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• 01.279> protected several different kinds of protected several different kinds of protected classifications
• 03.560> chapter<00:14:03.880> 13<00:14:04.399> can<00:14:04.600> give classifications
• that chapter 13 can give classifications that chapter 13 can give to<00:14:05.240> government
• <00:15:12.839> some<00:15:13.079> kind<00:15:13.240> of<00:15:13.600> classification
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Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee met for an introductory session focused on committee organization, staff roles, and an overview of the committee’s jurisdiction. Members and staff introduced themselves, and the chair explained that one member was absent due to a meeting with the governor. House fiscal staff member John Walls reviewed the committee’s budget spreadsheet and explained the agencies under the committee’s jurisdiction, including the Supreme Court, Board of Civil Legal Aid, Court of Appeals, district courts, Guardian ad Litem Board, Tax Court, Uniform Laws Commission, Board of Judicial Standards, Board of Public Defense, Human Rights Commission, Office of Appellate Counsel and Training, and the Competency Restoration Board. He also explained how fiscal notes work and how costs or revenue impacts are tracked for bills. Nathan Hopkins then described the committee’s broad civil law jurisdiction, covering areas such as property, torts, contracts, civil rights, consumer protection, employment, family law, remedies, statutes of limitations, damages, burdens of proof, due process, and attorney general enforcement. He also outlined the committee’s role in government data practices under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, emphasizing the distinction between transparency and privacy and noting that bills affecting Chapter 13 are often re-referred to this committee. Ben Johnson added that he handles appropriations and court-related policy provisions, with most budget drafting expected later in the session. A member asked about the Competency Restoration Board, and Johnson explained that it was created to address cases involving criminal defendants found incompetent to proceed, with the goal of coordinating placements and services to restore competency rather than serving as long-term civil commitment. The chair also noted the importance of privacy and technology issues, mentioning past bipartisan work on body cameras, license plate readers, and drones. The meeting ended with a brief announcement about a law school for legislators program and an invitation to attend upcoming Zoom sessions, after which the committee adjourned.

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• To the members, I'm extremely proud to be here this morning to welcome student athletes from the Hingham
• These athletes faced the strongest public and private schools... ...but none of that stopped them on
• These athletes faced the strongest public and private schools, teams from across the Commonwealth of
• I'm so proud of the way in which these student athletes competed and represented themselves, the town

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted several congratulatory resolutions, including one honoring Thomas Dayhill on his 100th birthday. The chamber also took up a petition and bill to promote safety of dogs in kennels; after suspending the applicable rules, the matter was referred to the Municipalities and Regional Government Committee. In addition, the Senate advanced a House bill establishing a sick leave bank for a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office employee, ordering it to a third reading after suspending the rules. The Senate later welcomed the Hingham girls crew team, recognizing them as the 2025 Massachusetts Public School Rowing Association Spring State Champions. The introduction highlighted the team’s season, including early-morning practices, weather-related cancellations, and their championship performance in difficult conditions, and members were invited to congratulate the athletes. The Committee on Ways and Means reported a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, Senate No. 2529, with direct appropriations of $532,508. The Senate adopted an order setting the bill for second reading on June 18, 2025, with amendments due electronically by June 16, and providing for immediate third reading after amendment. The Senate also adopted a resolution designating August 9 and 10, 2025 as a sales tax holiday, and referred a petition concerning accidental death benefits for the surviving spouse of former Boston firefighter Matthew M. Troy to the Committee on Public Service after suspending Joint Rule 12. The chamber then adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned.

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• , the number by classifications, and some of that more detailed information we are currently actively
• Engineers are the feeder rank for the fire captain classification.
• The plan puts the engineer classifications at a 4.0 staffing factor, and it puts the captain and firefighter
• classifications at a 3.11 staffing factor, further widening that gap.
• It varies by classification, so it depends on where we're at in a hiring cycle.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Now, the next point I want to make is that, um, we, uh, Uh, we want to, uh, reach out to the athletes
• We think that athletes ought to look at the campuses and look at the campuses and the climate on the
• We know now with all the money and, uh, athletics that it's going to be very difficult for people to.
• I I just talked about that we're going to tell athletes to look at the DEI programs and decide where
• And so Gary, you're right, it is time to talk to our athletes because guess what, they, they don't want

