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• Trivia there, we water boiler system.
• Our goal is to avoid conflation of recycling with reuse in any way that muddies the water for both.
• Our goal is to avoid conflation of recycling with reuse in any way that muddies the water for both.
• Our goal is to avoid conflation of recycling with reuse in any way that muddies the water for both.
• Our goal is to avoid conflation of recycling with reuse in any way that muddies the water for both.

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• properly for folks around the country or from around the world because they weren't tested in cold water
• AI in general, uh, given that Minnesota lacks, you know, comprehensive review on public health, on water
• 41.679><c> the</c> the environment for example um into the the environment for example um into the water
• systems and so I just more curious water systems and so I just more curious kind<00:31:44.240><c> of
• on uh what it's doing to workers water on uh what it's doing to workers rights<00:32:08.000><c> and<

Bills: HF1316 , HF4369

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers, 1099, W-9, W-4, newly hired workers, rehired employees

Transcript Highlights:

• I mean, I think our<01:15:47.120><c> property</c><01:15:47.440><c> taxes,</c><01:15:48.239><c> water,
• taxes, water, sewer, um, have<01:15:50.239><c> averaged</c><01:15:50.719><c> 18%</c><01:15:51.280><c
• We had no water from Thursday through Sunday for Thanksgiving.
• Without water for an entire Thanksgiving weekend. That was us.
• We had no water from Thursday through Sunday for Thanksgiving.

Bills: HF3403 , HF2687 , HF2381

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords

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• I saw you first, then Senator Waters, and I think I saw some other hands go up over here.
• I saw you first, then Senator Waters, and I think I saw some other hands go up over here.
• I saw you first, then Senator Waters, and I think I saw some other hands go up over here.
• Senator Waters, you had a question. Yeah. Thank you. A question for you, Senator Bzel.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Senator Waters, you had a question. &gt;&gt; Senator Waters, you had a question.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, I think that you could test the waters in the immediate instance without necessarily investing all
• Um, I think that you could test the waters in the immediate instance without necessarily investing all
• </c><01:32:38.000><c> in</c><01:32:38.239><c> the</c> that you could test the waters in the that you
• could test the waters in the immediate<01:32:39.679><c> instance</c><01:32:40.400><c> without</c><01:
• , but boy, a lot's full belly of water, but boy, a lot's going<01:35:31.280><c> by</c><01:35:31.440><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held an informational briefing on digital assets, blockchain, and related regulatory developments. Chair Jarrett Keohoko said the committee was focusing on national and state policy issues around digital assets, while leaving the separate issue of Bitcoin kiosks and fraud to the House Consumer Protection Committee, which had already noticed a similar briefing. No public testimony was taken; the session was for informational updates and member questions. Representatives from the Aptos Foundation, including JC Yun and Michael Cheng, gave a detailed presentation on blockchain basics and Aptos’s technology. They described blockchain as a tamper-resistant digital ledger, explained proof-of-work and proof-of-stake systems, and argued that proof-of-stake networks are faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly. They also emphasized smart contracts and potential uses beyond speculation, such as car titles, college transcripts, collectibles, digital IDs, real estate, and other tokenized assets. The presenters highlighted Aptos’s Hawaii connections and said the technology could help local residents and businesses participate in the digital economy. They cited adoption statistics, including billions of transactions on Aptos, tokenized money market funds from major financial firms, micro-lending applications, decentralized cloud infrastructure, and the rapid growth of stablecoins. They acknowledged concerns about scams and consumer protection, but argued that the answer is stronger regulation and education rather than avoiding the technology altogether.

Transcript Highlights:

• However, hookah pipes, or water pipes, are used to smoke flavored tobacco or herbal substances among
• anything harmful in it when they put the little things in and put some heat under it, and there's water
• The water is because it makes, well, I hear that it makes it smoother when you inhale the smoke.
• Like, oh, because water will filter things out, and absolutely not true. No.
• Alternative, like, oh, because water will filter things out, and absolutely not true. Yeah.

