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• A 2018 study at the University of Pennsylvania randomly assigned students into two categories, one, limiting

Bills: HB713, HB827, HB932, HB499, HB510, HB163, HB296, HB879, HB913, HB163, HB296

Keywords: healthcare, maternal health, reporting requirements, Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, health provider immunity, workplace violence, nurses, grant program, healthcare facilities, safety measures, safety, nursing, grants, healthcare safety, verbal abuse, physical abuse, nurse empowerment, occupational therapy, licensure, interstate practice

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• myriad of issues, including caseloads, number of available attorneys, and number of cases awaiting assignment

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on Proposition 36 and its implementation, with judicial and budget officials describing it as a major shift from misdemeanor to felony processing for repeat drug possession and certain theft offenses. Witnesses explained that the law creates a treatment-mandated felony process that can lead to dismissal if a defendant completes treatment, but also requires evaluations, court monitoring, and potentially long, open-ended supervision. Judicial representatives said the new law is already generating large numbers of filings, creating workload, staffing, courtroom, and facility pressures, and that access to treatment beds, housing, and evaluation capacity is limiting participation. Several speakers emphasized that collaborative courts are effective but are not a perfect fit for Prop. 36 because those programs are typically probation-based and serve different risk/need populations. Court officials from San Bernardino and Orange counties said the impacts vary by county but are severe, with some counties seeing hundreds or more filings in a short period and others moving more slowly to build treatment infrastructure first. They argued that Prop. 36 is effectively an unfunded mandate unless the state provides more resources for judges, staff, facilities, treatment, housing, and supervision. The Legislative Analyst’s Office noted that Prop. 36 will reduce the Proposition 47 savings that fund mental health and substance use treatment grants, but said the near-term reduction is relatively modest and that the full effect will take time to appear because of the way those savings are calculated. Members of the committee repeatedly raised concerns that the state is underfunding the courts and counties needed to carry out the new law. The committee also reviewed the Governor’s proposed trial court operations budget, including a partial restoration of a prior $97 million cut and additional ongoing funding. Judicial branch officials said the restoration helped avoid furloughs, hiring freezes, and service reductions, and supported cybersecurity, technology, staffing, and records management. The LAO recommended that the Legislature seek more detail on how midyear restorations are handled and consider clarifying language for transferring unspent trial court trust fund monies to the General Fund. Finance said the flexibility in the ongoing funding was intentional and would be taken back for consideration. In a separate item, the committee heard testimony on a $6.3 million increase for Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal appointed counsel programs. Judicial officials and appellate project representatives said the system is facing a crisis because indigent appeals have risen sharply while the number of panel attorneys has fallen, leaving many cases waiting months for counsel. They argued the proposed increase would help but is still below what is needed to recruit and retain attorneys and prevent delays that affect criminal, juvenile, and child welfare cases. The committee also discussed the Tracy courthouse project in San Joaquin County, where local officials said reopening a courthouse closed since 2011 is necessary to serve a growing population and relieve overcrowding elsewhere. The LAO and Finance both noted the project is next in line under the facilities plan, though LAO suggested the Legislature could consider whether other facility priorities should come first.

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• In particular, KRC believes that assigning the Auditor of Public Accounts the authority to appoint new

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:45 SB 245 Discussion 02:20 SB 245 Roll Call Vote 04:12 SB 112 Discussion 05:25 SB 8 Discussion 25:20, 958, all

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then took up Senate Bill 245, which would give the legislature more authority to review appointments to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission and clarify language about commissioners serving before confirmation. The sponsor said the bill was meant to allow a deeper background review and prevent unconfirmed appointees from voting on budget matters. The bill was adopted with a sub and title amendment, and Senator Boswell explained his yes vote as a way to ensure timely and proper confirmation votes in the future. The committee then discussed Senate Bill 112, concerning fishing on privately owned lakes and ponds. Senator Boswell argued that landowners should be able to fish on their own property without a license and should control fish harvest on private waters, while still requiring permission for others to fish. Commissioner Rich Storm opposed the proposal, saying landowners already may fish on their property, warning that the bill could reduce fishing-license revenue and federal grant support, and noting the department’s work stocking fish, maintaining access, and funding conservation programs. Senator Webb said he was exploring possible compromise language, and other members raised concerns about pay lakes, youth access, and potential abuse of exemptions. Boswell ultimately withdrew the bill voluntarily, and the committee agreed not to vote on it that day. Finally, the committee heard a discussion-only presentation on Senate Bill 8, focused on long-term energy policy and the role of the Public Service Commission. The sponsor said Kentucky needs a broader energy strategy to address growing demand from new industries such as large data centers, grid capacity limits, and the need for expertise and possibly different pay scales to recruit qualified staff. Members responded positively to the discussion, noting the importance of the PSC and the need for continued work on the issue, but no vote was taken.

