Transcript Highlights:

• This type of transit does not exist east of FTAB lines.
• This kind of transit is in the infill urban areas of all of our communities and municipalities where
• general body of ratepayers do not bear the risk of nonpayment of such costs.
• assemble a block of area of property in Manhattan.
• the course of an official vote of the body.

Committee: Senate Community Affairs

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The committee first postponed SB 1122, then took up SB 1342 on transportation infrastructure and land development regulations. Senator Rouson explained the bill as a housing-affordability measure modeled on the Live Local Act, aimed at reducing local land-use barriers near transit corridors. The committee adopted an amendment removing the compelling governmental interest standard from enforcement and litigation provisions, then approved the bill. Testimony included support from a county commissioner and concerns from the Florida League of Cities and a Republican executive committee about overriding local zoning and creating rigid standards near transit stops. Members then heard SB 1614, which would let local governments use excess Florida Building Code enforcement funds for stormwater repairs and restrict eligibility for certain state appropriations if a government has been audited or fails to affirm it has no excess funds. An amendment removed the stormwater and code-enforcement building provisions and tightened the appropriations restrictions; the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1548, the next iteration of the Live Local Act, expanding qualifying projects on public land and near airports, limiting setback-based height restrictions, clarifying agricultural-use issues, and strengthening fair-housing protections. SB 968 on home backup power systems was also reported favorably, with the sponsor noting he was still working on amendments regarding permits for generators, windows, and doors. The committee next approved SB 698, allowing building permits for single-family homes to be issued after septic permit application rather than waiting for septic approval, with builders and industry representatives citing long delays and lost contracts. SB 1320, requiring county tax-referendum ballot questions to include a Department of Financial Services spending analysis if available, also passed after debate over whether it duplicated existing audit transparency requirements. SB 484 on large-scale data centers was reported favorably after an amendment added a knowledge requirement to the prohibition on service to certain foreign-country-linked customers; testimony focused on electricity costs, water use, NDAs, and ratepayer protections. SB 1118, creating a one-year public-records exemption for data-center site plans and proprietary information, was also approved despite concerns about secrecy and local officials appearing to conceal development plans. Finally, the committee took up SB 706, which preempts naming of major commercial service airports to the state and would rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to federal and trademark approval; it was reported favorably after questions from members about local input. The last major item was SB 1134 on official actions of local government related to DEI, which drew extensive questioning and public testimony. The sponsor said the bill would bar counties and municipalities from funding, promoting, or staffing DEI offices or programs, with violations treated as misfeasance or malfeasance and enforceable by resident lawsuits; supporters framed it as a merit-based, anti-bureaucracy measure, while opponents argued it was vague, overbroad, and would chill civil-rights, health, education, and cultural programming. The transcript ends during public testimony on SB 1134, before any final action on that bill is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• the departments of safety and the Secretary of State for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of information
• purpose of verifying the accuracy of the purpose of verifying the accuracy of information<00:02:23.440
• </c><00:09:24.960><c> item</c><00:09:25.360><c> of</c> uh list of item of uh list of item of uh<00:09
• </c> clarification of the intent of the bill. clarification of the intent of the bill.
• The public of the needs of the public.

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Dealing with this program, we have worked closely with University of Kentucky Small Business Administration
• Dealing with this program, we have worked closely with University of Kentucky Small Business Administration
• Dealing with this program, we have worked closely with University of Kentucky Small Business Administration
• Dealing with this program, we have worked closely with University of Kentucky Small Business Administration
• Dealing with this program, we have worked closely with University of Kentucky Small Business Administration

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The August 2025 interim meeting of the Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity began with roll call, confirmation of a quorum, approval of the June meeting minutes, and welcoming a new member, Ivonne Smith, who noted her background in MWBE and DBE work. The chair also offered condolences to a member whose father recently passed away and explained that the committee had invited agency officials to answer questions raised at the prior meeting. The first presentation was from Singer Buchanan of the Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, who described the state’s equal opportunity and contract compliance office and its certification programs for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and minority/women business enterprises. He outlined outreach efforts, including partnerships with veterans’ organizations, the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, UK, and transportation-related groups; explained that the programs are intended to expand market access rather than provide grants; and said the office has moved to an online application portal that has processed 227 new applications since December 2023. He reported 536 total vendors across the programs, including 29 service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and said the office is considering website testimonials to improve outreach. Members asked about staffing, application assistance, and whether the state program conflicts with federal policy; Buchanan said the office has three staff members and that the program is state-funded and, based on legal advice, should continue under Kentucky law. Tony Yusefi of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet then presented on the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. He explained the program’s legal basis under federal DOT regulations, its eligibility standards, and its purpose of creating a level playing field while helping firms grow and eventually compete without assistance. He described certification requirements, annual documentation, prompt-payment protections, commercially useful function reviews, good-faith effort requirements, and sanctions for violations. He also discussed barriers facing DBEs, including access to capital, bonding, insurance, training, and prequalification requirements, and noted that 50 firms were removed last month for noncompliance with annual documentation rules. Yusefi said the cabinet has expanded supportive services, including an online application platform, bid notifications, and a nine-class business development program; 95 DBEs are enrolled this year, and the bid-matching system reaches an average of 377 DBEs monthly.

