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• My understanding is that this is the one where it requires MDOT to use existing resources. Mr.
• </c><00:53:02.720><c> and</c><00:53:02.960><c> making</c><00:53:03.200><c> our</c> gaining efficiencies
• and making our gaining efficiencies and making our streets<00:53:03.680><c> and</c><00:53:03.839><c>
• c><01:29:10.639><c> in</c><01:29:11.440><c> a</c><01:29:11.679><c> lot</c> gains, and improving efficiency
• in a lot gains, and improving efficiency in a lot of<01:29:12.000><c> industries</c><01:29:12.560><c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We are, as a way of improving efficiency. We're not expanding government.
• So again, we're able to be more efficient without expanding government.
• So this is truly about efficiency in government. With that, any other discussion? Seeing none, Mr.
• I think we're working on that efficiency.
• I think we're working on that efficiency.

Bills: SB1023 , SB1145 , SB1242 , SB1247

Committee: House Health & Human Services

Keywords: optometrists, eye exams, eyeglass prescriptions, healthcare, vision care, behavior analysis, licensing, psychologist examiners, state regulations, committee authority, mental health, court-ordered treatment, outpatient treatment, audiovisual technology, secure facilities, evaluations, guardian powers, patient rights, assisted living, occupants

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• We are a research and education organization in support of sound tax policy, efficient spending, and
• We are a research and education organization in support of sound tax policy, efficient spending, and
• way to do more effective and efficient way to do tax<01:17:54.880><c> policy.
• Um, neutrality or economic efficiency, introducing economic distortions into the market violates that
• My preference is to cut taxes for everybody, and that is the most efficient, effective thing we can do

Bills: HF3127 , HF3524 , HF3525 , HF3754

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: taxation, pass-through entity, qualifying owner, partnership, S corporation, tax return, overtime compensation, tax deduction, income tax, federal regulations, tax reform, tip income, federal tax deduction, Minnesota Statutes, individual income, employer contributions, Trump accounts, federal law, gross income exclusion, 1183

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• Um and they are low already from what they propose, but we want this to be um affordable and efficient
• </c> to be um affordable and and efficient to be um affordable and and efficient for<00:05:12.080><c>
• ><c> taxpayer</c><00:19:54.320><c> dollars</c><00:19:54.640><c> with</c> efficient with the taxpayer
• dollars with efficient with the taxpayer dollars with elections<00:19:56.000><c> um</c><00:19:56.160>
• </c> friends at the county um for efficiency friends at the county um for efficiency and<00:26:05.520

Bills: SJ0001 , SF0017

Committee: House Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, forestry management, good neighbor authority, state lands, employee funding, donations, revolving account, 916, all

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• That they have the staff to deploy all these resources?
• Like, is that knowledge in those resources going to come from the bottom up because they know that's
• Strategically use the resources we have more effectively and boost performance.
• Moving on to slide 11, federal grant data shows significant resources for health care.
• We received a list of how those resources could be expended, and particularly as we've dealt with it,

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

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• Committee on Government Efficiency will come to order. Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
• This is Government Efficiency, so we try to be as efficient as possible.
• This is Government Efficiency, so we try to be as efficient as possible.
• That's very efficient. It's very similar to how I run my committee over in the Senate.
• And once again, we're in Government Efficiency and Downsizing Committee.

Committee: House Government Efficiency

Summary: The Committee on Government Efficiency first established a quorum and then went into executive session, where it voted House Bill 2809 do pass by an 11-0 vote, with two members present. The committee then moved to public hearings after noting House Bill 3108 would not be heard that day. Senator Nick Schroer presented Senate Bills 977 and 1011, which were described as “American law for American courts” measures restating that the U.S. Constitution, the Missouri Constitution, and state law cannot be superseded by foreign laws, foreign treaties, or outside organizations, except in narrow circumstances such as voluntary business agreements and certain Hague-related matters. Supporters said the bills were needed to prevent courts or local governments from relying on foreign or religious law in ways that could override fundamental rights, while opponents and questioners raised concerns about private arbitration, family-law contracts, tribal jurisdiction, and whether the bills were unnecessary or targeted specific religions or organizations. A witness from Liberty Link Missouri testified in favor, saying the law should be restated even if it is technically unnecessary. No vote was taken on the Senate bills during the hearing. The committee also heard House Bill 2589, which would require only a rear license plate on vehicles. The sponsor argued the change would save money and align Missouri with many other states, while noting he had consulted a sheriff who did not object. Members raised concerns about law enforcement, camera enforcement, stalking victims, and whether some vehicles or commercial categories would still need two plates. Supporters cited fiscal savings and convenience, while opponents emphasized public-safety and identification concerns. No vote was taken on House Bill 2589, and the hearing was closed after no additional witnesses came forward.

