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• With your vote of nine yes, zero no, and three present, the motion has passed for House Bill 295.

Committee: House Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Summary: The Committee on Pensions met with a quorum and considered several retirement-related bills. Members first discussed House Bill 2095, which concerns cost-of-living increases on certain retirement allowances. Several representatives raised concerns about the fiscal impact and potential conflicts of interest because family members receive the pension benefits; some said they would vote present for that reason. The committee then moved to a substitute for the bill, and the sponsor explained that the substitute clarified the increase would be a one-time, non-cumulative COLA “13th check” triggered only when investment returns exceed the target by more than 2%, and that it would not permanently raise benefits. The substitute was adopted, and the House Committee Substitute for House Bill 295 was passed out on a 9-0 vote with three present. The committee then skipped House Bill 2144 and took up House Bill 2205, another pension-related measure described as similar to an earlier bill but with an unlimited deduction rather than capped provisions. Supporters framed it as a fairness issue, while opponents cited the fiscal note and state budget constraints. After brief discussion comparing it to related bills and noting the fiscal impact, the committee voted the bill out 7-3 with two present. Throughout the meeting, members also discussed whether voting on pension bills created conflicts of interest when legislators or their spouses are beneficiaries. Some members chose to vote present on that basis, while others said they would vote according to conscience because the measures would not affect them immediately or directly.

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• We did a zero-based regulation implemented on the rules. Restrictive words were removed.

Summary: The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee met with a quorum and introduced four Senate Resource bills sponsored by Senator Taves focused on housing and land use. RS 3307-5C1 would open the possibility of removing regulations that restrict accessory dwelling units. RS 33077C1 would allow religious institutions or churches more flexibility to develop housing for parishioners and the broader community. RS 33078C1 would reduce red tape for first-time homebuyers by allowing smaller lots and setbacks for starter homes. RS 33083C1 would allow twin homes and duplexes on residential lots where single-family homes are already permitted, with Senator Burnt briefly asking whether such development would still have to comply with neighborhood, builder, or HOA standards; Senator Taves said the bill did not specifically address that and would require further research. The committee approved motions to introduce the first three RSs and then the fourth, with seconding and voice votes in favor and no opposition recorded. After that, Vice Chair Adams took over for administrative rules review. The committee then heard presentation of administrative rule docket 35-0106-2501 from Philip Johnson of the Idaho State Tax Commission, covering hotel, motel, and campground sales tax rules. Johnson said the rules were streamlined through zero-based regulation, with restrictive language removed, code restated in rule deleted, and additional code sections added; he said about 37% of the words were removed, totaling 1,030 words. Senator Taves moved to approve the docket, Senator Taylor seconded, and the committee approved it by voice vote. The chair then noted the committee was finished for the year on rules and adjourned, mentioning that bill introductions would soon be limited to privilege committees.

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• We did a zero-based regulation implemented on the rules. Restrictive words were removed.

Committee: Senate Local Government and Taxation

Keywords: 989, all

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• understanding of what the bill Does is any loans that were given to a governmental entity There were zero

Committee: Senate Senate Committees' Committee

Keywords: 996, all

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• previously as an administrative assistant, and walked several of those health professions boards through zero-based

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

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• There being zero nays, House Bill 3395 will be reported favorably to the full Senate.

Bills: HB1193 , HB2495 , HB2733 , HB3104 , HB3395 , HB4325 , SB3009

Committee: Senate Jurisprudence

Keywords: HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative, Texas marriage law, child enrollment, parent rights, managing conservator, education

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• There being nine ayes and zero nays, the committee substitute for Senate Bill 268 is favorably reported

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• urch yes representative Williams I chair Petri<00:03:48.920><c> yeah</c> We have 16 yes votes and zero

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:10 HB 13 Discussion 00:01:05 HB 13 Vote 00:03:05, 958, all

Summary: The committee met in special session and took up House Bill 13, a brief measure related to flood relief and tax filing issues. Representative Bojanowski explained that the bill would align Kentucky’s Department of Revenue with the federal deadline for 2024 income tax returns, allowing affected taxpayers and businesses in the FEMA-declared disaster area to extend filing and payment deadlines without penalties, with emergency provisions waiving certain impositions and penalties. The committee adopted PHS 1 to House Bill 13, then voted on the bill as amended. After no further questions, the roll call resulted in 16 yes votes and 0 no votes, and the bill passed favorably. The committee also considered and adopted a title amendment by motion and second.

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• until there is, and then there's a lot all at once unless we don't meet it, and then there will be zero
• So there's nothing stopping any child with an IEP from attending school, whether they have zero vaccinations
• Aye, and that is seven to zero. That item is out. Yes. Item number 15: AB 1850, Law Enfell.
• That's six to zero. That bill is out? Yes, six to zero. Item number 16: AB 2017, Haney.
• That bill is out, seven to zero. Now we will lift calls again, beginning with consent.

