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• I'm an assistant Hennepin County attorney speaking on behalf of Hennepin County today.
• Even so, the county has more than 180 million emails right now.
• or in Monoman County, you want the same shot at the truth as to what happened there.
• or in monoman you're in henpen county or in monoman County<01:41:39.280><c> you</c><01:41:39.440><c>
• </c><01:45:45.760><c> cities</c> is the cost again to counties cities is the cost again to counties cities

Bills: HF25 , HF1 , HF428

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices

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• Santa Fe County is supported by the elected leadership of county clerk Catherine E.
• As a former Santa Fe County Commissioner, I really appreciate what the county does.
• As a former Santa Fe County Commissioner, I really appreciate what the county does.
• One fun fact, the city of Española resides in two counties, Rio Arriba and Santa Fe County.
• The city of Española resides in two counties, Rio Arriba and Santa Fe County.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I I think one uh is the county cap.
• </c> reimbursing counties for overpayments. reimbursing counties for overpayments.
• Yes, it authorizes four. And also four. Yes, it authorizes four.
• nursing homes and, for example, the Grafton County Nursing Home, which is my county.
• I think the fourth was the counties, but we wouldn't reflect any county savings. Right.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met in Division 3 work session on HB 2 and began by noting a delayed start to allow the Legislative Budget Assistant to finish a large packet of updated amendments and revisions. The chair said the goal for the day was to move as many items as possible, with any cleanup deferred to a Friday follow-up. Members also discussed the process for handling public and department testimony on selected items before votes. Several early amendments were taken up and voted on. The committee unanimously recommended items dealing with repealing the liquor transfer to the alcohol fund and redirecting liquor-related revenue to the general fund, and it also approved an amendment revising Granite Advantage funding so there would be no automatic transfer from the liquor fund, instead using a general fund appropriation. Members then approved repealing the foster grandparent program by a 5-4 vote, and later approved an amendment requiring DHS contractors to comply with the patients’ bill of rights by a 9-0 vote. The committee also approved incorporating House Bill 94 on Medicaid coverage of circumcision by a 5-4 vote, while deferring the Wick Farmers Market Nutrition Program repeal for more discussion. The committee spent substantial time on the youth risk behavior survey amendment. Supporters said the change was intended to clarify opt-out procedures and ensure parents, guardians, and students are clearly notified that they may opt out without negative consequences. Some members raised privacy concerns and said the language could add administrative burden, but the amendment was ultimately recommended to Finance by a recorded vote of 8-1. Another amendment on civil rights and contractor standards for DHHS was discussed but not voted on after concerns were raised about vague enforcement language and possible penalties. The committee also struck amendment 1026 as redundant, with members noting related work in existing law and Senate Bill 134, and then moved on to other items, including a revised equity/access-related amendment that was postponed for later discussion.

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• That authority vests within the commissioner, and as a delegated authority to the individuals doing that
• That authority vests within the commissioner, and as a delegated authority to the individuals doing that
• That authority vests within the commissioner, and as a delegated authority to the individuals doing that
• That authority vests within the commissioner, and as a delegated authority to the individuals doing that
• That authority vests within the commissioner, and as a delegated authority to the individuals doing that

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It grants us expanded authority, for example, to impose criminal penalties for severe violations like
• Over the same timeframe in 2024, after Jurisdiction because we didn't have authority.
• In some of the jurisdictions that were not, for example, Miami-Dade or Broward County, who have done
• And when I say AHJ, authority having jurisdiction here, I'm referring to the building departments.
• This particular study focused on Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade County.

