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• That will end our work session for today.
• That will end our work session for today.
• As most know, I'm an active-duty special education teacher, and I know how critical specialized and inclusive
• This legislation was developed after I spoke with other special education teachers from throughout the
• And I will say that we were supposed to have an exec session.

Bills: SB5952 , SB5961 , SB5969 , SB5841 , SB5943

Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Keywords: physical education, school districts, student requirements, education policy, high school, early literacy, childhood literacy, book distribution, Imagination Library, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, preschool, pre-K, reading readiness, school readiness, birth to age five, young children, nonprofit contract, OSPI, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, DCYF

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• I'm Christy Sovereign, CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
• I'm Christy Sovereign, CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
• I'm Christy Sovereign, CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
• Uh the just the nature of the session.
• </c><00:58:30.559><c> director</c> Moore and I'm the legislative director Moore and I'm the legislative

Bills: HF1007 , HF1152 , HF1671 , HF2258

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits

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• The chair noted it was getting late in the session to move a House bill.
• The chair noted it was getting late in the session to move a House bill.
• The chair noted it was getting late in the session to move a House bill.
• This is not just legislation; this is prevention.
• This legislation is not abstract to me. It is not policy. It is protection.

Bills: HB302 , HB371 , HB597 , HB1097 , HB1190 , SB34 , SB164 , SB208 , SB232 , SB317 , SB357 , SB421 , SB510

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: legal representation, attorney general, elected officials, defense, legislative acts, judicial review, judiciary, election, judges, 19th Judicial District Court, East Baton Rouge, precincts, coroner, retention, body, mortuary, investigation, missing persons, Amber Alert, Endangered Missing Child Advisory

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• I wonder if there would be a way that if you could tweak the wording of this proposed legislation to
• They go into a special revenue fund. >> All right. Any further questions? >> Thank you, Mr.
• My name is Lauren Schmidt, and I'm the legislative director for the Homelessness, Housing, and Support
• This actually requires them to update that information for the next biennium and to propose legislative
• This actually requires them to update that and produce legislation. agencies to the legislature and MMB

Bills: HF4210 , HF4212 , HF4549 , HF4464 , HF4546 , HF4447

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: senior nutrition, older adults, aging services, home-delivered meals, congregate dining, meal delivery, grocery delivery, food insecurity, nutrition support, area agencies on aging, Minnesota Board on Aging, human services, special revenue fund, nonprofit grants, SNAP outreach, medically tailored meals, rural nutrition, food access, transportation services, elderly

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• We're beginning the second special session. Call the roll, please.
• This is the same bill we passed out last session.
• Other legislation.
• Now, this particular legislation was not on the first call of the special session, but we did pass this
• in regular session.

Bills: SB2 , SB3 , SB5 , SB9 , SB10 , SB14 , SB16 , SB34 , SB18 , SB 2 , SB 3 , SB 5 , SB 9 , SB 10 , SB 14 , SB 16 , SB 18 , SB 34

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• The Higher Education Finance Committee this session received a target of no change for the fiscal years
• The Higher Education Finance Committee this session received a target of no change for the fiscal years
• Um I am had to to make this session.
• Again, I just want to thank Co-chair Raric for her partnership in this session.
• As we've said, um not this session.

Bills: HF2431 , HF2438 , HF2783 , HF1943

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX

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• Senate Bill 32 represents the Senate's business tax relief proposal of this session.
• Second, we have a very important provision, and we passed this in the last session and, I think, the
• session before that as well: a 20% credit for taxes paid on inventory to be claimed against a taxpayer's
• Because of this structure, any inventory tax relief provided by the legislature this session is going
• Because of this structure, any inventory tax relief provided by the legislature this session is going

Bills: SB32 , SB464 , SB996 , SB1163 , SB1173 , SB1277 , SB1452 , SB1453 , SB1548 , SB1882 , SB1883 , SB2016

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school

Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony. SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.

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• This session there are more than 30 bills filed to reduce and address youth tobacco use and the problem
• So Charlie talked a lot about the bills this session, but for years we have been talking about what we
• We thank Chairman Betancourt for carrying this important legislation. Thank you for your time.
• Yes, there's a lot of legislation this session affecting housing affordability or attainability, but
• to ensure proper oversight by legislative members.

Bills: SB 32 , SB 464 , SB 996 , SB 1163 , SB 1173 , SB 1277 , SB 1452 , SB 1453 , SB 1548 , SB 1882 , SB 1883 , SB 2016

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school

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• This is Governor-request legislation.
• By way of background, legislation passed last session under engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5814 made
• Again, legislation passed last session under Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5814 made certain select
• And will continue to grow rapidly without this legislation.
• Because this is the likely outcome of this legislation.

