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• So so in that case PUC was short >> Okay.
• We work with FBI in appropriate cases.
• sometimes get cold different places. sometimes get cold different places. people<02:02:51.360>
• In the case of buying a thousand acres.
• <03:04:55.827> [snorts] use cases for AI. [snorts] use cases for AI.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• What I remember him talking about is that he said it was cold in Korea.
• He said it was cold every morning, every night. It was cold to the bone. I never got warm.
• It was cold. But I'm not a veteran. I've never served in the military.
• And I am doing my due diligence as a DDD mom to make sure that that is actually the case and that there
• I don't know that that's the case,' close quote. Well, Governor, there's your votes.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I mean, I guess Canada is so cold and the bees haven't quite adapted and they die, and so they need a
• guess<01:07:20.640> Canada<01:07:21.039> is<01:07:21.200> so<01:07:21.599> cold
• /c><01:07:22.559> and<01:07:22.960> the<01:07:23.119> bees guess Canada is so cold
• some degree, mimics some of the programs that have been offered at the federal level, but in many cases
• <01:18:34.159> are in many cases are in many cases are we<01:18:36.560> could<01:18

Bills: SB874, SB2097, SB2098, SB2126, SB2154, SB2153, SB2160, SB2123, SB2110

Keywords: veterinary medicine, prescription, consumer rights, transparency, pet medication, sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, food system resilience, grant program, Hawaii agriculture, agriculture, clean plant program, disease-free plants, plant propagation, small farms, midsize farms, sustainable farming, Hawaii, data analysis, market study

Summary: The committee heard several agriculture-related bills. SB 874 on veterinary medicine would require veterinarians, upon a client’s request, to provide a written prescription for an animal patient in an existing veterinary client-patient relationship, allow Hawaii-licensed pharmacies to dispense those prescriptions, and authorize the Veterinary Medicine Board to set penalties. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with supporters citing lower costs and consumer choice; the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association said veterinarians already should be doing this and supported the bill if amended. One testifier in opposition argued the bill needed a conspicuous notice requirement so pet owners know they can request prescriptions. Committee members and the Department of Agriculture said they were not aware of widespread problems, and discussion focused on whether the measure was already consistent with current practice and whether amendments would address remaining concerns. The committee also heard SB 2097, which would create a climate-resilient food systems grant program in the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and appropriate funds. The department, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, and others supported the bill, saying it could help farmers and ranchers invest in resilience, infrastructure, and technology. Several testifiers asked for clearer definitions, especially for terms like “food hubs” and “resilience hubs,” and suggested adding technical assistance and clearer eligibility criteria. The department explained the program was intended for shovel-ready projects in the middle of the supply chain, with a focus on farmers in a certain revenue range, and said it was modeled on a USDA program. SB 2098 would establish a clean plant program to produce and distribute disease-free plant material to growers, nurseries, and other producers. Testimony was supportive, emphasizing biosecurity, nursery industry needs, and preventing invasive species and crop disease. The department described the program as using tested clean stock, tissue culture facilities, and data collection to support future planting decisions, and estimated a two-year ramp-up. Members questioned whether the program duplicated existing work at CTR/other partners and whether data collection should be centralized, but the department said the effort would build on existing varieties and partnerships rather than overlap them. Finally, SB 2126 would create a conventional farming grant program for small and midsize conventional farmers. Supporters from the department, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council said conventional agriculture deserves support and that the bill would help increase food production. Opposition and comments focused on the bill’s exclusion of organic farmers; one farmer said the measure was unfair unless amended to include organic producers, while a Farmers Union witness said the bill was too vague about the grant’s purpose and should be clearer about its goals. In response to questions, the department said the exclusion of organic farming was not intentional and that the bill was meant to support all agriculture, though no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• Excuse me, I'm still recovering from a cold.
• <00:20:35.919> to<00:20:36.080> thank<00:20:36.159> you, cold.
• Um, I want to thank you, cold.
• In this case, the arts. Um, really happy to be authoring this bill.
• In this case, range of opportunities. In this case, the<01:00:43.359> arts.