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• Senate Budget Subcommittee 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection, and Energy.
• Senate Budget Subcommittee 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection, and Energy will come to order.
• I’m Wade Crowfoot, and I lead the California Natural Resources Agency.
• That is also a good resource for us to have fresh water reserved.
• So James Newcomb is from the Department of Water Resources. Let me defer to him.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an overview of the May Revision from the Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst’s Office, focused on resources, environmental protection, energy, and related budget issues. Finance said the May Revision keeps the budget balanced in 2026-27 and 2027-28, narrows the structural deficit, and proposes major investments in natural resources, including Proposition 4 bond funding for the Golden Gate Fields acquisition, wildlife refuge and wetland projects, Fort Ord Dunes campground operations, Healthy Rivers and Landscapes, wildfire-human coexistence, and beverage container recycling. The LAO praised stronger-than-expected revenues but argued the state still has a structural deficit and is relying too heavily on reserves, recommending more reserve deposits and fewer new discretionary expenditures. Members questioned several proposals, especially the Golden Gate Fields purchase and the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program. Agency officials said the Golden Gate Fields site is a time-limited opportunity, would be remediated by the current owner, transferred to East Bay Regional Park District after closing, and restricted to park/open-space uses rather than commercial development. On Healthy Rivers and Landscapes, Finance and the Natural Resources Agency said the $25 million request would help launch year one of the program, support scientific monitoring, and maintain commitments to environmental flows and habitat restoration; the LAO said the request was premature because the Bay-Delta plan has not yet been formally adopted and the state’s total funding commitment remains unclear. Officials also discussed water storage, subsidence, and the need for ongoing investments in aquifer recharge, aqueduct repairs, and recycling. The committee also reviewed a proposed $1 million shift for the Coexisting with Wildlife Initiative. Fish and Wildlife and the Cattlemen’s Association said the money would support limited-term staffing, deterrence tools, and livestock-loss compensation, while acknowledging the amount is modest compared with the need. Members emphasized the growing human-wildlife conflict problem and the importance of nonlethal deterrence and public education. The discussion then turned to greenhouse gas reduction fund revenues and transit; members warned that lower auction revenues and possible CARB rule changes could leave little or nothing for Tier 3 programs such as transit, clean water, and air-quality programs. Finance and the LAO said the Legislature should plan for multiple revenue scenarios and consider whether the existing cap-and-invest spending framework still matches current revenue expectations and priorities.

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• We will have to change our hardware systems and divert state resources.
• It's an inefficient use of state resources, and I hope we will vote down this motion.
• We will have to change our hardware systems and divert state resources.
• It's an inefficient use of state resources, and I hope we will vote down this motion.
• Thank you. resources what will happen for sure is resources what will happen for sure is enroles<02:08

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• President, your Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency, having under consideration
• President, your Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency, having under consideration
• President, your Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency, having under consideration
• Government Efficiency Committee amendment, C.A. Township, David Marsworth. Senator Farnsworth. Mr.
• President, your Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency, having under consideration

