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• for all.
• But can advocate for safe roads for all.
• And that is just for the purpose of decision making. just for the purpose of decision making. just for
• ><c> the</c> &gt;&gt; We thank you for the for the raising the &gt;&gt; We thank you for the for the
• No vote for Moroa. No vote for Brett No. No vote for Moroa.

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2021, a transportation measure creating a framework for electric bicycle and micromobility regulation. The bill would define electric bicycle and electric micromobility device, set age and helmet rules, restrict class 3 e-bikes from sidewalks, allow limited sidewalk use for class 1 and 2 bikes, prohibit high-speed electric devices and certain nonconforming devices in specified locations, update county tax definitions, and change related terminology. Testimony was largely supportive from DOT, police, Honolulu officials, Hawaii Bicycling League, AAA Hawaii, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, and several individuals, while DCCA’s Insurance Division asked for clarity on whether insurance would be required. Committee discussion focused on safety, enforcement, and the fact that no insurance market currently exists for these e-bike classes; members also discussed the need to target bad actors rather than ordinary riders. The chair then proposed and the committee adopted amendments to HB 2021, including clarifying that road-legal, permitted, classified electric bicycles are not subject to insurance requirements at this time; allowing properly classified electric bicycles on sidewalks at 10 mph or less subject to county restrictions; barring high-speed electric devices and other nonconforming devices from public roadways; authorizing impoundment of non-road-legal or improperly registered devices; and requiring direct parental supervision for riders under 16 on class 2 or 3 e-bikes. The committee also made technical and effective-date changes. The recommendation to pass HB 2021 with amendments was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee next took up HB 1641, a related transportation bill addressing high-speed electric devices. The chair explained that the measure would prohibit the sale, lease, rental, distribution, possession, or operation of high-speed electric devices and establish penalties, but the committee’s version would narrow the focus to devices covered by HB 2021. The amended bill would prohibit offering high-speed electric devices for lease or rent, require sellers to comply with the new regulatory framework, ban operation on bicycle lanes, highways, roadways, and streets, and set a civil penalty of $250 to $1,000 per violation. After no further questions, the committee voted to pass HB 1641 with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The meeting then moved to HB 1709, which would transfer regulation of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation and make conforming changes with an appropriation. DOT testified in support, while the PUC and DCCA’s Consumer Advocacy Division raised concerns about preserving consumer protections and the complexity of moving the regulatory framework. Young Brothers supported the bill and said the current system is outdated, but the discussion remained ongoing; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 1709 is shown.

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• </c> can go out and look for this mushroom. can go out and look for this mushroom.
• </c> know we might find the cure for cancer. know we might find the cure for cancer.
• So again, I think it's really good experience for them. Please call the roll for the vote.
• So, thank you all for your patience and thank you for your support of these students.
• Good for the group. comments? Good for the group.

Committee: House Tourism & Outdoor Recreation

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• I know New Mexico ranks very high among other states, especially in the Southwest, for employee pay on
• For the next three years, we are asking for $150,000 each year for operations.
• I'm not sure if that fixed it for them or not. I hope it did.
• I was hopeful that maybe when I started, we'd be able to really see some retention for a couple of years
• What is the process for the approval for that?

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• And with that, I'm available for questions. Members, any questions for Logan?
• have names for and a room set up for.
• Thank you for those that came in to speak on this and for Willoughby for running this bill.
• Gutierrez for their powerful testimony today. I'm sorry for your loss.
• you to the sponsor for working on this legislation and for working for the community.

Bills: HB2180 , HB2184 , HB2188 , HB2194 , HB2206 , HB2321 , HB2322 , HB2438 , HB2442 , HB2448 , HB2727 , HB2797

Committees: House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference

Keywords: appropriation, funding, University of Arizona, education, state budget, fetal death, funeral homes, informed consent, abortion, women's rights, medical assistance, emotional support, language acquisition, early intervention, hearing impairment, grant program, deaf education, health care, insurance claims, prior authorization

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• High school.
• for the cost?
• I don't believe that there is a there's a bar fund that for clients to apply for for under certain.
• I certainly hope the concerns some members have for the privacy of voters extends to my bill to raise
• Additionally, the threshold is for prescription for this.

