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• computers take all these data sources—what's delinquent, when is it delinquent—but also tie together external
• We need to be able to update our systems to automatically round.

Keywords: 996, all

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• of state and institutional coursework requirements, it's important to note the additional role of external
• Chair, Madam Secretary, I totally understand that But when it's right next to UNM, it's automatically

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• The ISD can actually implement this themselves; they don't have to rely solely on external help.
• Most certainly if you hit a child, that's not automatic, of course, but I mean is the citation that it

Bills: SB249, SB546, SB744, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1365, SB1366, SB1394, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1745, SB1746, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB1939

Keywords: memorial markers, law enforcement, officer memorials, killed in the line of duty, highway signage, school bus, school district, student transportation, child safety, seat belts, three-point seat belt, two-point seat belt, bus retrofit, bus warranty, Texas Education Agency, TEA, transportation code, school activity bus, multifunction school activity bus, school-chartered bus

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• first floor, they stripped back all the interiors, and they found significant termite damage in the external
• Should there be some percentage that sets off an alarm that automatically requires some additional look

Summary: The committee on Regulated Industries convened with a quorum and began a panel discussion focused on condominium milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies (SIRS), with members framing the topic as part of Florida’s post-Surfside condo safety reforms. The chair and panelists reviewed how the state got here, emphasizing that the problems predated Surfside and were driven by long-term deferred maintenance, underfunded reserves, and aging buildings. Panelists included representatives from Florida Realtors, engineering and reserve-study firms, a CPA, a community association attorney, and Broward County’s building safety official, all of whom described their roles in inspections, reserve planning, and code enforcement. Testimony centered on what inspectors are finding in the field. Panelists said the most common problems are not subsidence but wear-and-tear and maintenance failures, especially in stairways, balconies, roofs, parapet walls, waterproofing, and corrosion. They described examples of buildings with hidden deterioration, hurricane-exposed damage, and associations that were underfunded despite prior inspection regimes in Miami-Dade and Broward. Dr. Barbosa explained that Miami-Dade’s recertification program began in the 1970s and Broward’s in 2005, with current timelines generally requiring notice, a first milestone review, and then time to begin substantial repairs; she said the program has improved compliance but that SIRS has added confusion. Members also raised concerns about the cost and implementation of SIRS, including whether reports are being used to generate unnecessary work, whether contractors or firms have conflicts of interest, and whether the law’s use of “fully funded” is being misunderstood. Panelists said the statutory reserve requirement is better understood as baseline funding, not having all money in the bank immediately, and suggested clearer definitions and possibly changing the terminology to “adequately funded.” They also discussed the need to separate required structural items from optional or cosmetic items in reserve reports, improve transparency for buyers and lenders, and ensure associations provide documents through websites and other portals. No votes were taken. The committee used the meeting as an information-gathering session and signaled that more panels and discussion would follow, with members and witnesses agreeing that the state may need further clarification, education, and possible statutory adjustments to reduce confusion while preserving building safety.

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• Fear of external political influence on the judiciary and its courts.
• Fear<00:26:00.800> of<00:26:00.960> external<00:26:01.600> political<00:26:02.080
• > influence<00:26:02.800> on Fear of external political influence on Fear of external political
• infrastructure in which we live and can conduct our constitutional duties faithfully and free of external
• duties faithfully and free of external duties faithfully and free of external pressure pressure

Bills: HB2241, HB1163, HB1514, HB1696, HB2021, SB2135, SB2466, SB2727, SB3082, SB3097, SB2861, SCR100, SB3096, SB99, SB2138, HB2289, HB2319, HB1711, HB2270, SB3138, SB3076, HB1642, HB2338, HB2171, HB1785, SB2881, HB2505, SB2552, HB1518, HB1815, SB3125, SB3234, SCR162, SB2614, SB3118, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB2158, HB1718, HB2207, HB1801, SB3229, SB2338, SB3069, SB2600, HB2300, HB1800, HB1960, SB2999, SB2060, SB2866, SB2239, HB1741, HB1713, HB2023, HB2417, SB2877, SB2598, SB2921, SB2645, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2329, HB2339, HB1838, HB1509, HB1661, HB2271, HB2272, HB2344, HB1888, HB1707, SB2340, HB2474, HB1576, HB1853, HB1804, HB1854, HB2095, HB2050, HB472, SB3215, SB2247, SB2400, HB1618, HB1802, HB1969, HB1541, HB2310, HB2498, HB2443, HB2218, HB649, HB2104, HB1710, SB2802, HB1973, HB1974, HB1894, HB1891, HB1890, SB177, SB2101, SB3320, SB2487, HB2429, HB1870, HB1839, HB2583, HB1391, HB2094, SB2671, SB2673, SB2892, SB2057, SB3245, HB306, HB2592, SB3157, SB3204, SB3324, SB2580, SB2074, SB411, SB3025, SB2934, SB2567, SB2125, SB3238, SB2367, SB2599, SB3007, SB2001, SB2756, SB3029

