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• within the state another aging entity within the state system<00:16:00.480><c> would</c><00:16:00.880
• The Minnesota Board is administratively housed within DHS, but it operates as an independent entity when
• work. uh but it operates as an indep uh but it operates as an indep independent<00:16:44.000><c> entity
• Focused attention to a specific demographic is enhanced when given the entity and funding to do so.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Removing the repeal of HRS 237-27 on page 62, section 18, and including language to require any entity
• Removing the repeal of HRS 237-27 on page 62, section 18, and including language to require any entity
• Removing the repeal of HRS 237-27 on page 62, section 18, and including language to require any entity
• Removing the repeal of HRS 237-27 on page 62, section 18, and including language to require any entity
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Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony and then took up House Bill 1369, which would repeal several tax credits and exemptions, including the renewable fuels production tax credit. Testimony was overwhelmingly opposed: Hawaii Gas, the Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition, and the Tax Foundation all raised concerns, with opponents arguing the renewable fuels credit has supported major local investment, cleaner fuel production, and energy resilience, while Hawaii Gas warned repeal would raise costs for customers. The Department of Taxation said it did not take a position but provided revenue estimates, saying the bill would increase revenues by about $33.8 million in FY 2026 and $121.7 million in FY 2027; DBEDT said it would follow up on broader economic impacts. The chair proposed a series of amendments that removed some repeals, added five-year sunsets to certain exemptions, narrowed or conditioned others, and tied the renewable fuels exemption to a dollar-for-dollar match for renewable fuel production certified by the state energy officer. The committee recommended passage with amendments, and the motion was adopted with multiple members voting with reservations. The committee then moved through a series of other measures. HB 159, HB 244, HB 280, HB 316, HB 716, HB 1298, and HB 1295 were recommended for passage, with HB 1295 amended to change a date to 2050. HB 455 was amended to remove the Hawaii Startup Business Loan Program language and instead fund DBEDT contracting for startup financing and support, excluding businesses already eligible for the community-based economic development loan program. HB 504 was amended to add non-recurring appropriations for the Hawaii Tourism Authority, conditioned on formal commitments to purchase local products under the HRS 27-8 timeline; members discussed the cruise passenger tax and where the revenue would go, and the bill was passed with amendments. HB 606 was amended to recognize DHHL authority over mercantile projects licenses, remove some reporting requirements, and replace the appropriation with $25 million for mercantile projects and $25 million for repair and maintenance. HB 1378 was amended to allow the foundation to enter public-private partnerships, adjust appropriation language, and cap a proposed limit at $15 million, with the committee noting the changes addressed concerns raised in testimony from BNF and the attorney general. HB 974 was deferred indefinitely because the House had already passed SB 1501. Finally, HB 1007 was amended to rename the transit-oriented development infrastructure district program as the transit-oriented community improvement program, consolidate the boards into one, expand board membership, add conflict-of-interest provisions, and allow legislative designation of areas; after discussion about HCDA’s role and the stadium district, the measure was adopted with one reservation.

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• Local Solar Access Fund represents a one-time investment of $20 million aimed at helping public entities
• I was hoping that there would be a kind of a public guarantee for these entities because these entities
• Entities are not, so you say, experts at this stuff. So, I was... that's one question I had.
• We just need to make sure those entities insure the solar panels in case they need to be taken off and
• Entity a tool that allows eminent domain to be used against our property owners.

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• auditor, produces an annual report every year with their findings and recommendations by the agency or entity
• auditor, produces an annual report every year with their findings and recommendations by the agency or entity
• auditor, produces an annual report every year with their findings and recommendations by the agency or entity
• annual review, for example, I serve on several boards of trustees. recommendations by the agency or entity
• recommendations by the agency or entity that<00:14:52.000><c> they</c><00:14:52.240><c> audited</c><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There will be an oversight committee made up of a lot of different entities.
• The committee is made up of a lot of different entities, but they actually wanted a legislative one that
• It's made up of a lot of different entities.
• It's made up of a lot of different entities, but we actually wanted a legislative one that had the oversight