Transcript Highlights:

• If we can give her a round of applause and a warm welcome to the House of Representatives.
• He seems to be part of initiatives that institutionalize out-of-the-box thinking.
• Herb was kind of a founding member of that.
• of this process.
• of traffic because of to a great deal of traffic because of the<00:47:51.400><c> military</c><00:47:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• One of the top items when I was going door knocking was the issue of affordability.
• and of the author.
• <00:03:10.959><c> over</c> of over of over 105%<00:03:12.879><c> of</c><00:03:13.040><c> the</c><00:03
• . ...public colleges and universities and other kinds of workarounds, because the public do want to see
• Some of us here...

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm Vice Chair Matias Cush of the Agriculture Committee.
• We have SCR 192 HD1, requesting the University of Hawaiʻi System to establish a veterinary medicine expansion
• working group to explore the feasibility of developing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
• SCR 192 HD1 is requesting the University of Hawaiʻi System to establish a veterinary medicine expansion
• working group to explore the feasibility of developing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.

Committee: House Agriculture & Food Systems

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• graduate of Suffolk University Law School, and prior to coming to the Board of Bar Examiners, which
• was not my, you know, growing-up job ideal, I taught at Western New England University School of Law
• as well as Northeastern University School of Law and Massachusetts School of Law.
• I understand some of you are as well, but I am a very proud graduate of Suffolk University Law School
• , I taught at Western New England University School of Law as well as Northeastern University School

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was held in Clinton Town Hall as part of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means’ budget review, with local officials welcoming legislators and noting the long agenda of many panels. The main presentation was from Secretary Terrence Reedy of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, who outlined the Healey-Driscoll administration’s FY26 proposal for the secretariat, including a $1.7 billion budget and a 7% increase over FY25. He described investments in emergency preparedness, hate-crime prevention, reentry programming, technology modernization, internships, and public safety training, while also noting some reductions driven by resource constraints, including cuts to certain grant programs and administrative costs. Committee members also raised concerns about federal uncertainty and how it could affect state budgets and public safety planning. A major portion of the questioning focused on the Department of Correction. Secretary Reedy and Commissioner Sean Jenkins said the biggest challenges are staffing, officer wellness, facility safety, and contraband—especially K2. They described steps taken at MCI Souza and other facilities, including reducing population at the maximum-security unit, changing management, removing metal products and free weights, improving screening and roll calls, adding a rapid response team, and increasing investigative and technological efforts to combat K2. They also discussed the closure of MCI Concord, saying it was driven by high maintenance costs and staffing needs, and explained that savings are being used to improve staffing patterns and address deferred maintenance over time rather than producing immediate large budget reductions. Members also questioned the budget’s impact on police training and community policing. The administration defended the increase in police academy tuition from $3,200 to $6,000 as reflecting true training costs and said it would still be subsidized by the state, while acknowledging the burden on small municipalities. They said the MPTC is expanding regional training and considering proposals such as Greenfield Community College’s. On community policing, officials emphasized uniform statewide training, de-escalation, and communication skills. The State Police also announced an outside review of the academy by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and said the next class will be split into two smaller groups to improve oversight and allow quicker implementation of recommendations. Other topics included ICE and federal immigration enforcement, with Reedy saying state law prohibits Massachusetts law enforcement from acting in a civil immigration capacity and that no state dollars were used in the Tufts-related ICE operation mentioned by a member. Senators and representatives also raised the upcoming FIFA World Cup, warning that it will require significant public safety resources and likely federal funding. Additional discussion covered restorative justice and juvenile diversion, health care costs in DOC, electronic health records, and the need for more diverse and culturally competent public safety staffing. No votes were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• Tuskegee University on the campus of Tuskegee University on the campus of Tuskegee University honoring
• Tuskkegee located on the campus of Tuskkegee located on the campus of Tuskkegee University at Tuskegee
• Representatives of the Legislature of of Representatives of the Legislature of of Representatives of
• the classroom of the of the kids, of the classroom of the of the kids, of the classroom of the of the
• of Alabama Protective Life University of Alabama Protective Life University of Alabama regions EPCO