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation, injury recovery, employment services, return to work, commercial driving, driver's license

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• You can see on the left here some of our, uh, external holding areas that are no longer safe to hold
• You can see on the left here some of our, uh, external holding areas that are no longer safe to hold
• You can see on the left here some of our, uh, external holding areas that are no longer safe to hold
• You can see on the left here some of our, uh, external holding areas that are no longer safe to hold
• on the left here some of our uh external on the left here some of our uh external holding<00:10:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Noted by the comptroller in December of 2023 automatically appropriated to Parks and Wildlife Department
• Supporting the sales tax is automatically appropriated to TPWD and there will be a technical correction
• and authority changes. to in writer 14 sporting goods sales tax requested by the agency to require automatic
• $7.75 million for need to increase cyber security capabilities and create efficiencies and better external

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• <03:16:15.439> and<03:16:15.760> internal exam of her external and internal exam of
• her external and internal anatomy anatomy anatomy traumatizing<03:16:19.040> girls<03:16:19.680
• The cap is automatic, and once folks have paid $2,000 out of pocket for prescriptions in any year, they
• and once folks Plan the cap is automatic and once folks have<04:56:22.320> paid<04:56:22.480>
• the automatic termination of a National Emergency<05:06:00.798> in<05:06:01.040> L<05:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• those language that language might<00:48:30.520> be<00:48:31.079> so<00:48:31.359> external
• <00:48:31.839> Partners<00:48:32.319> offering might be so external Partners offering
• might be so external Partners offering literacy<00:48:33.160> supports<00:48:33.559> in
• 18:46.800> meals<01:18:47.199> program<01:18:47.960> they<01:18:48.159> automatically
• School meals program they automatically School meals program they automatically are<01:18:49.400

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• About 40% of data coming in is going to be used with external contractors.
• That will be an external contractor to collect that information. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• One, we are expecting to have some external evaluations with the external contractors.
• The evaluations will be done with existing PED data or by external contractors.
• Monitor these programs as they're happening, you know, external contractors, people doing site visits

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• I'm concerned about this automatic...
• They’re more susceptible to coercion and external pressures, and the adults, or interested adults, that
• work with individuals reclaiming their health by trusting their own judgment, not surrendering to external

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing began with opening remarks from the House and Senate chairs outlining procedures for a large public hearing with more than 100 witnesses on 64 legislative proposals. They explained time limits, rules for in-person and virtual testimony, written testimony procedures, and the committee’s reporting deadline. Testimony then moved through a series of juvenile justice, child protection, and civil liberties bills, with witnesses generally urging favorable reports or, in one case, opposing expanded juvenile court transparency and child advocate access to records. Several witnesses supported bills aimed at juvenile justice reform. Representative Hendricks backed H. 1744 to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking, citing federal findings of child labor in seafood processing and calling for stronger penalties and a ban on minors working in such facilities. Senator Gomez supported S. 1131 and S. 1121 to reduce juvenile fees, fines, restitution burdens, and bail-related costs, arguing they worsen racial and economic disparities. Senator Crean and other advocates supported S. 1051/H. 1695 to expand juvenile diversion eligibility, while multiple witnesses from juvenile justice and immigrant advocacy groups supported H. 1657/S. 1058 to expand juvenile expungement and to limit sharing juvenile fingerprints with federal authorities, describing recent ICE detentions of Chelsea students and the resulting fear in immigrant communities. Witnesses also supported H. 1918/S. 1240 to narrow the youthful offender statute, raising the minimum age and reducing mandatory adult-style penalties for youth. The committee also heard testimony on child safety and bodily autonomy bills. Middlesex District Attorney Marion Ryan supported H. 1752 to protect children left in extreme temperatures, explaining it would create civil penalties, allow emergency responders to remove children from cars without liability, and add criminal penalties when serious injury results. Representative Thurber and Senator O’Connor testified for H. 2011/S. 1227, a bill prohibiting coercion or mandates for health-related interventions, including vaccinations, and allowing legal remedies for violations. Senator Jalen supported S. 1136/H. 1847 to prevent false confessions by requiring recording of interrogations and banning deceptive tactics, and several innocence-project and legal-services witnesses described wrongful convictions tied to false confessions and coercive interrogations. Another major topic was H. 1626, which would require age verification for pornographic content and launch an education campaign about online sexual exploitation; Representative Cruz and survivor Udoz Wallace testified in support, describing nonconsensual image sharing and deepfake harms. Not all testimony was supportive. The Committee for Public Counsel Services opposed S. 1035, which would increase transparency in juvenile court proceedings, and H. 1689, which would expand the child advocate’s access to confidential juvenile records, arguing both would undermine privacy and trauma-informed protections for children and families. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the session consisted of opening remarks and public testimony on the listed bills.

