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• </c><00:28:33.200><c> place</c><00:28:33.840><c> whom</c> in a public place whom in a public place whom
• </c> public hearing open. public hearing open.
• </c> Public Health to develop public Public Health to develop public education<00:45:05.760><c> material
• ><c> in</c> Department of Public Health in Department of Public Health in collaboration<00:45:56.480>
• </c> agencies to develop public education. agencies to develop public education.

Bills: HB1, HB198, HB11, HB32, HB33, HB34, HB56, HB68, HB72, HB101, HB102, HB110, HB154, HB166, HB168, HB274, SB114, HB1, HB198, HB11, HB32, HB33, HB34, HB56, HB68, HB72, HB101, HB102, HB110, HB154, HB166, HB168, HB274, SB114

Keywords: DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program

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• Under this philosophy, why do public schools exist at all?
• in our public schools.
• public schools are in, you know, that we have public schools.
• And so therefore, that's why public schools are in, you know, that we have public schools.
• Education institutions are not mental health—they are education institutions.

Bills: HB2093, HB2370, HB2376, HB2380, HB2381, HB2383, HB2423, HB2481, HB2621, HB2895, HB4005, HB4043, HB4109

Keywords: mental health, school curriculum, education policy, instruction requirements, statute repeal, charter schools, education, weapons detection, public safety, school administration, school districts, real estate transactions, school property, bond issuance, land use approval, capital improvements, school governance, board meetings, education funding, parental notification

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• We’re taking the Public Service Committee hearing to order. I want to welcome everybody.
• I think it’s important to support our public safety officials.
• And I'm hearing this across the Commonwealth that they can't find enough help, and it is a big public
• Prior to me being a teacher in the East Long Middle Public School system, I was a paraprofessional at
• So I had two years as a teacher there prior to moving to East Long Middle Public Schools.

Bills: H5159, H5110, H3900, H5054, H5034, H4977, S2939, H4747, S2942, H4742, H4698

Keywords: retirement, teachers, service credit, superannuation, Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System, Petersham, police employment, age requirement, public service, retirement benefits, retirement age, special police officers, Kingston, public safety, law enforcement, pre-employment examinations, disability retirement, record maintenance, Peabody, local government

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• and superintendent of public instruction, that... ...whatever you call him, of superintendent of public
• Lakeland Village, an institution, a Washington State institution that's been open for over 100 years,
• institutions.
• There are other public institutions... And so this will do that.
• There are other public institutions in Washington state that are now wanting to preserve their records

Bills: SCR8406, SB5892, SB5863

Keywords: civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, voter registration database, election security, public records exemption, Secretary of State, county elections office, election infrastructure, cybersecurity, ballot signatures, ballot return envelopes, signature correction forms, voter privacy, personal identifying information, Social Security number, driver's license number, state ID number

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• That concludes our public comment in opposition.
• It establishes reporting requirements to the Department of Public Safety.
• Public safety and survivor safety are not in conflict.
• SB 43 enhances public safety by requiring comprehensive parole hearings that carefully evaluate institutional
• You know, the public comment will be how we've been handling public comments. Okay. All right.

Bills: HB294, SB40, SB43, SB35

Keywords: cannabis, cannabis packaging, cannabis labeling, cannabis regulation, Cannabis Control Division, adulterated cannabis, artificial color additive, food dye, youth appeal, minor appeal, child-resistant packaging, black-and-white packaging, edibles, product labeling, consumer protection, marijuana, hemp, dispensary, licensed cannabis business, cannabis manufacturer

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• There is a world of difference between a public utility, which is a de facto monopoly that is a public
• institutions, including utilities.
• because it is public.
• That is one of the most precious public services we have, which includes our utilities and public transportation
• And we have to create those public-private partnerships.

Bills: HB303, SB96, HM6

Keywords: public utility, certificate of public convenience and necessity, certificate of need, Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility regulation, ratemaking, energy storage, battery storage, grid reliability, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, generation plant, utility expansion, service territory, mutual domestic water consumer association, economic development department, clean energy, fossil fuel reduction

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• That would include public comment in support.
• That would include public comment in support.
• So this is about the Public Regulation Commission in this.
• and how the public is benefiting from those options.
• , quote-unquote, public utilities.

