimony about discouraging use of the office and shifting attorney-fee burdens; the amendment was adopted 16-1. The committee then voted 15-2 to ought to pass as amended. Supporters said the ombudsman saves money by reducing court filings and should be continued, while opponents argued the office needs restructuring and that additional funding was not justified. The bill will go to Finance, and the chair requested the report by the end of the day. The committee also began discussion of HB 66 and related bills on right-to-know access, with the chair outlining a proposed amendment to limit remote records requests to people with a New Hampshire connection, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• it was an issue in my community ones it was an issue in my community ones around<01:39:19.480> mine
• 21.880> um<01:39:22.320> you<01:39:22.440> know<01:39:22.599> there around mine
• um and um you know there around mine um and um you know there were<01:39:22.880> provisions<01

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first corrected a procedural issue by revoting on House Bills 98 and 164, which had previously been reported out unanimously before the notice had been placed on the calendar. HB 98, concerning professional limited liability company assistant managers, was again voted ought to pass by roll call 16-0 and was placed on the consent calendar. HB 164, dealing with local records, was amended with a fiscal note update from the Secretary of State’s office and then voted ought to pass as amended 17-0; because it was going to Finance, it was not eligible for consent. The committee also set aside HB 111 briefly while the amendment language was corrected. The committee then took up HR 6, a resolution condemning the judicial doctrine of disparate impact. The sponsor argued the resolution was intended to criticize the doctrine, but several members said it was too broad, legally problematic, and in need of more work, including a drafting error in the addressee. The committee voted ITL on HR 6 by 15-2, and with no objection it was placed on the consent calendar. The final major item was HB 111 FN, which would extend the right-to-know ombudsman position for two years. Representative Kuttab offered an amendment to limit remote records requests to people with a New Hampshire connection, citing testimony about out-of-state requests and the burden on municipalities. Members discussed the broader policy of the bill, with supporters saying the ombudsman has reduced court filings and saves time and money, while opponents said the office needs restructuring or more resources and that they were not ready to extend it without changes. The amendment was adopted 16-1, and the committee then voted ought to pass as amended 15-2, sending the bill to Finance.

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• c><00:09:11.040> top<00:09:11.279> priority<00:09:11.640> of<00:09:11.760> mine
• home ownership is a top priority of mine home ownership is a top priority of mine as<00:09:12.160

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee met for an organizational hearing focused on introductions, committee jurisdiction, and a presentation from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Commissioner Jennifer Ho. Members described their priorities for the session, including addressing HOA issues, senior housing affordability, manufactured housing exploitation, first-time homebuyer access, housing and health connections, homelessness protections, downtown conversions, and expanding starter homes, ADUs, and smaller multifamily housing. Chair Port emphasized bipartisan collaboration and the committee’s focus on removing barriers to housing production and expanding homeownership. A substantial portion of the meeting was devoted to remembering Senator Carrie Dietz, with Chair Port, Senator Draheim, and Commissioner Ho each describing her deep knowledge, behind-the-scenes leadership, and role in major housing accomplishments. They highlighted her work on fire sprinkler requirements in high-rise buildings, rental housing safety, public and nonprofit housing repairs, protections against predatory investors, manufactured and workforce housing, tenant protections, down payment assistance, local affordable housing aid, homelessness services, and the Bring It Home program, which helped pave the way for Minnesota’s rental voucher program. Advocates’ letters honoring her contributions were also made available to members. Committee staff then reviewed the panel’s jurisdiction, including housing and homelessness prevention, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency oversight and budget matters, housing bond allocation authority, housing infrastructure bonds, manufactured housing, rent control, transitional housing, and homeless prevention. Chair Port said the budget overview would be held for a later hearing. Commissioner Ho introduced her staff and outlined Minnesota Housing’s mission as a statewide mission-driven financial institution that finances affordable housing, homeownership, supportive housing, homelessness prevention, and manufactured housing through partnerships with lenders, developers, service providers, tribes, and local governments. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken at this meeting.