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The branch has partnered with the University of Hawaii, USGS, and the Hawaii Department of Health in
• The branch has partnered with the University of Hawaii, USGS, and the Hawaii Department of Health in
• The branch has partnered with the University of Hawaii, USGS, and the Hawaii Department of Health in
• /c><00:44:50.079><c> Public</c> University of Hawaii Office of Public University of Hawaii Office of
• ><c> of</c><00:44:57.440><c> Hawaii</c> um in the in the University of Hawaii um in the in the University

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: This joint informational briefing of Senate and House committees focused on restricted use pesticides in Hawaiʻi, with opening remarks framing the issue as one of health, environmental impact, and state-level regulation. The briefing reviewed the history of pesticide disclosure efforts, including prior county actions, a 2016 court ruling that shifted responsibility to the state, and Act 45, which enabled disclosure of restricted use pesticide data. Speakers highlighted 2019 reporting data showing concentrated use in parts of Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, especially near schools and communities, and identified fumigants such as 1,3-dichloropropene and metam sodium as among the heaviest-used products. Concerns were raised about potential links to cancer, respiratory illness, reproductive harms, Parkinson’s disease, and developmental effects, as well as the lack of long-term mixture studies and the need for better buffer zones, reporting, and farmer transition support. The Department of Agriculture’s pesticides program manager described the state’s regulatory framework, explaining the distinction between general use and restricted use pesticides and the department’s role under FIFRA and Hawaiʻi law. He outlined the branch’s enforcement, education/certification, registration, and laboratory functions, including inspections, complaint response, market surveillance, applicator certification, product review, groundwater protection modeling, and special registrations. He also noted staffing and resource limitations, including the absence of an in-house toxicologist and long-term monitoring capacity, and compared Hawaiʻi’s resources to California’s much larger pesticide regulatory program. He said the department supports Act 231, which was passed the previous year and is moving forward this session. A pediatrician speaking for the Hawaiʻi chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasized concerns about chronic low-level pesticide exposure in children, citing AAP policy statements and technical reports that associate exposure with cancer, leukemia, birth defects, neurobehavioral issues, and asthma. Drawing on work with the Kauaʻi Joint Fact Finding Task Force, the speaker said the group found the west side of the island to be an unhealthy community but could not prove causation because of missing drift, geospatial, and biomarker data. The testimony pointed to elevated cancer mortality, pneumonia admissions, obesity, dialysis, and developmental delay indicators, and described concerns about pesticide drift near schools and homes, including reports of children becoming ill after nearby spraying and low levels of chlorpyrifos detected in dust samples. An environmental health scientist from the University of Hawaiʻi described a pilot project using restricted use pesticide data in a public health context. She said the project began after seeing maps of Central Oʻahu pesticide use and aimed to pair GIS data with health and ethnicity data, while also conducting community focus groups. Preliminary focus group themes included calls to action, voting and policymaker awareness, concern about pesticide use near homes and fields, lack of community consent, and a desire to stay engaged. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.

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• :21:06.320><c> of</c> into two different uh uh areas of of into two different uh uh areas of of Statute
• </c> hindrance of the A1 Amendment kind of hindrance of the A1 Amendment kind of cleans<00:21:40.000>
• </c> the country of origin or nationality of the country of origin or nationality of a<00:44:30.960><
• of the majority<00:53:18.280><c> of</c> majority of majority of crimes<00:53:20.240><c> if</c><00:53
• </c> behalf of the City of Minneapolis behalf of the City of Minneapolis related<01:05:22.079><c> to<

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• In higher ed, $22 million in grants were eliminated between the University of St.
• Thomas and the University of Minnesota.
• But I think dismissing some of the solutions that we've put out, means testing, universal lunch, I get
• But I think dismissing some of the solutions that we've put out, means testing, universal lunch, I get
• But I think dismissing some of the solutions that we've put out, means testing, universal lunch, I get

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> lot of ifs that are going into all of lot of ifs that are going into all of this<00:14:06.720><c
• This is split 50/50 between the University of restricted funds mainly made up of restricted funds mainly
• </c><00:54:34.559><c> of</c> The cancer research fund is split 50/50 between the University of Louisville
• and the University of Kentucky for cancer research.
• /c> get the base built of this to sort of get the base built of this to sort of continue<01:19:36.800

