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• </c> have these requirements and/or limiting have these requirements and/or limiting buyers<00:32:47.279
• a legal lending limit of 20% or more and 32 states provide limits of 25% or more with certain security
• 27.920><c> more</c> states provide limits of 25% or more states provide limits of 25% or more with<01
• It's limited to just this concept of It's limited to just this concept of you're<01:21:40.320><c> pre
• </c> people who are have limited people who are have limited understanding<01:25:25.360><c> of</c><01

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow state-chartered credit unions to compensate board members if the membership approves it. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, intended to help credit unions recruit and retain qualified directors and align New Hampshire with other states that already allow such compensation. Credit union representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank supported the bill, saying board service has become more complex because of cybersecurity, asset-liability management, and other regulatory demands, and that compensation could be modest and take forms such as meeting fees or educational reimbursement. In response to committee questions, they said compensation would be set by the membership, disclosed in advance, and subject to bylaws and internal policies; they also noted that board members must be credit union members and that voting procedures vary by institution, with some using mailed ballots rather than proxy voting. Members raised questions about why credit union boards were historically excluded, what kinds of compensation were contemplated, whether there would be a cap, and how voting and confidentiality would work. Testimony explained that the historical rationale was the nonprofit, volunteer mission of credit unions, but witnesses argued that the modern environment and competition for talent justify a change. They also said the bill would not mandate compensation and would not create a salary structure comparable to banks, but would allow members to approve modest compensation or reimbursements. After no further testimony, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25. The committee then opened a public hearing on Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Senator Howard Pearl, concerning the definition of deposits in land sales and escrowed accounts. Pearl said the bill would clarify that buyer funds for upgrades and luxury items in new-home construction are not treated as refundable deposits that must be held in escrow, arguing that the current Attorney General interpretation raises builder costs, increases home prices, and can limit buyer choices. He said the proposal would allow those upgrade funds to be paid directly to builders for construction, with signed disclosures making clear that the buyer requested the items and bears the risk if financing falls through. The hearing on Senate Bill 26 had just begun when the transcript ended.

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• the rate benefits the super rich. rich. rich.
• mills and caps it at a million dollars, which is the full benefit. even though it's less benefit of
• the 25%, the full benefit to 99% of our homes.
• </c> people not deserve that benefit as well? people not deserve that benefit as well?
• limit limit the<01:22:07.840><c> damage</c><01:22:08.239><c> that</c><01:22:08.560><c> this</c><01:22

Keywords: 916, all

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• The Biden administration walked away, even from its own limited initiatives, such as the Indo-Pacific
• Montana agriculture has benefited greatly from some of these trade agreements in the Pacific.
• Used to benefit big capital and multinational corporations.
• Benefit from the agreement without taking any obligations.
• It's going to greatly benefit us as we export resources to new markets. So as U.S.

Committee: Senate Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• The business was doing well despite its seasonal limitations.
• For a long time, Senator, our loan limit has been only $300,000.
• So, if we're going to raise our loan limit, we need an increased loan limit on the Community Advantage
• And it requires Congress to raise that limit? I don't know who requires to raise that limit.
• You would agree with the loan limit issue? Definitely.

Committee: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Keywords: SBA, 7A loan program, underwriting standards, loan defaults, Community Advantage Program, small business funding, testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.

Transcript Highlights:

• Selecting safe speed limits is also important.
• And it has the benefit of... ...offender management system, and it has the benefit of, you know, more
• In some cases, even serious offenses carry surprisingly limited consequences.
• It's an evidence-based tool that uses location and speed limit data to detect the posted speed limit.
• It's an evidence-based tool that uses location and speed limit data to detect the posted speed limit.

