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• Speaker, I rise today to share >> Mr. Mr.
• </c><02:38:59.200><c> of</c> carrying more than their fair share of carrying more than their fair share
• Kiko Phillips netted about $54.3 million in share sales in March alone.
• I yield back. 54.3 million in share sales in March 54.3 million in share sales in March alone.<03:15:
• We shared a Representatives here.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• </c> statewide shared radio system. statewide shared radio system.
• The ARMER system is one network shared across this entire state.
• That adds time, introduces the possibility of error, and limits shared awareness.
• </c><00:20:36.720><c> That</c> 911 center to be shared instantly.
• That 911 center to be shared instantly.

Bills: HF4810, HF4597, HF1082, HF3230

Keywords: public safety, radio communications, infrastructure funding, county funding, interoperability, ARMER network, local jurisdictions, HF4597, Minnesota public safety, 911, emergency dispatch, emergency communications, public safety appropriation, Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, PSAP, dispatch interoperability, real-time coordination, emergency response coordination, cross-jurisdictional response, 911 center awareness platform

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• /c><00:04:29.200><c> you</c><00:04:29.320><c> five</c><00:04:29.600><c> points</c> I want to share with
• you five points I want to share with you five points today<00:04:30.400><c> about</c><00:04:30.760><
• And with that, uh, I'll pass it back to you, Madam Chair. sent to the FBI, which shares those sent to
• </c> promise that we all share. promise that we all share.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So if if we um I mean I I share<00:23:47.600><c> your</c><00:23:47.840><c> concern</c><00:23:48.159><
• c> about</c><00:23:48.799><c> um</c> share your concern about um share your concern about um your<00:
• But we share the committee's concerns about seeing that asset forfeiture is implemented in a way that
• Um, but we share<00:30:12.240><c> the</c><00:30:12.480><c> committee's</c><00:30:12.880><c> concerns<
• /c><00:30:13.200><c> about</c> share the committee's concerns about share the committee's concerns about

Bills: SB2444, SB2446, SB2450, SB2453, SB2461, SB2457, SB2462, SB2313, SB2528, SB2532, SB2571, SB2678, SB2529

Keywords: real property, exemption, attachment, execution, consumer protection, financial security, inflation adjustment, head of family, senior citizens, Intermediate Court of Appeals, judges, Hawaii judiciary, court membership, legal system, presidential preference primary, elections, political parties, Hawaii voting, 2028 election, voting

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 2444 would raise the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution, which the Attorney General said could create vague retroactivity language and litigation risk; the committee noted the exemption had last been adjusted around 1978. SB 2446 would add a seventh associate judge to the Intermediate Court of Appeals. Judiciary staff testified in opposition, saying recent internal restructuring and a pending vacancy had improved output and that it would be prudent to wait and see the effect before adding another judge. The Public Defender supported the goal of faster appellate resolution but said it would defer to the court’s assessment and had no objection to revisiting the issue later. The committee also discussed current appellate timelines, with staff saying at least 225 days is built into the process before a case reaches a merit panel, and that a two-year delay from panel assignment was realistic under the current structure. The committee then heard SB 2450, which would establish a presidential preference primary for the 2028 cycle. The Chief Election Officer said the election would cost about $4 million, less if combined with the regular primary. Several opponents argued the bill would add bureaucracy, duplicate or undermine party-run processes, and waste taxpayer money; one speaker estimated the total cost could be closer to $6 million when county costs are included. Supporters and committee members discussed that the measure would not require parties to use the results and that Hawaii remains one of the few states still using caucuses. The committee also asked whether counties could staff the election and whether the results would be useful given Hawaii’s current primary timing. SB 2453 would require the Office of Elections to include a notice with each ballot that a digital and printed voter information guide is available, with the notice in 32-point font as a separate insert. The Chief Election Officer said the insert would cost about $90,000 and asked for an effective date of January 1, 2027 because mailing preparations for the primary would already be underway. The Disability and Communications Access Board, League of Women Voters, National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii, and others supported the bill. The committee also began hearing SB 2461, which would have the Office of Elections prepare a questionnaire for candidates and publish responses online and in the voter guide; the Chief Election Officer said the office did not think it should be the agency to shape campaign questions, though he said it could work if the questions were specified in statute. Finally, the committee heard SB 2457, which would require a criminal conviction before seized property could be forfeited. The Attorney General and Honolulu Police Department opposed the bill, arguing it would prolong cases, increase storage costs, and make forfeiture less effective against crime, especially where owners flee, die, or hide assets through shell companies. The Public Defender strongly supported the measure, saying forfeiture should be tied to convictions and that people challenging forfeiture often lack counsel. The Honolulu Prosecutor also opposed the bill, but said it supported transparency, due process, and even a right to counsel; it argued conviction-only forfeiture would fail in cases involving fugitives, deceased suspects, or hidden ownership structures. The committee questioned what would happen to property if an owner could not be found, and the prosecutor said the outcome would depend on the type of property and could involve abandonment or interpleader proceedings.