Keywords: The livestream event for this meeting failed before the meeting was finished. This copy was pulled from backups and is reposted in it's entirety., 958, all

Summary: The committee met to review KHEAA’s student aid programs ahead of the upcoming biennial budget. KHEAA officials outlined the agency’s role administering state grants and scholarships, emphasizing that net lottery proceeds are statutorily dedicated to student financial aid after a literacy appropriation. They focused on the College Access Program (CAP), Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG), and KEES, and explained that the FAFSA simplification changes significantly expanded eligibility for Pell and CAP recipients. KHEAA said the General Assembly’s additional funding this biennium allowed CAP to be fully funded, and that FY25 spending for CAP reached about $232 million for roughly 72,000 students, up from about 55,000 recipients the prior year. Officials said they are watching current-year application trends closely and expect a clearer funding picture by late fall as awards are actually disbursed and enrollment data comes in. Members asked about how CAP eligibility works, the difference between applicants and recipients, and whether KTG is tied to Pell eligibility. KHEAA explained that CAP is essentially aligned with Pell eligibility, while KTG uses a different need formula and is limited to private colleges in Kentucky. They also noted that schools verify final eligibility after KHEAA’s initial review of application data. Questions about the FAFSA simplification act and federal changes led KHEAA to say they do not expect major effects on state grant and scholarship programs, though federal student loan changes may affect students, especially at the graduate level. The committee also discussed KEES, which KHEAA said has been fully funded since its creation, and dual credit/work-ready scholarships. KHEAA reported that dual credit participation continues to grow and that FY25 spending for dual credit and Work Ready Kentucky totaled about $26.4 million, compared with a $13.1 million appropriation, with transfers from Work Ready used to keep dual credit fully funded. Officials said they will seek growth funding for dual credit in the next budget because the program has expanded and now includes the work-ready component under one statute. Members asked about transferability of dual credit courses and whether students actually use the credits toward degrees; KHEAA said it does not have hard data on every credit’s transfer, but it is seeing positive trends in bachelor’s completion and more high school graduates earning associate degrees. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes.

Transcript Highlights:

• It fulfills its mission with the support of all Kentucky's colleges and universities, which offer scholarships
• :27.360><c> all</c> again on behalf of us, on behalf of all again on behalf of us, on behalf of all the
• of thousands of gifted changed the lives of thousands of gifted young<00:14:17.839><c> people</c><00
• here's what we think this states of here's what we think this universe<00:36:17.599><c> looks</c><00
• </c> 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973. 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973.

Committee: House Primary and Secondary Education

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, but this actually makes the statute more concise and goes to a kind of a universal definition for
• ><c> uh</c> to a kind of a universal definition uh to a kind of a universal definition uh for<00:05:22.160
• </c> of that. of that.
• peripherals of this, of forcing the use of an in-state ID.
• </c> of this? of this? Okay.

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• a growing number so, joined the ranks of a growing number of<00:01:49.640><c> states</c> of states of
• Um, likewise, the universal opt-out mechanism is kind of a clunky term, but it is an important component
• And then in terms of the universal opt-out, the two browsers that have the best capabilities right now
• /c><00:15:24.120><c> the</c><00:15:24.560><c> universal</c> And then in terms of the universal And then
• in terms of the universal opt-out, opt-out, opt-out, the<00:15:26.960><c> the</c><00:15:27.040><c> two

Bills: HF3794 , HF3408

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, consumer protection, price setting, biometric data, retail, privacy, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• If not, HB 1115, relating to universal immunization funding. Department of Health.
• I’m a father, grandfather of seven, and I’m certain as we listen to this testimony there’s universal
• I’m a father, grandfather of seven, and I’m certain as we listen to this testimony there’s universal
• I’m a father, grandfather of seven, and I’m certain as we listen to this testimony there’s universal
• I’m a father, grandfather of seven, and I’m certain as we listen to this testimony there’s universal

