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• >> I just want to make sure we're also going to do it lines one and two and know that LBA will integrate
• >> I just want to make sure we're also going to do it lines one and two and know that LBA will integrate
• know<01:12:20.360><c> that</c><01:12:20.760><c> LBA</c><01:12:21.240><c> will</c><01:12:21.480><c> integrate
• </c><01:12:21.960><c> this</c><01:12:22.120><c> third</c> know that LBA will integrate this third know
• that LBA will integrate this third amendment<01:12:22.720><c> into</c><01:12:22.920><c> the</c><01:12

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We are grateful to be integral parts of this state like you. not [clears throat] only y'all with the
• We are grateful to be integral<00:11:10.800><c> parts</c><00:11:11.120><c> of</c><00:11:11.279><c> this
• We are grateful to be integral parts of this state like you are, around the 67 counties.
• Changes like these proposed in this bill can start to chip away at the integrity of a system that has
• Changes like these proposed in this bill can start to chip away at the integrity of a system that has

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Since then, power utilities have begun to develop and integrate new strategies for significantly reducing
• America, the John Muir Project, Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecological Center, Partnership for Policy Integrity
• America, the John Muir Project, Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecological Center, Partnership for Policy Integrity
• My goal is to get to an agreement with utilities on what is workable so that we can protect the integrity
• my goal is to get to an agreement with utilities and what is workable so that we can protect the integrity

Summary: The committee heard several energy and water affordability bills, with extensive testimony on SB 254 by Senator Becker, SB 541 by Senator Becker, SB 453 by Senator Stern, SB 292 by Senator Caballero, and SB 473 by Senator Padilla. SB 254 was presented as a broad utility affordability package addressing short-term climate credits, a Power Fund, tighter scrutiny of rate increases and utility profits, wildfire spending, securitization of future utility costs, and streamlining. Supporters, including TURN and several environmental and public power groups, said it could lower bills and reduce long-term costs; opponents from investor-owned utilities, labor, business, and local government raised concerns about market impacts, insufficient analysis, and the breadth of the bill. The committee approved SB 254 on a 6-3 vote and placed it on call. SB 541 focused on load flexibility and using existing grid capacity more efficiently. Senator Becker described it as a transparency and planning measure to identify cost-effective load shifting and reduce peak demand, while supporters said it could improve resiliency and save money. Several CCAs and utilities opposed the bill in print or unless amended, arguing that some language implied a mandate and that the concept needed more cost-effectiveness analysis; the author said amendments would remove language dividing the state goal among retail suppliers and clarify that the bill is not a procurement mandate. The committee passed SB 541 as amended to Appropriations on a 9-1 vote and left it on call. SB 453 by Senator Stern would return unspent ratepayer-funded microgrid program dollars and was described as a way to keep the lights on and redirect unused funds. It drew support from local government and environmental groups, with PG&E expressing concern about how the bill would affect its ability to spend awarded funds. The committee passed SB 453 as amended to Appropriations on a 12-0 vote. SB 292 by Senator Caballero would require more granular outage and reliability reporting, including census-tract-level data, to better inform resilience planning after PSPS events; utilities opposed unless amended, citing duplicative reporting and regulatory overlap, but the bill passed 12-0 to Appropriations. SB 473 by Senator Padilla would require or expand water utility decoupling to promote conservation and affordability. Supporters, including water utilities, labor, business, and local government groups, argued decoupling stabilizes revenue, supports conservation, and can keep rates lower for low-use customers. The Public Advocates Office opposed, saying prior pilot data showed no conservation benefit and about $1 billion in added costs, and that the CPUC had already rejected similar requests. Committee members questioned the conservation and capital-investment effects of the different rate structures; the author and supporters argued decoupling helps utilities fund infrastructure while allowing lower fixed charges for low-use customers. The transcript ends during that discussion, before a final vote on SB 473 is shown.

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• we are appreciative of the changes made. to the testing program in Texas without sacrificing the integrity
• interims beginning of year, middle of year to check learning within a school year, but keeps the integrity
• And it also preserves the the integrity of the State Board of Education, high quality instructional materials
• can trust that their children are learning from resources that meet high standards of education. integrity
• students can learn without fear of alienation or division by passing this bill. but we can preserve the integrity

Bills: SB451, SB762, SB1490, SB1262, SB1459, SB1750, SB1962, SB2252, SB2253, SB2365

Keywords: instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools

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• of bullying that can happen to any of our kids, and that's what I'm really worried about is the integrity
• ><00:16:12.240><c> the</c> really worried about is the is the really worried about is the is the Integrity
• 13.639><c> us</c><00:16:14.319><c> and</c><00:16:14.600><c> bullying</c><00:16:15.199><c> that</c> Integrity
• of all of us and bullying that Integrity of all of us and bullying that can<00:16:15.560><c> happen<
• of bullying that can happen to any of our kids, and that's what I'm really worried about is the integrity