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• So let me tell you about District 29: our shared values and culture far outnumber our differences.
• Especially in our district, because they want to elect someone who shares their values, shares their.
• .. ...of interest, shares their culture, shares their language, and it makes a huge difference.
• Thank you all for being here today and sharing your passion.
• We share neighbors, schools, churches, and struggles.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• I'm going to call it a cost share of capital fund matching, whatever.
• I'm going to call it a cost share this.
• </c><00:33:09.600><c> So</c> correctly and hopefully share this.
• So correctly and hopefully share this.
• </c> department is authorized to um share department is authorized to um share that<00:42:35.119><c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 118, as amended, which contains several unrelated provisions with a modest fiscal note. Nathan White of the Department of Health and Human Services explained that section 1 would change the personal needs allowance for Medicaid-eligible residents of private and county nursing homes from an adjustment every five years to an annual adjustment, increasing the state cost by about $50,000 per year. He also described section 2, a one-time appropriation of about $160,000 to make certain Hampstead employees whole for missed bonuses and lost leave during the state’s transition of the facility to Dartmouth management. White then outlined sections 3 through 5, which would create a dedicated fund for Hampstead lease revenue to cover the state’s contractual obligation to match Dartmouth capital improvements dollar-for-dollar up to $3 million. He said the state receives about $1.141 million in lease revenue in the first year, with a 3% annual escalator, and that the fund would hold lease revenue until needed for reimbursement. Members questioned how the matching arrangement would work, what happens if Dartmouth spends before the fund has enough money, and whether the state could refuse to match certain improvements. White said Dartmouth has final determination under the agreement if disputes arise, and that if the bill does not pass the state could face difficulty meeting the obligation without cutting services or finding other general funds. Several members also raised policy concerns about the personal needs allowance becoming an automatic cost driver. Brian Clark, attorney for the Bureau of Adult and Aging Services, clarified that current law requires the allowance to be updated at least every five years, but the legislature could change it in an off year if it chose. He also explained that the allowance is money residents retain from their own income, such as Social Security, as part of Medicaid cost-of-care calculations, and that the department does not regulate how residents keep those funds. No vote was taken during the discussion, and the committee paused to correct the bill copy before continuing testimony.

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• We just support making this fix, and thanks for the opportunity to share some thoughts.
• I'm proud that build on what Ben shared I'm proud that the<00:45:35.960><c> wolson</c><00:45:36.760>
• We just support making this fix, and thanks for the opportunity to share some thoughts.
• We just support making this fix, and thanks for the opportunity to share some thoughts.
• some thoughts support for this to share some thoughts support for this bill<00:46:35.559><c> and</c>

