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• provide services to local businesses that they need access to for their everyday quality of life. vehicle
• When we pull somebody over for an inspection on a vehicle, we direct that heavy commercial vehicle. or
• Again, we're monitoring compliance of commercial motor vehicles, and we maintain the facilities where
• We certify the manufacturers of the instruments installed in vehicles, as well as the service centers
• We process vehicle crash data from law enforcement agencies across the state, conduct federal reporting

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• Speaker, >> That thing that was just for entertainment value for the chamber used to Representative Warf
• I think it goes against Wyoming<00:32:36.559><c> values.
• I think we have land Wyoming values.
• </c> values. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. values. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• </c><03:52:51.279><c> added</c> education in K12 schools, value added education in K12 schools, value

Keywords: 916, all

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• That's 14 times he has been caught recklessly and illegally operating a vehicle, all misdemeanors.
• </c><00:02:58.120><c> while</c><00:02:58.519><c> suspended</c> operate a motor vehicle while suspended
• That's 14 times he has been caught recklessly and illegally operating a vehicle, all misdemeanors.
• </c><00:05:08.520><c> all</c> operating a vehicle all operating a vehicle all misdemeanors<00:05:10.800
• </c><00:09:57.680><c> are</c> together where cars are um vehicles are together where cars are um vehicles

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Having lower property values, for example, would be a qualifier.
• Kim mentioned this too, but we've seen the value of having the same provider.
• We have seen the value of having the same provider.
• If you mandate parity and you don't acknowledge value-based purchasing, you can't do value-based purchasing
• We should be maximizing the value of every qualified health professional.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Such vehicles shall be permitted to park at a parking meter without fee.
• Such vehicles shall be permitted to park at a parking meter without fee.
• Such vehicles shall be permitted to park at a parking meter without fee.
• On public property, a vehicle with a disabled veteran plate issued by any state shall be permitted to
• How would a municipality determine if that vehicle is owned by a disabled veteran if Vermont doesn't

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• number of enhancements: fire equipment, navigable, some fund shifts, some covered storage for their vehicles
• , a new all-terrain vehicle that'll be used in North Idaho.
• , a new all-terrain vehicle that'll be used in North Idaho.
• , a new all-terrain vehicle that'll be used in North Idaho.
• , a new all-terrain vehicle that'll be used in North Idaho.

Summary: The committee first received an Idaho State Department of Agriculture update on quagga mussels, with Director Chanel T. Wall reviewing the history of Idaho’s response, the spread and ecological damage caused by mussels in the Great Lakes, and the state’s legislative and operational efforts since the species was first detected west of the 100th meridian in 2007. She described the 2024 and 2025 Mid-Snake treatment efforts using chelated copper, noting a more than 50% reduction in the impacted footprint in 2025 compared with 2024, while emphasizing that the goal remains eradication. Members asked about the treatment method, the difficulty of keeping copper in the deep-pool water column, fish mortality, the reproductive capacity of mussels, and whether other states are using Idaho’s approach; Wall said Idaho’s work is being watched closely, but few states have shown the political will to attempt similar eradication efforts. No votes were taken during this presentation. The committee then heard a budget overview for natural resources from Legislative Services budget analyst Janet Jessup. She summarized the agencies under the natural resources budget area, explained JFAC’s recent actions on a 3% rescission, an additional 1% rescission, and a 5% ongoing base reduction for fiscal year 2027, and noted that many agency enhancements remain pending. She highlighted that DEQ’s requested enhancements are tied to dedicated and federal funds, Fish and Game’s budget is entirely dedicated/federal, Lands has a fire suppression deficiency fund that can be drawn into the negative and later repaid by the legislature, and Water Resources has a recurring transfer request. Members asked about the fire deficiency fund’s limits and how it is funded, and Jessup explained that it is typically preloaded by legislative appropriation. Finally, Keith Bybee of Legislative Services gave a broader general fund and revenue outlook. He said the legislature’s adopted revenue forecast is higher than the governor’s, but the budget remains tight because of lower-than-expected cash balances and the effect of policy changes and rescissions. He noted that the current-year ending balance is small relative to the size of the budget, while the projected fiscal year 2027 ending balance improves under the legislature’s forecast. Committee members discussed uncertainty around future fire suppression costs, Medicaid, corrections, and school enrollment, and the meeting concluded with no further action beyond the informational presentations and prior JFAC budget decisions.

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• Wallace became agitated and tried to exit the vehicle.
• Officer Rayner instructed him to stay in the vehicle.
• Wallace became agitated and tried to exit the vehicle.
• Officer Rayner instructed him to stay in the vehicle. Wallace refused and shoved Officer Rayner.
• Florida law provides that a person, Wallace became agitated and tried to exit the vehicle.

