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• Typically, under a TIF program, a local government issues bonds to finance public improvements, and then
• projects and programs are financed by diverting a portion of the regular property taxes.
• That grant program was reduced in last year's budget from $10 million to $9 million, and Governor Ferguson's
• Each of these districts is entitled to two tax increment areas under this program, and we're concerned
• And nothing to add, sorry. And the but-for test.

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: 904, all

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• and prevention provisions.
• We program, and a smaller dollar amount.
• their fraud detection legal costs and their fraud detection and<00:04:55.360><c> prevention</c><00:04
• </c><00:04:56.800><c> Additional</c> and prevention provisions.
• Additional and prevention provisions.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:10:48.800><c> and</c> a hurry and me included in that and and a hurry and me included in that
• and and and<00:13:32.399><c> even</c><00:13:32.639><c> is</c><00:13:32.959><c> now.
• </c><00:19:12.080><c> obviously</c> store and and you know, he obviously store and and you know, he obviously
• and wait for somebody and wait and wait and wait for somebody to<00:22:52.159><c> come</c><00:22:52.320
• c> that</c> right then and gets attention and that right then and gets attention and that may<00:23:58.880

Bills: SB24 , SB83 , SB142 , SB140 , SB94 , SB24 , SB83 , SB142 , SB140 , SB94 , HB132 , HB37 , HB51 , HB105 , HB54 , HB7 , HB158 , HB188 , HB189 , HB111 , HB13 , HB192 , HB149 , HB132 , HB37 , HB51 , HB105 , HB54 , HB7 , HB158 , HB188 , HB189 , HB111 , HB13 , HB192 , HB149

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: body-worn camera, public records, law enforcement transparency, recording disclosure, civil rights, adult-size changing table, changing station, accessible restroom, public bathroom, public building, public entity, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility, restroom renovation, new construction, grant program, state grant, local government facilities, historic property

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• Thank you, Chair Davids and members. House File 4949 is a sports and events reimbursement program.
• These and event reimbursement program.
• And so the state is an investor in programs like this.
• We actually see good results and not the problems we're having where we just make up a program and let
• We actually see good results and not the problems we're having where we just make up a program and let

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4949, as amended by the adopted H4949A2 and H4949A3 amendments. The bill would create a sports and events reimbursement program intended to give Minnesota a more reliable funding mechanism to compete for major sporting and entertainment events. Representative Lislegard and supporters argued that events such as the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, Final Four, World Juniors Hockey, and Olympic trials generate substantial economic activity, tax revenue, and statewide visibility, and that Minnesota has lost opportunities because it lacks a standing competitive fund. Testifiers from the Minnesota Business Partnership and Minnesota Sports and Events strongly supported the bill, describing it as a performance-based, closed-loop model that reinvests tax revenue generated by events into securing future events. Jess Graba, Cheryl Lindsey, and Dr. William Campbell emphasized community benefits beyond economics, including youth inspiration, school improvements, inclusion, and positive local engagement tied to events like the Olympic trials, the Women’s Final Four, and WWE appearances. Several testifiers cited specific figures, including roughly $71.5 million in economic impact and $4.7 million in tax revenue for World Juniors, about $74.8 million and $5.7 million for the gymnastics trials, and more than $430 million in lost economic impact from events Minnesota did not secure. Members raised concerns about the funding mechanism, especially the use of revenue that would otherwise go to the general fund or other accounts. Representative Huot said he supported bringing events to Minnesota but was uneasy about diverting general fund money and suggested stronger legislative oversight, possibly through a formal sports committee. Representative Youakim asked how the bill’s revenue capture would work and noted concerns about taking money from transportation-related accounts; staff explained that the amended bill affects seven state taxes and a fee, including motor vehicle rental taxes and the retail delivery fee, with some revenue directed to non-general fund accounts. Members also requested more information on the methodology behind the University of Minnesota Extension economic impact studies, and staff said those studies could be shared. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• ><c> and</c><00:03:58.640><c> um</c> forget and um forget and um and<00:03:59.760><c> I</c> and I and
• They're going to have to use that instructional facilitator position and that resource intervention teacher
• Speaker and members, you think back to the early '70s when members were here writing their own amendments
• Speaker and members, you think back to the early '70s when members were here writing their own amendments
• Speaker and members, you think back to the early '70s when members were here writing their own amendments

Keywords: 916, all

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• Presentative, and we're also going to move to one question and one follow-up.
• I appreciate that question, and and your statements, and I agree completely.
• In their community, it would be focused on preventative programs like the investments that we are currently
• And I opened for questions and moved for adoption. It will go out here at the arch.
• And thank you for your work.

