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• and it's kind of reduced me application and it's kind of complicated<01:13:11.560> because<01
• We have to go submit an application and say, this is why we think it's important.
• The Public Utilities Commission can ask for information, and we have to go submit an application and
• In terms of the general makeup of exempt positions, I’m not too sure, but what I will say is that at
• in terms of I guess the general makeup in terms of I guess the general makeup of<02:07:02.320>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• as a CFO for a nonprofit organization and we applied for state and federal grants, most grant applications
• state and federal grants,<00:20:38.559> most<00:20:38.880> grant<00:20:39.200> applications
• <00:20:39.840> added grants, most grant applications added grants, most grant applications
• This shouldn't be something that gets tripped up, especially when you look at the makeup of the legislature
• <01:37:10.400> Like, the makeup of the legislature. Like, the makeup of the legislature.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So that is the makeup of the commission.
• So<00:14:54.480> that<00:14:54.880> is<00:14:55.120> the<00:14:55.360> makeup
• So that is the makeup of the commission. So that is the makeup of the commission.
• labor to doesn't pay for the cost of the labor to put<00:52:17.359> the<00:52:17.520> application
• in and and to pursue put the application in and and to pursue it<00:52:20.720> and<00:52:21.040

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The commission held an organizational meeting under SB 57 to study the cost of special education, with the meeting streamed publicly at the chair’s request. Members introduced themselves, and the chair explained that the bill creates two separate pieces, one dealing with SAU structure and the other with a commission on special education costing. He outlined his background in education and special education and said the commission’s work would focus on understanding and controlling special education costs. The commission reviewed its membership requirements and noted several vacancies or unfilled appointments, including the special education advocate, two governor-appointed parent advocates, and a Department of Health and Human Services representative. The members then elected Representative Rick Ladd as chair, Representative Dick Ames as vice chair, and Representative Megan Murray as clerk. Representative Ames briefly described his legal and policy background in disability and special education work in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The chair then walked through the commission’s study topics, including referral rates by IDEA category, reasons for increases in categories such as autism and other health impairment, post-COVID referral trends, pre-referral interventions, Medicaid and 504-related costs, out-of-district placements, dispute resolution, billing practices, privacy, reimbursement, legal services, graduation rates, attendance, and adult learning. Members discussed how special education costs are distributed, noting that the state spends about $977 million annually on special education, with only part covered by state aid and the remainder largely borne by local districts. Testimony also noted that out-of-district placement costs have risen sharply since rate-setting changes around 2018, and that some categories may reflect changes in identification practices, medical factors, or broader population shifts. The commission agreed to continue reviewing the data and formulas in future meetings.

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• The first relates to a reduction in the multiplier applicable to judges' service after June 30, 2025.
• applicable to judges service<01:31:13.040> after<01:31:13.320> June<01:31:13.600> 30th
• <01:31:35.639> to<01:31:35.840> tier<01:31:36.119> 2 applicable to tier 2 applicable
• Judge Kim is there and just explained that we've not had enough applicants for judicial positions here
• I do think that a robust applicant pool is critical to provide the governor and the Chief Justice the

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard SB 104, which would restrict the use of restrictive housing or solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with specified exceptions. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation strongly opposed the bill, saying its existing policy already meets or exceeds ACA and National Institute of Corrections standards, and objecting to language they said would give the oversight commission operational decision-making authority. The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission supported the bill, but also said it was not intended to run operations and described concerns about restrictive housing practices, including CoreCivic’s SHIP program at Saguaro. Supporters included the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Office of the Public Defender, the Disability Rights Center, ACLU Hawaii, Easter Seals Hawaii, and individual testifiers. They argued that Native Hawaiians are disproportionately impacted by incarceration, that solitary confinement is harmful and linked to depression, anxiety, suicidality, and poor reentry outcomes, and that confinement beyond 15 days is widely condemned under international standards. Several testifiers cited suicides and deaths in custody as reasons to codify limits in statute rather than rely on policy alone. The department responded that it already has 24/7 medical care, though not 24/7 mental health coverage at one facility, and explained that it uses four custody categories: disciplinary segregation, administrative segregation, protective custody, and placements for inmates seeking separation for safety reasons. Members questioned the department and commission about the SHIP program, whether the bill was based on other states’ laws, and how current policies compare with national standards. The director said the bill was too ambiguous in places and that the department was willing to work with the commission on policy changes, but still opposed the measure as written. The committee took testimony and questions; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• to make bigger strategic decisions that are separate and apart from the immediate, um, you know, makeup
• of the legislature and you know makeup of the legislature and immediate<00:10:01.760> you<00:
• <00:15:54.320> for<00:15:54.639> educational count the application for educational
• count the application for educational benefits.<00:15:56.399> So<00:15:56.639> for<00:15
• She noted that Minute has been working on a one-front-door application to allow folks to come in and

Bills: HF1048, HF1049, HF745, HF2210

Keywords: charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims

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• And whatever your party makeup is, they should be supporting that.
• I hope today there would have been more focus on the political makeup of the redrawn districts.
• I would hope, based on the political makeup of Texas and the new growth that we've seen.
• But these two cases, Pettaway and Ruccio, are applicable here, and that is the law.
• So I'm not sure that you can say everything that happened in 2011 is applicable in 2025.

