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• hearing in the previous Congress on the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform Commission
• The Pentagon is spending $440 billion this year on contracts; it's important for us to get better procedures

Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

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• version is going to pass through the Senate, because we don't want this caught up in some kind of procedural
• pass out of the House is something that can be quickly passed through the Senate and there are no procedural
• say the concern I have with that bill and with a number of other bills is that we do think that procedural
• > deadlines</c><00:15:32.760><c> matter</c><00:15:33.120><c> and</c><00:15:33.240><c> there</c> procedural
• deadlines matter and there procedural deadlines matter and there are<00:15:33.400><c> a</c><00:15:33.440

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House Republican leaders unveiled their “North Star Comeback” budget plan, describing it as a focused effort to make Minnesota more affordable, reduce government waste, and strengthen the economy. They said the package would include a $3.8 billion tax cut proposal with one-time property tax relief, elimination of taxes on tips and overtime, childcare relief, lower car tab fees, and funding for schools through scholarship-granting organizations. They also framed the plan as a response to rising costs for groceries, housing, energy, insurance, and childcare. A major emphasis of the rollout was government accountability, especially a strong Office of Inspector General bill and IT modernization to reduce fraud. Leaders said the OIG proposal had moved out of committee and was now in Ways and Means, with a working group continuing to reconcile House and Senate differences. On IT modernization, Chair Paul Torkelson said the plan would likely use a two-pronged approach, with about $15 million for near-term needs and a longer-term fund for ongoing technology upgrades; he said many such investments could qualify for federal matching dollars. The leaders also highlighted Medicaid conformity, saying Minnesota should align with federal changes to avoid losing funding, and they discussed a property tax rebate proposal as a one-time $1 billion return to taxpayers to offset higher property taxes. In response to questions, they said many of the budget items were still moving through the process and some had not met finance deadlines, while others were already in bills. They repeatedly criticized House Democrats for blocking or delaying Republican proposals and said they wanted bipartisan cooperation to pass the plan this year.

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• classroom hours, tightens restrictions on soliciting by bail bond agents and agencies, clarifies procedures
• months, which was suggested by the clerks of the court to be better aligned with their budgeting procedures
• electronic monitoring for domestic violence offenses, expands injunction protections, and clarifies procedure
• The substitute amendment basically reinforces procedures for foreclosure sales.
• had repeatedly obtained court approval in Broward and Miami-Dade for custom foreclosure auction procedures

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills before returning to the budget and public testimony. CS/SB 600 on bail bonds was explained as revising bail bond agent training, limiting solicitation, clarifying partial release procedures, and directing clerks to automatically discharge certain bonds when detention is ordered; an amendment adjusted cash bond return rules, charitable bail fund treatment, forfeiture remission timing, and clerk procedures. The bill and amendments were adopted, and CS/SB 600 was reported favorably after supportive appearances from clerks and industry stakeholders. The committee then approved CS/SB 436 on felony battery, which expands qualifying prior offenses for felony reclassification and adds felony battery resulting in bodily injury to prison release offender status, after a technical amendment and supportive testimony from law enforcement. CS/SB 928, known as Missy’s Law, requiring immediate remand to custody upon conviction of dangerous crimes, drew both support and opposition; defense lawyers warned of unintended effects on co-defendants and docket management, while the victim’s family supported the measure. The bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 1332 on career offender registration, requiring more frequent in-person registration and stricter reporting, also passed favorably. The committee next approved a substitute amendment and then CS/SB 682 on violent criminal offenses, which strengthens domestic violence penalties, electronic monitoring, injunction protections, and related procedures, including military protective orders and body camera use. CS/SB 1072 creating an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office was reported favorably after extensive public debate over definitions, free speech concerns, and representation on the task force; the sponsor said the bill does not criminalize criticism of Israel but addresses threats and intimidation. CS/CS/SB 532 on clerks of the court was also approved, authorizing clerks to retain more revenue and, through amendment, clarifying foreclosure sale procedures and clerk administration of judicial sales. Finally, the committee heard the criminal and civil justice budget overview, described as a $7.9 billion proposal focused on corrections, juvenile justice, law enforcement, and courts. Public testimony centered heavily on prison conditions, staffing, heat, infrastructure, and inmate care, with speakers urging higher pay, better transparency, and more investment in facilities and air conditioning. The chair announced that SB 1632 and its conforming bill would be temporarily postponed and read into the record the many registered supporters and opponents. The committee then adjourned.