Bills: HB3057 , HB3130 , HB3310 , HB3314 , HB3985 , HB4113 , HB4486

Committee: House Government Oversight

Keywords: government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, gender transition, minors, health services, punitive damages, parental rights, health care providers, purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, marijuana tax, public service impact tax, county funding, voter approval

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• interventions that are being cared for and trained by licensed and accountable providers.
• </c><01:27:17.920><c> medical</c><01:27:18.159><c> interventions</c> diagnostic, and medical interventions
• diagnostic, and medical interventions that<01:27:18.960><c> are</c><01:27:19.120><c> being</c><01:27
• </c><01:32:35.040><c> We</c><01:32:35.280><c> want</c><01:32:35.440><c> to</c> public health and prevention
• We want to public health and prevention.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• And they came before me and asked, could we Some things, and they came before me and asked, could we
• It's always been verbal, and hands-on is a very unusual, it's not a normal intervention for that kind
• So I work with a lot of people who, like, I'm on the regional board for suicide prevention, and then
• and explained that, because he works in suicide prevention, he was happy to bring it forward.
• community efforts to prevent suicide, and said the language came from experts working on it nationally

Committee: House Judiciary, Rules and Administration

Keywords: 989, all

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• And please start by giving your name and your legislative district.
• And they came before me and asked, could we ...some things, and they came before me and asked, could
• It's always been verbal, and hands-on is a very un... it's not a normal intervention for that kind of
• So I work with a lot of people who, like I'm on the regional board for suicide prevention and then nationally
• And they’re like, why not Idaho? I said, of course. I work in suicide prevention.

Summary: The House Judiciary and Rules Committee met to open the session, take attendance, and review committee expectations and procedures. The chair welcomed members and a new page, reminded the committee about attendance, decorum, limits on testimony and cross-examination, and the courtesy of notifying sponsors before changing a vote. He then moved through several RS introductions for public hearing. RS 32943, by Rep. Britt Raybould, would revise criminal solicitation penalties so that ages 18-20 could still be charged with a misdemeanor on a first offense, with felony treatment only after a second qualifying offense; those 21 and older would face a felony on the first offense. The committee discussed concerns about incarceration impacts, especially for women, and Raybould said the bill targeted the person doing the solicitation. RS 32929, by Rep. Marco Erickson, would add a county juvenile justice/detention probation representative to a board so county-level practitioners have a voice. RS 32930, also by Erickson, would extend Good Samaritan protections to people providing aid in mental health or suicide-related crises, with questions focused on whether the language covered psychological emergencies and how it would apply in unusual restraint situations. RS 32931, by Rep. Pohanka, would allow reckless-driving citations in construction and school zones for extreme speeding, such as 25 mph over the limit, to address crashes and injuries; members confirmed officers would retain discretion. RS 32942, by Rep. Don Hall, would create an optional sentencing enhancement and/or fine when a person conceals their identity with a mask while committing or attempting serious crimes, intended to aid prosecution and deter intimidation and obstruction. Members raised concerns about religious head coverings and possible misuse, and Hall said intent and prosecutorial/judicial discretion would be key. All five RS requests were moved to introduction and approved unanimously.

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• , and we definitely don't prevent that through this bill.
• program in early 2024.
• program in early 2024.
• Protecting rental housing and preventing rent increases using AI algorithms.
• They are focused on preventing victims from getting hurt and protecting their communities.