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1462 on crisis services. Testimony from the Department of Law Enforcement, the Community Alliance on Prisons, and the Department of Health supported expanding behavioral health crisis services as an alternative to arrest or incarceration. Witnesses said additional crisis sites would help divert people in mental health crisis to appropriate care, and the Department of Health described its current crisis center in Ewa, including the need for renovations such as a padded room and the time required to get the facility operational. In response to questions, the department estimated the Ewa center’s budgeted cost at about $4.3 million, not including rent or startup repairs, and said a second site’s cost would depend on whether it was freestanding or attached to an existing facility. The committee then heard House Bill 700 on cognitive assessments. The Executive Office on Aging supported the bill’s intent but asked that it be amended to make assessments optional rather than mandated, to pilot the program first, and to allow flexibility in handling HIPAA-protected data. SHPDA also supported the measure but said it should not be mandatory and suggested that payers reimburse for assessments when requested by patients, families, or physicians. The Alzheimer’s Association and caregivers strongly supported standardizing cognitive assessments to improve early detection and access to newer treatments, while noting the existing opt-out provision. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the bill but asked that the age 65 threshold be removed because cognitive decline can begin much earlier for people with Down syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and related conditions. In response to a question, the Office on Aging said a pilot project could likely be done for about $150,000, with data security being the main added cost. The final bill discussed was House Bill 237 on peer support programs. Testimony from Family Hui Hawaii, Early Childhood Action Strategy, peer support workers, and families described peer-to-peer programs as a cost-effective way to reduce isolation, strengthen families, and provide long-term community support. Speakers said these programs help parents and caregivers navigate crises, child welfare involvement, addiction recovery, and other challenges, and can have lasting benefits for children’s development and family stability. Several witnesses tied the bill to broader state goals, including infant and early childhood mental health, trauma-informed care, and child welfare reform. Written testimony from about a dozen organizations and individuals was also noted in support.

Transcript Highlights:

• Beverly Gibbs to be a member of the Board of Visitors of the Central New York Developmental Disabilities
• Michael Cusick to be a member of the Power Authority of the State of New York.
• Eric Gonzalez to be a trustee on the Board of Trustees of Cornell University.
• Erica Gonzalez to be a trustee on the Board of Trustees of Cornell University.
• Jessica Adney Maher to be a member of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Board of

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The New York State Senate Finance Committee met to consider a slate of roughly 30 gubernatorial nominations to state boards, authorities, commissions, and advisory councils. The nominations included appointments to the Advisory Council on Agriculture, the Dormitory Authority, the Power Authority, NYSERDA, the Public Health and Health Planning Council, the Gaming Commission, the Thruway Authority, the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority, SUNY and Cornell boards, and several other entities. Senator O’Mara introduced the list, and Senator Liu presided in place of Chair Liz Krueger. During the meeting, Senator O’Mara asked whether Mark Schroeder listed for the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority was the same person nominated to the Convention Center Operating Corporation; Senator Liu confirmed that it was the same individual. No testimony on the merits of the nominations was presented, and no discussion of the nominees’ qualifications was recorded beyond that clarification. Members were instructed to mark their vote sheets with aye, nay, or aye without recommendation for each nomination. After a brief period for voting, the committee adjourned. No roll-call results or final disposition of the nominations were announced in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• for our universities across the state of Missouri.
• for some of these universities.
• So for example, of the eight voting board members, there can only these universities.
• For example, up near me, Missouri Western State University. ...of a common thing as well.
• not include University of Missouri institutions.

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.

Transcript Highlights:

• Looks like we have possibly one member of the public. I don't recognize the name.
• I'm a doctoral student at Washington State University in population health, and this is just one of the
• things... ...at Washington State University in population health.
• And this is just one of the things our professors wanted us to do is to go to some sort of ethics committee
• Robin, do you have any questions of us? No, not so far. Yeah. All right.

Summary: The Legislative Ethics Board met in public session with a quorum present and approved the prior meeting minutes after hearing that board counsel had reviewed the remaining advisory opinions and would bring recommendations on whether to retain or retire them to a future meeting. The board also noted there were no employer disclosure forms to review. Members received an update on digitizing the board’s files: the archives work was completed, a secure thumb drive had been provided, and staff were working with LedgeTech on how to securely access and store the materials. They also discussed billing for the digitization project, noting one invoice of about $3,900 had been paid and that the total cost might end up well below the original estimate. A member of the public, a Washington State University doctoral student, attended to observe but did not testify. With no further business, the board moved to adjourn the public session, and the motion passed unanimously.

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• Higher Education, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and the University of Minnesota, reports
• Higher Education, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and the University of Minnesota, reports
• </c><00:33:38.240><c> cash</c> the weakness of this idea of taking cash the weakness of this idea of
• of many of the you consider the size of many of the towns<00:38:17.520><c> on</c><00:38:17.680><c> the
• </c> he was the uh chair of of the jobs bill. he was the uh chair of of the jobs bill.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all