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• So they've renovated it, and they have, as part of their project, an aquaponics system that includes
• So they've renovated it and they have<00:08:28.160><c> as</c><00:08:28.479><c> part</c><00:08:28.560>
• </c><00:09:38.000><c> So</c><00:09:38.560><c> part</c> a million dollars uh eventually.
• So part a million dollars uh eventually.
• It's going to be the most recent USDA census information as part of the business plan.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:04 Approval of Minutes 00:36 KOAP Report 00:51, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the June 12 minutes, and then received a presentation from Brandon Reid and Bill McCloskkey of the Agricultural Development Board on the June report and the 25th anniversary of the Agricultural Development Fund. They described a joint anniversary meeting held at the Kentucky Historical Society, thanked staff, and noted that the board presented members with a token of appreciation. They also reported a clean annual audit, with the audit report to be shared more fully at a later meeting. The presenters reviewed June activity and funding decisions, saying the development board approved about $3.3 million and the finance board about $5 million in loans. They highlighted program activity such as advisory council meetings, site visits, project reports, and county comprehensive plans. Specific projects discussed included the Food Chain project, which sought support for equipment and improvements to expand Kentucky product marketing; Miller Rockbridge Farms LLC, which sought county support for a barn for an education program; and Thompson Family Farm LLC, which sought funding for a livestock buying station. The board approved reduced or county-only funding in some cases, including $45,643 for the Food Chain project and county money for the farm projects. Members asked about the meaning and purpose of the county comprehensive plans and how counties use them to guide funding decisions. The presenters explained that House Bill 611 created a structure in which each county council develops a comprehensive plan, updated on a five-year cycle, to prioritize local agricultural investments and evaluate applications. They said county councils work with extension agents and the Agricultural Development Office, and that staff attend meetings, provide training, and help new agents and council members understand the program. Members emphasized that the planning process helps ensure funds are targeted to local needs and supports diversification of agriculture beyond tobacco.

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• I think that's the part I was missing. Ma'am, part of it's a little confusing.
• No, sir, that is not part of... Voting rights? No, sir, that is not part of this.
• Part of the whole system is to make sure that they can carry out that other thing—a part of being a full
• Well, how about we talk about another part of the amendment?
• Can you go over again which ones are not part of this?

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• And as you alluded to, options like selling part of the farm or equipment or livestock jeopardize the
• </c> alluded to uh options like selling part alluded to uh options like selling part of<00:08:29.080>
• </c><00:19:06.960><c> of</c> ...is in my head because we may be part of Iowa.
• of your argument is that when you part of your argument is that when you work<00:21:00.240><c> hard<
• But okay, what this is, right, I don't like the die part. No, no, no, no.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, I need to do my part with that. And the same thing with my brother.
• </c><00:14:22.640><c> And</c><00:14:22.720><c> the</c> I need to do my part with that.
• And the I need to do my part with that.
• There's a group I'm a part of called the Quorum.
• of called the There's a group I'm a part of called the Quorum.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm sorry, not that part. There's a part where it's, yeah, that's it. Never indebted.
• That would be part of the bill.
• Currently, what happens to that money when they get a judgment is part of the...
• I work part-time because my other part-time job is in the medical arena.
• If we're lucky enough to get this to look at the floor, that will not be part of this bill.

Bills: HB79, HB437, HB646, HB1089, HB1099, SB173, SB180, SB260, SB424, SB476

Keywords: carbon capture, damages, environmental liability, legal liability, site restoration, expert witness, expert testimony, witness fees, pecuniary interest, conflict of interest, civil procedure, evidence law, Louisiana evidence code, Louisiana civil litigation, expert report, discovery, pretrial disclosure, litigation transparency, settlement, damages award

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• The second part I would say is also notification to our retailers.
• The people that are part of those cancer registries,... I support the cancer registry.
• So the bill has two parts.
• There's one part that deals with the pharmacist making a switch, and then a second part that deals with
• So that was going to be part of the premise of my question, but that's okay.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills, beginning with SB 1124 on lung cancer screening awareness. The author and supporters said the bill would require CDPH signage about lung cancer screening eligibility at tobacco point-of-sale locations to address low awareness and low screening rates. Support came from medical students, physicians, and the California Academy of Family Physicians, while retailers raised concerns about sign size, retailer notification, and implementation. Committee members generally supported the bill and noted the need to work through those concerns. SB 1150 sought to require clearer patient notice when cancer cases are reported to the California Cancer Registry. The author described the bill as a response to inconsistent notification practices and privacy concerns, and the chair and other members shared personal stories about learning they or family members were in the registry without knowing it. Cancer registry and university stakeholders expressed appreciation for amendments but continued to have concerns or wanted more time to review the language. The bill was discussed as a patient-awareness measure rather than a change to reporting requirements. The committee also heard SB 1400 on Alameda Health System governance, SB 1094 on biosimilar substitution and health plan policies, SB 1314 on smoke shop regulation and nitrous oxide restrictions, and SB 1309 on eliminating cost-sharing for medically necessary follow-up after lung cancer screening. SB 1400 and SB 1314 drew support from local officials, labor, and public health advocates, with members emphasizing youth protection and local oversight. SB 1094 passed after extensive debate over pharmacist substitution authority and notification requirements, with a 6-0 vote and opposition from biotechnology and physician groups. SB 1309 also passed after members discussed the cost of follow-up care and the value of early detection, despite opposition from health plans over premium impacts; it received a 7-0 vote and was placed on call.