Committee: Senate Regulated Industries

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met for a panel discussion on current issues affecting Florida condominiums. DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin highlighted the department’s expanded condo education, complaint, and ombudsman services under HB 1021, including new online resources, board member certification, increased outreach, and broader complaint jurisdiction. She said the division has filled most of its new positions and that the new condo website is intended to improve transparency and access to records and information. Other panelists focused on insurance, inspections, and market impacts. Insurance agent Mike Clarkson said the condo insurance market remains difficult, especially for older buildings, and raised concerns about roof replacement demands, Citizens’ depopulation practices, and the mismatch between reserve studies and insurer timelines. Building officials representative Ron Laceca described challenges with phase one and phase two inspections, including incomplete databases, limited contractor capacity, and the need for local flexibility and better recordkeeping. University of Florida researcher Bill Hughes said his data show the condo market has not suffered a major overall decline from the new laws; he argued the rules have made costs more transparent and may strengthen the market over time. Community association manager Jamie Ballard said the biggest pressures on associations are rising insurance costs and early roof replacement requirements, and she supported board certification while opposing the continuing education exemption for long-tenured CAMs. In committee discussion, members pressed witnesses on whether recent condo laws caused insurance and roof-cost problems, and witnesses generally said those issues are driven more by the market than by the legislation. Senators also discussed possible reforms, including better data collection, clearer reporting duties for managers, and possible changes to insurance and reserve practices. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment.

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• In addition, the state authorities wouldn't necessarily either.
• </c><01:20:46.199><c> we</c> thing we don't have the authority we thing we don't have the authority we
• authorized to act in that capacity and authorized to act in that capacity and what<01:36:04.760><c> was
• </c><02:00:54.880><c> to</c> dispatch someone who was authorized to dispatch someone who was authorized
• </c><02:34:27.840><c> to</c> the peace or other person authorized to the peace or other person authorized

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• ,</c> agency, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, agency, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, can<00:10:57.920><c
• We believe that's where the authority lies also for the enforcement. It is an enforcement issue.
• authority over agriculture tourism.<00:18:50.640><c> They</c><00:18:50.960><c> know</c><00:18:51.120
• </c><00:18:55.520><c> what</c> the the differences in their county what the the differences in their
• </c> authority lies also for the enforcement. authority lies also for the enforcement.

Committee: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 449 relating to economic development, HB 1006 relating to the Agribusiness Development Corporation, and then began HB 1467 relating to housing resiliency. On HB 449, Director Wayne Enoy of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation and several business groups, including the Chamber of Commerce and Hawaii Food Industry Association, testified in strong support. They said the measure would help local manufacturers and tech-focused businesses adapt to uncertainty around tariffs and federal funding pauses, diversify Hawaiʻi’s economy, and expand workforce training and apprenticeship efforts tied to innovation and manufacturing. The bulk of the discussion focused on HB 1006 and proposed agritourism authority for ADC. ADC, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and other supporters said agritourism can be a value-added tool that helps farmers diversify income while keeping agriculture as the primary use of the land. One testifier opposed the bill’s direction without stronger guardrails, urging that a high percentage of revenue or land use remain tied to actual agricultural production. Committee members questioned ADC and Farm Bureau witnesses about how much land should remain in production, whether agritourism could expand on public lands, how enforcement would work, and whether responsibilities should be shifted from the Department of Agriculture’s marketing functions to ADC. Witnesses said ADC currently has no tenants engaged in agritourism, but would support standards, annual reporting, site visits, and the ability to reclaim land if production requirements are not met. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided. After concluding HB 1006 testimony and questions, the committee moved on to HB 1467 and called the first witness, Luke Meyers, before the transcript ended.

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• As you heard the detailed testimony relative to House Bill 3793, Senate Bill 2421, an act to authorize
• And even closer to home, right here in Suffolk County, the District Attorney's Office recognized the
• And even closer to home, right here in Suffolk County, the District Attorney's Office recognized the
• And even closer to home, right here in Suffolk County, the District Attorney's Office recognized the
• , Transitation Authority, to place an Loxone in subway stations.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Transportation

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 31 bills covering driver privacy and data, distinctive license plates, public awareness signage, railroad safety, superload permitting, TNC/delivery data reporting, and MBTA safety measures. Chairs Jim Arciero and Brendan Crighton outlined the hearing process, and the committee heard testimony from state officials, advocates, family members of fallen officers and firefighters, transportation industry representatives, civil liberties groups, and others. No votes were taken during the hearing itself, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn. Several speakers supported bills creating a Blue Star Family license plate to honor families of fallen law enforcement officers, and a separate motorcycle plate for fallen firefighters. Colonel Jeffrey Noble and others from the Healey-Driscoll Administration and law enforcement groups said the plates would complement existing memorial practices and provide a lasting public tribute. Family members of officers killed in the line of duty gave emotional testimony in support, and Representative Steve Ultrino and Paul Jakes backed the firefighter memorial motorcycle plate as revenue-neutral, with proceeds supporting the fallen firefighter memorial. The committee also heard testimony on transportation policy and safety bills. Industry witnesses urged modernization of Massachusetts superload permitting rules, saying current requirements are slower and more expensive than neighboring states and delay public projects. Advocates supported a human trafficking awareness bill requiring hotline signage in transit facilities, a driver privacy bill limiting automatic license plate reader data retention and sharing, and a bill requiring two-person crews on freight trains and other railroad safety measures such as hotbox detectors and transportation for railroad employees. Senator John Keenan also testified for expanded naloxone availability in MBTA stations and said the MBTA had not fully complied with prior legislative directives.

