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• File Governor's Message Nos. 669 to 683 transmit nominations to various boards and commissions.
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• Governor's</c><00:02:22.959><c> message</c><00:02:23.280><c> numbers</c><00:02:23.959><c> 669</c> 2027 file
• Governor's message numbers 669 2027 file Governor's message numbers 669 to<00:02:25.080><c> 683</c><
• Re-referrals and re-referrals are made in accordance with the supplemental order of the day that may be filed

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Chair Yuakeim will move House File 1049, Chair Yuakeim will move House File 1049, I<00:02:04.000><c>
• House File 1049 is a vehicle bill.
• </c> So, House File 1049 is a vehicle bill.
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• House File 1049 will really be laid over this time.

Bills: HF1049

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: school library aid, education finance, school districts, charter schools, funding eligibility, 1183, house

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• vital records, when they must be filed, amendments to vital records, and who may obtain vital records
• vital records, when they must be filed, amendments to vital records, and who may obtain vital records
• vital records, when they must be filed, amendments to vital records, and who may obtain vital records
• vital records, when they must be filed, amendments to vital records, and who may obtain vital records
• vital records, when they must be filed, amendments to vital records, and who may obtain vital records

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Chair recognizes House File 4808. Yes, Mr. Chair.
• House File 4808 and the DE3 that will amend it are the tech modernization efforts that have been ongoing
• Members, with that I will renew Co-Chair Talkelson's motion to refer House File 4808 as amended to be
• Members, with that I will renew Co-Chair Talkelson's motion to refer House File 4808 as amended to be
• Members, with that I will renew Co-Chair Talkelson's motion to refer House File 4808 as amended to be

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4808, as amended by a DE3, a human services technology modernization bill. The author described the measure as a multi-year effort to modernize outdated county systems, improve data integration, and strengthen program integrity and fraud detection. The bill would create a Human Services Modernization Fund with a $50 million cap, establish an advisory council with strong county and tribal representation, and create a legislative commission to oversee the work and receive annual reports. It also includes a $10 million county-focused grant fund and a $15 million appropriation for the Office of Inspector General’s technology needs. Testimony from the Association of Minnesota Counties and related county groups strongly supported the bill, emphasizing the need for immediate modernization, the importance of county and tribal involvement, and the value of legislative oversight. Members from both parties echoed support, saying the bill would help county workers spend less time on outdated systems and more time serving clients, and that better system integration could reduce errors and fraud issues. One member suggested that audits should be considered in the future in addition to reporting requirements. The committee adopted the DE3 amendment without opposition. After discussion, the chair renewed the motion to refer House File 4808, as amended, to the general register, and the motion passed on a voice vote.

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• And we compliment the chairman for the representative for filing the bill.
• I too last session had a similar situation where we filed a bill on behalf of our students.
• I have another one that is filed this year.
• I too last session had a similar situation where we filed a bill on behalf of our students.
• I have another one that is filed this year.

Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard three bills. HB 919 on nursing education programs would tighten accountability for nursing schools with low NCLEX pass rates by shortening the probation period, requiring remediation plans, mandating free remediation for students who fail, and requiring tuition reimbursement for programs with very low pass rates. The sponsor argued Florida’s nursing pass rates are unacceptably low and that stronger consequences are needed; opponents warned the bill could shut down programs, worsen the nursing shortage, and unfairly target private schools, while supporters said it would protect students and improve outcomes. After debate, the bill was reported favorably by a vote of 18-0. The committee then heard PCS for HB 1261, the “Smart Living Act,” a student-driven proposal from Jefferson High School in Hillsborough County to expand personal financial literacy and practical life-skills instruction in high school. Students and school officials testified that the bill would better prepare graduates for adulthood by covering topics such as budgeting, credit, loans, FAFSA, resumes, interviews, and basic household skills. Members praised the students’ work and the bill’s practical focus, and the PCS was reported favorably 18-0. Finally, the committee considered HB 809, which would exempt school social workers from educator certification requirements for general and subject-area knowledge. Supporters from Lee and Broward counties said the current testing requirement is unrelated to social work, creates financial and recruitment barriers, and has contributed to staffing shortages. Members from both parties supported the measure as a simple way to remove an obstacle to hiring and retaining school social workers. HB 809 was also reported favorably by a vote of 18-0, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.

