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• And then finally, House section 23 is related to House sections 3 and 4 from earlier in the article and
• So<00:45:59.440><c> sections</c><00:46:00.359><c> 1</c> So sections 1, 3 through 7, 9 through 30, 48,
• Senate sections 1 and 2 and House sections 1 and 2, as well as on R18 Senate section 3 and House section
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• :55:47.920><c> section</c> R18 Senate section 3 and House section R18 Senate section 3 and House section

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• The funds appropriated under section 1J, Roman numeral 3, or the charter school contingency, as we know
• Moving on to page 9, line 3, section J5, $15.7 million is appropriated for the design of school building
• The last JAC change occurs on page 14, section 3, for major maintenance payment payments.
• </c><00:10:13.519><c> payment</c> section 3 for major maintenance payment section 3 for major maintenance
• And uh so we'll section by section.

Bills: HB0105 , HB0107 , SF0002

Committee: House Appropriations

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• One for veterinary uses and schedule 3 for veteran or uses.
• I wasn't classification by removing the exception under schedule 3 controlled substances.
• 3 for 3 I the attorneys I noticed about this bill are concerned that it would be I wouldn't say yes.
• We believe the solution is to possibly adus section that says nothing in this section is is intended

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Summary: The House Committee on Transportation heard a 10 a.m. agenda covering a range of transportation, liability, harbor, and bicycle-related bills. Testimony was mixed on several measures: HB 263, which would exempt full-time college students from vehicle weight tax, drew opposition from the Department of Transportation and others; HB 135, authorizing general obligation bonds to purchase property on the North Shore of Oʻahu, had support; HB 860, granting immunity to the state or county for repairs on roads with disputed jurisdiction, drew support from DOT, DLNR, and the City and County of Honolulu but opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice; and HB 996, which would abolish joint and several liability for government entities in highway-related civil actions, also drew strong opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice and support from the Attorney General’s office and DOT. The committee also heard HB 1167, an emergency appropriation for motor carrier enforcement, and HB 1259, which would remove the need for an engineering study before reducing speed limits within 10 mph of the current limit; both had support from DOT and related groups. HB 1156 and HB 960, both related to harbor financing and capital advancement contracts, were supported by DOT, with DOT explaining that higher bond and contract ceilings were needed because project costs have increased since the limits were set decades ago. HB 142, exempting certain nonprofit community-based transportation providers from motor carrier regulation, and HB 914, creating a water carrier inflationary cost index mechanism and allowing PUC exemptions, also received support from multiple stakeholders, with the Consumer Advocacy Division noting that the inflationary adjustment issue was already active in a rate case. The committee also took testimony on several electric bicycle and micromobility bills. HB 486 would restrict where electric bicycles may operate, prohibit unsafe operation and removal of speed-limiting devices, and fund a safety education campaign; it drew opposition from the Hawaii Bicycling League and several individuals, with one supporter. HB 435 would redefine and classify electric bicycles, raise the minimum operating age, and add registration and use rules; it was supported by DOT and the Hawaii Bicycling League, with one individual opposing. HB 958 would regulate motorized bicycles and electric micromobility devices, require helmets for minors, and fund a coordinated education campaign; it drew support from the City and County of Honolulu, Council Member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, and the Hawaii Bicycling League, but opposition from Moped Doctors and others, who argued the bill could harm the moped industry and that more study was needed. After testimony, the committee recessed and then reconvened for decision-making. In decision-making, the committee deferred HB 263 and HB 996. It passed HB 135, HB 860, HB 1167, HB 1259, HB 1156, and HB 960 with amendments, generally adopting HD1 versions, making technical changes, and setting effective dates to July 1, 3000 for the amended measures. The chair explained that HB 263 was deferred because a blanket tax exemption for one class could create inequities and a tax credit might be a better approach. HB 996 was deferred because the chair said the state’s long-standing policy of ensuring safe roads and maintaining accountability for highway design and maintenance remained important. For HB 960, the chair said the current contract caps were too low for modern harbor projects and that higher limits would improve flexibility and efficiency. The committee also noted Representative Cochran was excused for the remaining votes.