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• In Indian country and federal Indian lands, depending on where the jurisdiction lies, we will assign

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• are going to pass out, and for those who are not here, you'll get an email for the subcommittee assignments

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• The legislature has assigned a number of grants to the Department of Education, but in the past few years

Keywords: 1183, house

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• to return within the time prescribed to an adult community correctional facility to which he was assigned
• 35:31.960><c> was</c> correctional facility to which he was correctional facility to which he was assigned
• </c><02:35:33.800><c> Or</c><02:35:33.920><c> being</c><02:35:34.200><c> a</c> assigned or transferred
• Or being a assigned or transferred.

Keywords: 916, all

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• It would also assign the SNAP benefit cost share, linked to the payment error rate, to the state.
• It would<02:27:16.560><c> also</c><02:27:16.840><c> assign</c><02:27:17.400><c> the</c><02:27:17.480>
• <c> SNAP</c><02:27:17.960><c> benefit</c><02:27:18.360><c> cost</c> would also assign the SNAP benefit
• cost would also assign the SNAP benefit cost share,<02:27:19.280><c> linked</c><02:27:19.560><c> to<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I understand, and I understood the assignment when I ran for elected office. I'm a tough cookie.
• I understand and I understood<02:44:20.160><c> the</c><02:44:20.399><c> assignment</c><02:44:20.800><
• when</c><02:44:21.040><c> I</c><02:44:21.120><c> ran</c><02:44:21.359><c> for</c> understood the assignment
• when I ran for understood the assignment when I ran for elected<02:44:22.080><c> office.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Um, 21 years ago, before I got assigned to this committee, I was on the Agriculture and Environment Committee
• /c><00:21:01.280><c> before</c><00:21:01.600><c> I</c><00:21:01.760><c> got</c><00:21:02.000><c> assigned
• </c><00:21:02.320><c> to</c><00:21:02.559><c> this</c> years ago, before I got assigned to this years
• ago, before I got assigned to this committee,<00:21:03.120><c> I</c><00:21:03.360><c> was</c><00:21:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We are not here to assign blame, but continued misalignment between federal actions and local governments
• are</c><02:03:17.360><c> not</c><02:03:17.520><c> here</c><02:03:17.679><c> to</c><02:03:17.840><c> assign
• We are not here to assign relationships.
• We are not here to assign blame,<02:03:18.639><c> but</c><02:03:18.960><c> continued</c><02:03:19.520

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The hearing of the Minnesota Senate Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts on Minnesotans and Economic Stability focused on federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, especially ICE and CBP operations, and their alleged constitutional and civil-rights impacts. Opening remarks from both parties emphasized the need for calm, cooperation, and public safety, though they sharply differed on the causes of the current situation. Republican members argued that violent criminal undocumented immigrants should be removed and that state and local officials should cooperate with federal authorities. Senator McEwen and other Democrats described the federal presence as abusive and terrorizing, citing deaths, family separations, and community fear, and called for accountability and truth-telling. The chair also held a moment of silence for Renee Mlin Good and Alex Prey before testimony began. Testimony from the ACLU of Minnesota and the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota described what they said was a large-scale federal enforcement operation, including Operation Metro Surge, with widespread alleged violations of the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Tenth, and other constitutional amendments. Witnesses cited alleged racial profiling, warrantless arrests, excessive force, denial of counsel, detention out of state, and failure to comply with court orders. They referenced specific cases involving Susan Tinure, Abdi Khadir Nure, Victor Manuel Diaz, and others, as well as reports of journalists and community members being threatened or detained while documenting ICE activity. The witnesses also said the federal government’s lack of transparency makes it difficult to know how many people have been detained or deported and argued that the harm extends to both immigrants and citizens. Committee members asked questions about ICE entering homes without judicial warrants, federal claims about constitutional limits, and access to counsel for detainees moved out of state. The witnesses said that out-of-state detention, poor locator systems, paid phone access, and lack of privacy make legal representation difficult or impossible, and that civil-rights remedies often come too late because people are removed before cases are resolved. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the committee moved from opening statements into testimony and member questions.

