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• She added that they could fund schools, youth sports, water treatment plants, bonding bills, higher education
• Those water treatment plants,<00:35:28.240><c> those</c><00:35:28.480><c> bonding</c><00:35:28.720><c
• > bills,</c><00:35:29.040><c> the</c><00:35:29.200><c> heaper</c> plants, those bonding bills, the heaper
• plants, those bonding bills, the heaper requests<00:35:29.839><c> we</c><00:35:30.000><c> have</c><00

Bills: HF3611 , HF3659 , HF3909

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: taxation, income tax, damage awards, sexual harassment, abuse claims, immigration enforcement, taxpayers, file income tax return, Minnesota-source income, tax regulations, detention facilities, gross revenues, private prisons, Minnesota law, 1183, house

Bills: SB2256 , SB2053 , SB2090 , SB2169 , SB2245 , SB2519 , SB2765 , SB3055 , SB3102 , SB3118 , SB3144 , SB3248 , HCR43 , HCR69 , HCR188 , HB2300 , HB1605 , HB2094 , HB1166 , HB1970 , HB1969 , HB2050 , HB2165 , HB2271 , HB2338 , HB2339 , HB1972 , HB2208 , HB2310 , HB1801 , HB2498 , HB2443 , HB1976 , HB2246 , HB2319 , HB1541 , HB2606 , HB2343 , HB1853 , HB1840 , HB1785 , HB1952 , HB2551 , HB2171 , HB1661 , HB1802 , HB1663 , HB1838 , HB1960 , HB1815 , HB2599 , HB1769 , HB2315 , HB1860 , HB1891 , HB2104 , HB2158 , HB389 , HB1510 , HB2089 , HB2090 , HB2099 , HB1516 , HB1548 , HB1481 , HB2452 , HB2329 , HB2275 , HB1658 , HB2272 , HB2273 , HB2276 , HB2335 , HB1656 , HB2207 , HB2289 , HB1854 , HB2581 , HB20 , HB2296 , HB1707 , HB2297 , HB1890 , HB2241 , HB2474 , HB1740 , HB2472 , HB1688 , HB2345 , HB2546 , HB1574 , HB1546 , HB2218 , HB1163 , HB1523 , HB2021 , HB1524 , HB2020

Keywords: Brother Joseph Dutton, Kalaupapa, historic recognition, observance, Hawaii history, salvage vehicles, vehicle title transfer, electronic signatures, insurance, administrative efficiency, child custody, mental health, evaluations, licensed counselors, family court, SB2245, Hawaii ethics, revolving door, state employee ethics, cooling-off period

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• do know that, I know some kind of... ...contractors here in this state, they're also licensed and bonded
• You could get potentially somewhere approaching where Idaho is now, and then that might be the limit.

Summary: The Special Committee on Regulatory Reform met to hear from Patrick McLaughlin of the Hoover Institution and Pacific Legal Foundation about regulatory accumulation and reform. Chair Mark Wright explained the meeting was a study hearing only, with no votes planned or quorum for action. McLaughlin described his research measuring regulation by counting binding words such as “shall” and “must,” and said Louisiana ranks among the most regulated states, with about 183,000 restrictions and growth in regulatory stock outpacing the national average. He argued that excessive regulation slows GDP growth, raises consumer prices, and disproportionately burdens small businesses and low-income households. McLaughlin pointed to reform examples in British Columbia, Idaho, and Virginia, where centralized oversight, periodic review, one-in-one-out or similar rules, and simplified benefit-cost analysis were used to reduce regulations without harming safety. He said Virginia’s regulatory modernization effort, including use of AI and a regulatory management office, helped cut requirements and lower homebuilding costs. Committee members asked about how the data were measured, how regulation affects housing, licensing, and population growth, and whether Louisiana could use similar tools. McLaughlin emphasized that AI should assist human reviewers, not replace them, by identifying outdated, duplicative, or overly burdensome rules. Members also discussed Louisiana’s own reform efforts, including LaDOGE, permit streamlining, and prior bills to create public hearings and legislative review of regulations. Wright and others asked about federal mandates, “gold plating” of state rules, and how to identify unnecessary state-level additions. McLaughlin said some state rules are required by federal law, but many others are not, and AI can help distinguish required language from added burdens. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after members expressed interest in following up on McLaughlin’s report and examples from other states.

