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• All right, we're going to now go to Methuen Councilor Neely Soto, who's with us virtually.
• Who's with us virtually? Yes, thank you. Good morning. Can you hear me? We can. Yes, thank you.
• What we have learned since is that parking isn't free. A single space And free.
• What we have learned since is that parking isn't free.
• Continuing, Lisa Peterson is with us virtually. Is Lisa with us? Yes, I’m here. Go ahead, Lisa.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held a hybrid hearing on zoning, Chapter 40B, and related housing bills. Much of the testimony focused on the “Yes in My Backyard” bill (H. 1572/S. 962), which would expand by-right development of missing middle housing, reduce barriers such as minimum lot sizes and parking mandates, and support duplexes, triplexes, and other small-scale housing. Supporters included housing advocates, developers, local officials, and municipal leaders from places like Cambridge, Salem, and Braintree, who argued that state action is needed because local zoning often blocks needed housing and that the bill would help create more affordable, neighborhood-compatible homes. Several witnesses also backed a companion “Yes in God’s Backyard” bill (H. 2347), which would allow faith-based institutions to build housing on their property by right, with testimony emphasizing the potential for new units, added municipal tax revenue, and partnerships between religious organizations and housing developers. The committee also heard testimony on Senate Bill 1021 to modernize Chapter 40R incentives. Senator Pavel Payano and others said the program’s payments have not kept pace with inflation since 2004 and should be increased to better encourage smart-growth zoning near transit and town centers. Another major topic was H. 2298 on site plan review, which would codify and standardize the process in state law. Rep. Kristin Kassner and witnesses from MAPC and NAIOP said current site plan review practices vary widely across the state, creating confusion, delays, and litigation, while a uniform framework would give municipalities clearer tools to review by-right projects without undermining local oversight. The hearing also included testimony on Chapter 40B reform, including S. 1005 and H. 1537. One witness supported further review of 40B and stronger regional planning, while another backed a proposal to allow certain pre-2010 40B condominium owners to sell at market value under a framework that would recapture some of the subsidy benefits. Committee members asked several questions about local zoning changes, housing goals by county, and how the proposed bills would affect communities. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chairs indicated that written testimony would be welcomed for technical details and additional comments.

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• <00:13:31.760> and Heirs Institute for Teacher Learning and Heirs Institute for Teacher Learning
• Joey told me that he learned a deeds.
• <00:49:57.760> to non-verbal child who just learned to non-verbal child who just learned to
• <08:58:38.718> in all something that my kids learn in all something that my kids learn in

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• She came down, couple people took pictures, and that's where we learned.
• And that's where we<00:07:38.960> learned we learned we learned as<00:07:40.240> like<00
• concerning learning about agriculture. concerning learning about agriculture. Representative.
• They come out and they learn about where their food comes from.
• learn about where their food comes from. learn about where their food comes from.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:24 Approval of September 18, 2025 Minutes: 00:02:03 Discussion on the Condemnation of Agricultural Land: 00:03:12 Discussion on the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative: 00:50:00 Adjournment: 01:19:10, 958, all

Summary: The Joint Agriculture Committee met in October with a quorum present and approved the September minutes. The main presentation focused on condemnation of agricultural land and eminent domain, featuring testimony from Stephanie Barnett of a family-run livestock and farming business in Todd County, with support from Kentucky Farm Bureau. Barnett described a state road project that would take about 29 feet of frontage and affect entrances, fencing, a sign, drainage, a water well, and parking, saying the process involved poor communication, correspondence sent to the wrong address, and limited opportunity to negotiate changes such as a turning lane or relocated entrances. She said the business was not opposed to progress, but wanted the property restored and fairly compensated for the full impact on the operation, not just the land value. Committee members broadly agreed that eminent domain is sometimes necessary but should be handled with more transparency, communication, and fairness. Several members said the issue affects both rural and urban property owners and raised concerns about fair market value, compensation for agricultural infrastructure improvements, long-term impacts on farm operations, and the cost and delay of litigation. One member asked about the firm involved and suggested hearing from the people responsible for the correspondence problems; Barnett said she would share names after negotiations conclude. Another member noted that the maps had already been drawn before the landowner was brought in and said local meetings and clearer public input could reduce conflict. Chairman Dossett said he was interested in pursuing legislation for the upcoming session focused on property owner protection, fair treatment, and fair compensation, not just for agricultural land but for all Kentucky property owners. Members discussed possible ideas such as requiring better notice, more public transparency, and accounting for related costs like wells, fencing, drainage, and access changes. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the approval of minutes and the discussion of potential future legislation.

