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• Day, where there were members from all different tribes across the United States in full military uniform
• States in full the United States in full military<00:12:52.320> uh military uh military uh uniform
• hearing<00:12:54.920> their<00:12:55.480> stories<00:12:56.480> listening uniform
• hearing their stories listening uniform hearing their stories listening to<00:12:57.320> them

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• National Guard service members have civilian jobs while serving in uniform and perform their duties.
• So the men and women that put on the uniform... ...to defend our country and to help in regional disasters
• It's a uniformed services. Employment and Reemployment Act of 1994.
• And as was mentioned by some of our uniformed volunteers, colleagues, and so forth, if you were to ask

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And just the nicest kids in the world, some of them had on ROC uniforms, some of them had on ball uniforms
• And just the nicest kids in the world, some of them had on ROC uniforms, some of them had on ball uniforms
• ,<00:39:23.359> uh some of them had on ROC uniforms, uh some of them had on ROC uniforms,
• <00:39:23.920> had<00:39:24.160> on<00:39:24.400> ball<00:39:24.720> uniforms
• ,<00:39:25.599> you some of them had on ball uniforms, you some of them had on ball uniforms

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met in September 2025, established a quorum, introduced new member Larry Forester, and approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting. The main presentation came from Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton and Assistant Superintendent Sarah Johnson, who discussed the district’s work serving English language learners and multilingual students, including immigrant and refugee families. They said Warren County now serves roughly 5,500 multilingual students out of about 19,000 total, representing about 92 languages and 90 countries, with 57 certified multilingual teachers, a GO Center, migrant and refugee advocates, and the state’s first international high school. The presenters emphasized that the district welcomes immigrant families and that students and parents generally value public education, but they described major challenges tied to accountability and funding. They explained that multilingual students are tested after one year in the system, even though many need more time to become proficient in English and grade-level standards, and they argued that current graduation-rate rules can unfairly penalize schools when transient students enroll briefly and then leave. They also said the cost of serving this population has risen sharply, with special revenue and especially general-fund spending increasing substantially over the past decade, prompting the district to reallocate resources from EL teacher assistants toward translation technology and additional certified staff. Committee members asked questions about how long-term multilingual students compare with the general student body and whether the district’s data show similar graduation outcomes. Clayton said he did not have the specific comparison data at hand but believed students who stay K-12 generally reach proficiency. He and Johnson asked legislators to consider giving students more time before accountability measures apply and to shift some graduation accountability from individual schools to the district level for highly transient populations, while still maintaining accountability. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• Today I am honored and privileged to wear this uniform once again to honor the sacrifices of my father
• People often thank me for my service, but my 27 years in uniform pale in comparison to the sacrifices
• I wish I could still fit in my uniform. Trust me, it ain't there anymore.
• Trust me, it ain't there uniform.
• and now face challenges that uniform and now face challenges that should<01:34:07.040> not<01

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Next bill is SB 1323, relating to uniform healthcare decisions, Hawaii State Department of Health. ..
• Next bill is SB 1323, relating to uniform healthcare decisions, Hawaii State Department of Health.
• We do support the updating of the legislative HRS to reflect the Uniform Healthcare Decisions Act of
• Peter Hamasaki, Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation on Zoom. Hi, good morning.
• <00:55:39.599> Control um relating to Uniform Control um relating to Uniform Control Substances

