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• bombarded by very aggressive attorneys and judges who already know the attorneys and have had some type
• to pay third-party vendors analysts B to pay third-party vendors for<00:45:41.359> data<00:45:
• <01:04:09.440> of counseling parenting those types of counseling parenting those types of
• We would adopt paragraph B in full. We would not adopt paragraph E or F.
• /c><02:31:19.920> in General we would adopt paragraph B in General we would adopt paragraph B

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 1324, which would require the Judiciary to contract for legal services for residential tenants in landlord-tenant disputes and allow attorneys, paralegals, and law students to provide those services, with an appropriation. The Department of the Attorney General recommended removing reference to Hawaii Public Housing Authority tenants because HPHA eviction proceedings are administrative and could conflict with the bill. Hawaii Appleseed and other testifiers strongly supported the measure, citing studies showing much higher tenant retention when counsel is available, and suggested adding notice of the right to counsel at key points such as rent increases, eviction notices, and lease signing. The committee adopted amendments, including the Attorney General’s suggested change and a technical amendment, and passed the bill out with a recommendation to move it forward; members voted aye, with one member voting with reservations and several excused. The committee then heard House Bill 126 on property forfeiture, which would increase transparency and accountability in civil asset forfeiture by clarifying covered property, changing disposition rules, and removing language requiring liberal construction of the forfeiture act. The Attorney General said forfeiture remains an important law enforcement tool and that the bill would not impair its use. The Office of the Public Defender supported the measure but argued civil forfeiture is broadly problematic because many people cannot meaningfully challenge it and are not entitled to counsel. Honolulu Police Department opposed the bill, saying forfeiture is useful in fighting illegal activity and that added procedures would delay enforcement and reduce operational funding from forfeiture proceeds. Community Alliance on Prisons, the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, and other supporters urged reform or abolition of civil forfeiture, citing transparency concerns and the risk of abuse. No vote on HB 126 was taken in the portion provided. The final measure discussed was House Bill 166, which would require the state to defend professionally licensed or certified state employees in certain civil actions, allow employees to hire their own counsel at their own expense, and set a process for the Attorney General to transfer or withdraw representation if the state declines to defend. Testimony from the Hawaii Association for Justice and labor representatives was in strong support, describing the bill as a negotiated clarification that balances employee protections with accountability and noting it had passed previously but died in conference. The transcript cuts off before any committee action on HB 166.

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• These districts of, since you brought it up, these districts of innovation, are they certain types of
• And if it's an A or B rating, I think you said, it would be automatic. So, what's going on?
• So you can very you know, you type in a you know, Google TEA Peems financial You can type in a district
• B and C are referring to hospital 3 compressions.
• You can think of, you know, wastewater or sewage type projects.

Keywords: infrastructure, water supply, flood mitigation, Texas Water Fund, community projects, funding allocations

Summary: During this committee meeting, the focus was on discussing critical infrastructure funding, especially related to water supply and flood mitigation projects. Chairwoman Stepney and the Water Development Board presented extensive details regarding the Texas Water Fund, which included $1 billion appropriated to assist various financial programs and tackle pressing water and wastewater issues. Additionally, funding allocations aimed at compromising the state's flood risk and improving water conservation were hotly debated, emphasizing collaboration among committee members and the necessity of addressing community needs in such projects.

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• The Part B premium currently is $185 a month.
• /c> named is the Part B named is the Part B premium<00:48:07.359> and<00:48:07.520> the
• <02:34:22.000> of transportation offered by this type of transportation offered by this type
• <04:15:15.840> of committee at least had some type of committee at least had some type of
• <04:59:17.638> of discontinuance of certain types of discontinuance of certain types of insurance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• /c> individuals can deduct those uh non-b individuals can deduct those uh non-b businessiness<00:23:22.799
• /c> businessiness or can offset their non-b businessiness or can offset their non-b businessiness<00:
• Uh OOT triple B uh makes the bonus Uh OOT triple B uh makes the bonus depreciation<00:25:34.000> deduction
• because it affects two tax types. because it affects two tax types.
• The sum of these two lines affects two tax types.

Bills: HR1, HF387

Keywords: January 6 insurrection, pardon, law enforcement, violent crimes, public safety, justice system, political accountability, Blaine, local sales tax, special tax, restaurant tax, lodging tax, admissions tax, amusement tax, hotel tax, redevelopment, capital improvements, municipal finance, bonding authority, tourism tax

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• All right, first up, B-1. This is the report on the executive protection detail.
• Any questions on B-1? All right, seeing none, the report's filed.
• B-3. Mr.
• B-4, and I'm going to recognize before we're going, I think, Senator Johnson.
• B-5.