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• So I want to end my testimony, and I'm not sure about the procedure if there's, if there are questions
• But I wouldn't want to see you take over a place and then somebody normally went in for an exed procedure
• but i wouldn't want to see you take over a place and then somebody normally went in for exed um procedure
• and ...procedure, and they went in three months ago, and it was this amount, and now they go in after
• and basically no liability, that somebody with some injuries or lifetime problems going through a procedure

Committee: House Special Committee on Rural Issues

Summary: The committee first met in executive session on House Bill 1714, adopting an amendment that clarified the bill would not apply to hunting dogs or animals not under direct control of the hunter and would not affect a specified section of law. The committee then rolled the amendment into a House Committee Substitute and voted the substitute do pass, with the roll call showing passage. The committee then heard House Bill 317, which would authorize MU Health Care to collaborate with hospitals and providers in a 25-county area and seek state-action antitrust immunity for those transactions. The sponsor and MU Health Care testified that the bill is intended to help preserve rural hospitals and keep care local, citing multiple hospital closures in Missouri and examples from Alabama and other states. Supporters from MU Health Care, rural hospitals, and local business and health leaders described the bill as a way to stabilize struggling facilities, maintain emergency access, and protect rural economies. Opponents, including the Missouri Insurance Coalition and the Missouri Health Plan Association, warned that the bill could codify monopoly power, raise prices, and reduce competition, and argued that the language was too broad and not limited to distressed hospitals. Some committee members also raised concerns about antitrust immunity, facility fees, market share, and whether the bill should be tightened to ensure voluntary participation and clearer limits. No vote was taken on House Bill 317 before the hearing adjourned.

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• So I want to end my testimony, and I'm not sure about the procedure if there are questions or if the
• but I wouldn't want to see you take over a place and then somebody normally went in for an exed procedure
• and... ...procedure, and they went in three months ago, and it was this amount, and now they go in after
• ...and basically no liability, somebody with some injuries or lifetime problems going through a procedure
• we heard earlier about the lack of liability should someone have an injury occur during a medical procedure

Committee: House Special Committee on Rural Issues

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• This bill, this new law, gives a device, a procedure where a court can consider applications for that
• This bill, this will now act, the new law, gives a device, a procedure where a court can consider applications
• I would like to, I always forget the procedural, the proper way of orchestrating this, but I would like
• So I guess, procedurally, right, with there being a motion... ...defer for those who wish to defer.
• So I guess, procedurally, right, with there being a motion to adopt, a second to adopt, I'll start down

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board met on June 18, 2026, with a quorum present and adopted the agenda. Public comment was dominated by district defenders and other public defense leaders praising State Public Defender Remy Starns for improving communication, collaboration, and overall system performance. Speakers from multiple districts said the system is more unified, better supported, and more stable than in prior years, and several credited Starns with helping resolve long-standing tensions and improve coordination across capital, district, and appellate work. One speaker also paid tribute to the late Mike Ginnard, describing him as instrumental to earlier public defense reforms. In his report, Starns said the system has improved over the last seven years but still needs a sustainable funding source. He discussed legislative changes affecting public defense, including a cleanup bill, elimination of filing fees for writs and appeals, and a new procedure related to expert-fee requests in light of recent court rulings. He also described ongoing efforts to integrate capital and appellate work into district offices, expand the laws/writs program, and continue post-conviction work under new statutory rules. Starns emphasized recruitment and retention, including the need for affordable health insurance and retirement benefits, and again honored Mike Ginnard for his leadership and service. The board then adopted proposed bylaws, after some discussion about special committees and public meeting requirements. Members agreed to create a committee to review and refine the bylaws later, and they also elected a vice chairman and designated the Office of the Public Defender, with staff support, as secretary for recordkeeping. Finally, the board heard a presentation on the strategic plan, which was described as largely an update to the prior version with terminology changes, new accessibility-related goals, and added performance measures for training, compliance, and communications. The strategic plan was adopted by resolution, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motions.
• Members, this is a procedural motion requiring 41 votes. Excuse me. Without objection.
• Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motions.
• Members, this is a procedural motion requiring 41 votes. Excuse me. Without objection.
• Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motion.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Agriculture and Biosecurity's February 11th oral testimony, including internal policies, standards of procedure
• <c> Biocur's</c><00:13:49.519><c> federal</c> This should include documentation on policies and procedures
• 00:14:10.079><c> on</c><00:14:10.320><c> policies</c><00:14:10.720><c> and</c><00:14:10.959><c> procedures
• </c> documentation on policies and procedures documentation on policies and procedures that<00:14:12.240

