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• Uh, Senator Hauschild, before we go to your great testifiers who have come down in the cold from the
• I'm here today to speak in support of Senate File 542, which creates a test case for housing development
• from the Northland come down in the cold from the Northland um<00:03:43.239> I<00:03:43.360><
• of government with sales tax for another unit of government.
• <00:11:46.360> so tax for another unit of government so tax for another unit of government

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• It might surprise you that the largest port in the United States is not Los Angeles, it's not Houston
• They were last eradicated from the United States in 1966.
• Um, it has devastated our poultry population across the United States.
• But in some cases it'll be pipe, yes.
• I was able to harvest it, ship it, and put it in their cold storage in 3 days.

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• In this case, the many accountability questions, or say, a secretary has been up to your community to
• If we look at a case study in Los Lunas, we can see the impact that MEDA has had on that community.
• I mean, like to zero cold. And what that means is plumbers, pipe threaders. HVAC.
• Again, it's really about creating a very, very cold temperature for.
• computer programs and case management tools.

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• And then there's the Cold War.
• And then there's the Cold War.
• And then there's the Cold War. And then there's the Cold War.
• In some cases, they to plan responsibly.
• Cold pizza for breakfast will get you through to lunch in a pinch.

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• At the conclusion of that coroner's report, that was not the case.
• And it just depends on a case-by-case basis on how expensive the damage is for a depredation permit to
• However, that is the last-case scenario.
• No, in this case, I think that we know exactly what we need to do.
• No, in this case, I think that we know exactly what we need to do.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of water, parks, transportation, species protection, and fisheries bills. AB 430 would require the State Water Resources Control Board to publish an economic and environmental impact study when emergency water regulations are extended over multiple years; the author and supporters from agricultural and water groups said it would add transparency without limiting emergency authority. AB 1139 would expand a CEQA exemption to let county park agencies open existing roads and trails for non-motorized recreation, with supporters emphasizing access to nature and opponents warning about impacts to sensitive habitat, tribal resources, and fire risk. AB 929 would temporarily exempt small community water systems and managed wetlands from certain SGMA pumping reductions and fines; supporters said it would protect vulnerable communities and wetlands, while farm and water coalition opponents argued it would undermine basin-wide groundwater management and shift burdens to other users. AB 1225, creating an Accessibility Advisory Committee for State Parks, drew broad support and passed unanimously. The committee also heard AB 514, which would encourage local water suppliers to develop emergency water supplies for drought and service interruptions; it passed with broad support, though one member cautioned against using scientific research as a loophole. AB 550 would let developers seek incidental take permits for species under consideration for listing, aimed at reducing delays for clean energy projects; environmental groups supported the goal but asked for clearer standards, limits on using research as mitigation, and a fee provision, and the bill passed as amended. AB 697 would authorize an incidental take permit for the State Route 37 interim project in Solano and Marin counties, balancing congestion relief and habitat restoration; supporters stressed long commutes and urgent restoration deadlines, while opponents raised climate, sea-level-rise, and tribal concerns. The bill passed, with some members noting they would continue to work on the measure. Other measures discussed included AB 975, which would give Sutter County a narrow, temporary exemption from streambed alteration agreements for certain damaged small bridges and culverts; county officials described repeated flood damage and long permitting delays, and the bill passed as amended. AB 1056 would phase out transferability of set gillnet permits after 2027, allowing only a final family transfer; supporters framed it as a gradual response to bycatch concerns, while fishing industry opponents said it would unfairly target an existing fishery and set a bad precedent. The committee also took up AB 1146, described by the author as a response to politically motivated water releases; supporters from conservation and water organizations backed the bill. Several bills were voted out to Appropriations, some were left open for later action or add-ons, and the committee repeatedly noted it was working through the agenda without a quorum early in the hearing.

