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• I think there could be some potential benefits to our state taxpayers in asking for reimbursements with
• to take care of many immigrants, but also is there any benefit?
• We're going to talk not only the cost, but the Some of the benefits that come from some of the immigrants
• make sure we're not going just one-sided and just on the cost and not look at some of the other benefits
• is not focused solely on the cost, which most of this conversation has been, but it's a full cost benefit

Bills: SB825

Committee: Senate Border Security

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• opportunity to reshape a key site in a way that delivers lasting economic, social, and environmental benefits
• opportunity to reshape a key site in a way that delivers lasting economic, social, and environmental benefits
• um, you know, would certainly keep those in-district expenditures not count against their pooling limit
• expenditures not count against their expenditures not count against their pooling<00:19:53.039><c> limit
• and then just sort of free pooling limit and then just sort of free up<00:19:55.280><c> some</c><00:

Committee: Senate Taxes

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• Testifiers, please be aware that there is a two-minute time limit to ensure that everyone has the time
• please be aware that there is a twominut please be aware that there is a twominut time<00:01:02.480><c> limit
• > ensure</c><00:01:03.760><c> that</c><00:01:03.920><c> everyone</c><00:01:04.320><c> has</c> time limit
• to ensure that everyone has time limit to ensure that everyone has the<00:01:04.799><c> time</c><00:
• Themselves lose the right to that benefit that they've waited so long to achieve. Right.

Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs heard nominations for several members of the Burial Council and the Hawaiian Homes Commission. For Burial Council nominations, the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Historic Preservation Division testified in support of Leimana Abunes, Cyrus Sito, Chantel Freeman, and Chadley Shiml Fenig, emphasizing their genealogical ties, cultural knowledge, experience with iwi kupuna, and commitment to preservation and reinterment. Each nominee also briefly introduced themselves and described their background and motivation to serve. Committee members said they had favorable conversations with the nominees and indicated votes would be taken at the end of the agenda. The committee then took up Governor’s Message 773, Shaylin Ornellas, for the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Testimony in support was strong, including 45 written supports and no opposition, along with oral testimony from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and community supporters. Supporters highlighted Ornellas’ education, real estate and development experience, public service, and connection to Kauaʻi and homestead communities. Ornellas said she was answering a call to serve and discussed her background and commitment to the community. Members questioned Ornellas closely about Act 279, the DHHL waitlist, beneficiary consultation, housing options, and the department’s “paper lease” practice. She said Act 279 was intended to help reduce the waitlist, supported broader housing options and beneficiary input, and acknowledged limited familiarity with the technical details of paper leases. One senator raised concerns that paper leases may not guarantee actual lots and urged further research. The discussion also touched on policy issues such as beneficiaries maintaining their waitlist positions after declining offers or taking rentals, with committee members noting these are commission policy choices rather than statutory mandates.

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• It puts a time limit on the court and makes sure that people get their hearing scheduled in a timely
• on the court and makes sure time limit on the court and makes sure that<00:37:09.960><c> people</c><
• </c><00:44:15.320><c> the</c> The bill passed by the house limits the The bill passed by the house limits
• managers, managed care laws, benefits managers, managed care laws, notice<00:53:27.520><c> of</c><00
• benefit manager business practices.

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• However, I feel like with limited public health dollars, We have to choose our battles wisely.
• I think there are other areas where we probably should focus these dollars since they are limited.
• Many other states have adopted very similar limits. Some are more strict in this.
• Just limits the amount of THC in each edible and each package in order to protect kids.
• Again, this does not limit how much a person Can buy it. Just limits how much can be per package.

Bills: SB1421 , SB1427 , SB1484 , SB1503 , SB1553 , SB1557 , SB1564 , SB1566 , SB1567 , SB1591 , SB1642 , SB1794 , SB1837 , SB2044

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: mental health, nonphysical intervention, training, youth care, conflict resolution, staff training, pediatric screenings, type 1 diabetes, health care providers, parental consent, reimbursement, state funding, public health, medicolegal investigation, medical examiner, coroner, sudden infant death syndrome, SIDS, sudden unexpected infant death, SUID

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• Are there any benefits to having them or any Is there an argument for it?
• But talk to me about the push for this to ban NDAs or at least limit them. >> Yeah, so NDAs are a challenging
• NDAs</c><00:05:14.520><c> or</c><00:05:14.640><c> at</c><00:05:14.720><c> least</c><00:05:14.960><c> limit
• </c> to to ban NDAs or at least limit them. to to ban NDAs or at least limit them.