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• Tomorrow marks our 175th year serving Minnesota through our mission of teaching, learning, research,
• My priority is to listen, to learn, to appreciate, and to build trust.
• capabilities connecting them virtually capabilities connecting them virtually to<00:34:13.119>
• You can't learn in university hospitals.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We learned that was a mistake.
• We obviously want to learn from the past.
• We learned from our last disaster.
• Those rapid response teams, the virtual meetings, are done daily, twice a day, in language.
• I want to encourage you all to learn from the experiences that we have." Hearing.

Summary: The joint Senate and Assembly labor committees held a hearing on the Los Angeles wildfires and their impact on workers, employers, and recovery efforts. Chairs and members emphasized that rebuilding should prioritize worker safety, equity, local hiring, and strong labor standards rather than simply moving quickly or relying on the lowest bidder. They also stressed the need to learn from past disasters and to create a more coordinated state response for future emergencies. Worker advocates described how domestic workers, day laborers, firefighters, and other frontline workers were affected by the fires. Testimony focused on workers being trapped in evacuation zones, lacking timely information in Spanish, losing jobs and income, and facing exposure to toxic debris without adequate PPE. Speakers called for expanded outreach and education, stronger Cal/OSHA enforcement, broader occupational safety coverage for domestic workers and day laborers, recall and transfer rights, childcare and transportation support, and a centralized disaster relief system that can quickly deliver cash aid and equipment regardless of immigration status. Firefighter Derek Irwin said California firefighters face serious carcinogenic exposure and urged continued funding for the firefighter cancer prevention and research program, along with a long-term state health monitoring and research effort similar to the World Trade Center Health Program. Building trades and labor representatives argued that cleanup and rebuilding should be done through community workforce agreements, prevailing wage, apprenticeship requirements, and local hire provisions, and said the state already has trained workers available. They also said federal debris-removal work through the Army Corps has limited the state’s ability to impose some standards, but that state and local funding or subsidies should trigger labor requirements. Employer and business representatives described major losses to property, inventory, revenue, and jobs, especially in Altadena and nearby areas. The Altadena Chamber said it is coordinating recovery resources, while a construction business owner said small local firms are being shut out of disaster contracts and proposed a more accessible procurement process for local and minority businesses. LAEDC presented preliminary estimates of billions in property damage and business disruption, tens of thousands of potential job losses, and a recovery timeline of five to ten years, warning that low-income communities will be disproportionately affected and that workforce retraining and upskilling will be needed alongside the broader economic recovery.

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• This was something that I first learned of perhaps 15 years ago when I sat as... ...a municipal court
• This creates the ability for them to virtually attend in conformity with open meetings law.
• So this allows them to participate virtually. And that part I understand.

Bills: HB162, HB376, HB425, SB96, HB426

Keywords: homelessness, homeless individuals, unsheltered, transient, shelter, encampment, street outreach, relocation, displacement, law enforcement, municipal government, county government, local government, interjurisdictional transport, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalties, public safety, social services, Alabama Code 15-20A-4, environmental regulation

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• I notice about this budget is I don't see any money for early learning scholarships.
• Early learning scholarships are an incredibly important part of affordability for many families.
• Of the percentage of their residents, their clients who are there on early learning scholarships.
• I first learned about early learning scholarships when I was in early recovery from an addiction to heroin
• For early learning scholarships, how much do families who are participating receive?