Summary: The committee heard several AI- and consumer-protection-related bills, with extensive testimony from authors, supporters, and industry opponents. SB 53 by Senator Wiener would create transparency requirements for large AI developers, including disclosure of safety and security protocols, reporting of critical safety incidents, whistleblower protections, and the CalCompute public cloud. Supporters said it is a narrower, transparency-based follow-up to last year’s vetoed AI safety bill, while opponents argued it still relies too much on company size, could expose trade secrets, and should be narrowed further. The committee approved SB 53 on a do-pass-as-amended vote to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members. SB 766 by Senator Allen would codify the FTC’s Cars Rule and create a three-day cooling-off period for certain used-car purchases, along with stronger disclosure rules on pricing, add-ons, and government affiliation claims. Supporters said it would save consumers money and time and help buyers avoid bad deals, while dealer and industry groups said amendments addressed many of their concerns. Several former opponents moved to neutral, and the committee passed SB 766 unanimously as amended to Appropriations. SB 7 by Senator McNerney would regulate automated decision-making systems in employment by requiring notice, human review for discipline and termination, and limits on predictive behavior analysis. Labor and consumer advocates supported the bill as a safeguard against biased or overly automated workplace decisions, while employer and industry groups raised concerns about scope, notice burdens, and the predictive-analysis ban. The committee passed SB 7 to Appropriations on a 4-2 vote, with the roll held open. SB 833, also by Senator McNerney, would require human oversight of AI used in critical infrastructure, along with training and system assessments; it drew limited opposition focused on scope, and the committee passed it as amended to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote, also holding the roll open. Later, the committee took up SB 11, which would address AI-generated voice, image, and video cloning and deepfakes by clarifying likeness protections, requiring consumer warnings, and addressing misuse and evidence tampering. Supporters framed it as a targeted response to nonconsensual deepfakes, while industry groups said recent amendments improved the bill but still had concerns about penalties and warning language. The committee also heard SB 720, the Safer Streets Act, which would let cities opt into a revised red-light camera system that shifts from driver to owner liability, removes facial identification, makes violations civil rather than criminal, and directs revenue toward transportation safety projects; the author presented the bill, but the transcript ends before any final action on SB 720.

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• Chairman and members.
• And we'll reserve the right to close for you. And Alan Willis. Alan Play is here. And Mr.
• And that's.
• And, Ms.
• Having that trust and communication helps survivors feel safer and more supported, and in turn, more

Bills: SB535 , SB664 , SB1019 , SB1020 , SB1120 , SB1537 , SB1804 , HB3207

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: SB 535, Texas criminal procedure, rape shield, victim sexual history, past sexual behavior, sexual assault evidence, trafficking of persons, continuous trafficking, indecency with a child, continuous sexual abuse, aggravated sexual assault, indecent assault, consent defense, in camera hearing, Rule 412, Rule 609, victim protection, evidence admissibility, criminal evidence, sexual offense prosecution

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• go ahead and support a variety of different student life programs and athletics, even though we do not
• as we develop more and more programs and continue to expand, if you will, so that we can have people
• And so it's not only a situation in which our football program or our basketball program, but all of
• program, and every other program essentially used commercial flights or buses to competition.
• And my daughter-in-law is... ...a pretty good program in West Texas, a New Mexico program.

Bills: SB234 , SB210 , SB243 , SB244 , SM16 , HB8

Committee: Senate House Education

Keywords: foster children, school transportation, education funding, public education, child welfare, New Mexico Highlands University, soccer field, women's sports, infrastructure improvement, funding allocation, student athletes, appropriation, New Mexico State University, nutrition, travel support, funding, education, university support, financial assistance, parenting students

Summary: The Senate Education Committee began by announcing that SB 210 would be rolled over to Friday and would not be heard. The committee then returned to SB 234, which would provide foster child school transportation funding statewide rather than only for Albuquerque Public Schools. Members adopted an amendment striking the APS-only language and making the bill statewide after testimony from the sponsor, PED, and others that foster youth transportation is a growing issue and should have its own funding stream. The committee discussed how the money might be distributed and whether the $1.2 million appropriation would be sufficient, then voted do pass on SB 234 as amended. The committee next heard HB 8, which creates a Higher Education Major Projects Fund for large capital projects that are difficult to fund through existing capital outlay processes. Testimony from the sponsor, LFC, HED, and university representatives explained that the bill would support projects such as the UNM School of Medicine, an NMSU multidisciplinary building, student housing, student life projects, and certain Division I athletic facilities, while requiring design readiness, institutional matches, and legislative oversight. Several senators raised concerns about the clarity of the prioritization process, the Division I-only athletics language, the recurring nature of future funding, and the relationship to other capital funding streams, but the committee ultimately voted do pass on HB 8. The committee then considered SB 243 and SB 244, nearly identical bills for UNM and NMSU that would each appropriate $5 million for student health, student support, nutrition, travel, scholarships, and other athletic department needs. Athletic directors testified that conference realignment, higher travel costs, nutrition demands, and new revenue-sharing/NIL obligations have increased expenses, and sponsors said the bills were intended as one-time appropriations. Some senators questioned whether the requests should be recurring or funded through university revenue rather than the state, but both bills received do pass recommendations. Finally, the committee heard SM 16, as amended, which asks HED to convene a task force to study parenting students in higher education and recommend ways to collect data and improve support. Supporters said better data is needed to understand barriers such as child care and transportation, and the memorial passed with a do pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned until Friday morning.