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, welcomed former Senator Limpancrazi, and recognized page Owen Washburn and his family. The chamber then moved through messages and second-reading listings, and the Committee of the Whole considered several House bills. HB 2398, dealing with watercraft operation and peer-to-peer watercraft sharing insurance, received a floor amendment clarifying the types of insurers that may provide primary commercial boat liability coverage and was reported do pass as amended. HB 2477, relating to the Arizona Education Savings Plan, was amended to add investment guardrails, conflict-of-interest protections, an advisory team, limits on land investments, and statutory treatment of the local government investment pool, then reported do pass as amended. The Committee of the Whole also considered HB 2251 on midwifery, which was amended to transfer oversight of licensed midwives from the Department of Health Services to the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board, add a licensed midwife to the board, separate midwife and naturopathic funds, apply investigative and disciplinary procedures, and make conforming changes; it was reported do pass as amended. HB 2991, concerning minors’ access to technology content and social media, drew extensive debate. A floor amendment revised age-signal and parental-consent procedures, changed default settings language, removed a private right of action, and made other technical changes. Senators Tise, Epstein, and others argued the bill still raised serious First Amendment and censorship concerns, while Senator Bullock defended it as a child-safety measure that did not require uploading ID. The bill was ultimately reported do pass as amended. In third reading, the Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole report, retained HB 2397 on the calendar, and voted on several bills. HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2763, HB 2786, HB 2771, HB 2782, and HB 4117 passed; HB 2457, HB 2494, and HB 2696 failed. HB 2457 and HB 2494 drew opposition over local control and land-use concerns, while HB 2696, aimed at fuel and gas prices, drew criticism that the Commerce Authority was not the right vehicle and that the issue was driven by federal policy. HB 4117, relating to offenses against public order and religious services, passed after sharp debate over whether it would protect worship or chill protest and free speech, with opponents warning of vague language and potential political prosecutions. The Senate also voted to reconsider its prior action on HB 2311 and HB 2601, requested the House return HB 2995 for reconsideration, and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 10:00 a.m.

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• </c> and human resources and human resources took<01:36:34.159><c> action</c> took action took action
• The fifth goal is to improve board efficiencies.
• The fifth goal is to improve board efficiencies.
• </c> and efficiencies. and efficiencies.
• that you said, be efficient, follow the that you said, be efficient, follow the laws,<03:45:27.600><c

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint House Committee on Tourism and Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism held an informational briefing on the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s interim action plans, current projects, contract updates, destination management action plans, and state auditor findings. Interim CEO Caroline Anderson described her role as temporary and said she was focused on identifying problems, gathering information, communicating with stakeholders, and implementing solutions. She said HTA is now operating as a typical state agency subject to state controls, but noted that HTA’s work often involves nontraditional programs that can create process errors. She also said she had directed staff to review the auditor’s findings on the destination management action plan process and that the review was posted publicly. A major topic was the search for a permanent CEO and the agency’s restructuring under SB 1571. HTA board chair Tata Po said he hoped to select a CEO within about four months, with three to six finalists expected in roughly two to two-and-a-half months, and said the job description would largely remain the same except for compensation and reporting changes under the new law. Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism representatives explained that HTA’s board is now advisory and does not approve the budget, while DBEDT retains budget authority. They also said HTA is working with the governor’s office and DBEDT on contract and budget transitions, including a possible shift to a calendar-year process so grantees and contractors have more certainty. Members pressed HTA on staffing, oversight, and accountability, especially around the destination stewardship team and the CNHA/Kilohana and HVCB contracts. HTA said the destination stewardship team supports destination management and product development, including workforce development, sports, and implementation of destination management action plans, and that staff provide direction to contractors rather than simply handing work over to them. Anderson said the stewardship team had 11 people and that the destination management side covered about 15 contracts, while the branding side had three managers overseeing nine contracts. She said the agency had 47 contracts overall and that the major contracts included CNHA/Kilohana and HVCB. Several members criticized HTA’s management history, questioned staffing qualifications and compensation, and expressed concern that the agency had lost public trust. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.

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• That's a tremendous resource that we have here in New Mexico.
• Thank you for putting the resources in the Economic Development Department.
• Well, we're finally putting the resources in place to see some of this happen.
• Having this dedicated staff to be able to focus on those specific resources and.
• We have more natural resources in this state than most any state around.