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• This legislation bumps it up to five so they can vote properly and assigns them the task, and if you
• This legislation bumps it up to five so they can vote properly and assigns them the task, and if you
• This legislation bumps it up to five so they can vote properly and assigns them the task, and if you
• This legislation bumps it up to five so they can vote properly and assigns them the task, and if you

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• which I just lost because I was on the amendment, oh, 193:3 all addresses the change of school or assignment
• all addresses the change of<03:57:49.840><c> school</c><03:57:50.120><c> or</c><03:57:50.399><c> assignment
• </c><03:57:50.840><c> in</c><03:57:50.960><c> the</c><03:57:51.120><c> best</c> of school or assignment
• in the best of school or assignment in the best interest<03:57:51.800><c> of</c><03:57:51.960><c> the

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first noted that House Bill 398, concerning Holocaust and genocide studies, and House Bill 131 had already been handled previously and were off the schedule. It then took up House Bill 740, which would require the Department of Education to maintain permanent records for closed charter schools. After brief discussion about overlap with another charter-school bill that already addressed closure and records, Representative Freeman moved to table the bill. The committee voted 16-0 to table/ITL the bill, and it was placed on the consent calendar. The main discussion centered on House Bill 557, which would require additional information on school budget ballots, including average cost per pupil, enrollment history, and teacher-to-administrator ratios. Members raised concerns that the bill was duplicative of existing law, overly detailed, costly to towns, and potentially electioneering or cumbersome on ballots. Supporters argued it would improve transparency and help voters who do not attend deliberative sessions or use online resources. The committee did not vote on the bill during the discussion; instead, members moved into caucus and later indicated they would hold the bill until Monday for further review. Later, the committee turned to House Bill 699 on special education definitions and considered Amendment 0606H. The sponsor explained the amendment was developed with the Department of Education after hearing testimony and was intended to align state definitions with federal law and incorporate recommendations from a prior audit, including changing “functionally blind pupils” to “students with visual impairments.” Some members supported the changes as responsive to the hearing and audit, while others objected that the amendment was still confusing, had not fully addressed stakeholder concerns, and should wait for a more comprehensive special education audit. The discussion also referenced House Bill 754 and another amendment, but the transcript ends before final action on HB 699 is shown.

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• And also, they testified that complicated projects may not be appropriate to be assigned to third-party
• projects may not be appropriate<01:40:31.000><c> to</c><01:40:31.280><c> be</c><01:40:31.480><c> assigned
• </c><01:40:31.880><c> to</c> appropriate to be assigned to appropriate to be assigned to third-party

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• That's a very dangerous assignment you've given me, Mr.
• I think we drafted this amendment as though it were an assignment we typically get from you, which is
• So the original text of House Bill 297 is all contained in that section one. assignment we typically
• get from you assignment we typically get from you which<00:44:47.760><c> is</c><00:44:47.839><c> to</

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a non-germane amendment to HB 297 that would create the Granite State Home Mitigation and Resiliency Program. Insurance Commissioner DJ Beton, joined by department staff, explained that the proposal is intended to help homeowners afford insurance by funding proactive home improvements that reduce risk and improve insurability. He said the program would be funded by the first $1 million collected annually from the insurance premium tax, with grants of up to $10,000 available on a first-come, first-served basis. Beton described the problem as rising homeowners insurance premiums, hard-market underwriting, nonrenewals, and the resulting shift to more expensive surplus lines coverage. He said eligible projects could include roof fortification, exterior improvements, flood-related foundation work, and removal of hazardous trees or limbs. He cited similar programs in other states, especially Alabama, Louisiana, and North Carolina, as evidence the model can work and noted that industry representatives were present in support. He also said the program would use means testing aligned with the Department of Energy’s weatherization program to target lower-income applicants. Members asked about the non-germane process, who would administer the program, and how the bill would prevent misuse of grant funds. The commissioner said the department would administer the program using one repurposed existing position, with Treasury handling fund flow through an MOU. Staff explained that applicants would have to show completed work through a signed contract, itemized work, and a sworn contractor affidavit, with some upfront payment allowed for materials and the remainder paid after completion. The chair and members discussed that the amendment is being attached to a different bill only to move the proposal through committee and on to House Finance for further consideration.