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• But there's no case directly on point on this, but there are a couple famous cases, the Kraft case...
• There's no case directly on point on this, but there are a couple famous cases, the Kraft case in the
• Well, that's not the case.
• So when I was in law firm, I would take some contingent fee cases.
• Come January, we are going to be cold. Come January, we are going to be cold.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue, chaired by Senator James Eldridge and Representative Adrian Madaro, opened its hearing with a moment of silence for the late Lowell State Senator Ed Kennedy and reviewed hearing procedures and deadlines. The committee then took testimony on several corporate tax bills, including S. 2033/H. 3110 on offshore tax avoidance, H. 3248 on a manufacturing tax exemption, H. 3057 on a tiered corporate minimum tax, and S. 2041 on a corporate tax haven blacklist, along with a separate business interest deduction bill. No votes were taken during the hearing. Supporters of S. 2033/H. 3110, including labor unions, health care workers, educators, public health advocates, seniors, and several legislators, argued that Massachusetts needs new revenue to offset federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, health care, education, and other services. They said the bill would raise roughly $400 million annually by increasing the share of offshore profits included in the state tax base from 5% to 50%, and they framed it as a fairness measure that would require large multinational corporations to pay more while leaving most local businesses and workers unaffected. Testimony emphasized risks to MassHealth, PCA services, adult dental care, hospitals, schools, and public health programs if new revenue is not raised. Opponents, including the Mass Taxpayers Foundation and the Council on State Taxation, argued the proposal is poor tax policy and likely unconstitutional because it would tax foreign-source income without allowing foreign tax credits or a comparable apportionment method. They said Massachusetts should take a broader, coordinated approach to federal tax changes rather than a standalone bill, and warned of litigation risk and possible double taxation. Supporters such as MassBudget and former tax counsel Don Griswold countered that the bill is a reasonable rough-justice approach, consistent with federal and neighboring-state treatment, and that it would primarily affect a small number of very large multinationals. On S. 2041, the Global Business Alliance opposed the proposed tax haven blacklist, while supporting a separate bill allowing business interest deductibility.

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• Back to manual processes, spreadsheets, cold calls.
• Back to manual processes, spreadsheets, cold calls.
• So in Sacramento County last year, we got three cases of measles.
• One final fact, to do prevention and education to prevent new cases.
• In their case, they sent an all-staff email at the end of last week.

Summary: The subcommittee held an oversight hearing on federal actions affecting California’s public health and family planning systems, focusing first on the freeze to Title X family planning funds and then on broader CDC/public health grant terminations. Chair and members described the cuts as abrupt, harmful, and likely to create major gaps in disease surveillance, vaccination, contraception, STI testing, and other preventive services, while also criticizing the federal administration’s explanation that the actions were tied to DEI or civil-rights compliance. The chair thanked Attorney General Bonta for legal action and said the hearing was intended to document the real-world impacts and inform state budget responses. Witnesses from Essential Access Health, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, a Central Coast clinic, and other providers said California’s Title X network serves more than half a million low-income patients annually and relies on the funds for staffing, outreach, training, mobile and school-based clinics, and confidential care. They warned that the freeze has already forced reserve spending, delayed services, and could lead to layoffs, reduced hours, longer waits, and fewer appointments, especially for sexual and reproductive health care. Public comment included support for a proposed state backfill of Title X losses, with advocates emphasizing impacts on low-income, LGBTQ+, and communities of color. On the public health side, CDPH, county health officials, and local health officers testified that the CDC’s rescission of $11.4 billion in grants would affect California by an estimated $840 million and threaten lab capacity, immunization programs, health disparities work, and data systems such as CalConnect and vaccine registries. Sacramento County and others described how the grants supported outbreak response, sequencing, community vaccination clinics, and equity-focused partnerships, and said terminations had already led to canceled appointments, stopped contracts, and layoffs. Several speakers urged the Legislature to preserve and expand state “future of public health” funding and to backfill federal losses, while public commenters from HIV, immunization, labor, and county organizations echoed concerns about workforce losses and worsening health outcomes.

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• Like the the case I may take on.
• like on Friday when it's super cold like on Friday when it's super cold because<05:04:28.480>
• rating uh phrase in there in in the case rating uh phrase in there in in the case of<05:15:59.200
• numbers, if we take the best case numbers, if we take the best case scenario<05:53:00.958> of
• , worst case, worst case, 158<05:53:35.840> miles.

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• So, not only does this mean that the accessory dwelling unit won't be used for affordable housing.
• That's what we're asking for in this case here.
• Moreover, Florida is the top 3 polluters in the United States right now.
• The federal funds are not available in cases where Federal funding is secured.
• Cold MacDill with Florida Chamber of Commerce is waiving in support.

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• gets too cold, we we don't have school gets too cold, we we don't have school because<00:38:02.000>
• They don't always open a case.
• In in this particular case<01:49:53.840> um<01:49:55.199> this case um this case um this
• In which case um, the contracts.
• >> to 22 and in some cases Yeah. Right. >> to 22 and in some cases Yeah. Right.

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• Um just in case folks are confused about it, thermal energy networks are projects that provide heating
• Um just in case folks are confused about Um just in case folks are confused about it,<00:00:49.400>
• What's innovative about TENS is it would establish one of the first in extreme cold climate like ours
• <00:04:15.320> So,<00:04:15.440> we cold climate like ours.
• So, we cold climate like ours.

