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• </c><00:04:57.240><c> effective</c> on learning and sharing effective on learning and sharing effective
• John Peterson, I believe, is sharing with the committee today.
• John Peterson, I believe, is sharing with the committee today.
• With that, uh, that concludes my sharing for today.
• </c><00:11:36.079><c> that's</c> uh to share for an organization that's uh to share for an organization

Bills: HF2090, HF982, HF2229

Keywords: higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability

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• I do not share the views expressed in the article and again regret its use.
• I appreciate this opportunity to share more.
• Now I'll share just a bit about the Office of Addiction and Recovery.
• </c> is more important than shared is more important than shared citizenship<01:02:16.440><c> even</c
• </c><01:02:25.200><c> a</c> are not yet US citizens let me share a are not yet US citizens let me share

Bills: HF10

Keywords: undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, 1183, house

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• dictates how many numbers of shares dictates how many numbers of shares<00:05:21.280><c> can</c><00:
• , or a thousand shares.
• ,” but we've actually spread them among Mom, Dad, son, 200,000 shares.
• the right to get that information if the shares are held in a trust.

Bills: HF747, HF360

Keywords: corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, trusts, Uniform Trust Code, probate, estate planning, trust protector, directed trust, investment trust advisor, distribution trust advisor, excluded fiduciary, decanting, power of appointment, revocable trust, irrevocable trust, uneconomic trust, rule against perpetuities

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• Could you share your organization's position on surcharging, or passing the cost on to the consumer to
• As I shared in the last hearing that I presented, which is really hard to talk about, at LaMora, we were
• As I shared in the last hearing that I presented, which is really hard to talk about, at LaMora, we were
• As I shared in the last hearing that I presented, which is really hard to talk about, at LaMora, we were
• In fact,... ...I believe Kathleen shared some numbers about record fraud in this environment.

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The Special Legislative Commission studying the future of credit card payments and their impacts on small businesses held what leaders described as its last public hearing, though they said the commission would continue meeting to develop a report and recommendations. Chair Paul Feeney and other members noted the issue is complex and that they had sought testimony from a wide range of stakeholders before moving into a more deliberative phase. The commission adjourned after hearing from several in-person and virtual witnesses. Banking and card-industry witnesses, including the Massachusetts Bankers Association, the Card Coalition, the Electronic Payments Coalition, and others, argued that payment cards provide major benefits to consumers and merchants, including convenience, fraud protection, fast settlement, and broad access to electronic commerce. They warned that state-level changes to interchange rules could create a patchwork of conflicting requirements, disrupt global payment systems, and especially affect state-chartered community banks and small businesses. Several also said recent federal actions and litigation, including OCC and NCUA preemption rules and the Illinois interchange-fee litigation, have limited the practical reach of state laws. Restaurant, retail, and convenience-store witnesses pushed for relief from swipe fees, saying independent businesses operate on thin margins and pay fees on amounts that are not really their revenue, such as sales tax and gratuities. They urged transparency, the ability to surcharge, vendor compensation for tax collection, and limits on interchange or related fees. Some witnesses said merchants bear significant fraud and chargeback costs and that banks and card networks have not offered enough direct relief. Commissioners asked questions about surcharging, fee regulation, fraud, and whether industry should share more of the burden. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond adjourning the hearing.

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• Chair objection, share is none. Is this our conference? Oh, it's 47. Mr.
• In 2021, a former Facebook employee, Francis Haugen, shared information with The Wall Street Journal
• In 2021, a former Facebook employee, Francis Hogan, shared information with the Wall Street Journal that
• It disrupts sleep and becomes a means to spread rumors or share too much personal information.
• If you look at the fair share spending bill the Senate's doing, they're putting in a million dollars

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first recognized several student athletes and teams, including East Bridgewater cheerleaders, Medway athletes and teams, and the Housatonic Valley basketball team, and adopted a resolution congratulating the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps on its 25th anniversary. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 to advance a petition concerning an extension of a lease authorization for conservation land. The chamber then took up Senate 2581, as amended, a major education and youth technology bill. The bill was rewritten to promote safe technology use and distraction-free education, including restrictions on personal electronic devices in public schools and limits on social media access for children. Members debated whether the policy should be bell-to-bell or allow more local flexibility, and several amendments were offered. An amendment from Attleboro to preserve district-specific policies was rejected, while a consolidated amendment tightening social media restrictions and related protections was adopted. The House also considered and passed several other bills, including measures amending the Sandwich charter, authorizing Springfield to help certain residents with local tax obligations, authorizing charity alcohol auctions, and directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a specific police applicant. In addition, the House rejected concurrence on a Senate version of a higher education infrastructure bill and instead appointed a committee of conference. Later, the House accepted a conference report on modernizing cannabis laws after debate focused on regulatory streamlining, equity, ownership caps, and hemp regulation. The report was adopted by roll call, and the House then passed the amended education bill to be engrossed before adjourning to the next day.

