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• Maybe those practices that have been taking place since 2023 are working and is that something where
• </c><00:47:05.000><c> Maybe</c><00:47:05.280><c> those</c><00:47:05.520><c> practices</c><00:47:06.040
• Maybe those practices that right track.
• Maybe those practices that have<00:47:06.200><c> been</c><00:47:06.600><c> taking</c><00:47:06.880><c
• </c><01:05:25.440><c> but</c><01:05:25.600><c> we're</c><01:05:25.960><c> open</c> of that collaboration

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• :04.479><c> were</c><00:08:04.720><c> established</c><00:08:06.080><c> in</c><00:08:06.400><c> collaboration
• </c> that were established in collaboration that were established in collaboration with<00:08:07.199>
• Louis Park with Representative Craft where they tore up practically the entire middle of the town, right
• 12.400><c> up</c> Representative Craft where they torn up Representative Craft where they torn up practically
• the entire middle of the practically the entire middle of the town,<00:25:15.120><c> right?

Bills: HF3830 , HF3688

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

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

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• So, uh, I would like, uh, today, uh, we are joined by the Capital Collaborations Group, bringing together
• to empower underrepresented voices and teach participants how to engage with legislators and gain practical
• <01:47:19.920><c> group</c><01:47:20.320><c> bringing</c><01:47:20.639><c> together</c> collaborations
• group bringing together collaborations group bringing together participants<01:47:21.600><c> from</c
• and gain practical tools to advocate<01:47:48.000><c> in</c><01:47:48.239><c> their</c><01:47:48.480

Keywords: 916, all

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• </c> fundamental rights are practically fundamental rights are practically enforcable. enforcable. enforcable
• Don't try for collaboration. File the lawsuit and that is your resolution." Mr.
• Don't<00:14:01.199><c> try</c><00:14:01.360><c> for</c><00:14:01.600><c> collaboration.
• </c><00:14:02.720><c> File</c><00:14:02.959><c> the</c> Don't try for collaboration.
• File the Don't try for collaboration.

Bills: SF0035 , SF0090 , SF0072

Committee: House Education

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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• Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, and that she is offering testimony on HF 1105 in collaboration
• <c> with</c><00:30:09.559><c> Dr</c><00:30:09.880><c> Cresta</c><00:30:10.360><c> Jones</c> in collaboration
• with Dr Cresta Jones in collaboration with Dr Cresta Jones who's<00:30:11.480><c> a</c><00:30:11.640
• the</c><00:31:46.080><c> data</c><00:31:47.080><c> as</c><00:31:47.200><c> a</c><00:31:47.360><c> practice
• </c><00:31:47.679><c> and</c> providers of the data as a practice and providers of the data as a practice

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Yet in Minnesota's classrooms and halls of medicine, we are seeing policies and practices that undermine
• </c><00:15:28.360><c> that</c> seeing policies and practices that seeing policies and practices that
• If we need clarification, we are happy to work collaboratively together, as the Representative Gilman
• </c><00:48:10.599><c> together</c><00:48:11.079><c> as</c><00:48:11.280><c> the</c> work collaboratively
• together as the work collaboratively together as the representative<00:48:11.920><c> Gilman</c><00:48

Bills: HF22 , HF45

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: parent's bill of rights, parental rights, minor consent, minors, parents, guardians, education rights, school records, home schooling, charter school, private school, health care consent, medical privacy, patient records, exam room access, biometric data, DNA samples, blood samples, mental health, physical health

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• We are engaged really on a daily basis through a couple of online collaboration platforms with all of
• :37:23.680><c> couple</c><00:37:23.880><c> of</c><00:37:24.040><c> online</c><00:37:24.440><c> collaboration
• </c> through a couple of online collaboration through a couple of online collaboration platforms<00:37
• shared additional reminders and guidance to all counties regarding chain of custody requirements and practices
• to ensure that the and practices to ensure that the incident<00:42:56.800><c> was</c><00:42:56.920><