Summary: The joint Senate Public Safety and Transportation hearing focused on DUI, impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, road design, and the broader traffic safety system in California. Chairs Jesse Arreguín and Dave Cortese said the purpose was to inform upcoming legislation and noted that no bills would be acted on at the hearing. They emphasized the scale of the problem, including thousands of fatal and serious injury crashes each year, and framed the discussion around a Safe System approach that combines infrastructure, enforcement, education, and technology. The first panel covered current DUI law and traffic safety research. Thomas Nozowitz of the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code outlined California’s DUI penalty structure, including escalating misdemeanor and felony penalties, license suspensions, ignition interlock devices, Watson advisories, and homicide-related offenses such as vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and Watson murder. Stephanie Doherty of the Office of Traffic Safety described statewide crash trends, the role of alcohol, drugs, and speeding in fatalities, and state efforts such as the Safe System approach, safety corridors, and grant funding for impaired-driving countermeasures. Dr. Julia Griswold of UC Berkeley SafeTREC presented research favoring systemic interventions like self-explaining roads, safer speed limits, speed safety cameras, intelligent speed assistance, ignition interlocks, sobriety checkpoints, and treatment for chronic offenders, while noting that first-time DUI offenders account for a large share of fatal crashes. Members pressed the panelists on first-offense DUI treatment, ignition interlocks, speed governors, diversion, and whether tougher sanctions or vehicle technology would better reduce recidivism. Several senators raised concerns about repeat offenders, alcohol-use disorder, and the need for earlier intervention, while others questioned the effectiveness and cost of in-car devices. The panel also discussed data gaps and the need for better reporting and coordination between courts and DMV. The second panel, with DMV Director Steve Gordon and Judge Lisa Rodriguez, explained how administrative and court processes work in parallel: DMV receives court abstracts and can impose administrative per se suspensions quickly, while courts handle criminal cases, probation, and sentencing on a slower timeline. Both witnesses said the system is complex and paper-heavy but improving, and they acknowledged the need for better integration, clearer statutes, faster reporting, and more timely license actions to keep impaired drivers off the road.

Transcript Highlights:

• Selecting safe speed limits is also important.
• And it has the benefit of... ...offender management system, and it has the benefit of, you know, more
• In some cases, even serious offenses carry surprisingly limited consequences.
• It's an evidence-based tool that uses location and speed limit data to detect the posted speed limit.
• It's an evidence-based tool that uses location and speed limit data to detect the posted speed limit.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Some of the benefits and impacts on Some of the benefits and impacts on Kentucky<00:14:01.519><c> families
• </c><00:19:41.280><c> and</c> so, we realize the the benefit and so, we realize the the benefit and impacts
• </c><00:20:08.000><c> um</c> does negate some of those benefits um does negate some of those benefits
• </c><00:26:51.360><c> It's</c> real benefit of it. Nobody. It's real benefit of it. Nobody.
• So they were of little benefit to us.

Committee: Joint Transportation

Keywords: 958, all

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• As we know, it not only benefits business but benefits society overall when these new inventions help
• </c> these inv Ms are going to see benefits these inv Ms are going to see benefits out<00:24:30.200><
• not only benefits uh business but<00:24:35.840><c> benefits</c><00:24:36.360><c> Society</c><00:24:36.840
• Also, that is now 80% of all of our Social Security recipients pay no taxes on their benefits.
• Also, that is now 80% of all of our Social Security recipients pay no taxes on their benefits.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• but also though in in-kind benefits.
• And then the third category is wages, salaries, and benefits to employees.
• But when I look at this list, in fact, we see veterans benefits on here.
• . and the relative benefits that are being conferred by the state's various programs.
• to relatively lower income Californians to benefits. to corporations.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• There's very limited oversight that exists in general.
• Representative Pinczowski is going to ask you guys to keep the ponds tool limited here.
• We've seen preemptions of all worker benefits, preemption, preemption, preemption every single time.
• It mostly limits how much large corporations can pollute in Florida.
• Any matter that would undermine competition in your network and limit consumer choice.

Committee: House Commerce Committee

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• Sometimes, very candidly, I do that for the benefit of the minority because you all want to go get a
• The second objection you had was you said that limiting debate is not part of Mason's.
• You can limit debate as the chair. That's part of my job, I think.
• So there was no limitation of five minutes on the consideration of the amendments. All right.
• Mandatory reporting in public health is usually limited to communicable illnesses.

Bills: SB30 , SB43 , SB50 , SB136

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records, health care providers, repeal, New Mexico, pregnancy termination, abortion data, state reporting requirements, confidentiality, reproductive health, parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement

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• She says they are working to use the transportation system in a way that broadens benefits to neighborhoods
• She wants to limit traffic impacts to as short a period as possible.
• We are working to sort of use our transportation system in a way that will help broaden the benefits
• For years, we've been limited by the current RCW guidelines, preventing us and other RV dealers from
• Our comments today are limited and focused on implementation.

