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• </c> have all already enacted legislation have all already enacted legislation they<00:10:01.440><c>
• </c><00:13:35.199><c> commission</c> and the municipal legislative commission and the municipal legislative
• </c> mortgages any component of legislation mortgages any component of legislation that<01:30:00.320>
• </c><01:30:20.199><c> that</c> board introduction of legislation that board introduction of legislation
• </c> the entire HOA industry with legislation the entire HOA industry with legislation that<01:30:51.600

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Thank you so much for Legislative Council for—oh, sorry.
• They're also our biggest donors collectively, as you as legislators work with them and public service
• I think it becomes a big challenge for us as legislators on how to divvy it up, so to speak.
• The approach to do this does not require new legislation.
• This document from, it was the North Dakota Legislative Management. This is way before my time.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Legislative<00:05:18.000><c> legislation</c><00:05:18.840><c> creating</c><00:05:19.440><c> the</c> Legislative
• legislation creating the Legislative legislation creating the intentional<00:05:20.280><c> release</
• </c> with passing legislation with passing legislation uh<00:25:58.800><c> to</c><00:25:59.000><c> create
• </c><00:30:16.080><c> the</c><00:30:16.160><c> underlying</c> the legislation the underlying the legislation
• And legislation would make that clear.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We supported similar legislation in the regular session.
• Because that's in opposition to this legislation. Is that true?
• Our hired lobbyists, it is their job to evaluate legislation and meet with members.
• In practice, we all know that sometimes legislation has unintended consequences.
• Choice should be up to them, not this legislative body.

Bills: SB10, SB16, SB6, SB 6, SB 10, SB 16

Keywords: trafficking, prostitution, affirmative defense, victims, criminal justice reform, victim rights, criminal justice, judicial reform, court procedures, mental health services, criminal penalties, court security, SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life

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• Senator P. and are both here because this is a bill that contains parts of some of her legislation, parts
• </c><00:03:50.439><c> very</c><00:03:50.720><c> clears</c> disputes this legislation very clears disputes
• this legislation very clears out<00:03:51.480><c> clearly</c><00:03:51.879><c> spells</c><00:03:52.280
• </c><00:17:50.919><c> um</c> decisions about other legislation um decisions about other legislation um
• There anything that's in the development of the upcoming legislation or in this legislation that actually

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They're not actually voted for in legislation, and so we had bureaucrats and the governor decide what
• They're not actually voted for in legislation, and so we had bureaucrats and the governor decide what
• They're not actually voted for in legislation, and so we had bureaucrats and the governor decide what
• They're not actually voted for in legislation, and so we had bureaucrats and the governor decide what
• </c> we breath report which has a legislative we breath report which has a legislative report<00:03:52.200

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• the commission to proceed forward with the hiring of Katie Comstock as the new director of the Legislative
• And want to thank him and all the staff for the work they've done in preparation of the Southern Legislative
• And want to thank him and all the staff for the work they've done in preparation of the Southern Legislative
• this job and in setting what the bar looks like for staff in the building and sometimes for us as legislators
• , the way we need to us as legislators, the way we need to conduct<00:04:32.160><c> ourselves</c><00:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The commission met following an executive session on personnel matters and announced its intent to move forward with hiring Katie Comstock as the new director of the Legislative Research Commission. Members then approved, by roll call vote, a motion to adopt the October 1, 2025 minutes with specified exceptions, approve items under new business, accept and refer communications items 1 through 151 as indicated, and approve the report of the director selection committee. The motion carried with multiple aye/yes votes and no recorded opposition from those present. In other business, President Stivers thanked Speaker Pro Tem Meade and staff for their work preparing for the Southern Legislative Conference in Lexington, noting the event’s size and expected exposure for the area. Meade credited LRC staff, Jay Hartz, and partisan staff for the work, saying his role had mainly involved phone calls and meetings. Several members then offered extended remarks recognizing Jay Hartz for his leadership, professionalism, responsiveness, and long service to the commission and the building. Speakers said his work had set a standard for staff and legislators alike and wished him well in his next chapter. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

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• Perfury needed to answer legislators' questions regarding his corrections work.
• Six, make such reports and recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Legislative
• Perfuri, as former Secretary of Corrections, should have been there to answer legislators' questions,
• There to answer legislators' questions, as I was told during that meeting.
• legislative branch that has the right and authority to do that.