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• SB 1153 also provides for an appropriate level of preparedness and information sharing between water
• Have you shared some of these concerns with the senator's office so that he might be able to include
• So I just wondered if you could share with us your insights on the challenges of these things coming
• So I just wondered if you could share with us your insights on the challenges of these things coming
• So I just wondered if you could share with us your insights on the challenges of these things coming

Summary: The Committee on Emergency Management heard several bills related to public safety, wildfire preparedness, and fireworks regulation. SB 1299, by Senator Arreguín, would place in statute a certification and training framework for fire sprinkler fitters and apprentices after a court decision disrupted prior State Fire Marshal regulations. Supporters said the bill would protect life safety by ensuring qualified installation and maintenance of fire suppression systems, while opponents raised concerns about added costs, housing affordability, and labor-related effects. The committee passed the bill as amended to the Committee on Labor and Employment on a roll call vote, with DeMaio and Hadwick voting no. SB 1153, by Senator Caballero, would require urban retail water suppliers to incorporate wildfire-specific procedures into emergency plans and clarify that water systems are not designed to serve as wildfire defense systems. Supporters from water agencies and fire organizations said the bill would improve coordination, planning, and ratepayer protection while acknowledging infrastructure limits. Members discussed transparency, backup generators, and whether the bill should require more public disclosure; the author said he would continue working on possible amendments. The committee passed the bill as amended to the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials. SB 828, by Senator Cabaldon, responds to the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion by requiring fireworks licensees to disclose storage locations, verify local permits, and meet other compliance conditions. The author said the bill was developed with the State Fire Marshal and local public safety partners to close information gaps and improve enforcement. An opposition witness argued the permit-verification requirements could not be met in all jurisdictions, especially for hobby rocketry and small-scale uses, prompting discussion about clarifying different rocket categories and administrative implementation. The committee passed SB 828 as amended to the Committee on Local Government, and the meeting then adjourned after all bills were reported out.

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• I shared before there was a stage.
• I share this because the $177,000, this was the original ask that I made when I presented it way back
• like MAV security, the porta-potties, all those are shared costs that we are jointly doing with all
• Security, the porta-potties, all those are shared costs that we are jointly doing with all the other
• We have the shared costs with the other organizations. And this was the original.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee received updates on Idaho’s America 250 preparations, including financial status, ambassador outreach, the Capitol celebration, the Liberty Bell tour, and related statewide events. LSO staff reported about $54,967.53 remaining for America 250 purposes and $17,500 pending disbursement in celebration fund grants. Treasurer Ellsworth described broad ambassador participation across cities, counties, businesses, schools, and veterans groups, along with numerous recent local events branded for America 250. Director Gallimore also reported that the Freedom Truck was on display, the Great American State Fair was underway, and the Liberty Bell had shipped from South Carolina and would be secured nightly as it tours the state. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on planning the July 4 Capitol celebration in Boise. Secretary McGrane outlined the parade, pancake feed, concert, vendors, live broadcast by Idaho Public Television, and the role of partners such as the Veterans Entrepreneurs Association, Just Serve, Duck Club, and Boise Family RV. Committee members asked about event timing, sponsorships, tribal participation, and the vehicle transporting the Liberty Bell. McGrane requested additional spending authority for unanticipated costs, including green rooms/trailers for performers, Ada County paramedics, water for attendees, and performer compensation. After discussion about costs and fiscal oversight, the committee approved a motion to grant an additional $10,000 in spending authority for the America 250 Capitol celebration, specifically for paramedics, trailers for performers, water, and performer compensation. Members also discussed contingency planning for inclement weather, with general agreement that the committee should revisit the issue at a later meeting and aim to preserve some form of celebration even if the outdoor event must be adjusted. The committee then set its next meeting for June 24 and adjourned.