Committee: House Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee

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• That interpretation would again violate federal law and invite litigation, diverting resources away from
• diverting resources away from meaningful<00:02:54.680><c> energy</c><00:02:55.159><c> policy</c><00:
• resource resource plans<00:28:49.320><c> these</c> plans these plans these plans<00:28:51.519><c> describe
• </c><00:28:52.519><c> what</c><00:28:52.840><c> resources</c><00:28:53.640><c> we</c><00:28:53.840><c
• > use</c><00:28:54.240><c> to</c> plans describe what resources we use to plans describe what resources

Keywords: 1183, house

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• like bargaining unit determination, benefits disputes, and unfair labor practices in a way that is efficient
• bargaining unit determination, benefits, disputes, unfair labor processes, practices in a way that is efficient
• Increased penalties will serve as a meaningful deterrent against noncompliance and generate additional resources
• Cartwright Act with SB 1365 to just the four city attorneys with populations over 750,000 would add resources

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• we do have written testimony and support from the operating engineers local 3 as well as Pacific Resource
• Federal workforce policy has evolved to encourage alignment and efficiency.
• Federal workforce policy has evolved to encourage alignment and efficiency.
• Uh, we also lack the resources and expertise to administer a new health insurance program, and the measure

Bills: SB2141 , SB2593 , SB2824 , SB2135 , SB2115

Committee: House Labor

Keywords: retirement, law enforcement, pension, public safety, employee contributions, Law Enforcement Standards Board, LESB, civil service exemption, collective bargaining exemption, law enforcement certification, police standards, law enforcement training, officer certification, training and curriculum coordinator, lead investigative agent, administrative manager, administrator, Hawaii HRS 76-16, Hawaii HRS 139-3, personnel exemption

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• we're proposing another committee trip this year in conjunction with the Committee of Recreation Resources
• ><c> to</c><00:05:22.479><c> go</c><00:05:22.639><c> with</c><00:05:22.800><c> us</c> recreation resources
• uh to go with us recreation resources uh to go with us because<00:05:23.280><c> it</c><00:05:23.440>
• This would allow the department a more efficient way to post these notices.
• It's not more efficient, but it's more cost effective because if I buy a box of 20 .45-70s, I could spend

Committee: House Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Line 35 is for the Biofertilizer Innovation and Efficiency Program in FY 26-27.
• Clause J is an appropriation for Chair Anderson's biofertilizer innovation and efficiency program that
• definition of commercial nitrogen fertilizer for Chair Anderson's biofertilizer innovation and efficiency
• </c><00:41:01.440><c> that</c><00:41:01.560><c> can</c><00:41:01.880><c> allow</c> accessing resources
• that can allow accessing resources that can allow Minnesota<00:41:02.599><c> Farmers</c><00:41:02.920

Bills: HF1704

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• We have higher-efficiency fuel vehicles that pay less than others, and we even have hybrids that are
• that have lower fuel efficiencies, they'll pay less.
• that have lower fuel efficiencies, they'll pay less.
• <00:07:53.680><c> higher</c><00:07:53.879><c> fuel</c><00:07:54.159><c> efficiency</c> efficiency higher
• fuel efficiency efficiency higher fuel efficiency they'll<00:07:54.840><c> pay</c><00:07:55.000><c>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1480 on transportation and road usage charging. Supporters included the Department of Transportation, the Hawaii State Energy Office, county representatives, and the Tax Foundation, while an automotive industry witness opposed the bill, arguing it would be unfair to rural drivers and those with longer commutes. Committee discussion focused on equity, rural impacts, and whether the measure should be tied to future rail funding. The committees ultimately recommended SB 1480 pass with amendments, including broadening allowable uses of funds, clarifying language on infrastructure and safety, addressing motor scooters, and striking a proposed new subaccount; the recommendation was adopted by both committees, with one no vote in TCA. For SB 970 on taxation, the Tax Foundation said the employer transit tax credit would be more efficient as a direct subsidy program, and the Department of Taxation recommended several changes, including a sunset date of December 31, 2030, anti-double-benefit language, deletion of certain reporting requirements, and an effective date of December 31, 2025. The department estimated the bill would reduce revenues by about $11.6 million over the four-year period it would be in effect. The committees moved SB 970 forward with amendments to include bike share in the credit and add a defective date, leaving the department’s suggested changes for later consideration; the recommendation was adopted. The committees also advanced SB 1008 on parking and SB 1088 on electric vehicle charging infrastructure without amendments. DCAB strongly supported SB 1008, saying it would help counties enforce accessible parking design requirements, and noted a related bill without the EV portion. SB 1088 drew broad support from the Public Utilities Commission, State Energy Office, county and advocacy groups, and individuals; one question raised whether the bill should sunset, but the response was that Hawaii still lacks sufficient EV charging infrastructure and the measure expands eligibility for affordable housing. Both bills were recommended to pass unamended and the recommendations were adopted. The Transportation and Culture and Arts committee then heard SB 1011 on the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program, with testimony in strong support from individuals and the State Archivist, who suggested preserving award recipients’ archives, photos, oral histories, and clippings. The committee also heard SB 441 on the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, with support from the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi, the Hawaii Theatre Center, musicians, and others emphasizing cultural value, workforce stability, and statewide access to the arts. The transcript then moved to SB 1581 on the Hawaii Japan Pacific Peace Monument and SB 1577 relating to the State Foundation on the Arts; on SB 1577, the Attorney General warned that using the Works of Special Art Fund for operating purposes could jeopardize the tax-exempt status of related bonds and recommended deleting section five, while also pointing to the Performing Arts Special Fund as an alternative.