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• The bill does not create new powers or expand authority.
• authority within clearly defined parameters.
• authority within clearly defined parameters.
• Law enforcement authority is preserved.
• I live in Sussex County, and I'm in recovery.

Bills: SB274 , SB301 , SB249

Committee: House Health & Human Development

Keywords: healthcare, life-sustaining treatment, patient preferences, POLST, advance directive, medical orders, hospital discharge, pregnancy, patient care, discharge planning, healthcare policy, substance use, harm reduction, syringe services, needle exchange, overdose prevention, naloxone, opioid antagonist, drug paraphernalia, syringe

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several measures related to health care, public health, and patient protections. House Concurrent Resolution 148, urging a statewide educational strategy on menopause, was presented as a workplace awareness measure and received supportive comments from members before being released. Senate Bill 274, updating Delaware’s MOST program to POLST and clarifying capacity determinations and documentation for end-of-life orders, also drew supportive testimony from medical and nursing groups and was released. House Bill 458, limiting local backflow preventer requirements for certain low-hazard buildings, was presented as a cost-relief measure for homeowners and small businesses; DHSS expressed concerns but said it was willing to work on amendments and a sunset provision, and the bill was released. Senate Joint Resolution 18, designating August 31, 2026 as International Overdose Awareness Day and ordering flags at half-staff, was released after brief supportive remarks. The committee then considered Senate Bill 339, a technical correction to the advance health care directive form clarifying that an agent’s authority for voluntary mental health admission cannot exceed 72 hours, consistent with existing law. Members asked detailed questions about how the 72-hour limit works and whether it applies to voluntary directives; the sponsor and a Disability Rights Delaware witness explained that the bill only aligns the form with current statute and does not expand authority. The bill was released. House Bill 301, requiring hospitals to create discharge plans for pregnant patients discharged while showing signs of labor, prompted extensive discussion. The sponsor and supporters said it would improve safety, transportation planning, and aftercare, while some members noted Delaware hospitals already do much of this work and questioned whether codifying it was necessary; supporters emphasized maternal mortality disparities and the need for guardrails. The bill was released. Senate Bill 196, creating ownership disclosure requirements for long-term care facilities and resident notice rules after ownership transfers, was presented as a transparency measure for seniors and families and was released after supportive testimony from the Delaware Nurses Association and elder-care advocates. Senate Bill 320, expanding pharmacists’ independent prescriptive authority for certain non-controlled medications and allowing opioid use disorder medications under standing order, with added malpractice reporting requirements in Senate Amendment 2, was supported by pharmacists and nurse practitioners as an access-to-care measure and was released. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 161, establishing a unified licensing and oversight framework for adult behavioral health providers under DSAM, was presented as a patient-protection measure; providers supported the goal but cautioned that regulations must be workable, and the substitute was released. Senate Joint Resolution 19, directing DHSS to study strategies to reduce health care costs, was released with a note reflecting concerns about broadening the analysis to include additional cost drivers and alternatives. Finally, Senate Bill 249 with Senate Amendment 2, modernizing harm-reduction programs and paraphernalia laws, generated the most extended debate: supporters framed it as life-saving public health policy, while opponents raised concerns about needle litter, community impacts, and whether the approach facilitates addiction. Despite the objections, the bill was released.