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• My son Lucas is a 4.8 student at Los Osos High School and a dual-sport athlete in soccer.
• Both of these young men are outstanding academically and athletically, and we are incredibly proud as
• This achievement reflects not only athletic excellence, but also the discipline, teamwork, leadership
• Bill Burke's commitment to public service extended far beyond athletics.
• Bill Burke leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond athletics.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and handled a number of procedural motions, including suspending rules for adjournments in memory and guest introductions, rescinding prior action on SB 493, and re-referring several Senate bills to different committees. Members also recognized guests on the floor, including family members, interns, firefighters from the Corona Fire Department, and the Quartz Hill High girls’ soccer team, which was honored for its historic championship season. The main floor action was on AB 1795 by Assembly Member Gibson, the Smoke Damage Recovery Act, which would create statewide standards for inspecting, testing, and remediating wildfire smoke damage and set clearer insurance claim practices. Supporters said the bill would help wildfire survivors return home safely and urged science-based standards and a rebuttable presumption that contamination after a wildfire was caused by the fire; opponents warned the bill could raise costs and should better address government failures in fire recovery. The bill passed on a 54-6 vote, including the urgency clause. Members also adopted SCR 137, proclaiming March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, with remarks praising her role in advancing gender equality and equal rights. The resolution was adopted after 65 co-authors were added and then approved by voice vote. The consent calendar, including SJR 11, was adopted 71-0. A large portion of the session was devoted to adjournments in memory, including tributes to Larry Vane, Dr. William A. Burke, Colonel Alfred P. Glover, and Rita Semmel. The Assembly also honored departing Member James Gallagher, who gave extended farewell remarks before leaving for Congress. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m.

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• Stranoy on the athletic commission. You all have seen his resume.
• I've been working with the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission since approximately 2006.
• a bill that gave medical malpractice immunity to positions when they work for the Oklahoma State Athletic
• And I look forward to trying to continue that work as a member of the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission
• I've known the doctor since 2006, since he was involved in the athletic commission.

Bills: HB4322, HB4202, HB4203, HB4457, HB3983, HB3660, HB3802, HB2933, HB2955, HB2956, HB3781, HB3521, HB3794, HB3796, HB3800

Keywords: funeral services licensing, funeral director, embalmer, funeral director in charge, dual licensure, mortuary science, Oklahoma Funeral Board, funeral establishment, commercial embalming establishment, crematory, cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, apprenticeship, licensing requirements, professional regulation, undertaker, mortician, burial services, death care industry, workers' compensation

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• Proud to be joined here by Athletic Director Kevin Bisman.
• It's a request I've heard from residents of the Mankato area and fans of Maverick Athletics for many,
• Bisman, who obviously leads the athletic department and knows the Taylor Center and the fans that go
• I'm Director of Athletics for Minnesota State University, which is, of course, a proud member of the
• about the future of Maverick Athletics about the future of Maverick Athletics and<00:08:41.000><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And the reason why we are denied to go to a lower level when we go to a classification board is because
• Classification is one of the vital, vital things...
• Classification is one of the vital things that dictates how our prison sentence goals, right?
• I'll say again, the Department of Corrections has injected age into the classification process.
• These individuals have been denied parole despite low classification codes, scores, lack of D reports

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security focused on several correction-related bills, including visitation reform, elder and medical parole, incarcerated persons’ human rights, and creation of an independent correctional oversight office. Vice Chair Christopher Worrell chaired the hearing in place of Chair Dan Cahill for much of the session and explained that the committee would first hear from incarcerated individuals remotely, then move to public testimony. The committee repeatedly enforced three-minute limits and accepted written testimony as well. Much of the testimony from incarcerated people emphasized that visitation is central to rehabilitation, family stability, and reentry, and that current DOC policies—visitor caps, pre-approval requirements, scheduling rules, dress-code enforcement, and restrictions on contact—have reduced family contact and caused harm. Several speakers argued that elderly and medically frail prisoners should be released through parole because incarceration is costly, ineffective, and inhumane for people who pose little public-safety risk. Others described poor prison conditions, limited programming, inadequate healthcare, segregation-like housing, and the impact of K2 use, suicides, and self-harm. Supporters of the oversight bill said an independent office is needed to address racial disparities, grievance failures, and lack of accountability within the DOC. A number of speakers tied their support to personal experiences, including alleged racial discrimination, denial of programs, and barriers to family visits. Some testified that rehabilitative programming, education, and restorative justice reduce violence and improve outcomes, while others said the DOC spends too little on programming and too much on punishment. Committee members asked a few follow-up questions, including about K2 contraband and how to reduce drugs in facilities, and one member asked about typical visitation lengths. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony on the bills and several witnesses urged favorable reports.

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• to understand what is the current group classification?
• classification for your board members? They're currently group six.
• Classification with no dollars attributed to it.
• I mean group seven, but I understand I'm using old group classifications.
• where salaries are below the same classification titles, and other.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Senator Camilleri offers Senate Bill 1074, a bill to provide for the classification of all public roads
• , streets, and highways in the state, and for the revision of that classification, and for additions
• to and deletions from each classification.