Bills: SB6294 , SB6211 , SB5650 , SB6033 , SB6297 , SB6343 , SB6067 , SB6082 , SB6323 , SB6324 , SB5862 , SB5923 , SB6151

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: local government finance, Washington state, RCW, real estate excise tax, REET, sales and use tax, property tax levy, county tax, city tax, affordable housing, housing services, behavioral health, mental health, developmental disabilities, children and families services, youth services, utility tax, low-income utility assistance, veterans assistance, homelessness

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• My name is Hannah Leeziak, and I'm testifying on behalf of the Ocean Legislative Task Force in strong
• One of our core priorities this legislative session, and has been for many years, is cesspool conversion
• But when you folks made this request for the special fund, and frankly, I didn't realize how expensive
• demand as high as for a tax credit type of financing, similar to that of solar, as it would this special
• demand as high as for a tax credit type of financing, similar to that of solar, as it would this special

Bills: HB1618

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Environment

Keywords: cesspool conversion, cesspool replacement, wastewater, sewer connection, sewerage systems, septic system, pollution control, water pollution control revolving fund, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HGIA, low-interest loans, forgivable loans, homeowner financing, environmental infrastructure, public health, wastewater treatment, low- and moderate-income households, revolving loan fund, Department of Health, memorandum of agreement

Summary: The committees held a joint hearing on HB 1618 HD1, which would create and fund a cesspool conversion revolving loan fund administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to help homeowners upgrade, convert, or connect cesspools. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies and advocacy groups, with witnesses emphasizing that cost is the main barrier to cesspool conversion and that recent Kona flooding underscored the public health and pollution risks of cesspools. One testifier suggested the fund should actively pursue outside funding sources, and another urged an effective date that would allow counties to contribute sooner. A member raised concerns about whether loans would be affordable and whether other financing tools, such as tax credits, should also be considered; another member opposed the bill as not adequately addressing district-level sewer and septic issues. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, and the motion was adopted. The joint Judiciary and Ways and Means committees then considered HB 2592 on the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. The chair outlined amendments to clarify that the authority would assume property and liability associated with transferred assets, preserve existing liability rules, transfer conditional use permits if not already transferred, allow lease extensions before transfer, and set reversion triggers if the authority fails to adopt a management plan by June 30, 2028, or administrative rules by December 31, 2029. Members asked about preserving the public trust and whether the amendments would keep the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ role intact; the chair confirmed the fee and board role would remain unchanged. The committees voted to pass the bill with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The committees also took up HB 2033, making further amendments to clarify the definition of state, delay certain effective dates, allow rental and U-Drive lessors to avoid liability by identifying renters, delete one section, and add administrative hearing language and bus-camera clarifications. HB 1888 was amended to expand protections for educational workers to include sports officials, define sports official, make intentional bodily harm a felony with enhanced penalties for repeat offenses, and authorize the attorney general to assist with restraining orders. Both measures were recommended for passage with amendments and adopted. Later, several bills were moved with little or no discussion: HB 1515, HB 1713, HB 1718, HB 2022, and HB 2385 were recommended for passage unamended; HB 2375 was deferred; and HB 1741 was amended to reflect Honolulu’s concerns, narrow study requirements, add exemptions and a delayed implementation date, and was recommended for passage with amendments. The committees adopted the recommendations on these measures, with some members noting reservations or prior opposition on certain bills.

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• The legislation is about equity.
• There was legislation maybe three sessions ago, if not four sessions ago, to change the allergy protocols
• So that bill was filed and then refiled in another session, refiled in a third session, and I can't recall
• if it was a fourth session or not.
• But I would hope that this legislation goes through and is enacted into law.

Bills: H5012 , S2927

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Higher Education

Keywords: student nutrition, food allergies, celiac disease, gluten-free meals, allergen-free meals, medically restricted diets, school meals, college dining, K-12 education, higher education, disability access, accessibility services, food service, nutrition information, website disclosure, school website, meal accommodations, special diets, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 71

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• The House Education Committee will come to order, and we will go into executive session before we do
• The House Education Committee is back in order for the purpose of executive session.
• Madam Speaker and ranking member, I remain seated but very excited to support this legislation, and I
• And so I am not bribed in order to support this really important public disclosure legislation.
• We heard really powerful testimony about the importance of preserving these special education decisions

Bills: SB6278

Committee: House Education

Keywords: teacher preparation, principal preparation, educator preparation, alternative route certification, teacher certification, principal certification, Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, PESB, field placement, student teacher, residency, mentoring, school district partnerships, K-12 education, preK-12, high-need schools, Title I, special education, English language learner, rural schools

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• But not special ed decisions, Senator.
• ed, About their concerns about access to special education and others.
• As provided in the legislation, the purpose for this addition...
• We're here in session, right? There's nothing else to do.
• In this legislation, are they saying, does that stay the same?

