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• Known for his skill as a southpaw and his relentless spirit, he competed against some of the best in
• It ensures that the benefits are distributed based on the true picture of the household.
• You know, just everything that helped him become a professional and a skill that not many of us could
• Aside from that, this ultimately is a con game.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• This includes content coming from cable boxes, streaming apps, gaming consoles, or any other device being
• cable boxes, content coming from cable boxes, streaming<00:02:34.879><c> apps,</c><00:02:35.280><c> gaming
• ><00:02:35.680><c> consoles,</c><00:02:36.560><c> or</c><00:02:36.800><c> any</c> streaming apps, gaming
• consoles, or any streaming apps, gaming consoles, or any other<00:02:37.440><c> device</c><00:02:37.840
• upon our ourh previous data based upon our ourh previous data privacy<00:04:18.479><c> act.

Committee: House Small Business & Information Technology

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:28 HB 692 Discussion: 01:11 HB 692 Voting: 05:01, 958, all

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• interested in caring for, and that the department looks to place children in foster homes when the family’s skill
• The methods must be based on each child's needs, stage, and development behavior.
• So we really are looking at placing children in foster homes when the family skill, experience, or training
• Representative Tanner said, “So there, the family skill, experience, or training meets the needs of the

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

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• We've all lived based on our last job.
• We've all lived based on our last job.
• It does not grow based on rising cost and inflation.
• It does not grow based on rising cost and inflation.
• </c> also um the uh seasonal tax base also um the uh seasonal tax base replacement<02:03:27.599><c> aid

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I heard of at least one gaming platform that knows how to age-verify, not just the self-proclaiming
• are participating and providing sexually explicit content that maybe that gaming platform hasn't quite
• Based digital target kind of environment, right, in a way that I as a kid didn't have to grow up with
• I just met with a digital platform yesterday that was explicitly designed to be a gaming application
• -based national anti-trafficking organization.

Summary: The Consumer Protection and Business Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2112, which would require commercial entities, including some social media companies, to use age verification before allowing access to websites where more than one-third of the material is sexual content harmful to minors. Staff explained that the bill would require reasonable age verification methods, prohibit retention of identifying information, exempt bona fide news and public-interest sites, and authorize the Attorney General to enforce the law through civil penalties. The bill would also require warning notices on landing pages and advertisements, with content to be developed by the Department of Health. Prime sponsor Representative Mari Leavitt said the bill is intended to protect children from harmful online sexual content and argued that parental controls are not sufficient. She cited pediatric and public-health concerns, said the bill is modeled on laws upheld elsewhere, and emphasized that the measure is aimed at commercial entities rather than school-based sharing or general adult access. Supportive testimony from parents, clinicians, and advocates described early exposure to pornography, mental health harms, and the need to place responsibility on platforms rather than families alone. Opposition testimony focused on privacy, free speech, enforcement, and scope. Several witnesses argued that age verification systems create data-security risks even if data is not retained, that the bill’s definitions and one-third threshold are vague and could sweep in LGBTQ, health, educational, or artistic content, and that enforcement would be difficult against out-of-state websites. Some opponents said the law would push users to less-compliant sites and would not effectively protect children. A technology industry witness said the bill is narrow and comparable to carding for alcohol or tobacco, while a Free Speech Coalition representative said the law is ineffective in practice and offered to discuss amendments. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• Pharmacy is a rules-based practice.
• Pharmacy is a rules-based practice.
• Pharmacy is a rules-based practice.
• Pharmacy is a rules-based practice.
• </c> based on that just broad um statement. based on that just broad um statement.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> there are no active duty military base there are no active duty military base it's<01:31:54.280>
• And this is based on nothing but their appearance.
• </c><05:36:33.760><c> on</c> to compete on the girls team based on to compete on the girls team based
• </c><05:37:52.040><c> on</c> that any party is in the wrong based on that any party is in the wrong based
• </c><06:31:38.840><c> and</c> chance to earn money build skills and chance to earn money build skills

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> emergency departments, community-based emergency departments, community-based interventions<00:33
• The amendment calls out his ability to identify specialized skills, either industry or language skills
• The amendment calls out his ability to identify specialized skills, either industry or language skills
• The typical, say, DDR grade unclassified base is about 101, and that's just the base.
• The base is about 101, and that's just the base, and this fiscal note of 111 reflects base and, like,