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Summary: The committee took up House File 4122, and Representative Halons moved that the bill be laid over for possible inclusion. The committee first adopted the DE3 author’s amendment without objection. Halons explained that the bill, developed through the Thermal Energy Network Deployment Work Group and extensive stakeholder negotiations, would allow public utilities to build thermal energy networks and recover costs, while keeping the projects under Public Utility Commission oversight similar to electric and natural gas services. He noted a small technical correction may still be needed in the cost recovery language. Testimony was uniformly supportive. Aurora Vautrin of 100% Campaign said the bill advances Minnesota’s leadership on thermal energy networks and thanked the authors, work group, labor, and utility partners. Jamie Fitzke of CenterPoint Energy described the company’s planned thermal energy network pilot as part of the 2021 Natural Gas Innovation Act framework, emphasizing that the technology is promising but still new, especially in Minnesota’s extreme cold climate, and that the amended bill reflects substantial compromise and preserves PUC oversight and customer protections. Kevin Pranis of LiUNA supported the bill as a way to create jobs and use existing labor skills from gas, water, and related infrastructure work, while also noting that geothermal cost and drilling challenges remain. Committee members expressed enthusiasm for the proposal and its potential to make Minnesota a leader in thermal energy networks. In closing, Halons said the bill had gone through many iterations and acknowledged the compromise language, but stressed that it is a major step because it explicitly authorizes utilities to build TENS and rate recover, creating a foundation for future utility planning. The bill was then laid over.

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• , and her mother, who was a waitress and canner and member of the United Canner...
• And so you could, it invites, in the case of a statewide campaign, Mr.
• House Bill 172 relates to criminal cases and requests for a jury to ascertain punishment.
• because it doesn't happen in those cases.
• it doesn't happen in those cases.

Keywords: March 12, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• speak because I'm getting over a cold. speak because I'm getting over a cold.
• And a lot of them are cases, you know, we had one case involving a woman out in the west side walking
• , we had one case cases, you know, we had one case involving<00:20:56.159> a<00:20:56.559>
• the prosecutor's office that the case the prosecutor's office that the case gets<00:21:35.919>
• did to him and the thousands of cases did to him and the thousands of cases that<00:26:52.000>

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Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard HB 698, which would increase criminal penalties for animal cruelty offenses. The chair explained that a proposed SD1 narrowed the bill to “pet animals” only, and testimony focused heavily on whether the bill should be limited to pets, whether service animals should also be included, and whether the measure could unintentionally affect livestock or cultural practices such as chicken fighting. Supporters, including the Hawaiian Humane Society, rescue organizations, and several individuals, argued that stronger penalties are needed because animal cruelty is under-prosecuted, that abuse of animals is linked to violence against people, and that harsher penalties could deter abuse. Opponents, including the public defender’s office and some farmers and livestock interests, argued the existing law is already on the books, enforcement is the real problem, and the bill is vague and could create unintended consequences. Several witnesses described graphic examples of animal abuse and urged the committee to act, while one testifier from the Disability Communication Access Board asked that service animals be explicitly included because they are not considered pets and are important to the independence and safety of people who rely on them. Committee members questioned the scope of the SD1, including whether it covered chickens, domesticated pigs, and service or emotional support animals. The deputy attorney general was asked to provide follow-up clarification on those points, and the Hawaiian Humane Society said it would welcome adding service animals back into the bill. At the end of testimony, the chair announced the final testimony count as 112 in support, 128 in opposition, and one comment, noting that some testimony appeared to address the broader House version rather than the narrower SD1. Because several questions remained unresolved, the committee deferred HB 698 until Monday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. in room 016, with a vote to be taken then. After that, the committee moved on to its 10:02 decision-making agenda and deferred HB 108 as well, citing concerns about alcohol shipment, drunk driving, and underage access; it then began discussion of HB 226 on windshield tinting.

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• . cases. cases.
• to be installed within the unit.
• <00:44:09.359> It was refusing entry into her unit. It was refusing entry into her unit.
• It never reaches the unit owner.
• It never reaches the unit owner.

