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• </c><00:27:01.399><c> Head</c> of the benefits that are part of Head of the benefits that are part of
• </c> of bbcc of Isaiah and the founder of jog of bbcc of Isaiah and the founder of jog Foundation<00:
• of the lack of but left behind because of the lack of funding<00:58:17.880><c> on</c><00:58:18.000><
• </c><00:59:33.000><c> we</c> spend tens of billions of dollars we spend tens of billions of dollars we
• a grant award repairs the program set a grant award cap<01:16:45.600><c> of</c><01:16:45.960><c> $20,000

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• of money before the some of us run out of money before the end<00:23:38.799><c> of</c><00:23:38.919><
• ><c> of</c> happen to some of the people some of happen to some of the people some of them<00:42:58.079
• </c> of December of last year of December of last year 2024<01:15:48.760><c> nearly</c><01:15:49.239>
• </c><02:11:03.320><c> of</c> requirements of of requirements of of advocates<02:11:05.239><c> in</c><
• We have a temporary surge now of the 240 because we are doing two modular repairs at Halawa, so it's

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Public Safety Committee held a hearing on House Bill 433, which would appropriate $4 million for Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation re-entry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Director Tommy Johnson said the department supports the bill’s intent but noted the governor’s executive budget already includes $4 million for the same purpose and asked that the measure defer to that budget. Supporters, including the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, Community Alliance on Prisons, and the ACLU, backed the funding but urged that it be tied to a clear re-entry plan, performance measures, transparency, and regular reporting to the legislature. They emphasized that re-entry should begin at intake and involve community partnerships, housing, treatment, employment, and family reunification services. Committee members questioned the department about current re-entry services, pre-trial detainees, and how the new funds would be used. Johnson said the department’s current statewide re-entry budget is about $1.5 million to $1.7 million, separate from the larger Corrections Program Services Division budget for in-facility programs. He described the proposed $4 million as supporting a mix of services, including a pilot apprenticeship program, substance abuse treatment, navigator or warm-handoff services, and short-term transitional housing. He also said the department already tracks performance outcomes in its annual report and can provide a matrix showing the intake-to-discharge process, program contracts, and volunteer organizations. The discussion also covered pre-trial detainees, electronic monitoring, and mental health services. Johnson said the department has limited jurisdiction over pre-trial detainees but works with courts to seek supervised release when possible; he noted that many requests are denied, though electronic monitoring has improved release rates somewhat. On mental health, he said the jail is not an ideal therapeutic setting for people found unfit to proceed and suggested a secure community-based step-down facility run by the Department of Health for those needing care above what the jail can provide but below forensic-level treatment. No vote or final action on the bill was taken during the hearing.

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• </c> of order for consideration of memorials. of order for consideration of memorials.
• </c> That is one of the tenants of every bit That is one of the tenants of every bit of<00:54:47.440>
• </c> to the needs of people of our districts. to the needs of people of our districts.
• </c> it's the intent of the of the sponsors. it's the intent of the of the sponsors.
• committee of the of the report of the committee of the whole.<03:26:43.359><c> Mr.

Keywords: 981, all

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• /c> the house and because of the size of the the house and because of the size of the tree<00:20:08.559
• </c><01:20:22.280><c> of</c> well that this is a section of of well that this is a section of of healthcare
• to have been repaired instead of just totaled, he would have had a rental car for the entire duration
• of the time it took to have the car repaired."
• The party is provided rental for like kind and quality vehicle for the duration of the repair, as long

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a non-germane amendment to HB 297 that would create the Granite State Home Mitigation and Resiliency Program. Insurance Commissioner DJ Beton, joined by department staff, explained that the proposal is intended to help homeowners afford insurance by funding proactive home improvements that reduce risk and improve insurability. He said the program would be funded by the first $1 million collected annually from the insurance premium tax, with grants of up to $10,000 available on a first-come, first-served basis. Beton described the problem as rising homeowners insurance premiums, hard-market underwriting, nonrenewals, and the resulting shift to more expensive surplus lines coverage. He said eligible projects could include roof fortification, exterior improvements, flood-related foundation work, and removal of hazardous trees or limbs. He cited similar programs in other states, especially Alabama, Louisiana, and North Carolina, as evidence the model can work and noted that industry representatives were present in support. He also said the program would use means testing aligned with the Department of Energy’s weatherization program to target lower-income applicants. Members asked about the non-germane process, who would administer the program, and how the bill would prevent misuse of grant funds. The commissioner said the department would administer the program using one repurposed existing position, with Treasury handling fund flow through an MOU. Staff explained that applicants would have to show completed work through a signed contract, itemized work, and a sworn contractor affidavit, with some upfront payment allowed for materials and the remainder paid after completion. The chair and members discussed that the amendment is being attached to a different bill only to move the proposal through committee and on to House Finance for further consideration.