Bills: HB216

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: HB216, Texas abortion law, abortion-inducing drug, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, telemedicine, in-person exam, physician presence, out-of-state physician, reproductive healthcare, abortion regulation, Health and Safety Code, Occupations Code, consultation services, remote prescribing, pro-life, pro-choice

Summary: The Committee on Public Health met with a quorum and heard public testimony on a long agenda, with members repeatedly reminded of a two-minute limit for witnesses. Several bills were voted out favorably, including HB 2588 on cottage food, HB 1639 on cancer incidence and female firefighters, HB 2581 on a reporting form for contracted services for pregnant women, and SB 922 on electronic disclosure of certain sensitive medical information. Those measures generally passed on party-line or near-unanimous votes, while HB 216 on itemized medical statements was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also left pending HB 5141, HB 4638, HB 2035, HB 4813, HB 2264, HB 4014, and HB 3829 after hearing testimony and questions. The final item introduced in the excerpt was HB 4408 on health care market transparency and corporate consolidation, but the discussion was cut off before testimony or action was completed. A major theme of the hearing was mental health diversion and access to treatment. HB 5141, by Rep. Howard, would allow Travis County to use vacated Austin State Hospital property for a local mental health jail diversion center; law enforcement, the Travis County sheriff, county judge, and urban counties group all testified in support, describing the lack of alternatives for people in crisis and the burden on jails and emergency rooms. Members asked about eligible offenses, bed capacity, and whether the facility would serve only Travis County, and the bill was left pending. HB 2264, by Rep. Schoolcraft, would create a friends-and-family form for loved ones to provide information to providers during emergency mental health treatment; NAMI and hospital groups supported it, while one neutral witness and several members raised concerns about patient control, credibility of information, and liability protections. The bill was also left pending. The committee also heard multiple psychedelic-therapy and drug-policy bills. HB 4813 would speed Texas rescheduling of Schedule I substances if the FDA reclassifies them, with testimony focused on psilocybin and MDMA and their potential use for PTSD and depression; members questioned whether the bill was too broad and how state rescheduling works, and it was left pending. HB 4014 would direct HHSC to study psychedelic therapies, building on prior state research, and witnesses said Texas should prepare regulatory and clinical infrastructure before FDA approval; it too was left pending. HB 2035 would require parents to be informed that they may seek substance-use treatment for a child even if one facility turns them away, prompted by a constituent’s account of a fatal fentanyl overdose after receiving incorrect advice; it was left pending. HB 4638 would extend and expand the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative board and timeline, with the author saying the program is still in early implementation and needs more time, and it was left pending as well. Other bills addressed public health administration and animal welfare. HB 3829 would require a study of the animal-friendly account and its grant process for spay/neuter funding, with the author arguing that the current application and reimbursement process is too burdensome for shelters and nonprofits; no opposition was heard and the bill was left pending. HB 2581 and HB 1639 were reported favorably, while HB 216 drew discussion about enforcement of itemized medical billing and was held after the committee substitute was withdrawn. Throughout the hearing, members also discussed broader concerns about homelessness, competency restoration waitlists, jail overcrowding, and the need for more treatment options outside the criminal justice system.

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• northeastern corner of Minnesota along the shores of Lake Superior and surrounded by the Boundary Waters
• ><01:05:44.000><c> services</c><01:05:44.480><c> such</c><01:05:44.640><c> as</c><01:05:44.839><c> water
• </c><01:05:45.240><c> sewer</c> key public services such as water sewer key public services such as water
• We worked with the NRCS and ran water lines, planted and fertilized new forages, and fenced in hayfields
• lines planted and fertilized new water lines planted and fertilized new forages<01:36:11.480><c> and

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If you're talking about those big water ones that fly out of the airport when there's a fire, those are
• If you're talking about those big water ones that fly out of the airport when there's a fire, those are
• If you're talking about those big water ones that fly out of the airport when there's a fire, those are
• If you're talking about those big water ones that fly out of the airport when there's a fire, those are
• If you're talking about those big water ones that fly out of the airport when there's a fire, those are