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• shared with you, which is the 0.375% of 6.875%, and we multiply that by a multitude of lines that file
• on the sales and use tax filings.
• For Legacy, we identified that the Minnesota Lottery was actually filing on the variable rate line.
• The Department likely advised the Lottery to file on this line when the in lieu of tax passed, but when
• And that was what led us to ask some questions about who was filing where.

Committee: House Legacy Finance

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• </c> bill to come before us is Senate File bill to come before us is Senate File 22,<00:12:33.600><c>
• There doesn't have to be a filing with the secretary of state to trigger it.
• There doesn't have to be a filing with the secretary of state to trigger it.
• There doesn't have to be a filing with the secretary of state to trigger it.
• Chairman, this is a roll call vote for Senate File 55.

Bills: SF0021 , SF0022 , SF0054 , SF0055

Committee: Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Keywords: stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification, banking regulation, special purpose depository institution, conversion process, Wyoming state laws, financial services

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• Again, I'm not aware of a petition being filed for that reason.
• There's been bills—all of those files in the past on that.
• Bad actors file suits against districts.
• And so we saw this earlier on in... the session where there was a bill that was filed.
• Speaker 1: ...that's just been filed, I think maybe yesterday.

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Today, we'll be taking up late-file bills.
• H. 5520 My honorable colleagues and staff, thanks for letting me speak on H. 5520, which is a bill filed
• He turns 65 on October 20th, so time is of the essence, which is why we want to get this one filed for
• Department, I offer a sincere thanks to our elected representatives in the General Court for the recent filing

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 22nd hearing of the 194th General Court to consider late-file bills, with the chairs outlining testimony limits and instructions for submitting written testimony. The committee heard testimony on several local bills, including H.5520, which would allow George Petrinos of Dudley to continue serving as a call firefighter past age 65 until age 70. Representative John Moran said the bill had town support, would have no pension or fiscal impact, and was intended to let Petrinos continue a long record of service. The committee also heard testimony on H.4499 concerning the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership. Witnesses Colleen Curran and Matthew Brunell said the bill would correct an oversight so certain employees of the zone could participate in the public retirement system. They described the organization as a public body subject to open meeting and procurement laws, performing functions similar to a public school district, and said a prior administrative decision had recognized it as a public entity but not extended retirement eligibility to its employees. Finally, the committee took testimony on Senate Bill 3165 for the town of Holbrook, which would authorize the appointment of Patrick Daugherty as a firefighter despite the maximum age requirement. Holbrook Fire Chief Luke McFadden and Senators John Keenan and Representative Mark Cusack said the department needs paramedic-qualified firefighters, Daugherty is already known to the town and fully qualified aside from the age issue, and the exemption would help address staffing shortages. No questions were raised after the testimony, and the committee then moved to adjourn.

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• File.
• File.
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• are made in accordance with the order of the day and any supplemental orders of the day that may be filed