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• The second part I would say is also notification to our retailers.
• The people that are part of those cancer registries... I support the cancer registry.
• So the bill has two parts.
• There's one part that deals with the pharmacist making a switch, and then a second part that deals with
• So that was going to be part of the premise of my question, but that's okay.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills, beginning with SB 1124, which would require the California Department of Public Health to create and post lung cancer screening eligibility signage at tobacco point-of-sale locations. The author and supporters said the bill is intended to raise awareness of a screening that many eligible Californians do not know exists; retailers raised concerns about signage size, distribution, and notice to stores. The bill was presented while the committee lacked quorum, so no vote was taken at that time. Members then heard SB 1150, which would require clearer patient notice when cancer cases are reported to the California Cancer Registry. The author and committee chair emphasized patient awareness and privacy, while registry and university stakeholders said they appreciated the amendments and would continue working on the language. SB 1400 followed, proposing changes to Alameda Health System governance to give Alameda County more flexibility and direct oversight; county and labor supporters said the current structure is too rigid for today’s health care environment, and no opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 1094, which would expand substitution of biosimilars and generics to lower prescription drug costs. Supporters, including health plans and Sharp Health Care, said the bill would reduce premiums and out-of-pocket costs, while opponents from biotechnology and rheumatology groups raised concerns about pharmacist substitution, patient switching, and therapeutic equivalence. After quorum was established, SB 1094 passed 6-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 1314, which would create a statewide definition for smoke shops, impose a 600-foot buffer from sensitive sites, and restrict nitrous oxide sales; it drew broad support from local government, pediatric, and law enforcement groups and passed 6-0 on call. SB 1309, which would eliminate cost-sharing for medically appropriate lung cancer screening follow-up care, also passed 7-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations after testimony from clinicians, advocates, and insurers. Finally, SB 1199 was introduced to ban copay accumulators, with the sponsor and author arguing it would ensure patient assistance counts toward out-of-pocket maximums and improve medication access.

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• The second part I would say is also notification to our retailers.
• So the bill has two parts.
• There's one part that deals with the pharmacist making a switch, and then a second part that deals with
• So that was going to be part of the primary...”
• So that was going to be part of the premise of my question, but that’s okay.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Shifting to an on-demand model will also assist lobbyists in fulfilling their training duty, which is part
• So I remember, if I may, to kind of just the first point, part of your question, you make a great point
• And I think, you know, part of my comments are echoing some of what my colleagues have already said.
• , and that as we think about the history of the sex offender... ...transparency part.
• When I go to a local car wash, which, by the way, is in a more conservative part of my district, and

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And the last part is accountability.
• I see that as part of the problem in terms of the end date.
• I see that as part of the problem in terms of the end date.
• Every one of these golden wanderers who live part-time across the western parts of North America migrate
• California sea lions are more than just an iconic part of our coastline.