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I am also a Minnesota Water Steward and a Capital Region Watershed District Committee Member, a community
• Many of these products as I am also a Minnesota Water Steward and a Capital Region Watershed District
• a community advisory committee member, and I believe protecting our environment, particularly the water
• When people bathe, they wash down the drains into our water systems.
• We already have enough mercury in our water as it is.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome, Senator Waters. Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
• Senator David Waters, District 4, to introduce Senate Bill 272.
• Senator Waters explained that the revolving fund could be used for installing and maintaining electric
• They're really good for snowmobiling during the low snow season because a smooth trail that dumps water
• They're really good for snowmobiling during the low snow season because a smooth trail that dumps water

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• project and saying what it is that have we done that has built a road, put in a rail spur, helped expand water
• So, we look to put our funding into site improvements, water, sewer, We start also with wages.
• put our funding into<00:10:33.960><c> site</c><00:10:34.280><c> improvements,</c><00:10:35.400><c> water
• ,</c><00:10:35.680><c> sewer,</c> Into site improvements, water, sewer, access roads, rail spur improvements—things
• So, very, very helpful, and I'll stall a little bit so you can take a breath and get a drink of water

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The speaker outlined Kentucky’s economic development strategy and how the cabinet evaluates and awards incentives. He emphasized using national benchmarks such as Site Selection and Area Development magazines, focusing on real data, competitiveness, and performance-based incentives. He said the state is performing well nationally in investment rankings, and credited the legislature with providing tools that help attract and retain jobs, especially through speed to market, site readiness, transportation, and workforce coordination. A major portion of the remarks described the “anatomy” of an incentive package: first improving sites and infrastructure such as water, sewer, roads, and rail spurs; then using sales tax benefits for construction materials and equipment; then training support through the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation; and finally the Kentucky Business Incentive (KBI) program, which reimburses qualifying expenses from incremental tax revenue. He said incentives are negotiated, data-driven, and targeted toward companies with strong wage levels, training plans, growth potential, and, in some cases, agricultural benefits or industry leadership. He also noted special treatment for heritage communities and said the state has expanded KBI beyond heavy manufacturing to include R&D, headquarters, and service businesses. The speaker also described compliance and oversight. Incentive agreements are written with job, wage, investment, and community-benefit terms, and companies must file regular reports and invoices. Cash incentives can be clawed back if commitments are not met, while tax credits are tied to actual investment and job creation. He said the Revenue Cabinet and Environment and Energy Cabinet play important monitoring roles, and that projects go through application review and preliminary approval by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority before final approval and payment. He closed by thanking legislators for their support and for allowing more flexible, capped, and data-driven incentive tools.

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• That is over 12,000 in energy, over 14,000 in communications, over 3,000 in water, and over that same
• to represent and advocate on behalf of ratepayers for affordable, safe, and reliable service across water
• For energy and water utilities, most of our staff are focused on engaging in proceedings that directly
• We currently dedicate approximately 114 staff to energy rate-making and 29 staff for water rate-making
• have working on, for example, a rate case—I'll start with energy because there's also rate cases with water

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I want the Family Foundation members, the donors, and the people that I've carried your water for.
• I want the Family Foundation members, the donors, and the people that I've carried your water for.
• I want the Family Foundation members, the donors, and the people that I've carried your water for.
• I've carried your water for. I have I've carried your water for.

Keywords: In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts., 958, all

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• One of them does water and sewer, and the other one does recreation.
• One of them does water and sewer and the other one does recreation.
• Non-elected—that means you are asking people to be on a board of directors to serve on a water and sewer
• Martin Water District No. 1 and No. 2 doesn’t have a website. Neither does the recreation district.
• Martin Water District number one and two doesn't have a website.