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• And we've learned just this week that enough signatures have been gathered to put rent control on the
• Growing up the way I did, I learned how much a stable home means for your peace.
• We're going to continue with folks who have been with us virtually. million, it was $24 million.
• We're going to continue with folks who have been with us virtually We have your name.
• I want to recognize Senator Feeney and Senator O'Connor, who are with us virtually.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held a hybrid hearing on a broad slate of landlord-tenant and home rule bills, with most testimony focused on rent stabilization, tenant opportunity to purchase (TOPA), tenant fees, access to counsel, algorithmic rent fixing, and tenant protections in subsidized housing. Chairs Cyr and Haggerty outlined the hearing procedures and noted that written testimony could also be submitted. Several members and invited speakers emphasized that the committee was hearing from both local officials and residents affected by housing instability, especially in Somerville and other communities facing high rents and displacement. Supporters of rent stabilization and local-option rent control argued that Massachusetts needs tools to prevent displacement while new housing is built. Senator Eldridge, Senator Jalen, Somerville officials, tenant organizers, and residents described steep rent increases, no-fault evictions, and the loss of naturally occurring affordable housing. Somerville’s home rule petition was described as allowing annual increases tied to CPI plus 2%, capped at 5%, with exemptions for owner-occupied two- and three-family homes and a 15-year exemption for new construction. TOPA supporters said it would let tenants or their designees buy buildings before speculative buyers, preserving affordable housing stock; opponents, including small landlords and property managers, argued rent control would reduce supply, discourage investment, and that TOPA could delay sales and harm properties. The committee also heard testimony on bills to curb junk fees and regulate tenant charges, including limits on late fees, lease renewal fees, payment portal fees, attorney’s fees, and other add-on charges. Advocates said these fees can add hundreds of dollars a month and disproportionately harm low-income renters and renters of color. Another major topic was algorithmic rent fixing: Senator Moore and Representative Sabadoza said landlords should not use software such as RealPage to coordinate pricing, citing federal antitrust actions and arguing that competition is essential to lowering rents. Additional testimony supported a statewide right to counsel in eviction cases, with legal services providers saying representation dramatically improves outcomes and can save the state money, and a bill to create an office of tenant protections to better enforce sanitary code violations. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• If you are able to get LDL down and you are subject to coronary if you can get that down, it's virtually
• Is that calcium scans are technically high-end radiology procedures, and virtually every health plan.
• I think both sides learned a lot from that process.
• But we did learn a great deal about how to facilitate changing them.
• What currently exists in our statute is a lesser Of 15,000 for the Social Security Learnings Cap.

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• I have no doubt that you learned this lesson very well.
• religious minority, a woman, a business owner, a civil rights leader. accomplished lawyer and I've learned
• As Chairman Grassley observed, he is currently my Chief of Staff and has the... virtually impossible
• I learned that fighting for the Constitution and the rule of law requires courage, perseverance, and
• What was your most important lesson that you learned from Justice Scalia?

Keywords: Department of Justice, nominations, Assistant Attorney General, civil rights, enforcement, committee discussion

Summary: The meeting covered important discussions surrounding key nominations in the Department of Justice, specifically for the roles of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and the Office of Legal Policy. Various committee members took turns to express their views on the nominees, emphasizing the implications of their potential confirmation on civil rights enforcement in the country. Alongside the committee discussion, the nominees provided insights into their professional backgrounds and how their experiences align with the responsibilities of the positions for which they have been nominated.

