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• Now, I know some of that will go out in April, some of it go out in June, a lot of it's under contract
• carryover now I know some of that will go out in April some of it go out in June a lot of it's under contract
• So that means, and I know some of it's contract, but it's still money and projects obviously aren't finishing
• Redder water supply, and I know it's out under contract, but $150 million, we're still looking.
• And because there's quite a substantive amount, $127 million, I know $120 million is all under contract

Bills: SB2004 , HB1600

Committee: Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

Keywords: ethics commission, immunity, conflict of interest, complaints, public officials, transparency, legislative action, criminal prosecution, complaint resolution, HB 1600, immigration law clinic, University of North Dakota, UND Law, law school clinic, legal aid, immigration attorney, student clinic, pro bono, immigration legal services, caseload limit

Summary: The committee reconvened to continue work on water-related appropriations and related bills, with the chair emphasizing the need to move the water bill to conference committee soon because of differences with the House. Members reviewed project funding levels and carryover balances across several water projects, including NAWS, Southwest, Valley City, Cirrus River flood control, Hart River, Redder water supply, municipal and rural water, general water, and discretionary funding. The discussion focused on reduced revenue forecasts, the use of a $150 million line of credit as a working assumption, and concerns about large carryover amounts and piling up cash. No final changes were made to the water funding numbers, but the chair said the committee would revisit the bill after further cleanup of the draft language. The committee then took up House Bill 1600, which would create an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota law school. Members agreed the program should be treated as a one-time pilot rather than ongoing general fund spending, so they adopted an amendment changing the $400,000 appropriation to one-time funding from the strategic investment fund. The amended bill passed unanimously, and Senator Meyer was assigned to carry it. House Bill 1417, dealing with parole and probation-related policy, was also amended. The committee removed Section 8, which eliminated the bill’s appropriations language, based on testimony that the referenced funding was already included elsewhere in the budget. The amended bill then passed unanimously. The committee also discussed possible future amendments to water study language, including earlier reporting deadlines and a proposal to require larger new water project requests to go through the Water Topics Overview Committee before being introduced, but no final action was taken on those concepts. Several other bills, including the AI-related House Bill 1448 and law enforcement bonus bill 1193, were left for later consideration.

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• recommendations for establishing appropriate family notice and standardized consent provisions for pre-contracts
• recommendations for establishing appropriate family notice and standardized consent provisions for pre-contracts
• standardized consent provisions for and standardized consent provisions for pre<00:19:58.320><c> contracts
• </c><00:20:00.320><c> First</c> pre contracts governing cremation.
• First pre contracts governing cremation.

Committee: Senate Government Operations

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Government Operations Committee met on March 20, 2025, and heard two resolutions. STR 239/SR 215 would request the Department of the Attorney General, Department of Land and Natural Resources, and Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation to provide universal changing accommodations in state facilities, state parks, and city and county parks. The only testimony noted was late comments from DAG; no one testified in person or on Zoom. The committee also heard STR 44, which seeks to convene a legislative working group to recommend family notice and standardized consent provisions for pre-contracts governing cremation. Testimony was mixed: DCCA’s complaints and enforcement office asked to include the Department of Health Environmental branch, while the Hawaii Funeral and Cemetery Association, Mililani Group, Dodo Mortuary, and Soy Garden Mortuary opposed the measure, saying funeral homes already provide the relevant disclosures; Senator Carol Fukunaga and one individual testified in support. The chair said the issue belonged more properly in the consumer protection committee, but the committee would still move the resolution forward and note the concerns in the report. In decision-making, the committee adopted both measures as Senate Draft 1 with technical, non-substantive amendments for clarity, consistency, and style. For STR 44, the committee also agreed to keep DCCA in the working group, add the Department of Health Environmental branch, and change the phrase “mainland jurisdiction” to “other states.” The measures passed with the vice chair and Senator Sam Bentura voting yes, while Senators Morawaki and Favilla were excused.