Summary: The committee first received a report on the executive protection detail, which was filed without questions. Members were then given a long advance list of House and Senate bills ready for consideration, followed by several amendment requests from agencies. The committee adopted amendments for the Auditor of State to increase special deputy expense allowance, the Administrative Office of the Courts for court interpreters and substitute court reporters, and several other items including local sales tax refunds, county property tax redistribution, and local law enforcement funding. It also held one amendment on House Bill 1034 and moved a Northwest Arkansas Community College cash fund increase tied to tornado-related campus repairs. The committee then considered a series of member amendments and appropriation items, including increases for the Public Defender Commission and deputy prosecuting attorneys to cover higher bar license fees, and a $12 million federal appropriation-only item. A lengthy discussion followed on a proposal from Senator Wallace and Representative Tosh to fund a pilot program for prison cell-phone detection/jamming technology at two correctional facilities. Sponsors and Department of Corrections officials said the system would target illegal contraband phones, would be procured through an RFP, and would be a two-year pilot; members raised questions about legality, cost, scope, data, and whether the department should use existing budget authority. The committee ultimately advanced the item by motion. The committee also took up an amendment from Senator Caldwell for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, seeking a $4 million appropriation increase. Testimony emphasized that the division’s extension offices and research functions are underfunded, that salaries are not competitive, and that the request would help with staffing and flexibility; other members questioned why the division needed more appropriation authority when it already had room under current limits and noted that the request exceeded the higher education board’s recommendation. The amendment was adopted after extended debate. Finally, the committee began acting on governor’s letters, adopting amendments for a $150 million increase to the homestead property tax credit, a $23,000 reallocation for the Insurance Department’s conference costs, $100,000 for property appraisal review work, $1.5 million for career and technical education professional development, $300,000 for DFA regulatory federal spending, $5 million for Inspector General fraud investigations, a consolidation of appraiser/abstractor/home inspector appropriations, deletion of a completed Fort Chaffee readiness center appropriation, and a revised reappropriation for corrections capital projects that would add special language restricting use of the $73.7 million prison-expansion reappropriation. The committee also heard a summary of a supplemental appropriations package involving fund transfers for pregnancy resource centers, senior centers, assistance grants, used tires, and UAMS pregnancy/stroke programs.

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• So it's a very slow-growing, small-step type of thing.
• <04:08:36.640> of very slow growing small step type of very slow growing small step type of
• Gulla. type of plan I haven't had any direct type of plan I haven't had any direct contact<05:00:25.480
• B, relating to which states and whatnot.
• /c><05:34:19.280> a it before so who knows we can't b a it before so who knows we can't b a future

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 622, but after the sponsor said further research raised concerns, he asked that the bill be tabled. The committee then moved in executive session and voted unanimously to find the bill inexpedient to legislate, sending it to consent. The committee also retained House Bill 349, the ophthalmologic laser bill, after members said more time was needed for the professions involved to work out training standards and provide additional information; that motion also passed unanimously. The committee then discussed House Bill 244, a municipal building/fire code recodification measure. Members said the bill needed more review and careful scrutiny because of its length and possible unintended effects, and they voted unanimously to retain it as well. House Bill 534 was then heard; the sponsor said the bill did not do what was intended because of a misunderstanding about current processing, and the committee voted inexpedient to legislate and placed it on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 233, with an amendment to remove a requirement affecting the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. Supporters argued the bill would reduce an unnecessary burden and improve transparency, while opponents said the committee should not single out one private 501(c)(3) organization. The amendment was adopted 8-5, and the bill as amended then passed 7-6; a minority report was requested. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 536, a proposed 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment for certain state retirees. The sponsor and supporters argued retirees had not received adequate COLAs and that the bill would help offset inflation, while the retirement system testified that the proposal would add significant costs, including an estimated $1.5 million for the state, $6.6 million for political subdivisions, and about $100.7 million in present-value unfunded liability, with the impact reflected in future employer contribution rates.

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• Section B asks, upon request, be supported by an itemized statement.
• That B paragraph really gets at that.
• That B paragraph pointing that out.
• We could still fully type of things.
• U I guess the concern with the B past.