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Good government should not depend on the integrity of one person, Good government should not depend on
• the integrity of one person but on laws that ensure legitimate use of discretionary funds.
• the damage into rates, fees, or franchising. ...to integrate the cost of repairing the damage into rates
• It simply upholds the longstanding practice of integrating road maintenance costs into utility service
• Members, we're trying to find a way to get data more integrated to help with our planning processes.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The humility of Moses to serve for the good of others and the integrity of Paul, who sought your glory
• ><00:01:00.320><c> others</c><00:01:00.879><c> and</c><00:01:01.120><c> the</c><00:01:01.280><c> integrity
• </c> for the good of others and the integrity for the good of others and the integrity of<00:01:01.920
• </c><01:29:38.400><c> of</c><01:29:38.639><c> the</c> maintain the fiscal integrity of the maintain the
• fiscal integrity of the retirement<01:29:39.440><c> system.

Keywords: 958, all

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• zone management, which allows the public to petition the public advisory board for review of the integrity
• To preserve the state's integrity, I've asked that we add in an amendment here to include a provision
• Uh to preserve the state's<01:17:21.679><c> integrity,</c><01:17:22.560><c> I've</c><01:17:22.880><c>
• asked</c><01:17:23.120><c> that</c><01:17:23.280><c> we</c> state's integrity, I've asked that we state's
• integrity, I've asked that we add<01:17:23.600><c> in</c><01:17:23.840><c> an</c><01:17:24.000><c> amendment

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees first took up SB 3322 relating to law enforcement. Chairs recommended adopting amendments from the Department of Law Enforcement that would exempt plainclothes officers from identification requirements, limit conspicuous agency markings to vehicles used in immigration enforcement operations, and allow a plainclothes officer to wear a mask when within eyesight of an unmasked officer from the same agency while performing official duties. Although there was an initial quorum issue, both committees ultimately voted to adopt the chair’s recommendation and advance the bill as amended. The next major item was SB 3333 relating to property tax treatment for certain housing. Testimony was strongly supportive, including from a Maui County real property tax board member and a representative of Nali Maui, who described homeowners in affordable housing being taxed at much higher rates when exemptions were missed or when resale restrictions kept values below market. The committees recommended passing the bill with amendments, including a deferred effective date of April 19, 2042, and the recommendation was adopted. The committees also heard SB 2422 on a pro housing score program for counties, SB 2981 on eliminating minimum off-street parking requirements in urban districts, SB 2007 on county land use boundary amendments, SB 3028 on restructuring the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system, SB 3033 on public petitions for review of beach structures, and SB 2434 on electric vehicle infrastructure. SB 2422 drew support with a request for flexibility and an appeals process for counties facing extraordinary circumstances; the chair’s recommendation was to pass it with amendments and note a $200,000 implementation study request, which was adopted. SB 2981 received strong support from housing and transportation advocates and was advanced unamended, while SB 2007 drew opposition from the Sierra Club and discussion about the Land Use Commission’s limited enforcement tools and the number of approved but unbuilt units. SB 3028 received mixed testimony, with support for the marginal-rate change but concerns about earmarking and blanks in the bill, and SB 3033 was supported as an early-warning mechanism for erosion-threatened coastal structures, though OPSD said it should not be the regulatory decision-maker. SB 2434 prompted concern about whether utility capacity can support EV infrastructure goals, with the chair citing a recent report suggesting transmission and distribution constraints.

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• But the fact of the matter is, well, we need to expand our horizons through integrating technologies
• But the fact of the matter is, well, we need to expand our horizons through integrating technologies
• But the fact of the matter is, is, well, we need to expand our horizons through integrating technologies
• Integrating technologies into our operations, and our fourth suite is really helping those companies
• integrate additive manufacturing, robotics, automation, all those different things that allow them to