Bills: SB6278

Committee: House Education

Keywords: teacher preparation, principal preparation, educator preparation, alternative route certification, teacher certification, principal certification, Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, PESB, field placement, student teacher, residency, mentoring, school district partnerships, K-12 education, preK-12, high-need schools, Title I, special education, English language learner, rural schools

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• I think one of the most powerful tools that legislators hold is the power of words, and words matter.
• And to recognize that through language in your written legislation, I think would be so affirming and
• </c> the most powerful tools that legislators the most powerful tools that legislators hold<01:29:44.639
• in in recognize that through language in in your<01:30:29.199><c> written</c><01:30:29.600><c> legislation
• ,</c><01:30:30.400><c> I</c><01:30:30.639><c> think</c><01:30:30.800><c> would</c> your written legislation

Bills: HB2437 , HB1815 , HB1614 , HB1613 , HB1612 , HB2411 , HB2597 , HB2583 , HB2474 , HB1863 , HB2590 , HB1813 , HB1838 , HB2138 , HB1967 , HB1576 , HB2139 , HB1605 , HB2113 , HB812 , HB1831 , HB1707 , HB2561 , HB1805 , HB2469 , HB2472 , HB2387 , HB1658 , HB1661 , HB1664 , HB1859 , HB2276 , HB2335 , HB1656 , HB2116 , HB2272 , HB2273 , HB2340 , HB2158 , HB2339 , HB2489 , HB2159 , HB2171 , HB2338 , HB2005 , HB1952 , HB1872 , HB1676 , HB2384 , HB2614 , HB20 , HB1776 , HB1565 , HB2310 , HB1975 , HB1801 , HB1668 , HB2114 , HB1972 , HB1546 , HB1518 , HB1131 , HB2208 , HB2156 , HB2268 , HB2622 , HB2581 , HB2498 , HB2443 , HB1577 , HB2033 , HB2031 , HB2023 , HB1969 , HB1973 , HB1974 , HB2315 , HB2343 , HB2501 , HB2505 , HB816 , HB1562 , HB1591 , HB1853 , HB1854 , HB1871 , HB1965 , HB1966 , HB1537 , HB1541 , HB276 , HB2606 , HB2270 , HB1920 , HB1756 , HB1727 , HB1718 , HB1715 , HB1713 , HB1711

Keywords: arts education, student engagement, cultural literacy, public schools, funding, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, SFCA, Performing Arts Grants Program, arts grants, culture and the arts, history and the humanities, King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Works of Art Special Fund, one percent for art, public art, art in public places, relocatable works of art, DBEDT, Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, DAGS

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• Norris Legislative Chamber for the 59th day of the 109th Legislature, second session.
• Gross Legislative Bill 762.
• The session of the Legislature in which there has been a reasonable opportunity for legislative consideration
• Consideration includes legislation, amendments to legislation, and pending legislation relating to the
• session.

Bills: LB764 , LB815A , LB839 , LB888 , LB955 , LB972A , LB1029 , LB1087 , LB1091 , LB1126A , LB1181A , LB1237A , LB1261A , LB304A , LB762 , LB889 , LB929 , LB966 , LB1022 , LB1187 , LR508

Keywords: law enforcement, correctional services, Department of Correctional Services, corrections officers, state prison employees, peace officer, certification, police standards, training academy, Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council, criminal justice, correctional staff, conditional officer, law enforcement authority, public safety, LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill

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• It's modeled after recent legislation passed in Maine following similar tragedies.
• So please remember her by passing this legislation. And thank you for holding that picture.
• We've been working on this legislation for quite a while.
• The state of Maine has passed this legislation.
• special education transportation.

Bills: S2743 , S2861 , S3021

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: domestic violence, police training, suspicious deaths, homicide investigation, victim support, school bus safety, commission, student safety, operator training, safety standards, Legislative oversight, public health, student transportation, school bus, school pupil transportation, pupil transport, child passenger safety, school van, transportation contractor, motor vehicle safety

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• I mean, certainly injections can, you know, have a special set of risks for patients.
• We stand here in respectful opposition to this legislation for various reasons.
• This legislation like this has led to litigation in other states.
• We don't need this legislation. Happy to answer any questions. Thank you.
• That's from our legislative website. Could you please?

Bills: HB2746 , HB2750 , HB2765 , HB4036

Committee: House International Trade

Keywords: trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona-Sonora, Sonora, Mexico, trade commission, cross-border trade, bilateral trade, international trade, economic development, foreign relations, border economy, investment, infrastructure, business exchange, academic exchange, legislative commission

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• </c> &gt;&gt; Senator Sessions. &gt;&gt; Senator Sessions. &gt;&gt; Senator<00:07:07.120><c> Woods.
• Hi, &gt;&gt; Senator<00:16:12.639><c> Sessions.
• </c><00:16:13.199><c> Hi,</c> &gt;&gt; Senator Sessions. Hi, &gt;&gt; Senator Sessions.
• </c> &gt;&gt; No, I I when I asked legislative &gt;&gt; No, I I when I asked legislative reference<00
• Senator Sessions, &gt;&gt; Any other questions?

Bills: HB59 , SB15 , SB96 , SB104 , SB137

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: public accountancy, CPA licensing, board regulations, educational prerequisites, electronic notifications, firm registration, assignment, creditors, insolvency, liquidation, assignee, secured transaction, bankruptcy, state law, voluntary process, distribution of assets, emergency rules, governor certification, state regulations, public safety