Summary: The committee took up several budget and personnel items, first approving revised requests from the Auditor’s Office and the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. The Auditor’s request lowered its salary-and-match increases to 10 percent, with operations and UCP amounts reduced to $245,490 and $109,711. The Lieutenant Governor’s revised request kept positions at line-item maximums and sought $99,876 in regular salary and match appropriations, or 17.43 percent. Both items were approved without objection. The main discussion centered on a member amendment from Senator Rice to Senate Bill 30 affecting the Governor’s Office. The amendment would eliminate one senior advisor position, reduce authorized positions from 59 to 58, and cut salaries and matching funds by a total of $264,895. Senator Rice argued the reduction was warranted because of concerns about former Corrections Secretary Joe Profury’s handling of corrections-related matters, including the Franklin County land purchase, transparency issues, and his refusal to appear before Joint Performance Review. Several members questioned the relevance of the testimony and noted the Governor could still hire him in another role if she chose. After discussion, a roll call vote was taken and the amendment failed. The committee then approved two routine items: OPM’s request to reinstate a labor market rate at the crime lab so it can offer up to $300,000 to recruit two medical examiners, and Arkansas State University-Jonesboro’s request for 11 positions tied to the new veterinary medicine school. Both requests were approved, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.

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• Our representative of Raymond from Legislative District 31, which is Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, and Lema
• Representative Raymond from Legislative District 31, which is Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, and Lemhi Counties
• First, it adds some legislative intent to establish legislative findings that parenting is a fundamental
• We don't really enter into the judicial and they don't really enter into the legislative, but we have
• And so there's good reason that's in there. and I would ...or calling legislators.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee approved the minutes from February 25 and February 27, then considered several RS introductions. RS 33619, a replacement related to stablecoins and the FAST Act, was introduced after staff corrected a mistaken statement of purpose. RS 33593, dealing with alleged secret social transitioning of children and giving the attorney general or private parties a civil remedy, was introduced after questions about whether it would affect nickname use; Representatives Rubel, Berch, and Church were recorded as nays. RS 33581, concerning county fair boards and allowing counties over 200,000 population to make them advisory only, was introduced. RS 33590, a rules resolution for the Department of Commerce and Division of Veterans Services, was introduced and recommended to the Second Reading Calendar. The committee also heard RS 3355-5, a major custody-law proposal from Representative Heather Scott. She said it would create a presumption of substantially equal parenting time, require evidentiary hearings before restrictions, limit temporary and ex parte orders, guarantee parental access to records, tighten standards for supervised visitation, and make court-ordered professionals advisory only. Members raised concerns about the role of judges, the use of hearsay, and a provision excluding safety plans from evidence; the motion to introduce passed. Later, Representative Ehlers presented RS 33598, which would remove a 50-cent fee from standard license plates tied to the Idaho Heritage Trust Fund and create an America 250 specialty plate; it was introduced. He also presented RS 33607, a DOGE task force-related proposal shifting regulatory duties from the Honey Commission to the State Department of Agriculture; it too was introduced. The committee adjourned after noting more RSs may be coming in a future meeting.

