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• What it does is it brings up the City of Tampa's pension program to be in line with the FRS.
• An individual student could say 'I don't think I want my school to engage in this exchange program.'
• So the DP on-site sewage program regulates the on-site systems, including the advanced systems.
• potential for release of conservation easements that are supposed to be permanent.
• So in this case, you've got a public interest in the conservation easement.

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• </c> funding was critical for the program. funding was critical for the program.
• </c><00:42:14.200><c> expires</c> surface transportation program expires surface transportation program
• ,</c> uh, if we go under the pilot program, uh, if we go under the pilot program, um, um, um, there<02
• . programs. programs.
• </c><03:50:14.120><c> So</c> as we move forward in the future. So as we move forward in the future.

Committee: Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Keywords: 916, all

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• At the same time, we were slashing programs in the schools across the state.
• She's participated in curriculum adoption, mentored new teachers, taught summer STEAM programs, and worked
• with tribal offices to deliver summer programs for Native youth.
• practices that impact the model's usefulness for connecting cost estimates to education policy and programs
• Nothing should concern us more about Oregon's economic future than the state of Oregon's education system

Keywords: 907, all

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• in exchange for points, miles, or other amounts provided through membership, loyalty, or rewards programs
• in exchange for points, miles, or other amounts provided through membership, loyalty, or rewards programs
• </c> be 10 organizations serving conservation be 10 organizations serving conservation native<00:13:27.360
• The next witness was Beth Sheek of The Nature Conservancy Hawaiʻi and Palmyra.
• and projects for Hawaiʻi's environmental equity and justice programs.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House Committee on Tourism and Committee on Water and Land heard HB 504, which would raise the transient accommodations tax by imposing a $20 nightly charge on stays booked with points, miles, or other rewards-program benefits, with revenues dedicated to DLNR for natural resource protection, management, and restoration. Supporters said Hawaiʻi faces major environmental funding shortfalls and that visitors should help pay for the lands and waters they enjoy. Testimony in support came from DLNR, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Care for Now Coalition, Hawaiʻi Ocean Legislative Task Force, Hawaiʻi Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, Kuaʻulu, Mālama Puka, Resources Legacy Fund, and others, many citing visitor polling showing strong support for an environmental stewardship fee and the need for a dedicated funding source and community grants. Opposition or caution focused mainly on implementation and the tax structure. The Department of Taxation said the surcharge would create administrative difficulties because it would be hard to verify the value of points, miles, and similar bookings, and the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi said it supported the policy goal but not the funding source, warning that tourists have limited budgets and may choose other destinations. Some members also raised concerns about the $20 rate and administrative complexity, while others said the concept was creative but needed refinement. After discussion, the chair recommended passing HB 504 as HD1 with amendments, including noting DoTax’s concerns and changing the effective date for the surcharge to January 1, 2027. Both committees adopted the recommendation and passed the bill with amendments; one member in Water and Land voted with reservations, and several members were excused.

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• You know, we are always evaluating programs and offices in midair, right?
• It's a base model for which builds its information security program.
• It's a base model for which builds its information security program.
• It's a base model for which builds its information security program.
• </c> then become findings in the future then become findings in the future because<01:27:00.440><c> they

Bills: HF1060 , HF1062

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: sports facilities, Minnesota, legislative commission, financial oversight, accountability, HF1062, driver and vehicle systems oversight committee, MNLARS, VTRS, vehicle title and registration system, driver's license system, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, MN.IT, legislative oversight, transportation finance, state government, committee repeal, sunset provision, information technology audit, vehicle registration