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• So right now there are currently four classifications for the prevailing wage: Type A, Type B, Type C
• All of those types that I just mentioned pay into this, with the exception of Type A, even though Type
• All of those types that I just mentioned pay into this fund, with the exception of Type A, even though
• Type B, which is general building—your casinos, your high schools, and that type of work—40% of that
• This bill will align Type A, B, C, and H for contractors in all disciplines to participate, either actively

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first took up HB 322, which would create a transportation trust fund and transportation program fund. The sponsor offered and the committee adopted an amendment striking the section that would have imposed a 1% gross receipts tax on electricity sales. After a recap of the bill’s remaining provisions, including a $400 million seed amount and future transfers from motor vehicle excise tax revenue, the committee heard brief support from Associated Contractors of New Mexico and the Asphalt Pavement Association and no opposition. The amended bill then passed on a roll-call vote. The committee then heard HB 270, a public works/apprenticeship bill that would require contributions to approved apprenticeship and training programs or to the Public Works Apprentice and Training Fund for public works construction projects, while eliminating an exemption for certain road, highway, utility, and maintenance work. Supporters, including union carpenters, electrical workers, the building trades council, and apprenticeship advocates, argued the bill would expand training, help address labor shortages, and provide a return on public investment. Opponents from utility contractors, highway contractors, and Associated Contractors of New Mexico said they already operate federally approved in-house training programs, warned the bill would raise project costs, and argued some trades have no accessible approved programs. Members questioned how the bill would interact with existing in-house programs, whether rural contractors and nonunion firms would be affected, and whether the state-approved fund and federal highway training requirements could conflict. A proposed amendment to exempt projects of $50 million or less was introduced but tabled. After extensive debate, the committee voted 6-5 to pass HB 270. The meeting also included discussion of a prior procedural error in which HB 270 had been heard before being properly assigned, which the chair said rendered that earlier action void. At the end of the meeting, the committee received a brief New Mexico Department of Transportation District 3 presentation on district projects, budget, and construction status.

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• Having to take an elevator up to get to any type of service.
• Thank you, Miss B. Thank you.
• thank you thank you uh next you Miss B thank you thank you uh next we<00:17:22.039> have<00:17
• That type of underpass could not only connect the sites but connect the neighborhoods.
• That type of underpass could not only connect the sites but connect the neighborhoods.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And paragraph B, beginning on page two, line one, provides the authority for development of the merit
• Um,<00:03:34.640> and<00:03:34.760> paragraph<00:03:35.320> B,<00:03:35.560>
• beginning<00:03:35.920> on<00:03:36.720> page Um, and paragraph B, beginning on page
• Um, and paragraph B, beginning on page two,<00:03:37.239> line<00:03:37.600> one, two,
• The next section talks about authorized reimbursements for certain types of business related to your

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• >> B is here.
• >> B<00:03:21.360> is<00:03:21.519> here.<00:03:21.760> Chair.
• >> B is here. Chair. >> B is here. Chair. >> Oh,<00:03:22.800> okay.
• One, amend the bill to ensure plug-in solar is accessible across housing types, not just condominiums
• types, not just condominiums.<00:04:25.520> Two,<00:04:25.759> remove<00:04:26.080>

Bills: SB2671, SB2902

Keywords: permit processing, permitting reform, county permits, development permits, building permits, land use, construction delays, housing development, infrastructure development, county workforce, differential pay, salary incentive, performance bonus, recruitment and retention, expedited hiring, vacancy rates, permit backlog, government modernization, county mayor, county council

Summary: The Senate Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard two measures. SB 2671, relating to essential permitting positions, drew no oral testimony beyond written comments from the Department of the Attorney General and the Office of Planning. The chair said the bill was intended to make government more efficient and reduce red tape in the permitting process. SB 2902, relating to renewable energy, received testimony from the Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, the Public Utilities Commission, Kauai Island Cooperative, Bright Saver, and 350 Hawaii. Supporters described the bill as a way to expand access to plug-in or balcony solar, lower electricity bills, improve resilience, and broaden access for renters and apartment residents. Several testifiers urged amendments to avoid limiting the measure to condominiums, to remove condominium board approval language, and to eliminate utility or PUC registration requirements. The PUC said registration could help with safety, linemen protection, and circuit hosting-capacity concerns, and noted that improper installation or oversizing could create problems. After a brief recess, the committee voted to recommend both bills for passage with amendments and deferred each to April 19, 2042. The recommendations were adopted without objection.