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• A bill to ensure that confidentiality of this information is automatic for all officers would be. be
• Not every external complaint is actually investigated.
• So the external agency wouldn't have access, and they wouldn't be able to pass it on to the Commission

Bills: HB1583, HB1775, HB1832, HB1836, HB1837, HB1866, HB1983, HB2029, HB2217, HB2318, HB2363, HB2486

Keywords: mental health, emergency detention, peace officer, mental illness, prevention of harm, border security, private landowners, study and report, General Land Office, participation, controlled substances, opioid antagonists, law enforcement training, substance abuse prevention, Texas-Mexico border, criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, National Park Service, arrest powers

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• All of our audit findings and recommendations, whether from internal audit or from external auditors,
• All of our audit findings and recommendations, whether from internal audit or from external auditors,
• All of our audit findings and recommendations, whether from internal audit or from external auditors,
• All of our audit findings and recommendations, whether from internal audit or from external auditors,
• awarding over $7 million in external awarding over $7 million in external grants<00:27:33.679>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And then internal and external tabletop exercises taking place with law enforcement and all of our other
• And then internal<00:04:04.319> and<00:04:04.560> external<00:04:04.879> tabletop
• ><00:04:05.439> exercises internal and external tabletop exercises internal and external tabletop

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security met on January 13, 2026, adopted the January 7 minutes, and reviewed the committee’s work on the annual AAST/ACAS security report. The chair emphasized that the committee’s purpose is advisory only, but that its recommendations could guide the governor and legislature on improving security at the Minnesota Capitol complex. She also highlighted prior testimony about security practices in other states and said the committee’s report would likely recommend stronger screening and weapon-ban policies as part of a broader effort to prevent violence in public government spaces. Department of Public Safety advisers reported that they are still reviewing the report in detail and determining internal next steps. They also said quarterly security meetings with building tenants have been held and that internal and external tabletop exercises with law enforcement and other security partners are scheduled for the end of January. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms gave a brief update on operational security changes, including hiring additional staff with security experience, weekly security meetings with DFL and GOP chiefs of staff, installation of two security kiosks, rollout of encrypted keycard ID badges, updated emergency procedure QR-code stickers, and implementation of the State Patrol’s threat matrix and reporting protocol. The Senate also said it is continuing joint training with the House and LCC. The committee then moved into a closed session under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3D, to discuss sensitive security details and non-public findings from the capital security assessment. The chair stated that the closed session would cover confidential vulnerabilities and operational information, and that the committee would later reconvene in public to vote on whether certain provisions from the public executive summary should be included as recommendations in the final report.

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• to opt the student out of automatic to opt the student out of automatic enrollment<00:47:18.280>
• close doors for kids automatic close doors for kids automatic enrollment<00:51:36.599> adds
• opportunity to testify in the automatic opportunity to testify in the automatic enrollment<00:58
• <00:59:21.000> enrollment expansion of the automatic enrollment expansion of the automatic
• high school and Beyond um automatic high school and Beyond um automatic enrollment<00:59:49.240>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• have a CGM, all you have to do is grab your phone and just read it, or it alerts on your phone automatically
• things related to the property<01:21:40.040> or<01:21:40.199> the<01:21:40.400> external
• <01:21:41.360> part<01:21:41.560> of<01:21:41.679> the property or the external
• part of the property or the external part of the house<01:21:42.400> roofs<01:21:43.400> those
• I would add the rules of automatic discovery and disclosure, Superior Court Rule 22.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first reviewed its schedule, noting that 13 bills were being executed the next day and that additional subcommittee work would be scheduled around Town Meeting Day and the following session days. The chair explained that the committee would not meet on Town Meeting Day, would handle the remaining bills on the next available subcommittee day, and would continue any unfinished items later in the month. The committee then took up House Bill 774, which concerned Medicare-related coverage issues. Members discussed the bill’s purpose and the differences between Medicare standard and Medicare Advantage, with one member saying the proposal was informative but did not offer a workable solution. The committee also moved to inexpedient to legislate on House Bill 185, and the motion passed on a 6-0 vote. House Bill 241, relating to alternatives to opioids, was retained for further work. Members said the bill raised concerns about insurers effectively practicing medicine and about the lack of evidence on the efficacy of some alternative treatments, while also noting that chiropractic coverage mandates already exist in statute. The committee voted to retain the bill, with the motion passing 6-0. The most extended discussion was on House Bill 648, which would expand insurance coverage for glucose monitoring. Testimony and committee comments focused on whether coverage should be tied to insulin use or instead to a physician’s medical judgment, the role of continuous glucose monitoring for people with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin, and the potential cost impact. An insurance department fiscal analyst said the original $22-per-member estimate was based on the unamended bill and that the amended version would require updated analysis; members agreed to retain the bill to narrow the eligible population and revisit the language later.

