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• enhanced background checks established under the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, rescinding restrictions
• on stabilizing braces and restrictions on stabilizing braces and repealing<00:34:56.720><c> the</c><
• </c> these practices should be restricted. these practices should be restricted.
• :39.200><c> to</c> Veterans Affairs have already acted to Veterans Affairs have already acted to restrict
• painful dog and cat testing and restrict painful dog and cat testing and the<03:13:41.520><c> Department

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I will say generally there are restrictions on the law that keeps a lot of that information confidential
• Federal law and the Texas Constitution already restrict voting to American citizens only, but loopholes
• is equally essential that policies designed to protect election integrity do not unintentionally restrict
• is equally essential that policies designed to protect election integrity do not unintentionally restrict
• voting, where you can vote in multiple locations across the county during early voting, you're not restricted

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• in, like, club sports, where, you know, there are really no, you know, what's a, like, rules or restrictions
• You know, there are really no, you know, what's a, like, rules or restrictions or ties to schools or
• And it was more restrictive than what was proposed here last year. Open transfer rule.
• And it was more restrictive than what was proposed here last year.
• And it was more restrictive than what was proposed here last year.

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

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• And what I'll say is Democrats in this body have passed wildly restrictive, cost-prohibited regulations
• Democrats in this body have<01:28:55.840><c> passed</c><01:28:56.400><c> wildly</c><01:28:56.960><c> restrictive
• ,</c> have passed wildly restrictive, have passed wildly restrictive, cost-prohibited<01:28:59.160><c
• </c><02:11:24.200><c> No</c><02:11:24.480><c> one</c> Our staff doesn't have that same restriction.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Data is private or non-public, it's limited to this purpose only, restricts sharing of the data so that's
• Data is private or non-public, it's limited to this purpose only, restricts sharing of the data so that's
• :32:02.040><c> this</c><00:32:02.280><c> purpose</c><00:32:02.720><c> only,</c><00:32:03.600><c> restricts
• </c> limited to this purpose only, restricts limited to this purpose only, restricts sharing<00:32:04.679

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In other words, if we whatever restrictions we try to make on this to take care of the citizens and the
• So then how do you while we're putting restrictions others are moving forward to make more competitive
• then how do you while<01:02:19.520><c> we're</c><01:02:20.000><c> putting</c><01:02:20.400><c> restrictions
• </c> while we're putting restrictions while we're putting restrictions others<01:02:22.319><c> are</c

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

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• There's a flaw in this logic on how utilities charge for electricity and the incentives and restrictions
• resistance comes from, and I think you need to understand IOU incentives as well as cooperative restrictions
• c> cooperative</c> IOU incentives as well as cooperative IOU incentives as well as cooperative restrictions
• <c> as</c><01:09:45.839><c> a</c><01:09:46.080><c> reminder,</c><01:09:46.480><c> investor</c> restrictions
• So as a reminder, investor restrictions.

Bills: HF3830 , HF3688

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: utilities, rate cases, cost recovery, reporting requirements, gas infrastructure, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• continuing to fluctuate following the expiration of the public health emergency and with new enrollment restrictions
• It restricts the state's ability to set annual and special open enrollment periods, and it adds some
• Um it restricts<00:19:13.360><c> the</c><00:19:13.600><c> state's</c><00:19:13.919><c> ability</c><00
• :19:14.160><c> to</c><00:19:14.320><c> set</c> restricts the state's ability to set restricts the state's

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• He said it is much clearer about the restrictions, specifically mentioning real-time and day-ahead markets
• think it's it's much clearer<01:50:57.040><c> about</c><01:50:57.360><c> the</c><01:50:57.600><c> restrictions
• </c><01:50:58.239><c> actually</c> clearer about the restrictions actually clearer about the restrictions
• It adds unnecessary restrictions on utilities already under heavy regulation.

