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• Would you please recognize Senator Tom Woods to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag
• and the Oklahoma flag. »> Senator Woods, you are recognized to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to

Bills: SB1519 , SB1775 , SB1900 , SB1948 , SB2080 , SB1226 , SB1456 , SB1462 , SB1463 , SB1980 , SB1479 , SB1608 , SB1923

Keywords: municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI

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• It is a leading cause of death in our nation and in the state of Florida.
• Florida is one of the only leading states that does not have a state-funded public awareness campaign

Summary: The Committee on Physical Policy met to consider CS for SB 57A, the Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Initiative, sponsored by Senator Simon. The bill would create a statewide public health awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection and diagnosis, brain health, clinical trials, and outreach to older adults and higher-risk populations, with the department contracting with nonprofits for education and awareness efforts. Senator Simon and supporters cited Florida’s high Alzheimer’s prevalence, the lack of a state-funded awareness campaign, and the need to help families access information and treatment earlier. The committee heard supportive testimony from John Strader of the Alzheimer’s Association, who described his experience as a caregiver and said a local pilot awareness campaign increased calls to the helpline by more than 30 percent. Karen Morillo of AARP Florida and Tyler Jefferson of the Alzheimer’s Association waived in support. Several senators voiced strong support, including comments recognizing the burden on caregivers and praising Senator Simon’s advocacy. Senator Osgood asked about funding for implementation, and Senator Jones emphasized the need for the initiative to be fully funded. In closing, Senator Simon spoke personally about his mother’s diagnosis and the difficulty families face navigating Alzheimer’s without guidance, saying the bill is intended to help families get support earlier and prevent them from falling apart under the burden of the disease. The committee then voted on CS for SB 57A, and the bill was reported favorably. The meeting adjourned afterward.

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• It is the sixth leading cause of death in our nation and in the state of Florida.
• Florida is one of the only leading states that does not have a state-funded public awareness campaign

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And this is a team that I'm currently leading in the U.S. where we do analytical work in terms of unlocking
• And this is a team that I'm currently leading in the US where we do analytical work in terms of unlocking

Committee: Senate Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee convened and announced that Senate Bill 1041 would not be heard that day, with the meeting limited to a presentation to keep the agenda moving. Brian Jenkins of Nalco Water/Ecolab gave an informational presentation on the company’s work in the microelectronics and semiconductor industry, especially in Arizona. He described Ecolab’s role in helping fabs maximize chip production while reducing water and energy use, including data management, water reuse and recycling, and optimization of cooling towers and chillers. He emphasized the rapid growth of semiconductor manufacturing in Arizona, citing SEMI data projecting four additional fabs in the state over the next several years. Jenkins explained that semiconductor fabs are major water and energy users because of the extreme precision of chip manufacturing and the need to rinse wafers and maintain clean-room conditions. He said Ecolab works with customers to identify reusable water streams, model reuse options, and design, install, and support reuse systems. He gave examples of reclaiming process streams such as hydrogen fluoride, CMP wastewater, and neutralized acid waste. He also presented a case study in which Ecolab helped a fab reduce water consumption by 11 million gallons annually, cut contaminant discharge by 64%, and save about $675,000 per year. Committee members thanked Jenkins for the presentation and referenced a prior tour of the facility, noting its relevance to Arizona’s water challenges and the importance of innovation in supporting growth in chip manufacturing and data centers. Jenkins invited members to visit Ecolab’s facility in Naperville, and the chair encouraged follow-up questions offline. No votes were taken, and the meeting segment concluded with adjournment before the room was reset for the next group.

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• with the deficits by some of our local municipalities and our state agency that this will actually lead
• agency, that this will actually lead to less opportunities because you can't pay those inmates to do

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on June 3, 2025, and considered one bill, AB 247. The author said the bill would require incarcerated hand crew members actively fighting wildfires to be paid at least the federal minimum wage, and explained that recent amendments were added to clarify inclusion of the Pine Grove Conservation Camp and to update co-authorship. There was no organized opposition or support testimony, but committee members discussed the bill’s cost, how any annual pay adjustment would be determined, and whether higher pay could reduce opportunities in the program. The author and supporters argued the current pay is extremely low and that the bill would provide fairer compensation without creating parity with Cal Fire wages. Several members expressed conceptual support while raising questions about the amendment language and the impact on the state budget and inmate firefighting opportunities. The chair noted the bill had been brought back because post-approval amendments added costs and needed further analysis. The committee then took a roll call vote and passed AB 247 on a 9-0 due pass recommendation, with several members not voting. The committee adjourned after the vote.