Summary: The Senate Government Organization Committee met without a quorum at first, then later established one and took up a series of bills, many focused on regulatory oversight, state symbols, food insecurity, immigration enforcement, and ethnic media funding. SB 885 by Senator Strickland proposed requiring legislative approval for major regulations with an estimated economic impact over $50 million; supporters argued it would restore accountability and help address affordability, while labor and environmental opponents warned it would delay important health and safety rules. After discussion of committee amendments and concerns about timing, the bill was moved out on a due-pass motion, with the roll held open for absent members. The committee also heard SB 986, a similar regulatory oversight bill by Senator Saryato, which accepted committee amendments and advanced after supporters emphasized separation of powers and opponents raised delay concerns. SB 1025 by Senator Hurtado created an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate food programs across departments; members generally supported the goal but urged stronger reporting and oversight guardrails, and the bill was moved forward with the roll held open. The committee then heard several symbolic designation bills. SB 1214 by Senator Ochoa Bogh would designate the Western monarch as California’s state butterfly; supporters highlighted the species’ ecological importance and conservation value, and the bill advanced as amended. SB 1178 by Senator Reyes would designate the California yellow jacket as the state wasp; testimony emphasized its role in pest control and agriculture, and it also moved forward as amended. SB 1286 by Senator Richardson would designate the California sea lion as the official state pinniped; the author and Marine Mammal Care Center described sea lions as a conservation success story and a sentinel species, and the bill passed out of committee as amended. The committee also considered SB 1171 by Senator Caballero, which would make private entities that contract with ICE ineligible for state-funded loans or grants. Supporters framed it as a response to harmful ICE enforcement practices, while opponents warned it could sweep in providers of essential services such as food, medical care, and legal research for detainees and could invite retaliation against California funding. The bill was approved on a 7-3 vote, with the roll held open. Finally, SB 1358 by Senator Rubio, the Ethnic and Community Media Equity Act, would create a database and contracting framework to direct more state advertising and outreach funds to ethnic and community media; supporters said it would improve reach, trust, and effectiveness in underserved communities, and the bill advanced on a strong vote with the roll held open. The committee also took up the consent calendar after quorum was established, and several items were held open for absent members.

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• It's far from that at all; it's only in the specific case that you are leasing a device as part of some
• But I will note that part of the reason for that was that for a long time before the author, as chair
• That's in appropriations; it's not part of the policy. So with that, I would move the bill.
• My local police department was part of the, part of the Northern California Center.
• My local police department was part of the Northern California Center.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I need to say the other part first.
• The popularity of rideshare, and I think it's become a part of our way of life, and I think part of the
• So if in 45-201.6 we just deleted the part that says 'as part 1295,' then what?"
• And again, the most important part of this entire part is, yes, it's good policy, but the law is already
• And again, the most important part of this entire part is, yes, it's good policy, but the law is already

Summary: The committee first took up HB 774, which would extend required hearing-aid coverage for certain individuals up to age 26. Representative Boyer said the bill helps young adults maintain access to hearing aids during school and early work years. The Louisiana Academy of Audiology supported the measure, and the committee adopted technical amendments and reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee then heard extensive testimony on HB 702, which would require transportation network companies to provide uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Representative Landry and supporters argued that current law and court rulings have left injured drivers and passengers without meaningful coverage in some cases, especially for riders who do not own cars and therefore lack personal UM coverage. Insurance agents and legal witnesses said they cannot currently find a product to cover the driver in certain ride-share phases, while Uber representatives opposed the bill, warning it would raise fares and noting that drivers already have optional occupational accident coverage and that passengers’ own UM coverage would generally apply. After debate over costs, coverage gaps, and whether the issue should instead be studied further, the committee voted to voluntarily defer the bill. The committee next considered HB 477, as substituted, which would require coverage for prosthetic and custom orthotic devices and associated services. Representative Ebert and witnesses described the bill as a modernization of existing coverage rules so people with limb loss can obtain more than one medically necessary device, including activity-specific prosthetics. Testimony from amputees and a physical therapist emphasized the impact on mobility, work, sports, and quality of life. The committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably by substitute. The committee also reported HB 76, which updates oral anti-cancer medication parity rules, by adopting amendments that clarify applicability and exempt certain limited-benefit and ERISA self-funded plans. HB 903, which increases the commissioner of insurance’s fine authority, was amended to set higher aggregate caps and then reported favorably. Finally, HB 291, which would prohibit health plans from penalizing hospitals when a member of the care team is out of network, drew support from the sponsor and the Louisiana Hospital Association as a preventative measure against insurer pressure tactics; Louisiana Blue opposed it, citing cost concerns and questioning the need for the bill. The transcript ends during that bill’s hearing, before final action is shown.

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• I'm glad for that part.
• This would not be part of that. Okay.
• They offer that already as part of the curriculum.
• They usually come with a bill each year as part of a project.
• That's a big part of our responsibility.

Bills: HCR10, HB195, HB283, HB319, HB325, HB407, HB448, HB482, HB992

Keywords: sanctioned sports, athletics, youth sports, high school, LHSAA, self-defense, chemical spray, public safety, campus security, higher education, Teacher's Shield Act, student discipline, assault, battery, school employee protection, sick leave, expulsion procedures, Louisiana Commission on Civic Education, civic education, civic engagement

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• And then in ’92, we consolidated that down to one in every parish for the most part.
• And then in 92, we consolidated that down to one in every parish for the most part.
• And a part of the process. Which they would, correctly.
• He can speak on that part. Thank you for that information. Thank you very much.
• And this is a big part of it.