Bills: SB2097 , SB2317 , SB2319 , SB2177 , SB2190 , SB2424 , SB2524 , SB2627 , SB3084 , SB895 , SB896 , SB3102 , SB3157 , SB3215 , SB2050 , SB2090 , SB2211 , SB2572 , SB2096 , SB2025 , SB2127 , SB2046 , SB2262 , SB2354 , SB2387 , SB2487 , SB2955 , SB3234 , SB2851 , SB2573 , SB2391 , SB3282 , SB3055 , SB2189 , SB2194 , SB3152 , SB2635 , SB888 , SB2203 , SCR1 , SCR2 , SCR3 , SCR4 , SCR5 , SCR6 , SCR7 , SCR8 , SCR9 , SCR10 , SCR11 , SCR12 , SCR13 , SCR14 , SCR15 , SCR16 , SCR17 , SCR18 , SCR19 , SCR20 , SCR21 , SCR22 , SR3 , SR5 , SR6 , SR7 , SR8 , SR9 , SR10 , SR11 , SR12 , SR13 , SR14 , SR15 , SR16 , SR17 , SR18 , SR19 , SB2010 , SB3118 , SB3276

Keywords: sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, food system resilience, grant program, Hawaii agriculture, agriculture, insurance, small producers, state support, biosecurity, farm coverage, public-private partnerships, agricultural policy, grant funding, food security, climate resiliency, housing development, zoning exemption, government assistance, affordable housing

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• This is an antiquated procedure that is error-prone, both labor and time-intensive, significantly slowing
• audit process regardless of how or when Texans cast their ballots and apply. apply existing audit procedures
• It's important to note that the bill does not create new auditing procedures.
• The bill applies to existing. procedure for Election Day to early voting, thus ensuring the entire voting
• a matter of pending business, House Bill 1234, sponsored by Senator Hagan, relating to certain procedures

Bills: HB223

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: municipal budget, county budget, local government finance, spending cap, expenditure limit, inflation plus population growth, taxpayer impact statement, budget transparency, property tax, fees, Legislative Budget Board, voter approval, disaster spending, fiscal restraint, Texas Local Government Code, city budget, county expenditures, 1185, senate, all

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• A lot of that is procedure.
• These states have very different election technology, procedures, and timelines.
• These states have very different election technology, procedures, and timelines, and the audits are adapted
• relative handful that consistently audits state legislative contests, so even though there are some procedural

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Election Laws

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on election security bills, focusing first on S. 517 and H. 876, which would strengthen Massachusetts’ post-election audit process. Testimony from the Brennan Center, Common Cause Massachusetts, Verified Voting, and the League of Women Voters supported expanding audits to include all ballot types, increasing audit frequency from every four years to every two years, requiring statewide audit reports to be posted within 30 days and kept online for six years, and allowing municipalities to conduct audits under state standards. Witnesses also praised the bill’s creation of a work group to study risk-limiting audits and other improvements, emphasizing public confidence, transparency, and the ability of audits to detect errors or deter fraud. Committee members asked detailed questions about how Massachusetts compares with other states, how risk-limiting audits differ from current tabulation audits, how audits are selected and expanded if discrepancies appear, and what the costs and mechanics of different audit methods would be. Witnesses explained that current audits are typically random, hand-count-based checks of selected contests and batches of ballots, that risk-limiting audits use statistical sampling and can escalate to a full recount if needed, and that Massachusetts’ local-control structure makes a collaborative work group useful. They also noted that audits generally confirm results but can uncover errors that do not change outcomes, and occasionally more serious problems. The committee then heard testimony on H. 832, which would authorize the Secretary of the Commonwealth to take emergency actions affecting elections during declared emergencies. Supporters said the bill would create a clear statutory process for rescheduling or adjusting elections during severe weather or other crises, including allowing emergency absentee ballot accommodations for civilian responders, and would reduce the need for court intervention. No votes were taken on the bills during the hearing, and the meeting ended with adjournment after no additional testimony was offered.