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with SB 1442, which would update the statute governing the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division and clarify its role as the state Medicaid provider of intensive mental health services for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. The Department of Health testified in strong support, saying the current statute is outdated and warning against any unfunded mandate because the division relies on federal funding and faces uncertainty about future resources. Written testimony from several organizations also supported the bill. The committees took no immediate action and said they would hold decision-making until later. The hearing then moved to SB 479 on ABLE savings accounts. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center supported the measure, arguing that ABLE accounts help people with disabilities save money without losing benefits and that the state needs more outreach and staffing to expand participation. A testifier with a disability said the bill would help people keep Social Security and housing stability. The chair indicated an intention to move the bill forward, and asked about funding; the discussion settled on a requested appropriation of about $75,000 for incentives. Next, SB 1245 on reimbursement of pharmacists drew broad support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, rural pharmacies, the Hawaii Primary Care Association, and others, who said the bill would improve access to care, especially on neighbor islands and in rural communities, and help pharmacies participate in 340B-related services. The Insurance Division and HMSA raised concerns about bill language, saying it could be read to cover pharmacists outside an insurer’s network and that the scope of reimbursable services needed clarification; the pharmacists’ association said the bill is intended to apply only to in-network pharmacists and should continue to reference existing scope-of-practice law. The hearing also took up SB 1279, which would allow pharmacists to authorize medications via telehealth under certain circumstances. The State Board of Pharmacy opposed the bill, citing patient safety, a pilot project with reported errors, concerns about controlled substances and unregulated technicians, and the view that in-person pharmacist services are safer and already available on the affected islands. Several pharmacies and health care groups supported the measure as a way to preserve 340B access and improve service on Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi, while some local pharmacies said they already provide in-person service and opposed remote dispensing. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• It's an act to amend the Uniform City Court Act and the Uniform Justice Courts Act in relation to obtaining

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The committee met for its final meeting of the year and considered a series of Judiciary-related bills. The first measure, S.48 (Walsh), proposed a constitutional amendment to bar the governor from using messages of necessity for budget-related bills. Supporters argued that budget bills should receive the normal three-day review period and that the public and legislature need more time to examine major spending and policy changes. Despite that support, the motion to advance the bill failed, and it was not reported. Several other bills were advanced with little or no opposition. S.951 (Kavanaugh), requiring disclosure of certain demographic information by real estate brokers and salespersons, was reported to Finance. S.7279 (Scarcella Spanton), allowing certified school psychologists to participate in certifications related to intellectual or developmental disability, was reported to the floor. S.9582 (Gonzalez), concerning persons ineligible to act as fiduciaries, drew concerns that judges should retain discretion and that the bill could create problems for well-intended fiduciaries, but it was still reported to the floor. S.9765 (Sunshine and Litigation Act on protective orders), S.9788 (arbitration), S.9788/9789 (jurisdiction over certain defendants in city and justice courts), S.9848 (contents of claims in the Court of Claims), and S.9894 (rape shield/evidence of a victim’s sexual conduct or dress) were also reported to the floor. The committee also discussed S.9790 (audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings), with supporters saying cameras would increase transparency and public trust while preserving safeguards for sensitive proceedings; it was reported to the floor. Another bill, S.9798, would prohibit the use of reproductive or sexual health devices as evidence of prostitution in certain criminal or civil proceedings; it was reported to Codes. The meeting concluded after all listed bills were acted on, with the chair thanking members and guests and noting the committee would meet again the following week.

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• Or that or the next clause, wearing the uniform or badge of a peace officer.
• Well, I could—oh. uniform or badge of a peace officer. uniform or badge of a peace officer.
• civilian employee who's driving a squad car with lights and sirens activated and wearing a police uniform
• , police uniform, police uniform, but<00:48:17.040> somebody<00:48:17.440> who<00:48
• and you're driving a police uniform and you're driving a squad<00:48:29.400> car<00:48:29.600

Bills: HF3547, HF3651, HF4043, HF4282, HF4095

Keywords: fireworks, public safety, regulation, tax revenue, local government, sale, safety standards, fire safety, ethanol, fuel equipment, compatibility standards, law enforcement, peace officer, unauthorized practice, criminal justice, civics education, jail medication, correctional facility, detention, incarcerated persons

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• Immediate reinstatement, uniform reinstatement procedures across the board.
• So we don't have uniform voting requirements or voting equipment. Thank you.
• We don't have uniform voting requirements or voting equipment across the state.
• And it might be a good idea if we had that uniform across the board. You don't.
• And it might be a good idea if we had that uniform across the board.