Bills: HB214, HB217, HB253, HB411, HB440, HB514, HB515, HB543, HB614, HB620, HB658, HB812, HB898, HB961

Keywords: property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, income tax, tax repeal, individuals, estates, trusts, tax reduction, state revenue

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• Imports into the West Coast are part of the supply for Arizona. They come into the mix.
• And then the second part of that question, Mr.
• That's part of the Harquahala reform.
• I am the basis of the source of part of that crop grown there, I'll say it that way.
• southwest part of the nation, in the next hundred years.

Bills: HB2014, HB2031, HB2078, HB2102, HB2103, HB2117, HB2261, HB2262, HB2264, HB2278, HB2428, HB2494, HB2756, HB2758, HB2762, HB2782, HB2932, HB2933, HB2986

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, water rights, groundwater, Willcox, active management area, certificate of grandfathered rights, Arizona legislature, aggregate mining, reclamation plans, environmental protection, public safety, land use, domestic water, improvement district, water delivery, water hauling

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• So the court granted just a part of my motion to dismiss.
• For this part of the agenda, Ms.
• Is all of this compensatory damages, or is part of it punitive?
• Is all of this compensatory damages or is part of it punitive?
• Simpson was a part of.

Summary: The committee first reviewed several wage-claim and labor-related litigation reports from the Department of Labor and Licensing. Members questioned the department’s authority and jurisdiction, whether it was acting like a court, and why it sought attorney’s fees and costs. Department staff explained that the claims arose under the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act and related labor statutes, that the department investigates small wage claims and can file suit when informal resolution fails, and that filing fees are waived by statute though service costs may be incurred. The committee reviewed individual cases, including one where the employer had not proven cash payments, another that had already been paid and dismissed, and a third where service could not yet be completed. The committee then voted to review or batch-file the labor items. The University of Arkansas System then reported on three pending lawsuits under the litigation-notification statute. One case involving a tenured professor alleging age and race discrimination had already been resolved and dismissed after the university re-engaged in discussions about a position. A second case involving a former employee alleging ADA and FMLA retaliation was moving forward after partial dismissal and an answer denying liability. A third case involved a former vendor employee alleging retaliation tied to a parking ticket; members asked about individual-capacity exposure for a university police sergeant, and counsel explained that punitive damages could potentially create personal exposure. The committee reviewed each report. The Department of Finance and Administration presented a proposed tax settlement reducing a sales-and-use tax assessment from about $48,000 to $20,000, with interest and penalties waived, and the committee approved it. The Claims Commission then presented several claims and settlements, including an unpaid salary differential for the Department of Health, reissued warrants, unpaid bills for DHS, and multiple negotiated settlements involving UAMS, Arkansas State Police, and ARDOT; these were generally approved or batched for approval. The most extensive discussion involved a settlement between the Teacher Retirement System and Tetronics International Limited in liquidation, arising from losses tied to the failed Blue Oak project; members questioned the company’s liquidation status, the prior investment loss, and why the matter was settling for $65,000, and the committee ultimately affirmed the settlement. The committee also heard a disputed tax-sale claim involving the Commissioner of State Lands, where a claimant argued that excess proceeds from a 2009 tax sale should have gone to her family rather than escheating to the county. After testimony from the claimant and counsel, members debated sovereign immunity, heirship, and whether the committee could or should award the $4,200 overage. The motion was amended and then replaced with a motion to hold the matter over for further review in a future joint session, which passed. Finally, the committee considered an appeal by Andrew Simpson challenging dismissal of his claim against the Arkansas Court of Appeals; after Simpson and court staff explained the underlying dispute, the committee reviewed the dismissal and the matter was held over for further consideration.

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• And he has been an incredible part of my office this session.
• Does this amendment eliminate the community input part of the planning? Senator Martin.
• This should be part of it. We need to is coming back. Right. You're coming back.
• This should be part of it. We need to look at it.
• There are parts of my district where that's still probably the case.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Which part are you talking about? Could you clarify? Yes, sir.
• And I do really appreciate that aspect of it, of the unification part with the family.
• And I do really appreciate that aspect of it, of the unification part with the family.
• This is a part of the Make America Healthy Again.
• This is a part of the make America healthy again.

Keywords: 989, all

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• But I am going to stand engaged as part of this transition.
• But I am going to stay engaged as part of this transition.
• But I am going to stay engaged as part of this transition.
• of that committee, and someone external as part of that committee.
• of that committee, and someone external as part of that committee.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Yeah, so I get that part.
• So the first part of the bill works on definitions of anti-steering.
• So the first part of the bill works on definitions. nation.
• So is there any part from the MHA standpoint, any part or language in this bill that you do like?
• Part of our concern is the way that the bill is drafted.

Keywords: 959, house, all