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• What about, do, do any of your contracting or, or any of your contracts issued, um, in accordance with
• Like the comptroller directs all state agencies to have minimum hub thresholds in your contracting.
• We do not make any contract selections, uh, based on a, a business being a hub.
• OK, so no determinations in, in contracting at PUC are ever made with any consideration at all on the

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

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• 33488 does is, in the process, if we've had a medical review panel that has kind of watched over contracts
• care, we felt like our committee and stuff does not have the actual expertise to review all the contracts
• and make sure that... ...to review all the contracts and make sure that the managed care, the RFP, and
• the contracts are done right.

Summary: The House Health and Welfare Committee approved the minutes from February 18 and 19, then considered several RS introductions. RS 3341, a child care cleanup bill by Rep. Barbara Ehardt, would clarify daycare rules, including allowing monitors for sleeping children if the provider can hear them and is within reach, and it would exclude providers’ own children age five and older from certain counts; it was introduced after a brief question about how “own children” is defined. RS 33042 C1, by Rep. Lucas Kaler, would redefine medical neglect and false reporting in child and adult protective services to address removals based on alleged false medical neglect; Kaler said he removed a proposed cause of action after concerns from members, and some members said they still had concerns about unintended consequences and mandated reporting, but the bill was introduced. The committee also introduced RS 33488, which would allow the Legislature to hire a consultant, with leadership approval, to help review Medicaid managed care contracts and RFPs as the state moves toward managed care; Rep. Vander Wada said the committee lacks the technical expertise and estimated the consultant cost at $200,000, with funding to be worked out through JFAC and leadership. Finally, RS 33491, also by Rep. Vander Wada, would reduce the current resident rehab/community-based services reimbursement rate from $758 to $707 per 15-minute increment, helping balance the budget and funding an independent audit to improve transparency; members asked about the KW settlement and whether the change would affect home and community-based services, and the bill was introduced. The committee then adjourned.

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• CONSUMERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DECIDE WHETHER THEY WISH TO ACCEPT THE PROVISION BEFORE ENTERING INTO THE CONTRACT
• IN ADDITION, THE BILL REPEALS CITIZENS AUTHORITY TO DIRECTLY ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH THE DIVISION OF
• POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT MAY ARISE WHEN A STATE RUN INSURER IS PERMITTED TO DIRECTLY CONTRACT
• IT HAD TO DO WITH THE FACT THAT WE WERE ALLOWING CITIZENS TO CONTRACT DIRECTLY WITH DOE AND THE PEOPLE

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• In the case of the general election, it probably means under the contract we have a 50% increase per
• We have bid contracts with contracts out there and we have to provide the ballots that are required for
• All right, my other follow-up is just on DEI contracts, right?
• I think every contract that we go and put out, we have some goals inside of them.
• that we should have these contracts.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Keywords: 1212, all

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• We should be next. 287G agreements are contracts between ICE and state or local agencies, typically,
• Under the most popular and most pernicious type of 287G contract, the so-called task force model, local
• Nationwide, the number of 287G contracts has risen nearly ninefold from 135 on January 20th of this year
• Under the most popular and most pernicious type of 287G contract, the so-called task force model, local
• nicious type of 287 contract, the so-called task force model.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on the Safe Communities Act, House 2580 and Senate 1681, along with related proposals to limit local and state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, prohibit 287(g) agreements, and expand legal defense for immigrants. Most testimony came from advocates, attorneys, labor leaders, health care professionals, educators, and community members who argued that fear of ICE discourages immigrants from reporting crimes, seeking medical care, attending school, or cooperating with courts, and that a clear statewide policy would improve public safety, due process, and trust in institutions. Several speakers described personal or client experiences involving domestic violence, trafficking, workplace abuse, or children affected by deportation, and many emphasized economic harms to workers, families, and small businesses. Health care witnesses said immigration enforcement is causing patients to miss appointments, avoid emergency rooms, and delay preventive care, with resulting public health consequences. Labor and education representatives said immigrant workers and students are increasingly fearful, and that the state should not allow local police to act as ICE agents or enter 287(g) agreements. ACLU and coalition witnesses cited examples they said showed existing or recent collaboration between local agencies and ICE, including courthouse alerts, vehicle stops, and use of municipal spaces, while also arguing that the bill would still allow cooperation on criminal matters and public safety emergencies. One witness opposed the bill, arguing that serious criminal offenders should be deported and defending ICE’s role. Committee members asked several questions about whether the harms described were widespread or anecdotal, and about the distinction between assisting ICE in civil immigration arrests versus responding to violent or public safety emergencies. Witnesses said the bill was aimed at civil immigration enforcement, not criminal investigations or emergency situations. At the end of the hearing, a committee member requested a study on immigration enforcement’s effect on emergency room wait times, and the committee then adjourned without taking a vote on the legislation.