Bills: HB4

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all

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• We submitted for our bond application last September; it was approved in December, giving us just 180
• SB 684 and the subsequent bill SB 1123 included provisions that exclude their application in areas that
• It reinforces ministerial approval and clear timelines to provide certainty for applicants.
• We took applications. We did it publicly.
• So the county elections official screens the applicants and identifies 60 of the most qualified, but

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of local government and housing-related bills, with testimony often centered on regional coordination, permitting reform, and local control. SB 802 by Senator Ashby would require Sacramento-area jurisdictions to form a joint powers authority to coordinate homelessness and housing response; supporters argued the region has long lacked accountability and coordination, while Sacramento County, Folsom, and others opposed the mandate as an unprecedented state-imposed JPA. The bill drew extensive support from local officials, business groups, service providers, and advocates, and opposition from county, city, and nonprofit representatives who said a local process was already underway. Committee members expressed support for the concept, but the bill was held pending a quorum and later discussed again with strong encouragement for regional collaboration. The committee also heard SB 222, SB 677, SB 908, SB 226, SB 828, and SB 1193. SB 222 would streamline permitting for residential heat pump and water heater installations; supporters said it would lower costs and speed clean-energy adoption, while local government groups argued the main barrier is upfront cost, not permits. SB 677 would curb what the author described as abusive appeals and delays in affordable housing approvals, with developers testifying about frivolous subdivision map appeals and TEFRA hearing delays; the California Native Plant Society sought an amendment to preserve appeals on habitat lands. SB 908 would simplify permits for energy-code-compliant window replacements, and SB 226 would clarify financing authority for a West Sacramento baseball stadium proposal; both passed unanimously. SB 828, prompted by the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion, would tighten fireworks storage and licensing rules, expand inspection and seizure authority, and increase fines; it also passed unanimously after testimony from fire officials and a pyrotechnic operator who opposed it unless amended. SB 1193, a county-specific Alameda County transparency bill, generated the sharpest debate. The author argued it would prevent waste, favoritism, and conflicts of interest in discretionary spending by requiring board approval, a public spending log, and clearer whistleblower procedures. Alameda County and county associations opposed it as overly broad and burdensome, saying existing processes already provide transparency and that the bill would reduce flexibility during fiscal stress. After committee questions about the bill’s purpose and the county’s current practices, the measure passed 7-0, with the author indicating willingness to accept an amendment restoring a four-fifths vote threshold. The committee then moved out of order to SB 1090, which would impose a temporary moratorium on state housing density laws in Altadena through 2030 in response to post-fire displacement concerns. The author said the bill is intended to protect long-term residents from investor-driven redevelopment after the Eaton Fire, while acknowledging amendments to align the moratorium with affordable housing development timelines. The transcript cuts off during the presentation of this bill, so no final action is shown for SB 1090 in the excerpt.

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• When an owner or developer navigates the zoning application process in good faith, they do so with the

Bills: HB407, HB871, HB882, HB2011, HB3572, HB3578, HB4038, HB4866, HB4897, HB4978, HB5380, HB5555, HB5668, HB5670, HB5674, HB5676, HB5679, HB5688, SB673

Keywords: solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees

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• If the committee moves forward with this bill, we urge restricting its application to larger urban areas
• We suggest limiting applicability to cities with a population of less than 150,000. would ensure growing
• We can guarantee transportation access by geographic... limiting applicability to properties within one

Bills: HB407, HB871, HB882, HB2011, HB3572, HB3578, HB4038, HB4866, HB4897, HB4978, HB5380, HB5555, HB5668, HB5670, HB5674, HB5676, HB5679, HB5688, SB673

Keywords: solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees

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• approved by the Texas voters, would amend Article 5, Section 1a of our state constitution to adjust the makeup
• Inside each of these pouches were unsecured pills placed between two makeup remover pads.
• I do about four or five pre-market tobacco applications per month.
• So I file pre-market tobacco applications.
• You know a lot of course you're dealing with existing statute that would be applicable to, but okay.