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• on that it does based on that it does based on law based on which law this law we law based on which
• I'm the person that going to be game I'm the person that going to be game I'm the person that going
• but uh I had a played but uh I had a played but uh I had a game so my game was at 600 her started game
• so my game was at 600 her started game so my game was at 600 her started at 700 we got through about
• my end game is to Define these uh game my end game is to Define these uh game my end game is to Define

Bills: SB 2

Keywords: 920, all

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• This request is based on recent rate increases by the PSC.
• And so we've implemented outcomes-based and performance-based payments with our home visiting agencies
• I believe actually the portion of that fund is paid for by the Gaming Commission or the gaming casinos
• I believe actually the portion of that fund is paid for by the Gaming Commission or the gaming casinos
• So if we can't advertise our new games, and that's where we're at, we've got some new games coming out

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Can you remind us as a group, what is the base for operation intern?
• Can you remind us as a group, what is the base for operation intern?
• So the base was what?
• Apprenticeships are not just for the skilled trades.
• So they are not included in the base.

Bills: SB2018

Committee: House Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

Keywords: funding, commerce, autonomous technology, workforce development, economic growth, grant programs, 908, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 2018, the Department of Commerce budget, and walked through the long sheet and a series of proposed changes. Members discussed restoring a vacant workforce FTE that Commerce said it could fill soon, monitoring federal funding delays but reporting no known cuts, and adjusting several one-time items including Operation Intern, the North Dakota Development Fund, the Global Talent Office, and tourism-related funding. The chair also proposed separating tourism marketing and Good Life funding again, rather than combining them, and members raised concerns about ensuring tourism dollars are used only for tourism purposes. A number of program amounts were reviewed or adjusted in discussion, including UAS grants, Vantus/Beyond Visual Line of Sight funding, Grand Sky, Grand Farm autonomous agriculture grants, base enhancement grants, Native American small business grants, regional workforce impact grants, technical skills training grants, and tribal college workforce grants. Commerce officials explained that some grant language would be changed to require competitive RFP processes, and they clarified that the housing opportunity and community property improvement items were handled in other bills or programs. The committee also discussed apprenticeship efforts across state agencies and Commerce’s role in workforce development. The committee reviewed carryover and exemption language for prior appropriations, including federal weatherization and energy funds, and Commerce said three one-time FTE tied to those federal programs should become ongoing because the federal dollars continue over several years. A motion to add $1.5 million for the North Dakota Safety Council failed for lack of a second. The committee then planned to return the next day to continue work on Commerce and take up the CTE budget, including a pending amendment related to CTE’s possible move from the 15th floor of the Capitol.

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• by Derazio relating to the issuance of gold and silver specie and establishment of certain currency based
• 1056 by derazio related to the issuance of gold and silver specie in the establishment of a currency based
• and employee regarding a claim or a complaint involving sexual assault or certain unlawful conduct based
• Commission of a Workplace Soft Skill Training Pilot Program for the Subcommittee on Workforce.
• HB 1154 by Gomez, relating to the establishment of a skilled labor task force by certain local workforce

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• the digital opportunity program, the Department of Commerce may prioritize elements of that program based
• I also mentor young adults across our state who are enrolled in skills-based training programs and internships
• I also mentor young adults across our state who are enrolled in skills-based training programs and internships
• When young people gain access to industry-aligned training, professional mentorship, and paid skills-based
• It requires outcome-based reporting and independent evaluation.