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• Some specific county data?
• Once a child is adopted, county child welfare agencies are only mandated to authorize AAP payments.
• County child welfare agencies are only mandated to authorize AAP payments.
• Alameda County, and Santa Clara County.
• to other counties.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Half of our counties had a bomb threat.
• County offices, typically the county recorder, would be subject to millions of new requests.
• County offices, typically the county recorder, would be subject to millions of new requests for birth
• These requests would come from people in their county, in a specific county, in other California counties
• I'm in Glenn County.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 heard updates from the Secretary of State, EDD, the State Controller’s Office, CalHR, and DGS on a range of budget proposals and federal policy impacts. Secretary of State Shirley Weber opened with remarks about California’s election system, emphasizing its safety, transparency, high voter registration and vote-by-mail participation, and the office’s response to bomb threats and other election threats. Her staff then presented funding requests for the Cal-Access Replacement System (CARS) and Help America Vote Act/VoteCal activities, describing them as needed to modernize campaign finance and lobbying disclosure systems and maintain election security and voter services. A major portion of the hearing focused on federal election policy, especially the potential effects of a presidential executive order and the SAVE Act. Secretary of State staff said California would face significant, potentially unquantifiable costs if forced to comply, including new burdens on county recorders, county election offices, and the Secretary of State’s office, and warned of voter disenfranchisement, especially for students, seniors, disabled voters, military and overseas voters, rural residents, and people with limited transportation. Members and public commenters strongly opposed the federal proposals and argued California’s current system is functioning well. The committee also heard that federal HAVA funds were not expected to be at risk because the state draws them down into an interest-bearing account. EDD reported on paid family leave, explaining that recent delays were tied to a system transition and increased claim volume, and said it was simplifying applications and adding staff and automation. Public testimony supported expanding paid family leave to chosen family. EDD also said it is prepared for possible unemployment spikes, citing a recession plan, a command center, and recent hiring. The State Controller’s Office requested funding to continue the Fiscal migration project, which would move the state’s accounting book of record to the new system by July 1, 2026; Finance and LAO had no objections, and the committee expressed support for the project’s progress. CalHR presented a proposal for a statewide recruitment, outreach, and education paid media campaign under AB 1511, saying its current advertising budget is too small to reach diverse communities effectively. The final item addressed Governor Newsom’s executive order requiring a return to office on a four-day schedule. CalHR and DGS said they were working department-by-department to assess space, parking, transit, and other logistics, but had not completed a statewide cost analysis. Members and many public commenters criticized the order, arguing it was rushed, costly, harmful to telework benefits, and potentially disruptive to workers, especially those with disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, or long commutes. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• I I enforcement tools or authority.
• We have counties and cities programs.
• We have 87 counties. You mentioned the counties. We need to involve them, right?
• We have 87 counties. You 92 schools. We have 87 counties.
• We need to mentioned the counties.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Louis and Carlton counties.
• Louis and Carlton counties. parts of St. Louis and Carlton counties.
• She initiated and authored others.
• </c> either side representing the counties either side representing the counties and<00:49:29.599><c>
• I recognize the author of the bill.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• S.B. 1490, poor review for authority. Government. Government.
• As in 1434, director to commerce authority.
• As in 1434, American County and New York County's Division.
• She wants to eviscerate legislative privilege of county board members, of county recorders, of elections
• A 14-year-old girl was sexually abused in Campbell County, Virginia by an illegal immigrant.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions, including Arizona agricultural producers and suppliers and sixth graders from James W. Rice Elementary School. The chamber then moved through a lengthy calendar of first- and second-reading bill references and committee reports, with no substantive debate on those items recorded in the transcript. The main floor action centered on Senate Resolution 1036, which was converted from a concurrent resolution to a Senate resolution and brought forward under a suspension of rules. The resolution condemned Attorney General Chris Mays for public comments about the use of force and law enforcement, and called on her to retract, clarify, and resign. Senators debated whether the resolution was a necessary public safety response or a politically motivated stunt, with supporters arguing Mays’ remarks endangered officers and opponents saying the resolution misquoted her and was being rushed without committee review or public input. A floor amendment was adopted, and after extended debate the Senate passed SR 1036 on a 17-13 vote. After the resolution vote, the Senate briefly returned to personal privileges, including an introduction of visitors connected to civics education, and then recessed and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026. The transcript does not show any other bill final actions beyond the SR 1036 vote and the routine referral and reporting of other measures.