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• and medication training program updates and medication training program approvals<00:04:26.479><c> sections
• include additional facilities and programs serving children.
• Investigation staff and used by the Minnesota sex offender programs executive director and their staff
• closes and the 245a when a program closes and the section<00:13:55.000><c> also</c><00:13:55.360><c>
• residential crisis stabilization and withdrawal management programs.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And um whatever I can do in my time here to prevent that would be the icing on the cake of a wonderful
• Um, there are many preventative measures that we can take to make our schools safer, and safe firearm
• detection to assess for and prevent and respond to visible and concealed threats before they can reach
• :58:24.240><c> consultation</c><00:58:24.799><c> with</c> Programs and in and in consultation with Programs
• Early warning systems can equip students, staff, and families to report concerning behavior.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:11:47.920><c> of</c> efficiency programs and then the rest of efficiency programs and then the
• we are on House Bill 2 and the motor vehicle inspection program and the OBD program.
• </c> little bit the RPS and the OBD2 program. little bit the RPS and the OBD2 program.
• </c> program and the emissions testing program and the emissions testing program<01:26:11.199><c> for
• both the safety program And and that is both the safety program and<01:32:47.679><c> the</c><01:32:48.320

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• If we are aware and alerted of these conditions early and we have the avenues to escape.
• Early on. And will assistant amounts be based on?
• not for response for prevention and for warning?
• to guide our program on data collection and and dissemination methods, and on product development.
• GPS alarm armbands, especially for campers and organized parks and programs.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• animal shelters and animal control programs across the state.
• we believe, is intended to prevent auto thefts and vehicle prowls.
• public awareness and prevention methods.
• This is a protections for human trafficking victims and public awareness and prevention methods.
• The NRA for over 30 years has taught the Eddie Eagle program to fourth grade and below, and it works

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several bills. SB 5720 would enact the Uniform Consumer Debt Default Judgments Act, adding complaint and notice requirements before default judgments in consumer debt cases and preserving existing debt-buyer protections; the sponsor and witnesses from consumer and collection groups described it as a compromise measure, and there was broad support with 53 people signed in pro. SB 5833 would allow a vehicle to remain running for up to 30 minutes to keep a pet safe from heat or cold; the sponsor said he would amend liability language, while animal control and police groups raised concerns about shifting the focus away from animal welfare and creating liability issues, though many sign-ins were pro (107 pro, 4 con). SB 5936 would update human trafficking law by allowing prosecution of business entities that knowingly benefit from trafficking, adding confidentiality protections for victims, and creating a process for T and U visa certifications; survivors and advocacy groups supported it, while hospitality and law enforcement groups asked for clarifying amendments, especially on business liability and duplicative visa procedures, and sign-ins showed 24 pro and 283 con. SB 5993 would prohibit interest on new and unpaid medical debt and shorten enforcement of judgments involving medical debt to six years without renewal; supporters said it would reduce financial harm and help patients, while hospitals, physicians, collectors, and business groups warned it could discourage payment and worsen provider finances, especially for rural hospitals, with 129 sign-ins pro and no con sign-ins. Finally, SB 5735 would create state standards for labeling imitation firearms, including BB guns and toy guns, with advisories and penalties for altered markings; the sponsor said it was intended to reduce mistaken shootings, while gun-rights and firearms-training witnesses argued federal law already covers the issue and that the bill would burden lawful training and competition, with 8 pro and 184 con sign-ins. The committee closed each public hearing and adjourned without recorded votes on the bills.

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• of carrots and peas and vegetables, then we will go ahead and call U.S.
• And it flows in and you manage it.
• By prioritizing good jobs and workforce development, we can reduce reliance on costly downstream interventions
• It creates a place where data, policy, program administration, and community expertise can come together
• It creates a place where data, policy, program, administration, and community expertise can come together