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:58 Putting Young Kentuckians to Work: First Year Update 00:04:06 Kentucky Talent Attraction Initiative 00:21:59 Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership 00:57:15, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the October minutes, and heard first a progress report on the state-funded “Putting Young Kentuckians to Work” initiative. Workforce leaders from Cumberland Workforce Development Board and Kentucky Works said the HB 1 funding has allowed them to contract with all 10 workforce boards and build new pipelines with high schools, area technology centers, school districts, and community and technical colleges. They reported an end-of-year goal of 3,600 job placements, with 218 placements reported as of October 2025 and enrollment numbers continuing to rise. Testimony emphasized that the program is aimed at disconnected youth and high school seniors, that federal WIOA funds are too limited to support this work alone, and that the flexible state funding has enabled short-term training and placements in fields such as welding, CDL, and CNA. Members asked about barriers to implementation, wage levels, and services for students with disabilities; presenters said the main challenge was building school relationships and that wage growth should improve as students gain more skills and credentials. The committee then received an update on the Kentucky Talent Attraction Initiative. Representatives from Greater Louisville Inc. and Commerce Lexington explained that the General Assembly previously provided $250,000 for a consultant to develop a statewide talent attraction and retention strategy, and that more than 13 organizations across the state support the effort. Development Counsellors International described its research process, including statewide stakeholder engagement, and said the goal is to create a Kentucky talent value proposition that combines job opportunities with quality-of-place messaging. They reported that Kentucky faces a shrinking labor force and a projected national worker shortfall, while internal research found 47% of working-age respondents could consider leaving the state within two years because they are not confident in career opportunities. At the same time, they said 96% of surveyed higher education students would stay if offered a full-time job, and 72% of employers expect to expand staffing in the next two years. The presenters said they are moving from research into messaging and an action plan, and that the strategy should be customized and measurable rather than one-size-fits-all.

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• ready, and importantly facilities across the state have told us how eager they are to receive and integrate
• ready, and importantly facilities across the state have told us how eager they are to receive and integrate
• ready, and importantly facilities across the state have told us how eager they are to receive and integrate
• gets reflected into into how<01:27:38.480><c> they</c><01:27:39.040><c> uh</c><01:27:40.159><c> integrate
• into the greater how they uh integrate into the greater prison<01:27:42.400><c> population.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That wave action and rodents get in there, burrow into the bank, and it impacts the integrity of the
• That wave action and rodents get in there, burrow into the bank, and it impacts the integrity of the
• That wave action and rodents get in there, burrow into the bank, and it impacts the integrity of the
• That wave action and rodents get in there, burrow into the bank, and it impacts the integrity of the
• So there's a lot of things going on, and this bridge right now, it's pretty integral to just not only

Bills: HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207

Keywords: capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day

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• What that does, just because it's pretty, not because it is something that is integral to the structure
• would build, and he can tell you very clearly that a brick facade does nothing to the structural integrity
• </c><00:05:01.479><c> to</c><00:05:01.639><c> the</c> um something that is integral to the um something
• that is integral to the structure<00:05:02.440><c> of</c><00:05:02.720><c> the</c><00:05:02.960><c>
• of the home that's the gist of Integrity of the home that's the gist of the<00:05:13.120><c> bill</c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• but also serves a lot of the community, Somali new Americans, Oromo, and other new immigrants, to integrate
• 00:04:02.120><c> new</c><00:04:02.560><c> immigrant</c><00:04:03.079><c> to</c><00:04:03.360><c> integrate
• </c><00:04:04.280><c> the</c> uh uh new immigrant to integrate the uh uh new immigrant to integrate the
• can earn a good job an<00:04:30.120><c> opportunity</c><00:04:31.080><c> to</c><00:04:31.479><c> integrate
• </c><00:04:32.000><c> the</c><00:04:32.160><c> society</c> an opportunity to integrate the society an

Bills: HF110, HF111, HF263, HF105

Keywords: HF110, Adrian Independent School District, Independent School District No. 511, school construction, sales tax exemption, use tax refund, refundable exemption, construction materials, capital improvements, school roofing, playground remodel, retaining walls, plumbing, bathroom remodel, locker room remodel, window replacements, local tax relief, general fund appropriation, Minnesota chapter 297A, retroactive tax refund

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• I think the role of AI is going to be really important to understand in this space as a tool to both
• Um, I think the role of AI<02:21:06.640><c> is</c><02:21:06.880><c> going</c><02:21:06.960><c> to</c>
• 07.040><c> be</c><02:21:07.200><c> really</c><02:21:07.439><c> important</c><02:21:07.760><c> to</c> AI
• is going to be really important to AI is going to be really important to understand<02:21:08.560><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We do have to deal with technologies such as AI and bots, where we will see blanket requests that go
• > do have to deal with Technologies such do have to deal with Technologies such as<05:32:33.920><c> Ai
• 34.958><c> we</c><05:32:35.080><c> will</c><05:32:35.240><c> see</c><05:32:35.480><c> blanket</c> as Ai
• and Bots where we will see blanket as Ai and Bots where we will see blanket requests<05:32:36.200><c