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• The rain event dropped another five inches of rain across the county and emergency repair work that had
• , you know, spending spending 80% of our money helping to make repairs on equipment. that just continued
• gets kind of out of.
• Authority of the City of Austin.
• There's two main types of of rock out there, limestone of various types and Density and one of those

Committee: House Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• </c><00:59:03.920><c> of</c> question and the importance of of question and the importance of of referendums
• </c><01:32:47.480><c> or</c><01:32:47.600><c> replacement</c><01:32:48.040><c> of</c> Improvement repair
• or replacement of Improvement repair or replacement of fencing<01:32:48.840><c> used</c><01:32:49.159
• Each year I continue to buy some amount of fencing and supplies for repairs and upkeep, but I spent the
• amount of fencing and supplies<01:36:57.280><c> for</c><01:36:57.440><c> repairs</c><01:36:57.719><c

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• > Finance</c> the merger of the Department of Finance the merger of the Department of Finance the<00:
• </c> a lot of them went to Department of a lot of them went to Department of Commerce<00:23:51.120><c
• of thousands of people you know hundreds of thousands of people who<00:25:57.640><c> have</c><00:25:
• We sued them, won restitution and better repair policies, and got Haven Brook out of the state for good
• If you buy a lot of products, you have the right to repair, which requires you to only go back to them

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Do you have a sense of kind of 71 of 27.
• So all of it is for construction, maintenance, reconstruction, and repairs of the highway system.
• that amount goes for roadway reconstruction, repair, and rehabilitation. 27% of the total funding goes
• > of</c><01:36:14.080><c> the</c> was kind of in the lower bound of of the was kind of in the lower bound
• Some of them have a road charge pilot. purposes like roadway maintenance repair purposes like roadway

Keywords: 1183, house

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• President, I have the honor to inform you that the House of Representatives of the state of Minnesota
• And we have objective data that shows that we're billions of dollars behind in critical repairs to Minnesota's
• And we have objective data that shows that we're billions of dollars behind in critical repairs to Minnesota's
• dollars behind in that we're billions of dollars behind in critical<01:54:50.639><c> repairs</c><01:
• And with of good for a lot of people.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• December of 2026 so you kind of almost December of 2026 so you kind of almost have<00:02:15.720><c> to
• we'll spend a little bit of time at the end of this presentation to kind of walk through some of the
• we'll spend a little bit of time at the end of this presentation to kind of walk through some of the
• we'll spend a little bit of time at the end of this presentation to kind of walk through some of the
• of the of the about now is on page eight of the of the packet<00:53:47.720><c> so</c><00:53:48.119><

Bills: HF770 , HF857 , HF38 , HF1500 , HF43

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF770, Rural Finance Authority, RFA, capital investment, state bonds, general obligation bonds, bonding bill, agricultural loans, farm loans, beginning farmer, new farmer, seller-sponsored loans, loan restructuring, agricultural improvement loans, livestock expansion, modernization loans, rural development, Minnesota agriculture, farm credit, chapter 41B

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• of the month of month of April but most of the month of April<00:15:27.480><c> and</c><00:15:27.759>
• </c> through the end of March which is one of through the end of March which is one of the<00:18:54.120
• </c> the Town of Warner Warner is a town of the Town of Warner Warner is a town of just<00:40:40.319>
• </c> out of the pockets of taxpayers out of the pockets of taxpayers additionally<00:41:06.800><c> it's
• c><00:56:46.160><c> is</c> greatest expense of of of for over is greatest expense of of of for over is