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• Even when payment for assisted living and long-term care is included in your contract, people are choosing
• Valerie asked if this is in partnership with ASAPs or a privately contracted home care model, or a model
• So the professor from California pointed out very clearly that at the time of signing your contract,
• It would only be on new contracts. Existing residents' contracts would not change.
• It would only be on new contracts. Existing residents' contracts would not change.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission meeting focused on continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), beginning with a presentation from Two Life Communities on its Opus Newton model, which is opening in the fall. Two Life described Opus as a middle-income, modern CCRC built around affordability, care coordination in residents’ apartments rather than separate care buildings, and resident-driven community life. Commissioners asked about financing, home care arrangements, affordability, Medicaid/MassHealth access, and the role of resident councils versus board representation. Two Life said it wants to remain within the CCRC framework, but expressed concern about proposals that would require multiple discrete care levels, impose deadlines on entrance-fee refunds, or require resident board seats. The commission then discussed possible recommendations. There was broad support for Senate Bill 478, which would require clearer disclosure of entrance-fee refund terms in a separate document for prospective residents. On refund timing, members were divided: some favored a one-year deadline or a deadline with waivers, while others opposed a fixed deadline because of financing risks and the potential impact on new development and current residents. Several members suggested keeping the status quo but adding better data collection and reporting on refund timing. On the CCRC definition and marketing, members debated whether the current statutory definition is too vague and whether the commission should recommend clearer standards or a certification-like process, while also noting resource limits for state oversight. Members also discussed the Age CCRC Consumer Guide, with general agreement that it should be updated and made more useful to consumers, possibly with clearer questions to ask and more information about facilities, though some cautioned against adding subjective financial-risk statements that would be hard to administer. On resident representation, several commissioners strongly supported requiring resident voting members on boards, while providers argued that strong resident associations and regular meetings with boards may be preferable and that communities should retain flexibility. The meeting ended with a request for written comments by July 11, draft recommendations to be circulated July 18, and a possible final meeting on July 21, with the commission aiming to finish by August 1.

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• We're the contracting entity for the Office of Nuclear Energy.
• Under DOE, we have to do it under DOE contracts, so headquarters found a mechanism that they could put
• it under a contract under my office.
• We’ve released contracts for high-assay, low-enriched uranium, which is less than 20% enriched in U-235
• And we’re doing contracts for low-enriched uranium throughout the country.

Committee: Joint Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They have contracts with the federal government and support the military.
• For example, if there were a contract to do cleaning services, it could apply there.
• So there are some groups, for example, if you had a contract to do cleaning services.
• Again, I use the example a minute ago about maybe a contract for janitorial services, things like that
• It's almost like a... ...choose or the contract.