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• </c> on. um because this uh rebate program on. um because this uh rebate program was<00:21:41.280><c>
• </c> program like Uber andyft. program like Uber andyft.
• in the program participants in the program uh<01:05:31.599><c> function</c><01:05:32.240><c> out</c>
• </c> to be disincentivized by this program to be disincentivized by this program because<01:14:16.159
• Uh deep inspection program as well.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Transportation heard several bills, beginning with SB 2010, which would authorize impoundment of motor vehicles for certain alleged or committed traffic violations. The Department of Transportation supported the bill, while the Department of the Attorney General asked for clarification in section 4 on who could seek remedies and what remedies would be available. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, citing unclear officer-initiated impound criteria, potential strain on judicial or administrative resources, and concerns about hardship for families and indigent owners; the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the bill with amendments, saying it should be limited to traffic offenses and could serve as an alternative to fines or imprisonment. The chair then recessed before moving to the next items. The committee next heard SB 2527 on commercial driver licensing, which would require state and county firefighters exempt from CDL requirements to be subject to an alcohol and substance abuse policy equivalent to or stronger than federal DOT standards. DOT, the Department of Human Resources Development, county officials, and the Hawaiʻi Firefighters Association all indicated support. SB 2697, which would prohibit driving on roadway shoulders except in limited circumstances, also drew DOT support, with the Attorney General, judiciary, and others submitting comments. SB 2812, requiring driver license applicants to be tested on the dangers larger vehicles pose to pedestrians and bicyclists, was supported by DOT but opposed by the Public Defender, who argued the excessive-speeding portion was too broad for first offenses and that the DUI-related language was unnecessary because DUI relicensing already requires re-examination. SB 291, clarifying that drivers whose licenses were revoked for certain alcohol-related offenses must undergo re-examination before relicensing, received DOT support. The committee then took up SB 3044, which would remove references to pedestrian countdown timers and the requirement that pedestrians begin crossing before the timer starts. DOT opposed the bill, but Hawaiʻi Appleseed supported it, arguing the current rule is confusing and can lead to citations even when pedestrians can safely cross. The Department of Health submitted late comments emphasizing the importance of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and physical activity, and the chair noted the split in testimony. Finally, SB 2995 proposed a zero-emissions rideshare rebate program funded by a rideshare fee and administered by DOT. Earthjustice strongly supported the bill, describing it as a fee-and-rebate structure to help rideshare drivers transition to zero-emissions vehicles. A witness for Tom Yamachika suggested that if the state wants to tax ridesharing, it should amend existing tax law instead of creating a new chapter, but the bill’s supporters said DOT was better suited to administer the rebate program and that similar models exist in California and Washington. The committee also heard SB 3153, which would authorize DOT to designate airport special district zones at airports statewide to improve security and enforcement; DOT’s airports deputy director supported the measure, saying it would clarify jurisdiction and help address trespassing and hazards, and senators asked about boundaries, mapping, and coordination with the Attorney General. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• They trust that their data will be used only to administer or improve those programs.
• , shared Medicaid data, sought detailed immigration data from food assistance programs, shared Medicaid
• And having been a mayor for 20 years, city attorneys will be very, very, very conservative.
• companies, the leading producers and distributors of motion pictures, television, and streaming programs
• So I will not be able to support the bill today, but I look forward to seeing your future amendments

Committee: Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

Summary: The committee convened for its first hearing, took roll, and heard several privacy- and AI-related bills. SB 1106 by Senator Cabaldon would shorten the Delete Act data broker deletion deadline from 45 days to 30 days; it drew support from a technology and democracy group, no opposition testimony, and was moved out on a due pass to Appropriations vote. SB 923 by Senator Becker would expand the CCPA deletion right to cover all personal information held by a business and require online-only businesses to offer a web form or similar method for privacy requests; supporters included the California Privacy Protection Agency and privacy advocates, while business groups raised concerns about scope, compliance, and the email/web-form requirement. The bill passed 6-0 to Appropriations, with some members noting they were laying off or wanted further amendments. The committee also heard SB 1142, the Digital Dignity Act, which would regulate digital replicas and deepfakes on large online platforms, including takedown and revocation procedures and penalties. Supporters said it would protect Californians from fraud, harassment, and nonconsensual synthetic likeness use; opponents, including the Motion Picture Association, CCIA, TechNet, and others, raised First Amendment, due process, Section 230, and overbreadth concerns, especially around deceased persons and the 48-hour takedown process. Members said they supported the bill but wanted further work before Judiciary, and it passed 6-0 as amended to Judiciary. The committee also adopted its rules without objection. Later, SB 867 by Senator Padilla would impose a four-year moratorium on the sale and manufacture of AI chatbot-powered toys for children, citing research showing unsafe, sexually explicit, or privacy-invasive behavior; child advocacy and consumer groups supported it, while retailers and civil justice groups sought narrower definitions and liability protections. It passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 1247 would give child influencers, once adults, a right to request deletion or modification of images and likenesses used in monetized social media content; it drew no support testimony but was opposed by a civil justice group over the creation of a new private right of action, and it passed 7-0 to Judiciary. SB 930, the consent-calendar item, was approved 7-0. The committee then heard SB 1114, which would restrict sharing of state-collected data related to LGBTQ Californians absent an enforceable order, with supporters arguing it would protect sensitive data from misuse by federal agencies and preserve trust in state programs. It passed 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 1159 would let local governments treat AI bots and agents differently from people for Brown Act, public records, and related civic participation laws, in response to AI-generated comment floods; supporters from environmental, local government, and nonprofit groups said it was needed to preserve human participation, while opponents argued the bill should focus on fraud rather than AI and warned about overreach. The bill passed 9-0 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1050 would require disclosures when synthetic performers are used in advertisements; labor and consumer advocates supported it as a truth-in-advertising measure, while media and industry groups objected that it was overbroad and should be narrowed to misleading ads and aligned with existing law. Members signaled support for the bill’s goal but also raised concerns about scope and consistency with current false-advertising rules.