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• We're going to call to order the Legislative Joint Audit Committee for Friday, February 13th.
• the audit and special reports scheduled to be presented to the standing committees and the full Legislative
• Of the 64 delinquent entities, 59 have filed their reports since the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee
• The motion covering the history of the Medicaid Subcommittee and Legislative Audit’s role related to
• This report was issued in response to a legislative request for Legislative Audit to conduct a review

Summary: The Legislative Joint Audit Committee met on February 13, 2026, and first adopted the January 9, 2026 minutes and then adopted reports from its executive and standing committees. The Executive Committee reported on scheduled audits, denied a special report request concerning the I-owned fire department, approved questions to the Arkansas Department of Health about Title V sexual risk avoidance education funds, authorized the Office of Property Risk to hire a CPA for its annual audit, and asked staff to gather information on circuit judge caseload assignments in Benton County. The Counties and Municipalities Committee reported progress on delinquent private water and sewer audits, including reinstatement of 19 entities after required reports were filed and 59 of 64 delinquent 2023 entities submitting reports. It also noted that Adona was now in substantial compliance with municipal accounting law, while officials from Denning and Gum Springs appeared regarding noncompliance. Of 109 current reports reviewed, 15 were referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General, two were certified to the Governmental Bonding Board, 94 were filed, and 15 were deferred. The Education Institutions Committee filed 31 audit reports, including one for Cedarville School District that was referred to the prosecuting attorney, Attorney General, and Governmental Bonding Board, and the State Agencies Committee filed 10 reports involving issues at DHS, Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Corrections, and Veterans Affairs. The committee also heard a Medicaid Subcommittee report that included presentations from DHS, the Office of Medicaid Inspector General, and the Attorney General’s Office on their Medicaid-related roles. In special reports, Legislative Audit presented a review of Cleburne County’s library expenses, finding more than $80,000 in unauthorized or questionable disbursements, including purchases lacking a documented business purpose, undocumented disbursements, and possible improper fuel expenses; the matter was referred to the 16th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney and the Attorney General. The committee also reviewed the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UALR, where auditors found scholarship awards to ineligible students, numerous disbursement-processing exceptions, and that the program had ceased in 2024 with remaining funds returned to the school districts. After discussion, the committee filed both special reports and adjourned, with the next meeting set for March 12-13, 2026.

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• Despite the dramatic testimony we heard today, what's the likelihood of any significant gun legislation
• >> Well, I think you probably have to ask the governor and the legislative leaders more than us.
• I think, you know, I can't speak for each individual member or legislator, but we are having conversations
• If legislators vote the way their districts as a whole would want them to vote, I think it is realistic
• </c> the governor and our legislative the governor and our legislative leadership<00:05:03.040><c> that

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• Dear God, we thank you for the opportunity to gather here today on this final day of our legislative
• Give us the courage to do what is right and pass legislation that truly benefits the people of this state
• </c><00:01:34.079><c> that</c> what is right and pass legislation that what is right and pass legislation
• Be it resolved by the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration of the House of Representatives
• </c><00:12:02.160><c> administration</c> of rules and legislative administration of rules and legislative

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The House 94 session 2025, 28th Legislative Day, St. Paul, Minnesota, Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.
• Whereas in 1988, legislation setting aside the first Thursday in May in each year as National Day of
• Be it resolved by the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration of the House of Representatives
• ><c> setting</c> Whereas in 1988, legislation setting Whereas in 1988, legislation setting aside<00:08
• administration of the and legislative administration of the House<00:09:36.560><c> of</c><00:09:36.800

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Ten years ago, I sponsored and passed legislation that worked for a while. It was very successful.
• Under the proposed legislation, it would become an eight-member board with one appointed by the mayor
• Regarding local legislation, what is good for the goose is good for the gander.
• There is clearly a local issue that should have been discussed and voted on by local legislators.
• Um, and so those are legislation. Um, and so those are some really, really concerns me.