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> collaborative movements. collaborative movements. We<00:17:42.880><c> care.
• And we are collaboratively working with not only the Westside District of Sol, but with all Minnesotans
• And we are collaboratively<00:19:27.640><c> working</c><00:19:28.480><c> with</c><00:19:28.600><c> not
• </c><00:19:28.880><c> only</c> collaboratively working with not only collaboratively working with not
• You know, for this specific legislation is repealing, and we're in collaborative efforts.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Now, Senator, you know, during this time there's been a big focus on bipartisanship and collaboration
• </c><00:10:51.200><c> through</c> Be cooperation and collaboration through the rest of session, and I
• And again, I'm optimistic that we can work together and we can have that collaboration here in the Senate
• > and</c><00:18:02.159><c> working</c><00:18:02.679><c> together</c><00:18:03.480><c> what</c> collaboration
• and working together what collaboration and working together what can<00:18:03.919><c> we</c><00:18:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:08:34.640><c> That</c> did in collaboration with them. That did in collaboration with them.
• And so I'm kind of trying to speculate if there had been a more collaborative relationship in our top
• </c><00:36:30.000><c> relationship</c> more collaborative relationship more collaborative relationship
• It can be assisted, can collaborate, can confer, and which act which happened.
• And so this idea that we're going to be having this collaboration with qualified electors on a false

Bills: HB0086

Committee: Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Keywords: county officials, election code, misconduct, removal, government accountability, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I appreciate our collaboration in reaching this agreement.
• Thanks again for all your hard work and collaboration on this. I appreciate it.
• Thanks again for all your hard work and collaboration on this. I appreciate it.
• Thanks again for all your hard work and collaboration on this. I appreciate it.
• Don Kerr. hard work and collaboration on this. I hard work and collaboration on this.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:03:06.159><c> that</c> benefits of farming practices that benefits of farming practices that
• </c><00:03:25.319><c> and</c> the adoption of protective practices and the adoption of protective practices
• </c><00:03:40.200><c> that</c> are just some of the uh practices that are just some of the uh practices
• </c> engage farmers and Implement practices engage farmers and Implement practices is<00:10:30.800><c
• practices equipment to implement these practices it<01:10:27.320><c> sing</c><01:10:27.719><c> it</c

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• For decades, our community has worked collaboratively on a solution to expand access to an affordable
• It asks a more targeted question: Can a small, time-limited, collaboration-driven pilot responsibly build
• However, AB 664 would undermine the collaboration at the heart of these partnerships.
• For these reasons, we oppose AB 664 and would strongly urge more work on collaboration projects.
• I don't believe that it contributes to honest and collaborative dialogue.

Summary: The committee heard Assembly Bill 664, which would authorize Southwestern College in Chula Vista to develop a limited pilot of faculty-led bachelor’s degree programs tied to regional workforce needs, with collaboration requirements, an independent evaluation, and a sunset in 2035. The author and supporters argued the bill would address local access and affordability problems in South San Diego, where many students are place-bound and the region lacks a nearby public university offering bachelor’s degrees. Opponents from the CSU, UC, and AICCU said the measure would bypass the existing AB 927 consultation process and could set a precedent for duplication and expansion outside the current statewide framework. After debate, the committee passed AB 664 on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with the roll showing eight ayes and one no, later updated to nine ayes and one no after the roll was held open. The committee then took up Assembly Bill 1241, which directs a study of a “pay-it-forward” higher education financing model in which students would attend without upfront tuition and repay costs later based on income. The author and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond framed the bill as a response to rising college costs and student debt, arguing California should study innovative affordability models used elsewhere. Some members raised concerns about fiscal feasibility and whether the model had worked in other states, while others supported the study as a modest first step. AB 1241 passed to Appropriations on an eight-aye, two-no vote. Assembly Bill 713 would allow undocumented students at UC, CSU, and community colleges to access paid campus jobs, internships, and research positions. Supporters said the bill would improve equity, affordability, and student success, and that campus employment is a critical pathway for undocumented students who already pay tuition and fees. Opponents argued the bill conflicts with federal law and could expose campuses and the state to legal and funding risks; supporters responded that state entities are not bound by the federal prohibition in the way described and emphasized the need to protect students and expand opportunity. The committee also heard concerns about student privacy and data protection. The bill was moved to Appropriations, with the roll initially showing five ayes, three noes, and one not voting, and the roll held open for additional members. Finally, Assembly Bill 1171 was presented as a modernization of the existing part-time faculty health insurance program for community colleges, aimed at making coverage more consistent and predictable across districts. The author said the bill would not create a new entitlement but would strengthen participation in the current program to better reflect the realities of a workforce made up largely of part-time and multi-district faculty. The transcript ends as the presentation begins, before testimony, debate, or a vote on AB 1171.