Summary: The Senate convened with 30 members present, heard the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, and approved several temporary excusals. The chamber received gubernatorial appointments to multiple boards and commissions, then recessed and later took up resolutions and legislation. It adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 13, a tribute memorializing former Senator and Representative Robert Geake, after remarks honoring his long legislative career and public service; the resolution was adopted and all members and the Lieutenant Governor were added as co-sponsors. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 14, which approved an extension of a state of emergency related to gasoline prices through Labor Day. Senator Camilleri argued the extension would help lower fuel costs for residents, while Senator McBroom later criticized the resolution as political theater and urged action on substantive energy legislation, including a pending Upper Peninsula-related bill. The resolution passed by roll call, 36-1. In floor action, the Senate introduced and referred several bills, including measures on the Income Tax Act, Michigan Trust Fund Act, road classification, the Food Law, Motor Fuels Quality Act, and automated decision tools in employment. The chamber then passed three bills on third reading: Senate Bill 480 on child care organization licensing and regulation, Senate Bill 517 amending the Revised School Code, and Senate Bill 278 amending the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966. The Senate adjourned after statements and a final motion to adjourn until June 25 at 10 a.m.

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• calls that inform our regulatory practice and provide more specific clarity to insurers about the classification
• Section two outlines the classification of company data under chapter 13 and allows for summary-level
• The data classification provisions are consistent with existing data classification of similar data reported

Bills: HF2354, HF1672, HF2389, HF2870, HF2743, HF1918, HF2551, HF1671

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis

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• Representative Jones said she had questions about the classification of workers and how she sees them
• Representative Jones said she had questions about the classification of workers and how she sees them
• She said OA has a mix of different classifications.
• She said OA has a mix of different classifications: the legislative auditor and the deputy legislative
• at OA the um um classifications at OA the um legislative<01:10:30.400> auditor<01:10:30.840><

Bills: HF1, HF2

Keywords: 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, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• and to recognize its enduring legacy of athletic excellence.
• , the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and the nation.
• , where he provides leadership for the university's athletic programs and student-athlete experience.
• With extensive experience in intercollegiate athletics administration, Dr.
• legacy of Grambling State Athletics.

Bills: SCR59, SCR70, HR275, HR279, HR282, HR289, HR307, HCR112, SCR61, SCR62, SCR64, SB121, HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HCR117, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR37, SCR63, SCR30, SCR40, SCR65, HCR3, HCR49, HCR66, HCR67, HB54, HB137, HB321, HB368, HB386, HB414, HB431, HB552, HB555, HB578, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB638, HB670, HB692, HB707, HB708, HB715, HB718, HB732, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB796, HB807, HB822, HB848, HB856, HB887, HB888, HB917, HB921, HB1082, HB1243, HB1246, HB1, HB2, HB42, HB45, HB71, HB79, HB126, HB133, HB159, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB289, HB291, HB312, HB313, HB324, HB352, HB383, HB398, HB403, HB429, HB457, HB459, HB549, HB571, HB579, HB591, HB608, HB616, HB624, HB766, HB769, HB783, HB804, HB864, HB874, HB909, HB951, HB971, HB983, HB1005, HB1017, HB1051, HB1056, HB1126, HB1186, HB1193, HB1223, HB1224, HB1235, HB1249, SB259, SB295, SB312, SB348, SB444, SB485, SB441, SB149, HB359, SB29, SB43, SB78, HB463, HB998, SB197, SB268, SB123, SB276, SB326, SB80, HB901, HR20, HR74, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB479, HB74, HB119, HB134, HB210, HB258, HB468, HB784, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1117, HB1236, SB42, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB401, SB449, SB487

Keywords: Major Richard Star Act, veterans, military retirement, disability compensation, VA benefits, combat-wounded, medically retired, military retirees, service members, veterans benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, concurrent receipt, retirement offset, combat-related disability, bipartisan support, memorial resolution, Congressional memorial, Louisiana delegation, Richard Star

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• Uh, similarly, abolishing our client records and classification positions means that our law enforcement
• our client records and classification our client records and classification positions<00:10:23.360
• and client records our classification and client records team<00:14:34.480> still<00:14:34.720
• including in classifications including in classifications uh<00:53:46.160> a<00:53:46.480
• former administrator of classifications former administrator of classifications for<00:54:08.319

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Bill 452, an act to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic
• sponsored by Senator Poor, Representative Duke, and others, requesting the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic
• sponsored by Senator Poor, Representative Duke, and others, requesting the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic
• sponsored by Senator Poor and Representative Dukes and others, requesting the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic
• championship games. ...and Representative Dukes and others, requesting the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic