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Biden came in with some of the most restrictive heavy rules that you've ever seen.
• Biden came in with some of the most restrictive heavy rules that you've ever seen.
• some<01:01:41.839><c> of</c><01:01:41.920><c> the</c><01:01:42.160><c> most</c><01:01:42.480><c> restrictive
• </c><01:01:43.200><c> heavy</c><01:01:43.520><c> rules</c> some of the most restrictive heavy rules some
• of the most restrictive heavy rules that<01:01:44.160><c> you've</c><01:01:44.480><c> ever</c><01:01

Bills: SJ0001 , SF0017

Committee: House Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, forestry management, good neighbor authority, state lands, employee funding, donations, revolving account, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• district as their legal obligation to offer free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive
• school districts are obligated legally to pursue free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive
• appropriate public education in the appropriate public education in the least<01:04:47.440><c> restrictive
• </c><01:04:48.000><c> environment</c><01:04:48.880><c> in</c><01:04:49.119><c> order</c> least restrictive
• environment in order least restrictive environment in order to<01:04:49.440><c> ensure</c><01:04:49.760

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the October 22, 2025 minutes and then heard a presentation from the Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel on accidental ingestion of illegal drug products by children. Panel members said pediatric ingestions have become the most common case type they review, with the highest-risk children ages one to four, and that fatal cases have increased in recent years. They reported that the substances most often involved are fentanyl, cannabinoids including THC products, methamphetamine, and increasingly xylazine; they also noted a decline in buprenorphine-related ingestions, which they viewed as a positive trend. The panel used several case examples to highlight recurring problems in investigations and medical response, including delayed DCBS involvement, failure to administer Narcan, inadequate drug testing, lack of child abuse team involvement, and limited or absent law enforcement investigation. They said law enforcement issues are especially common in pediatric ingestion cases and are concentrated in Jefferson County and the Bluegrass/KIPA regions. One example involved a one-year-old who died from fentanyl and Benadryl intoxication; another involved a two-year-old who died after ingesting multiple substances; and a third involved a four-year-old with near-fatal THC gummy ingestion where delayed treatment worsened the child’s condition. They also described a 10-month-old THC ingestion case that resulted in a criminal abuse conviction, which they presented as an example without missed investigative opportunities. Committee members discussed possible policy responses, including creating a more specific criminal child abuse offense or clarifying existing abuse and neglect definitions to cover unsafe access to illegal drugs, while preserving room for true accidents and prescribed medications. Members also raised the need for statewide standardization in reporting, investigation, and medical response, and suggested the panel should be able to call in agencies such as law enforcement, DCBS, judges, and hospitals for closed-session review of selected cases. The panel chair said they were already pursuing meetings with LMPD and would provide Jefferson County-specific breakdowns, and members expressed interest in additional data and agency follow-up before considering legislation.

Transcript Highlights:

• constitutional amendment that would have to be put to the ratification of the voters that would restrict
• 00:07:12.160><c> voters</c><00:07:12.880><c> that</c><00:07:13.199><c> would</c><00:07:13.599><c> restrict
• </c><00:07:14.479><c> the</c><00:07:14.880><c> power</c> the voters that would restrict the power the
• voters that would restrict the power to<00:07:15.440><c> pardon</c><00:07:15.840><c> of</c><00:07:16.080
• And so ultimately, they would still have the power to pardon, restricted 60 days prior to that election

Keywords: Discussion of SB 126 (2025 RS) 00:05:13 Discussion of HB 16 (2025 RS) 00:15:40 Kentucky Department of Parks – Overview 01:05:06, 958, all

Summary: The committee met jointly for State Government, State and Local Government, and Elections and Constitutional Amendments, approved the minutes from the September 23 meeting, and then took up discussion of Senate Bill 126, a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the governor’s pardon power. Senator Chris McDaniel said the measure was prompted by concerns over pardons issued in 2019 and would bar pardons for 60 days before a gubernatorial election through the swearing-in of a new governor, leaving the power otherwise intact. Members who spoke generally supported the proposal as a way to increase accountability, and McDaniel said he intended to place it on the 2026 ballot. No vote was taken on the bill during the discussion. The committee then moved to House Bill 16 on water fluoridation. Representative Hart and Senator Greg Elkins said the bill would remove Kentucky’s fluoridation mandate and give local water districts the choice to add fluoride or not. They emphasized that the revised draft also adds immunity language to protect districts from civil litigation regardless of their decision. Dr. Jack Call, a Louisville dentist, presented against fluoridation, arguing that the main dental benefit is topical rather than from drinking water and citing studies and reports he said linked fluoride exposure to reduced IQ in children and other health concerns. Cindy Batson, a nurse and parent, also supported the bill and said she had testified on the issue for years. During questions, Senator Rollins raised concerns about fluoride being an industrial byproduct and described fluoridation as forced medication. The discussion remained focused on the bill’s local-control and immunity provisions, with sponsors saying they were not trying to relitigate the broader science but wanted to remove the mandate. The transcript ends while questions and testimony on HB 16 were still underway, and no final committee action is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• I mean, ADA rules would govern any of these parking restrictions or not. Senator Pratt, thank you.
• 32:38.639><c> parking</c> govern on any of these any parking govern on any of these any parking restrictions
• </c><01:32:40.560><c> Senator</c><01:32:41.120><c> Pratt,</c> restrictions or not.
• Senator Pratt, restrictions or not. Senator Pratt, thank<01:32:42.000><c> you.
• I think people just don't know where to go, and so I don't think we need the restrictions, and the CAP