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• Section four, we um forma.
• Now, going through the section by section of the bill, um, there's two findings.
• So, section two And then section three.
• Section<01:23:59.600><c> two,</c> Section two, Section two, emergency<01:24:01.240><c> operation</c><

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• We're also concerned about Article 2, Section 3, Clause 2, to be able to terminate a CIC without an adequate
• We're also concerned about Article 2, Section 3, Clause 2, to be able to terminate a CIC without an adequate
• /c><00:23:40.360><c> section</c><00:23:40.720><c> 2</c> broad preemption in article 3 section 2 broad
• preemption in article 3 section 2 um<00:23:41.559><c> paragraph</c><00:23:42.000><c> two</c><00:23:42.279
• </c><00:25:19.919><c> 3</c> concerned about the Article 2 Section 3 concerned about the Article 2 Section

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

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• Section 3 of the bill was the amendment.
• And Section 3 is the administrative. Short-term gap funding.
• And Section 3 is the administrative cost for that gap funding. It's $600,000.
• The budget section and the HR section, at the conclusion of budget section, we break into sections, so
• To amend and reenact Section 47-17-01 and subsection 1 of Section 47-17-0.02.1 in Sections 47-17-2.2.2

Bills: HB1621 , HB1624 , HB1623 , HB1622 , HB1625 , HB1626 , HB1627 , HCR3038

Summary: The House convened in special session, opened with prayer and the Pledge, confirmed a quorum, and recognized visiting students from Shiloh High School. Members also observed a moment of silence for former Representative Cindy Shriver Beck, and the House adopted the Employment Committee report approving special-session staff appointments. The chamber then considered House Bill 1621, which would require the presidential physical fitness test in K-12 physical education courses with exemptions for students with disabilities and an effective date of August 1, 2027. Supporters framed it as a return to a historic fitness standard and a response to federal direction; the bill passed 90-0. The House next took up House Bill 1624, a universal school meals bill that would place the program in statute rather than the Constitution, start it a year earlier than the initiated measure, and appropriate $65 million for the first year. Debate centered on whether universal meals were needed, whether the bill would preserve legislative flexibility and property-tax relief, and whether it would help families or subsidize those who could pay. The bill passed 55-38. Finally, the House began debate on House Bill 1623, the rural health transformation package tied to federal grant funds and a Bank of North Dakota loan program to support rural health projects, EMS, behavioral health, and related infrastructure. The sponsor and supporters emphasized North Dakota’s strong grant award, the need to move quickly, and the bill’s role in filling rural health gaps statewide. Some members raised concerns about federal spending, inflation, and telehealth, while others stressed the need to address EMS and workforce shortages. The transcript ends during debate on HB 1623, before any final vote is shown.

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• Uh, the first section, Section A, clarifies that microgrids can operate and provide electricity to a
• Furthermore, we have Section 3 that state in this bill.
• Under the new provisions in section 3, Are health, home health care providers included in, in any of
• Our under section 3. And then under the amendments.
• Credits, um, so under the section 3, did you say it was. 331. $0.1 million would be their The exception

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• Lastly, Section 4 provides that the provisions in Sections 1 and 3 apply retroactively to offenses committed
• Section 4 provides that the provisions in Sections 1 and 3 apply retroactively to offenses committed
• Lastly, Section 4 provides that the provisions in Sections 1 and 3 apply retroactively to offenses committed
• Section 4 provides that the provisions in Sections 1 and 3 apply retroactively to offenses committed
• In fact, it's being changed in NRS 213.125, that's Section 3.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• The next sections 32 through 37 have to do with retirement. retirement are 30 sections 32 through 36
• In section 2, you will see House File 3, which is implementation of audit recommendations.
• In section 3, the healthy aging subcabinet and that goes all the way from page 17 to page 21 in the bill
• And then I have lines that are sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. It goes on to section 9.
• Section 9, I believe. Oh, it's in section 10 also.