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• <00:36:37.359> Public<00:36:37.760> Expression called the Uniform Public Expression
• called the Uniform Public Expression Protection<00:36:38.720> Act<00:36:39.359> or<00:
• And it's there's a reason it's called the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, the model bill, and
• And it's there's a reason it's called the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, the model bill, and
• <00:43:42.480> Public reason it's called the Uniform Public reason it's called the Uniform

Bills: HB0103, HB0070, HB0091

Keywords: First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation

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• In my opinion as well, I think the GENIUS Act requires nationwide uniformity.
• <01:14:05.679> Uh requires a nationwide uniformity. Uh requires a nationwide uniformity.
• . uniformity. uniformity.
• require nationwide uniformity. require nationwide uniformity.
• Uh, there is that concern about nationwide uniformity, and anything we pass may be preempted.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held an informational briefing on digital assets, blockchain, and related regulatory developments. Chair Jarrett Keohoko said the committee was focusing on national and state policy issues around digital assets, while leaving the separate issue of Bitcoin kiosks and fraud to the House Consumer Protection Committee, which had already noticed a similar briefing. No public testimony was taken; the session was for informational updates and member questions. Representatives from the Aptos Foundation, including JC Yun and Michael Cheng, gave a detailed presentation on blockchain basics and Aptos’s technology. They described blockchain as a tamper-resistant digital ledger, explained proof-of-work and proof-of-stake systems, and argued that proof-of-stake networks are faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly. They also emphasized smart contracts and potential uses beyond speculation, such as car titles, college transcripts, collectibles, digital IDs, real estate, and other tokenized assets. The presenters highlighted Aptos’s Hawaii connections and said the technology could help local residents and businesses participate in the digital economy. They cited adoption statistics, including billions of transactions on Aptos, tokenized money market funds from major financial firms, micro-lending applications, decentralized cloud infrastructure, and the rapid growth of stablecoins. They acknowledged concerns about scams and consumer protection, but argued that the answer is stronger regulation and education rather than avoiding the technology altogether.

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• And while companies that produce EVSE have been engaged in the process of developing uniform standards
• the national consensus-based professional not-for-profit organization whose mission is to develop uniform
• <00:29:07.679> standards process of developing uniform standards process of developing uniform
• and equitable weights to develop uniform and equitable weights and<00:30:36.000> measures<00:
• <00:31:44.880> in should begin to see uniformity in should begin to see uniformity in signage

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm carrying House File 2233 on behalf of the Uniform Law Commission.
• And so the Uniform Law Commission has been working on this Uniform Special Deposits Act to remove some
• And so the Uniform Law Commission has been working on this Uniform Special Deposits Act to remove some
• All we would like to see out of this bill is clarity and consistency so that we have a uniform law and
• consistency so that we have a uniform consistency so that we have a uniform law<00:48:49.839>

Bills: HF1392, HF2233, HF695, HF2228, HF1289

Keywords: consumer protection, restitution, attorney general, consumer enforcement, unclaimed funds, victim compensation, settlement funds, special revenue fund, general fund, restitution account, consumer fraud, state treasury, eligible consumers, distribution of funds, tax subtraction, income tax, refund, unpaid compensation, Minnesota Department of Revenue, consumer redress

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• What this bill does is eliminate, in statute, that uniform standard. Schools need to be uniform.
• <01:41:34.000> system<01:41:34.320> of<01:41:34.480> public General and uniform
• system of public General and uniform system of public schools<01:41:35.520> what<01:41:35.639
• <01:41:40.000> standard um in statute that uniform standard um in statute that uniform standard
• that is what schools need to be uniform that is what students<01:41:42.840> require<01:41:43.360

Keywords: 1183, house

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• years, and if you want to look at who the true heroes are, it's not just the people that put the uniform
• from the last four memorabilia uniforms from the last four Wars<01:10:18.440> and<01:10:18.640
• to, we're meeting their needs, and that we have resources available to anyone who has put on that uniform
• to, we're meeting their needs, and that we have resources available to anyone who has put on that uniform
• to, we're meeting their needs, and that we have resources available to anyone who has put on that uniform