Summary: The discussion focused on the growing number of data center proposals in Minnesota and the concerns they are raising in communities such as Eagan, Hermantown, Farmington, and Rosemount. The senator described data centers as having evolved from small server rooms into large industrial-scale facilities that support data storage and AI systems, and said the main issue is not whether they are needed, but where they should be located. He argued they should be treated as industrial uses and placed in industrial zones away from residential neighborhoods because of potential impacts on nearby homes, including concerns about property values, utilities, and the character of the area. The senator also discussed Senate File 607, a bill he introduced last session to address data center placement. He said the bill would require data centers to be sited in industrial areas and include an inspection to ensure adequate water and electricity resources are available. He said the bill had been scheduled for a hearing in State Government but the hearing was canceled, and he hopes to bring it back for a hearing this session. He noted that the issue is becoming more important as data center development expands and that lawmakers are still catching up to the change. A second major topic was the use of nondisclosure agreements in data center development. The senator said local governments should not be required to sign NDAs before discussing projects with constituents, especially when those agreements prevent public disclosure until projects are already far along. He said NDAs may be appropriate in limited cases, such as tours of controlled facilities where trade secrets are involved, but not when cities are buying property or rezoning land. He expressed support for efforts to ban or limit NDAs in this context and said the issue is bipartisan but also politically difficult in a closely divided legislature.

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• those allocations are taking place relative to the CCA's overall allowance budgets and state emission limits
• The CCA's overall allowance budgets and state emission limits, saying that rather than having allocations
• and recommendations be based on being compatible with those limits, but instead ensuring that allocations
• Representative Fai: So is there a limit on Ecology's discretion in terms of because it used the word
• That by a certain date they are going to have to pay for allowances—how is that going to benefit them

Bills: SB6291

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: SB6291, on-site wastewater treatment, onsite wastewater treatment, septic system, sewage treatment, wastewater inspection, environmental health, local board of health, public health, professional engineer, land surveyor, certificate of competency, inspection standards, design review, supervised practice, certification, licensing, RCW 18.88A, Washington State

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• It's for that limited cadre of voters who are overseas voters but not in the military or their dependents
• As I told you personally, I see where this is actually a benefit to parties that might be a smaller amount
• Representative is limited to just running for.
• School board or any elected office limited distance school board?
• To me, this seems limiting for voters.

Bills: HB2938 , HB2939 , HB3306 , HB3722 , HB4113 , HB4123

Committee: House Elections and Ethics

Keywords: elections, national elections, state elections, voter intent, election reform, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, campaign finance, ethics, political contributions, candidate committee, Oklahoma legislation, voter registration, political party affiliation, Independent designation, Oklahoma, voter eligibility

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• The increase in appropriation authority is limited to the grant award amount.
• Section 5 requires grant recipients to acknowledge in any grant agreement that the federal funding is limited
• language there, but it's all coming out of the national effort to have the physician assistants also benefit
• There are several states that have had a program like this in place for some time, which means that a limited
• Well, there are some kids with physical limitations that can't participate, so I think we need to accommodate

Summary: The Health Care Task Force reconvened to hear reports from its divisions. The Appropriations Division reviewed a draft bill appropriating $198 million in federal grant funds for the current year and another $198 million for the next grant year, authorizing DHS to transfer funds within its budget, allowing OMB to adjust federal fund authority for related grants, speeding procurement and bulk purchasing, requiring grant recipients to acknowledge the temporary nature of the funding, and mandating periodic reporting. After questions were answered to the division’s satisfaction, the committee voted to forward the appropriations bill draft to Legislative Management. The Policy Division then reviewed four bills. One would require the presidential physical fitness test to be included in high school physical education; another would require physicians to complete one hour of continuing education on nutrition and metabolic health each renewal cycle; a third would add physician assistants to the interstate licensure compact framework; and a fourth would authorize limited pharmacist prescriptive authority and therapeutic substitution. Members generally supported the first three measures and noted that the pharmacist bill had been amended in discussion but was left in its current form so stakeholders could comment before the special session. The division also discussed that all four policy bills were tied to the federal grant funding and that failure to pass them, or changing them in a way that reduced CMS scoring, could reduce or eliminate funding. Department officials confirmed that if any of the bills failed or were altered in a way that lowered the score, the state could lose money and could not make up the points elsewhere. Members raised concerns about the physical fitness bill, including possible exemptions for students with severe illnesses or physical limitations, and noted the need for DPI input. Leadership indicated the special session hearings would likely begin Wednesday morning. The committee then approved a motion for Legislative Council to prepare a committee report for Legislative Management and adjourned, noting the task force may need to remain available during the special session.