Summary: The Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee first met in executive session on House Bills 2157, 2351, 2365, 2357, and 2446. Staff briefed proposed substitutes and amendments for each bill. HB 2157, concerning high-risk AI systems, was amended to exempt activities regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act and covered entities under HIPAA; members discussed balancing consumer protections with flexibility for developers and deployers. HB 2351, addressing protections for emergency responders and emergency operations, was described as clarifying definitions and procedures, including a mental health crisis defense and changes to emergency operation zone notifications; some members raised concerns about deconfliction and implementation details. HB 2365, on digital equity, was amended with several definitional and data-sharing proposals, though some amendments were rejected over fiscal concerns. HB 2357, creating the Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol within the Military Department, passed without amendment. HB 2446, on developing a quantum technology industry strategy, was amended to extend the strategy deadline, broaden who Commerce may contract with, and correct terminology; members noted concerns about industry involvement in the strategic plan and fiscal impacts. All five bills were reported out of committee with do pass recommendations, with recorded votes of 8-5 on HB 2157, HB 2351, and HB 2365, unanimous support for HB 2357, and 12-1 for HB 2446. The committee then held a public hearing on HB 2523, which would make the community reinvestment program ongoing, require periodic updates and reporting, and direct a study of fund distribution and use. Testifiers from workforce boards, tribal programs, reentry services, community organizations, and Commerce described successful uses of the program for job training, reentry, small business support, legal services, and economic mobility, and urged the bill’s passage. Some suggested strengthening accountability, reporting, and access for new organizations. Commerce staff said the program has served more than 190,000 people and supported over 400 organizations, and asked for technical adjustments to keep administrative costs low. The bill was then closed for hearing. The committee also heard HB 2606, which would revise the Office of Privacy and Data Protection’s duties and performance measures, remove some reporting requirements, and add review of agency AI projects. The prime sponsor described it as a “stay-in-your-lane” cleanup bill responding to JLARC recommendations, and the state chief privacy officer testified in support, saying the office could implement the changes within existing resources. After questions about local government support and public resources, the hearing on HB 2606 was closed and the committee adjourned.

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• The operating adjustment increases DCYF's base appropriation to help address cost pressures.
• I've actually since found that map myself with my clever detective skills, so onwards and upwards.
• So that dollar amount might be adjusted based on the amount of money that we have left.
• Thank you, and be added to our base appropriation, yes, as part of our ongoing funding.
• House File 2456 is legislation repealing the COLA-based adjustment for child support orders.

Bills: HF2436 , HF470 , HF2643 , HF2456 , HF102 , HF1367

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• Based on that application, they give us their transcripts.
• If it’s an international-based transcript, it does go through a company, typically...”
• Based on that, we review curriculum. We review faculty requirements.
• Clients are desperate for in-home services and skilled rehab in general.
• We're not a union-based industry. And so... If you could wrap up, that'd be great.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• on the facts and based on the person's suitability for release.
• on the facts and based on the person's suitability for release.
• </c> complete opposite let's just touch base complete opposite let's just touch base on<01:26:51.600>
• </c> dogs it bites attacks Praise on game dogs it bites attacks Praise on game animals<01:40:11.400><
• Based on the other statute, federally and statewide, we have to abide by that.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 146, which would require longer retention and quicker disclosure of certain video recordings from traffic stops and similar motor vehicle violations when a citation is disputed. The prime sponsor described the bill as a response to a constituent who challenged a speeding ticket but could not obtain a cruiser video before it was deleted under the current 30-day retention practice. Supporters argued the bill is about fairness and access to potentially exculpatory evidence, and one member suggested a simple 60-day retention period might avoid confusion over different timelines. The sponsor also noted that the bill would not affect criminal cases and that victims and complainants should have access to the same evidence as law enforcement when a recording is relevant to a defense. Major Brendan Davey of the New Hampshire State Police testified in opposition. He said the proposal would create a different discovery standard for one type of evidence, could discourage agencies from adopting body-worn or cruiser cameras, and would add cost and administrative burden. He explained that the State Police already retain routine traffic-stop videos for at least 30 days, but keep videos much longer when complaints or possible litigation are involved, and said the current system balances efficiency with accountability. He also argued the underlying speeding case did not make the trooper video directly material to the citation, though he acknowledged the legislature could choose a longer blanket retention period if it wished. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 638, which would allow people serving life without parole sentences to become eligible for a parole hearing at age 60 after serving at least 18 years, provided they have had no major conduct violations in the prior 10 years. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give a narrow second look to a small number of elderly prisoners, citing the high cost of incarceration and the health challenges of aging in prison. He emphasized that the bill would not automatically release anyone, would not apply to capital murder convictions under RSA 630:1, and would still allow victims to participate in the parole process. Testimony on HB 638 was mixed. Alexander Bailey, a survivor of violent crime and domestic violence advocate, supported the bill, saying many survivors favor rehabilitation, second chances, and restorative justice, and that people in prison often age faster and face serious health and safety problems. Another supporter, Russell Roy, began offering a personal story about crime, addiction, and violence in Concord, but the transcript cuts off before his full remarks. Committee members asked about why age 60 was chosen, how released individuals would support themselves, and whether victims or families would be consulted; the sponsor said 60 was meant to limit eligibility and reflect the health realities of prison, and that parole boards already consider support networks and victim input. No action or vote was taken in the hearing.