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• the authority of the UT System Board of Regents.
• Elthoff, and it's my honor to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Regents of the University of Texas
• endowment on a maintenance and and repair crew have to account for that right it's part of the cost
• of Dr.
• We’ve talked a lot about hundreds of millions of dollars of input.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Higher Education met to review interim charges on the Permanent University Fund (PUF), the Available University Fund (AUF), the Higher Education Fund (HEAF), and the Texas University Fund (TUF). Legislative Budget Board staff outlined how each fund works, including PUF’s constitutional role for UT and Texas A&M, HEAF’s capital support for institutions outside those systems, and TUF’s research funding for eligible universities. They also described TUF’s growing corpus and distribution changes, and noted which institutions are nearing eligibility. Committee members asked about distribution formulas, comparisons to other states, and how funds are allocated among system institutions.

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• Curtin on behalf of the California Conference of Carpenters. behalf of the California Conference of Carpenters
• Isha Ayur, on behalf of the City of Beaumont, the City of Carlsbad, the City of Corona, the City of El
• Beaumont, the City of Carlsbad, the City of Corona, the City of El Cerrito, the City of Foster City,
• the City of Glendale, the City of Merced, the City of Rancho Cucamonga, the City of Redwood City, the
• So the premise of the bill is that once you've gotten your repairs done and you make the call to get

Committee: Senate Housing

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Isha Ayur, on behalf of the City of Beaumont, the City of Carlsbad, the City of Corona, the City of El
• of Corona, City of El Cerrito, Beaumont, the City of Carlsbad, City of Corona, City of El Cerrito, City
• of Foster City, the City of Glendale, City of Merced, City of Rancho Cucamonga, City of Redwood City
• like it shouldn't take all of this and and so part of part of part of the answer I know we're trying
• So the premise of the bill is that once you've gotten your repairs done and you make the call to get

Summary: The committee began without a quorum and operated briefly as a subcommittee while the chair outlined public comment procedures and the consent calendar. The first major item was AB 1751, a townhome/homeownership measure by Assembly Members Quirk-Silva and Wicks. The author accepted amendments to strike the bill’s wage provision and to limit unit size and project size, but declined other proposed amendments on downzoning, demolition protections, and site restrictions. Supporters, including the New California Coalition and California Conference of Carpenters, argued the bill would expand attainable homeownership and create more townhome sites; opponents and “opposed unless amended” witnesses raised concerns about renter protections, demolition/displacement, density impacts, and local control. Several labor groups and local government representatives were neutral or supportive of the amended bill, while the committee members discussed the tension between housing production and worker protections. The committee ultimately passed AB 1751 as amended to the Senate Committee on Local Government on a roll call vote, with the bill held on call for absent members. The committee then heard AB 750, which expands HCD’s Portfolio Reinvestment Program to more at-risk affordable housing developments needing rehabilitation. The author and supporters from the California Housing Consortium and California Housing Partnership said the bill would help preserve deed-restricted housing facing expiring affordability restrictions and disrepair, especially when paired with anticipated bond funding. Members asked about the program’s prior funding and how it works to keep units affordable through rehabilitation rather than state takeover; the author emphasized the goal was preservation of existing affordable housing stock. AB 750 passed to the Senate Appropriations Committee on a roll call vote and was held on call for absent senators. The consent calendar was also approved on call. Next, the committee heard AB 306, which would create a more workable statewide appeals and code-interpretation process at the California Building Standards Commission for local building code decisions. The author and supporters from AIA California and the Housing Action Coalition said the bill would reduce inconsistent interpretations across 540 jurisdictions, improve transparency, and support housing innovation while preserving local authority over local matters. Members discussed how the bill would interact with local amendments and alternative methods and means, and the committee moved the bill to the Senate Committee on Local Government on a roll call vote. AB 2612, directing HCD and the Building Standards Commission to develop standards for plug-in photovoltaic systems in new construction, also advanced to Appropriations after supportive testimony and brief questions about safety standards and stakeholder consultation. AB 1070, which orders a study on allowing 3- to 10-unit missing-middle housing under the Residential Code and requires a one-time report on code-related cost pressures, passed to Appropriations after building officials removed opposition. Later, AB 2181, a narrow bill concerning hotel and motel valuation and density bonus potential, passed to Local Government after testimony from Unite Here and others about protecting hospitality jobs and preventing speculative appraisals. Finally, AB 1237, clarifying safety rules for private in-unit pools in hotels and condominiums, passed to Health after the author described added safety measures such as pool covers, alarms, emergency devices, certified operators, and AEDs.