Bills: SB330

Keywords: water management, regional boards, municipal governance, ethics compliance, public utility, 1136, house, all

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• clerk will read the Journal of the preceding day, Journal of the House, 94th Session, 2025, 6th Legislative
• Session 2025, 6th Legislative Day, St. Paul, Minnesota. Monday, February 24th, 2025.
• Report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.
• </c> and legislative and legislative Administration<00:09:04.079><c> Nisa</c><00:09:04.600><c> from</
• </c><00:09:06.480><c> Administration</c> on rules and legislative Administration on rules and legislative

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• </c> And I'd like to invite all legislators And I'd like to invite all legislators to<00:05:16.000><c
• ,</c> nonprofits, that has been legislators, nonprofits, that has been legislators, and<00:08:20.319>
• </c> legislation seeks to do. legislation seeks to do.
• </c><00:09:29.680><c> that</c> but we have before us legislation that but we have before us legislation
• So why is this legislation reconnection. So why is this legislation needed?

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:01:12 Approval of Minutes 00:02:25 Co-Chair & Member Comments 00:02:48 Discussion of 2025 SB 137 00:06:58 Outdoor Adventure Tourism Opportunities 00:41:56 Public Service Commission Update 01:21:37, 958, all

Summary: The committee meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the prior minutes. Members also observed a moment of reflection for Charlie Kirk and offered condolences to Representative Bobby McCool on the death of his mother. Representative Fugate then made announcements about the ongoing ATV/UTV trail system, including an October 21 opening in Letcher County and an October 2 groundbreaking in Knott County, and staff was asked to circulate the dates to members. The main agenda item was Senate Bill 137, presented by Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong with testimony from George Ecklan of the Coalition of the Homeless and Wesley Bryant, a flood survivor and Eastern Kentucky resident. The bill would prohibit utility disconnections for non-payment during dangerous weather and emergencies, including extreme cold, excessive heat, and declared natural disasters. Supporters said the measure is narrow, does not forgive past-due balances or change reconnection policies, and is intended to protect vulnerable residents, reduce risks to first responders, and create a minimum statewide standard amid a patchwork of utility policies. They cited weather thresholds and historical examples of extreme weather and disaster declarations in Kentucky. Testimony emphasized the human impact of shutoffs, especially for low-income households, older adults, and families facing illness or disaster recovery. Bryant described experiences with people shivering without heat or struggling to keep children cool when power was cut off, calling electricity a lifeline rather than a luxury. Representative Gu raised concerns that utility bills have become unaffordable due to broader policy and rate issues, argued that some customers may not pay if shutoffs are prohibited, and questioned whether the bill was needed. Senator Chambers Armstrong responded that the proposal is limited to non-payment shutoffs during short periods of dangerous conditions and is meant to keep people safe during emergencies. No vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• So we were legislating on pills that expired.
• I've had legislation prepared in past years to I've had legislation prepared in past years to try to
• I've run several pieces of legislation.
• So I've ran several pieces of legislation.
• legislative districts.

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2681, SB5467, SB5820, SB5863, SB5892, SCR8406, HB2487, HB2711, SB5816, SB5919, SB5995, SB6278

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government

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• We do support the legislation for a variety of reasons. I began working on this issue back in 2021.
• uh the legislation for a variety<00:32:12.559><c> of</c><00:32:12.720><c> reasons.
• </c> drafted, WHAM supports this legislation drafted, WHAM supports this legislation and<00:41:33.760
• what they they members of legislators what they they look<01:10:26.719><c> like.
• </c> legislation as it moves forward. legislation as it moves forward.

Bills: SF0045, SJ0001

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• </c> Um, but currently similar legislation Um, but currently similar legislation has<00:35:23.359><c>
• So yeah, so this is merely enabling<00:47:57.760><c> legislation</c> enabling legislation enabling legislation
• It puts legislation. It's enabling it.
• My concern at this point is passing this legislation.
• voters,</c><01:25:56.560><c> that</c> legislative body, the voters, that legislative body, the voters