Bills: HB82 , HB143 , HB145 , HB160 , HB222 , HB430 , HB445 , HB490 , HB603 , HB619 , HB670 , HB672 , HB763 , HB773 , HB781 , HB810 , HB874 , HB981

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: DWI, driving under the influence, vehicular homicide, penalties, criminal justice, inmates, department of public safety, per diem, local correctional facilities, jail funding, firefighters, law enforcement, medical expenses, dental expenses, disability benefits, domestic violence, domestic abuse, battery of a dating partner, domestic abuse battery, strangulation

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• Senate Bill 1217 amends our statute to make sure that consumers are not required to sign a legal contract
• So, are these already companies that are doing this and contracting with the Department of Corrections
• You're wondering if there's going to be a contracted third party.
• Yes, sir, hearing that there's a third party that would be contracting.
• To sign a contract that they're willing to refund the money if someone's exonerated.

Bills: SJR47 , SB1491 , SB1579 , SB1806 , SB1552 , SB483 , SB63 , SB137 , SB346 , SB514 , SB1344 , SB1360 , SB1380 , SB1437 , SB1189 , SB1217 , SB1221 , SB1262 , SB1272 , SB1325 , SB1339 , SB201

Keywords: voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter

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• was fulfilled and filled out, and there was a lot of stipulations within that contract.
• was fulfilled and filled out, and there was a lot of stipulations within that contract.
• And if we don't need the obligations of that application, ...stipulations within that contract.
• And if we don't need the obligations of that application contract, will we have to pay this back?
• district here, a person who can speak to some of these things, but yes, if you sign a contract to do

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The contracts are take it or leave it, which is how we got in the situation.
• And I've argued in front of the body many times that a contract that's unilateral isn't a contract at
• So, whether Whether they are contracts or not, they are not amendable in any way.
• Only The PBMs get to maintain government contracts and not put out an RFP for the mail order they're
• Most contracts allow you to deliver within a 25-mile radius, as if that's feasible for most prescriptions

Bills: HB3552 , HB2984 , HB4124 , HB3934 , HB3448 , HB3131 , HB4200 , HB4201 , HB3011 , HB1912 , HB3380 , HB3881 , HB3538 , HB3851 , HB3907 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB4457

Committee: House Health and Human Services Oversight

Keywords: childcare, differential pricing, Department of Human Services, child care subsidy, licensed providers, emergency legislation, child care, subsidy program, annual report, program integrity, overpayments, ivermectin, over-the-counter medication, pharmacy immunity, healthcare access, FDA approval, prescription, public health, dentistry, licensing

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• $100,000 or more of annual receipts, you have to annually prepare financial statements every 4 years, contract
• </c><00:04:01.160><c> for</c> statement every 4 years, contract for statement every 4 years, contract
• A pre-need burial contract, also known as a trust, is a way to fund a funeral for the future.
• A pre-need burial contract is a contract that we're talking about today and is regulated by the Attorney
• Pre-need burial contracts are a better product than probably the insurance policies are.

Committee: Senate State & Local Government

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:10 Attendance Roll Call: 00:15 SB 133 Discussion: 00:52 SB 133 Vote: 05:01 SB 226 Discussion: 06:10 SB 226 Vote: 09:36 SJR 62 Discussion: 10:22 SJR 62 Vote: 12:55 SB 261 Discussion: 13:42 SB 261 Vote: 18:19 SB 262 Discussion: 19:10 SB 262 Vote: 26:36 Adjournment: 28:02, 958, all

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• know, to our Headlight program, which helps to run the administration of all of these construction contracts
• It includes contracts with private companies.
• It includes contracts with local municipalities, parishes, and sheriff's offices.
• And so private companies have the ability to partner with a company that we have a contract with to sponsor
• a segment of highway. to partner with a company that we have a contract with to sponsor a segment of