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• In terms of heights, it depends. In terms of heights, it depends on the type of station.
• I mean, you know, part of—not part of—one of the primary reasons, outside of just overall improving people's
• Moritop here on behalf of the City of San Diego.
• Much of the... ...community that was destroyed, full of homeowners and full of renters.
• administration in terms of taking out the underpinnings of... ...of taking out the underpinnings of

Summary: The committee heard several housing bills, with the longest discussion focused on SB 79, which would allow more housing near high-capacity transit stops and on transit agency-owned land. The author and supporters argued it would address California’s housing shortage, reduce vehicle miles traveled, and strengthen transit systems by putting more residents near rail and rapid transit. Supporters included housing advocates, local officials, environmental groups, and transit-oriented development organizations. Opponents, including many cities, the League of California Cities, and some tenant and legal advocacy groups, raised concerns about affordability requirements, displacement, demolition protections, local control, and the bill’s interaction with existing local planning efforts. The committee discussed amendments to strengthen anti-displacement protections, minimum density, affordability standards, and a local flexibility alternative, and SB 79 was moved out on a due-pass-as-amended vote of 8-1, with one member not voting. The committee then took up SB 21, which would amend the Housing Crisis Act to allow limited unit reductions when converting deed-restricted SRO buildings into larger, more livable affordable units with private bathrooms, kitchens, and supportive services. The author and nonprofit housing providers said many SRO buildings are financially unsustainable and that the bill would preserve deeply affordable housing while improving conditions for residents. There was no organized opposition testimony at the hearing, though one business property group registered opposition. Members expressed support for the preservation-focused approach, and SB 21 was approved on an 8-0 vote and sent to the Assembly Committee on Local Government. Next, SB 92 was heard, a measure to close a density bonus loophole by limiting how much additional commercial floor area a project can receive and preventing the law from being used to justify very large nonresidential projects with only minimal affordable housing. The author cited a San Diego project as an example of the problem, and the City of San Diego supported the bill as a reasonable fix. Several labor and housing groups also supported it, while no formal opposition witnesses testified. The committee accepted amendments, members praised the effort to curb abuse while preserving feasibility, and SB 92 passed on a 7-0 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 522, which would extend just-cause eviction protections to units rebuilt after disaster if they had previously been covered by the Tenant Protection Act. The author and the Los Angeles City Attorney said the bill would help preserve rental housing in disaster-affected communities, especially after the Pacific Palisades fires, and would not create new rent control. Opponents, including apartment, realtor, and property owner groups, argued it would add burdens to rebuilding and could discourage reconstruction. Members raised questions about whether existing law already protects returning tenants and whether the bill was necessary, and the hearing continued into committee discussion.

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• </c> examples of brazen fraud. examples of brazen fraud.
• We haven't seen the scope of work of if the new system would take on all of the data requirement.
• We haven't seen the scope of work of if the new system would take on all of the data requirement.
• </c> cost of government, the size of cost of government, the size of government<00:43:07.599><c> to</
• general's office or other parts of government in order to get a better understanding of the scope of