Summary: The Senate received a large number of House communications and committee reports, including several nominations and many bills and resolutions returned from House committees or passed by the House. Committee reports covered a wide range of topics, including education, health, judiciary, finance, housing, transportation, emergency management, and business/technology. The Senate also assigned several measures to committees for further consideration and noted upcoming committee meetings. The chamber confirmed three nominations by roll call: Michael T. Scuse to the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, J. Eric Firewold to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees, and Joan F. Coker to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees. The Senate also passed Consent Calendar 66, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 223 on DIA broadcast access for playoff and championship games and House Concurrent Resolution 149 designating June 12, 2026, as Loving Day in Delaware. Members discussed Loving Day and the importance of recognizing interracial marriage rights, with Senator Huxstable, Senator Buckson, and Senator Townsend offering remarks. On the floor, the Senate passed House Bill 141, requiring a firearm responsibilities notice for gun purchasers, after debate over gun safety and industry burden; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 200, as amended, expanding insurance coverage for HIV prevention medications PrEP and PEP; House Bill 426, modernizing municipal street-aid reporting; and Senate Resolution 21, directing a study of portable solar generation devices and related safety and utility issues. The Senate also passed Consent Agenda O, a large package of bills covering topics such as money transmission and stablecoins, nursing advancement, pilot licenses, commerce and trade, subaqueous lands, driver’s license loss due to medical issues, residential speed limits, electronic bidding, family court jurisdiction, agency regulations, technical corrections to multiple local charters, and other measures. The Senate then recessed until June 25, 2026.

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• The classifications are already in statute.
• <01:46:55.800> of<01:46:55.880> the uh specific classification of the uh specific classification
• <01:47:05.160> and the vehicle's classification and the vehicle's classification and application
• ,<01:58:29.640> the classification system, you know, the classification system, you know,
• mandatory standards for classification mandatory standards for classification and<01:59:24.680><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's a classification that can lead to lawful permanent residency, as Representative Hicks describes.
• It's a classification that can lead to lawful permanent residency, as Representative Hicks describes.
• It's a classification that can lead to lawful permanent residency, as Representative Hicks describes.
• It's a classification that can lead to lawful permanent residency, commonly referred to as a green card
• a long history of challenging the constitutionality of laws that include gender or race-based classifications

Bills: HF1323, HF4266, HF4413, HF3101, HF4572, HF4698, HF3650, HF2634

Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium

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• If you look at Carnegie Classifications, which were created in 1970 and provide a framework for classifying
• If you look at Carnegie Classifications, which were created in 1970 and provide a framework for classifying
• So these classifications are how we compare our schools to similar schools nationwide.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education received a presentation from Tim Jones, Senior Vice Chancellor and CFO for the State University System of Florida, on the system’s funding methodology, budget structure, tuition, and performance-based funding. He outlined the system’s scale, including 12 universities, more than 430,000 students taking classes, about 78,000 employees, and a roughly $20 billion operating budget. He also reviewed tuition levels, noting Florida’s low resident undergraduate tuition, the lack of tuition increases since 2013, and the distinction between state-set resident tuition and Board of Governors authority over other tuition categories. Jones described several funding components, including performance funding, preeminence funding, faculty recruitment and retention programs, universities of distinction, nursing pipeline and matching programs, and operational enhancements. He explained that performance funding is based on a 100-point model tied to retention, graduation, employment, and other metrics, with student success plans required if scores decline or fall below 70 points. He said the current performance funding allocation is $350 million and the legislative budget request seeks $400 million. He also said the new SUS 30 strategic plan will lead to updates in the performance metrics and benchmarks, with some changes possibly phased in over time. Senators asked questions about how the new strategic plan will affect future scoring, how long universities have to improve after declining scores, and how out-of-state enrollment and tuition are handled. Jones said universities will be evaluated on the current metrics for the upcoming budget cycle, while the new plan’s changes will be developed later and may include glide paths. He also said there is no statutory cap on nonresident students, though the Board of Governors has a 10% systemwide guideline under discussion, and that graduate out-of-state tuition varies by program and requires institutional and Board of Governors approval. No votes were taken, no public testimony was offered, and the committee adjourned.

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• classifications so<00:45:31.040> particularly<00:45:31.480> for<00:45:31.640> those
• created and maintained of classification created and maintained by<00:58:27.160> the<00:58:27.319
• I have questions about the classification of workers and how you see them.”
• She said the office has a mix of classifications.
• at OA the um um classifications at OA the um legislative<01:09:42.319> auditor<01:09:42.799><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So parents, student athletes, teachers, or administrators who are not coaches, and then we also have
• He is an athletic director at a high school in my area. Okay, great. Thank you.
• My name is Rick Corvich, athletic director at Bonneville High School.
• I reached out to some other administrators and athletic directors.
• I just want to make sure everybody understands the importance of athletics in the...

Keywords: 985, all