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• following agencies: the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation
• So I think in the beginning you mentioned that this, with the GeoTabs, is a pilot program.
• When I was talking about the pilot program, when I was talking about the pilot program, Thank you, Senator
• When I was talking about the pilot program, when we picked our vendor, we initially just installed 14
• I’m Philip Stone, the chief operating officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Committee: Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Summary: The Committee on Government Oversight and Accountability met with a quorum and heard several presentations on state fleet management. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services described its new fleet tracking rollout using AT&T/GeoTab devices, funded with $804,000, to monitor vehicle location, fuel use, idle time, driver behavior, and maintenance needs in real time. Members asked about whether the system was unique to FDACS and whether it duplicated reporting to the Department of Management Services; the agency said it was still implementing the system and would follow up on those questions. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission presented on its large and diverse fleet, including more than 4,000 assets, and explained that it uses both the statewide FleetWave system and the Samsara telematics platform. FWC said FleetWave is used for monthly reporting and replacement tracking, while Samsara provides real-time location and diagnostics, reducing administrative burden and improving accountability. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and Florida Highway Patrol then outlined their fleet operations, emphasizing that most assets support law enforcement, that multiple manual systems create data inaccuracies, and that they are seeking a $750,000 increase to modernize fleet management with telematics, automated receipt processing, and a centralized database to improve safety and efficiency. The committee also considered SPB 7010, which would authorize the Department of Financial Services and local governmental entities to allow post-tax Roth contributions in deferred compensation plans, in addition to existing pre-tax contributions. After a brief explanation, there was no debate or public testimony, and the committee voted to submit the bill as a committee bill. The roll call showed the measure was favorably reported, and the meeting then adjourned.

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• That is a Federal Farm Service Agency program.
• ,</c> support efforts that protect, conserve, support efforts that protect, conserve, preserve,<00:10
• </c> community grant program. community grant program.
• ,</c> under the program, under the program, uh<00:30:04.560><c> requiring</c><00:30:05.240><c> in-person
• ,</c> to the status of the program, to the status of the program, the<00:32:18.760><c> DNR</c><00:32:

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As Medi-Cal expanded, counties were able to scale down indigent care programs, reducing local fiscal
• Alcohol and Drug Program Executives, in strong support of this bill. Thank you.
• Now, this is part of the reason why we saw a pilot program like this be launched in L.A.
• But we can't realize the economic benefits of a program like this. Thank you.
• My son was autistic and conserved. He was killed by fentanyl in a drive-by by somebody he knew.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health heard several bills focused on Medi-Cal access, HIV prevention, death certificate amendments, caregiver certification, advance care planning, and sugar-sweetened beverage labeling. SB 1422 by Senator Durazo would restore Medi-Cal access for income-eligible undocumented adults beginning January 1, 2027. The author and many supporters argued the enrollment freeze shifts costs to counties and hospitals, worsens health outcomes, and undermines California’s prior coverage gains. County, labor, health, immigrant-rights, and provider groups testified in support; there was no opposition. Committee members generally expressed support but also raised concerns about funding and the need for new revenue sources. The bill was discussed while the committee lacked quorum, so no vote was taken at that time. The committee also heard SB 1023 on PrEP access, SB 1071 on death certificate amendments after homicide findings, SB 1057 on criminal-history review for CNA and home health aide certification, and SB 1088 on POLST and advance care planning updates. SB 1023 would require insurers that cover injectable PrEP under the medical benefit to also cover it through the pharmacy benefit; supporters said this would reduce administrative barriers and improve access, while health plans and insurers opposed it as an unnecessary mandate that could blur benefit design lines. SB 1071 would allow next of kin to amend a death certificate’s manner of death to homicide after a final court determination; families and law enforcement supported it as a matter of truth and closure, while coroners opposed it as blurring medical and legal findings and potentially distorting public health data. SB 1057 would replace automatic denial with individualized review for certain convictions in CNA and home health aide certification, and SB 1088 would modernize POLST/DNR rules, including electronic signatures, out-of-state recognition, and clarifying who may sign; both drew support, though clinical nurse specialists opposed SB 1088 because they were not included as authorized signers. Several of these bills were heard without quorum, so no votes were taken during the discussion. After quorum was established, the committee heard SB 869 by Senator Weber-Pierce, which would require large chain restaurants to display a clear added-sugar icon next to beverages exceeding 50% of the daily recommended limit. The author and supporters, including the American Diabetes Association and an emergency physician, said consumers need simple, visible information at the point of purchase to better understand health risks tied to sugary drinks. The bill was framed as a public health transparency measure aimed at diabetes, obesity, and other chronic disease prevention. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 869, before any final committee action or vote is shown.

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• So it’s also about conservation of biodiversity.
• 50:36.720><c> biop</c> also about conservation of biop also about conservation of biop diversity.<00:
• Um but not always are um folks program.
• So, we'll need training program doesn't.
• So, I didn't see see it in the future.

Committee: House Resources, Recreation and Development

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So thank you, and members, Senate Bill 314 is about the school lunch... program.
• That are forcing schools to stop their free lunch or free breakfast programs.
• The bill just states that they need to have the program.
• To qualify for the reduced meal price program in Texas, they would have to comply.
• What price would you pay to protect our children's future?

Bills: SB 25 , SB25 , SB314

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• And the conservative thing to do, if you can fix it and make it work again, is to do that, not just throw
• And the conservative thing to do, if you can fix it and make it work, And the conservative thing to do
• them a will-serve letter even though it appears they may be able to do something about this in the future
• them a will-serve letter even though it appears they may be able to do something about this in the future
• Utilities Commission, they have to bring in what's called an integrated resource plan and show for the future

Committee: House State Affairs

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 25 and reordered the agenda to hear House Bill 941 first. HB 941, presented by Speaker Moyle, would move the rules coordinator and related rule publication functions from the executive branch to the Legislative Services Office and eliminate the existing periodic review process for administrative rules. Supporters said the bill would restore legislative control over rules and ensure they match statutory authority; opponents raised separation-of-powers concerns and worried about giving one legislative employee too much power. After questions from several members, the committee voted on a due-pass motion, which failed 8-5. The committee then reconsidered Senate Bill 1320, a code cleanup measure removing outdated language tied to a State Controller’s Office project fund that ended in 2023. With no testimony in opposition, the committee passed SB 1320 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. It next heard Senate Bill 1236, which repeals the Idaho Women’s Commission because it has been defunded and inactive for years. The sponsor described it as housekeeping, while several women’s advocacy groups and individual testifiers opposed the repeal, arguing the commission still has value in addressing women’s representation, pay, health care, and other issues. After debate, a motion to hold the bill failed 7-6, and the committee then approved SB 1236 for the floor on a 7-6 vote. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 1397, presented by Representative Sauter and Senator Woodward, which would bring certain private wastewater systems under Public Utilities Commission oversight if they have 100 or more connections. Supporters said some homeowners are trapped by private sewer monopolies, facing doubled rates and being unable to obtain building permits because systems lack capacity or will-serve letters. Opponents questioned whether the bill would interfere with private contracts, but supporters argued it would provide the same consumer protections already applied to other utility monopolies. The committee passed SB 1397 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation and then adjourned.