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• Number one, as you referenced, the existing limits are inadequate.
• Because international exchange programs not only create shared bonds, understanding and innovation. but

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Keywords: Senator Flinstone, HB22, SB4, amendments, public testimony, legislation, environmental impact, economic implications

Summary: The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.

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• I'm a little confused because this, and I know I'm newer here, but this seems like a bonding project
• Brainerd Public Utilities serves the city limits of Brainerd, as well as some territory within the city

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

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• She has limitations. There are only so much that she can do.
• I thank you for sharing your older daughter with us, who, as you know, I bonded with instantly.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So here it is to celebrate the profound bond between service dogs and individuals they serve.
• So here it is to celebrate the profound bond between service dogs and individuals they serve.
• So here it is to celebrate the profound bond between service dogs and individuals they serve.
• </c><01:13:18.800><c> with</c><01:13:18.920><c> them</c><01:13:19.159><c> so</c> because they they bond
• with them so because they they bond with them so wholeheartedly<01:13:20.320><c> agree</c><01:13:20.880

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And we actually even already have in code a continuous bonding leave application that we could actually
• And we actually even already have in code a continuous bonding leave application that we could actually
• We have a continuous bonding workflow that is really what I’d call the trunk of the tree.
• um a continuous bonding leave uh application<00:18:36.559><c> that</c><00:18:36.960><c> we</c><00:18
• workflow that is continuous bonding workflow that is really<00:20:11.440><c> what</c><00:20:11.679><

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There's a lot of specifics about how a limited or non-competitive is done and really for local government
• Department of Health and Human Services also received authority to create a pre-approved vendor pool limited
• Well, Representative Bond. Thank you, Chairman.
• click-through agreements, and that's submitted on the section of law that's 32-12.2-15, which is related to limiting
• incrementally over the years, that's an area that's going to see growth in the legislative branch with term limits

Committee: Joint Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency

Summary: The task force first approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, including a correction removing language that suggested the auditor’s office would contract with a security vendor. Members then moved to a bill draft on concessions (LC 27.0161.00000), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, clarify that proceeds go to the entity’s operating fund or general fund, and make other technical updates. OMB explained the draft and answered questions about scope, fragmentation, vendor restrictions, school districts, and whether concession proceeds could be directed to nonprofits; OMB said the draft could be refined further, including clarifying covered entities and contract length. No vote was taken on the draft during the discussion. OMB also reported on other survey items. It said a proposal to broadly allow agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering/land surveying vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is working well for the agencies that already have it. On legal notices, OMB said it has been working with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernization, including an ADA-compliant online notice system and possible statutory updates to reflect changing technology and notice definitions. On click-through agreements for routine IT purchases, OMB and the Attorney General’s office said policy clarification—not statutory change—was enough, and the $20,000 threshold was intended to distinguish low-dollar adhesive contracts from purchases where terms can be negotiated. The committee also heard that OMB and the Center for Distance Education had resolved questions about alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures through existing policy, so no statutory changes were needed there. North Dakota University System representatives gave a brief update on ongoing collaboration with OMB on statutory efficiency ideas, including concessions and surplus property. Finally, the task force discussed a draft on requirements for new or expanded spending programs, which would require agencies to identify purpose, expected benefits, alternatives, success measures, and full implementation costs, and would require reporting on outcomes over time. Members debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how to use the new program evaluators, whether real-time dashboards should be used, and how to choose which programs to evaluate; staff from Legislative Council said they would work with OMB and the auditor’s office to revise the draft and process.