Summary: The committee began with a work session on transportation planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Western Washington. April Putney of the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Local Organizing Committee described the event as a statewide, 39-day tournament with six Seattle group-stage matches, additional possible matches, fan zones across the state, and major transportation impacts centered in the Seattle area, including street closures, increased I-5 traffic, and heavy use of transit, shuttles, ferries, and active transportation. She said the goal is safe, seamless mobility with 80% of stadium attendees arriving by non-personal vehicle, and noted coordination with federal agencies on border crossings and security. WSDOT’s Travis Phelps outlined roughly $25.65 million in World Cup-related funding for tunnel maintenance, traffic operations, signage and digital messaging, public transit support, ferries, and related staffing and training, emphasizing use of existing staff, overtime, and current fleets rather than new hires or vehicles. Senators asked about border staffing and ferry capacity, and WSDOT said it would follow up on ferry staffing concerns. The committee then held public hearings on several bills. SB 5839 would remove the “passenger only” limitation for county ferry districts, allowing them to support vehicle ferries; supporters from Whatcom County and the Association of Counties said the change would help aging ferry systems, improve funding flexibility, and support essential island access, while some testimony was opposed. SB 6032 would amend the secure-your-load law to allow vehicles with mud, rocks, or debris on them to be covered instead of cleaned before being towed on paved highways; the sponsor and industry witnesses said it would save time and water for construction equipment operators, and the hearing closed with strong support and little opposition. SB 5824 would clarify how fifth-wheel travel trailers are measured, allowing up to 46 feet measured from the kingpin to the rear of the trailer; RV industry, dealer, and business groups supported it as a safety-neutral clarification that would align Washington with other states and improve competitiveness, and the hearing closed with overwhelming support. Finally, SB 5864 would create an online motor vehicle insurance verification system at the Department of Licensing, require insurers to provide policy data, and use the system at registration renewal beginning in 2029 after a pilot period. The sponsor and supporters from insurers and law enforcement said the bill would reduce uninsured driving, improve roadside verification, and lower costs shifted to insured drivers, while county auditors and vehicle subagents supported the policy but warned that implementation must be technically reliable and adequately funded so renewals are not slowed. The public hearing closed with substantial support and some operational concerns raised, and the committee adjourned after the final hearing.

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• </c> types to suspend the statute limitations types to suspend the statute limitations on<00:23:19.440
• </c><00:23:30.960><c> on</c> 15-year statute limitations on 15-year statute limitations on collections
• Certainly, if we need an extension of the statute of limitations or a tolling of the statute of limitations
• </c> to highlight for the committee's benefit to highlight for the committee's benefit that<00:36:20.880
• </c><00:36:41.200><c> to</c> believe in support should be limited to believe in support should be limited

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with Senate Bill 869 on community outreach boards. The Office of Information Practices said the bill was now clear and raised no concerns after clarification that it applies to Hawaii County community development action plan committees under the Sunshine Law. Written support was received from several individuals, and one testifier initially opposed the bill but withdrew opposition after hearing OIP’s explanation. No vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee then heard Senate Bill 405 on neighborhood board meetings, which would let boards receive and discuss reports from government officials that were not on a noticed agenda, with final action deferred to a later noticed meeting. OIP said the bill was a policy choice but warned it would give boards more flexibility at the cost of less public notice. Support came from the Wke neighborhood board and Jacob Weinek, while Natalie Iwasa and Greg Mian opposed it, arguing it could lead to unclear agenda items and deeper discussion without adequate public notice. No vote was taken. The committee also heard Senate Bill 903 on a claims review working group in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands asking for the measure to be deferred because it believed a complete inventory and audit of the public lands trust should come first. Members asked about the status of related House Bill 1358. The committee then heard tax measures: Senate Bill 1469, which would suspend the collection statute of limitations while tax assessments are on appeal, and Senate Bill 1467, which would clarify that county tax appeals do not need to be served on the Director of Taxation. The Tax Department supported both bills, and the Tax Foundation’s witness generally agreed but suggested a possible amendment to SB 1469 regarding insurance premium tax language. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 544 on sentencing of minor defendants, which would require courts to consider youth-related factors and allow departures from mandatory minimums; OHA, the Public Defender, Human Rights for Kids, and others supported it, citing trauma, diminished culpability, and national trends, and no opposition was noted in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 691 on family courts, which would set a minimum age of 12 for adjudication of law violations. The Public Defender and Human Rights for Kids supported the bill, saying very young children should not be treated as law violators and can still receive services through other family court mechanisms. The Attorney General’s office and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office opposed the measure, arguing it could limit court jurisdiction and services for younger children and might have unintended consequences, including recruitment of children into criminal activity. Members asked whether amendments could preserve the bill’s intent while addressing those concerns; no final action is shown in the excerpt.