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• S.B. 1490, poor review for authority. Government. Government.
• As in 1434, director to commerce authority.
• As 14, 34, American County and New York County's Division.
• She wants to eviscerate legislative privilege of county board members, of county recorders, of elections
• A 14-year-old girl was sexually abused in Campbell County, Virginia, by an illegal immigrant.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The State Board of Education is the chief implementing and coordinating body and has the authority to
• It authorizes a stipend of up to $3,000 and allows mentors to support multiple classroom teachers.
• It also authorizes the use of educational enrichment allocation funds for this program.
• It authorizes a stipend of up to $3,000 and a highly effective evaluation.
• And it also authorizes the use of educational enrichment allocation funds for this program.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 considered three bills and reported each favorably. SB 1318, by Senator Rodriguez, made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was passed without debate or amendments. The committee then heard CS for SB 1690, by Senator Claudio, which updates child care and early learning laws, including transparency, accountability, terminology, and regulation of before- and after-school programs. An amendment was adopted to clarify rulemaking authority by specifying the State Board of Education rather than the Department of Education. Senator Berman raised a concern about the bill’s removal of a parent-notification requirement related to leaving children in vehicles, and the sponsor said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182, by Senator Jones, on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment was adopted that refocused the program on schools with D or F grades, allowed districts and charter schools to place mentors, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and directed the Department of Education to set standards and create a contract template. Supportive appearance forms were filed by Nancy Lothar and Orange County Public Schools. The bill was reported favorably, and the meeting ended with remarks thanking staff and recognizing Kathy Missouri for her service.

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• The State Board of Education is the chief implementing and coordinating body and has the authority to
• It authorizes a stipend of up to $3,000 and allows mentors to support multiple classroom teachers.
• It also authorizes the use of educational enrichment allocation funds for this program.
• It authorizes a stipend of up to $3,000 and a highly effective evaluation.
• And it also authorizes the use of educational enrichment allocation funds for this program.

Bills: S0182 , S1318 , S1690

Committee: Senate Education Pre-K - 12

Keywords: education, Florida schools, charter schools, private schools, school choice, Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, FTC scholarship, scholarship accounts, fund reversion, public school curriculum, cursive writing, handwriting, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, patriotic programs, In God We Trust, teacher mentoring, teacher training, new teacher support, classroom management

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 1318 by Senator Rodriguez made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was taken up without debate and passed on a favorable roll call vote. The committee then heard CS for SB 1690 by Senator Calatayud on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, improves transparency and accountability, clarifies terminology, and aims to avoid over-regulating before- and after-school programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying rulemaking authority, shifting it to the State Board of Education. Senator Berman questioned a provision related to information on leaving children in vehicles, and Senator Calatayud said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182 by Senator Jones on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House companion, limited mentor placements to D- and F-rated schools, expanded participation to districts and charter schools, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and allowed use of educational enrichment funds. The amendment was adopted, supportive appearance forms were waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recognized committee staff and applauded Kathy Missouri for her last committee meeting, and senators later recorded additional affirmative votes before adjournment.

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• It's actually Oklahoma County, I believe, so yes. Thank you, Senator Guthrie. Thank you, Mr.
• My office does not have the legal authority to initiate any of these types of audits.
• We're actually having to spend fees from the Department of Transportation Turnpike Authority.
• We could publish all of the Oklahoma County and each county in a County publication and not have to publish
• all of them in Oklahoma County as well.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Providing authority to accept gifts for patients is included.
• ><c> accept</c><00:14:10.920><c> gifts</c> Uh, providing authority to accept gifts Uh, providing authority
• </c> getting the department and the counties getting the department and the counties and<00:42:34.160
• board authority to accept gifts<00:47:40.320><c> from</c><00:47:40.520><c> patients.
• has authority to um provide administrative<00:51:28.960><c> funding.

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> bill in the shape the author would like. bill in the shape the author would like.
• </c> to address the feedback from the authors to address the feedback from the authors that<00:03:34.640
• </c> that the authors rather representative that the authors rather representative Bonner<00:03:36.879
• </c> However, MDHI do not have the authority However, MDHI do not have the authority to<00:43:57.040>
• Um the House version we have author.

Keywords: 1183, house