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• resources, by Assembly Member Muratsuchi; Item 2, audit 111, law enforcement agencies information sharing
• library resources, by Assembly Member Muratsuchi; 2026-111, law enforcement agencies information sharing
• I really want to share... Caltrans in different roles.
• I really want to share on behalf of the chairman of my board, the staff, as well as myself and Don, the
• Amendment Mary Succi, 2016-111-11, law enforcement agency information sharing by Senator Archeletta,

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee met to hear new audit requests and receive a status update from the State Auditor. The auditor reported 10 JALAC audits in progress, noted that all 2025-approved audits are underway, said the first 2026 audit is focused on DMV license revocations, and described several statutory and high-risk audits already in progress. The committee also approved a consent calendar of four audit requests: UC library resources, law enforcement information sharing, EDD unemployment insurance claims, and Housing and Community Development housing development monitoring. The committee then considered Assembly Member DeMaio’s audit request on SANDAG road project management. DeMaio argued the audit was needed to examine whether transportation funds, including voter-approved and restricted revenues, were used for allowable purposes and whether past management failures warranted outside review. SANDAG’s CEO and CFO said the agency already undergoes extensive oversight and audits, that funds are tracked by multiple “colors of money,” and that internal controls have improved. Several members questioned whether the issues were already addressed in public records or existing audits, and the request failed on a roll call vote. Next, Senator Valadares presented an audit of the Board of State and Community Corrections’ Proposition 47 grant administration, arguing that more transparency is needed on outcomes, recidivism data, and oversight of grantees. The BSCC said it already has oversight mechanisms, that the State Controller conducts biennial audits, and that program data shows positive outcomes. The committee approved the audit unanimously. Senator Cortese then presented an audit of CalHR’s dental benefits procurement and Delta Dental contract, citing long-standing benefit caps, provider network concerns, and retiree out-of-pocket costs. CalHR said its network remains strong, that it recently completed an RFP adding MetLife as a second carrier starting in 2027, and that contracts include performance guarantees. Members from both parties expressed concern about access and competition, and the audit was approved unanimously. The committee then completed add-on votes on the consent calendar and adjourned.

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• resources, by Assembly Member Moritzucci; Item 2, Audit 111, law enforcement agencies information sharing
• I really want to share... Thank you, Assembly Member DeMaio, for the kind words.
• I really want to share...
• We are excited to share that effective January 1, 2027, we will offer two dental carriers, Delta Dental
• Amendment Mary Succi; 2016-111-11, law enforcement agency information sharing by Senator Archuleta; 226

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• What I do want to share with you today is this is a high-level plan.
• people here to see our people, to see our partnerships, I think we start to win more than our fair share
• Finance and shared services, there’s all kinds of services, businesses growing around the country.
• I think what I want to share with you is in the course of this work, we looked at the state in seven
• So we're walking the talk, and we're sharing that with our legislators, and we're sharing that with all

Summary: The LEAD Committee met with the Department of Commerce to review a high-level strategic plan for Oklahoma economic development. Commerce Director Bud presented a plan centered on the state’s competitive advantages: central location and logistics, low cost of doing business, energy availability, labor force, tax environment, and partnerships with tribes, local communities, universities, and workforce organizations. He said the agency must focus on industries where Oklahoma has a “right to win,” identifying aerospace and defense, energy, agribusiness, manufacturing, and cybersecurity as priority sectors, with other sectors such as transportation logistics, automotive, finance/shared services, federal offices, bioscience, and broader IT treated as secondary or longer-term opportunities. Members asked about workforce, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, incentives, research and development, housing, and how Commerce should stay focused on its core mission. Commerce said CareerTech remains a major asset, but the state needs better coordination among agencies, universities, and workforce partners. Officials also said entrepreneurship should be encouraged within target industries, infrastructure readiness should be mapped and aligned to industry needs, and incentives should be evaluated against total cost of operations rather than compared only on percentage terms. They noted that the Incentive Evaluation Commission is comparing Oklahoma’s incentives with other states and that closing deals begins early, with the right people and partners involved from the start. The discussion also emphasized the need for stronger statewide marketing, better use of regional development staff, more robust research/data capabilities, and a stronger international strategy. Legislators raised concerns about Commerce being tasked with programs outside its core mission, and Commerce said it must administer those programs unless the Legislature changes the law, though it would like to streamline and reallocate resources where possible. The meeting ended with broad support for the strategic direction, appreciation for Commerce’s work on recent projects, and adjournment without any formal vote or action taken.