Bills: HF647, HF2824, HF1249, HF623, HF820

Keywords: water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition

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• It seemed like, you know, uh, maybe we could share this—maybe you're having a database over here.
• I mean, it seems like this would be an absolutely perfect place to share some of that and disperse some
• </c><00:25:42.279><c> this</c><00:25:42.559><c> maybe</c><00:25:43.000><c> uh</c> maybe we could share
• this maybe uh maybe we could share this maybe uh you're<00:25:43.399><c> having</c><00:25:43.640><c>
• I can share some highlights.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Oversight Committee met on February 2 and first approved the draft minutes from the prior meeting, with minor corrections to the meeting date and attendance notation. DHHS Associate Commissioner Patricia Tilly then gave a department update, describing the current uncertainty around federal priorities and funding, and provided two substantive reports: progress on the new Hampstead Youth Development Center and an update on the department’s review of an ALS registry proposal. She said the YDC project is underway with tree clearing, fencing, stormwater and site-prep work, and remains on track for completion by June 30, 2026 and operation by August 30, 2026. The center currently has 12 youth, and the new design is intended to provide flexibility for fluctuating census levels. On ALS, Tilly explained that HB 576 had prompted the department to examine whether a registry could be built, but the estimated cost of a HIPAA-compliant system was about $750,000. She said DHHS is reviewing whether existing data sources, such as hospital discharge data and CHIS claims data, could provide useful information, but noted both are incomplete for registry purposes. Committee members discussed whether the Rare Disease Advisory Council, Dartmouth, or existing cancer registry infrastructure could help reduce costs. DHHS said it is neutral and willing to continue exploring alternatives, while members emphasized the value of a registry and the need to consider shared infrastructure and funding. The committee also heard from Jenny Horan of the Alzheimer’s Association, who presented the subcommittee’s report on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. She said the subcommittee spent the past year gathering information on dementia care, abuse and exploitation issues, caregiver strain, and available services, and is now moving into a second phase focused on identifying gaps and developing a state plan. Members asked about geriatric psychiatric capacity and long-term care availability; Horan said the state has limited capacity and that the plan will help clarify where needs are greatest. She offered to return for follow-up questions at a later meeting. Finally, Olivia May of DHHS presented the quarterly report on the 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage extension. She said New Hampshire implemented the extension after federal and state action, and the first claims data are still emerging because of reporting lags. In the initial cohort studied, 95% received some medical services during the extended period, 52.4% received mental health or substance use disorder treatment, 26.7% received preventive visits, and 3.2% received heart or hypertension services. Members asked about return on investment and whether higher federal matching rates are being used appropriately; DHHS said it claims the highest possible match based on eligibility group and will return with more data over time. The committee then heard the annual therapeutic cannabis program report from Michael Holt, who said the program had 1,475 registered patients as of June 30, 2024 and that growth has slowed, with New Hampshire having the lowest per-capita medical cannabis enrollment nationally.

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• The federal share is 65.8%, and we have the residual.
• The federal share is 65.8%, and we have the residual.
• The federal share is 65.8%, and we have the residual.
• <00:21:47.400><c> is</c> share is share is 65.8<00:21:49.360><c> and</c><00:21:49.840><c> uh</c><00:21
• They may have their own ideas, though, if they want to share.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I think without—so I don't have official feedback from stakeholders that I can share to sort of paint
• potentially help efforts to make sure we take care of our employees instead of doing what my colleague just shared
• potentially help efforts to make sure we take care of our employees instead of doing what my colleague just shared

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House Democratic Caucus met on Minority Caucus Calendar items and reviewed several Senate-amended House bills. HB 2003 would lower the learner’s permit age from 15½ to 15 and increase supervised driving time; the Senate added a delayed effective date of December 1, 2026, and the sponsor was said to have refused the amendment after previously concurring. HB 2693 would allow chambers of commerce to set up insurance purchasing pools for small businesses, and the Senate added a third-party-funded feasibility study by ADOA on what it would cost for state health insurance to enter the marketplace; members raised concerns that the study could be used to undermine the state self-insured plan, but no action was taken. HB 2133, dealing with synthetic sexual depictions and online sexual material verification, had multiple Senate changes that removed the synthetic-depiction expansion, added parody/artistic-expression exceptions, altered verification and record-retention rules, and removed AG inspection authority; the sponsor was expected to refuse the changes, and members were directed to stakeholder emails outlining concerns.