Keywords: 1183, house

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• House Concurrent Resolution by Representative Cruz: urge and request the State Uniform Construction Code
• Council to study many provisions of the International Plumbing Code, as well as the Louisiana State Uniform
• Senate Bill 507 by Senator Bartholomew, school attendance, uniform standardized process for determining
• Senate Bill 507 by Senator Bartholomew, provided for school attendance, uniform standardized process
• House Bill 1186 by Representative Jacob Landry, provide relative to uniform construction code inspector

Bills: HR252, HR253, HR254, HR255, HR256, HCR103, HCR104, HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, SCR40, SCR60, SB112, SB131, SB145, SB194, SB268, SB307, SB312, SB319, SB333, SB341, SB346, SB464, SB466, SB488, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, HR9, HR196, HCR27, HCR28, HCR50, HCR62, HCR67, HCR71, HCR78, HCR81, SCR20, HB123, HB251, HB625, HB662, HB709, HB769, HB775, HB783, HB895, HB1011, HB1057, HB1155, HB1186, HB1224, HB1245, HB1247, HB1253, HB1254, HB1255, HB1256, SB8, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB16, SB17, SB18, SB20, SB21, SB22, SB40, SB48, SB55, SB69, SB75, SB77, SB78, SB85, SB102, SB115, SB133, SB140, SB148, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB185, SB197, SB200, SB217, SB235, SB278, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB315, SB324, SB330, SB411, SB416, SB420, SB436, SB438, SB449, SB455, SB456, SB477, SB489, SB521, SB97, SB105, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, SCR2, HCR6, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB61, HB98, HB102, HB139, HB142, HB170, HB185, HB194, HB199, HB231, HB247, HB294, HB336, HB474, HB661, HB842, HB852, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB455, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, HCR32, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB59, HB955, HB1191, HB1234, HB646, HB824, HB341, SB397, SB442, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB926, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, SB47, SB82, SB89, SB149, SB382

Keywords: consumer protection, credit card fees, cash transactions, rounding practices, transparency, low-income, economic impact, residential construction, building codes, inspection practices, housing costs, task force, HR254, House Resolution 254, Ty Hebert, Acadiana Legislative Delegation, Louisiana State University, LSU, graduation, commendation

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• the 1971 Legislative Assembly, they repealed 52-12 and they enacted 54-52.1, which established the Uniform
• We're on to bill draft number 87 related to health insurance benefits coverage provided by the Uniform
• So this bill draft creates another subgroup under our Uniform Group Insurance Program for retired peace
• So this bill draft creates another subgroup under our Uniform Group Insurance Program for retired peace
• last bill draft of the day, Bill Draft 130, related to political subdivision participation in the Uniform

Summary: The Employee Benefits Committee met to approve prior minutes, hear presentations on state employee health insurance, compensation, leave, and related policy issues, and then recess for lunch. PERS reviewed the history and structure of the state health plan, noting the long-standing state-paid family coverage, cost-control measures, wellness incentives, the current grandfathered PPO and high-deductible options, and the effects of recent benefit mandates such as insulin caps, prosthetic coverage, medication management, prescription copay changes, and ambulance balance-billing limits. Committee members questioned the fiscal impact of adding benefits and the possible cost of moving to a non-grandfathered plan, while PERS and HRMS emphasized that health insurance remains the top-ranked employee benefit and that any major plan changes should be considered carefully. HRMS also presented compensation comparisons showing state pay generally below private-market benchmarks, discussed targeted market equity adjustments, identified ongoing recruitment and retention concerns in fields like nursing, IT, engineering, and attorneys, and reviewed leave policies, tuition reimbursement, and family leave comparisons with neighboring states. Job Service provided labor market data showing low unemployment, high labor force participation, and wage growth that still trails some neighboring markets, and OMB explained that prevailing wage requirements apply to federally funded projects under Davis-Bacon, not to ordinary state contracts. After lunch, the committee took up the required process for health insurance mandate bills and adopted an amendment to Joint Rule 211. The amendment clarified that the deadline for submitting mandate measures is intended to allow time for all required reports, including both the cost-benefit analysis and any Employee Benefits Committee actuarial report, while leaving the existing deadline unchanged. The amendment was adopted on a roll call vote, with several members voting yes and a few no votes recorded. The committee then moved into its jurisdiction review of bill drafts, beginning with a bill that would automatically renew pre-tax dental and vision elections; members debated whether it had any actuarial or administrative impact on PERS or the state, and the chair explained that the committee’s role was only to decide whether further analysis was needed before later testimony and recommendations.

