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• Would a church-operated summer soccer camp be considered a child-serving entity under the bill?
• Would a church-operated summer soccer camp be considered a child-serving entity under the bill?
• The bill also prevents government entities from obtaining this information indirectly by asking another
• The bill prohibits government entities from requesting or abjecting. any crime.
• So in this case, an entity, not the abuser.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• to me because we've seen what's happened with, you know, when we contract, when we have private entities
• contract when we we when we contract when we have<00:16:10.320> private<00:16:10.720> entities
• have private entities have private entities uh,<00:16:14.160> you<00:16:14.399> know,<
• c> as<00:31:40.880> a<00:31:41.120> as<00:31:41.360> an<00:31:41.519> entity
• our service uh as a as an entity our service uh as a as an entity ourselves. ourselves. ourselves

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a Met Council report from Charles Carlson on high-subsidy transit route analysis required by the transportation bill. Carlson explained that the study uses per-passenger operating subsidy, compares routes by type and service day, and is intended to help providers improve cost-effectiveness while recognizing transit’s importance for access, affordability, safety, and the region’s economy. He noted that routes more than 60% above peer averages are considered the highest-subsidy tier, and that the report also estimates the cost of Metro Mobility associated with those routes. Members asked several questions about why contracted service can cost less than directly operated service, whether contracting affects wages, union membership, or service quality, and why the Met Council targets about 20% of regular route service for contracting. Carlson said contracted service can be cheaper because of lower overhead and other market factors, that the council sets minimum wage and service-quality requirements in contracts, and that customers should not notice a quality difference. He also said the 20% target is meant to balance cost-effective service, geography, and a mix of providers, and that some routes may become more cost-effective with more frequent service depending on local demand. Carlson reported that in 2024, 206 of 264 routes met guidelines, 16 were in the lowest intervention tier, 14 in the middle tier, and 28 were in the highest-subsidy tier. He said the regional share of high-subsidy service was about 4.1%, but the share varied widely by provider, with some at 0% and others much higher. He estimated that discontinuing the highest-subsidy routes would save about $23 million annually and up to $72 million in capital costs. For Metro Mobility, he said the cost associated with trips tied to high-subsidy routes rose from about $368,000 in 2023 to about $6.1 million in 2024, largely because the mix of routes triggering federally mandated paratransit service changed, especially in the Shakopee area.

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• Let me give you some examples in this disaster of what might be needed by these entities in recovering
• by that statute is already entity by that statute is already providing<00:45:16.839> notice<00
• The bill requires a vote of the taxpayers when a taxing entity raises taxes over 4%.
• <00:48:41.559> raises<00:48:42.160> taxes<00:48:42.920> over entity raises taxes
• over entity raises taxes over 4%<00:48:45.359> there<00:48:45.520> is<00:48:45.880>

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Senate Roll Call 00:00:00 House Roll Call 00:00:10 Discussion of Recent Disaster 00:01:18 House Adjourned 00:42:28 SB 218 Discussion 00:43:00 SB 218 Vote 00:46:46 SB 186 Discussion 00:47:22:00, 958, all

Summary: The concurrent House-Senate meeting opened with a roll call and then received a briefing from Kentucky Emergency Management and the Transportation Cabinet on the February storms and flooding. Officials described the event as ongoing and statewide in scope, beginning in western counties and then heavily affecting Eastern Kentucky, including major impacts in Perry, Letcher, Clay, Bell, Martin, Pike, and other counties. They reported widespread power and water outages, nearly 600 people initially sheltered, more than 1,500 water rescues, over 250 National Guard members activated, and substantial mutual aid from other states and FEMA. They also said 73 counties had declared emergencies, 23 fatalities had been confirmed at that point, and individual assistance had already distributed $5.5 million to residents after the federal declaration was signed. The administration emphasized that recovery needs were still being assessed but were already significant. Kentucky Emergency Management said public assistance estimates were about $58 million and rising, with about 2,005 homes and 272 businesses inspected so far. Debris removal was identified as a major issue, and officials said they had requested Category A federal assistance for debris in four counties while continuing to seek more as assessments continued. They also noted that disaster recovery centers were opening and that teams were going door to door in affected areas. On transportation, KYTC reported 39 counties affected, a peak of 355 road closures reduced to 49, 18 damaged bridges, 94 bridges with debris on them, and 579 roadway damages, while continuing to clear roads and move supplies such as water, food, blankets, and heaters. Secretary Hicks then asked lawmakers to consider additional funding mechanisms. He said the current $50 million emergency cap in the budget was likely to be exhausted, with $21.5 million already allocated, and proposed either lifting the cap or creating a new “safe fund” for this disaster, similar to prior funds used after the western Kentucky tornadoes and the 2022 eastern Kentucky floods. He said the state could redirect about $25 million from an unused western Kentucky economic development allocation and about $20 million from an eastern Kentucky transportation allocation, for a total of $45 million, to help with this response. Members and officials also discussed debris disposal, with the Pike County landfill expansion identified as a possible site to receive some of the debris and reduce costs. Representative Fugate thanked the agencies for their response and described severe local impacts, including water outages, road slides, damaged water treatment plants, and heavy debris in homes and driveways.