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• Hefner for leading the Pledges of Allegiance. The invocation was given by Colonel Charles F.
• organization, and your willingness to come and testify before committee hearings have allowed Texas to be a leading

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• Assemblymember Castillo will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• In his more than ten years with OCTA, Daryl has been an innovator, leading the way in transportation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• needs to be more collaboration between the tribe and the county, potentially that's acting as the lead
• needs to be more collaboration between the tribe and the county, potentially that's acting as the lead
• So these are changes that are updating definitions, clarifying county and... acting as the lead agency
• to make sure acting as the lead agency to make sure that<00:25:42.080><c> they've</c><00:25:42.240><
• So, we've worked pretty closely with lead agencies on all of this language to make sure we can be in

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It will just lead to other acts.
• It will just that will just lead<00:15:44.960><c> to</c><00:15:45.200><c> other</c><00:15:45.600><c>
• And the juvenile lead to other acts.
• </c><00:50:13.720><c> And</c><00:50:13.840><c> that's</c> crime and leads to justice.
• And that's crime and leads to justice.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:09 State of the Judiciary: 00:02:33 The Corrections - KCTCS Reentry Program: 00:49:44 Update on 2022 RS SB 90: 01:27:49, 958, all

Summary: The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met with a quorum, approved the October 8, 2025 minutes, and welcomed guests including Marshall County Attorney Jason Darnall. The main topic was juvenile interrogation, with a presentation from Kentucky Youth Advocates by Courtney Downs and Shannon Moody. They said their organization is supporting a 2026 Blueprint priority requiring children to consult with an attorney before waiving Miranda rights, and they emphasized research on adolescent brain development, susceptibility to peer pressure and impulsive decision-making, and the risk of false confessions. They cited National Registry of Exonerations data showing high rates of false confessions among exonerated youth, especially younger children, and described approaches in other states such as Maryland’s Child Interrogation Protection Act, Indiana’s statute allowing certain adults to waive rights in some circumstances, and laws in other states requiring recording of interrogations or limiting deceptive tactics. Members asked about trauma and adverse childhood experiences, whether the proposal would require attorney consultation in every juvenile interview, whether parents could instead be the ones consulted, and how such a rule would affect law enforcement investigations and juvenile accountability. Senator Carroll and others raised concerns about feasibility, delays, and whether juveniles might avoid accountability if attorneys are required before questioning. The presenters responded that they were focused on ensuring children understand their legal rights, that some states use age- or offense-based limits, and that parent consultation is another model used elsewhere, though they said a lawyer is best suited to explain legal rights and process. Members also discussed the role of the Department of Public Advocacy and whether legislative action or court decisions should address the issue. The council did not take final action on the policy, but requested additional materials, including the text of laws from Maryland, Indiana, and North Carolina, for further review.

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• Even though I'm the Chief Justice, I could not order them to take the lead in this way.
• We're also leading reform through the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health, which continues
• Uh, and Representative Neimus is going to take the lead on that, but happy to be involved.
• on that, but is going to take the lead on that, but happy<00:47:41.119><c> to</c><00:47:41.359><c> be
• ><c> to</c> Investing in re-entry leads to Investing in re-entry leads to successful<01:09:18.880><c>

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:09 State of the Judiciary: 00:02:33 The Corrections - KCTCS Reentry Program: 00:49:44 Update on 2022 RS SB 90: 01:27:49, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on the Judiciary met on November 6, 2025, approved the minutes, and welcomed guests including Kentucky Specialty Courts manager Elizabeth Nichols and Boyle/Mercer Family Court Judge Bruce Petri. The committee then heard the Chief Justice of Kentucky, Deborah Lambert, deliver her state of the judiciary address, focused largely on judicial branch funding, facilities, technology, and specialty court programs. Chief Justice Lambert said the branch is facing a projected $14.3 million shortfall for fiscal year 2026 and asked lawmakers for supplemental support, access to reserve funds, and higher base appropriations to cover inflation and nondiscretionary costs. She also requested a 15% across-the-board pay increase for judicial branch employees, citing salary gaps with other state workers and declining judicial compensation relative to national averages. She emphasized that the branch has received a clean FY 2025 audit and said the requests were intended to sustain current operations rather than expand them. A major portion of her remarks covered court technology and facilities. She described the move to Chamberlain during Capitol renovations, the purchase of that building as a cost-saving measure, and the need to fund courtroom audio/video systems and a new statewide case management system. She also discussed courthouse maintenance, flood damage, mold issues, security system upgrades, and the $47 million asset preservation fund created last session, while asking for additional local facilities funding and one-time disaster-related support. Lambert highlighted specialty court and statewide program results, including foster care review boards, family recovery courts, court designated worker programs, drug and mental health courts, and the Judicial Commission on Mental Health. She thanked legislators for prior bills and support, including House Bill 1, Senate Bill 26, and the CES law, and said 2026 recommendations will focus on civil commitment reforms under KRS 202C. During questions, Senator Wheeler asked whether some courthouses are being overbuilt; Lambert said most facilities are inadequate, though some may be larger than needed, and that future needs and population changes must be considered. She also noted that virtual hearings and technology have improved efficiency. No votes or formal committee actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the presentation.