Summary: The committee received a presentation on the Governor’s fiscal year 2026-2027 public safety budget, which totals $8.2 billion for the public safety silo and includes funding for the Departments of Law Enforcement, Juvenile Justice, and Corrections, along with courts and legal affairs. The Governor’s Office highlighted recurring reductions and vacancy eliminations, while agency heads outlined their major requests: FDLE sought funding for fentanyl enforcement, career offender registry staffing, alert-system upgrades, alcohol testing modernization, officer wellness, criminal intelligence, and immigration-related intelligence work; DJJ requested money for the Florida Scholars Academy, uniforms, residential services, a new Broward detention center, and facility maintenance; and DOC requested major increases for officer pay, additional staff, facility construction and maintenance, communications upgrades, inmate health care, pharmaceuticals, and food service. Members questioned FDLE about immigration enforcement and public records burdens, and DOC about staffing, capacity, mental health services, contraband, housing, and whether prison beds were being used for immigration detainees. Public testimony also urged better prison conditions and basic necessities for incarcerated people. The committee then took up and reported favorably CS/SB 156, the Jason Rayner Act, which would strengthen penalties and clarify that a person may not resist an officer with violence when the officer is performing official duties. An amendment conforming the bill to House language was adopted, and the bill passed with Senator Smith voting no. The committee also adopted an amendment and reported favorably CS/SB 54, which concerns use of substances affecting cognitive function and limits certain medical-record disclosures to information relevant to investigations of violent offenders; Senator Smith voted no on that measure as well. Next, the committee considered Senator Berman’s bills on domestic and dating violence. CS/SB 296 would direct a study of a secure web-based alert platform for victims, including a discreet phone-number/code system and geolocation support, and would expand the Address Confidentiality Program to dating-violence victims. The bill drew emotional support testimony from survivors and advocates describing the dangers victims face when trying to leave abusive situations, and it was reported favorably. Its companion, CS/SB 298, would extend public-records protections in the Address Confidentiality Program to dating-violence victims; it was also reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• And that is the bill that I had brought in about the vehicle registrations.
• brought in That is the bill that I had brought in about<00:10:23.760><c> the</c><00:10:23.920><c> vehicle
• </c><00:10:25.760><c> My</c> about the vehicle registrations. My about the vehicle registrations.
• </c><00:11:14.480><c> in</c><00:11:14.720><c> New</c> commercial motor vehicles in New commercial motor
• vehicles in New Hampshire<00:11:15.920><c> um</c><00:11:16.560><c> in</c><00:11:16.720><c> a</c><00:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Yes, lawyers and accountants have value, but no spreadsheet can replace the insight of a parent who has
• Yes, lawyers and accountants have value, but no spreadsheet can replace the insight of a parent who has
• value in lived experiences, and I think oftentimes that outweighs anything else, because you can learn
• talking about a contract that needs to come before the board, it's a contract with a set monetary value
• The value of SDP is precisely in permitting personalized solutions and preventing family crises, which

Summary: The subcommittee heard an overview of the governor’s IHSS budget proposals and extensive testimony from the Department of Social Services, Department of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, county representatives, labor, consumer advocates, and advocates for older adults and people with disabilities. The administration described IHSS as a large and growing program serving more than 900,000 recipients, and outlined three proposals: shifting the cost of growth in authorized hours per case to counties, eliminating the backup provider system, and aligning IHSS terminations with Medi-Cal terminations. The LAO said the overall budget estimates appeared reasonable but raised concerns about the hours-per-case proposal, including the lack of a comprehensive root-cause analysis, the limited control counties have over statewide cost growth, and uncertainty about how the baseline and savings would work. CWDA, SEIU, and consumer advocates strongly opposed the hours cost shift, arguing that counties use state-designed tools, that demographic changes and rising need explain much of the growth, and that the proposal would pressure counties to cut services and destabilize care. The chair and members repeatedly questioned the administration about the proposed baseline, the claimed savings, and whether the measure effectively circumvents the county maintenance-of-effort agreement. On the backup provider system, the administration said the statewide program is underutilized and administratively expensive, and proposed eliminating it to save about $3.5 million. The LAO suggested the Legislature consider whether administrative costs could be reduced while preserving some version of the program. County and consumer advocates opposed the cut, saying the system is a critical safety net when regular providers are unavailable, especially in rural areas and for people with complex needs. They argued that low utilization reflects the difficulty of finding emergency backup care, not lack of need, and that many counties already rely on local backup systems or other models. Committee members also pressed for better data on requests, fulfillment, and administrative costs, and discussed whether the state could support local alternatives instead of eliminating the program. The final topic was the proposal to align IHSS terminations with Medi-Cal terminations by automating the process when recipients fail to complete Medi-Cal redeterminations. The administration said this would reduce General Fund costs by about $86 million by preventing payment of IHSS in the residual program when recipients are no longer eligible for Medi-Cal, while also automating reinstatement when Medi-Cal is restored. The LAO noted the proposal has been rejected in prior years and suggested improved notice and communication to recipients as an alternative. CWDA and advocates warned that the change could create gaps in care, especially for people who lose Medi-Cal for procedural reasons, and urged additional safeguards such as better notices, faster reprocessing, and automatic reinstatement. Members questioned how many people would be affected, how the residual program currently works, and whether providers could go unpaid during the gap; the department said the automation is already built and would be activated if the proposal is approved. No votes were taken during the discussion, and the committee moved through public comment and questioning without final action on the proposals in the excerpt provided.