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Senate Republican leaders held a press event to roll out a package of anti-fraud proposals focused on state welfare and human services programs. Mark Johnson opened by citing recent fraud scandals, including a shuttered housing program and reports of vulnerable adults being left without care while providers billed for full services, and said Republicans want top-down reform, stronger accountability, new technology, and tighter oversight of taxpayer dollars. Michael Kreun said Republicans support an independent Office of Inspector General and argued the Senate-passed bill should not be weakened in the House; he also said the Senate should restore its role in confirming agency commissioners, especially at DHS, which he described as central to the fraud problem. Jordan Rasmusson outlined a plan to stop “blank checks” for DHS and DCYF services by requiring legislative audit review when a program exceeds budget by 5 percent and legislative approval for additional spending at 10 percent over budget. He also said DHS should adopt basic integrity tools such as electronic visit verification and client sign-off. Steve Drazkowski described two bills: a statewide “do-not-pay” list to block payments to ineligible people or entities, and an “I’m Not a Robot” proposal for Medicaid managed care that would require enrollee verification forms, with a 2 percent payment withhold used to encourage compliance and potentially fund county system upgrades. Mark Krueger said the state should improve technology and data use for eligibility determinations, citing other states’ rapid fraud-fighting systems, and proposed penalties for false reporting to the Legislative Auditor after a DHS audit found falsified site-visit records. Steve Gruenhagen said his bill would require DHS and DCYF to resume annual fraud-prevention and oversight reports to the legislature, which he said had stopped after 2017 despite rising fraud cases. Michael Holmstrom proposed unannounced site visits for all DHS and DCYF providers before enrollment, reenrollment, and revalidation, funded through provider service fees, and cited a recent case involving a woman with autism who was billed for far more care than she received. In the Q&A, Kreun said House Democrats’ delete-everything amendment to the inspector general bill removed the law enforcement division and stripped the bill of its “teeth,” and he suggested the governor’s office may have been involved in efforts to replace the bill with a weaker coordination council model. No votes were taken in the press conference.

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• Think of it this way: I have one project of 20 units of $1 million single-family homes as a part of a
• She said there are a lot of issues, like the failure to repair units while owners are forced to pay $115,000
• </c><00:26:37.760><c> the</c> of CPAs I'm a board member of the of CPAs I'm a board member of the hscpa
• </c><00:32:51.240><c> of</c> officer for the uh public Board of of officer for the uh public Board of
• </c><00:49:28.680><c> the</c> of that system over the life of the of that system over the life of the

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 117 on condominiums. Testifiers were split: reserve-study professionals and the Community Associations Institute opposed tying reserve requirements to assessed value, arguing reserve studies should be based on actual components and costs and that the bill could lead to over- or under-collection. Condominium owners and advocates supported the bill, saying some associations are not completing reserve studies or are failing to provide audits and adequate funding, and urging stronger fiduciary accountability. A member later asked about compliance rates, and a witness said he was not aware of any association that had failed to do a reserve study, estimating compliance at well over 95 percent, likely close to 100 percent. The committee then took testimony on HB 544 on pet insurance, which drew support from the Attorney General’s office and the Insurance Division with comments about contract-impairment issues, as well as support from the North American Pet Health Insurance Association and the Hawaiian Humane Society. Testifiers said the bill would help consumers understand and use pet insurance as veterinary costs rise. HB 983 on certified public accountants also drew mostly support, with the Hawaii Society of CPAs and the Hawaii Association of Public Accountants offering conditional support and proposed amendments. Public accountants said the bill could help address a shortage of CPAs and expand pathways into the profession, while some speakers cautioned that the language needed clarification and that public accounting experience should be tied to CPA-firm work. An instructor from UH West Oahu said students cannot afford the extra credits currently required and would benefit from a more accessible pathway. The committee also heard HB 1050 on Title 24, with DCCA supporting the measure and no opposition or questions. The discussion then moved to HB 256 HD1 on environmental protection and incinerator emissions. The Department of Health offered comments, while Energy Justice Network and Climate Protectors Hawaii supported strengthening the bill, warning that it could weaken existing standards at H-Power unless amended to preserve stricter state rules and require modern pollution controls. A member questioned the Department of Health about H-Power’s permits and whether additional controls would be required if federal rules change; the department said permits are reviewed every five years and that the facility currently meets state and federal requirements, while EPA rules remain in a public comment process. Finally, the committee heard HB 1051 HD1 on energy efficiency portfolio standards, with support from the Consumer Advocate, State Energy Office, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, Public Utilities Commission, and Hawaii Energy. The committee then heard HB 350 HD1 on energy, where the State Energy Office supported the bill, Solar Ray Corporation offered conditional comments urging any new mandated water-heating technology to meet the same efficiency level as existing solar thermal systems, and the Kauai Climate Action Coalition testified in support. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• So we are sending thousands and tens of thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars out of state when
• in the modernization of the Port of New Bedford.
• I'm vice chair of the Town of Westport Board of Health.
• I'm vice chair of the town of Westport Board of Health.
• So on behalf of all of that in the Town of Fairhaven, please accept my support for the creation of the