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• structures, doesn't have an impact on initial licensure or enrollment, and upholds oversight on those entities
• When the state gives entities money, we should know who they are, what they do, and how they've used
• :01:32.280> oversight<00:01:33.440> on<00:01:33.600> those<00:01:33.840> entities
• upholds oversight on those entities upholds oversight on those entities receiving<00:01:34.880><
• <00:01:39.560> money,<00:01:40.120> we When the state gives entities money, we When

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Like Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, Cattleman's, a variety of other, you know, entities across the islands
• Like Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, Cattleman's, a variety of other, you know, entities across the islands
• Like Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, Cattleman's, a variety of other, you know, entities across the islands
• <01:26:51.600> So,<01:26:51.920> our the entity who oversees them.
• So, our the entity who oversees them.

Bills: SB2885, SB2174, SB2925, SB2798, SB2320, SB2800, SB1230, SB2706, SB3233, SB2405, SB2350, SB2169, SB3320

Keywords: coconut rhinoceros beetle, invasive species, biosecurity, green waste, environmental management, agriculture, quarantine, pest control, transport regulations, Hawaii Revised Statutes, coconut trees, tax credit, natural management, Hawaii, environment, agricultural enforcement, agricultural theft, farm theft, crop theft, commodity theft

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2885 SD1, which would create mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material beginning in 2027, with penalties and an effective date. Support came from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, DLNR, Maui County Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Testifiers generally said the bill would help reduce CRB spread, though some urged additional science-backed methods, better coordination, and technical or cost-share support for smaller operations. Hawaiian Earth Recycling recommended amendments to align the bill with existing Department of Health/EPA composting rules, add other materials that can harbor CRB, allow future approved treatment methods, and replace the bill’s 60-day turning requirement with existing pathogen-reduction standards. One individual supported the goal but argued the state’s CRB strategy has lacked community and cultural consultation and should include a cultural advisement role. Department witnesses said enforcement would rely on inspection and an educate-before-regulate approach, and they noted the challenge of creating enough drop-off sites, especially in rural areas. The committee then took up SB 2174 SD2, which would authorize the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to declare an emergency quarantine, halt operations in affected areas for 96 hours with possible extension, quarantine suspected pest areas, issue notices and compensation to affected farmers, and adopt interim transportation rules for materials that may harbor high-impact invasive species. The department and DLNR supported the measure, emphasizing the need for fast action in the first hours of an invasion. Hawaii Farmers Union supported the compensation provisions but asked for stronger communication with producers and a post-action report to the Board of Agriculture after about 90 days to evaluate effectiveness and economic impacts. In response to questions, department staff said the bill would be a short-term, department-only quarantine authority distinct from the governor-declared biosecurity emergency authority enacted previously, and that it could serve as an intermediate step. They also said outreach would need to be done through farm organizations such as Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, and Cattlemen’s groups. The final measure discussed was SB 2925 SD1, relating to coconut trees. The bill would recognize coconut trees as a source of food and water and a cultural treasure, require rules for coconut tree seed banks, require signage identifying landscape palms where applicable, set labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms, and create an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices. The transcript ended before testimony or action on this bill was completed, and no vote was taken on any of the measures discussed in the portion provided.

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• <00:09:31.120> reinstated inactive business entity is reinstated inactive business entity is reinstated
• The entity address of a random motan.
• <00:15:49.600> So<00:15:49.839> approximately existing entity.
• So approximately existing entity.
• And 1ifth of cases involve a new entity And 1ifth of cases involve a new entity being<00:16:00.320

Bills: HF3422, HF3461, HF2904

Keywords: state grants, grant oversight, grants management, executive agencies, Minnesota Department of Administration, commissioner of administration, fraud prevention, waste prevention, grant monitoring, financial reconciliation, grant compliance, state government, public funds, grant recipients, competitive grants, grant administration, administrative oversight, monitoring visits, grant policy, legislative leave

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• And this isn't a condemnation or criticism of our law enforcement entities that we have.
• And this isn't a condemnation or criticism of our law enforcement entities that we have.
• <00:09:07.040> that<00:09:08.000> comes assist any federal entity that comes assist
• <00:09:30.720> I law enforcement entities that we have.
• I law enforcement entities that we have.