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• this measure in an earlier decision-making, is to keep this bill moving because there are no other vehicles
• there<00:02:01.600><c> are</c><00:02:01.840><c> no</c><00:02:02.000><c> other</c><00:02:02.240><c> vehicles
• </c><00:02:02.719><c> available</c><00:02:03.520><c> to</c> there are no other vehicles available to
• there are no other vehicles available to discuss<00:02:04.399><c> the</c><00:02:04.640><c> impacts</c

Bills: SB3275

Keywords: cannabis, low-dose, personal use, cultivation, cannabis accessories, Hawaii cannabis law, medical cannabis, 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met in decision-making on SB 2760, which had previously been heard jointly with the Agriculture and the Environment Committee. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including language authorizing suspension of certain regulations as needed to enable quarantine treatments and changing the effective date. No members objected, and the recommendation was adopted by unanimous aye votes from the chair, vice chair, and other senators present. The committee then reconvened on SB 3275 relating to cannabis. The chair explained the bill was being kept moving so the Legislature could continue discussing the impacts of recent federal actions on the hemp industry, especially cultivation and processing of CBD products in Hawaii. The proposed amendments would strike several sections and pages of the bill, remove references to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and substitute the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation, along with technical non-substantive changes. During discussion, several senators raised concerns about CBD purveyors and the effect on the 329 program, and noted constituent communications on both sides of the issue. One senator said they would vote with reservations, and others said they would vote no. Despite the concerns, the committee voted to pass SB 3275 with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted.

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• every driver shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any person propelling a human-powered vehicle
• So the question before the judge was, is an electric-assisted bike a human-powered vehicle?
• “It makes it clear the drivers of motor vehicles do have a duty to care.
• electric-assisted bicycle shall have all of the rights and all of the duties applicable to a driver of any other vehicle

Keywords: 989, all

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• Now, we do have our constitutional values, and I'm really glad that at least for illegal immigrants,
• the sponsors value those.
• Electric vehicle fund, 4.3 million dollars. The drives fund is 64 million dollars.
• ><c> million</c> Electric vehicle fund 4.3 million Electric vehicle fund 4.3 million dollars.<02:35:37.200
• Unfortunately, the portion that we got went to electric vehicle charging stations, bike lanes.

Keywords: 981, all

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• That perspective on the working group, as Representative Eel mentioned, would bring value to the group
• He said that perspective on the working group, as Representative Eel mentioned, would bring value to
• </c> know when we but I think the the value know when we but I think the the value that<03:17:52.840>
• you to the group um and certainly value you to the group um and certainly the<03:18:30.600><c> um</c
• We're looking for a vehicle to amend existing law to make it a little easier for our folks.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a hearing on HB 566, which would require permit applications for new landfills to include a detailed leachate management plan. Representative German introduced the bill and explained that it was prompted by recent reporting on leachate management problems at New Hampshire landfills, including alleged violations and deficiency letters from DES. He said the bill was intended to address public health concerns, PFAS contamination, and increased leachate volumes tied to more severe rainstorms, while still allowing innovation in treatment and transportation methods. He also described a set of proposed amendments developed after discussions with DES and a landfill operator, including changing “permit for construction” to “operating approval,” applying the bill to landfill expansions, moving contract-related language into the planning section, and removing a proposed new subparagraph. Committee members asked whether the bill would limit operator flexibility or duplicate existing DES rules. Representative German said the bill would not dictate specific treatment methods or lock operators into long-term contracts, but would require a plan showing how leachate will be managed, transported, and disposed of, with later contract changes reported to DES. Several members and the BIA representative questioned whether the bill was necessary given existing Env 806 rules and DES enforcement authority. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill as introduced, arguing that DES already has rules and technical expertise, that the issue is better handled through rulemaking, and that moving requirements into statute could freeze the framework and make future adjustments harder. Supporters countered that a statute would provide a stronger, more durable policy commitment in response to ongoing problems. No vote or final committee action was taken during the hearing. The discussion ended with the bill still under consideration and with the sponsor indicating that a revised amendment would likely be brought forward for later work session or executive session review.