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• , but they're going to spend time with them and nurture them and help them develop their teaching skills
• , but they're going to spend time with them and nurture them and help them develop their teaching skills
• . but they're going to spend time with them and nurture them and help them develop their teaching skills
• And it is based upon evaluation of the... there's a segment that after 10 years it has evaluated.
• No, we have that their salaries based at $35,000 as an example, so that we're... it's up to the school

Committee: House Elementary and Secondary Education

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2195, a driver education-related measure. The ranking member offered an amendment to remove the word “training” and add specific safe-driving topics such as pedestrian and motorcycle safety, based on prior testimony. The amendment and then a committee substitute were adopted. Members clarified that the bill does not require schools to offer driver education; it instead creates a mechanism for schools that choose to provide it. The committee then voted the House Committee Substitute for HB 2195 do pass by a unanimous 18-0 vote. Next, the committee considered House Bill 2502. The substitute mainly changed the term “non-public” to more specific references to private, parochial, and parish schools. The substitute was adopted, and the committee voted the House Committee Substitute for HB 2502 do pass unanimously, 18-0. The committee then revisited House Bill 2776, which had previously been voted out but was brought back after additional concerns from PSRS and others. The sponsor described major revisions, including changes to teacher certification tiers, more flexible service timelines, expanded credit for professional development, and limits to elementary grades. Members debated whether the bill watered down teacher preparation, whether the new certification structure could create unintended rights or salary issues, and whether the elementary-only scope was appropriate. After extensive discussion, the committee adopted the substitute and voted the House Committee Substitute for HB 2776 do pass by a 14-4 vote. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1767, the Missouri Educators and Parental Empowerment and Rights Act. The sponsor said the bill was intended to balance educator and parent rights and encourage collaboration rather than conflict. Supporters from Missouri NEA and the Missouri State Teachers Association said the bill would help address teacher retention by protecting classroom discipline authority, planning time, and other working conditions. School administrators raised concerns about practical implementation, potential legal conflicts, and added burdens on districts. After testimony and discussion, no further action was taken and the committee adjourned.

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• By way of background, all real and personal property is subject to tax each year based on the highest
• and best... ...real and personal property is subject to tax each year based on the highest and best
• Union workers' skills and competency are irreplaceable.
• advancement of technology and AI, I have a very real fear that I may never get the chance to hone my skills
• They bring their skills and spending dollars to the communities where they work and back to the communities

Summary: The Senate Local Government and State Parks Committee heard several bills focused on local government finance, land use, and public safety. SB 5903 would deem a cemetery district commissioner elected if only one qualified candidate files, with sponsor Senator Cortez saying it would save ballot-printing costs and local resources; there was no testimony in opposition. SB 6037 would create or modify a voter-approved option for cities and towns to form a single-city fire protection district, adjust levy and notice rules, allow administrative service contracts with the city, and clarify commissioner elections; Senator Cortez and multiple city and fire officials said it would give communities more flexible, locally controlled funding tools for fire service, while committee members asked about how it would work and the fiscal impact. SB 5983 would exempt certain current-use land transferred to a government entity for right-of-way from rollback taxes when the transfer is tied to development conditions and stays within a 20% acreage limit; Senator Leas described it as helping a family farm avoid an unfair tax bill, and there was no testimony on the bill. The committee also heard SB 5995, which would remove the 2031 sunset on the prohibition against using port funds to buy fully automated marine container cargo handling equipment. The sponsor and labor witnesses argued the bill protects jobs, keeps public dollars from underwriting automation, and still allows zero-emission, human-operated equipment; port and labor representatives testified in strong support, while the sign-in sheet showed substantial public interest both for and against. SB 6016 would change how urban growth area swaps treat critical aquifer recharge areas, making the rules for annual and periodic updates more consistent and allowing swaps if they do not increase net CARA acreage within the UGA; the sponsor, Commerce, housing, business, and development interests said it was a technical fix that supports housing and consistency, while one witness warned it could weaken groundwater protections and create litigation risk. Finally, the committee heard SB 6066, which would let counties, cities, towns, or WSDOT designate “accident risk zones” on roads with repeated crashes, require a public hearing and engineering review, double certain traffic penalties in the zone, and dedicate half the extra revenue to safety improvements before dissolving the zone. Supporters from cities, counties, and Pasco said it could help address dangerous intersections and fund fixes, though several witnesses raised liability and implementation concerns and asked for further stakeholder work. No votes were taken in the transcript; the chair closed each hearing after testimony and sign-in counts were noted.