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on HB 302, which would add precious metals and digital assets as potential investment options. State Treasurer Monica Misipelli said she took no position on the bill and did not see an immediate fiscal impact or operational problem, but explained that the state’s operating funds and rainy day fund require liquidity and stability, so they would not be suitable for volatile assets like precious metals or digital assets. She said the only funds that might potentially use such investments would be certain trust funds held in perpetuity, which are managed by an outside investment advisor under a contract and investment policy. Members asked about the treasurer’s current investment practices, including the types of funds managed, the role and discretion of the investment advisor, the state’s risk profile, and whether the bill would affect existing authority. Misipelli said the office follows RSA 11 and related statutes, with different objectives ranging from conservative to aggressive depending on the fund, and that the advisor meets with the office regularly, with formal performance reviews on a quarterly basis. She also said the office recently centralized management of about 40 trust accounts totaling roughly $60 million into five combined portfolios under a five-year contract with an RFP-selected vendor. When asked whether precious metals or digital assets are already indirectly available through mutual funds, she said that was possible for some mutual funds, but she was not certain about digital assets. Representative Ammon, the bill’s sponsor, said similar legislation had passed the Oklahoma House, the Texas House and Senate, and had advanced in Arizona. He argued the bill was intended to give the treasurer more tools to help balance portfolios and hedge inflation, noting concerns about federal debt and inflation. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair ended the questioning after thanking the treasurer and asking her to remain available in case further questions arose.

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• And if possible, sometime in September, come up with a couple legislative concepts.
• but at least a direction of legislative help that we need to advance our goals.
• concepts for the 2027 legislative session.
• The bill itself may present questions which require, passing such legislation.
• People running it said, well, we don't want to do it, got an argument with our legislative people.

Summary: The task force met to focus on funding systems and incentive structures for a proposed regional waste infrastructure effort, including how a future WIPA framework might support solid waste planning in the Willamette Valley. Staff and members heard presentations from DEQ on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, from Business Oregon on the Special Public Works Fund, and from Oregon State Treasury on state bonding capacity and the bond issuance process. Presenters explained how their programs are structured, how projects are scored or approved, what kinds of public entities and projects are eligible, and how interagency coordination and co-funding can work. DEQ emphasized that its revolving loan fund is driven by water-quality benefits and public-health criteria, while Business Oregon described a broader infrastructure loan program for public entities with no scoring system, and Treasury outlined the state’s debt-capacity process and the differences between general obligation and lottery bonds. Members used the presentations to discuss whether similar funding tools could support solid waste infrastructure, especially for transfer stations, regional hubs, and related facilities that may need to be built before Coffin Butte reaches the end of its lifespan. Several questions centered on whether public-private partnerships could qualify, whether equipment inside facilities could be financed, how repayment would work, and whether planning costs could be covered. DEQ and Business Oregon both said they could potentially collaborate on scoring or co-funding, but noted eligibility limits and the need for public ownership in many cases. Treasury said bond capacity is limited and competitive, especially for lottery bonds, and that project authorization generally runs on a two-year cycle, though unused authority can sometimes be reauthorized. In task force discussion, members debated whether the group should pursue a dedicated funding lane for the seven-county region rather than having local governments compete with other statewide needs. Some members stressed the importance of criteria to avoid stranded assets and to ensure funding is available when projects are ready, while others raised concerns about how cities and counties would generate revenue to repay debt during construction and early operations. The group also discussed flow control, system fees, and the need for regional collaboration among counties, cities, and haulers to create enough waste volume to support new infrastructure. Staff noted that pre-session filing materials for the legislature are due September 11, and the chair said the August meeting will focus on organizational structure and identifying partners. During public comment, Representative Kevin Mannix submitted written testimony supporting the WIPA concept and urging the task force to endorse it. Commissioner Bubba King of Yamhill County urged the task force to compare alternatives objectively and warned against adding bureaucracy before evaluating existing infrastructure and costs. Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Roger Nyquist of Marion and Linn counties described regional hub-and-spoke concepts, transfer stations, and intermodal options, emphasizing the need for planning, strategic siting, and collaboration with haulers and local governments.