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• Public testimony will be limited to two minutes.
• Additionally, political subdivisions may limit the square footage of ADUs.
• City of Dallas supports ADUs and recognizes their popularity across the U.S. ...and extol their benefits
• We suggest limiting applicability to cities with a population of less than 150,000. would ensure growing
• We can guarantee transportation access by geographic... limiting applicability to properties within one

Bills: HB407 , HB871 , HB882 , HB2011 , HB3572 , HB3578 , HB4038 , HB4866 , HB4897 , HB4978 , HB5380 , HB5555 , HB5668 , HB5670 , HB5674 , HB5676 , HB5679 , HB5688 , SB673

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees

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• </c><00:36:52.880><c> quick</c><00:36:53.680><c> purchases</c> retail selling limited quick purchases
• retail selling limited quick purchases items<00:36:55.200><c> like</c><00:36:55.520><c> fuel,</c><00
• </c> is less useful in small limited is less useful in small limited inventory<00:37:19.040><c> stores
• </c> limits for change store operations. limits for change store operations.
• time sale items, clearance or limited time sale items, mixed<00:37:59.680><c> bin</c><00:38:00.079><

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• We have stipends and benefits for the fellows.
• </c><00:58:58.319><c> We</c> stipens and benefits for the fellows.
• We stipens and benefits for the fellows.
• Folks, remember the two-minute limit situation.
• </c> ensuring our work continues to benefit ensuring our work continues to benefit communities<01:12:

Committee: Senate Higher Education

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• just a reminder now that we're back in this committee, uh, that we will be having a 2-minute time limit
• Thank you. employer union health benefit trust fund employer union health benefit trust fund first<00
• </c><00:12:21.920><c> trust</c> employee union health benefits trust employee union health benefits trust
• People starting benefits earlier than they otherwise would have is a fiscal drain on the system.
• Thank you, and next, SB 183, relating to the Hoi Employer Union Health Benefits Trust Fund.

Committee: House Labor

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• So whenever we're going to limit speaking to two minutes per person.
• And so this will allow for public discussion rather than limit it.
• It would never be his intention to limit anybody's First Amendment right.
• That equates to 16.2 million pounds, and of course this food is directly benefiting our seniors, our
• The current ban limits consumer education and raises First Amendment concerns.

Bills: S0050 , S0054 , S0176 , S0178 , S0198 , S0290 , S0420 , S0502 , S0538 , S0706 , S0834 , S0936 , S0962 , S1004 , S1080 , S7022

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: veterans, treatment court, nonviolent felony, probation, mental health, cognitive function, psychotropic drugs, violent offenders, autopsy procedures, medical records, school safety, campus safety, higher education, university safety, college safety, student safety, threat assessment, violence prevention, credible threat, campus security

Summary: The Rules Committee heard and voted on a series of bills, beginning with SB 54 on toxicology screenings in autopsies of violent offenders, which requires medical examiners to screen for psychotropic and intoxicating substances, consult treating providers when possible, and report findings to state agencies; it passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 176 on public postsecondary campus safety policies, requiring colleges and universities to publish clearer reporting and response procedures for threats to students, faculty, and staff. Both bills were reported favorably without major opposition. The largest portion of the meeting was devoted to CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Florida Farm Bill. The bill covers a wide range of agriculture-related issues, including fair association rules, preemption of local restrictions on gas- and diesel-powered farm equipment, surplus of certain state-owned lands for agricultural use, a food and animal veterinary loan repayment program, permanent Farmers Feeding Florida funding, forest service training expansion, signal-jamming device penalties, CDL English proficiency enforcement, no-solicitation protections, food safety inspector protections, biosolids regulation, and contractor payment enforcement. Members adopted several amendments, including changes to contractor payment language, expanded veterinary loan eligibility, citrus foundation consolidation, technical corrections, removal of outdated fair references, a nonprofit definition fix, and a late amendment deleting the bill’s disparagement clause after extensive testimony and debate about free speech and agricultural speech protections. A separate late amendment delayed biosolids compliance deadlines. The bill drew strong support from farmers, agritourism groups, food donation advocates, and some utility and wastewater interests, while conservation groups and biosolids operators raised concerns about land surplus provisions and biosolids restrictions. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee then approved SB 834 on nonprofit religious organizations, which repeals a restriction on health care sharing ministries partnering with licensed insurance agents, while an amendment added written disclaimer requirements; it passed favorably. SB 936 on temporary door locking devices also passed, directing the Building Commission to incorporate standards into the Florida Building Code. SB 50 on veterans’ courts was approved, allowing judges in all circuits to use veterans’ courts for cases involving service-related issues such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and substance abuse. Finally, SB 1004 on the sale of dogs and cats passed after amendments removed an appropriation and kept the bill’s disclosure, financing, and consumer protection provisions, and SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools passed with discussion about coaches providing basic support to student-athletes and possible parental-consent language. The committee also began hearing SB 198 on virtual currency kiosks, which would regulate crypto kiosks with registration, fraud warnings, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections; an amendment to that bill was adopted, but the transcript cuts off before the final vote.