Bills: HB20 , HB463 , HB469 , HB649 , HB963 , HB1163 , HB1334 , HB1481 , HB1509 , HB1511 , HB1514 , HB1515 , HB1516 , HB1518 , HB1519 , HB1523 , HB1524 , HB1546 , HB1548 , HB1550 , HB1553 , HB1573 , HB1574 , HB1576 , HB1588 , HB1591 , HB1618 , HB1619 , HB1628 , HB1642 , HB1643 , HB1656 , HB1658 , HB1664 , HB1667 , HB1679 , HB1682 , HB1688 , HB1692 , HB1696 , HB1700 , HB1705 , HB1707 , HB1710 , HB1711 , HB1713 , HB1716 , HB1718 , HB1721 , HB1728 , HB1737 , HB1740 , HB1741 , HB1749 , HB1752 , HB1753 , HB1768 , HB1782 , HB1800 , HB1804 , HB1810 , HB1823 , HB1839 , HB1842 , HB1854 , HB1858 , HB1864 , HB1870 , HB1875 , HB1881 , HB1886 , HB1888 , HB1890 , HB1894 , HB1897 , HB1898 , HB1920 , HB1929 , HB1946 , HB1959 , HB1961 , HB1962 , HB1973 , HB1974 , HB2001 , HB2005 , HB2020 , HB2021 , HB2022 , HB2023 , HB2062 , HB2078 , HB2093 , HB2095 , HB2096 , HB2097 , HB2101 , HB2137 , HB2152 , HB2207 , HCR137 , HCR181

Keywords: lava insurance, homeowners, insurance market, subsidy, Hawaii, eviction, housing access, tenant rights, judicial reporting, disassociation, disability, parking, travel placard, accessibility, mobility, small boat harbors, moorage, harbor permits, commercial use permit, commercial fishing

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• The next item is the intent to file. It's a 096. Again, 10 minutes it takes to fill out, okay?
• It's a 096 intent to file. Okay, for compensation. Ten minutes, so so far 20 minutes.
• And in my last sentence, if you know of anyone that needs help filing a claim, I'll be happy to help
• That's just scratching the surface of what a lot of veterans have to go through as far as filing for

Summary: The committee first approved the March 9 minutes without objection. It then took up Senate Bill 1286, which would establish Idaho consumer protection standards for paid assistance to veterans seeking federal benefits claims help. The bill was described as prohibiting upfront fees, limiting compensation to contingent and reasonable amounts, and banning misleading advertising, guaranteed outcomes, direct solicitation, overseas call centers, and use of medical professionals to influence claims. Representative Hill said the measure was needed to protect veterans from predatory claims companies, citing his own experience with high upfront fee offers. Testimony was uniformly supportive. Peter O’Rourke of the National Association for Veterans Rights said the bill would give veterans safety, security, and confidence through clear guardrails. Daniel Murphy, a veteran and DAV member, explained the basic VA claims process and argued that free veterans service organizations can help with the paperwork, while some private firms charge excessive fees for little work. John Blumstrom, representing a veterans-related organization, said his group supports transparency, disclosure of free services, and the bill’s restrictions on predatory practices. He also noted that veterans with mental health issues, TBI, PTSD, or MST may need tailored help navigating the process. Representative Bruce moved to send Senate Bill 1286 to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Members spoke in favor, saying the claims process can be confusing and burdensome and that the bill would help veterans who need assistance while preserving free service options. The committee approved the motion by voice vote.

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• The next item is the intent to file. It's a 0966. Again, 10 minutes it takes to fill out, okay?
• It's a 096 intent to file, okay, for compensation. 10 minutes, so so far 20 minutes.
• And in my last sentence, if you know of anyone that needs help filing a claim, I'll be happy to help
• That's just scratching the surface of what a lot of veterans have to go through as far as filing for

Committee: House Commerce and Human Resources

Keywords: 989, all

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• If medical records have not been maintained or are missing for some reason, and somebody who's filing
• for disability, an affidavit would be able to be filed so that they could move forward with their application
• So we went to House counsel and they drafted the language, and I filed it, and that's what we just don't
• So thank you for filing this. Any questions from the committee?