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The artificial restriction in Minnesota makes little sense in the modern world because today upwards
• The artificial restriction in Minnesota makes little sense in the modern world because today upwards
• seat belt uh evidence.<01:37:31.920><c> The</c><01:37:32.159><c> artificial</c><01:37:32.719><c> restriction
• The artificial restriction in evidence.
• The artificial restriction in Minnesota<01:37:34.400><c> makes</c><01:37:34.719><c> little</c><01:37:

Bills: HF1027 , HF2226 , HF1916 , HF1915 , HF1567 , HF1986

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds

Transcript Highlights:

• Certainly, I would welcome the opportunity for this to be ongoing funding, but I do understand budget restrictions
• Certainly, I would welcome the opportunity for this to be ongoing funding, but I do understand budget restrictions
• 01.800><c> budget</c> funding but I do understand um budget funding but I do understand um budget restrictions
• :03.080><c> be</c><00:05:03.280><c> very</c><00:05:03.479><c> open</c><00:05:03.759><c> to</c> restrictions
• and would be very open to restrictions and would be very open to your<00:05:04.600><c> recommendations

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Great Start Compensation Program, I believe, moved out of the CCAP statute and would not have that restriction
• Great Start Compensation Program, I believe, moved out of the CCAP statute and would not have that restriction
• Great Start Compensation Program, I believe, moved out of the CCAP statute and would not have that restriction
• Great Start Compensation Program, I believe, moved out of the CCAP statute and would not have that restriction
• Great Start Compensation Program, I believe, moved out of the CCAP statute and would not have that restriction

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• He said the restrictions on the use of checkoff dollars are probably something nonpartisan staff could
• 04.159><c> re</c> Hansen thank you Mr chair the so the re Hansen thank you Mr chair the so the re restrictions
• 05.800><c> use</c><01:38:06.000><c> of</c><01:38:06.119><c> check</c><01:38:06.360><c> off</c> restrictions
• on the use of check off restrictions on the use of check off dollars<01:38:07.000><c> are</c> dollars
• 38:16.360><c> they're</c><01:38:16.679><c> provided</c> Representative Hansen noted that if the restrictions

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• were to pass and become law, locating a landfill above an aquifer would be prohibited given the restrictions
• were to pass and become law, locating a landfill above an aquifer would be prohibited given the restrictions
• 01:30:59.480><c> several</c><01:30:59.800><c> of</c><01:30:59.960><c> the</c><01:31:00.119><c> restrictions
• </c> or eliminate several of the restrictions or eliminate several of the restrictions in<01:31:01.119