Bills: HB0130, HB0095, HB0096, HB0097, SF0101, SF0106, SF0067, SF0123

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, concealed carry, public colleges, university facilities, weapons legislation, self-defense, campus safety, weapons, age requirement, permits, HB0097, Wyoming firearms privacy, merchant category code, MCC

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• This is the licenses for adjusters, brokers, PBMs, uh all the different entities that we license.
• different entities that we license. different entities that we license.
• And uh one that we wanted to bring up today is the opportunity for municipalities and public entities
• I say public entities come to our credit union, or really any credit union in Kentucky, really for a
• And then third is just for the best return for our work with public entities.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:15 Department of Insurance Update 00:01:39 Department of Financial Institutions Update 00:37:07 Insurance Industry Update 00:54:50 Credit Union Industry Update 01:10:53, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the September 16 minutes, and then received an update from Insurance Commissioner Sharon Clark and staff on the Department of Insurance. Clark reviewed department activity, including growth in premium volume and licensing, consumer complaints and recoveries, and a rise in fraud referrals. She said the department has 66 open fraud cases and described common schemes such as staged auto accidents, inflated repair or cleanup charges, and roofing scams. She also said the department’s investigators often prepare strong cases but face reluctance from local prosecutors, especially in Fayette and Jefferson counties, to pursue them. Clark reported favorable workers’ compensation news, saying rates will decrease 9.7% next year for the 20th straight year. She contrasted that with a difficult property insurance market driven by storms, reinsurance costs, inflation, labor shortages, and litigation, but said Kentucky’s market remains relatively stable, citing the Kentucky Fair Plan’s small number of policies. She then warned of significant 2026 health insurance premium increases on the exchange: 16.1% for Molina, 23% for Anthem, and 37% for WCare, after CareSource withdrew. She said the rates were reviewed by actuaries and found fair, but that the biggest pressure point is the scheduled expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, which she said could leave about 90% of exchange enrollees facing a compounded increase. Members questioned Clark about fraud prosecution, the number of people in commercial versus public coverage, and the impact of expiring subsidies. Clark said the prosecution issue is mainly with Commonwealth attorneys and that rural counties are more cooperative than urban ones. She also said the health market is individually rated and that older enrollees would be hit harder, while the loss of tax credits could push some people out of the marketplace. One member asked about the attorney general’s recent opinion on SB 188, the PBM bill; staff said attorneys were still reviewing it. Clark closed by noting that Kentucky’s fraud and towing/storage legislation has become a model for other states.

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• Um, but there's going to be a very complex claims administration process where these entities have to
• <00:03:12.319> have<00:03:12.560> to process where these entities have to process where
• these entities have to submit<00:03:13.040> information<00:03:13.440> to<00:03:13.599>
• enables information entities that enables information sharing<00:52:45.200> in<00:52:45.440><
• These two entities were past two years.

Bills: HF333, HF2712, HF1064, HF1069, HF1113, HF2207, HF204, HF2867, HF2924, HF746, HF1530, HF2587, HF1078

Keywords: HF333, Duluth, Lot D, redevelopment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds, public infrastructure, seawall repair, utility connections, demolition, debris removal, transportation improvements, site preparation, soil correction, economic development, DEED, capital appropriation, general obligation bonds

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• 4647, it says a combination of generators designed to serve one person, a data center for-profit entity
• data designed to serve one person a data center<00:30:44.080> for-profit<00:30:45.080> entity
• is not a person center for-profit entity is not a person and<00:30:47.159> for<00:30:47.519><
• And when you look at MPCA's guidelines for noise, it does say that any entity that would violate the
• say that any entity that would violate<00:31:36.080> the<00:31:36.240> noise violate the

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of the sponsoring entity.
• of the sponsoring entity.
• of the sponsoring entity.
• It is a separate entity.
• It is a separate entity. entity. entity.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Contrary to what the bill may imply, the accessibility of 340B discounted drugs to covered entities is
• is not really an to covered entities is not really an issue<01:46:00.639> however<01:46:00.960
• <01:46:09.280> some utilized by these covered entities some utilized by these covered entities
• He said some members have been asking contract pharmacy entities to upload claims into clearinghouses
• It's peer-reviewed by many different parties, including government entities, so that we understand how