Summary: The committee heard several measures focused on economic development, procurement, workforce equity, federal infrastructure funding, and food security. SB 1044 by Senator Reyes would raise and then index to inflation the cap for streamlined state contracts awarded to certified small businesses, microbusinesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises for services and IT work; supporters said the current cap is outdated and limits access, while opponents representing goods suppliers and some small business groups argued the bill could disadvantage goods contractors and should preserve lower thresholds for those contracts. After discussion about the ceiling versus floor effect of the cap and the impact on different types of businesses, the bill was approved as amended and sent to Appropriations. SB 247 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would create a bid preference for projects that hire workers from disadvantaged communities; supporters framed it as a way to connect public infrastructure spending to family-sustaining jobs, while union construction employers opposed it because they said they cannot control worker dispatch through hiring halls and the bill would be difficult to implement. The committee advanced the measure to Appropriations despite those concerns. The committee also approved SJR 6 by Senator Cortese, which urges the federal government to honor commitments under the bipartisan infrastructure law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act, with supporters emphasizing the importance of certainty for California infrastructure, clean energy, and semiconductor investments. SB 1025 by Senator Hurtado would establish an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate food assistance efforts and develop a statewide food security strategy; supporters from a Kern County food bank and the University of California said the state’s response to hunger is fragmented and needs better coordination, while committee members asked about deliverables and timelines. The bill was sent to Appropriations. The committee also took up consent items SB 700 and SB 1340, which were moved on consent to Appropriations, and the hearing ended with the remaining votes recorded and the bills advanced. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly discussed the need for clearer implementation details, data on program impacts, and how to balance equity goals with operational realities for state agencies, contractors, and small businesses.

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• And we're expanding the capacity of our law clerk program, and the law clerk program is an alternative
• defense and internship program.
• and admissions to the program.
• and admissions to the program.
• respect to funding and program capacity.

Summary: The work session began with a discussion of expanding opportunities in the legal profession, especially in response to shortages of lawyers in rural Washington and in public service roles. Washington State Bar Executive Director Tara Nevitt described a slowly growing but aging attorney population, noted that younger attorneys have declined, and outlined efforts such as supervised practice pathways to bar admission, reduced admission-by-motion experience requirements, expanded law clerk capacity, rural job fairs and grants, and a pilot program allowing innovative legal service delivery models. Members asked about bar passage score changes, loan repayment assistance, and the former Limited License Legal Technician program; Nevitt said the bar is monitoring other states and remains in dialogue with the court about paraprofessional licensing. Law school representatives from UW, Seattle University, and Gonzaga emphasized public service pipelines, financial barriers, and rural legal deserts, citing LRAPs, scholarships, stipends, clinics, and hybrid or regional programs designed to recruit and retain students in Washington. Seattle U highlighted its FlexJD and hybrid hub partnerships in underserved areas, while Gonzaga and UW reported substantial shares of graduates entering public service, though most still cluster in urban regions. The committee also heard from the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys and the Office of Public Defense, both of which described severe recruitment and retention problems in rural counties, with vacancies, low applicant pools, and the need for higher salaries, housing help, internships, and loan support. The Office of Public Defense said its internship and fellowship program, created by SB 5780, has already placed interns in rural counties and produced some commitments to return after graduation. The Washington State Bar’s law clerk program was also presented as a pathway that helps people train locally and remain in their communities, including by supporting succession for aging solo practitioners. The committee then shifted to family law and guardianship issues. On Title 26 guardian ad litem practice, presenters from Northwest Justice Project and private family law practice said GALs can play an important role but that training, oversight, and consistency remain major concerns, especially in domestic violence cases. They described problems such as inadequate training, bias, inconsistent recommendations, high fees, and lack of accountability, and suggested stronger, standardized training, more use of mental health professionals for custody evaluations, and better oversight mechanisms. Members asked about county practices, including rotation systems for GAL appointments and whether King County’s family court assessors provide a useful model. The discussion then moved to minor guardianships under the Uniform Guardianship Act. A Superior Court judge said the 2021 changes increased the need for court visitors and appointed counsel, but courts are struggling to find qualified attorneys and visitors, especially in rural areas. A former commissioner said most of the bill under discussion was technical cleanup to align prior amendments, though it would add some fiscal burdens. Administrative Office of the Courts staff reported that the statewide reimbursement program for UGA implementation has repeatedly run out of money earlier each year, with minor guardianship costs making up most of the expense. The Office of Public Guardianship then described rapid growth in demand for adult guardianship and less restrictive alternatives, noting that referrals and caseloads have risen sharply, but that the office is constrained by a shortage of certified professional guardians and low compensation levels. Finally, the committee began an update on Blake implementation from the Office of Civil Legal Aid, which funds civil legal services related to the decision, before the transcript cut off.

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• The BCA, State Fire Marshall's Office, Office of Justice Programs, and Homeland Security all receive
• The BCA, State Fire Marshall's Office, Office of Justice Programs, and Homeland Security all receive
• ,</c><00:21:48.720><c> and</c> Office, Office of Justice Programs, and Office, Office of Justice Programs
• The resulting lack of correctional intervention programs provided in our prison and by supervision agents
• um and ended gone through this program um and ended upon<00:37:20.240><c> release</c><00:37:20.800><

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house