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• Uh, Jonathan, friend, colleague of mine, state specialist.
• Uh Jonathan, friend, colleague<00:03:09.360> of<00:03:09.519> mine,<00:03:10.319> state
• colleague of mine, state specialist. colleague of mine, state specialist.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:18 University of Kentucky Department of Agricultural Economics Presentation 00:02:18 Farm Credit Mid-America Presentation 01:12:41, 958, all

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• since we don't have a registered signature or anything like that that can be verified, and I know mine
• like that that can be verified and<00:50:27.599> I<00:50:27.760> know<00:50:27.839> mine
• > dayto<00:50:28.800> day<00:50:28.960> as<00:50:29.119> it and I know mine
• changes dayto day as it and I know mine changes dayto day as it is<00:50:30.160> um<00:50:30.640

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing and then an executive session on Senate Bill 401, which DHHS described as a cleanup bill. Testimony from the department explained that the bill would repeal obsolete reporting requirements tied to a repealed municipal reimbursement program and to the now-repealed commission on demographic trends. No one testified in opposition, and the committee voted 12-0 ought to pass, placing the bill on the consent calendar. The committee then heard Senate Bill 402, which would eliminate certain non-compete agreements for physician associates going forward. Senator Gray introduced the bill, and a representative of the New Hampshire Society of Physician Associates said it would improve workforce recruitment and access to care without changing scope of practice or affecting existing agreements. Committee members asked about the length of current restrictions and whether the change would make New Hampshire more attractive to PAs. The committee voted 12-0 ought to pass and sent the bill to the consent calendar. Next, the committee took up Senate Bill 426, which would repeal the permissible fireworks committee. Senator Uler and the deputy state fire marshal said the committee’s original purpose had been overtaken by later changes adopting federal fireworks standards, and that the fire marshal now has the necessary authority. The committee voted 12-0 ought to pass and placed the bill on the consent calendar. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 469, a DMV modernization bill allowing electronic signatures in place of wet signatures for certain motor vehicle title and registration processes. Senator Lang, Carvana, the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association, Copart, and DMV staff all supported the measure, saying it would reduce delays, errors, and paperwork burdens. Members asked about AI, consumer protections, costs, and how electronic signatures would work in practice, including in cases involving deceased owners. The transcript cuts off during that hearing before any committee action on SB 469.

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• This means they can use the most aggressive individualized data mining and inference techniques to target
• use the most aggressive individualized use the most aggressive individualized data<02:30:58.000> mining
• and<02:30:58.479> inference<02:30:58.960> techniques<02:30:59.359> to data mining
• and inference techniques to data mining and inference techniques to target<02:30:59.920> the<

Keywords: 958, all

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• She's a constituent of mine. She said, 'Why am I being punished for my ex's bad behavior?
• She's a constituent of mine.<02:42:33.680> Um<02:42:34.479> she<02:42:34.800> said
• c> mine.
• Um she said mine.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• into paying for your testing, putting the modules, because we do this stuff anyways with weekly data mining
• <02:37:26.160> with<02:37:26.479> weekly<02:37:26.960> data<02:37:27.359> mining
• stuff anyways with weekly data mining stuff anyways with weekly data mining and<02:37:27.840>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• universities, but what does this end up looking like for a student in a special ed program in a district like mine
• a special ed program in a<00:58:58.079> district<00:58:58.240> like<00:58:58.480> mine
• a district like mine? Professor Gotti. a district like mine? Professor Gotti.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• authority to write policies for my facility, but the contract does require that their policies follow mine
• gt; Uh<00:26:30.240> yes<00:26:30.559> that<00:26:30.720> is<00:26:30.880> mine
• >> Uh yes that is mine is done as well. >> Uh yes that is mine is done as well.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The working group on restrictive housing met with a quorum present, approved the August 21, 2025 minutes, and adopted a procedure to take public testimony on each agenda item with a two-minute limit per testifier, with some flexibility for follow-up questions. The main presentation came from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on restrictive housing policies and a recent outside assessment of mental health care practices at HSCF and OOTC. DCR said the assessment found strengths such as consistent medication administration and staff commitment, but also identified major problems including outdated workflows, staffing shortages, inadequate physical plant conditions, overuse of suicide/safety watch for personal safety issues, and a need for more individualized treatment plans. DCR described several corrective steps already underway: filling a long-vacant high-level mental health administrator position, adjusting evening medication passes, working with DOH on transfer and referral workflows, planning a new electronic medical records system and revised screening tools, and pursuing additional training for ACOs and mental health staff. For OOTC, DCR said the facility is overcrowded and decrepit, needs a better screening tool, and requires more mental health-specific training and staffing. For HCF, DCR said the layout limits confidential assessments and provider access, and that the proposed consolidated healthcare unit would add 43 beds, private exam rooms, and a de-escalation room. DCR also said the new unit could serve acute and chronic suicide/safety watch needs and possibly some inmates with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or significant cognitive impairment. The discussion then focused on Act 292, which DCR said is difficult to implement as written. DCR said the bill aligns with DOJ, NCCHC, and ACA guidance in defining restrictive housing, limiting duration, requiring reviews, identifying vulnerable populations, and using step-down units, but raised two major concerns: a requirement to refer vulnerable people to DOH for confinement, and a requirement for clinical assessments every 12 hours by a provider. Members responded that the law should be matched with funding and staffing, and asked what resources are needed. DCR said it submitted a request for 35 positions at a cost of about $8.6 million, and also said funding may be needed for community-based beds and contracted medical services. Members also asked about the current MOA/MOU between DOH and DCR, the working group membership, and the timeline for revisions. DCR said the group includes DCR, DOH, and governor’s office medical advisors, that a first draft is complete, and that the revised agreement should be in place by the end of the year. On staffing, DCR said ACO recruitment classes increased from five to eight, vacancy rates dropped from 34% to 24%, but OOTC still faces a projected $7.1 million shortfall and heavy overtime costs, forcing post closures and program reductions. The meeting ended with continued discussion of screening tools, including DCR’s explanation that current broad questions may over-identify people with substance-use-related symptoms as having serious mental illness, and that a more discrete tool is needed to better identify those with acute needs.