Bills: HF2783

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

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• Section 3 requires that the Agency of Education, AOE, in collaboration with Vermont Association of Career
• Section 3 requires that the Agency of Section 3 requires that the Agency of Education,<00:09:48.320><
• Section<00:10:44.000><c> 4</c> Section 4 Section 4 modifies<00:10:45.800><c> 16</c><00:10:46.360><c>
• that had been found in found in section that had been found in section<00:19:35.120><c> 3</c><00:19:
• 3 of the bill and incorporates section 3 of the bill and incorporates the<00:19:37.440><c> remaining

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• Having $3 million would help.
• And finally, a small technical thing on page 7, line 17: there appears to be no section 3.
• </c> over from section two to section four. over from section two to section four.
• Uh, section 3, subsection C of the bill provides that all appropriations items, unexpended balances of
• Uh, section 3, subsection C of the bill provides that all appropriations items, unexpended balances of

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1783, which would expand public-private partnership options for charter school facilities. The Department of Education offered comments, the Charter School Commission and SFA supported the bill, and Hawaii Technology Academy, Hawaii Kids, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, HGA, Aloha Project, and several individuals testified in support, while UPW opposed it. Supporters said charter schools need faster and more flexible ways to address severe facility shortages and high costs, and SFA described the bill as a pilot model that could leverage developer partnerships and state contributions, citing Maryland as an example. Members asked whether the bill was limited to charter schools; DOE said the language could be read to include other public school facilities, but if focused only on charter schools, DOE was less concerned. The Charter School Commission also described an existing public-private preschool model through Parkway Village Preschool and PACTED. The committee then took up HB 1778, which would establish a CIP database for school facilities. SFA supported the bill, saying it would create a more disciplined, transparent basis for funding decisions by documenting facility condition, needed repairs, classification, and timing. DOE initially said it rested on its comments, then responded to questions by saying it already maintains deferred maintenance lists, uses systems such as Maximo, CPT, GIS, and finance software, and sends legislators project-status letters twice a year. DOE said it is working on improving its outward-facing dashboard and integrating its systems, but questioned whether the bill would add value beyond existing tools. Members emphasized the need for a publicly accessible, real-time transparency tool, while DOE said it was still evaluating its current systems and was not yet seeking funding for a new IT program. For HB 2344, creating an Independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission, DOE said it wants to remain part of any consolidation process to keep students and education central, while SFA said the bill is timely and framed it as a restructuring response to changing conditions and possible federal funding cuts. SFA compared the proposal to the federal BRAC process for military base closures and said Hawaii has the same enrollment as in 1961 but many more schools, arguing that the state needs a more deliberate approach to school closures and land reuse. The Attorney General’s office raised technical concerns about several sections, including unclear references to administrative support, a governor-approval sequence, a possible conflict with existing statutes governing closed-school disposition, and a missing section number. Testimony on HB 2345, which would establish a geographic CIP district, began with DOE in opposition; DOE said the bill would duplicate existing work, add confusion by creating two agencies doing the same thing, and spend money inefficiently because district project coordinators and project lists already exist.

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• </c> uh this bill this this section. uh this bill this this section.
• </c> &gt;&gt; the section of the rule. &gt;&gt; the section of the rule.
• Section Section Section three<02:22:54.920><c> takes</c><02:22:55.200><c> effect</c><02:22:55.560><c>
• </c> There is no more section four. There is no more section four.
• </c> "Or, I'm sorry, 3-minute break. Break." "3-minute break." "Break. Thank you."