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• of any of the 2023 programs in terms of additional funding.
• of programs that are already done.
• </c><01:01:10.039><c> to</c> in through these formula programs to in through these formula programs to
• </c> few days we've started to have program few days we've started to have program officers<01:03:02.119
• I'm wondering what effect this is having on the program.

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and mental health programs that we've actually cut.
• and mental health programs that we've actually cut.
• So I think, programs and mental health programs that we've actually cut.
• as part of the division's program maintenance appropriation.
• as part of the division's program maintenance appropriation. as part of the division's program maintenance

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first heard a report from the Joint Millennium Fund co-chairs on recommended uses of Millennium Fund dollars. The recommendations included one-time funding for juvenile safety assessment centers and child advocacy centers, ongoing funding for the Upper River Youth Leadership Council Recovery Center, $5 million for a statewide drug awareness media campaign, and $25 million one-time for Medicaid claim payments to reduce the general fund impact in fiscal year 2027. Members asked about the Medicaid recommendation because the fund had previously been directed away from Medicaid; the co-chairs said the request was made in light of a revenue downturn and was intended as one-time funding, with any unused balance returned. The report was accepted by unanimous consent. The committee then reviewed the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. Legislative staff summarized the division’s consolidation of licensing boards, staffing, fee-balance management requirements, and the governor’s and committee’s budget recommendations, including vehicle replacement and IT hardware requests. Administrator Russ Barron said the division has reduced overall expenditures since consolidation, improved licensing and inspection timeliness, and used fee changes, fee holidays, and board mergers to keep board balances within the target range. Members questioned rising personnel costs, the use of opioid settlement funds for prescriber DEA fees, the continued need for a 10% transfer exemption, vehicle replacement timing, and how complaints and discipline are handled; Barron said complaints drive investigations, boards set fees subject to legislative approval, and a universal discipline bill could improve consistency. Finally, the committee heard the state lottery budget. Staff described lottery revenues, prize payouts, dividend distributions to schools and state buildings, and a small one-time request for replacement computers. Director Andrew Arulenandum said the lottery has reduced management layers, renegotiated major contracts for significant future savings, and is trying to improve performance without relying heavily on paid advertising. Members asked about the role of lottery detectives, the return on advertising spending, and the need for MacBooks and iMacs; he said detectives investigate theft and other lottery-related crimes, advertising results are hard to isolate from jackpot size, and the Apple equipment is needed for in-house design work. The committee concluded its business and adjourned, with a reminder about upcoming budget-setting work sessions.

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• Gilbert Jaramillo, the Senior Statewide Program Manager.
• Members, thank you for having us on our pretrial program.
• They are more likely to commit a crime in the future.
• They usually go through a four-year program.
• I oversee the program evaluation unit there.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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• My name is Heather Lindstrom, and I'm the Acquisition Program Manager at the Washington State Department
• Yes, and so my program, we acquire property for state highway projects...
• I’m also the community health program manager, and I work with a lot of public health efforts for the
• It makes it really easy to want to be addicted and tempted by it in the future.
• It makes it really easy to want to be addicted and tempted by it in the future.

Bills: HB2543

Committee: Senate Law & Justice

Keywords: county clerk, fees, local government, administrative costs, revenue generation, 904, all

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• program.
• Expanding the energy assistance program and keeping the program open through the summer months would
• Expanding the energy assistance program and keeping the program open through the summer months would
• to a year-round program.
• to a year-round program.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• LINE 38 THE SENATE ADDRESSES EATING PROGRAMS WITH A COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM, LINE 46 AND 47 THE HOUSE
• AS PART OF THE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM CATEGORY ON LINE 177.
• BETWEEN THE RESILIENT FLORIDA PROGRAM AND RESILIENCY REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM.
• LINE 151 IT REFERS TO THE DRINKING WATER WASTEWATER REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAMS, HOUSE AND SENATE BY THE
• THE SENATE FUNDS VARIOUS PROGRAMS IN THIS LINE THROUGH PROVISO.

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• . program.
• Uh, work closely with the food distribution programs, our tribal health programs, our commodity programs
• ><c> commodity</c> tribal health programs, our commodity tribal health programs, our commodity programs
• We're eligible for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program and AMP funding through the Intertribal
• We're eligible for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program and AMP funding through the Intertribal

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Tribal Relations

Keywords: 916, all