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public access, transparency, and campaign finance. HB 648, as amended, would allow early childhood providers and parents of children under five to participate virtually in certain boards and commissions when in-person attendance is not feasible; supporters said it would help short-staffed providers and busy parents, while an opponent argued participation is different from observation. The bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 615 would require certain public bodies with taxing, rulemaking, or fee-setting authority to broadcast meetings live and keep an online archive; supporters emphasized low-cost technology and broader access, while local government representatives warned of unfunded mandates, confusion over which bodies are covered, and concerns about archiving and platform dependence. The committee adopted amendments clarifying the recording/broadcast language and reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 627, a similar live-streaming bill by Rep. Knox, was voluntarily deferred in favor of HB 615. The committee also considered HB 996, which would allow campaign funds to be used for clothing required for holding office and related cleaning/maintenance. The author said the bill was meant to offset required professional attire costs for legislators with modest salaries, but members raised concerns about public perception, possible abuse, and whether a cap should be added. The bill was voluntarily deferred so the author could work with members on a cap and narrower language. HB 540, dealing with disclosures for certain digital political communications and influencer-style campaign advertising, was discussed as a way to require disclosure when third parties are paid from campaign funds to promote or attack candidates online; members sought clarification that it would apply to paid campaign content rather than ordinary self-posted material. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee took up HB 270, which would allow qualified incarcerated voters who have not been convicted of a felony to vote absentee by mail if they are first-time mail registrants and cannot vote in person. The author said the bill was intended to resolve a conflict between existing voting statutes and preserve already-existing voting rights for pretrial detainees and others not convicted of felonies. Supporters said incarcerated voters are highly verifiable and the bill would reduce confusion, while opponents raised concerns about administration. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to involuntarily defer the bill by a recorded vote.

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• heat in a matter of weeks, connected over 1 million Californians to rebates and best practices for water
• OCPSC has connected over 1 million Californians to rebates and best practices for water conservation,
• heat in a matter of weeks, connected over 1 million Californians to rebates and best practices for water
• matter of weeks, connected over 1 million Californians to rebates to rebates and best practices for water
• conservation. 1 million Californians to rebates and best practices for water conservation, had over

Summary: The subcommittee first received an informational update on the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GoServe), including California Volunteers, the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications, and the Youth Empowerment Commission. GoServe reported strong participation in College Corps, Youth Service Corps, and Climate Action Corps, along with outreach results from OCPSC and the Trusted Messenger Network. The Department of Finance said the programs remain a priority but noted prior budget reductions, while the LAO said it had no new recommendations. Committee members raised questions about program diversity, geographic reach, administrative costs, and whether the programs duplicate existing volunteer opportunities; one member criticized the programs as costly and duplicative, while another emphasized the value of volunteerism and asked about the men’s service challenge. The item was informational only. The committee then heard an overview of the Board of Equalization’s property tax responsibilities and its first budget proposals since the 2017 reorganization. BOE described its role in county assessment oversight, state-assessed property valuation, and related tax administration. Members asked about BOE’s interaction with counties, property tax reassessments, and local tax notices; BOE explained it mainly works with county assessors and handles technical property tax questions, while local special district charges are generally outside its scope. The committee also considered a BOE proposal to implement SB 293, which would give additional time for certain intergenerational property tax transfer claims after the 2025 wildfires. BOE requested $154,000 for guidance, public materials, and inquiry response work, saying the change is urgent for wildfire-affected families, especially in Altadena. The LAO had no concerns, and the item was held open. BOE also presented an information technology modernization proposal for its state-assessed property program, seeking $3.2 million in 2026-27 and $3.1 million in 2027-28 to replace a 30-year-old mainframe system. BOE said the current system relies heavily on manual data entry and paper processes, creating inefficiencies, cybersecurity risks, and delays, while modernization would free staff for more audits and valuation studies. The LAO supported the need but urged a high bar for new IT projects; Finance said the project met the threshold of necessity. Members generally supported the upgrade but asked about audit gains, revenue impacts, and implementation risks, and the item was held open. Finally, CDTFA gave its department overview and then discussed a proposal to require all delivery network companies, such as Uber Eats and DoorDash, to be treated as marketplace facilitators for sales tax purposes. CDTFA said the current carve-out creates confusion for restaurants and small businesses because some DNCs collect and remit tax while others do not, and the change would improve compliance and shift reporting to larger platforms. Members debated whether the proposal amounts to a tax increase for consumers, with CDTFA and Finance arguing it is a consistency and compliance measure rather than a new tax, while others said it would likely raise consumer costs. The committee also discussed broader CDTFA issues, including local sales tax districts, revenue-sharing agreements, and the growth of special taxing jurisdictions. No votes were taken, and the agenda items were informational or held open.