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• Um, and Representative Freeman, would you please lead us?
• the process and Alan Reitz is and lead the process and Alan Reitz is here<00:40:43.200><c> with</c><
• </c><01:17:04.400><c> Yeah,</c> Yeah, we have several months now leading up to what he's saying.
• You know, grains is an area that can lead to dairy farm diversification.
• </c><01:24:05.600><c> dairy</c><01:24:06.000><c> farm</c> that can lead to dairy farm that can lead to

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up a Senate message on HB 179, relative to hazardous waste accident fees. Members reviewed the Senate amendment, which would cap the daily non-payment penalty at no more than $1,000 per day and limit the cumulative penalty to 25% of the cost, with no additional daily penalty if the responsible party is following an agreed payment plan. Members discussed the change from the committee’s earlier version, which had allowed penalties up to 100% of the damages, and agreed the revised language was reasonable. The committee voted to concur with the Senate amendment and indicated the bill could be placed on consent. The committee then recessed SB 302, requiring background checks for solid waste facility owners, because a late request for an additional change had not yet been fully reviewed. It next voted on SB 229, relative to the sale of uninspected bison, red deer, and elk meat. Supporters said the bill would expand retail access to these meats, support New Hampshire farms, and improve food security. Members also noted the Department of Agriculture did not object, that the bill would remove a sunset and keep more workable inspection rules in place, and that the animals involved are largely from closed herds. The committee voted unanimously to pass SB 229 and agreed to place it on consent. Finally, the committee considered SB 50, establishing a committee to study the regulation of private animal boarding facilities. Members described disturbing testimony about missing, injured, or dead dogs and the lack of clear oversight, licensing, or even a reliable list of kennels in the state. They discussed possible study topics including licensing, inspection authority, standards, penalties, and protections for both pet owners and boarding operators, including disclosure of medical conditions. The committee voted unanimously to pass SB 50 and also agreed to place it on consent. After the executive sessions, the committee heard a presentation from the New Hampshire Food Alliance on the state’s first food and agriculture strategic plan, introduced by director Nicole Cardwell, with participation from advisory committee members including Rep. Bixby and Commissioner Sean Jasper.

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• They go on to lead very successful lives as leaders in the communities they live in, and I'm constantly
• </c><00:09:06.440><c> organizations</c> and have gone on to lead organizations and have gone on to lead
• </c><00:09:41.600><c> everything</c> Benedict and values that lead everything Benedict and values that
• lead everything that<00:09:42.160><c> we</c><00:09:42.320><c> do</c><00:09:43.079><c> our</c><00:09:
• uate they go the year that they graduate uate they go on<00:10:30.480><c> to</c><00:10:30.680><c> lead

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> it gets old, corroded, that will lead it gets old, corroded, that will lead and<00:02:52.959><c>
• </c><00:02:55.200><c> This</c><00:02:55.440><c> is</c> and lead leech into the water.
• This is and lead leech into the water.
• </c><01:12:48.719><c> Chair</c><01:12:49.199><c> very</c> which you helped lead Mr.
• Chair very which you helped lead Mr.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• you may this afternoon um as many of you may know<00:01:49.119><c> Minnesota</c><00:01:49.600><c> leads
• </c><00:01:49.840><c> the</c><00:01:50.000><c> nation</c><00:01:50.200><c> in</c> know Minnesota leads
• the nation in know Minnesota leads the nation in Turkey<00:01:50.640><c> production</c><00:01:51.479
• Where does this lead us?
• </c> DNR and Fondulac are are really leading DNR and Fondulac are are really leading that<01:23:12.800

Bills: HF601 , HF271 , HF1101 , HF979

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: agriculture, depredation compensation, livestock, crop damage, elk, wolves, wildlife management, skills path program, career and technical education, CTE, dual credit, postsecondary options enrollment, apprenticeship, apprenticeship readiness, dual training, work-based learning, career pathways, skilled trades, workforce development, high school to career

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• study of recent changes in the Model Business Corporations Act and developments in Delaware, the leading
• 53.479><c> the</c> as well as developments in Delaware the as well as developments in Delaware the leading
• jurisdiction</c><00:01:54.439><c> for</c><00:01:54.680><c> corporate</c><00:01:55.040><c> law</c> leading
• jurisdiction for corporate law leading jurisdiction for corporate law so<00:01:56.000><c> passing</c
• </c> you lead you lead leing<01:16:35.960><c> yeah</c><01:16:36.199><c> thank</c><01:16:36.360><c> you

Bills: HF747 , HF360

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, trusts, Uniform Trust Code, probate, estate planning, trust protector, directed trust, investment trust advisor, distribution trust advisor, excluded fiduciary, decanting, power of appointment, revocable trust, irrevocable trust, uneconomic trust, rule against perpetuities

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• Lead Kagel, so this is House File 795.
• Lead Kel, do you want to do the A5 or 333 first? Which one do you want to do first?
• you uh lead Kel um thank you Mr chair you uh lead Kel um thank you Mr chair and<01:21:35.000><c> I</c
• Thank you, Representative Ree, and then close out before the bill author, Lead Kel.
• Chair Kosnick or Lead Kel, which bill are you referencing?