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• So just again, to reemphasize, three minutes, limited to testimony.
• But there's still so much that needs to be done in a very short time limit.
• It's a seven-bill limit. Think about it.
• Some states limit the number of bills their members can drop.
• I do agree with the bill limit. You know, you and I have talked about that.

Committee: House House Government Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2825, which would replace criminal enforcement for unpaid court fines, fees, restitution, and incarceration costs with a civil collection framework and end arrest warrants and contempt proceedings for nonpayment. Representative Chris Lopez said the bill would let people keep working and repay debts through wage garnishment and other civil tools, while a Justice Action Network representative testified in support. The committee adopted the Blackman amendment limiting challenges to a second default judgment entered within one year of a prior one, then passed HB 2825 with a 7-0 due pass recommendation. The committee then took up HB 2070, an emergency appropriation of $25 million for Gila County flood relief. Gila County supervisors, mayors from Globe and Miami, the county emergency manager, and public works staff described severe flooding, deaths, major debris and sediment removal, damaged roads and utilities, and the county’s inability to meet matching-fund requirements for federal or state grants. Members discussed FEMA denials, federal review, and the need to act before monsoon season. HB 2070 passed unanimously with a due pass recommendation. Next, HB 2129, which moves the deadline for municipal library trustees’ annual report from the first Monday in July to the second Monday, was supported by the Arizona Library Association as a simple timing fix for smaller and rural libraries. It passed 6-1. HB 2439, exempting public and semi-public cold plunges from ADEQ water pollution rules, was presented as a way to reduce regulatory confusion and costs for small businesses; it also passed 6-0 with one member absent. The committee then approved HB 2773, barring Arizona and its entities from assisting the International Criminal Court, after debate over sovereignty and constitutional authority, by a 4-3 vote.

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• under a sampling license with strict limits on quantity per person per day.
• Limited to three minutes. >> Sorry, Mr. President. >> Yes. >> Um, I cast a vote on this bill.
• But that's where we would benefit the most.
• </c><01:14:51.280><c> the</c> But that's where we would benefit the But that's where we would benefit
• And I think we we would benefit most.

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• We have a 1-minute per testifier time limit. We have the 1-minute per testifier time limit.
• We want their experience to benefit future relocation efforts.
• We want their<00:08:07.400><c> experience</c><00:08:07.960><c> to</c><00:08:08.080><c> benefit</c><00
• :08:08.840><c> future</c> their experience to benefit future their experience to benefit future relocation
• versus a totally private benefits versus a totally private redevelopment<00:21:05.440><c> creating</