Summary: The Senate Health and Welfare Committee considered several RS drafts for introduction. RS 331-128, brought by Sen. Kelly Anthon, would amend Idaho law so chiropractors can prescribe certain vitamins, minerals, and fluids they are already authorized to administer, allowing them to purchase those items from pharmacies or distributors; it was moved to print. RS 33023, introduced by Sen. Mark Harris, would amend involuntary commitment law to include tribal health care facilities as acceptable holding sites and tribal police officers as peace officers for initial mental health crisis evaluations; it was also moved to print without opposition. RS 32893, introduced by Sen. Carl Birke, was described as a code cleanup bill removing outdated language from the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired statutes; the committee voted to print it. RS 32994, brought by Sen. Melissa Wintrow, would codify child visitation protections in cases of substantiated physical or sexual abuse and clarify that courts may consider a parent’s incarceration when termination of parental rights is sought; after a question about judicial feedback, it was moved to print and approved. The committee also heard RS 33184 from Sen. Julie Van Orden, which would establish the Idaho Rural Health Transformation Program and a legislative oversight committee to monitor use of anticipated federal rural health funds, including recommendations on subgrants and spending. Van Orden said the committee would ensure legislative oversight of how the money is distributed, with rural representation built into the membership. A senator asked whether this was the same as a governor-led task force referenced in budget language; Van Orden clarified that the bill creates a separate legislative oversight body, distinct from the governor’s application-related committee. The motion to introduce and print RS 33184 passed on a voice vote with one nay. The committee then adjourned, noting no meeting the next day, a Thursday meeting, and an upcoming hearing on the Department of Health and Welfare budget and programs.

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• Governmental entities receive loans and grants from the state, and there are millions in billions of
• Chairman, addressed an issue dealing with those entities that had declared disaster, or where there was
• At the same time, these local governmental entities receive loans and grants from the state, and there
• There was an issue dealing with those entities that had declared disaster, or there was a disaster declared

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• And so those are primarily the two entities that we have available to us, three capacities.
• recommendation to be able to actually construct, fundraise, [and be] the outward-facing part of this entity
• Or they might say, hey, when are we going to get to tell you what we think is the right type of entity
• Or they might say, hey, when are we going to get to tell you what we think is the right type of entity
• These organizations and entities are very public-facing, and maybe we can do an email out to them.

Summary: The commission met to approve prior minutes, hear updates on funding and deadline extensions, and continue planning for a Cape Verdean Culture Center/Museum in Boston. Members reviewed the commission’s charge, including developing an organizational structure, governance model, feasibility study, community engagement plan, and possible nonprofit structure. The minutes from the March 11 meeting were approved after a motion and second, with one noted correction about duplicate section numbering. A major discussion focused on legislative and budget options to extend the commission’s deadline from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 and to preserve or secure funding for a feasibility study and related work. Legislators said an amendment to the fair share budget was not accepted, but they would continue looking for a vehicle such as the regular budget, supplemental budget, or another bill. Members also discussed the possibility of future earmarks or bond funding, and the need to fill a current vacancy on the commission. The bulk of the meeting was a brainstorming session on community engagement. Commissioners supported a three-part approach involving site visits, listening sessions, and outreach at existing Cape Verdean events, with added emphasis on social media, a website, surveys, canvassing, and other tools to reach people across the diaspora. Members suggested prioritizing locations such as New Bedford, Cape Cod, Boston, Brockton, and possibly Pawtucket, and discussed working with existing Cape Verdean organizations, museums, and historical groups. There was also discussion of best practices from other cultural institutions, the importance of historical accuracy and youth engagement, and whether to involve the Cape Verdean government after upcoming elections. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed.

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• like she said, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to issue an additional 12 licenses to entities
• Specifically, six licenses would be issued to entities within the city of Watsonville and the remaining
• six would be issued to entities within the communities of Aptos, Capitola, Live Oak, and Soquel.
• Collaborative on Race and Equity, where since 2017 we have worked with over 60 state government entities
• needed is durable and lasting codified infrastructure and guidance that will help employees and state entities