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• Senate the return of Senate Bill 1456 for the purpose of reconsideration, now authorized third-party bond
• They already have limited resources. We're already going to be cutting their limited resources.
• House Bill 2279, an act relating to limitations of actions.
• It uses very broad definitions and overbroad laws to limit and chill speech rights of media companies

Summary: The Senate met in floor session, began with prayer and the Pledge, approved the journal, received communications, and handled a return of Senate Bill 1456 from the House for reconsideration. Members then moved through several Committee of the Whole calendars, considering and amending bills on court fees, information technology, environmental quality, agricultural property inspections, property tax notices, veterans services, zoning and electric generation siting, fuel and gas resilience, and disturbing religious services. Several amendments were adopted, including changes to HB 2265 on criminal court fees, HB 2311 on conversational AI disclosures and privacy limits, HB 2986 on environmental quality/fuel resilience, HB 2104 and HB 2105 on agricultural property inspection rules, HB 2406 on veterans services, HB 2494 on electric generation siting and environmental compatibility, HB 2696 on fuel and gas prices, and HB 4117 on interference with religious services. Most of these bills were reported out of committee with do pass recommendations, though members raised concerns on HB 2311 and HB 4117 about privacy, free speech, and prosecutorial discretion. The chamber then took up a long series of third readings and final votes. Bills passed included HB 2015 on single-audit compliance, HB 2041 on child neglect and poverty factors, HB 2048 on AHCCCS prescription drug coverage, HB 2417 on excessive speed, HB 2611 on child welfare, HB 2793 on annexation, HB 2950 on special districts, HB 2995 on family law, HB 4018 on county officers, HB 2404 on mental health services, HB 2279 on limitations of actions, HB 2502 on the state retirement system, HB 2733 and HB 2953 on pharmacy regulation, HB 2979 on credit unions, HB 4042 on parent-child relationship determinations, HB 4010 on health professional regulatory boards, HB 4043 on public schools, HB 4049 on the Attorney General, HB 2265 on court fees, HB 2311 on information technology, and HB 2986 on environmental quality. HB 2601 on state highways and routes failed. Several members explained votes on bills involving fiscal impacts, child welfare, road safety, annexation, and criminal justice concerns. The Senate also adopted a group concurrence motion on several conference committee reports, including HB 2003, HB 2010, HB 2133, and HB 2874, and then voted on those measures. HB 2003 on driver’s license instruction permits, HB 2010 on advertising, HB 2133 on disclosure of sexual material and synthetic depictions, and HB 2874 on campaign committees and termination statements were all advanced after conference committee action, with debate on HB 2133 focusing on First Amendment and content-moderation concerns. The session ended with introduction of a large package of transportation-related appropriations bills and a motion to suspend certain committee notice rules for Appropriations to hear legislation and strike-everything amendments on short notice.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate the return of Senate Bill 1456 for the purpose of reconsideration, now authorized third-party bond
• Automatically, and withholding it could be up to $8 million a year from agencies who already have limited
• We're already going to be cutting their limited resources.
• House Bill 2279, an act relating to limitations of actions.
• It uses very broad definitions and overbroad laws to limit and chill speech rights of media companies

Keywords: 1182, all

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• In practice, this means an officer arriving on scene, often with limited information, and...
• This means an officer arriving on scene, often with limited information, under stressful conditions,
• During that time, contact was limited to brief supervised visits, just 48 hours out of more than 300
• Those early months are critical for bonding and development, and that time cannot be given back.
• document the encounter by incident report rather than issuing a citation or offense report without limiting

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Rules

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• change at HB 1259 is that we're going to adopt the CD1 that incorporates the 10 mph current speed limit
• change at HB 1259 is that we're going to adopt the CD1 that incorporates the 10 mph current speed limit
• 1, Senate Draft 1, adopting a conference draft 1 based on the amendments proposed and agreed upon. limit
• for roads but also language that limit for roads but also language that sections<00:41:25.760><c> of
• HB 1164, relating to highway revenue bonds, is next.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The first one is ASU Breaking Bonds Ministries.
• The first one is ASU Breaking Bonds Ministries.