Bills: SM20, SM9, SJR6, HB124

Keywords: youth violence, violence prevention, violence intervention, community violence intervention, credible messengers, peer support, restorative justice, violence interrupters, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, high-risk youth, public safety, Department of Health, New Mexico, statewide summit, data collection, reporting, interagency coordination, community-based organizations, law enforcement

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• That would include public comment in support.
• That would include public comment in support.
• Now, looking at the public benefit and whether one or more of our... ...the public benefit in whether
• and how the public is benefiting from those options.
• , quote, unquote, public utilities.

Bills: SM20, SM9, SJR6, HB124

Keywords: youth violence, violence prevention, violence intervention, community violence intervention, credible messengers, peer support, restorative justice, violence interrupters, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, high-risk youth, public safety, Department of Health, New Mexico, statewide summit, data collection, reporting, interagency coordination, community-based organizations, law enforcement

Summary: The committee first considered the appointment of Mary Patricia Roman to the State Investment Council. Senator Campos presented her as highly qualified, citing more than 34 years in global investing, leadership at J.P. Morgan, and prior service on the SIC investment committee. Roman described her experience with asset allocation, fiduciary responsibility, and the SIC’s vetting process. Senators asked about the council’s role in pension investments, staffing levels, and whether personal values could influence decisions. Roman said the SIC process is robust, heavily staff-driven, and insulated from individual value judgments. The committee reported broad support and voted 8-0 to advance her nomination to the full Senate. The committee then heard the reappointment of John F. Bingaman to the SIC. Senator Worth praised his leadership as SIC chair and his background in private equity, public service, and economics. Bingaman emphasized the growth of New Mexico’s sovereign wealth funds to more than $70 billion, the importance of staffing and asset allocation, and the SIC’s role as a fiduciary for New Mexicans. Senators asked about protecting the funds in a weaker market and about the Blackstone/PNM matter; Bingaman declined to comment on the memorial because he had not read it. The committee voted 9-0 to send his reappointment to the full Senate. The committee next took up Senate Memorial 20, calling for a statewide youth violence summit. Senator Lopez and an expert from the Council of State Governments said New Mexico lacks a cohesive statewide infrastructure for youth violence prevention and intervention, limited data collection, and enough evidence-based services. Supporters from the ACLU, behavioral health organizations, youth-serving nonprofits, and youth advocates backed the memorial as a way to center lived experience, community engagement, and research-based solutions. Some members raised concerns that victims’ families were not explicitly included in the planning group, but the memorial passed on a 6-3 vote. Finally, the committee debated Senate Memorial 9, which asked the Legislative Finance Committee to study whether New Mexico should invest in equity stakes in PNM and New Mexico Gas Company and requested that the PRC pause consideration of the private-equity acquisitions while the study was completed. Supporters argued the state should examine whether utility ownership value could remain in New Mexico, protect ratepayers, and diversify revenue, while opponents from PNM, Blackstone’s representatives, chambers of commerce, and utility advocates said the proposal would duplicate the PRC’s review, create uncertainty, and risk higher rates and delayed investment. The committee adopted an amendment removing references to the PRC, but the memorial then failed on a 4-4 tie after a motion for due pass as amended.

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• On page 8, between lines 8 and 9, insert Section 2, Emergency: It is necessary for the public peace,
• Chairman, we plan to put this into the public project revolving fund and putting it at the very lowest
• Chairman, please don't make me do math in public.
• You were clarifying when it sounded like the Public Education Department sent a referral letter over.
• Chair, I was just wondering if you knew whether or not the Public Education Secretary was considering

Bills: SB152, SB145, SB190, HB247

Keywords: telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent

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• As the Senator mentioned, the office is coordinating with the Public Regulation Commission on this bill
• And is administered by the Public Regulation Commission.
• So clarifying that this does not impact the local public bodies. Number six, you move to page...
• And then line 89 is ensuring that the Quantum Institute within UNM receives funding.
• Keep in mind, the package included things like public safety and other elements.