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• A lot of times, when we're not looking at the comparison between that crash and vehicle miles traveled
• What I'm interested in is, do you keep stats on what the vehicles are doing?
• Vehicles doing.
• What is the physical manifestation of the vehicle that led to that fatality?
• One of their data points that they put out for us is what are the vehicle actions.

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• The vehicle bill for our budget this year. So, House File 2783 now being before us.
• This bill, House File 2783, is that recommendation and it will Be the vehicle that we use for this committee
• Section 9 establishes a state building renewable energy storage vehicle account.
• bill establishes three things: first, the state's building renewable energy storage and electric vehicle
• So it is my intention to move this bill to Ways and Means as a vehicle bill, as a backup vehicle bill

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• That’s the appropriate vehicle to do such a thing.
• That's the appropriate vehicle<01:18:30.280><c> to</c><01:18:30.400><c> do</c><01:18:30.560><c> such<
• We can't as vehicle to do such a thing.
• The value of labor is central to, I think, all those schools of economics.
• Has the same value, made no changes to it.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Sales and use tax per capita are weighted at 75% and added to the weighted assessed value per capita.
• </c><00:42:04.000><c> The</c> weighted assessed value per capita.
• The weighted assessed value per capita.
• Um, beginning with the small assessed value adjustments.
• </c><00:45:18.000><c> at</c><00:45:18.240><c> 76%</c> assessed values are weighted at 76% assessed values

Bills: HB0105, HB0107, SF0002

Keywords: K-12 education, school facilities, security improvements, public funding, state appropriations, school construction, local government funding, sales tax distribution, municipal funding, economic equity, state revenue, Wyoming Legislature, legislative appropriations, Legislative Service Office, LSO budget, general fund, biennial budget, legislative branch, legislator travel, per diem

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• So that 1,800,000 deal went to vehicles at one point.
• Started tapping that fund for other purposes, for things like vehicles or for the Attorney General's
• And I think these are hybrid vehicles.
• We were running these vehicles 230,000, 260,000 miles.
• So it's not just an EV vehicle; it'd be a hybrid because right now these vehicles reside all over the

Keywords: 996, all

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• It also repeals the exemption for disabled veterans from the annual vehicle registration fee.
• In this situation, it's a reversal from a fee exemption to a motor vehicle weight exemption.
• You know, we're not suggesting raise fees for other motor vehicle owners, but, you know, recognizing
• In this situation, it's a reversal from a fee exemption to a motor vehicle weight exemption.
• You know, we're not suggesting raise fees for other motor vehicle owners, but, you know, recognizing

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety heard testimony on several bills. HB 628 HD1, relating to education, would reinstate a prior law allowing veterans whose high school education was interrupted by wartime to receive a diploma. Testimony was generally supportive from the Office of Veterans Services, the Department of Education, the Hawaii Military Affairs Council, and an individual testifier, with one person in opposition. The committee later recommended passage of HB 628 HD1 as is, and the motion was adopted. The committee also heard HB 1158 HD1 and HB 1159 HD1, both relating to commercial harbors. HB 1158 HD1 concerns firefighting at commercial harbors and drew support from the Department of Transportation; the committee recommended passage as is and adopted the recommendation. HB 1159 HD1 would require masters or persons in charge of vessels to comply with a Harbor Master’s order to evacuate a commercial harbor during emergencies. Testimony included support from Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Transportation, and comments from the Hawaii Harbor Users Group. Members raised concerns about small boat operators and safety, and the committee passed the bill with reservations. The committee then discussed HB 1262, relating to the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund, and HB 1296, relating to the major disaster fund. Supporters of HB 1262 included the Climate Advisory Team and AARP Hawaii, while the Department of Budget and Finance cautioned about duplication of benefits with federal disaster aid and the need to preserve the fund’s primary purpose. Members questioned how the bill would interact with federal assistance and whether the fund could be used more broadly; no vote was taken, and the bill was deferred to decision-making. On HB 1296, HEMA and Budget and Finance opposed the measure, citing the need for flexibility in emergencies and concerns that added reporting requirements could hinder response efforts, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii noted the major disaster fund is much smaller than the EBF. The committee likewise deferred HB 1296 to decision-making, and the meeting adjourned.

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• ,</c> disposal, acquiring emergency vehicles, disposal, acquiring emergency vehicles, public<01:54:58.960
• The value of sales and use tax is level.
• </c> the value ad that they're providing? the value ad that they're providing?
• Um, I think the value of this approach Um, I think the value of this approach is<02:40:23.760><c> you're
• </c> up or they're the values are plateauing. up or they're the values are plateauing.

Keywords: 916, all