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• not explicitly mentioned here in this bill, there is $15 million in this budget from the governor's share
• Madam Chair, Representative Chávez, I don't have any more information than what was already shared.
• support and the discussions, and the honesty and the clarity and the transparency that I think we've shared

Bills: SB240

Keywords: capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding

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• So, the original appropriation from the was your share. It is going to be brought to this.
• Here, I will share with you that Oklahoma's boxing commission is one of the most highly regarded and
• I'll also share with you that when the commission was revamped from the boxing commission to the athletic

Keywords: 914, all

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• Can you share why, I guess, why both entities would be needed to jointly notify?
• And could you share how... Follow-up.
• And could you share how, as it relates to public safety, if there's litter on the ground, how that is

Bills: SB1265, SB1198, SB2046

Keywords: municipal ordinances, local government, ordinance publication, posting requirement, public notice, municipal law, city ordinances, town ordinances, county government, newspaper publication, effective date, Oklahoma statutes, 11 O.S. 14-106, ordinance notice, government oversight, healthcare authority, property lien, county treasury, Oklahoma, municipalities

Summary: The Senate Local and County Government Committee met and first announced that Senate Bill 1619 would be laid over to a later date. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1265, which would extend the deadline for municipalities to publish ordinances from 15 days to 30 days, with supporters citing the decline of daily newspapers and the need to help cities meet publication requirements. The bill received a due pass recommendation and advanced on an 8-0 vote. The committee next considered Senate Bill 1198, which would require the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to release liens on property owned by a city or county when requested by the local treasurer. Senator Mann explained that the measure is intended to help local governments reuse tax-delinquent or code-violation properties for affordable housing, since liens can exceed the value of the property. The bill advanced on a 7-1 vote. After a brief recess, the committee took up Senate Bill 2046, as amended by committee substitute, which would allow the Department of Environmental Quality to determine the legality of campsites and evaluate whether sanitary and environmental standards are met. Members questioned the bill’s definitions, reporting thresholds, timelines, fiscal impact, and the role of DEQ and the Department of Public Safety in notifying counties and ordering removal of camps. Following debate, the bill advanced on a 6-2 vote.

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• publicly on District Viewer so we can discuss them at the hearing tomorrow, and documents will be shared
• trusted that if they had legal or constitutional concerns about the map. that they would come and share
• We all know in redistricting now is the time to share such concerns if they exist.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• publicly on district viewer so we can discuss them at the hearing tomorrow and documents will be shared
• Uh, That they would come and share those concerns with us in this forum.
• Because as we all know, in redistricting, now is the time to share such concerns if they exist.

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• regardless of size may work together and jointly establish a medical examiner's district, allowing them to share
• I just wanted to share costs in the back of an unfunded, yeah, yeah, I thought that was offered partially
• I think, you know, that is a shared outcome, I think, for both you and me.

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• So a couple of things I'd share.
• I share those fears, quite frankly. I mean, it's incredibly powerful.
• I share those fears, quite frankly.
• I absolutely share your and Representative Little's skepticism about the effect on I absolutely share
• And I just wanted to share some of that experience on my own path with the committee.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I'm going to allow Rodney to share his Ford. Thank you.
• Bradley Ford, I'm going to allow Rodney to share his testimony ahead of mine, sir.
• Okay, they'll wake up to that shared savings. Return on equity.
• Okay, they'll wake up to that shared savings.
• And so there is some cost sharing there.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The campuses, the summary of their responses, said that they are heavily reliant on shared resources.
• Again, I mentioned programs are shared, so many low-producing programs actually don't have dedicated
• They are sharing courses, faculty loads, labs, and equipment.
• I just wanted to share as someone who worked in a system under this for five years.
• I can share that out to the committee if you'd like, though.