Summary: The committee began with lengthy testimony and affidavits criticizing the Arizona State Bar, with speakers alleging selective discipline, due process problems, and retaliation against attorneys who take controversial cases. Committee members questioned the witnesses and discussed whether the bar and court system properly oversee attorney discipline, but no action was taken on that testimony. The committee then considered several election-related bills. SB 1037 would impose stricter security requirements on voting and tabulating equipment, including no internet access, tamper-proof seals, chain-of-custody documentation, nonstop video at accounting centers, and criminal penalties for violations; it passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1038 would require rapid public release of cast vote records, but an amendment changed the timing and transmission process; the amended bill passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1040 would expand public access to voter registration rolls through an internet portal and a read-only format; it also passed 4-2 with one not voting. The committee next approved SB 1039, which would allow attorneys who prevail in bar discipline matters to seek damages for reputational harm and lost earnings; it passed 4-2 with one not voting after extensive discussion about bar procedures, interim suspension, and whether attorneys can practice while under investigation. SB 1053, reducing concealed carry permit fees for Arizona residents, passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1057, requiring ballot paper fraud-countermeasure features, also passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1060, removing a voting exemption for U.S. citizens who have never resided in the United States, passed 3-2 with two not voting. The committee then heard SB 1061, which would lower the fentanyl threshold for enhanced sentencing from 200 grams to 9 grams; testimony focused on whether the bill would sweep in users as well as dealers, but the transcript ends before a vote is taken.

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• Is there a policy for adjustment for inflation to that threshold?
• Couple that with high turnover and a national CPA shortage, there's a desperate need for technical assistance
• I'm hoping... I'm hoping those that have signed up for WAM services is to get their F-66 done.
• And I was maybe most importantly for... I was also the treasurer for my church for 3-plus years.
• Thank you for your interest in it and for your time.

Committee: Joint Management Audit Committee

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• </c><00:06:01.720><c> purpose</c><00:06:02.080><c> of</c> for the purposes for the purpose of for the
• to various colleges, high schools, and other schools that may apply for student IDs.
• I would hope so.
• I would hope so. agree with that. I would hope so.
• Um For<00:39:26.200><c> committee</c><00:39:26.520><c> conferences</c> For committee conferences For

Committee: House Election Law

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• Thank you for being here.
• This is a very busy time for these members and for us, so again, I ask for unanimous consent to adjust
• for House Bill 14.
• I thank the tax committee for all of their work, and hopefully, I really hope that in the future, we
• Thank you, Senator Block for doing the shout out for the Lieutenant Governor's dad.

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• for federal funds.
• I always appreciate you for that. Is there any questions for Ms. Russell?
• I just want to say thank you for your support. For that mobile home project.
• A bill for us for $500 million for the Housing Trust Fund that will allow us to do a lot more across
• Assessments for businesses in rural areas that might be facing very high energy costs.

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• You are a model for me.
• But, you know, I just, I'm really happy for her. I'm happy for her.
• And thank you for that and appreciate all of the things that you've done for the state and for our community
• Rising to ask for your vote for this bill on final passage.
• and reduced-cost replacements for up to five years for when this happens.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification

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• Dutton for his time. for a motion.
• I agree, and I hope members will vote on this bill for those reasons.
• This is sometimes a last chance for these young people to obtain their high school degrees, so thank
• And I just wanted to say that I appreciate you looking out for new moms, and I hope that you'll help
• The legislative findings under Section 39.002 of the Local Government Code simply state the hoped-for