Transcript Highlights:

• So instead of me going to H-E-B, I'll call H-E-B delivery. I'll give it to my house, to me.
• The types of medications that can be used.
• The B&E very clearly requires that we not only state our name; I can say Dr.
• Operation to obtain any type of license or permit or pay any fee.
• My name actually should be De La Garza-Hyphen Barone, B-A-R-O-N-E.

Bills: HB3000, HB2622, HB2283, HB541, HB1776, HB1803, HB1669, HB2588, HB220, HB3415, HB50, HB1314, HB 107, HB220, HB50, HB107

Keywords: ambulance service, rural healthcare, grants, financial assistance, qualified counties, mental health, patient transport, female attendants, security measures, healthcare regulation, epinephrine, anaphylaxis, health care, school safety, training, emergency response, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services

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• where complaints come in and they go... ...around enough of these types of committees where complaints
• As part of my GERC report that I submitted to GERC, there was heavy emphasis on addressing the types
• ...actions taken by the district to recover the tax judgment, basically under statute A.R.S. 15-915(B)
• Actions taken by the district to recover the tax judgment, basically under statute A.R.S. 15-915(B),
• , and each of the schools was labeled as a B grade.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first heard the January 2026 follow-up to the special audit of the Arizona State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The auditor’s contractor reported that the board had implemented or was in the process of implementing most of the 28 recommendations from the 2024 audit, but three remained unimplemented: resolving complaints within 180 days and two open meeting law recommendations. The follow-up also identified new concerns about outdated or incomplete public disciplinary records and the lack of a complete public records request log and response procedures. Committee members pressed the board on open meeting compliance, complaint delays, transparency, and lobbying activities, while the executive director said the board had adopted new policies, added staff and investigators, created an intake committee, improved complaint prioritization, and was transitioning to a new licensing platform. She also said the board had ended broad subpoenas, improved conflict-of-interest tracking, and was working to formalize its practices in rule. The committee did not take a vote or other formal action in the transcript provided. The committee then received the Arizona school district financial risk analysis for January 2026. The Auditor General’s office reported that the number of highest-risk districts increased from two to nine, and districts approaching the highest-risk category increased from seven to nine. The presentation explained the financial risk measures used, common risk patterns among the highest-risk districts, and the district action plans posted on the report website. Tucson Unified School District was used as an example of a highest-risk district, and Scottsdale Unified as an approaching-highest-risk district. Members asked about declining enrollment, reserve balances, negative fund balances, and the use of capital monies for operations. Sierra Vista Unified School District then presented its response to being identified as financially at risk. The superintendent said she had recently taken over and was implementing a turnaround plan that included a school closure, staffing reductions through attrition, spending freezes, tighter purchase controls, a three-year sustainable spending plan, and efforts to stabilize enrollment through outreach, customer-service changes, and alternative program offerings. She also said the district was redirecting some capital assistance to operations, renegotiating contracts, and improving communication with families and staff. Committee members questioned the district about declining enrollment, instructional spending, school safety, academic performance, and whether the action plan adequately addressed those issues. No formal vote or action was taken on the school district item in the transcript provided.