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• Although not a constituent of mine, I'm proud to have her join me through the interim.
• ><00:03:38.239> a<00:03:38.400> constituent<00:03:38.799> of<00:03:38.959> mine
• ,<00:03:39.200> I'm Although not a constituent of mine, I'm Although not a constituent of
• mine, I'm proud<00:03:39.519> to<00:03:39.680> have<00:03:39.840> her<00:03:40.239

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:12 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:33 Kentucky’s New Assessment and Accountability Model Update: 00:03:50 Federal Education Policy and Its Impact on States: 01:00:55 Educational Leadership Training Opportunities in Kentucky: 01:26:44 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations: 02:10:38 Adjournment: 02:13:57, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Education met for its first interim meeting and established a quorum before taking up its first topic, Kentucky’s new assessment and accountability model. Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, joined by KDE staff and superintendents, described a multi-year effort involving the Kentucky “Now We Learn” Council, more than 50 educators and stakeholders, at least 18 pilot districts, surveys, focus groups, town halls, and four prototype frameworks. He emphasized three priorities for the new model: vibrant learning experiences, innovation in assessment, and collaboration with communities. Fletcher said the state accountability portion would continue to meet federal requirements and identify CSI/TSI/ATSI schools, while shifting toward more emphasis on individual student growth, grade-level equivalency in reading and math, career and technical education, graduation rate, and English language proficiency. He also said science would remain a required assessment but be reported separately rather than counted in the CSI/TSI calculation. He stressed that the model should focus on growth, local flexibility, and meaningful measures that reflect community expectations, while still preserving a statewide framework. The committee also heard from Bullitt County superintendent Jesse Bacon, who described his district’s local accountability work. He said Bullitt County formed a community coalition with broad representation from across the district, business leaders, and community members, met six times during the school year, and worked toward a public-facing dashboard that would show community expectations, evidence of accountability, and areas for improvement. Bacon said the district identified six community-defined pillars, beginning with student learning and foundational academic knowledge, as part of a system intended to communicate strengths and improvement areas to the public.

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• If this $900 million funding gap goes through and nursing homes like mine may have to close, that daily
• 01:14:54.640> nursing<01:14:54.960> homes<01:14:55.280> like<01:14:55.440> mine
• <01:14:55.920> may through and nursing homes like mine may through and nursing homes like
• mine may have<01:14:56.400> to<01:14:56.640> close<01:14:57.199> that<01:14:57.520

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I will gladly rely on somebody's better research than mine, but a quick Google search has shown that
• :36:08.640> better<02:36:08.880> research<02:36:09.319> than<02:36:09.520> mine
• <02:36:10.399> but somebody's better research than mine but somebody's better research than
• mine but a<02:36:10.880> quick<02:36:11.279> Google<02:36:11.640> search<02:36:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of a dear friend of mine and a fixture in the Surfside
• /c><00:47:45.119> dear<00:47:45.440> friend<00:47:45.599> of<00:47:45.760> mine
• life and legacy of a dear friend of mine life and legacy of a dear friend of mine and<00:47:46.480
• I rise today to honor a very good friend of mine, and he really is just a dad-gum good East Tennessean

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 1012, house, all