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on alcohol licensing, billboard maintenance, equity planning, and recognition of Eid as a state holiday. AB 2663 by Assembly Member Rogers would extend the sunset on the “Cocktails to Go” program for restaurants; supporters from the California Restaurant Association and the Distilled Spirits Council said it has been successful and should continue, while one member raised concerns about beach communities and open-container enforcement. The bill was amended to add an urgency clause so the sunset would not lapse on New Year’s Eve, and it passed the committee. AB 2099 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez would define “customary maintenance” for outdoor advertising displays, including replacement or reinforcement of structural components. Supporters said the bill would provide clarity and consistency for the industry and state agencies, while opponents from Humboldt County and environmental groups argued it could weaken local enforcement, make nonconforming billboards effectively permanent, and increase public-safety and environmental concerns. The measure passed to Appropriations. AB 2731 by Assembly Member Addis would authorize 12 additional alcohol licenses in Santa Cruz County, split between Watsonville and southern county communities; local officials said the current cap is inequitable and forces businesses onto an expensive secondary market. The bill was amended to limit issuance to no more than five licenses per year and passed to Appropriations. AB 2017 by Assembly Member Haney would recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays and provide excused absences for students observing them. Support came from Muslim community organizations, public employees, and advocates who said the bill would improve inclusion and help students and workers observe their faith without penalty. Several committee members spoke in favor and asked to be added as coauthors, and the bill passed to the Committee on Public Employment and Retirement. AB 1823 by Assembly Member Jackson would require state agencies to incorporate racial equity into strategic plans and conduct racial equity analyses before budgets or regulations are implemented. Supporters said it would make equity efforts more durable and accountable, while some members opposed it; the bill passed to Appropriations. The committee also approved a consent calendar of multiple bills, and the meeting adjourned at 3:28 p.m.

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• like she said, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to issue an additional 12 licenses to entities
• Specifically, six licenses would be issued to entities within the city of Watsonville and the remaining
• six would be issued to entities within the communities of Aptos, Capitola, Live Oak, and Soquel.
• Collaborative on Race and Equity, where since 2017 we have worked with over 60 state government entities
• needed is durable and lasting codified infrastructure and guidance that will help employees and state entities

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• While there are several entities that have a statutory role in the state's real estate, it's the Office
• The Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority, a lending entity, can either lend from the legacy capital
• on a deal Yeah, so could somebody talk about the increase of going into that leasing with private entities
• you know 74s61.8, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall determine if the applicant entity
• federal government and other states, it is clear that better property decisions are made when one entity

Keywords: 914, all

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• I just wonder how a government entity could take reasonable steps to prohibit.
• This is about the public entity. So Planet Fitness is a public land.
• does is it goes after businesses and government and has private rights of action that hurt business entities
• and hurt government entities.
• and hurt government entities.

Summary: The committee heard two related RS proposals dealing with restroom, changing room, and shower access based on biological sex. RS 33092, presented by Representative Razor, would add criminal penalties for knowingly and willfully entering opposite-sex designated government-owned or public facilities, with exceptions for emergencies, law enforcement, medical aid, maintenance, single-user facilities, and similar circumstances. Members questioned how enforcement would work, who would investigate, how biological sex would be determined, and whether the bill would burden law enforcement or punish accidental entry. Supporters argued it was needed to protect privacy and safety, while opponents said existing assault and indecent exposure laws already address harmful conduct and that the bill could criminalize being in the wrong room. The committee voted to introduce RS 33092 on a 10-3 roll call. The committee then heard RS 33183 from Representative Hill, which would require public buildings and accommodations to maintain separate facilities by biological sex and create a private right of action and civil penalties for violations. Hill said the bill was intended to protect women and girls in public restrooms, locker rooms, and showers, and cited constituent complaints and prior policy efforts. Members pressed him on how the bill would be enforced, whether it applied to private facilities, why it used civil rather than criminal remedies, and whether it would generate lawsuits and costs for businesses and government. Supporters said it would deter violations and complement criminal laws, while opponents argued it would punish mere presence in a space rather than assault or harassment. The committee voted to introduce RS 33183 by voice vote. At the end of the meeting, the committee also voted to hold House Bill 510 and RS 33245 subject to the call of the chair because the sponsor was unavailable, with the chair noting those measures would be revisited later. The meeting then adjourned.

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• However, it does not apply to taxpayers paying as pass-through entities and partnerships.
• If a pass-through entity elects, they can choose a pass-through entity tax instead of the corporate income
• This increases state revenue a bit by subjecting all of these pass-through entities that elect this to
• stay with the marginal tax rates and are capped with their deduction, Again, these pass-through entities
• federal bill, starting in January, you have to start reducing the amount of payments to whatever entities

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• All of these entities, all of us together are what make the Minnesota Senate the special place that it
• All of these entities, all of us together are what make the Minnesota Senate the special place that it
• All of these entities, all of us together are what make the Minnesota Senate the special place that it
• All of these entities, all of us together are what make the Minnesota Senate the special place that it
• All of these entities, all of us together are what make the Minnesota Senate the special place that it