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• that slows down their daily processes and maybe there's some room for improvement in terms of efficiencies
• So that's one item that the agencies felt like maybe there's some efficiencies that don't even have to
• This task force is to look at efficiencies in cost and in statutory and whatever else, whatever other
• red tape or roadblocks there are for efficient government, which is maybe an oxymoron.
• we needed to add somebody to meet that requirement—that really wouldn't be efficient.

Committee: Joint Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency

Summary: The task force first approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, including a correction removing language that suggested the auditor’s office would contract with a security vendor. Members then moved to a bill draft on concessions (LC 27.0161.00000), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, clarify that proceeds go to the entity’s operating fund or general fund, and make other technical updates. OMB explained the draft and answered questions about scope, fragmentation, vendor restrictions, school districts, and whether concession proceeds could be directed to nonprofits; OMB said the draft could be refined further, including clarifying covered entities and contract length. No vote was taken on the draft during the discussion. OMB also reported on other survey items. It said a proposal to broadly allow agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering/land surveying vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is working well for the agencies that already have it. On legal notices, OMB said it has been working with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernization, including an ADA-compliant online notice system and possible statutory updates to reflect changing technology and notice definitions. On click-through agreements for routine IT purchases, OMB and the Attorney General’s office said policy clarification—not statutory change—was enough, and the $20,000 threshold was intended to distinguish low-dollar adhesive contracts from purchases where terms can be negotiated. The committee also heard that OMB and the Center for Distance Education had resolved questions about alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures through existing policy, so no statutory changes were needed there. North Dakota University System representatives gave a brief update on ongoing collaboration with OMB on statutory efficiency ideas, including concessions and surplus property. Finally, the task force discussed a draft on requirements for new or expanded spending programs, which would require agencies to identify purpose, expected benefits, alternatives, success measures, and full implementation costs, and would require reporting on outcomes over time. Members debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how to use the new program evaluators, whether real-time dashboards should be used, and how to choose which programs to evaluate; staff from Legislative Council said they would work with OMB and the auditor’s office to revise the draft and process.

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• </c> on how our resources are directed. on how our resources are directed.
• </c> Aquatic Resources. Aquatic Resources.
• </c> resources, our fisheries. resources, our fisheries.
• . resources. resources.
• , natural resources, for public resources, natural resources, for present<05:51:00.320><c> and</c><05

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Cochran talked about, then we should force those counties to actually spend the resources in those 60
• Already, very scarce judicial resources across our state.
• It does reduce litigation costs, and it also conserves already scarce judicial resources that I think
• It does reduce litigation costs, and it also conserves already scarce judicial resources that I think
• But the resources of our clients are already stretched so far already.

Bills: SB6239 , SB6074 , SB5886 , SB6041 , SB6190

Committee: Senate Law & Justice

Keywords: tort claims, state liability, Washington law, government accountability, legal process, parole, criminal justice reform, felony, recidivism, rehabilitation, public safety, personality rights, right of publicity, publicity rights, name image likeness, NIL, deepfake, AI-generated content, digital impersonation, forged digital likeness