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Senate Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee received updates from the Department of Transportation and Development on its transformation efforts, including a new project delivery dashboard, key performance indicators, and litter abatement work. DOTD said the dashboard is now live and tied to daily field updates, and reported progress on its T4LA initiatives, including improved project transparency, customer service, and a new highway sponsorship litter program. Members praised the department’s work and asked about litter funding, with DOTD saying last year’s $14.7 million litter pickup effort included the legislature’s supplemental appropriation. The committee also heard detailed progress reports on LTIF 1.0 and 2.0, the Office of Highway Construction’s bridge bundling and roadway projects, the Calcasieu River Bridge project, and the Cameron Ferry. DOTD reported that LTIF 1.0 is about 80% complete and that LTIF 2.0 has encumbered nearly $150 million, with several projects ahead of schedule and some under budget. The Office of Highway Construction said 62 bridge projects are in the bundle, 11 are under construction, and emergency procurement has helped accelerate delivery. DOTD said the Calcasieu River Bridge remains on track for a mid-to-late April groundbreaking, with all federal permits in hand and right-of-way acquisition underway; it also reported that new Cameron Ferry boats are under construction and that a privatization proposal from Labmar Ferry Services will go to the Louisiana Transportation Authority. Members then reviewed the draft 2026-2027 highway priority program, which DOTD said includes $913 million for construction across 302 projects and about $1.2 billion total investment. The committee also received public comment on the statewide flood control program, which recommended six projects expected to reduce flood damage by more than $289 million, and on the airport construction and development priority program, which includes 31 air carrier projects and 99 general aviation projects. DOTD also noted no current projects for the rail infrastructure program but said it expects to request $13 million and has 19 projects in the queue, and it presented three port projects that are not yet funded but will be considered by the Louisiana Transportation Authority. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and LSU’s Center for Analytics and Research presented data on impaired driving, saying impaired driving remains a major factor in fatalities and injuries, with alcohol and drugs together contributing to a large share of crashes and about $700 million in annual economic costs. Members discussed youth driving, marijuana, ignition interlock, DWI courts, and enforcement challenges on waterways; the presenters emphasized education, enforcement, and treatment as part of a broader safety strategy. No formal votes were taken during the meeting, and the committee adjourned after receiving the presentations and public comment.

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• buyer, may prefer to shop around, work with some different realtors before they sign any type of contract
• , locking them into a long-term contract with a realtor.
• , locking them into a long-term contract, locking them into a long-term um<00:15:33.279><c> contract<
• </c><00:15:35.600><c> So,</c> um contract with a with a realtor.
• So, um contract with a with a realtor.

Committee: Joint Business and Financial Institutions

Keywords: Business and Financial Institutions - Room 210; 28 January, 2026: 2:00 PM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Obviously, the Pace Force has a contract need for ABC item We would be hopeful that one of our manufacturing
• So I can see that's being one way that revenue could come to the state of Oklahoma as being a contract
• You know, they might be contracting directly with SpaceX, and one of our companies is contracting with
• will only own B, and C will be more advanced than what we will own when we get to the end of the contract
• And we got to get them to be knowledgeable about the contracts that are going to be offered either at

Committee: House A&B Transportation Subcommittee

Keywords: 914, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They're operational, and the old systems, the old contract, is no longer online, so...
• They're operational, and the old systems, the old contract, is no longer online, so we're happy those
• We listed the categories of contracts we know we will have to have in six years.
• So ours are all five-year contracts ending at various times over the next five years.
• Open government was scheduled to go to $4.3 million this year, and we have renegotiated that contract