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Summary: The Public Service Committee heard testimony on a series of retirement, public safety, and personnel bills, with most of the discussion focused on individual or local matters. House Bill 5054 would allow the city of Peabody to use an affidavit when pre-employment medical records for a firefighter or other public safety employee are missing, so a retirement application can proceed. Representative Tom Walsh, Mayor Ted Bettencourt, Fire Chief Jay Dowling, and Chief Thomas Griffin all supported the bill, explaining that a 27-year firefighter’s retirement had been delayed for months because the city could not locate the required records. Senator Joan Lovely also testified in support and urged a favorable recommendation. The committee also heard brief testimony on House Bill 4698, which would authorize the State Board of Retirement to pay benefits to Dale Kylie after a divorce affected his retirement option; House Bill 3900, which would raise the maximum age for Kingston special police officers to 70 amid staffing shortages; and House Bill 5159, which would grant creditable service to educator Sarah Shebelli, who said two years as a paraprofessional at a charter school were denied and that she is seeking the credit before retiring, in part because of a degenerative eye disease. Additional bills were read into the record without further testimony, including measures involving Pelham police chief employment, the New Bedford Police Association, retirement benefit transfers, age waivers for police officers, continued employment of Petersham police department members, a Dayton special police appointment, and a sick leave bank for a Department of Corrections employee. No committee questions were raised on the bills discussed, and no votes were taken during the hearing. After confirming that no one else wished to testify, the committee moved to adjourn and did so by motion and second.

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• If medical records have not been maintained or are missing for some reason, and somebody who’s filing
• for disability, then an affidavit would be able to be filed so that they could move forward with their
• So we went to House Counsel, and they drafted the language, and I filed it, and that’s what we just don
• So thank you for filing this. Any questions from the committee?

Bills: H5159 , H5110 , H3900 , H5054 , H5034 , H4977 , S2939 , H4747 , S2942 , H4742 , H4698

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Keywords: retirement, teachers, service credit, superannuation, Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System, Petersham, police employment, age requirement, public service, retirement benefits, retirement age, special police officers, Kingston, public safety, law enforcement, pre-employment examinations, disability retirement, record maintenance, Peabody, local government

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• </c><00:03:14.680><c> File.
• File. On pages 5 through 8, draft 1. File.
• c> and</c> Referrals and re-referrals are made in accordance with the order of the day that may be filed

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Referrals and re-referrals are made in accordance with the supplemental orders of the day that may be filed
• the</c><00:02:28.239><c> day</c><00:02:28.560><c> that</c> The supplemental orders of the day may be filed
• The notice was filed in the clerk's office this morning. The waiver is granted.
• The notice was filed in the clerk's office this morning. Thank you.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Referrals and re-referrals are made in accordance with the supplemental orders of the day that may be filed
• day</c><00:02:40.160><c> that</c><00:02:40.480><c> may</c><00:02:40.720><c> be</c><00:02:40.879><c> filed
• </c><00:02:41.200><c> later</c> of the day that may be filed later of the day that may be filed later

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• And a lot of times they could file with the school district themselves.
• Um, they could also file formerly with the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S.
• Um, and a lot of times they could file with the school district themselves.
• I think we somebody to file a complaint.
• And it it rights and files a complaint.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• First order of business is House File 1366.
• Thank you for hearing House File 1366.
• We appreciate File 1859 for discussion.
• And this is where House File 1859 comes in.
• And this is where House File 1859 comes in.

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Representative Butler withdraws from the files prior to introduction House Resolution 40.
• to discharge House Bill 99 from Criminal Justice for the purpose of withdrawing this bill from the files
• From Criminal Justice for the purpose of withdrawing this bill from the files of the House.
• Resolution 150 by Senator Boudreaux, vital records, scanning of documents, creation of electronic files
• Basically, the main thing it does is realign the extended date for filing of taxes quarterly from May