Summary: The committee heard several education bills, beginning with AB 387 on youth sports safety and AED access. The author and supporters, including youth sports and cardiac safety advocates, said the bill would improve coordination between youth sports organizations and facilities to ensure AEDs are available and emergency response is better prepared. School administrators, county groups, and school business officials opposed unless amended, citing liability, cost, staffing, maintenance, and school security concerns. Members asked about AED portability, CPR training, and liability; the author said committee amendments were accepted, but the bill was held due to lack of quorum while negotiations continued. AB 467 would codify the California Center for Climate Change Education at West Los Angeles College, allowing it to seek multi-year grants and other outside funding after an initial state appropriation sunsets. Supporters said the center has already trained faculty, supported paid internships and fellowships, and reached thousands of Californians, while opponents were absent. Members questioned whether codification was premature before the required report is due in 2027; the author said the measure was needed now to stabilize fundraising. The bill was also placed on hold for lack of quorum. A major portion of the hearing focused on AB 664 and AB 2694, both dealing with community college bachelor’s degrees. AB 664 would authorize Southwestern College to seek up to four targeted bachelor’s programs to address local workforce shortages in South San Diego County; students, local officials, and community college advocates supported it, while CSU and UC opposed, arguing for a statewide solution and concern about the master plan. AB 2694 proposed a broader statewide framework for community college bachelor’s degrees with stronger workforce and partnership requirements, reduced program caps, and limits on duplication; it drew support from community college groups and students, but CSU and UC again opposed or opposed unless amended. Members discussed place-bound students, workforce needs, transfer pathways, and the need for a master-plan-level approach, but no votes were taken because the committee lacked a quorum. The committee then heard AB 917, which would require certificated employees in very small school districts and certain county-run programs to receive permanent status under the same rules as larger districts. CTA and many educators supported the bill as a fairness and retention measure, while small school district and ROP representatives opposed, saying the current flexibility is necessary to manage enrollment swings, staffing, and specialized regional programs. Testimony emphasized the tension between job security for educators and operational flexibility for small LEAs; the hearing continued with more opposition testimony after the excerpt ended.

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• obligate to projects that aren't considering our carbon goals, which is a Minnesota state goal, net zero
• obligate to projects that aren't considering our carbon goals, which is a Minnesota state goal, net zero
• obligate to projects that aren't considering our carbon goals, which is a Minnesota state goal, net zero
• obligate to projects that aren't considering our carbon goals, which is a Minnesota state goal, net zero
• Considering our carbon goals, which is a Minnesota state goal, net zero by 2050, same for the asphalt

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Municipal lease programs often enable zero taxpayer impact spending where energy savings cover lease
• Municipal lease programs often enable zero taxpayer impact spending where energy savings cover lease
• Municipal lease programs often enable zero taxpayer impact spending where energy savings cover lease
• Municipal lease programs often enable zero taxpayer impact spending where energy savings cover lease
• Municipal lease programs often enable zero taxpayer impact spending where energy savings cover lease

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• or</c> We saw 43% of applicants with a $0 or less contribution in 2025 and 29% of applicants with a zero
• am absolutely in support of going from a 1500 SAI to a negative or moving it from the negative to a zero
• am absolutely in support of going from a 1500 SAI to a negative or moving it from the negative to a zero
• am absolutely in support of going from a 1500 SAI to a negative or moving it from the negative to a zero
• am absolutely in support of going from a 1500 SAI to a negative or moving it from the negative to a zero

Bills: HF4362 , HF4252 , HF4440

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: firearms, guns, gun rights, gun control, campus safety, public college, university, postsecondary institution, higher education, visitor carry, concealed carry, open carry, campus policy, Minnesota Statutes 624.714, petty misdemeanor, parking lot carry, firearm possession, public safety, college campus, student carry

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• the Department of Transportation and we've come up with a way in which we can make this happen for zero
• Um, and so it is a way to have our fiscal note be zero without the benefits.
• Um, and so it is a way to have our fiscal note be zero without the benefits.
• Um, and so it is a way to have our fiscal note be zero without the benefits.
• </c><01:31:21.760><c> without</c><01:31:22.159><c> the</c> fiscal note be zero without the fiscal note

Bills: HF3169 , HF3749 , HF2605 , HF3541 , HF4102 , HF3513 , HF268

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: suicide prevention, transportation, mental health, bridge safety, data collection, state law, bridge inspection, active transportation, truck parking, public safety, vehicle registration, fee structure, full-service providers, Capitol security, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, Minnesota State Patrol, State Patrol compensation, trooper salary