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• nicotine products regulation; HB 4018, sheriff exclusive authority auxiliary; HB 4109, safety school procedures
• nicotine products regulation HB 4018 sheriff exclusive authority auxiliary HB 4109 safety school procedures
• such an interesting selection of bills that seem to have a fixation on controlling the medical procedures
• we have Senate Bill 1177 that's particularly dangerous because there are any number of medical procedures

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, electronic roll call, and several guest introductions, including recognition of Health Workforce Wellbeing Day of Awareness, the Doctor of the Day, educators visiting the Capitol, and student guests. The President also made temporary committee appointments for the day and announced the day’s calendar of bills and committee referrals. The chamber then took up third-reading votes on several measures. Senate Bill 1014, relating to health insurance, passed 17-9. Senate Bill 1016, on employment practices and religious exemptions, also passed 17-9 after debate about workplace safety and public health. Senate Bill 1050, concerning state parks and veteran access, passed 19-9, with supporters citing benefits for disabled and retired veterans and opponents warning about impacts on park fees. Senate Bill 1054, relating to referendum power and emergency measures, passed 16-10 amid debate over local emergency authority. Senate Bill 1177, relating to public monies and health care services, passed 17-9 after sharp partisan debate over transgender-related medical restrictions. Senate Bill 1194, also on health care services and vaccination-related medical decisions, passed 17-9. Senate Bill 1398, relating to AHCCCS, passed 17-9. Senate Bill 1751, relating to capital punishment, passed 16-9. The Senate also passed SCR 1049, a concurrent resolution proposing a constitutional amendment on capital punishment, by a 16-9 vote. Throughout the floor debate, members offered explanations of vote focused on public health, religious liberty, veterans’ benefits, emergency powers, transgender rights, vaccination policy, and the death penalty. The Senate then announced a Health and Human Services Committee meeting for the following day and adjourned until Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 10 a.m.

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• HEARING AIDS THROUGH THE MAIL PROVIDED THAT BEFORE THE SALE REQUIRED TELE AUDIOLOGY TESTING AND PROCEDURES
• ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES REQUIRING THE USE OF SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEMS DURING CERTAIN SURGICAL PROCEDURES
• BACTERIA ADMITTED INTO THE AIR WHEN HE GENERATED INSTRUMENTS ARE USED TO CUT TISSUE DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURES
• STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE UNFOLDING ADVANCES IN TREATMENT MODEL THAT MODALITIES INCLUDING DRUGS AND PROCEDURAL

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• For example, in the policies and procedures area, these are things that have been completed.
• I think all their policies and procedures, and when I say all policies and procedures, I mean everything
• All the policies and procedures are included in this, salary ranges.
• and procedures I mean all policy and procedures I mean everything<00:55:29.760><c> across</c><00:55:
• Those are the internal control procedures.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a full quorum and approved the prior minutes. Members offered introductions of guests and family members, then heard a presentation from University of Louisville President Thomas Jared Bradley, who was sworn in before testifying. He described his background and outlined U of L’s strategic priorities: student success, access and affordability, workforce development, community engagement, and research. Bradley highlighted enrollment growth, increases in first-generation and Pell-eligible students, strong transfer pathways with KCTCS, and support programs such as the Cardinal Commitment Grant, 15-to-Finish, Comeback Cards, tutoring, mentoring, and mental health services. Bradley also emphasized U of L’s statewide and regional impact through UofL Health, rural outreach, the Bullitt County rural cancer education and research center, nursing expansion, and the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. He noted major institutional distinctions, including R1 status, a new Carnegie Opportunity College and University designation, and community-engaged classification. He said the university is one of only 10 public universities nationwide with all three designations and reported record enrollment, improved retention, and strong research expenditures. He also thanked lawmakers for significant capital and operating support, including funding for the simulation center, health science center, asset preservation, and the MEP program. During questions, members praised the university’s public service role and asked about first-generation enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and post-graduation outcomes. Bradley said the university is working to improve completion by expanding academic support, early alerts, incentives for tutoring, and faculty/advisor mentoring, especially for first-generation and high-need students. He acknowledged that post-graduation employment data is difficult to collect but said the new Carnegie classification reflects positive outcomes. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and no formal actions were taken on legislation in this portion of the meeting.