Bills: SB152, SB145, SB190, HB247

Keywords: telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent

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• </c> public defender. public defender.
• Um, public defender.
• Kevin Ramirez, program manager for Hawaii Public Health Institute.
• Health Institute.

Bills: SB2040, SB2248, SB2530, SB2732, SB2871, SB2919, SB3076, SB3300, SB3301

Keywords: freedom of speech, elections, campaign finance, non-natural persons, regulated participation, constitutional amendment, financial disclosures, government transparency, public confidence, Senate confirmation, conflicts of interest, state ethics commission, campaign contributions, state contracts, transparency, conflict of interest, government ethics, pretrial release, bail reform, financial ability

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 2248 would expand financial disclosure requirements to certain gubernatorial nominees subject to Senate confirmation. The State Ethics Commission supported the measure, saying disclosures should be filed before confirmation so the public and interested parties can review them in advance. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with 22 supporters, no opposition, and one comment. SB 2530 would broaden Hawaii’s campaign contribution ban for state and county contractors to include officers and immediate family members, and would extend the ban to certain grantees and their officers and family members, with specified contract thresholds. The Campaign Spending Commission said the bill is its own proposal and would align the thresholds with procurement guidelines. Testimony was entirely favorable, with 30 in support, no opposition, and two comments. Members asked about conforming amendments and how the existing prohibition on soliciting contributions applies; CSC said the calendar-day language clarifies current practice and that the solicitation ban already applies to contractors, with the bill extending the same standard to officers and immediate family members. SB 2732 would require courts to consider a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, including excluding public benefits from income calculations and clarifying the 40-hour affordability benchmark for those above 150% of the federal poverty level. The Office of the Public Defender, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, and the ACLU of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that unaffordable bail creates wealth-based disparities, contributes to jail overcrowding, and can cause severe collateral consequences for people not yet convicted. There was one opposition testimony and 18 supporters. Committee discussion focused on when the 40-hour period should begin, how income would be verified, and whether misrepresentation could affect bail; the Public Defender said the measure should be read to start from initial appearance and that judges could address false statements through existing remedies. SB 2871 would prohibit discrimination based on perceived characteristics, association with someone who has or is perceived to have protected characteristics, and intersectional combinations of characteristics. The Department of Education supported the intent but asked for clear definitions, while the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission said the bill does not add new protected classes and simply codifies the Lamb v. University of Hawaii decision on intersectional discrimination. LGBTQ+, civil rights, ACLU, and other advocacy groups testified in support, with one opposition testimony and a total of 27 in support, two opposed, and one comment. The committee then heard SB 2919, which appropriates funds for one full-time public deputy public defender position. The Public Defender’s Office said the position would provide statewide legal support and a centralized resource on constitutional, appellate, and immigration-related issues; several advocacy groups supported the measure, and committee questions focused on how the new position would complement existing training and keep staff updated on changing law.

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• Request even when the information is sensitive and unnecessary for the public to access.
• I represent the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
• I want the public to know; I totally respect...
• It concerns making dates of birth public information. The chair moves that House Bill 3719.
• A biannual public report will be required to disclose reserve holdings.

Bills: HB565, HB3743, HB4310, HB5083, HB5129, HB5195, HB5331, HB5469, SB21, HB3185, SB 21

Keywords: constitutional amendment, fiscal impact, state budget, ballot measure, transparency in voting, management-to-staff ratio, state agencies, employee regulations, government efficiency, workforce management, public information, governing board, transparency, confidentiality, access rights, privacy, identifying information, state agency, consent, occupational license

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• lake or public body of water.
• Because if it's a public body of water, then the public has the... body of water, then the public has
• I mean, there were no public hearings, nothing.
• Kelly before we get to the public hearing? Yes, sir. I'll just wait until we do the public hearing.
• Well, we'll start the public hearing then. Everybody, We'll start the public hearing then.