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• So this was, I just want to say to the people listening, this has been a collaborative effort between
• <00:26:57.520><c> collaboratively</c><00:26:58.240><c> with</c><00:26:58.480><c> all</c> collaborative
• collaboratively with all collaborative collaboratively with all four<00:26:59.919><c> uh</c><00:27:00.080
• And again, this is a collaborative amendment that we bring forward.
• So those are collaborative agreements that we have to bring forward to you.

Bills: SF0045 , SF0058 , SF0067

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• And the attitude is they want very much the same collaborative effort to continue with that. good, but
• c> the</c><00:02:26.400><c> same</c> they want very much the same they want very much the same collaborative
• <c> effort</c><00:02:27.840><c> to</c><00:02:28.080><c> continue</c><00:02:29.040><c> with</c> Collaborative

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The discussion was largely a closing reflection on the committee’s relationship with the judiciary. Members emphasized that they preferred to work collaboratively and “compare and contrast” the current approach with earlier, more adversarial efforts. The speaker argued that cooperation with the judiciary had produced better results, while antagonism in other contexts, such as the DCYF special committee, had not led to meaningful change. The committee noted that its liaison to the judiciary had moved on, and that a replacement would be filled. Judge Kristo was mentioned as part of the transition, and the speaker said the judiciary still wanted to maintain the same collaborative working relationship going forward. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• Even as we talk about collaboratively.
• So we believe it has to be a collaborative approach where that's concerned.
• It is that we're looking for ways to try to collaboratively address that on the front end as well as
• So we believe it has to be a collaborative approach where that's concerned.
• So we believe it has to be a collaborative approach where that's concerned.

Bills: HB450 , HB469 , SB298 , HB450 , HB638 , HB469 , SB298

Committee: House Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: HB450, judges, judicial office, constitutional amendment, Alabama Constitution, age limit, mandatory retirement, judicial eligibility, supernumerary judge, judicial retirement, state judicial retirement benefits, election law, appointment, voter approval, ballot measure, Judiciary Committee, ambulance services, balance billing, health insurance, emergency transportation

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• Those practices are well established.
• Those practices are well established.
• </c> standard accountability practices. standard accountability practices.
• </c> boards in line with the best practices boards in line with the best practices identified<04:14:30.720
• ,</c><04:14:46.880><c> transparency,</c> promoting collaboration, transparency, promoting collaboration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Finally, and I'm really excited about this part, we will collaborate with a family practice medicine
• with a family we will collaborate with a family practice<03:47:33.920><c> medicine</c><03:47:34.640>
• </c><04:47:19.760><c> religion</c> anybody's uh right to practice religion anybody's uh right to practice
• Many our level of healthcare practice.
• ,</c> no other expanded scope of practice, no other expanded scope of practice, regulatory<05:02:18.718

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• of the governor's office and the budget, I still believe that proactive investment ensures safer practices
• The specific training and expertise that's necessary, in collaboration with the platforms, is the more
• The specific training and expertise that's necessary in collaboration with the platforms is the more
• Superior Court, you know, I practice law in my civilian life, Superior Court is less than that.
• When I think of HOAs, I think that in theory they're an awesome idea, but then in execution and practice