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , so we have a truly bipartisan bill in this one, and thank you to New Hampshire life science for leading
• , so we have a truly bipartisan bill in this one, and thank you to New Hampshire life science for leading
• the</c><00:04:28.400><c> effort</c><00:04:28.720><c> to</c><00:04:28.960><c> increase</c> scien for leading
• the effort to increase scien for leading the effort to increase the<00:04:30.000><c> the</c><00:04:30.240
• </c> what we research and develop today leads what we research and develop today leads to<01:49:56.199

Committee: Senate Ways and Means

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Pinto thank you much all right lead Pinto thank you madam<00:26:25.880><c> chair</c><00:26:26.600><c
• I encourage you, Lead Pino, to contact Chair Bennett directly.
• you</c><01:23:08.239><c> so</c><01:23:08.400><c> much</c><01:23:08.840><c> I</c> oh lead lead Pinto
• thank you so much I oh lead lead Pinto thank you so much I would<01:23:09.080><c> think</c><01:23:09.600
• </c> any kind of gamble I encourage you lead any kind of gamble I encourage you lead Pino<01:23:37.520

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um, essentially this is an opportunity for New Hampshire to lead the way, uh, to lead a national conversation
• Um, essentially this is an opportunity for New Hampshire to lead the way, uh, to lead a national conversation
• Um, essentially this is an opportunity for New Hampshire to lead the way, uh, to lead a national conversation
• New Hampshire to lead the way, uh, to lead a national conversation, which I think will have tremendous
• </c> out should lead? out should lead? &gt;&gt; Okay. &gt;&gt; Okay. &gt;&gt; Okay.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• decommissioning and remediation, but this will help provide initial estimates and plans, which can then lead
• If our lead opposition witnesses want to come on up, thank you. Thank you, Madam Chair and members.
• We used to also use leaded fuel. We don't do what we used to do in the '70s. We've learned.
• A coalition of more than 50 leading unions, public agencies, and companies, U.S.
• conditions, but we are prepared to do so and we are carefully monitoring the conditions that would lead

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard SB 1259, which would require refineries to provide advance closure and remediation planning information, and SB 1425, which would authorize the High-Speed Rail Authority to create a permit process for encroachments in its right of way. The committee also held an informational hearing on California electricity reliability and the future of the Strategic Reliability Reserve. The chair opened by noting the hearing room change, testimony limits, and that the committee would proceed without a quorum at first, then later established quorum for votes. On SB 1259, Senator Blake Spear argued the bill would give communities and state agencies needed information to plan for refinery closures, cleanup, and land reuse, comparing the requirement to estate planning. Supporters, including Benicia City Councilmember Carrie Birdseye and UC Santa Barbara professor Ranjit Schmook, said the bill would help communities facing refinery closures avoid being left without information and better prepare for redevelopment and remediation. Opponents, including the Western States Petroleum Association, the State Building and Construction Trades Council, and business groups, argued the bill could send negative market signals, create conflicts with federal reporting, and potentially accelerate refinery closures. The committee passed SB 1259 on a 7-3 vote, later reopening the roll and recording additional votes before moving it out as amended to Appropriations. On SB 1425, Senator Cortese and sponsor Robert Pearsall said the bill would help the High-Speed Rail Authority manage utility, broadband, drainage, and vegetation encroachments along the project corridor and reduce delays. Labor and construction groups supported the measure as a way to add certainty and speed project delivery. Utilities and local agencies, including LADWP, Southern California Gas, Southern California Edison, PG&E, and others, opposed unless amended, saying the bill needed clearer language on emergencies, existing agreements, and potential impacts on their own rights of way and service obligations. After discussion about emergency language and utility coordination, the committee passed SB 1425 as amended to Appropriations on a 10-3 vote. In the oversight hearing, CEC, CPUC, CAISO, and DWR officials reported that California’s summer reliability outlook is better than in prior years, with substantial new procurement, storage, and demand-response resources added since 2020. They said the state is projected to meet its summer reliability standard and has not needed a flex alert for three straight years, but cautioned that extreme heat, fire, hydro conditions, and federal policy uncertainty still pose risks. Officials emphasized that the current Strategic Reliability Reserve remains important as a backstop, while longer-term planning must address rising demand from electrification and data centers and the eventual retirement of emergency resources.