Bills: HF2411, HF2471, HF1440, HF1393, HF1631, HF1259, HF280, HF1281, HF1459

Keywords: cultural heritage, funding, White Earth Nation, tribal community, construction, Delano, sesquicentennial, community events, fall of Saigon, Saigon anniversary, Vietnam War commemoration, Vietnamese Minnesotans, Cambodian Minnesotans, Lao Minnesotans, Southeast Asian refugees, Asian American heritage, cultural heritage fund, Minnesota Humanities Center, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, equity funding

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• I'm sure it was cold outside; you had to take the tunnel. Would you please introduce yourself?
• won't rub it in at all I'm sure<00:04:29.400> it<00:04:29.479> was<00:04:29.840> cold
• you<00:04:30.520> had<00:04:30.600> to<00:04:30.720> take sure it was cold
• outside you had to take sure it was cold outside you had to take the<00:04:30.960> tunnel<00:
• um I hope Restoration in those cases um I hope that<01:02:02.559> proposers<01:02:03.119>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Legacy Finance Committee held its first meeting of the session, with members and staff introducing themselves and the chair emphasizing the committee’s role in overseeing Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment funds. The committee then received an overview of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund from Mary Davis. She explained that the fund receives 19.75% of the 1% sales tax, is constitutionally limited to arts education, arts access, and preserving Minnesota history and cultural heritage, and is not a guaranteed base for prior recipients. She reviewed major recipients and statutory requirements, including the Minnesota State Arts Board’s 47% share, funding for the Historical Society, libraries, humanities and cultural organizations, public media, and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council. She also noted the 5% reserve requirement, reporting obligations, and a 2023 legislative directive to improve access through free or reduced admission and outreach to households regardless of income. The committee next heard from Janelle Taylor on the natural resources funds, focusing on the Clean Water Fund and Parks and Trails Fund. She said the Clean Water Fund receives 33% of Legacy revenues and must be used to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and protect groundwater, with at least 5% dedicated to drinking water sources. She described the Clean Water Council’s recommendation process and said most of the money goes to Board of Water and Soil Resources projects, with additional funding for PCA and DNR monitoring. In response to a question about Hastings and PFAS contamination, she said the legislature could appropriate clean water money if the project fits the constitutional criteria and protects drinking water sources. For the Parks and Trails Fund, she explained it receives 14.25% of Legacy revenues and is allocated under the long-standing 40-40-20 split: 40% to state parks and trails, 40% to metropolitan regional parks and trails, and 20% to Greater Minnesota regional parks and trails. House Fiscal Analysis staff then reviewed the reserve requirement and available balances, noting that each Legacy fund must keep a 5% reserve to protect against forecast changes. For the upcoming biennium, they cited approximately $327.229 million available for the Outdoor Heritage Fund, $184.73 million for the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, and $133.13 million for the Parks and Trails Fund, with the Clean Water Fund total discussed earlier at about $311 million. Members briefly discussed the importance of the reserve and the zero-base nature of the funds. The committee then moved on to an overview of the Outdoor Heritage Fund and Outdoor Heritage Council from Mark Johnson and Joe Pelco, who explained that the fund was approved by voters in 2008, lasts 25 years, receives about one-third of the 3/8 of 1% sales tax, and is used to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands, prairies, forests, and habitat for fish, game, and wildlife. They described the council’s statutory role, the small grants program for projects from $5,000 to $500,000, and the annual recommendation process, but no votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• In most cases, I would imagine that agencies would spend the available resources that they have, and
• <00:24:25.039> I the authorizing Statute in most cases I the authorizing Statute in most cases
• I don't recall losing a case based on our case being unconstitutional, so maybe you could help enlighten
• <01:16:25.560> being losing a case based on on our case being losing a case based on on our
• times these are very intensive cases times these are very intensive cases when<01:26:05.199>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Soon enough, I was given a case manager who provided me with services from the Metropolitan Center for
• That will not be the case.
• Now I am an assistant store manager at Teal's Market in Cold Spring, Minnesota, and I cannot thank this
• Now I am an assistant store manager at Teal's Market in Cold Spring, Minnesota, and I cannot thank this
• Spring Minnesota and I teals Mar in Cold Spring Minnesota and I cannot<01:51:25.040> thank<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, as you've seen in a number of cases this year, there are some issues with the RSAs that have been
• in<00:09:27.200> a<00:09:27.519> number<00:09:27.760> of<00:09:28.000> cases
• <00:09:28.640> this you've seen in a number of cases this you've seen in a number of cases
• Is to<01:01:08.559> let<01:01:08.720> it<01:01:08.880> go<01:01:09.040> cold<
• size restrictions are made or case size restrictions are made or something<01:15:34.880> like