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes from the prior meeting, and heard budget presentations from the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the State Auditor. The Secretary of State’s office described its FY27 budget, emphasizing efficiency gains from technology, election security work, and business services. It said it is operating with fewer staff than a decade ago, but rising costs and outdated statutory fees are creating deficits in service of process and other operations. The office asked the committee to consider either increasing fees or allowing it to retain a larger share of business-service revenue, and it also proposed creating an Office of Entrepreneurship to help small businesses navigate state government, grants, permits, and related services. Committee members questioned the Secretary of State’s office about fee increases, the current 50-50 split of certain revenues with general revenue, and whether the proposed entrepreneurship office would duplicate existing services. The office said it would complement, not replace, Commerce, SBDC, or grant programs, and would report metrics and policy recommendations to the legislature. The Attorney General then requested a one-time $2 million special revenue appropriation to hire additional lawyers and support staff, citing increased litigation, federal and state legal work, and the need to defend new laws. He also discussed embedded DMV lawyers handling DUI revocation hearings and said the arrangement costs the office just over $200,000. The State Auditor reported that his office is largely self-funded through special revenue and said he wants to reduce reliance on general revenue over time. He highlighted savings from renegotiated leases and an open government contract, discussed the need for more auditors in the Chief Inspector’s Division, and described fraud recovery and P-card operations. A major topic was delinquent land sales: the auditor said the office sold about 17,000 parcels last year and believes online bidding and better marketing could generate substantially more revenue, with the surplus potentially shared among counties, the state, and other programs. Members also asked about securities fee changes, fairness hearings, fire department audits, IT/cybersecurity, and how surplus proceeds from delinquent land sales should be handled. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• That's why we don't have reciprocity with other states and contracting is because it's very unique here
• By the way, we spend about 1.2 million, 1.1 million a year contract with the AGS office now out of Dbpr
• The contracting board. I required 7 C use every 2 years.
• Hundreds 100's of of the contract is these are business owners who hire electricians to go out and do
• And I just got on the list Harbor pilots, a contract, this building inspectors, real estate architects

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• solely on preventing commercial boycotts, prohibiting state funds from being used to invest in or contract
• Florida's existing anti-BDS law by expanding the application to regulate against state financial contracts
• It expands the law to regulate against state financial contracts with parties engaged in academic boycotts
• The district's actions are a result of a current contract written by UTD.
• We have been denied our constitutional rights, all because our contract contained a clause that says

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee heard a long agenda of bills covering education, public safety, local government, labor relations, and foreign policy. Early measures included HB 1055, which would support Florida State University’s Election Law Center; CS/HB 4073, a Leon County local bill updating career service rules for sheriff’s office employees; CS/HB 253, creating penalties for license plate obscuring devices and misuse of emergency-style lights; and HB 293, codifying the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s Office and creating a liaison and advisory council. Members raised questions on academic freedom in HB 1055 and on church-state concerns and oversight in HB 293, but both bills advanced after supportive testimony from university, faith-based, and law enforcement representatives. The committee also approved HB 4029, a local bill for the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, and HB 889, requiring classroom driver education for minors before licensure, with supporters emphasizing roadway safety and teen crash reduction. The committee then took up PCS/HB 731, which would require standardized testing for admission to health-related degree programs at state universities. The sponsor argued the bill would ensure qualified applicants and objective admissions standards, while several members and public witnesses raised concerns that it would duplicate existing requirements like the MCAT and create unnecessary barriers; the bill still passed, though with several no votes. HB 1519, expanding Florida’s anti-BDS law to cover academic boycotts, nonprofits, local governments, and certain grants, drew strong support from Jewish organizations and strong opposition from speakers who argued it chilled free speech and punished criticism of Israel. After an amendment narrowing and clarifying parts of the bill, it passed favorably as a committee substitute. The most contentious debate came on HB 1387, a major overhaul of Public Employees Relations Commission procedures and public-sector union rules. Supporters said the bill would streamline PERC processes, improve fairness, and address cases where unions were certified with very low participation; opponents, including teachers and labor advocates, said it weakened collective bargaining and public employee rights. After a strike-all amendment and extensive testimony, the bill passed as a committee substitute. The committee also approved HB 351, which adds extreme speeding to reckless driving and increases penalties, after removing impoundment language in an amendment, and PCB GOS 25-07, preserving a public records exemption for minors seeking judicial waiver of parental notice/consent for abortion. The meeting adjourned after all measures were reported favorably.