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• You're just delaying the benefit of the new tax base until the TIF district ends.
• Um, it does but there are many districts that have benefited from special legislation.
• </c><00:31:04.240><c> from</c> diff districts that have benefited from diff districts that have benefited
• And especially housing districts don't have pooling limitations.
• So, um there's a lot of limitations.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• As I said, our students would be denied the benefits that students in other districts have received for
• As I said, our students would be denied the benefits that students in other districts have received for
• As I said, our students would be denied the benefits that students in other districts have received for
• As I said, our students would be denied the benefits that students in other districts have received for
• As I said, our students would be denied the benefits that students in other districts have received for

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development met for an information-gathering session and opened by clarifying that the subcommittee would not be voting on budget requests. Because there was no quorum at first, the committee did not take up approval amendments. The first presentation focused on a budget request to incentivize national certification for school social workers and school psychologists. Rep. Vanessa Gracal, along with Amy Oats and Leslie Gilpin, argued for a $500,000 annual appropriation to provide $2,000 salary supplements to nationally certified school social workers and school psychologists working primarily in their certification areas. They said the stipend would help recruit and retain professionals amid shortages, noted that current Kentucky certification numbers are low, and explained the rigorous certification and renewal requirements. In response to questions, they said there is currently no appropriation for this purpose in HB 500 and none they were aware of in HB 6 in 2024. The next topic was school facility funding needs, led by Rep. Bob McCool, Johnson County Superintendent Tom Cochran, Commissioner of Education Robert Fletcher, and other district representatives. They described the “gap funding” issue for school construction projects that had already started before COVID-era inflation sharply increased costs. Johnson County and Harrison County were highlighted as examples of districts that had already committed local funds, passed nickel taxes, and begun construction but now need additional state support to finish projects. Speakers emphasized that many projects were audited and approved, that the state has already funded about half of the gap, and that roughly $130 million more is being sought in HB 500 to complete the remaining work. They stressed that unfinished projects would leave districts with half-built schools and that completing them would bring long-term savings and better facilities for students. The committee then turned to testimony from KASA representatives on the impacts of HB 500 as introduced. The witnesses discussed the importance of school psychology and school social work certification, the benefits of advanced training for student services, and the need to recognize and support highly qualified staff. A member asked whether HB 500 or HB 6 included an appropriation for the certification stipend, and the witnesses answered no. The meeting also included a motion to approve the minutes from the prior meeting once a quorum was present, and the minutes were approved by voice vote.

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• But those are pretty limited. Our main purpose...
• What is the impact of now the board allowing UND and NDU on a limited basis?
• The teachers benefit tremendously.
• Their salary and their benefits are paid for by the local school district.
• Right now, they're limiting access based on geography.

Committees: Joint Education , Joint Education Committee

Keywords: 908, all

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• This is related to education benefits for remarried spouses, and the estimated cost of that is $8,000
• </c> unit would qualify under the benefits unit would qualify under the benefits here<00:13:03.600><c
• Um, I would note that at this benefits.
• </c><00:41:57.599><c> So,</c> funding for any of these benefits.
• So, funding for any of these benefits.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill will advance community resilience, yield multiple co-benefits, and promote equity by including
• All Californians benefit. Thank you. Thank you. Two minutes.
• like myself, it remains an uphill battle when official avenues for participation are intentionally limited
• like myself, it remains an uphill battle when official avenues for participation are intentionally limited
• interested in just buying up properties after disasters with the plans to redevelop in ways that may limit

Summary: The committee considered several coastal, climate, and air quality measures. Senator Laird presented SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act and Coastal Conservancy Act, and SJR 12 opposing the federal offshore oil and gas leasing program; both drew broad support from environmental groups, local governments, and other advocates, with no opposition heard. Senator Padilla presented SB 10, requiring state climate plans to include gender impact assessments, with supporters arguing climate harms fall disproportionately on women and LGBTQ+ people; the bill also drew no opposition in the hearing. Senator Padilla also presented SB 675 to restructure the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District board and expand public transparency, while supporters cited severe air quality problems and opponents raised concerns about unfunded mandates, consultation, and impacts on local permitting and economic development. Senator Allen presented SB 1229 to limit disaster-rebuild coastal permit exemptions when replacement structures would newly impede coastal access or sensitive protections, with supporters saying it would prevent investor abuse of post-disaster rebuilding rules. After testimony, the committee took up the measures and recorded votes. SCR 136, SJR 12, SB 10, SB 675, and SB 1229 all advanced on party-line or near-party-line votes, with some members voting no on the more regulatory measures. The consent calendar was also approved, including ACR 157, SB 899, SB 949, SB 963, SB 1008, SB 1207, SB 1428, and SJR 5. All of the listed measures were sent onward, generally to Appropriations, and the committee concluded its hearing after the roll calls.