Bills: HR46 , HR47 , HR48 , HR49 , HR50 , HR51 , HR52 , HR53 , HR54 , HR55 , HR56 , HR57 , HCR31 , HB20 , HB21 , HB166 , HB494 , HB710 , HB795 , HB985 , HB986 , HB987 , HB988 , HB989 , HB990 , HB991 , HB992 , HB993 , HB994 , HB995 , HB996 , HB997 , HB998 , HR42 , HR43 , HR44 , HR45 , HCR22 , HCR23 , HCR24 , HCR25 , HCR26 , HCR27 , HCR28 , HCR29 , HCR30 , SCR13 , HB894 , HB983 , HB984 , SB19 , SB23 , SB26 , SB30 , SB39 , SB45 , SB46 , SB50 , SB51 , SB55 , SB69 , SB71 , SB73 , SB84 , SB85 , SB89 , SB96 , SB98 , SB101 , SB110 , SB148 , SB150 , SB160 , SB164 , SB303 , SB340 , HB28 , HB36 , HB50 , HB52 , HB56 , HB62 , HB68 , HB92 , HB110 , HB117 , HB119 , HB124 , HB140 , HB147 , HB160 , HB171 , HB174 , HB182 , HB193 , HB196 , HB198 , HB203 , HB228 , HB234 , HB237 , HB260 , HB268 , HB271 , HB285 , HB289 , HB316 , HB351 , HB393 , HB400 , HB413 , HB446 , HB469 , HB486 , HB534 , HB551 , HB552 , HB574 , HB576 , HB634 , HB649 , HB677 , HB735 , HB739 , HB779 , HB784 , HB796 , HB807 , HB842 , HB850 , HB919 , HB474 , HB487 , HB503 , HB606 , HB633 , HB707 , HB720 , HB728 , HB733 , HB846 , HB852 , HB856 , HB868 , HB875 , HB129 , HB130 , HB287 , HB489 , HB545 , HB553 , HB555 , HB570 , HB854 , HB952 , HB221 , HB148 , HB331 , HB149 , HB901

Keywords: HR 46, House Resolution 46, water well drillers, water wells, well drilling, driller licensure, licensing requirements, Department of Conservation and Energy, R.S. 38:3098.1, LAC 46.LXXXIX.507, professional references, two years drilling experience, workforce development, barriers to entry, water infrastructure, natural resources, groundwater, public health, state water resources, occupational licensing

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the pledge, leave granted for one member, and several ceremonial recognitions, including Women Shaping Industry Day, Louisiana Agriculture Week, and CODOFIL Day at the Capitol. The chamber also received Senate messages concurring in several House concurrent resolutions and adopting SCRs 14 and 15, which designated Flood Awareness Month and recognized the bond between Quebec and Louisiana. Numerous resolutions and bills were introduced and referred, including measures on retirement systems, juvenile justice districts, carbon sequestration in St. Helena Parish, tax administration, election procedures, education, criminal justice, and state property transfers. The House adopted several resolutions without objection, including commendations for Thrive Academy, Bishop Lonnie Welder, Pastor Aaron Holloway, World Down Syndrome Day, and others. Members also heard committee reports on a wide range of bills, with many reported favorably or with amendments. In morning hour, the House discharged and withdrew two bills from committee, and later returned some bills to the calendar with notice to call them on later dates. The chamber then took up a series of floor bills, passing HB 474 to create an income tax checkoff for the Grambling State University National Alumni Association, HB 487 on penalties for unsafe red-light passing maneuvers, HB 503 on utility terrain vehicles in Golden Meadow, HB 606 on personal delivery devices, HB 633 on estimated income tax filing timing, HB 707 on the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission Advisory Board, HB 970 on tacit dedication of public roadways, HB 728 on out-of-state tow truck requirements, HB 846 on license plate coverings, HB 852 on a domestic violence donation checkoff, HB 856 on DOTD indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity construction contracts, HB 221 naming the proposed Mississippi River bridge the President Donald J. Trump Expressway, HB 148 designating a highway memorial, and HB 331 creating a Louisiana GOP specialty plate. Most of these bills passed with little or no opposition, though HB 221 drew debate and passed 68-26. The House adjourned after announcing committee meetings for the following day.