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills related to environmental, natural resources, and maritime issues. Representative Markey testified in support of H. 1000, which would create a commission to study financing wastewater infrastructure, especially in southeastern Massachusetts and the South Shore, citing combined sewer overflows and impacts on aquaculture. Members agreed the core challenge is finding long-term financing for wastewater solutions. The committee also heard testimony on H. 902 to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation, with supporters describing its role in expanding access, supporting underrepresented communities, and helping grow the outdoor economy. Related testimony also supported H. 986, which would codify the Division of Ecological Restoration and the Office of Fishing and Boating Access within the Department of Fish and Game, with witnesses emphasizing habitat restoration, flood reduction, public access, and boating/fishing opportunities. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 901/S. 597, “An Act Providing Nature for All,” which would dedicate existing sporting goods sales tax revenue to a new conservation fund. Supporters from Mass Audubon, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Appalachian Mountain Club, Trust for Public Land, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, and conservation groups argued the bill would provide a sustainable revenue stream for land conservation, parks, trails, wetlands, water protection, and climate resilience, while also advancing environmental justice and outdoor recreation. They said the state needs roughly $300 million more per year to meet land conservation goals and that the bill could generate about $100 million annually without raising taxes. Committee members asked about balancing conservation with housing and development, and witnesses said the goals are compatible and that the bill includes safeguards. Witnesses also noted similar funding models in other states. The hearing also included H. 1053, a bill to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Regional planning and watershed advocates said the river faces bacterial contamination, heavy metals, combined sewer overflows, and other pollution, and that a formal collaborative would help coordinate municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits across the watershed and possibly across state lines. Another bill, H. 4109, would relocate harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor to allow reconstruction of deteriorating bulkheads at a waterfront industrial site; the New Bedford Port Authority, engineers, and the property owner said the change is needed for permitting and would support port modernization and jobs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on S. 641 regarding marine pilotage in New Bedford. Supporters argued the bill would remove a District 3 pilotage restriction and improve port flexibility and offshore wind operations, while opponents warned it would undermine the state’s compulsory pilotage system, weaken safety, and allow ship owners to shop for pilots. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• We conducted the sunset review of the Board of Cosmetology in 2013 and the Board of Barbers in 2021.
• As a result of the consolidation of the Board of Barbers and the Board of Cosmetology, effective in 2022
• the director of the Arizona Department of Gaming.
• repair, replacement, and removal of the stadium.
• The authority reported that its excess cash reserves are needed for the costs of future repair, replacement

Committee: Senate Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee of Reference

Keywords: 1182, all

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• To the rest of the members of this body, this is a perfect example of one of those bills that, you know
• We got lots of bugs, lots of problems.
• Claiming, you know, one of these inspection places tried claiming that they needed repairs that they
• of this.
• of this.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the House Journal by a 125-0 roll call vote. Members then spent a large portion of the morning recognizing special guests, interns, students, and constituents, including school groups, interns, a Savannah Bananas player, and several birthday and personal privilege announcements. On legislation, the House agreed to conference on Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1421. The chamber then took up Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1000, a bipartisan measure to reauthorize the Missouri Tourism Supplemental Revenue Fund and continue support for the Division of Tourism and Missouri Film Office. Supporters from both parties emphasized tourism’s economic importance statewide; the bill passed 136-6. The House next debated House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1020, an omnibus Department of Revenue bill covering fee office contracting, vehicle registration penalties, Real ID document retention, and other DOR changes. The body adopted an amendment lowering late registration penalties, making document retention opt-in, and restoring a five-year plate option, followed by a second amendment removing cosmetic damage as a basis for rejecting rebuilt-vehicle inspections. The bill then passed 130-10. Later, the House began debate on a combined judiciary/civil legislation bill involving insurance assignment-of-benefits restrictions, anti-SLAPP protections, workers’ compensation and court administration changes, and expungement-related funding; members adopted a title change and several amendments, including one to make attorney-fee awards more even in anti-SLAPP motions, while also debating a proposed St. Louis police legal expense fund amendment and whether it had been properly vetted.