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• Up next is Senate Bill 179, which is an act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests
• S. 179, an act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act.
• act<00:18:37.640> relating<00:18:38.240> to<00:18:38.480> the<00:18:38.720> Uniform
• <00:18:39.320> Disclaimer act relating to the Uniform Disclaimer act relating to the Uniform

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional performance by four Vermont music therapists, followed by remarks recognizing music therapy as an evidence-based profession and welcoming the performers to the chamber. The body then handled several referral and procedural matters: Senate Bills 212 and 328, and Senate Bill 325 after an Environment Committee report, were referred to Ways and Means under House Rule 35A because of revenue impacts. The House also read HCR 263, congratulating the 2026 Mount Mansfield Union High School Division 1 championship girls basketball team, and members offered brief congratulations and announcements, including a birthday greeting for the Chief of Staff, notice of an art social, and a reminder about the House Adjournment Pool benefiting Good Samaritan Haven. The House voted to move Senate Bill 206, relating to licensure of early childhood educators, from Government Operations and Military Affairs to Human Services. It then took up House Bill 951, the state budget bill, suspended rules to consider it immediately, and voted not to concur with the Senate’s proposal of amendment. The House requested a committee of conference and appointed Representatives Shay, Feltes, and Lumley to serve on the House side, then suspended rules again to message its action to the Senate forthwith. In the orders of the day, the House passed House Bill 902 on amendments to the City of Barre charter, and passed Senate Bills 142, 179, 227, 230, and 298 in concurrence with proposals of amendment. Action on Senate Bill 223, relating to water quality, was postponed for two legislative days. The House then considered Senate Bill 327 on economic development, hearing detailed testimony from the Commerce and Economic Development, Ways and Means, and Appropriations committees. The bill would support small businesses, repeal the VEGI sunset, create hospitality and culinary workforce initiatives, revise the Rural Industrial Development Grant Program, authorize cash rounding when pennies are unavailable, and establish a C-PACE financing program. Ways and Means offered nine amendments, including changes to VEGI limits, grant language, rounding notice provisions, and C-PACE timing and tax clarifications; the House adopted the amendments and proposed the bill back to the Senate as amended.

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• people from um assaulting law enforcement, which is reprehensible, not knowing when someone's out of uniform
• knowing when someone's out of um out not knowing when someone's out of um out of<00:16:52.639> uniform
• > and<00:16:54.079> you're<00:16:54.480> basically,<00:16:55.440> you of uniform
• and you're basically, you of uniform and you're basically, you know, know, know, creating<00:16:58.320
• Sometimes they're wearing a uniform, sometimes they're not.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I either, so things like AR 60-1, that's the wearing appearance of military uniform, haircuts, PT tests
• Page 1F, this, marriage, Uniform Code of Military Justice, UCMJ, for guard members who are active duty

Bills: HB3257, HB3428, HB3043, HB3044, HB3078, HB3940, HB3432

Keywords: veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, veterans benefits, workplace poster, human resources, employment law, mental health resources, educational resources, HB3043, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits

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• The Texas legislature acted last session to ensure uniform uniformality in local regulations, and SB

Bills: SB 1036, SB 1566, SB 1664, SB 2268, SCR 5, SCR 8, SCR 9, SCR 32, SCR 46

Keywords: residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act