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB510, SB871, SB1868, SB2024, SB2166, SB2309, SB2880, SJR27, SJR39, SJR40, SB 31, SB 33

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB510, SB871, SB1868, SB2024, SB2166, SB2309, SB2880, SJR27, SJR39, SJR40, SB 31, SB 33

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• Typically, 30 to 60 days are the most efficient for applications that we review, so we do have concerns
• The state currently requires the applicant to first submit an application to the Texas Board of Professional
• The proposed legislation would allow future applicants to take the Fundamentals of Surveying exam.
• Basically, all the states surrounding us allow SIT applicants to take the test from the NCEES without
• I've just submitted my application for an SIT, surveyor-in-training.

Bills: SB483, SB522, SB783, SB1239, SB1254, SB1255, SB1259, SB1341, SB1664, SB1762, SB1856, SB1877, SB1977

Keywords: utility, proprietary information, customer data, data protection, electric service, customer information, emergency communication, electric utility, privacy, certification, public accountants, interstate licensing, accounting, regulatory amendment, energy efficiency, construction regulations, building codes, Texas, sustainability, cost-effectiveness

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• I understand that we all have different districts and we represent different makeups of people.
• different districts uh and we represent different districts uh and we represent different makeups
• 51.919> So<00:30:52.399> again,<00:30:52.640> I<00:30:52.960> encourage makeups
• So again, I encourage makeups of people.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• to somehow show that those particular schools have improved in ways that differ from any other application
• then our superintendents are approaching... ...to understand the system, the accountability, the application
• But he could not fill out the job application. His level of literacy was insufficient.
• We want to ensure that our testing going forward is what it, the makeup is certainly.

Bills: SB8, SB 8

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, 1185, senate, all

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• We have gone through a rigorous process with TCEQ to make sure that our application meets all of the
• We had to get a whole bunch of... to put the whole TCEQ application together to begin with.
• Bender said, they did put in an application back in 2021. Can I have a few?
• That application had three times the legal limit.
• There are lots of questions about their... ...application is still being considered.

Bills: SB1757, SB1758, SB1898, SB2050

Keywords: rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ

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• They have more applicants. >> The lottery is because of a wait list because there's not enough space.
• They have more applicants. Right. They have more applicants.
• Our bylaws guide who your makeup of your board.
• <01:21:56.560> than which was a very different makeup than which was a very different makeup
• the would put forward an applicant to the would put forward an applicant to the superintendent<01

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with approval of the October 15 minutes and a brief discussion of the committee’s report process, including the likelihood of a minority report and a deadline of November 1 for any separate report. Members then heard from Jod Adams of the New Hampshire Alliance for Public Charter Schools, who gave an overview of charter schools in the state: there are 37 charter schools, with 6,034 students last year, and schools are formed by certified teachers, parents, or nonprofit organizations. She said charter schools receive about $9,180 per pupil in adequacy aid and charter school grant funding, must fundraise for additional money, and are governed by their own boards under their charters and bylaws. Members asked about admissions, governance, transportation, and special education. Adams said charter schools are open enrollment, not geographically based, and may use lotteries when applications exceed available seats. She explained that districts and charter schools coordinate on special education and busing, with the sending district responsible for special education coordination and certain transportation obligations depending on where the student lives and attends. She also said charter schools are public schools, not selective, and that each school’s board operates independently of the local district school board, though some schools may have special arrangements. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on funding and statutory obligations. Adams and members discussed how special education aid follows the student, while charter schools do not receive some district-level aid such as catastrophic aid; free and reduced lunch funding and Title funds can go to charter schools. Members also raised concerns that some state laws and administrative rules do not clearly specify whether they apply to charter schools, creating confusion and, in some cases, causing districts to perform services such as dyslexia screening for charter students without additional funding. Adams agreed that clearer statutory language would help and noted that charter schools are subject to many state requirements, including testing and reporting, even though not every public-school rule applies to them.

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• give the providers wide discretion, and we found they often contain terms that appear to violate applicable
• responsibility of any charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization referred to in its title, if applicable
• So it's a very, very hard application process for people to get in.
• So I think the timing of residents getting this information is really important because that application
• Because we know that not all of them have the same makeup, but doesn’t, you know, should one of them

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission’s fifth meeting focused on consumer protections and resident rights in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), with a presentation by Yvonne Choyah of UC Law San Francisco. She described California’s CCRC framework, including entrance fee structures, monthly fee increases, contract types (A, B, and C), disclosure requirements, and regulatory oversight. A major theme was that residents often do not understand the contracts they sign, while providers retain broad discretion over fees, transfers, terminations, and changes to the physical plant. She also emphasized that California’s regulator is understaffed and not well suited to oversee the complex financial and insurance-like aspects of CCRCs, and that resident complaints and litigation can be slow and difficult. Choyah and commission members discussed several consumer-protection issues, including refundable versus repayable-on-resale entrance fees, rising monthly care fees, the decline of life care contracts, and the need for clearer disclosures and better comparative data for prospective residents. She noted that California requires annual disclosure statements, resident bill of rights materials, and some fee-related reporting, but that enforcement and accessibility remain weak. Members raised questions about resident board representation, accreditation, refund requirements, and whether state agencies or resident associations could help explain contracts to consumers before admission. Choyah suggested stronger oversight, more financial expertise in regulation, and better transparency about ownership and fee-setting. The meeting ended with discussion of the commission’s next steps toward its August report. Staff said a draft report would be prepared from the commission’s discussions and circulated for comment before final revisions. The chair also announced staff transitions: Jennifer would be leaving the State House role, and Juliana Fernandez and Vicky Halal would be the main contacts going forward. The commission adjourned after thanking Choyah for her presentation and answering member questions.