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• Since its enactment, we have seen strong interest, but also clear implementation challenges that are limiting
• Also, it limits excessive setbacks and prohibits internal setbacks between newer creation puzzles.
• Also, it limits excessive from setbacks, prohibits internal setbacks between newer creation puzzles.
• California's housing crisis continues to limit homeownership opportunities and increase housing costs
• The current proportional fee calculation provides the greatest benefit to people that own the largest

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing met on April 7, 2026, and heard two housing-related bills in detail: SB 1116 and SB 1117. SB 1116 would update the Starter Home Revitalization Act by clarifying development standards for small infill projects, reinforcing ministerial approval and timelines, strengthening state oversight, updating subdivision rules, and addressing private restrictions such as HOA or deed limitations. Supporters, including California YIMBY, AlphaX, and several housing groups, said the bill would remove implementation barriers and help produce more starter homes; there was no opposition testimony. Members generally supported the measure, and it was advanced to the Senate Local Government Committee. SB 1117 would clarify accessory dwelling unit fee law by requiring local governments to calculate impact fees only on the portion of an ADU above 750 square feet, rather than charging fees on the entire unit once it exceeds that threshold. Supporters argued the bill would reduce cost barriers and encourage larger ADUs, while opponents from Cal Cities, counties, special districts, and fire districts said impact fees fund essential infrastructure and services and should not be further limited. Committee members largely supported the bill as narrowly tailored, though several emphasized the importance of infrastructure funding and asked for continued work with local government stakeholders. The bill was also moved to the Senate Local Government Committee. The committee also took up a consent calendar containing SB 1267 and the committee omnibus bill SB 1426, both of which were approved. After quorum issues and a brief recess, the committee later returned to lift calls and finalized votes, approving the consent calendar 10-0, SB 1117 10-0, and SB 1116 8-0. The hearing then adjourned.

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• brief overview of Arkansas data on homelessness and highlight some recent federal reforms that can benefit
• Members, I do want to make you aware we have several members in the queue with questions, so try to limit
• and disability benefits and other state-provided and administered benefits are being provided to folks
• And then as we kind of the last go-round, DHS, I mean, I think there was just limited resources.
• to the $2 million limitation?

Summary: The committee first approved a motion, then heard a lengthy presentation on homelessness in Arkansas, with a focus on unsheltered homelessness, untreated mental illness and substance use, public safety, and the role of local law enforcement and shelters. Presenters from law enforcement, homeless service providers, mental health, and policy groups discussed federal Continuum of Care funding, the need for better data and accountability, and proposals such as statewide camping enforcement, stronger treatment access, and consolidating or reworking the continuum-of-care structure. Much of the discussion centered on the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, with witnesses describing it as a way to expand crisis services, treatment, and coordination with housing and justice systems. They also discussed homelessness among sex offenders, family homelessness, workforce supports, and how to scale successful local programs statewide. No formal action was taken on the homelessness proposals during the discussion. The committee then reviewed several Department of Energy and Department of Health/Board of Nursing rules. The energy rule updated solid waste post-closure cleanup thresholds from $50,000 to $2 million to match Act 791 of 2025. Nursing-related rules added fees for the new dialysis patient care technician registration created by Act 198 of 2025, updated contact-information requirements, implemented APRN authority under Act 862 of 2025, clarified durable medical equipment language under Act 431 of 2025, and incorporated delegation changes from Act 959 of 2025. Additional nursing rules updated certified medication assistant training and duties under Act 265 of 2025, and corrected rules for full independent practice to include clinical nurse specialists under Act 872 of 2023. Each rule was reviewed without objection. At the close of the meeting, members received an update that UAMS had completed its NCII designation submission for the Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, which was described as a major milestone. The committee then adjourned.