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• institutions of higher education, allowing Texas to reclaim oversight from private. non-governmental entities
• So that's why we require that this new entity has to be federally recognized before the schools transition
• That is what we want to have—a mix of higher education represented on that new TAA entity.
• Obviously, that could be winnowed down some because we allow other states to use our state accrediting entity
• So I think at the end of the day, this is putting Texas in control of accrediting entities that. are

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• We've been collaborating with other entities outside of the institution.
• As the oversight entity, we only have the capacity to try and get to that goal of 25%.
• Whether or not it goes out to an outside entity is a determination that the CDCR executives make, and
• but I could just tell you from my experience talking to the population and talking with outside entities
• We have the outside entities, such as the Sister Warriors Ambassador Program that comes in that they

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I do not have the specific definition in front of me, but it is, I Marcus Adams: believe, an entity that
• Marcus Adams: There's third-party entities that provide some wallet solutions for the cold wallets or
• Given that the Department of Banking regulates entities that are both permitted PFC Chairman Lambert:
• hope they put their faith in Marcus Adams: The Department of Banking, and we would regulate that entity
• to prohibit or remove someone who has engaged in certain malfeasance activity from working in any entity

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• the entities that are committing<00:37:51.040><c> the</c><00:37:51.200><c> fraud</c><00:37:52.160><c
• ,</c> identifier for each person, each entity, identifier for each person, each entity, each<00:38:11.040
• I mean, that's the the entities, right?
• ,</c><01:15:35.440><c> whether</c> regulate many private entities, whether regulate many private entities

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Small entities can build on models that are just as capable and potentially as risky as those from large
• This is a purchase where there's a major power imbalance between the consumer and the entity they're
• And so they had non-public information from other, you know, entities.
• , and then if we see someone else, that entity does not have your up-to-date information.
• They are the ones in charge, since they're the ones running these entities.

Summary: The committee heard several AI- and consumer-protection-related bills, with extensive testimony from authors, supporters, and industry opponents. SB 53 by Senator Wiener would create transparency requirements for large AI developers, including disclosure of safety and security protocols, reporting of critical safety incidents, whistleblower protections, and the CalCompute public cloud. Supporters said it is a narrower, transparency-based follow-up to last year’s vetoed AI safety bill, while opponents argued it still relies too much on company size, could expose trade secrets, and should be narrowed further. The committee approved SB 53 on a do-pass-as-amended vote to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members. SB 766 by Senator Allen would codify the FTC’s Cars Rule and create a three-day cooling-off period for certain used-car purchases, along with stronger disclosure rules on pricing, add-ons, and government affiliation claims. Supporters said it would save consumers money and time and help buyers avoid bad deals, while dealer and industry groups said amendments addressed many of their concerns. Several former opponents moved to neutral, and the committee passed SB 766 unanimously as amended to Appropriations. SB 7 by Senator McNerney would regulate automated decision-making systems in employment by requiring notice, human review for discipline and termination, and limits on predictive behavior analysis. Labor and consumer advocates supported the bill as a safeguard against biased or overly automated workplace decisions, while employer and industry groups raised concerns about scope, notice burdens, and the predictive-analysis ban. The committee passed SB 7 to Appropriations on a 4-2 vote, with the roll held open. SB 833, also by Senator McNerney, would require human oversight of AI used in critical infrastructure, along with training and system assessments; it drew limited opposition focused on scope, and the committee passed it as amended to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote, also holding the roll open. Later, the committee took up SB 11, which would address AI-generated voice, image, and video cloning and deepfakes by clarifying likeness protections, requiring consumer warnings, and addressing misuse and evidence tampering. Supporters framed it as a targeted response to nonconsensual deepfakes, while industry groups said recent amendments improved the bill but still had concerns about penalties and warning language. The committee also heard SB 720, the Safer Streets Act, which would let cities opt into a revised red-light camera system that shifts from driver to owner liability, removes facial identification, makes violations civil rather than criminal, and directs revenue toward transportation safety projects; the author presented the bill, but the transcript ends before any final action on SB 720.