Bills: HJR175 , HJR88 , HB21 , HB49 , HB216 , HB346 , HB573 , HB565 , HB954 , HB1953 , HB2686 , HB1441 , HB2734 , HB1650 , HB3161 , HB2876 , HB3185 , HB3388 , HB2761 , HB3233 , HB 1186 , HB1534 , HB5506 , HB5129 , HB3619 , HB778 , HB2867 , HB3221 , HB3672 , HB2434 , HB4903 , HB3687 , HB3675 , HB4609 , HB4582 , HB4921 , HB3866 , HB3901 , HB4534 , HB2446 , HB3984 , HB700 , HB4012 , HB4491 , HB4088 , HB229 , HB4234 , HB722 , HB4136 , HB4105 , HB4413 , HB170 , HB551 , HB2858 , HB3053 , HB3142 , HB3180 , HB3722 , HB2200 , HB1794 , HB1784 , HB1581 , HB2530 , HB4308 , HB1896 , HB2974 , HB3359 , HB4580 , HB2458 , HB2215 , HB3332 , HB2278 , HB3015 , HB3151 , HB1368 , HCR9 , HCR40 , HB5138 , SB17 , HB4944 , HB2284 , HB3421 , SB1569 , SB2420 , SB1968 , SB2351 , SB2544 , SB1490 , SB1349 , SB1568 , SB2776 , HB3531 , HB2149 , HB4327 , HB3158 , HB3717 , HB4520 , SB888 , SB552 , HB3138 , HB3704 , HB2921 , HB4853 , HB4506 , HB3892 , HJR161 , HJR175 , HJR88 , HB1937 , HB3334 , HB5444 , HB5137 , HB361 , HB321 , HB5447 , HB464 , HB678 , HB2294 , HB4172 , HB3225 , HB1769 , HB5394 , HB1837 , HB1787 , HB2271 , HB2440 , HB5134 , HB5149 , HB2151 , HB2073 , HB2186 , HB2025 , HB1936 , HB1777 , HB1663 , HB 1306 , HB 1290 , HB1527 , HB4802 , HB3462 , HB2963 , HB2462 , HB2560 , HB644 , HB2725 , HB2621 , HB2588 , HB1443 , HB1403 , HB3032 , HB1557 , HB1664 , HB2811 , HB2088 , HB2598 , HB3062 , HB3134 , HB3940 , HB4027 , HB4097 , HB4862 , HB4170 , HB4157 , HB4205 , HB4279 , HB4377 , HB4838 , HB5424 , HB5294 , HB4870 , HB4763 , HB5639 , HB4112 , HB2275 , HB1677 , HB5014 , HB3848 , HB3797 , HB3727 , HB3709 , HB3177 , HB3057 , HB4176 , HB4202 , HB2180 , HB3528 , HB3658 , HB21 , HB49 , HB216 , HB346 , HB573 , HB565 , HB954 , HB1953 , HB2686 , HB1441 , HB2734 , HB1650 , HB3161 , HB2876 , HB3185 , HB3388 , HB2761 , HB3233 , HB 1186 , HB1534 , HB5506 , HB5129 , HB3619 , HB778 , HB2867 , HB3221 , HB3672 , HB2434 , HB4903 , HB3687 , HB3675 , HB4609 , HB4582 , HB4921 , HB3866 , HB3901 , HB4534 , HB2446 , HB3984 , HB700 , HB4012 , HB4491 , HB4088 , HB229 , HB4234 , HB722 , HB4136 , HB4105 , HB4413 , HB170 , HB551 , HB2858 , HB3053 , HB3142 , HB3180 , HB3722 , HB2200 , HB1794 , HB1784 , HB1581 , HB2530 , HB4308 , HB1896 , HB2974 , HB3359 , HB4580 , HB2458 , HB2215 , HB3332 , HB2278 , HB3015 , HB3151 , HB1368 , HCR76 , HCR127 , HCR9 , HCR40

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• For example, the U.S.
• hard for the industry.
• And they're charging you $15 for three shrimp when they're getting it for $1 to $2.
• High production costs, high shortages of labor.
• To thank Representative Anchia for laying this out and filing this bill, and I would hope that you would

Bills: HB1958 , HB2031 , HB2879 , HB3285 , HB3995 , HB4487 , HB4558 , HB4560 , HB4876 , HB4899 , HB5212 , HB5317 , HB5543 , HB5567 , SB1333

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

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• CS for CS SB 162 and CS for CSSB 1634 by Senator Gaetz.
• So with that, I ask for your support. Michelle, please call the roll on CS for CS for SB 598.
• C.S. for C.S. for SB 682 on domestic violence. C.S. for C.S.
• We’ve advocated for it for years.
• Both property insurance and automobile insurance rates are way too high for our residents.

Bills: S0042 , S0688 , S0762 , S1168 , S1296 , S1298 , S1300 , S1318 , S1332 , S1376 , S1548 , S1570 , S1574 , S1632 , S1634 , S1750