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• The nursing home makeup of the board is already talking about further strikes that we just heard this
• There's a small business assistance partnership grant program with Indeed that may be applicable.
• There's a small business assistance partnership grant program with Indeed that may be applicable.
• There's a small business assistance partnership grant program with Indeed that may be applicable.
• yeah just to that that may be applicable yeah just to sort<00:38:55.240> of<00:38:55.359>

Bills: HF339, HF1272, HF2121, HF2122, HF1216, HF1003, HF2319

Keywords: HF339, Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, nursing homes, long-term care, elder care, workforce standards, certified worker organizations, labor funding, general fund appropriation, worker grants, Minnesota labor law, nursing home staffing, caregiver workforce, section 181.214, HF1272, nursing home, boarding care home, nursing home workers, labor standards, Medicaid-certified facility

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• Typically with any sort of state license or application.
• And then it would essentially carry over into any of those future applications for state IDs and licenses
• And the only thing I want to do in the bathroom is use the bathroom and maybe touch up my makeup and
• Sex mimics can use men's restrooms and freshen their makeup in the men's restrooms. Real women.
• Industries to jointly develop a next. generation hybrid electric propulsion aircraft for defense applications

Bills: SB29, SB406, SB447, SB875, SB893, SB1033, SB1346, SB1362, SB1539, SCR22, SB 29

Keywords: business organization, internal management, corporate governance, partnerships, liability reduction, birth certificate, biological sex, gender identity, health and safety, sex assignment, SB 875, Texas, independent school district, ISD, school board trustee, superintendent, campus administrator, electioneering, political signs, early voting

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• I would like to put this language in there instead of that so that it becomes a competitive application
• ago, but also your amendment, you know, the university system shall establish guidelines in an application
• So, but that really opens the door to a lot of potential applicants, because, to your point, to the point
• So the struck-out language in Section C is in D, and what D does is it strikes out the makeup of the
• So, and probably wouldn't be applicable. Reverend Hanson. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr.

Bills: SB2003

Keywords: higher education, student loans, scholarships, capital projects, workforce development, funding, North Dakota university system, 908, all

Summary: The committee met to work through the higher education budget, beginning with a conflict-of-interest request from Representative Martinson, who was excused from voting because of a partnership that leases office space to Bismarck State College. Members then reviewed the higher education institution budget sheets, covering ongoing and one-time funding items for campuses and system projects such as BSC housing, Lake Region roof repairs, UND’s STEM and National Security Crossroads projects, the UND allied health facility, NDSU projects including New Horizons, DSU deferred maintenance and campus security, Mayville’s Old Main, Minot projects, and the regional health institutes. Members also discussed student financial assistance, the professional student exchange program, IT security funding, and workforce/education innovation grants. Several amendments and policy questions were debated. The committee adopted an amendment to make workforce education innovation grants competitive rather than automatically distributed, and then voted to remove language prohibiting those funds from being used to duplicate academic programs. Members also removed similar anti-duplication language from the New Horizons section. They agreed to extend the UND hyperbaric chamber transfer authority to 2027 and clarified language around UND land-sale proceeds. A proposed amendment to add $5.6 million for the Wahpeton State School of Science building purchase failed for lack of a second, and a proposal to restore fetal alcohol spectrum disorder funding to UND was left for conference. The committee also discussed, but did not add, a tuition cap change, a study on the Praxis exam, and several governance-related provisions. The committee spent significant time on broader higher education policy items, including a $3 million enterprise resource planning request for the university system, a $2 million grant program for students who are pregnant, recently gave birth, or are caring for young children, and a $1.1 million request for library age-verification software tied to the Odin system. Members also discussed dual-credit authority for UND and NDSU, a goal for the UND medical school to increase North Dakota resident enrollment, and intent language regarding the commissioner/chancellor model and presidential search authority. At the end of the meeting, the committee approved the amendments and then gave the higher education budget a do-pass recommendation as amended, with Representative Sanford designated as the carrier. The Forest Service budget was also approved, including two additional FTEs, and the committee adjourned after noting it would continue with other budgets the next day.