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• So, we need to B.
• So, I SGU type veterans is are included.
• So, I hope this will be type of heroism.
• of jurisdictions, different types of service, etc.
• of jurisdictions, different types of service, etc.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• from others, we've been working with the DPU on coming up with a payment plan, actually a different type
• Is somebody speaker open because I'm listening to someone type?
• Because I'm hearing someone typing. Okay. Sorry for the delay.
• What is Plan B and why is it important?
• What is Plan B and why is it important to maintain both options?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on ways Massachusetts can accelerate solar deployment, lower costs, and preserve reliability as electricity demand rises and federal support for solar and other renewables changes. Chair Creem opened by emphasizing solar’s role in meeting climate mandates and peak demand, citing June heat-wave data showing behind-the-meter solar reduced wholesale prices and saved ratepayers money. Commissioner Elizabeth Mahoney of DOER said Massachusetts has grown from 3 MW of solar in 2008 to 3.5 GW today, highlighted SMART 3.0 as a flexible, evergreen incentive program, and said DOER is working on updated rates, interconnection reforms, flexible interconnection, net crediting, and a petition to the DPU to speed implementation. She also said Massachusetts joined the lawsuit over canceled federal Solar for All funding. Committee members and witnesses discussed several policy changes to speed projects before federal tax credits expire, including automated permitting, remote inspections, faster interconnection, and changes to caps on municipal and regional solar development. Senator Barrett pressed Mahoney on whether the 10 MW municipal cap and regional caps should be lifted, and on whether the state should increase its solar tax credit to offset the loss of the federal residential credit. Mahoney said the municipal cap should be revisited and that interconnection cost allocation and other market issues need to be worked out before lifting broader caps. She also said DOER is open to automated permitting and is already developing a permitting portal under the 2024 climate law. Industry and advocacy witnesses largely supported streamlining measures. Sunrun’s Bronte Payne urged removal of a proposed requirement that all net-metered facilities enroll in SMART, and recommended automated permitting, remote inspections, flexible interconnection, better hosting-capacity information, consumer protections, and continued support for Connected Solutions and virtual power plants. Permit Power’s Hannah Bernbaum and Solar App’s Matthew McAllister argued that smart permitting and remote inspections can significantly reduce soft costs and delays, with McAllister saying Solar App now operates in over 320 jurisdictions and saves about three weeks on average. They said remote inspections are already common and can be done safely with photos, video, and qualified third parties. Community solar and clean energy advocates, including CCSA’s Kate Daniel and Vote Solar’s Lindsay Griffin, supported a 10 GW solar target by 2035, a higher refundable state tax credit for low-income households, interconnection reforms, flexible interconnection, and preserving the option to build outside SMART so projects can retain renewable energy certificates. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and members requested follow-up materials and draft language from witnesses.

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• Um, Senator Blackwell, you know, you have different types of green. What color green would it be?
• Senator B. different types of, uh, green. What different types of, uh, green.
• <00:03:38.159> Senator<00:03:38.480> B. Uh, is this the same material that you...
• So this is a celebratory type thing for people who care about fabrics and tartans and their meaning.
• So this this is a celebratory type<00:04:39.840> thing<00:04:40.240> for<00:04:40.560><

Keywords: Tourism - Room 210, 2 February, 2026; 4:00 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 2005, which would designate an official state tartan. Senator Blackwell, the bill’s author, explained that the measure would codify an existing state tartan first adopted by resolution in 2006, designed by Karen Green, and already registered with the Scottish registry of tartans. He said the bill mainly formalizes what is already in place, with the only substantive update being a thread-count change, and noted that he had an order form available for anyone interested in purchasing the tartan. During questions, Senator Simmons asked about the shade of green used in the tartan, and Blackwell responded that the bill specifies Pantone 1960 forest green. He also described the tartan’s colors as symbolizing Mississippi features such as the pines and the Gulf, and clarified that this was a Mississippi tartan rather than the same material as his personal Irish tartan. He compared it to other state symbols and said several states have similar designations tied to Celtic heritage. Blackwell said he had a support letter from the Highlands and Islands Association of Celtic Gatherings. When the committee moved toward action, a non-member attempted to make a motion and was corrected; Senator Simmons then was recognized for a motion, though the transcript cuts off before the final disposition is shown.

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• Meyer, we'll take up amendment EOG B 2026-0529. You're recognized to explain the amendment.
• Next, we'll take up, in the same category, EOG B 2026-0554. In the same category, EOG B 2026-059.
• We'll now move to amendment EOG B 2026-0582. Mr. Meyer. Thank you.
• Seeing as I hear objection, we are going to call the roll on Amendment B-2026-0582.
• Seeing as I hear objection, we are going to call the roll on amendment B-2020-6-0-582.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• > of<00:59:50.000> negotiation always been some type of negotiation always been some type
• different types of inspection. Yeah. different types of inspection. Yeah.
• <01:54:01.199> of the rooting of these type of the rooting of these type of establishments
• these this type of facility? these this type of facility?
• /c> adding it in section B adding it in section B uh<04:06:12.239> participation<04:06:13.520>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And I want to be specific about the type of retaliation she describes.
• There for the type of retaliation that she's describing.
• You're on page 9—is that we should line page 9 B to E?
• They've done A, B, C, D, E; haven't been done.
• They've done A, B, C, D, E; haven't been done.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Paragraph B, Mr. Chair, that is correct.
• chair<00:04:27.040> that<00:04:27.120> is<00:04:27.280> correct on paragraph B
• Mr chair that is correct on paragraph B Mr chair that is correct can<00:04:27.720> you<00:04:28.000
• Whereas some of the other actions pretty clearly seem to be for other types of elected officials.
• of a vote so to your question no type of a vote so to your question no I<00:37:58.079> did<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all