Summary: The meeting began as a Committee of Conference on House Bill 194, but the discussion quickly centered on whether to remove an attached bill, 504, because of concerns about a possible fee or tax and a House rule issue. Members debated the procedural posture of the bill, whether the House version had been non-concurred, and whether the conference committee could still resolve the issue by adopting the House amendment or reconsidering the non-concur. The exchange became tense, with one side warning that failing to pass the measure could jeopardize a linked rural health transformation grant worth about $20 million. The committee ultimately recessed without resolving the 194/504 dispute and planned to return the next day. The committee then opened conference on House Bill 609, which dealt with use-of-force/self-defense language and restraint/seclusion authority in health care settings. On the self-defense portion, House members argued strongly for restoring vehicle language, saying people should be able to defend themselves in a car the same way they can in a home, especially in carjacking or assault situations where no weapon is displayed. Senate members expressed concern about expanding deadly-force protections too broadly and suggested narrowing the language to focus on imminent harm to the person, not property, while also questioning where the provision should be placed in statute. The second major topic in HB 609 was who may order restraint or seclusion in clinical settings. House members argued that physicians are not always immediately available, especially in hospitals and emergency settings, and that APRNs and physician associates should be able to act in crises if properly trained and credentialed. Senate members raised concerns about scope of practice and asked whether the language implied patient consent was required; the Senate side explained that consent language was intended to address capacity and informed decision-making, not to require voluntary consent to restraint. The discussion ended with the sides still apart, though the Senate floated a compromise allowing physician associates to order restraint when no doctor is physically on the premises, while not yet extending that authority to APRNs. The committee took a short break to continue negotiations on the firearm/self-defense piece.

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• So first, that's only in section 3 of the bill. So sections 1 and 2 are a lot broader.
• And that's a group that you want included in your section 3 of your bill?
• And that's a group that you want included in your section 3 of your bill?
• I was focused on section 3, but noting that those other sections apply to all undocumented immigrants
• I was focused on section 3, but noting that those other sections apply to all undocumented immigrants

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

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• The Speaker pro tempore: The Chair announces the Speaker's appointment, pursuant to Section 2 of the
• Migratory Bird Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 715-A, and the order of the House of January 3, 2025, of the
• Sir, pursuant to Section 4 of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016, Public Law
• Sir, pursuant to Section 9803(d)(1)(C) and (E) of the James M.
• Sir, pursuant to Section 9803(d)(1)(C) and (E) of the James M.

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• Yeah, because they get either the lesser of inflation or 3%. 3%.
• That was section 526.010.” “That section is completely gone.
• That was section 526.010. So that's bill. That was section 526.010.
• So that section is completely gone.
• section 526.010.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the House Journal by a 121-0 vote, and a brief suspension of business for the Speaker to sign HB 2014. Members also observed a moment of silence for Butler County Fire Protection District Sergeant Commander Jatin Warren, who died in the line of duty, and the chamber introduced several guest groups, including Missouri Council on Aging representatives and county clerks. A resolution was also presented honoring former state representative K. H. Steinmetz for her 18 years of service in the Missouri House. The House then received committee reports recommending passage of HB 2934, HB 1800, and HB 1707. On third reading, HB 2974 passed 136-0 on telehealth and licensure reciprocity; HB 2934 passed 121-24 on consolidating St. Louis convention center governance; HB 2057 passed 137-10 on entertainment districts for Osage Beach and Chesterfield; the combined HB 1839/2921/3015 passed 120-19 on age verification for harmful online content; HB 1707 passed 149-0 to bar the Department of Revenue from taxing credit card processing fees; HB 2819 passed 145-0 to set rounding rules as the penny is phased out; and HB 2600 passed 148-0 to allow ambulance districts to combine resources for coverage. HB 1800, which reduces the inflationary growth factor for certain taxing districts from 5% to 3% and adjusts assessment ranges, drew the most extended debate over its effect on schools, fire districts, and taxpayers; it ultimately passed 82-61. Members also perfected HB 2774, which bars state and local governments from restricting equipment sales or use based on fuel source, and HB 2383, a utility infrastructure protection bill adding wired/copper infrastructure to existing critical infrastructure protections and setting penalties for theft or damage; HB 2383 was amended to align with the Senate version and then perfected. Finally, the House began debate on a combined bill package including HB 1664, 1610, 1645, and 2182, which would extend the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse civil claims while also shortening the general personal injury statute of limitations from five years to three; the child sexual abuse provisions drew broad support, while the tort-reform portion prompted sharp disagreement over access to justice versus business certainty.

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• Sections 3, 4, and 5 in the amendment are also related to DCT.
• Sections 3, 4, and 5 in the amendment are also related to DCT.
• The newly added section 3 also contains a second change to Chapter 13.46, subdivision 3, online 8.18.
• The newly added section 3 also contains a second change to Chapter 13.46, subdivision 3, online 8.18.
• The newly added section 3 also contains a second change to Chapter 13.46, subdivision 3, online 8.18.