Committee: House Energy & Environmental Protection

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several energy and environmental bills. On HB 974, which would authorize state step-in agreements for certain power purchase agreements and create a trust fund/reserve mechanism, the Attorney General’s office raised concern that the state should not incur liability beyond the trust fund. The Division of Consumer Advocacy said it had comments but did not take a position, while the Public Utilities Commission, Ameresco, Hawaiian Electric, and other industry groups supported the measure, saying it would help developers secure financing for renewable projects and improve reliability. Hawaiian Electric said the bill would not use state funds and that its proposed reserve account would be held in trust and returned to customers if unused. Committee members questioned whether the reserve would raise customer costs; Hawaiian Electric said the amount would be small and would be offset by avoiding higher financing costs, while Consumer Advocacy suggested the language should be strengthened to ensure unused funds are fully returned. The committee then heard HB 338, which would clarify that premium interest-rate adjustments for non-fossil fuel generation are just and reasonable and allow the PUC to include them in rates. DCCA and the State Energy Office supported the bill, and the PUC also supported it. Hawaiian Electric opposed unless amended, arguing the PUC already has discretion and warning the bill could weaken competitive procurement by encouraging higher bids tied to the utility’s credit rating. DCCA said the concern was that developers might not seek the best financing if premium rates are recoverable, but said Hawaiian Electric’s suggested amendment requiring clear and convincing evidence of unavoidable financing-cost increases would help. Members also asked about refinancing and whether developers could later lower debt costs after locking in a premium rate; DCCA said that ability exists and suggested a time limit or review mechanism. For HB 337, which would direct the PUC to establish standards requiring utilities to remove certain fossil-fuel costs from the rate base when adding renewable resources, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Hawaii Clean Power Alliance, and the State Energy Office supported the measure. Hawaiian Electric opposed it, saying it misunderstood utility cost recovery and could threaten grid reliability because fossil plants provide ancillary services such as voltage regulation and balancing, not just energy. Hawaiian Electric pointed to its integrated grid plan and recent fossil-unit retirements as evidence of ongoing transition, and asked the committee to defer the bill and leave oversight to the PUC. The committee also heard HB 879 on cesspool conversions, which would raise the maximum grant from $20,000 to $30,000 and add DOH positions; DHHL, DOH, environmental groups, Hawaii Realtors, and others supported it, while DOH discussed staffing needs and the practical effect of the higher grant cap. The committee also began HB 379 on requiring denitrification capacity for certain wastewater systems near shorelines or groundwater, with DLNR testifying in support.

Transcript Highlights:

• One is a $1,000 drug, and so we have it on a much more restrictive formulary tier, and that has, like
• One is a $1,000 drug, and so we have it on a much more restrictive formulary tier, and that has, like
• :38:17.560><c> more</c> and so we have it on a uh much more and so we have it on a uh much more restrictive
• 18.960><c> tier</c><01:38:19.440><c> and</c><01:38:19.639><c> that</c><01:38:20.119><c> has</c> restrictive
• formul tier and that has restrictive formul tier and that has like<01:38:20.560><c> let's</c><01:38:

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Because once they're arrested under an immigration warrant, immigration has restrictions on where they
• contract with ICE again, because that was where we were as sheriffs in the country because of how restrictive
• on top of the fact that we have our Department of Lands teaming up with the federal government to restrict

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from University of Idaho representatives on the university’s land-grant mission and its role in federalism, followed by detailed overviews of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Natural Resources. Speakers described the Morrill, Hatch, and Smith-Lever Acts, the university’s history, and examples of research, extension, and workforce training in agriculture, engineering, law, forestry, fire science, and youth programs such as 4-H. They highlighted facilities and programs including research stations, the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment, the deep soil ecotron, the Wildland Fire Center, the experimental forest, and the policy analysis group, while also noting the impact of federal and state funding delays and cuts on staffing and research capacity. Committee members asked about several current issues, including quagga mussels, screw worm, chronic wasting disease, and the effects of funding cuts. University officials said they were not actively researching some of those wildlife and livestock disease issues but were willing to help if capacity and funding allowed. They also said budget reductions had caused real losses, including layoffs and reduced programs, and that federal grant delays had disrupted research timelines. The committee also raised questions about conflicts of interest and university employees’ outside work; the university said it has annual conflict-of-interest and conflict-of-commitment training and review procedures. The committee then heard from Bonneville County Sheriff Sam Hulse and the Idaho Sheriffs Association on the federal 287(g) immigration partnership program. Hulse argued that participation should remain voluntary and locally controlled, describing the different 287(g) models, the training and liability concerns, and the distinction between local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement. He said Idaho agencies already cooperate with ICE in other ways and that mandatory participation could create staffing, legal, and community-trust problems. Members asked about costs, liability, detention standards, and whether deputies lose local control under task force arrangements; Hulse said the answer depends on the specific model and operation, and he emphasized the need for local discretion. Later, the committee took testimony on the long-running bighorn sheep and domestic sheep conflict affecting western Idaho grazing allotments. Idaho Wool Growers representatives and affected ranchers described the history of state legislation, federal litigation, and the closure of grazing areas after bighorn sheep transplants, which they said cut livestock operations in half and caused major financial and personal hardship. They argued that the state and federal agencies had not lived up to assurances that permittees would be held harmless, and they urged continued attention to the issue. No formal votes or committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.