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with Senate Bill 197, which would remove supervision of the legislative facilities committee nurse from the Department of Health and Human Services and instead place the nurse under the Board of Nursing’s scope of practice and the Nurse Practice Act. Ryan Maliti introduced the bill for Senator Pearl, and John Williams of DHHS explained that the current statutory language is outdated, dating back to 1995, and improperly gives medical supervisory authority to a non-clinician. He said the change would align the statute with current practice and that the department, the Joint Legislative Committee’s chief operating officer, and the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification were all comfortable with the language. Committee members asked about the need for the change and confirmed the old supervisory language was no longer being meaningfully used. The chair closed the hearing on SB 197, noting there may be additional amendments before final action. The committee then heard Senate Bill 186, which would authorize the Joint Legislative Historical Committee to accept and display a portrait of former Senator Jeb Bradley in the State House. Max Taylor, speaking for Senator Rashardi, described Bradley’s long public service and urged the committee to move the bill. Members asked whether the portrait was completed, where it would be displayed, and how size and placement would be determined. Taylor said the portrait had not yet been commissioned but would be paid for by Bradley, and that the exact location had not been set. Committee members and staff noted that the Joint Historical Committee is already working on portrait placement and space issues, and that the bill may need to be coordinated with broader updates to the statutes governing portraits and memorials. The committee also heard Senate Bill 200, introduced by Senator Reardon, to allow the Joint Legislative Historical Committee to accept and hang a portrait of former Senator Sylvia Larson. Reardon and Donna Susi, who painted the portrait and had served as Larson’s chief of staff, gave strong testimony about Larson’s legislative record, leadership as Senate President, and bipartisan service. Members asked about the portrait’s status, size, and where it would be displayed; witnesses said the portrait was completed, framed, and currently stored in a box pending approval, and that the committee would decide placement. In the later work session, the chair used the two portrait bills to discuss broader problems in the statutes and the Joint Historical Committee’s responsibilities, including possible size limits, placement rules, and whether New Hampshire should adopt practices used in other states such as waiting periods or moratoriums on portraits. No votes were taken during the work session, but members discussed using the bills as vehicles for larger statutory cleanup.

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• This will allow the provisions to be considered along with the overall rate case.
• we'll seal this offense and it's like it never happened, then we say, well, you know what, in that case
• This conference report relates to deferred disposition in a criminal case, license suspension, driving
• Then we say, well, you know what, in that case, why don't we allow a judge to just defer It was like
• Then we say, well, you know what, in that case, why don't we allow a judge to just defer a sentence on