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 42 on specific medical diagnosis and child protective investigations. A late-file strike-all amendment was adopted that made only stylistic changes to align with the House version. Supporters said the bill would help DCF and child protective teams better identify rare medical conditions and give parents a chance to defend against mistaken abuse findings. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1570, which restores a prior program to help locate missing persons with special needs through voluntary tracking devices and coordination with sheriff’s offices and CARD centers, with nonrecurring funding included. Members then advanced several education, disability, and public services measures. CS for CSSB 182 created a teacher training and mentoring program for high-performing current and retired teachers to mentor teachers in D- and F-rated schools, and CS for CSSB 794 required background screening for employees in residential and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities while directing APD to study support coordination quality, workforce issues, and service gaps. Testimony on SB 794 strongly supported better training, lower caseloads, and more consistent support coordination. The committee also favorably reported CS for CS SB 1168 on background screenings, CS for CS SB 214 to allow rural special districts to pay verified invoices directly, CS for SB 1376 to create grants for genetic counseling education, and SB 1574 (Maddie’s Law) to add newborn screening for biliary atresia; the latter drew emotional support and testimony that early screening could save lives and reduce transplant costs. The committee heard and passed a number of other policy bills, including CS for CS for SB 1510, the DEP agency package, after environmental groups warned that one provision could delay basin management protections and allow more septic systems in impaired watersheds; the bill still passed favorably. Members also approved CS for CS for SB 598 on funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 688 to license naturopathic doctors, SB 1318 on scholarship account reversion rules, CS for CS for SB 682 on domestic violence injunctions and penalties, SB 130 on workforce training for current and former inmates, and SB 1548, the latest Live Local affordable housing update. Several bills were briefly postponed or taken up later in the meeting. In the latter portion of the meeting, the committee approved CS for C.S. for SB 536 on criminal gang membership criteria, CS for C.S. SB 762 on assigning conflict capital cases across regional counsel offices, SB 1332 on career offender registration requirements, CS for CS for SB 1742 creating a new offense for indecent exposure of sexual organs to a child, and CS for SB 1750 increasing penalties for serious sex offenses and child sexual abuse material crimes. The committee also debated CS for SB 1226 on Public Employee Relations Commission procedures and union certification rules, including a late-file amendment setting a 60% threshold and 25% quorum for recertification; the discussion focused heavily on constitutional concerns, union rights, and differences between first responders and other public employees. The transcript ends while that bill’s debate is still underway, with the committee having already taken numerous favorable votes throughout the meeting.

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• Our hope rests in the greatness of your power. Nothing is impossible for you.
• So this is something that's good for ratepayers, and I hope the members will support it.
• a high threshold, and we need to be careful with what we're asking our voters to vote for.
• We have to wait for that. We have to wait for the steady one moment. We have to wait for it.
• I will never forget a girl at my high school was outed, and it took three days for her to just not show

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• So I thank you for your time today, for welcoming Christine, and for your kind words, Chair.
• </c> members um for the record I I stand for members um for the record I I stand for questions<01:25:
• </c><01:32:23.119><c> uh</c> you for the clarification and for uh you for the clarification and for uh
• I hope that answers your question, sir. Thank you. I got a solution for you.
• </c> think that for those uh for that think that for those uh for that generation<01:45:54.360><c> or

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

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• We have 25... ...for and what that person stood for in history.
• increased from 500 to up to 2,500 for the first offense, 5,000 for the second, 7,500 for the third or
• Are we for real?
• I am a former teacher at Niceville High School who lost her job for defending her gay son.
• I hope that you will act with kindness and love and compassion for young people in our state and not

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and voted on a series of bills covering child abuse reporting, firearms products liability, crime victim records, guardianship eligibility, historic monuments, animal welfare, juvenile justice, and restrictions on sex reassignment care for minors. HB 373, on the statute of limitations for violations involving required child abuse reports, passed unanimously. HB 1551, as amended, clarified that a firearm is not defective merely because it lacks optional safety features and preserved design-defect claims and nonretroactivity; after substantial testimony and debate, it passed 13-5. CS/HB 1113, expanding public-records protections for crime victims and briefly exempting law enforcement victims, passed unanimously. CS/HB 737, allowing courts more discretion in appointing guardians with prior felony convictions and adding a narrow exception for certain older convictions, also passed unanimously as amended.

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• </c><00:01:32.880><c> this</c> um disabled veterans apply for this um disabled veterans apply for this
• </c> been able to do we added recipients for been able to do we added recipients for those<00:03:35.879
• It's a range and retreat building for wheelchair and amputee veterans to use for free.
• It's a range and retreat building for wheelchair and amputee veterans to use for free.
• you for your comments.

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• </c><00:12:28.839><c> the</c><00:12:28.959><c> day</c> Windam High School our page for the day Windam
• High School our page for the day [Applause] [Music] [Music] [Music] Mr<00:12:41.320><c> Speaker</c><
• Representative Marjorie Hall, for the minority of the committee, chair recognizes Representative Hope
• Remember, this is for kids ages 11 to 14. The high school survey is 98 questions.
• Vote for Amendment 1316 so that these loving and devoted families can take an iota of hope from today's

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• Thank you so much for having us. We're excited for you to come tour the John Paul Taylor Center.
• We have a high school and postgraduate education.
• We also have multi-disciplinary team meetings for that youth.
• for their commitment.
• We're here for today and tomorrow. So we've got the room.

Committee: House Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

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• At a time when grocery prices remain high and demand for assistance is great, the loss of these shipments
• At a time when grocery prices remain high and demand for assistance is great, the loss of these shipments
• The future of Seaford is exactly what we should hope for in our small cities and towns across America
• So I hope that we can catch up with you sometime for that. Congratulations on an incredible season.
• One can only hope that Republicans will have seen the light by then and that we won't be up for appliance