Committee: All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Keywords: 1204, all

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• I think last I saw you was on that bonding tour. >> Senator, welcome to Senate Spotlight. >> Hey, thanks
• I think last I saw you was on that bonding tour. >> Yes, was. All right.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• For example, if you file for a recorder of deeds or collector of revenue, you have to file a bond.
• The incumbents already have those assurity bonds that are paid for by each county.

Committee: House Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Summary: The Committee on Elections first met in executive session and took up a committee substitute for H.J.R. 122, which combined H.J.R. 122 with related measures H.J.R. 104 and H.J.R. 149. Representative Banderman offered and the committee adopted an amendment limiting leadership terms in the resolution from three terms to two for the House speaker and from two terms to one for the Senate president. The committee then adopted the revised substitute and voted the combined resolution do pass by a 9-1 vote. In public hearing, the committee heard HB 1987, a technical fix to local filing deadlines for declarations of candidacy when the deadline falls on a holiday. Representative Hinman explained the bill was requested by city and school clerks to avoid requiring offices to open on holidays such as New Year’s Eve or Christmas Day. Testimony from city, municipal, and county clerk organizations was unanimously supportive, and no opposition was offered. The committee also heard HCR 23, which urges Congress to recognize state authority over election laws and campaign finance. Sponsor Representative Perkins and supporting witnesses argued the resolution is a federalism measure grounded in the Tenth Amendment and noted that similar resolutions have passed in 24 other states. Some members questioned whether the resolution could conflict with federal election policy or allow inconsistent state approaches, but the sponsor said the measure simply affirms state authority and does not mandate any specific policy. Finally, the committee heard HB 1802, which would allow poll challengers and watchers to be present during in-person absentee voting in first-class and charter counties, with procedures for advance notice. The sponsor said the bill was intended to create consistency after differing county practices and to address issues seen in St. Charles County during the 2024 election. The St. Charles County election director supported the bill as a clarification of existing law, while some members raised concerns about unequal treatment of counties and the potential for disruption. The hearing concluded without a vote on HB 1987, HCR 23, or HB 1802.

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• Pablo and I shared a strong bond because we both grew up... ...of that project.
• Pablo and I shared a strong bond because we both grew up in a small rural community in the Central Valley

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• One of the most enduring symbols of that bond is the iconic image of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, the
• Today we honor not only Korean American contributions to this country, but the vital bonds of solidarity

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's the fastest distribution of bond money in California's history. The fastest.
• It's the fastest distribution of bond money in California's history. The fastest.

Summary: The joint convention convened to receive Governor Gavin Newsom’s final State of the State address, with legislative leaders introducing the Governor and welcoming constitutional officers, judges, and other guests. The proceedings opened with a moment of silence honoring Renee Nicole Good and other immigrants affected by detention and due process concerns. After introductory remarks from the Speaker, Senate President pro Tem Monique Limón, and Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Governor Newsom delivered a wide-ranging address reflecting on his administration and California’s response to recent crises. The Governor highlighted California’s economic performance, tax structure, minimum wage increases, education funding, child care and school meal investments, housing reforms, apprenticeships, infrastructure projects, clean energy progress, and efforts on homelessness, mental health, and public safety. He also discussed state action on artificial intelligence regulation, climate resilience, insurance reform, and wildfire recovery, while sharply criticizing the federal government and President Trump on immigration, health care, food aid, disaster response, and other issues. He announced that his upcoming budget would include major education spending, a five-year extension of the CalCompete tax credit, additional community school funding, a rebuilding fund for fire survivors, and other policy proposals. At the close of the address, the Legislature formally ordered the Governor’s State of the State speech printed in the journal as a special appendix. The joint convention then adjourned sine die.

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• One thinks of the debt service school building bond agricultural credit, which reduces the tax effort
• The Debt Service um the<00:21:32.279><c> school</c><00:21:32.640><c> building</c><00:21:32.960><c> Bond
• </c><00:21:33.400><c> agricultural</c> the school building Bond agricultural the school building Bond
• Whereas the previous slide included property tax revenues, this slide is limited to state aid.
• number of buckets that can be limited number of buckets that can be used<00:54:14.839><c> to</c><00:

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all