Bills: HB352, HB366, SB272, SB296

Keywords: HB352, cotton, cotton bale assessment, cotton levy, cotton producers, agriculture, forestry, Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee, per bale fee, commodity assessment, producer referendum, cotton sales tax, Alabama Code 2-8-199, cotton commission, agricultural funding, HB366, Lakyn Canine Act, police dog, K9, K-9

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• Uh, if you ask a group of public.
• </c> one of making the uh traveling public one of making the uh traveling public readily avails<00:11
• </c> notifying the public of our notices. notifying the public of our notices.
• notice website to inform the public of the chosen public notice location.
• <c> public</c><00:31:30.159><c> notice</c> the chosen public uh public notice the chosen public uh public

Bills: HF1532, HF1290, HF2231, HF2013

Keywords: eminent domain, reimbursement, property acquisition, appraisal, landowner rights, HF1290, AED, automatic external defibrillator, defibrillator signage, wayfinding signs, roadside signs, directional signage, public access AED, emergency medical response, cardiac arrest, sudden cardiac arrest, public safety, Minnesota Department of Transportation, road authority, transportation law

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• The chairman of public transit, and really, Charlotte Char, to come up.
• Because a lot of you don't realize that you do have public transit.
• It comes under Bart, but that is a public transit system.
• with a way to fund public transportation in the state of Alabama.
• Public transportation is… development driver.

Bills: HB52, HB89, HB141, HB52, HB89, HB141

Keywords: income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination

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• of an applicant for the following executive positions at the public post-secondary education institution
• For a public position, your application is a public record. That's the law of the state.
• The donor lists to C3s are public, but you can request anonymity. How are those donor lists public?
• Schedule B is not subject to public records.
• When you talk about public records, things happen, and then all of a sudden... Public records.

Bills: HB398, HB906, HB1201, SB41, SB47, SB106, SB210, SB218, SB220, SB248, SB289, SB397

Keywords: travel expenses, reimbursement, state officials, US General Services Administration, disaster management, nominating petitions, unaffiliated voters, party primaries, political participation, elections, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, boards and commissions, public records, contact information, email addresses, phone numbers

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• ,</c><00:33:18.720><c> they</c> institutions of higher education, they institutions of higher education
• </c> I was contacted by an owner of a public I was contacted by an owner of a public adjusting<00:49:
• House Bill 490, an act relating to employment at public postsecondary education institutions and declaring
• </c><01:10:07.920><c> school</c><01:10:08.239><c> institutions,</c><01:10:09.679><c> for</c> for public
• school institutions, for for public school institutions, for supplies<01:10:10.400><c> in</c><01:10:

Bills: SB141, SB124, SB56, SJR116, SB94, SB37, SB127, SB197, SB66, SB70, SB133, SB160, SB214, SB312, SB52, SJR62, SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

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• and sets up a system that they would be able to revise them in the future on a regular basis with public
• While rodent and pest management, excuse me, by rodent and pest mitigation are important for public health
• support of S. 2961, an act authorizing the town of Dighton to use a portion of conservation land for public
• The permanent roadway easements that this bill authorizes will advance the public...
• The permanent roadway easements that this bill authorizes will advance the public interest by enabling

Bills: H5113, H5076, H4972, H4917, H4700, S2896, S2961, S2933, H5141, H5140, H5139, S2877, H3920

Keywords: Marion Stoddart, riverwalk, J. Harry Rich State Forest, Groton, Nashua River, Nashua River Watershed Association, Massachusetts Clean Waters Act, Department of Conservation and Recreation, DCR, trail designation, state forest, conservation, environmental recognition, commemorative naming, signage, public lands, toxic pesticides, Eastham, environmental regulation, local control

Bills: HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362, HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362

Keywords: education, patriotism, national anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, K-12 schools, constitutional amendment, public works, sealed bids, bidding requirements, procurement, public notice, newspaper advertisement, advertising failure, publisher liability, civil damages, criminal liability, awarding authority, county government, municipal government, construction contracts

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• partnerships while continuing to steward our public dollars.
• So the state law restricts the use of public facilities.
• The state law restricts the use of public facilities, which this would likely be considered a public
• institutions.
• It was an institution.

Bills: SCR8406, SB5825, SB5842, SB5863, SB5840

Keywords: civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, Washington State Leadership Board, WSLB, gift acceptance, grants, endowments, private funding, public funding, fundraising, state board, youth leadership, civic engagement, leadership development, Washington World Fellows, sports mentoring, Boundless Washington