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2294, which would require condominium associations, boards, and managing agents to comply with declarations, bylaws, county ordinances, and state and federal laws, including mortgage lending requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill as redundant, arguing existing law already requires compliance and provides penalties. Supporters, including condominium owners and board members, said the measure would clarify that associations are not “self-governing” in a way that exempts them from outside laws, and cited examples where local officials or police told residents to take issues back to their boards. Several supporters said the bill would reinforce board responsibility for permits, safety, and legal compliance. The committee noted 27 pieces of testimony, with 10 in support and 17 in opposition, and then moved on without taking a vote on the measure in the transcript provided. The committee also took up SB 2298, which would require common interest community proxy forms to include additional language explaining proxy selection options. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying the proposed language was inaccurate and would not improve consumer clarity unless significantly revised. Supporters argued that proxy forms are confusing and that clearer instructions would help homeowners understand how their votes are being used. Opponents said the added language would make the forms longer and more confusing, and suggested a separate instruction sheet or other educational material instead. Testimony also raised broader concerns about proxy voting being misused in some associations, with one witness urging that proxy voting be eliminated altogether. The committee reported 29 written testimonies, including seven in support, 19 in opposition, and three with comments, and again did not record a final vote in the excerpt. For SB 2300, which would shorten condominium reserve cash-flow projections from 30 years to 25 years, the Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would not make housing more affordable, would reduce transparency, and would increase the annual burden by giving associations less time to save for long-life components. The group suggested that if affordability is the goal, lawmakers should consider allowing future loans or special assessments with guardrails. Supporters of the bill said the shorter projection period would better reflect practical budgeting and help associations plan more realistically, though some supporters also warned against relying too heavily on loans and emphasized accountability and fiduciary responsibility. Other testimony stressed that the impact of changing the projection period would vary by association and that many owners are already struggling with rising fees. The discussion remained focused on testimony and policy concerns, with no final action on SB 2300 shown in the transcript.

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• Let's unite our hearts.
• to be the case? to be the case?
• the judge a lot of times on a worst case the judge a lot of times on a worst case can't<01:50:33.199
• . >> At worst case. >> At worst case running on foot is the— >> Thank you. >> Case, you all.
• troopers, Aaliyah Capitol Police Units troopers, Aaliyah Capitol Police Units who<02:12:16.560><

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• We're divided in sort of in half: the education unit and the information unit.
• <00:41:30.240> water water species management cold water water species management cold water
• He solved a couple of cold cases when we were missing people for over 30 years.
• was well how do you handle a really cold was well how do you handle a really cold morning<02:11:
• war warm cabin and go out in the cold war warm cabin and go out in the cold you're<02:11:52.559>

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• And that is not the case.
• And that is not the case.
• And that is not the case.
• And that is not the case.
• And that is not the case.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• I think there, in that case, there are a couple on our school board that would be wonderful to choose
• I think there, in that case, there are a couple on our school board that would be wonderful to choose
• I'm not sure that will be the case. That would be great. Any other questions?
• , touching, drinking, being out in the cold, being out in the air, whatever.

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Summary: The committee opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and noted weather-related absences and a large number of new bills. The chair said a subcommittee would be formed to review three cell phone bills, and a full committee work session on bullying would be scheduled for the week after next. The committee then began a hearing on House Bill 121, which would create local special education advisory councils in school districts. Representative Glenn Cordelli, the sponsor, said the councils would be parent-driven, with parents of children with disabilities advising districts on education, safety, program development, evaluation, planning, policies, and communication with administrators. He said the bill would require at least quarterly meetings with district administration, an annual parent workshop, and a year-end report to the school board. He also cited federal guidance from the U.S. Department of Education on parent advisory councils and said the goal was to improve collaboration between parents and schools. Members raised questions about the use of “shall,” how councils would be formed in districts without PTAs/PTOs, whether the councils could function in very small districts, privacy concerns about parents disclosing their children’s disabilities, whether the councils should include guardians or educational professionals, and whether the councils would have any direct tie to the state advisory council. The sponsor said the requirement was intended to make the councils mandatory, that local districts could organize them organically if needed, that participation would be voluntary, that parents would not be required to disclose private information, and that the councils would remain advisory rather than determinative. He also said costs should be minimal. Testimony then began from Nicole Sheath, a pediatric occupational therapist and parent of four children with disabilities, who described her experience balancing advocacy, school collaboration, and the demands of her children’s therapies and education.

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• of the United States.
• case-by-case basis, and when we're talking about constitutional rights, Bill of Rights constitutional
• . case.
• of the United States Constitution.
• I'm sure that's true in many cases. In some of the cases we've discussed today.

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• the<00:59:15.839> case.
• . cases. cases.
• That was my first like cold urine.
• case you have any questions for me. case you have any questions for me.
• , civil cases, it sexual assault cases, civil cases, it seems<02:13:49.440> like<02:13:49.840>

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