Summary: The Committee on Housing, meeting jointly with the Committee on Health and Human Services, heard testimony on Senate Bill 2787, which would expand use of the rental housing revolving fund to provide loans or grants for purchasing rental units, and Senate Bill 2957, which addresses tenant displacement and relocation protections, as well as Senate Bill 2866, which would make the state rent supplement program for kupuna permanent and appropriate funds for it. Testimony on SB 2787 included support from DHHL, HHFDC, AARP Hawaii, and others, while the Attorney General recommended clarifying language and standards for grants, and the Tax Foundation questioned whether grants fit the revolving-fund structure. On SB 2957, supporters including OHA, PACT, medical-legal advocates, and tenant representatives emphasized relocation hardships from the KPT redevelopment, language access, and the need for clearer minimum safeguards; the Attorney General suggested defining “comparable units” and correcting a drafting error. On SB 2866, HPHA, Catholic Charities, AARP, the Executive Office on Aging, and others supported making the kupuna rent supplement program permanent to prevent homelessness among low-income seniors. During discussion on SB 2957, members questioned HPHA and tenant counsel about the KPT low-rise relocation process and what “comparable housing” meant in practice. HPHA said all tenants were relocated, but counsel described disputes over comparability, disability and family-size issues, and at least one offered unit that was not livable. For SB 2787, members questioned DHHL about why it sought funding from the rental housing revolving fund rather than other sources; DHHL said it was still exploring options and had mostly used its funds for infrastructure, with only a small portion used as revolving funds. The chair expressed concern about relying on scarce housing funds and urged more efficient use of DHHL’s existing resources. In decision-making, the committees voted to pass SB 2957 with amendments and SB 2866 with amendments. For SB 2957, the amendments would replace the bill with a working group on tenant displacement and relocation, include a blank appropriation and defective date, and request $75,000 for the working group; the motion was adopted unanimously by the members present, with Senator Favela excused. For SB 2866, the amended version would include a blank appropriation, defective date, and committee report language noting requests for $110,160 for two HPHA public housing specialist positions and $2.16 million for the state rent supplement program; this motion was also adopted, with Senator Favela excused. After the joint hearing adjourned, the committee returned to the housing-only agenda and continued discussion of SB 2787 before moving on to SB 3089, which would amend the down payment loan assistance program for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers; testimony on SB 3089 was beginning when the transcript ended.

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• That's part of that benefit plan.
• And so we just haven't been able to open that up because the funding limit is so low.
• It's covered on the Medicaid portion, but on the state employee benefits...
• was made by Blue Cross and Blue Shield has impact on state employees because it's a medical benefit.
• And then making sure that, again, our residents in the state understand the benefits of treatment but

Committee: All ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL

Summary: The Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Advisory Council met to approve the August 12 minutes and then reviewed an updated Arkansas state plan for dementia. David Cook of the Alzheimer’s Association explained that the plan reflects newer research and treatments, and the council discussed adding objectives related to insurance coverage for diagnostics and therapies, access to specialists, provider education, and the use of biomarker testing. Members also raised concerns about low reimbursement rates, hospital financial strain, and the need to recruit and train more neurologists and advanced practice providers, especially in rural areas. The council approved the general outline of the state plan, with objectives to be refined later. The meeting then moved through proposed priority areas for the next state plan: dementia risk reduction and brain health, caregiver support, access to diagnostics and treatment, and access to quality care. Testimony emphasized integrating brain health messaging into existing public health efforts, reducing stigma by framing outreach around “brain health,” expanding education in underserved communities including Marshallese speakers, and improving referral networks and dementia resource centers. Members also discussed the need for more caregiver respite support, broader caregiver navigation services, and possible future legislation to strengthen those programs. Under access and quality of care, participants discussed gaps in Medicaid and other payer coverage, the need for rural telehealth and specialist networks, and the importance of training first responders, home care workers, and other direct care staff. Concerns were raised that some training requirements apply only to licensed providers, leaving private-pay home care outside the same standards. The council also reviewed membership participation and discussed possible changes to the statute to replace inactive members. No additional votes were taken beyond approving the state plan outline, and the council scheduled its next meeting for September 22 at 10 a.m. to focus on finalizing the state plan before the October 1 report deadline.

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• The bill increases the tax and extends the benefit to over an additional 101,000 more, uh, New Mexican
• Those surpluses have benefited every single New Mexican in multiple ways in the short and long terms.
• Uh, to pay for the in-state benefit for our citizens in this case, making sure that those individuals
• We, we can provide that benefit to our, to our members of our state.
• To those large multinational conglomerates to pay for a benefit, that's good tax policy.

Committee: Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

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• </c> health of the lake, we do want to limit health of the lake, we do want to limit additional,<00:22
• Um, there's limited space, and they like to be able to say, 'Well, we want to allow you to do an ADU,
• Um, there's limited space, and they like to be able to say, 'Well, we want to allow you to do an ADU,
• Um, there's limited space, and they like to be able to say, 'Well, we want to allow you to do an ADU,
• Um, there's limited space, and they like to be able to say, 'Well, we want to allow you to do an ADU,

Committee: House Housing