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committees heard testimony on several transportation and consumer-related bills. HB 496, relating to mamaki tea labeling, drew support from the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Weights and Measures, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, which said the bill would help protect a culturally important crop and the Hawaii brand. Members questioned Agriculture about staffing and whether the bill was being used to reopen a package-labeling inspection branch; the department said it currently has no Oahu inspectors for that function but has a place for an additional inspector. No opposition was registered on the measure. HB 978, relating to electric utilities, and HB 1316, relating to DLNR/park reservations, were also heard. HB 1316 received support from State Parks, and members discussed where reservation fees would go and whether the statewide reservation system for three parks would cover its costs; the committee indicated a change would be made so fees go to the special fund. HB 914, relating to water carriers, drew support or comments from the PUC, Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation, Young Brothers, and the Hawaii Harbor Users Group. The main discussion focused on the proposed automatic rate-adjustment mechanism tied to the GDP price index, with members asking for alternative index ideas and questioning whether the PUC already had authority to adopt such a mechanism. Young Brothers said the measure would provide clarity and help recover inflationary costs, while the chair raised concerns about repeated rate increases and asked for further testimony on possible alternative indices. HB 1161, relating to transportation and road usage charges, received support from the Insurance Division, DOT, and the State Energy Office, with comments from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Hawaii Food Industry Association. Members asked whether counties need state authorization to adopt mileage-based charges and why the bill included funding for implementation; DOT said it is helping counties build the data collection and billing system and that Honolulu is handling much of the collection work. A question was also raised about whether plug-in hybrids would be covered, and DOT said vehicles under the federal electric-vehicle definition would be included. HB 1301, relating to transportation network companies, drew opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice, Lyft, and Uber, all arguing that classifying TNCs as common carriers and changing liability rules would raise costs, reduce access, and disrupt the current statewide framework. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• where I see that coming into play, as a city would buy something and it would be used by several entities
• How How many school districts are using this to contract with third-party entities that don't have the
• significant amount of schools who are complying with the SRO provisions through third-party contracting entities

Bills: SB1189, SB1295, SB1297, SB1330, SB1333, SB1338, SB1341, SB1344, SB1355, SB1377, SB1378, SB1546, SB1859, SB1946, SB1990, SB1998

Keywords: school security, funding, public schools, security enhancements, resource officers, domestic violence, fatality review, revolving fund, database, public safety, Oklahoma, census accuracy, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, federal census, grassroots outreach, marketing campaign, water infrastructure, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, grants, environmental compliance

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• HB 1421 requires land management entities of state-owned conservation lands to consider, when developing
• My question was in regard to when the managing entity submits the plan, what is the process afterwards
• So I'm wondering if we could work on maybe making sure the managing entity is sort of the last word on

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• It's a financial benefit, and they have a business entity that consults, conducts, or solicits business
• It's an education business or a business entity, which that's your... you're getting paid for your time
• So very different than an education business or business entity.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Over the years, this section has been amended to expressly include various courts and entities within
• However, these amendments have led to questions about whether the court retains writ authority over entities
• Texas Supreme Court may issue writs of crescendo certiorari quo warranto and mandamus against any entity

Bills: SB 53

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements

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• that hot tax funds must be used lawfully without, uh, discrimination or favoritism and ensures that entities
• For beach upkeep is allocated directly to the entity responsible for public beach maintenance.
• Senate Bill 1453 does permit a taxing entity to adopt an INS rate higher. than the minimum tax rate,

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• Over the years, this section has been amended to expressly include various courts and entities within
• However, these amendments have led to questions about whether the court retains writ authority over entities
• the Supreme Court may issue writs of prescindos, certiorari, quo warranto, and mandamus against any entity

Bills: SJR27, SB53, SB311, SB1164, SB2807, SB1574, SB 53

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, Texas Supreme Court, writ power, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, procedendo, extraordinary writs, Government Code Section 22.002, separation of powers, judicial authority

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• school relationship, as it currently exists, is that the operator and the authorizer are different entities
• . authorizer are different entities.
• .. traditional public schools with the funding mechanism changing so that rules that affect both entities

Bills: HB332, HB166, SB336, HB447, HB244

Keywords: computer science, K-12 education, public schools, graduation requirement, digital literacy, coding, programming, STEM, artificial intelligence, AI, computational thinking, technology education, computer literacy, high school credit, middle school, elementary school, teacher training, professional development, distance learning, virtual school

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• This was RFP'd, and we submitted to 97 entities, with two responding.
• We solicited 102 entities, and I believe we had three to respond on this one and two to respond on the
• Again, the solicitation was to 102 entities, two responded: Myers and Stalford will conduct federally

Keywords: 924, joint, all