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• or the Committees that commissions or the Committees that Community<00:43:07.960><c> Health</c><00:43
• of foster care is not caring for the child or navigating family relationships; it's the process, procedure
• of foster care is not caring for the child or navigating family relationships; it's the process, procedure
• of foster care is not caring for the child or navigating family relationships; it's the process, procedure
• of foster care is not caring for the child or navigating family relationships; it's the process, procedure

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• have rules that are passed through the rulemaking process, which are both deliberative and public procedures
• And so if an agency's exempt from all or part of the Administrative Procedures Act, then they publish
• And then if they are subject to the Administrative Procedures Act, then yes, they send it to the Secretary

Committee: House Administrative Rules

Keywords: 914, all

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• Department of Agriculture, and we also have regular procedural reviews.
• We've had some issues, obviously, with our sign-in procedures here.
• In fact, I can't Our sign-in procedures here.

Committee: Senate Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference

Summary: The Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference met to conduct a sunset review of the Arizona Beef Council. Lauren Mailing, the council’s executive director, presented the council’s role in promoting, educating, and researching on behalf of Arizona beef producers, explaining that it is an industry-financed, governor-appointed board funded through the federal beef checkoff program. She described its consumer education, classroom materials, gate-to-plate tours, and social media outreach, and noted that checkoff funds may be used only for promotion, education, and research, not lobbying. Members asked about whether growers can request refunds of checkoff dollars, and she said they cannot under the federal program; one member also recognized the recent passing of former board member Andrew Grissetta and his service to the industry. Committee members spoke in support of the council, emphasizing its educational value, local control of checkoff dollars, and benefits to ranchers, feeders, dairy producers, youth programs, and consumers. The vice chair moved to continue the Arizona Beef Council for eight years, until July 1, 2034. The motion passed on a roll call vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, with the recommendation to continue the council approved. The committee then adjourned.

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• It's, I think, as close as possible based on the list maintenance procedures that counties are doing
• It's, I think, as close as possible based on the list maintenance procedures that counties are doing
• It's, I think, as close as possible based on the list maintenance procedures that counties are doing
• . regular list maintenance procedures.
• </c> applicable state laws and procedures applicable state laws and procedures that<00:58:02.480><c>

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• First, we recommended the office establish a grants monitoring policy and procedure.
• First, we recommended the office establish a grants monitoring policy and procedure.
• First, we recommended the office establish a grants monitoring policy and procedure.
• The statutes and I think the procedures are fairly clear that there are steps along the way for both
• are fairly clear that the procedures are fairly clear that have<01:36:44.280><c> uh</c><01:36:44.400

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: 1183, house

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• is a health cost containment model that sets a fixed maximum payment amount for specific medical procedures
• :44.239><c> for</c><00:03:44.560><c> specific</c><00:03:45.200><c> medical</c><00:03:45.680><c> procedures
• </c> amount for specific medical procedures amount for specific medical procedures and<00:03:46.480><
• Board orders, eliminates the statutory language requiring the board to adopt administrative appeals procedures
• Blue Shield of Vermont, the chief negotiator for the Vermont Educational Employees Health Care Commission

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• students connected during times of community hardship, exploring flexible learning options, clarifying procedures
• learning hardship exploring flexible learning options<01:10:46.800><c> clarifying</c><01:10:47.400><c> procedures
• </c><01:10:48.040><c> for</c> options clarifying procedures for options clarifying procedures for community
• going to start holding listening sessions with key leaders to understand local needs and shape procedures
• Lawrence's question, we were just chatting, and, you know, a way that we could sunset this interagency commission

Bills: HF3776 , HF3557 , HF3585

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: screen time, preschool, kindergarten, early childhood education, digital media, tablets, smartphones, educational technology, EdTech, classroom devices, publicly funded preschool, school policy, child development, special education, IEP, 504 plan, IFSP, Minnesota education law, climate literacy, education