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 3, 976, house, all

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• This was definitely the case with Dive Guys, the company with whom Brady was employed.
• Um, so I don't think in this case these young boys would have known that they needed CPR training.
• Um, so I don't think in this case these young boys would have known that they needed CPR training.
• I'd just like to understand more the case of the violations and what were the violations.
• We can refer the cases.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This bill, this afternoon on this bitterly cold day here in Minnesota, would allow us to at least take
• hearing that it would behoove us to at least be able to look at other sources of power, and in this case
• for electric power is increasing, and it would be wise to look at other sources of power, in this case
• Actually, that isn't the case in several of the long-term utility plans that I've seen.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• international design standards, Canadian SPF is viewed as stronger and denser, largely due to the cold
• <00:35:25.280> climate denser largely due to the cold climate denser largely due to the cold
• Typical homes isn't the case.
• Um, the grandfathering, again, I'm not a lawyer either, but there's a grandfathering in this case.
• So, I think it's understood that the single worst-case scenario is that this sign would actually cost

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• very much for coming out on >> thank you uh very much for coming out on this<00:16:52.560> cold
• day of morning for all New this cold day of morning for all New England<00:16:54.959> football
• And so then the ratio in those cases obviously increases to like close to 7%, or 8%.
• <00:53:15.119> report, but I do want to give a case report, but I do want to give a case report
• , ask the LBA if that's the case that the two, three people go away. >> That is correct.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony from State Treasurer Monica Misipelli on House Bill 1042, which would increase the contingent credit limit for the BFA. She explained that under RSA 66 the state’s debt capacity is capped at 10% of unrestricted revenue, and that guaranteed debt counts in the calculation even though it is not direct debt. She said the state currently has about 65% of its capacity used, roughly $120 million of remaining room, and that raising the BFA contingent credit limit from $200 million to $450 million would reduce that capacity. She noted the state’s debt-to-revenue ratio is about 4.2%, that the state’s credit rating is not immediately affected by the guarantee program unless the state actually has to assume the liability, and suggested unused guarantee authorizations, such as one for the Peace Development Authority, could be reviewed in the future. Members asked whether a credit guarantee affects bonding ability like actual debt, what the usual debt level is relative to the statutory cap, and whether the increase would crowd out future capital borrowing. Misipelli answered that guarantees are included in the formula and do affect available capacity, though the current ratio remains manageable. She also said she had been using a $120 million benchmark for capital budget planning and was now modeling $130 million in future state debt. When asked whether the full $250 million increase was necessary, she deferred to the BFA, saying the question should be answered by the agency. James Key Wallace, executive director of the New Hampshire BFA and interim commissioner of Business and Economic Affairs, then testified in support of the bill. He said the request was driven by larger project costs over the last several decades, with construction inflation causing guarantees to be used up in bigger chunks, and by the fact that the BFA has been close to its current cap. He said the agency does not use taxpayer funds, has never had a payout on a guarantee in nearly 35 years, and requires collateral, reserves, and an 80% loan-to-value buffer. He told members the Senate had a similar bill to raise the limit to $400 million and that the BFA considered that range acceptable. In response to questions, he said a smaller increase such as $150 million would cover known transactions but might not provide enough runway for future opportunities, and he confirmed the bill was brought at the BFA’s request. He also said businesses consider housing availability when deciding whether to locate in New Hampshire, since housing and workforce are key location factors. At the end of the work session, the chair closed House Bill 1042 and opened House Bill 241, a bill on health insurance coverage of pain management services for chronic pain. Representative Nagel began introducing the bill and asked for copies of the treasurer’s debt-capacity report, but the transcript cuts off before any further action on HB 241.

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• I realize that for everything that people bring us on a case-by-case, individual basis, we feel that
• But under the definition in HB67, you can easily make a case that I HB67, you can easily make a case
• addition to first, 14th, and 15th amendment defenses, judges have also invoked the 1970 Supreme Court case
• Um, basically laws can't be case.
• 50, 60 years ago, I was not allowed to wear pants to school, even during bitterly cold Illinois winters

Bills: SB320, HB67, HB247, HB161, HB165, HB91, HB90, HB471, HB363, HB479

Keywords: liquefied petroleum gas, safety regulations, public gathering places, cylinder storage, proximity regulations, parental rights, drag performances, public schools, public libraries, overnight programs, gender identity, minor safety, Gulf of America, name change, state compliance, educational materials, local resources, historical reference, building codes, standardization