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 2 retirement provisions, focusing on Group Two/Tier B changes in pages 25-39. Jan Goodwin of the New Hampshire Retirement System and deputy chief counsel Mark Kavanaugh explained that the 2025 bill is largely similar to prior versions, but it restores certain pre-2011 benefit rules for Tier B members, including changes to average final compensation and earnable compensation, and it also addresses the annuity multiplier for years of service. Members discussed the tier structure, with Tier A referring to vested members, Tier B to those hired before 11/1/12 who were not vested, and Tier C to later hires. Several members expressed concern that the bill’s purpose was to restore Tier B benefits, not to change Tier A rules or create broader changes affecting newer hires. The retirement system flagged two likely drafting problems. First, it said a provision appears to omit a special-duty/earnable-compensation limitation in the Group Two section, which they believed was a scrivener’s error caused by moving language out of the Group One definition without adding it back for Group Two. Second, they noted the bill’s multiplier language overlaps with changes already enacted in HB 1647, which increased the multiplier for service beyond 15 years for Group Two and carried an estimated $26 million cost. The committee discussed that HB 1647 was originally broader in the House, but the Senate narrowed it to Tier B only. The actuary’s comparison of the 2023 and 2025 HB 2 versions showed the bills are close, but the 2025 version differs in funding and timing. Staff said the 2025 bill appropriates $2.5 million more per year for 10 years, and that, together with updated actuarial assumptions and a larger share of the affected tier having already retired or otherwise left service, results in a larger reduction in unfunded liability than the 2023 bill: about $98.2 million versus $68.5 million. Employer contribution impacts were described as small overall, though the 2025 bill was said to be somewhat more favorable than the 2023 version. Members also questioned why House Bill 1 only funds $5 million in the first year, and staff said that was tied to the governor’s revenue estimate and that the full funding does not begin immediately. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the committee mainly received testimony, asked clarifying questions, and noted that some issues would be addressed in the fiscal note worksheet.

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• professional development pieces as necessary, things like statements in your syllabus about the use of AI
• But those consistent documentation—so improved data and integrity, clearer communication among staff,

Keywords: 908, all

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• professional development pieces as necessary, things like statements in your syllabus about the use of AI
• But those consistent documentation improve data and integrity, clearer communication among staff, and

Summary: The meeting focused heavily on dual credit programming across North Dakota, with presentations from Valley City State University, Lake Region State College, Fargo Public Schools, and teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose. Speakers described dual credit as a way to give high school students college-level rigor, reduce future tuition costs, and help students explore academic and career pathways. Several presenters emphasized that strong local relationships between colleges and school districts are central to program quality, especially in rural areas where access to advanced coursework can be limited. Valley City State University outlined its quality-control model, including annual teacher trainings, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty evaluations, qualification standards, school visits, and a goal of building 24-credit College Studies Certificates. The university reported about 504 students in the fall and 559 in the spring, with roughly 5,539 projected credit hours and about 130 students expected to earn the 24-credit certificate. Members asked about faculty qualifications, online versus in-person delivery, student retention, revenue, and whether a more centralized statewide model might be more efficient; the presenter said centralization could reduce duplication but might weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College described a broader regional model, with about 913 dual credit students last fall across 44 school districts, roughly half of them taking online college courses and half taking face-to-face courses taught by qualified high school teachers serving as adjuncts. The college said it has paid for graduate credits to help teachers meet credentialing requirements and reimburses districts for teacher support and materials. Fargo Public Schools reported 50 dual credit courses through multiple higher-ed partners, 1,571 enrollments, and a 12.61% increase in participation, while also raising concerns about inconsistent registration systems, credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity across institutions. Teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose reinforced the value of dual credit, while noting concerns about retention in foundational science courses and the importance of maintaining rigor and support for students.

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• professional development pieces as necessary, things like statements in your syllabus about the use of AI
• But those consistent documentation—so improve data and integrity, clearer communication among staff,

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families. Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions. Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• our fraud prevention measures are working as intended and that our team is actively protecting the integrity
• 34.079><c> it</c> Friend from NDC was talking about, if it looks altered, if it looks funky, we know AI

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So computers now are listed up here in what we're supposed to be doing and integrating all that digital
• So computers now are listed up here in what we're supposed to be doing and integrating all that digital
• So computers now are listed up here in what we're supposed to be doing and integrating all that digital
• So computers now are listed up here in what we're supposed to be doing and integrating all that digital
• And that, uh, they play a very integral role in, um, making sure that our schools are safe.

Keywords: 1189, house, all