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• These categories are safety, interpersonal relationships, teaching and learning, physical and social
• and learning.
• And that is why the PSB model pairs in-person learning with ongoing monthly targeted coaching.
• So a PSB is a Professional Learning Community.
• Think about the learning that they're getting.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Florida's K 3 K 12 statewide assessment System Measure students achievement and learning gains based
• But it's used in the early learning space not in the K to K 12 space.
• I'll talk about think professional learning professional learning 10 still be one of those conditions
• Well, there's our mathematics professional learning that we provide.
• So I'll definitely take that question back to our division of early learning.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And what we've learned is some kids will come home with all Bs and Cs on their report card.
• To advise my colleague I'm virtually certain someone else came before the pinch this committee with a
• And not them to be voting, but just at least learn this process.
• You know, things to learn and maybe to be more subject matter expertise. Yes, sir.
• Only 3% of us have that nationally. hold two master's degrees, and I'm still learning every day.

Bills: HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797

Keywords: education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance

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• You know, the learning curve is straight up. So, Mr.
• I've learned a lot; there's a lot of good information. But I'm looking at page 11, Mr.
• Thank you for allowing me to speak today and also for offering this virtual option to do so.
• They have encouraged her to participate, learn, grow, and be an advocate for herself and others.
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak today and for the virtual option.

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• We refer those to the Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Early Learning and Special Education
• <00:08:27.919> and<00:08:28.160> Special Office of Early Learning and Special Office
• of Early Learning and Special Education<00:08:29.199> because<00:08:29.520> they<00:08
• Once you learn it, I think you'll be able to track information easily for all of your districts, and
• meetings that focus on added in virtual meetings that focus on these<01:02:52.079> closed<01:

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:09 Roll call 00:00:24 Election of Co-Chairs 00:01:11 Office of Education Accountability Annual Report 00:04:41 Office of Education Accountability District Data Profiles, School Year 2024 00:23:50 Update from the Education Professional Standards Board 00:58:19 Adjournment 01:08:00, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting with roll call and procedural business, including elections of co-chairs. The House elected Representative Truett as House co-chair, and the Senate elected Senator Denine as Senate co-chair. After the organizational votes, the committee heard the Office of Educational Accountability’s annual report, beginning with Brian Jones and Deborah Nelson describing OEA’s investigations and research divisions and recent staffing turnover. On the investigations side, OEA said it handled complaints only when submitted in writing and generally opened cases only when it had enough facts to evaluate. Jones reported complaint volume declined from 805 in 2023 to 738 in 2024, with 325 in the first half of the current year. He outlined the kinds of matters OEA investigates, including school-based council issues, open meetings, board eligibility, nepotism, conflicts of interest, certification, activity funds, and surplus property, while noting that routine personnel matters, bullying, child interviews, and cases tied to litigation are generally handled locally or referred elsewhere. He also said OEA refers special education, assessment/testing, discrimination, and serious misconduct matters to the appropriate agencies, and that he did not see a need for statutory changes to improve OEA’s work, though he said cases should move more quickly. The research division presentation focused on OEA’s district data profiles and annual research agenda. Nelson explained that OEA reviews KDE-reported data and underlying datasets to verify accuracy, analyze trends, and produce reports for the General Assembly. She highlighted 2024 publications on district governance models and student achievement, and said this year’s agenda includes district data profiles, student discipline analysis, and a review of early childhood regional training centers. She also noted OEA received an NCSL notable document award for its 2023 staffing shortages report, its 10th such award. Sabrina Smith then walked through the district data profiles, which compile demographic, staffing, finance, and performance data for all 171 districts, plus statewide and comparative data. She noted changes in the report format, the continued availability of an online interactive version, and several trends: adjusted average daily attendance declined statewide from 2015 to 2024; the counselor-to-student ratio has improved but has not yet reached the statutory goal of one counselor per 250 students; the share of teachers moving from rank three to rank two has declined; special education identification has risen from 13% to 16%; and starting teacher salaries vary widely by district, with Kentucky’s average starting salary around $40,000 ranking near the bottom compared with surrounding states and the nation. Members asked about the history of the research division and whether the paper copies of the district profiles would continue, and staff said the printed versions would continue unless legislators asked otherwise.