Committee: House House Commerce Committee of Reference

Summary: The Commerce Committee heard and passed several bills dealing with insurance fraud funding, education scholarships, apprenticeships, workers’ compensation fraud, credit unions, manufactured home installation licensing, short-term rentals, homeowners associations, condo disclosures, and an advanced manufacturing infrastructure reimbursement program. HB 4020 would raise the annual insurer assessment cap for the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions fraud unit from $1,050 to $1,350; it passed after testimony from Nationwide supporting the added resources. HB 2255 would extend Arizona Teachers Academy scholarship eligibility for community college students from two academic years to four, and HB 2591, as amended, would revise the definition and requirements for registered apprenticeships under DES standards; both passed unanimously. HB 2680, as amended, would narrow and clarify workers’ compensation fraud-related provisions and insurance disclosure requirements, and HB 2979, as amended, would modernize credit union bylaws, name changes, and operating powers; both also received due pass recommendations. HB 2868, which adds insurance and fingerprint-clearance requirements for manufactured home/mobile home installation licensees and gives the Department of Housing additional licensing authority, passed with some members present or voting no. The committee also took up HB 2429, a strike-everything amendment on short-term rentals that would let local governments set occupancy limits, extend the violation window for suspension actions from 12 to 24 months, and allow suspension after certain building code violations. The sponsor and city officials described it as a compromise giving communities more local control, while short-term rental owners and neighborhood advocates raised concerns about overbroad enforcement and the scale of the housing impacts; the bill passed 8-2 with one present. HB 4011, which would codify duties for condominium and planned community associations to act reasonably and provide access to information, was heard without the proposed Carter amendment and passed 11-0 after testimony from homeowners, attorneys, and HOA representatives about fairness and enforceability. HB 2397, another HOA-related bill, would expand disclosure requirements for condo and association purchases and escrow information; it passed unanimously after supporters said it would improve consumer transparency. Finally, the committee heard HB 4026, which would change the public infrastructure reimbursement program for advanced manufacturing projects by replacing the current statewide cap with a $75 million annual cap and requiring more transparency for related agreements. Supporters, including Queen Creek’s mayor, GPEC, and the Arizona Chamber, said the program helps fund roads, water, wastewater, and other infrastructure needed to attract large manufacturing investments and jobs, while some members questioned the budget impact and whether the program benefits rural areas. The discussion emphasized projects such as LG in Queen Creek and other major manufacturing investments, with supporters arguing the bill preserves Arizona’s competitiveness and generates long-term tax revenue.

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• The Executive Office on Early Learning welcomes the opportunity to collaborate on the grant award criteria
• We also have faculty of practice, which are faculty that can join the university from industry and teach
• of practice which are actually<00:14:33.600><c> faculty</c><00:14:34.079><c> that</c><00:14:34.240><
• Actually, the faculty of practice are not permanent.
• are not uh permanent are of practice are not uh permanent are temporary<00:21:40.840><c> positions</

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The hearing covered Senate Bill 426, which would create an early learning apprenticeship grant program. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive from the City and County of Honolulu, the Department of Human Services, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the University of Hawaiʻi College of Education, the Attorney General’s office, the Early Childhood Action Strategy, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, the University of Hawaiʻi’s early childhood educator project, and a Zoom testifier who described the importance of investing in high-quality early childhood education. Committee discussion focused on the program’s estimated cost, with figures of about $14.5 million in 2025-26 and $15 million in 2026-27, and on whether the program would require ongoing base-budget funding. The committee recommended technical, non-substantive amendments, including a statewide-concern amendment and a deferred effective date, and both committees adopted the recommendation by vote. The committees then heard Senate Bill 1622, which would appropriate funds to establish the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaiʻi to support statewide artificial intelligence initiatives. University representatives described the proposal as the product of campus-wide input and outlined five pillars: governance and policy, outreach and engagement, research and development, workforce development, and AI tools for key sectors such as health care, creative industries, manufacturing, data science, astronomy, and climate change. Members questioned staffing distribution, tuition, enrollment timing, housing, campus placement, and whether positions would be permanent or temporary; the university said it planned about 10 positions across campuses, would start with internal resources, and would house the effort under the Vice President for Research and Innovation initially. The committees recommended an SD1 with the appropriation amounts blanked out, a July 31, 2050 effective date, and committee-report language on housing and West Oʻahu, and the higher education and labor/technology committees adopted the amended recommendation. Finally, the Higher Education Committee took up Senate Bill 1488, a housekeeping measure to consolidate existing University of Hawaiʻi conference center statutes into a single revolving fund structure, and Senate Bill 636, which would fund retention and internship coordinator positions and broader enrollment management efforts at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. SB 1488 drew university support and no opposition. SB 636 prompted substantial questioning about Hilo’s declining enrollment, current retention rate of 72.8 percent, and the scope of the request, which includes not only two named positions but also about $432,000 for enrollment management initiatives such as data analysis, IT support, and other student services. Hilo said it is targeting 3 to 5 percent annual enrollment growth and that the positions would support recruitment, retention, internships, and data-driven enrollment strategy. The committee pressed for a clearer broader plan, but the discussion in the transcript ended before a final vote on SB 636 was shown.