Summary: The Higher Ed Funding Committee met to review how North Dakota might identify and address low-producing academic programs and to discuss draft funding formulas for the university system. Lisa Johnson of the NDUS explained that the State Board of Higher Education is already developing a system-wide policy, using models from other states such as Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, Colorado, Kentucky, Ohio, and Connecticut. She described how low-producing programs are typically flagged by multi-year enrollment or completion thresholds, then reviewed for workforce demand, mission fit, cost, accreditation, and regional need before any action is taken. Committee members asked about what counts as a program, how costs are analyzed, whether certificates are included, how exemptions work for mission-critical or high-demand fields, and whether the board or legislature should set the rules. Johnson said the board is the appropriate body to lead the process, but legislators could use funding leverage if they wanted to encourage action; the chair asked the board to bring a detailed proposal to the June meeting. The committee then heard a Legislative Council presentation on a draft formula for UND and NDSU. The proposal uses fall census FTE enrollment, with a placeholder undergraduate rate of $7,000 per FTE and a graduate/professional rate of $10,500, plus incentives for completions in in-demand fields and research productivity. Alex from Legislative Council walked through the projected funding effects, noting that the model would increase funding for NDSU and reduce it for UND in the current biennium, with different results in the next biennium as enrollment changes are recognized. Members questioned the use of the placeholder rates, the definition of in-demand programs, the treatment of research funding, and the exclusion of state-appropriated dollars from the external grants calculation. The chair emphasized that the numbers were illustrative and that appropriators would set the actual dollar amounts later. A second draft formula for the other nine institutions was also reviewed. That model uses fall census FTE without a weighted economic factor, applies a higher undergraduate rate, and adds completion incentives for in-demand credentials and all other completions. Members noted that the formula would benefit some institutions, such as Bismarck State College, while reducing funding for others, such as Mayville State, and discussed whether the nine institutions should be treated more uniformly or split into smaller groups because of their different missions and sizes. Committee members and staff repeatedly stressed that the formulas are still being refined and that some institutions would likely need hold-harmless adjustments or other transition measures. The meeting ended with the chair directing the committee to continue the discussion later and to expect further work on both the low-producing program policy and the funding formulas.

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• President, also, I share the privilege of representing Broadneck High School with the Senator from the
• President, also<00:04:53.480><c> um</c> also um also um I<00:04:54.440><c> share</c><00:04:54.920><c>
• the privilege of representing I share the privilege of representing Broadneck<00:04:56.720><c> High<
• I can vividly remember the last time I shared a hug with him at his graduation.
• I can vividly remember the last time I shared a hug with him at his graduation.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with 42 members present and a quorum, opened with an invocation by Pastor Jaylen Robinson, and recognized several guests and honorees. Early floor remarks included a welcome to students from Forest Oak Middle School, a young Senate shadow from Woodlawn High School, and guests from Charles H. Flowers High School. The chamber also noted a doctor of the day and announced that panoramic photos in the Senate lounge were available for order by March 27, with eye exams available in the State House. The main legislative business was Senate Bill 283, the President’s Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026. The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee presented 291 amendments, described as funding priorities for jobs, infrastructure, and reliability while staying within debt affordability limits. The amendments covered school construction, natural resources, higher education, housing, Maryland Environmental Service, miscellaneous grants, local Senate bond initiatives, jails and detention centers, and pre-authorizations for fiscal 2028. Four amendments were separated for individual roll calls: 30, 35, 46, and 241, all of which were adopted. The remaining committee amendments were adopted without objection, and the favorable committee report as amended was then taken up. During debate on the capital budget amendments, one senator raised concerns about the bill and the difficulty of tracking the amendments on the electronic system, prompting discussion about technical issues and the availability of the documents on the website and in paper form. The chair said the committee had been working on the bill for months and urged the body to proceed. A question was raised about Amendment 264, which deauthorized a Willing Helper Society renovation project in Charles County; the chair explained the money had not been spent, was about to expire, and was repurposed to a Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maryland project to keep the funding in Charles County.