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• And then you have things that are more externally focused... And public partners.
• And then you have things that are more externally focused on a broader swath of public types of partners
• facing programs at the bottom and then moves to the right side of the spectrum, and you get more external
• So you have kind of an increasing degree of complexity and risk as you go up and become more externally
• focused. the internal fleet electric as you go up and you become more externally focused.

Keywords: 904, all

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• Explain the wording is extremist and alienating, anti-science, and talk about external costs and the
• Explain the wording is extremist and alienating, anti-science, and talk about external costs and the
• and alienating anti-science and talk and alienating anti-science and talk about<04:25:17.359> external
• costs and the need to about external costs and the need to accept<04:25:19.640> the<04:25:19.800
• that automatically emerge from climate climate climate Dynamics<05:16:21.400> my<05:16:21.638

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Members hear presentations, and then eventually research projects undergo additional external scientific
• Members hear presentations, and then eventually research projects undergo additional external scientific
• Members hear presentations, and then eventually research projects undergo additional external scientific
• Members hear presentations, and then eventually research projects undergo additional external scientific
• Members hear presentations, and then eventually research projects undergo additional external scientific

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They do incredible external engagement work.
• Meetings last year with external stakeholders to gather insights, share information, and discuss trends
• So if you're asking about whether we're bringing in external users, because part of the CARS system is
• They also know the processes that are used by the external stakeholders as well—the people that use the
• So, you know, we recently, we've been meeting with the external stakeholder groups since the planning

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration heard a series of budget change proposals and trailer bill items, beginning with Housing and Community Development (HCD) requests. HCD sought permanent authority for seven existing temporary positions to support the HCD Connect IT system, and a separate proposal to fund implementation of eight 2025 housing-related laws with $4.2 million General Fund and 16 positions, plus $470,000 one-time General Fund. Members asked about how HCD Connect would interact with programs moving to the new Housing Development Finance Committee, and HCD also explained that the estimated cost to implement AB 1053 had been revised downward from about $6 million to $1.9 million because of shared implementation with CalHFA and the new committee structure. The committee also heard a Cal ICH proposal for $339,000 one-time General Fund to implement AB 678 on LGBTQ+ inclusive and culturally competent homelessness services, with testimony emphasizing data gaps and the need for a contract-based approach because HMIS cannot be changed unilaterally. The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation presented three continuation proposals: $15.34 million and 53 positions for the California Consumer Financial Protection Law program, $13.5 million and 51 positions for the Debt Collector Licensing Act program, and $49,000 ongoing for two positions in the broker-dealer/investment adviser education program. Members and the public raised concerns about the size and fairness of debt collector assessments and licensing fees, while DFPI explained the pro rata fee structure, the current license count, and how larger assessments fall on larger firms. Public testimony also supported retaining funding for the Student Loan Empowerment Network and requested funding for a franchise broker registration program. The committee also considered a mandate item involving suspension of a disclosure requirement related to property taxation, and trailer bill language from the Government Operations Agency to amend AB 91 on MENA demographic data collection, with the administration emphasizing data nondisclosure, protection of federal funding, and delayed implementation. The Secretary of State’s office then presented Help America Vote Act funding requests: $10.3 million for VoteCal maintenance and operations and $4.492 million for HAVA spending plans supporting voter education, training, accessibility, auditing, and county assistance. The office also requested $660,000 General Fund to implement AB 1392, which would make voter registration information for elected officials and candidates confidential, and explained the need to modify VoteCal and county election systems. The committee also heard requests to continue the Cal-Access Replacement System with $11.8 million General Fund and to continue the Notary Automation Program Replacement Project with $9.75 million from the Business Fees Fund. Members asked about total project costs, testing, data migration, and the expected November 2026 go-live date for Cal-Access replacement. Votes were taken on the vote-only items once quorum was established, and the committee approved the items considered. The final informational item was an overview from the California Arts Council, which highlighted the agency’s 50th anniversary, its statewide grantmaking, and the economic impact of arts funding. Council staff described Creative Corps, cultural districts, and the role of arts funding in local economies, while members and public witnesses urged increased support, including a request to raise local assistance grant funding to $50 million and to provide additional funding for cultural districts. Testimony emphasized the arts as economic infrastructure, community infrastructure, and a source of civic and cultural vitality across California.