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• The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 110 yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker.
• The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 110 yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker.
• Yay, zero days, Mr. Speaker. The bill passes. Read the next bill.
• The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 110 yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker.
• A hundred yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker. The bill passes. Read the next bill.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report and a rules report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also heard several recognitions and a farewell speech from Representative Nixon, who reflected on constituent service and her legislative priorities. On the floor, HB 1405, relating to a statewide project for missing persons with special needs, passed unanimously. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about the handling of surplus conservation lands and agricultural uses; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, was explained as a broad package restricting foreign-country influence in government, procurement, gifts, cultural agreements, and related areas. An amendment adding restrictions on surrogacy and adoption involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern was adopted after debate over possible impacts on families and adoption practices, and the bill then passed 80-20. The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197, a bill to modernize state information technology procurement and contracting, unanimously after debate about improving oversight of large IT projects. HB 1103, allowing local governments to fast-track action on derelict vessels, also passed unanimously. The chamber then considered CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations, including limits on development fees, changes to local voting thresholds for comprehensive plan and boundary actions, manufactured homes in RV parks, and resort-related provisions. Several amendments were debated, including one on local control and rural boundaries that failed and another strike-all amendment ruled out of order; the bill ultimately passed 71-38. The final item reached before the transcript ended was a local bill for the Pace Fire Rescue District in Santa Rosa County, described as adjusting its assessment formula to provide tax relief.

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• The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 110 yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker.
• The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 110 yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker.
• One hundred yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker. The bill passes. Read the next bill.
• One hundred five yeas and zero nays. A quorum is present, Mr. Speaker.
• A hundred, yay, zero nays, Mr. Speaker. Show the bill passes. Read the next bill.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum verification. Members then adopted the special order report and a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also recognized Deputy First Class Stefano Gargano as law enforcement officer of the day and several visiting groups in the gallery. On the floor, HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously, 109-0. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about surplus conservation lands and oversight by the Acquisition and Restoration Council; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign-country-of-concern restrictions, critical infrastructure, gifts, contracts, sister city agreements, and related ethics and criminal provisions, passed 80-20 after debate and a germane amendment was adopted over objections. The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197 on information technology procurement and contracting, aimed at modernizing oversight of major IT projects, by 109-0. CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations passed 71-38 after extensive debate over development fees, manufactured homes, and reducing local supermajority requirements for comprehensive plan changes; an amendment to preserve Orange County’s rural boundary vote failed, and a strike-all amendment was ruled out of order. Members then adopted a technical amendment clarifying manufactured homes language. Several local bills also advanced: HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed 109-0; HB 4051 and HB 4053 on Santa Rosa County fire protection district assessments passed 84-25 and 83-27, respectively, after compromise amendments; HB 4081 on the East Point Water and Sewer District passed 110-0; and HB 4093 on the Felsmere Water Control District passed 109-0. The transcript ended as the House moved on to HB 4095, with no final action shown.

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• The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 110 yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker.
• Yay, zero days, Mr. Speaker. The bill passes. Read the next bill.
• A hundred yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker. The bill passes. Read the next bill.
• Yay, zero names, Mr. Speaker. Sure the bill passes. Read the next bill.
• One hundred yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker. Show the bill passes. Read the next bill.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• 32:24.400><c> be</c> solar on it, at the breaker there'd be solar on it, at the breaker there'd be zero
• :26.480><c> grid</c><01:32:26.800><c> there</c><01:32:27.040><c> would</c><01:32:27.199><c> be</c> zero
• Um to the grid there would be zero amps. Um to the grid there would be zero<01:32:27.520><c> amps.
• ><01:32:30.080><c> is</c><01:32:30.239><c> a</c><01:32:30.400><c> this</c><01:32:30.639><c> is</c> zero
• Um yeah, this is a this is zero amps. Um yeah, this is a this is safe<01:32:31.040><c> legislation.

Bills: HF2986 , HF3555

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: virtual power plant, VPP, distributed energy resources, DER, demand response, load management, grid modernization, peak demand, peak shaving, battery storage, energy storage, solar photovoltaic, solar panels, electric vehicles, smart thermostats, heat pumps, aggregator, public utilities commission, PUC, rate recovery

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• By your vote of 12 ayes and zero noes, you've given House Concurrent Resolution 2015, as amended, a due
• By your vote of 11 ayes, zero noes, zero present, and one absent, you've given House Bill 2621 as amended
• We want to have as close to zero as possible. As you know, the taxation process is not perfect.
• In that there was zero empathy.
• At that meeting, there was zero empathy toward the parents that were crying.