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• Individual rooms of a rectory, the living space for Catholic priests assigned to a church, have been
• for a of a rectory the living space for a Catholic<02:07:42.480><c> priests</c><02:07:42.840><c> assigned
• </c><02:07:43.159><c> to</c><02:07:43.280><c> a</c><02:07:43.400><c> church</c> Catholic priests assigned
• to a church Catholic priests assigned to a church have<02:07:44.040><c> been</c><02:07:44.199><c> questioned

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• To the best of his knowledge, he is still pending committee assignment on a few of his bills.
• number of members have raised issues with him, and he wanted to say that there are currently 34 bills assigned
• executive session on something that is controversial when somebody is missing. had 34 bills that were assigned
• to this had 34 bills that were assigned to this committee<00:26:12.039><c> I'm</c><00:26:12.120><c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met for its first meeting of the new session with opening remarks, member introductions, and a discussion of committee logistics. Members described their backgrounds and priorities, including criminal justice, right-to-know and privacy issues, domestic violence, death-with-dignity legislation, abortion, firearms, landlord-tenant policy, housing, and technology/privacy concerns. The chair noted there were already 34 bills assigned to the committee and expected more, and said the committee would likely continue to have a heavy workload this session. The chair also outlined how the committee would operate: meetings would generally be on Wednesdays, with possible Mondays as needed; hearings would not require a quorum, but executive sessions would; and members were asked to provide updated phone numbers and email addresses, especially cell numbers. He explained that the committee would continue its practice of seating members in a mixed partisan arrangement to encourage communication, and that the new clerk had joined the committee. A significant portion of the meeting focused on procedures for executive sessions and meeting times. The chair said the committee would follow the traditional rule allowing executive sessions on bills heard that day if proper notice was given, but he would avoid taking up controversial matters without full attendance. Members then discussed whether meetings should start at 9, 9:30, or 10 a.m., with concerns raised about long commutes, evening obligations, and winter driving after dark. No formal vote was taken in the portion provided, but the chair indicated he would try to accommodate the committee’s preference while balancing the workload.

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• Um, an interesting question was, did you ask to be on this committee, or were you just assigned?
• be on this committee or were<00:12:07.360><c> you</c><00:12:07.560><c> just</c><00:12:08.360><c> assigned
• </c><00:12:09.360><c> uh</c><00:12:09.600><c> and</c><00:12:10.000><c> any</c> were you just assigned
• uh and any were you just assigned uh and any passion<00:12:11.120><c> thing</c><00:12:11.440><c> you

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting was an orientation for the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee, led by Chair Bob Harb. He reviewed committee procedures, including pink cards for witnesses, blue sheets for counts, use of drawers in the committee room, scheduling practices, and how bills would be posted and distributed. Members briefly introduced themselves and explained why they wanted to serve on the committee, with several citing interests in conservation, water quality, outdoor recreation, land use, and related local issues. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 1113, relative to OHRV operation on certain highways within the town of Windsor. Representative Ré Colcombe, the sponsor, explained that the bill would allow local OHV/UTV access across a short section of state road in Windsor so residents on divided portions of town could travel legally between areas. He said the town selectmen were already allowing OHRV use on town roads, the route was paved, traffic impacts were expected to be minimal, and local police had no objections. He also said the town would hold public hearings and notify abutters as required, and that if the select board ultimately opposed the proposal he would recommend killing the bill. Members asked about the legal authority for the change, speed limits, traffic volume, winter maintenance, and whether the Department of Transportation or select board had to approve the route. Colcombe said the town must hold a public hearing and that the change would need to be incorporated into RSA 258:10, section 4. He said the road is maintained by the town in winter and by the state in summer. An opponent, Anne Davis, testified that she opposed the bill, saying ATV use should be treated as a tool for forest management rather than recreation, that law enforcement capacity in Windsor was a concern, and that she believed affected residents should be fully notified before any approval. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• a belt-and-suspenders, um, giving the State Board of Education the authority to do a change of assignment
• a belt-and-suspenders, um, giving the State Board of Education the authority to do a change of assignment
• a belt-and-suspenders, um, giving the State Board of Education the authority to do a change of assignment

Keywords: 1191, senate, all