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• Well, thank you both for the information you shared with us.
• So does the lion's share of the responsibility fall on the investment advisor?
• And I know we've talked probably about this, and I've shared my comments, but on the lawsuit that was
• I really appreciate the slides that you shared.
• Well, I personally don't go around the state, but what I would share is similar to what Senator Beck

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• James Warren from Share More Stories introduced SEQ oral history platforms for statewide storytelling
• At this time, I'm going to offer to some of our other partners that we share business with.
• Christy Coma from the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, would you like to share any information?
• Thank you for sharing with us what's happening there. It's exciting times.
• We're going to ask you if you would be willing to share information that you're currently working on

Keywords: American Revolution 250 Commission, 976, house, all

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• I want to share with you a little bit about how we're putting those historic lessons into action today
• a couple of weeks ago, we gathered with representatives of 17 Oklahoma public school districts to share
• The other number I want to share with you is $222 million dollars.
• I just wanted to share a little personal story with you, and I know many of you are already aware, but
• While I was sharing that great news, she was at an Ultrasound and learned that the baby had passed away

Bills: SB1287, SB1983, SB1796, SB1806, SB1558, SB2135, SB483, SB1198, SB1265, SB2154, SB2139, SB1552, SB2118, SB1775, SB259, SB1344, SB1380, SB2007, SB1572, SB2074, SB1423, SB1425, SB1502, SB1503, SB1833, SB1561, SB1555, SB2044, SB1749, SB904, SB1565, SB1500, SB667, SB1484, SB1562, SB1644, HR1045, SB227, SB1627, SB1475, SB1966, SB2049, SB1531, SB80, SB1734, SB1630, SB1894, SB1975, SB1432, SB1437, SB1812, SB346, SB710, SB1489, SB1614, SB2045, SB1250, SB1304, SB1501, SB1946, SB592, SB65, SB1257, SB444, SB640, SB2178, SB1242, SB1642

Keywords: abstraction, licensing, Oklahoma Abstractors Board, criminal background, good moral character, SB1983, foster care, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, child welfare, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions

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• Representative Villegas, the pride flag, as you shared, is something that's dear to your heart and your
• Sharing such painful truths requires immense strength. And we want to read.
• We're very quickly able to call out this individual and share the feelings we had against him and his
• Today I rise because my senator, Sally Ann Gonzalez, shared her story that many of you heard, and I'm
• Just briefly, I echo what has been shared. I obviously stand with victims.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We also have money for NOFA for their crop cash and crop cash plus and farm share programs.
• </c><00:12:45.480><c> and</c><00:12:45.600><c> then</c><00:12:45.800><c> home</c><00:12:46.040><c> share
• Uh and then home share different ways.
• Uh and then home share to<00:12:46.680><c> expand</c><00:12:47.280><c> across</c><00:12:48.040><c> uh
• The food banks for share programs.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• I'd like to share my experience with you regarding what happened to me after finding a man coming out
• I share this to bring to you the reality of the importance of safeguarding and protecting women's and
• I'd like to share my experience with you regarding what happened to me after finding a man coming out
• Senator Wintrow: Thank you for sharing. I am deeply apologetic.
• And thank you for sharing and having that courage to do so and stand up for others.

Summary: The committee first considered the gubernatorial appointment of Judge Rick Carnaroli of Pocatello to the Idaho Judicial Council. Carnaroli, appearing virtually, described his more than 20 years on the bench and said he wanted to help identify strong judicial candidates and support the judiciary. Senators offered favorable comments about his fairness and experience, and the committee voted unanimously to send the appointment to the floor with a recommendation for confirmation. The committee then printed two RSs, RS 3761 and RS 3805, before taking up House Bill 803. Senator Doug Ricks explained that the bill would clarify that execution protocols are not subject to the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act and would extend confidentiality protections to firing squad executions, consistent with the state’s recent adoption of firing squad as an execution method. A Department of Correction director testified that the agency already treats itself as exempt from the APA and that the bill was intended to clarify legislative intent while preserving public posting of procedures. After limited public testimony, including one opponent, the committee voted to send HB 803 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee spent most of the meeting on House Bill 752, which Senator Ben Taves said would protect sex-separated private spaces such as restrooms, locker rooms, and showers by making it a misdemeanor, with a felony for repeat offenses, for knowingly entering an opposite-sex facility in certain government or public accommodation settings, subject to listed exceptions. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect privacy and safety, while opponents said existing criminal laws already address misconduct and that the bill would criminalize transgender people and be difficult to enforce. Testimony included emotional accounts both for and against the measure, along with questions about enforcement, exceptions, and whether the bill was necessary. After debate, the committee voted to send HB 752 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.