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• Particularly during restructurings, the remaining employees will judge their leaders based upon how well
• about and invests in their career development, be able to progress in their career and develop new skills
• Cooper, based on your private sector experience, if you could give just a quick answer to the following
• We need to evaluate people based on the performance objectives of their role.
• We certainly have had CEOs who sometimes have different skill sets in some of these areas, but certainly

Committee: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Keywords: nominations, Scott Cooper, Eric Ulan, federal workforce, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, accountability, collective bargaining

Summary: The committee convened to discuss the nominations of Scott Cooper for Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Eric Ulan for Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget. This meeting highlighted the critical roles both positions play in managing the federal workforce, which comprises over two million civilian employees. Concerns were raised regarding the current administration's approach to federal employment, citing issues like mass firings and the undermining of collective bargaining rights. Members expressed the need for better accountability and transparency within the federal system, emphasizing the importance of attracting talented public servants.

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• This is ecologically based vegetation thinning, all which has made a difference.
• And what you'll hear from conservation groups, I believe, is that it's been an absolute game changer.
• We based. In terms of marginal cost, can you help me with that analysis?
• The $6.75 million is based on the cost of an annual pass, which is currently $195.
• We would support that, as well as supporting DWR's backfill of just the very base level.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Climate, Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation opened its first hearing on the governor’s natural resources budget with Secretary Wade Crowfoot of the Natural Resources Agency. Crowfoot reviewed California’s recent climate and environmental challenges—drought, wildfire, heat, sea level rise, and federal uncertainty—and highlighted progress on clean energy, zero-emission vehicles, wildfire resilience, water management, coastal planning, conservation, tribal land return, and streamlined project delivery. Members praised his engagement and the administration’s work with tribes, and Crowfoot emphasized that the administration is focused on finishing major projects, improving nature-based solutions, and considering whether some temporary streamlining measures should be codified. He also discussed the Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership and said the state is working with other Mediterranean-climate governments on wildfire, drought, and heat response. Members and the LAO then focused on budget conditions and priorities. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the state budget remains precarious despite strong revenues, with the governor’s proposal relying on borrowing and reserves and leaving large out-year deficits unresolved. The LAO urged a high bar for new spending, especially in a deficit environment, and recommended prioritizing immediate health and safety needs, avoiding new ongoing commitments, and thinking carefully about special funds. On Proposition 4, the LAO said the administration’s approach generally appeared reasonable and consistent with the bond, but noted implementation has been slow and that the Legislature may want to use appropriations language to shape broad programs such as home hardening, outdoor recreation, and climate education. The chair stressed that climate and environmental funds should be used for their intended purposes and that wildfire spending should shift more toward community hardening and home protection. The hearing then turned to water resilience and Proposition 4 spending. Department of Finance and department staff outlined the bond’s water-related funding for safe drinking water, drought, flood, water recycling, stormwater, groundwater management, dam safety, and the State Water Project. Members pressed for details on how funds would be prioritized, how grants would reach disadvantaged communities, and how the state would track the bond’s 40% target for vulnerable communities. Staff said new tools and reporting systems are being used to monitor allocations, and that AB 107 and related changes should speed up grant implementation by reducing redundant regulatory steps. The committee also discussed dam safety needs, State Water Project repairs, groundwater implementation grants, and the risk of relying on uncertain future revenues from the Salton Sea lithium tax. No votes were taken, and the hearing was informational only.