Bills: HF1379 , HF1596 , HF2260 , HF1429

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: nonopioid directive, opioid refusal, opioid-free care, pain management, health care directive, advance directive, patient autonomy, informed consent, substance use disorder, opioid epidemic, prescriber immunity, provider liability, emergency medical services, EMS, health record, Minnesota Department of Health, health care agent, medical power of attorney, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota government data practices

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• of a Child Protective Commission from $3 million to $5 million.
• of a Child Protective Commission from $3 million to $5 million.
• Both of these sections make exceptions with reference to Chapter 21, Article 6, Section 1, which allows
• Each fund is to be allocated $3 million of the $12 million.
• The other $3 million would go to all counties The other $3 million would go to all counties, but only

Committee: Senate Finance

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• Members, we're gonna go back to agenda item number 3.
• a firearm and then it's provided in the section.
• It is so online 18, start section two.
• Boeing provides 3 days Pay. Devon up to 20 days. Williams Company's 3 days. Amazon 3 days.
• And American Airlines 3 days.

Bills: SB843 , SB1733 , SB1476 , SB1237 , SB1410 , SB1894 , SB1272 , SB1204 , SB1721 , SB1725 , SB1735 , SB1337 , SB1339 , SB1461 , SB1975

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights

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• House Bill 2918, enacting Section 42-141.45, relating to aides.
• Majority Leader, Calendar 3. Mr.
• House Bill 2594, amending Section 25-3-60, amending Title 11, Section 25-15-2, and Section 4-1-1-16.
• , Article 1, and Section 33-1821, relating to property.
• Amending Title 4, Chapter 21, Article 1, Section 41-105, relating to... Winning Section 2834.13.

Summary: The Senate met in floor session, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and then moved through several Committee of the Whole calendars considering a range of House bills and one concurrent resolution. On the first calendar, members considered HB 2192 on employment/video content matters of public concern, HB 2592 on government information technology and AI-related rulemaking, HB 2752 on the Arizona Commerce Authority trade office, HB 2916 on traffic schools and fingerprint clearance, and HB 2946 on development fees. Amendments were adopted on HB 2192, HB 2592, HB 2916, and HB 2946; HB 2752 received a Mesnard amendment, but an Epstein amendment failed on division after a 7-14 vote. All of those bills were reported out do pass, with HB 2752 retained on the calendar after amendment consideration. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted. On later calendars, the Senate advanced HB 2918, HB 2999 on infrastructure finance districts/special taxing districts, HB 1418 on county officers/sheriff authority, HCR 259 supporting county sheriffs, HB 2035 on child welfare placement/reporting, HB 241 on child neglect, HB 2594 on court trust confidentiality, HB 2932 on groundwater transportation fees, HB 2109 on distracted driving penalties for motorcycles, HB 2118 on mobile food vendor licenses, HB 2244 on eviction satisfaction of judgment, HB 4011 on HOA duties, and HB 2440 on a transition program. Several bills were amended, including HB 2999, which drew discussion about tax rates, bond coverage, and infrastructure district financing; an Epstein objection focused on homeowner cost uncertainty, but the bill ultimately advanced. HB 2035, HB 2594, HB 2932, HB 2109, HB 2118, HB 2244, HB 4011, and HB 2440 all received do pass recommendations, with some technical or conforming amendments adopted along the way. The Senate also adopted a proclamation recognizing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on its centennial anniversary and welcomed university representatives and students in the gallery. The chamber granted the House’s request to return SB 1113 for further amendment and appointed free conference committees for HB 2133 and HB 2010. Final third-reading votes passed HB 2592, HB 2916, HB 2946, and HB 2999, with recorded roll-call results showing HB 2592 passed 16-9 with 11 not voting, HB 2916 passed 26-1 with 3 not voting, HB 2946 passed 27-0 with 3 not voting, and HB 2999 passed 21-6 with 3 not voting. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.