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• education is important, and in a time when we are seeing some national conversations about kind of watering
• education is important, and in a time when we are seeing some national conversations about kind of watering
• education is important, and in a time when we are seeing some national conversations about kind of watering
• education is important, and in a time when we are seeing some national conversations about kind of watering
• education is important, and in a time when we are seeing some national conversations about kind of watering

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We appreciate some of the amendments that the water and land committee made to clarify some of the definitions
• that the farm dwelling is attached to bona fide agriculture and believe that was addressed in the water
• 00:39:34.160><c> amendments</c><00:39:34.560><c> that</c><00:39:34.880><c> the</c><00:39:35.119><c> water
• </c><00:39:35.359><c> and</c><00:39:35.520><c> land</c> the amendments that the water and land the amendments
• that the water and land committee<00:39:36.480><c> made</c><00:39:36.960><c> to</c><00:39:37.200><c>

Bills: HB1952 , HB1951 , HB1929 , HB2497 , HB2208 , HB2572 , HB1737 , HB1953 , HB2551 , HB2549

Committee: House Agriculture & Food Systems

Keywords: HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh that's water under the bridge at this point.
• Uh that's water under the bridge at this point.
• enough to do things the right way.<00:22:02.000><c> Uh</c><00:22:02.720><c> that's</c><00:22:03.039><c> water
• Uh that's water under the bridge at way.
• Uh that's water under the bridge at this<00:22:04.640><c> point.</c> this point. this point.

Bills: HB0108 , HB0039 , HB0091 , HB0070

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: audit, transparency, government reporting, accountability, public access, firearm rights, restoration of rights, criminal justice, felony convictions, Wyoming law, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws

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• to sustainability through its use of recycled packaging materials, energy-efficient processes, and water-reducing
• Cherise is a project manager and a grant writer for the San Juan Water Commission.
• Cherise is a project manager and a grant writer for the San Juan Water Commission and is a dedicated
• She works for me on the San Juan Water Commission. She does a fantastic job.
• She works for me on the San Juan Water Commission. She does a fantastic job.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, opened with an invocation, pledges, and a series of announcements recognizing West Side Day, School Board Appreciation Day, Sierra Club Climate Solutions Day, Gallup-McKinley County Day, and New Mexico Athlete Trainer Day. Members also agreed to allow cameras on the floor and a relaxed dress code for guests. Numerous student and community groups were introduced, including West Side Day students, ABC Prep basketball students, Bernalillo High School AP students, MANA del Norte Hermanitas, honorary lieutenant governors, Taos Municipal Schools leaders, Classical Conversations homeschool students, Bloomfield school board members, and others. A major portion of the session was devoted to honoring Bueno Foods with a Senate certificate recognizing February 5, 2026, as Bueno Foods Day in the Senate and celebrating the company’s 75th anniversary. Senators praised the Baca family’s multigenerational business, its role in New Mexico’s chile industry, its jobs and community support, and its national reach. Several members spoke in support, sharing personal stories about Bueno products and the company’s help during COVID and over decades of family and community life. The Senate also adopted a condolence certificate for Kayla Reagan Van Landingham, a 19-year-old bicyclist killed in Albuquerque, with remarks emphasizing her life, advocacy, and the need for stronger pedestrian and bicycle safety. Her mother and family were recognized, and members observed a moment of silence. Senators spoke about the importance of traffic safety reforms and the local ordinance changes already pursued in her memory. On legislation, the chamber received House and governor messages and adopted several committee reports. The main floor debate was on Senate Bill 38, concerning the spay and neuter program funding stream. Senator Block offered a floor substitute to restore a sunset clause for review and transparency; supporters argued the program should be periodically evaluated and that the funding functions like a tax rather than a fee. Opponents argued the program is important and should continue without a sunset. The floor substitute failed by roll call, 15 in favor and 22 against, and the Senate returned to the underlying bill for further debate.

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• From answering 911 calls to keeping water flowing and safe, to ensuring employees are paid and city business
• Water must be delivered. City business must continue.
• </c><00:13:23.680><c> Water</c><00:13:24.160><c> must</c><00:13:24.480><c> be</c> 911 must be answered
• Water must be 911 must be answered.
• Water must be delivered.<00:13:25.360><c> City</c><00:13:25.760><c> business</c><00:13:26.079><c> must

Keywords: 1183, house