Committee: House House Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 4043, which would require each school district and charter school, beginning in 2027, to ensure at least one employee at each school is trained in CPR, first aid, and AED use. The sponsor said he intended to amend the bill on the floor to ensure someone is trained at all times and to clarify AED language. The American Heart Association testified neutral with concerns, supporting CPR training but warning the bill could leave gaps if only one person is trained and noting the need for AED access and emergency planning. Parents whose son died in an Arizona kindergarten classroom urged support, saying school staff should be prepared to respond to emergencies. The committee recommended the bill do pass by a vote of 7-1 with four present. The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2015, as amended by a strike-everything amendment supporting at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity for students and prominent display of federal dietary guidelines. A representative of End Chronic Disease testified in favor, arguing schools should help prevent chronic disease through health education and physical activity. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then gave the resolution a due pass recommendation on a 12-0 roll call. House Bill 2621, in its strike-everything form and with a Garcia amendment, addressed enrollment and special education procedures for students in unorganized territory, students using certificates of educational convenience, and children of active-duty military parents. The sponsor explained the bill was meant to clarify confusing law, speed enrollment and evaluations, and reduce delays in services. Champions for Kids supported the measure and the amendments, and the committee adopted both amendments before recommending the bill do pass 11-0. The committee also approved House Bill 2385, which limits superintendent contracts to one-year terms for the first three years unless the superintendent has already been employed three consecutive years; the sponsor framed it as a way to reduce costly early buyouts. That bill passed 7-4. Later, the committee approved House Bill 4106, creating the One Arizona Service Fellowship Program to provide service opportunities, stipends, and tuition awards for young adults, with an amendment changing the stipend contribution formula. The sponsor and supporters described it as a state-based service model inspired by Utah and aimed at education, military families, parks, hunger, and homelessness work; some members opposed it as an unnecessary state mandate or questioned the need for a new program. The committee also passed House Bill 2992, as amended, establishing a pilot program on child sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention, expanded to K-12 and including grooming/exploitation content. A survivor advocate strongly supported the bill, while some members raised concerns about the funding source and possible unintended consequences. Finally, the committee passed House Bill 2370, which would require school leaders to notify governing boards before modifying weapons detection systems and to report changes within 24 hours; the sponsor cited a fatal school stabbing and other weapons incidents, while opponents argued the bill was too vague and could create operational problems. The committee also adopted a strike-everything amendment to House Bill 4056, allowing legislators making public records requests in their official capacity to avoid fees and requiring electronic production; the sponsor said it was needed after districts sought large fees, while opponents warned it could burden public agencies. The committee then began discussion of House Bill 2478, which would create an Arizona Commission on Student Outcomes to study K-12 accountability, finance, graduation requirements, and related issues, with proposed amendments to add early childhood study and change commission membership, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• So that would reduce the base for those amounts to zero going forward.
• These are all again from the DVS operating account and the special revenue fund. zero going forward.
• On line 237 um is a zero going forward.
• 32:00.960><c> of</c> The house had a general fund target of The house had a general fund target of zero
• in each bianium uh related to base zero in each bianium uh related to base and<00:32:04.240><c> the<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If Hawaii didn't put in zero money, then would these entities up their marketing?
• If Hawaii didn't put in zero money, then would these entities up their marketing?
• If Hawaii didn't put in zero money, then would these entities up their marketing?
• money then if Hawaii didn't put in zero money then would<01:04:01.799><c> these</c><01:04:02.440><c>
• Because these folks have gone from dedicated funding—$80 million, $90 million—every year to zero.

Committee: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on April 1 to consider GM 510, the confirmation of Todd Aio to the board of directors of the Hawaiʻi Convention Center Authority. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from HTA representatives and numerous individuals. Supporters described Aio as a strong leader with experience in tourism, development, nonprofit work, and public service, including his time on the city council and work with Disney’s Aulani, Ward Village, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation. In his remarks, Aio said he would bring legal, development, and corporate governance experience to the board. He emphasized the need for the authority to better define its role, oversee contractors, and help guide the relationship between destination management and branding/marketing contractors. He also said community engagement and cultural considerations should be central to tourism planning, and that the board should work to stabilize the agency during its transition. Members questioned him about board conflicts, the lack of a permanent HTA CEO, and how to measure the success of cultural and branding campaigns such as mālama and kuleana messaging. Aio said conflicts are inevitable when board members come from industry backgrounds, but they must separate their “work hats” from their board duties. He supported replacing the interim leadership with a permanent CEO once compensation legislation is finalized, and said success should be measured through better data, including possible exit surveys and other technology-based tools. He also said he would oppose replacing Hawaiian protocol with another cultural protocol, while supporting inclusion of other cultures alongside a Hawaiian sense of place.