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• SB 971 encourages collaborative partnerships and opportunities between local government entities and
• We'll also prohibit a PBM, health plan, or insurer, or affiliated entity from requiring utilization of
• While ensuring transparency requirements are placed on the entities that generate and control data, we
• The relationship between the public entity and their agent is fundamentally performance-based.
• So, I mean, in terms of just extending the public entities, yeah.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 331 by Sen. Menjivar, which would require large-group health plans to cover hearing aids for children. The author and supporters described the bill as a long-running effort to address a developmental emergency and reduce out-of-pocket costs for families, while opponents were absent. Testimony from parents, advocates, medical experts, and organizations emphasized the importance of early access to hearing aids; committee members voiced strong support, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations, with several members requesting to be added as coauthors. The committee then heard SB 608, also by Sen. Menjivar, to expand access to condoms in school-based health centers and related settings and to prevent barriers such as ID checks. Supporters, including students and school health advocates, argued the bill would improve sexual health and reduce stigma, while opponents from family and faith groups argued it would undermine parental authority and normalize early sexual activity. The bill was supported by committee members and moved forward on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Next, SB 971 by Sen. Choi proposed community-based healthy aging partnerships for older adults, with testimony from the California Senior Legislature and supporters from aging and dementia organizations. The measure was described as voluntary and focused on connection, independence, and local collaboration; there was no opposition, and the committee moved it on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 869 by Sen. Weber Pierson, which would require warning icons and statements on chain restaurant menus for beverages with very high added sugar content. Supporters framed it as a transparency and public health measure, while restaurant and beverage industry representatives opposed it unless amended, citing cost and menu-space concerns; the bill was nevertheless moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations after a roll call vote, with some members voting no and the measure placed on call. The committee also considered SB 950 by Sen. Weber Pierson, aimed at ensuring timely coverage of FDA-approved, medically necessary treatments for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease on commercial plans. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association and a patient advocate, said the bill would reduce delays and barriers to care, while health plan representatives opposed it over step therapy and utilization-management concerns. Members discussed the limited treatment window and the need for early access, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. In addition, SB 490 by Sen. Umberg would set timelines for DHCS investigations of unlicensed sober living homes and allow counties to assist if the department cannot act in time; supporters from Anaheim and a patient-brokering survivor described serious abuse and oversight gaps, while county behavioral health representatives opposed the county role as an unfunded and potentially liability-creating burden. After discussion, the bill was also moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1037 by Sen. Weber Pierson on health insurance affordability and rate review, with supporters arguing it would tie premium increases more closely to affordability targets and public reporting; the transcript cuts off before the committee completed action on that measure.

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• So DES was made a separate entity and DCS was made a separate entity, and that's what I'm going to talk
• They're not fully severed entities. And that will be one of the same issues.
• They're not fully severed entities.
• Because right now, the only accountable entity will be the executive branch, because this is...
• DCS is not an evil entity.

Summary: The Committee on Government met for a presentation-only hearing focused on the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) and related child welfare system issues; no bills were heard or voted on. Chair Blackman opened by stressing that the hearing was for fact-finding and data, not personal attacks, and Director Catherine Patak then presented DCS data on hotline volume, investigations, reunifications, adoptions, guardianships, extended foster care, and placement patterns. She said DCS investigated more than 43,000 cases in 2025, kept the out-of-home population relatively steady, and emphasized that Arizona places a high share of children with kin. She also highlighted a mismatch between the age of children entering care and the availability of foster homes willing to take older youth, and said behavioral health capacity, not DCS alone, is a major constraint. Patak discussed kinship supports, foster care reimbursement increases, the Family First Prevention Services Act, missing youth, congregate care reduction, and the department’s procurement process for group home beds. Members asked about kinship caregiver support, behavioral health access, reunification services, parental-rights terminations, Auditor General findings on notices and documentation, licensing and reimbursement rates, and why some relatives are not approved as placements. Patak said DCS is working on policy guidance, supervisor training, and improved supports, but that provider capacity and other system partners limit what DCS can do. Representative Gillette then gave a lengthy presentation focused on system design, procurement, funding flows, and congregate care. He argued that DCS, DES, and Access are structurally intertwined, that DCS’s procurement carve-out and capitated funding model create incentives tied to bed space and volume, and that fragmented oversight diffuses accountability. He cited budget figures, contract amendments, and audit concerns to argue that the system is overreliant on congregate care and that decision-making, medical referrals, and placement processes are too vague or too centralized in ways that can harm children and families. Gillette said his findings were based on contracts, interviews, and public records, and he indicated some material would be referred to special counsel. He also raised concerns about placement decisions, due process, and demographic disparities in congregate care outcomes. The chair cut off further questioning of Gillette for time and announced the committee would move on to the next presenter, Vice Chair Fink, with attorneys and other speakers to follow.