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• As we're having this discussion, I think I should also share with you that currently those payments are
• I wanted to share with you that when we came together, our group, to try to decide could we put a bill
• So we'd be happy to share that with the committee, the other things that we think could fix the system
• I wanted to share with you that when we came together our group to try to decide, could we put a bill
• If I sure read— If I share, Rita, you're recognized to inquire? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Can you share with us what the reasoning was that they were not interested in going into any, using any
• And these guides we share with our EPP, other faculty members, to help them align their coursework with
• And these guides we share with our EPP, other faculty members, to help them align their coursework with
• And so I just think my big reason, and our big reason, for sharing some of this work is to be a resource
• And it's been interesting because we're good friends and colleagues now; we also share course materials

Summary: The House Education Committee heard a presentation from Dr. Ed Kates, headmaster of Kootenai Classical Academy, describing the Hillsdale College charter school model and its emphasis on classical education, virtue development, Socratic discussion, phonics, limited technology use, constitutional history, and sports. He highlighted the school’s rapid growth, strong waitlists, spelling bee success, and student achievement, and answered questions about how new schools are founded, why some districts have declined the curriculum, the role of music, the purpose of education, and the school’s per-student cost. Committee members generally praised the school’s approach and discussed broader concerns about education focused too narrowly on jobs or testing. The committee then heard from Dr. Sally Brown of the Idaho Higher Education Literacy Partnership (I-HELP), joined by colleagues from NNU and Boise State. She explained that I-HELP works across Idaho’s higher education institutions to strengthen teacher preparation in the science of reading, revise literacy standards and assessments, and support literacy initiatives statewide. She described the partnership’s concept and competency guides, reliability and validity work on assessments, and a literacy learning lab at the College of Idaho that trains pre-service tutors and supports first-grade reading intervention. Members asked about collaboration with BYU-Idaho, whether the effort is improving teacher readiness, and how the state’s K-3 reading investments are working; Brown said the state is moving in the right direction but emphasized the need for continued teacher preparation, mentoring, and instructional coaching. No formal votes or committee actions were taken.

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• Is that cost share?
• And I'd like to turn the mic to her for just a moment to share some of her experiences while she's been
• Just take the mic that you have, but then come here because we have a small gift we'd like to share with
• To share with you. Sounds good. Okay, so I was asked to just say what I've learned from being here.
• To share with you. Sounds good. Okay, so I was asked to just say what I've learned from being here.

Keywords: 989, all

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• It requires the Department of Commerce to share information related to fraudulent claims with other law
• I'm up today and I want to just share that I also want to be engaged in that process with you in the
• It's a long way to go for three minutes, but I felt it was important to come and share my story.
• I know I can speak for the committee in saying we share your grief and your sympathies.
• I, too, want to share my thanks to Connor's mom.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy heard and advanced a series of bills covering transportation, unemployment benefits, public records, education, law enforcement, and health. Senator Massullo’s SB 488, the DHSMV agency package, would update fuel tax and motor carrier definitions, raise the crash-reporting damage threshold from $500 to $2,000, expand email use for certain DHSMV transactions, and align tank vehicle definitions with federal rules; SB 490 would create a related public records exemption for certain email records. Both bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 892, revising enhanced sentencing procedures for repeat offenders, and SB 124, which cleans up and clarifies Florida Virtual School statutes without changing day-to-day operations. The most debated measure was SB 216, which would tighten reemployment assistance eligibility by adding work-search and interview requirements, requiring more frequent identity and eligibility verification, and expanding fraud reporting and information sharing. Supporters said the bill targets fraud and improves program integrity; opponents, including labor advocates and several senators, argued it would create burdens for legitimate claimants, especially rural residents, seniors, and workers facing layoffs, and could sharply reduce access to benefits. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 382 on e-bike safety, requiring riders to yield to pedestrians, sound an audible signal before passing, and limit speed near pedestrians, while creating a task force to study broader regulation. Testimony from a parent who lost her son in an e-scooter crash prompted discussion about whether scooters should be included in the bill. Additional bills advanced included SB 584, strengthening oversight of commercial driving schools and giving DHSMV and county tax collectors more enforcement tools; CS/SB 656, formally codifying the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force within FDLE and renaming the related grant program; and SB 816, establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to support research, treatment, education, and outreach. All were reported favorably with support from law enforcement, advocacy groups, and institutional representatives. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded on specific bills, and the committee adjourned without further business.