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• I haven't read that case myself.
• The only thing we were discussing, kind of on the sidelines, was the court case in El Paso.
• Time in court, including the Laredo and El Paso cases.
• Communities in Brazoria... ...in case the next major storm is announced.
• In this story, Ebenezer Scrooge is a penny pincher, a miserable, cold-hearted old man.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• to ensure that when unforeseen things happen with our utilities—several years ago, we had a large cold
• Reasons like our climate, the fact that it's cold and they don't have to cool the data centers.
• A product of bipartisan compromise, something that's always been the case for successful bonding bills
• nonpartisan staff, Chelsea Griffin, who's here, Andy Lee, I think he's here in the back, Elko, and then Jeff Case

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• The critical access hospitals are at a breaking point in many cases.
• So in the Lebanon case, did they come back in favor of putting a facility there?
• Patients must consent to treatment in this case.
• Then they'll submit the notice of suspension, or whatever we're doing in this case.
• <02:19:10.080> that um we would suggest in that case that um we would suggest in that case

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• examples where that's the case and also hiring transfer advisors because that's a fundable outcome as
• Um, high wage in this case, we just look at median wage data and high wages above the median.
• So anyways, the concept of a credential of value is value is different in different use cases and so
• And in some cases, that's even a problem. tied to the fact that you have to be in agriculture courses
• And when those corporate logos coexist, in some cases, you may even see them on the campuses.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Marcus Adams: There's third-party entities that provide some wallet solutions for the cold wallets or
• landlord, has signed a new lease, and has fully repaid their debt to the plaintiff in an eviction case
• And I talked to some justices of the peace that often hear these eviction cases, and one of the things
• Representative Hayes: Assume the tenant moves out before either the case is filed, they're delinquent
• In cases where the survivor did not know about the debt, they're Molly Voyles: often finding out about

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• We went back to the sports club to have a very cold Presidente beer, and it was a great night for all
• WE WENT BACK TO THE SPORTS CLUB TO HAVE A VERY COLD PRESIDENTE BEER AND IT WAS A GREAT NIGHT FOR ALL

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silent reflection, approval of the prior journal, and several ceremonial introductions. Senator Mayer welcomed students and alumni from the New York Alliance for Early College Pathways, highlighting early college opportunities for high school students. Senator Zellner introduced members of the Buffalo Professional Firefighters Union Local 282 and honored fallen Buffalo firefighter Jayson Arno, with remarks praising firefighters’ service and sacrifice. The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 1489, commemorating the 182nd anniversary of Dominican Republic independence. Senator Sepúlveda presented the resolution and spoke about Dominican history, sovereignty, the Dominican diaspora in New York, and the role of Consul General Jesús Vásquez Martínez. Senators Jackson, Weber, Bailey, and others spoke in support, emphasizing the contributions of Dominican New Yorkers. The resolution was adopted and opened for co-sponsorship. The Senate next moved through the calendar, passing a series of bills on insurance, public health, education, social services, tax, penal law, and workers’ compensation. Several bills were approved by wide margins, including measures related to vaccination policy and education law; Senator Weik opposed the public health/vaccination bill, while Senator Mayer defended it as science-based. Senator Fernandez explained and secured passage of a workers’ compensation bill that would raise a pre-authorization threshold, clarify medical treatment guidelines, and restore access to out-of-network providers for injured workers. The only contentious item was Calendar 117, a bill amending the Executive Law related to climate resilience and the Office of Resilience. Senator Walczyk offered an amendment to repeal the statewide cap-and-invest program, but the chair ruled it nongermane; the Senate upheld that ruling on a 21-aye vote. Senators Harckham, Borrello, Krueger, Lanza, Martins, and Gianaris spoke at length on climate policy, energy costs, and the bill’s merits. The bill ultimately passed 51-9. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, March 5 at 11:00 a.m.