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• Present, virtually. Sorry, who was that? Poppy. Oh, we didn't. Okay, we're not here, yeah.
• We have 20 present and virtual. All right. Move on to action since last meeting.
• Every AI model, every student accessing a cloud-based learning platform, every small business running
• power plants, can play an important… Energy resources, also known as virtual power plants, can play
• All right, then a show of hands in person or virtual. Or virtual. Thank you. Any opposed? No one.

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• You know, as a new American growing up in the 80s, I actually learned more English from PBS than probably
• The Class Notes website offers teaching videos, virtual concerts, and over 160 music standards-based
• And what I learned about public radio was the importance of Radio in the farming communities and for
• So that is a buy-and-learn.
• And I actually, in my position, one of the first The neat things about my position is that I learn a

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• But along with that program, we actually have education packets and learning packets.
• This shows you the virtual currency kiosk volume.
• This slide shows the average virtual currency kiosk transaction amounts.
• They opted to just prohibit virtual currency kiosks completely.
• I think the more we learn about it... I mean, those Nigerian print scams did go away.

Summary: The committee began with a work session on the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee’s cannabis market study, presented by JLARC staff member Susanna Pratt. The report found Washington’s cannabis production in 2023 was likely two to three times higher than retail sales, with production estimated at 292,000 to 443,000 pounds of THC versus 139,000 pounds sold. Pratt explained that canopy data are inconsistent and that the Liquor and Cannabis Board’s traceability system is incomplete and unreliable, limiting data-driven regulation, tax verification, recall tracking, and diversion enforcement. JLARC recommended that LCB submit a plan by the end of 2025 for obtaining accurate licensee data by the end of 2026; LCB partially concurred and said a 2027 timeline may be more realistic. JLARC also concluded that the social equity producer licenses would likely have only a minimal effect on statewide production capacity, and suggested the legislature consider broader ways to increase equity in the industry. Members asked about the slow issuance of social equity licenses and about comparable traceability systems in other states. The committee then heard a series of presentations on fraud and scam prevention. Paul Benda of the American Bankers Association described the scale of fraud losses, the role of telecom spoofing, social media scam ads, SIM farms, and crypto ATMs, and argued for a shared-responsibility approach involving banks, telecoms, and platforms. Katie Clark of IQ Credit Union described member-to-member fraud, romance scams, and the operational and financial impacts on credit unions, and recommended better information sharing, safe harbors for returning scam-related funds, and stronger fraud education. Kyle Innes of SIFMA highlighted investor fraud and Washington’s 2009 report-and-hold law, which he said helped shape similar protections in most states, and emphasized the need for better communication among financial firms, APS, and law enforcement. Brian Gerard and Ali Higgs from the Department of Financial Institutions discussed “pig butchering” and other investment scams, focusing on how scammers build trust through social media, dating apps, fake websites, and crypto schemes before extracting funds. Across the fraud presentations, witnesses repeatedly stressed consumer education, interagency information sharing, and stronger controls on telecom, social media, and crypto ATM activity. Members asked about model laws from other states, the role of financial education in schools, and whether crypto ATMs should be regulated or banned. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• Children are now withdrawing their time and effort in the physical world and investing it in the virtual
• Since there are typically no remaining assets... there's virtually no opportunity for a contractor to
• Like virtually any other profession, the subcontractor would like to get paid for what they are owed
• This bill reflects what we've learned.
• We've also, to your point, Representative Meza, allowed for some safety so that students can learn in

Bills: HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984

Keywords: digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes

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• They will be focused and ready to learn.
• They will be focused and<00:23:46.880> ready<00:23:47.120> to<00:23:47.360> learn.
• It's a small and ready to learn.
• Where chronic homelessness, as we have known it for decades, can be virtually eliminated.
• Where our capuna virtually eliminated.

Keywords: 910, house, all