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• I tracking issues about building codes.
• Um, so they have technical codes.
• </c><01:05:18.319><c> uh,</c> know, some improved building codes uh, know, some improved building codes
• So most insurance companies carry code upgrade coverage, meaning if the building code today requires
• So most insurance companies carry code upgrade coverage, meaning if the building code today requires

Keywords: 1183, house

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• with the federal tax code.
• with the federal tax code.
• with the federal tax code.
• </c><01:20:28.160><c> with</c> neutral alignment of our tax code with neutral alignment of our tax code
• We must do it in the federal tax code.

Bills: HF3425

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: supportive housing, grants, housing assistance, funding, Minnesota Statutes, 1183, house

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• HP 20 206 making appropriations to the city and county of Honolulu.
• All I know is that the city and county was asked to transfer these lands.
• All I know is that the city and county was asked to transfer these lands.
• All I know is that the city and county was asked to transfer these lands.
• So the the city leie for that building.

Bills: HB1817 , HB2056 , HB2616 , HB1718 , HB1842 , HB1740 , HB1919 , HB1616 , HB1774 , HB1984 , HB1603 , HB2171

Committee: House Water & Land

Keywords: fishing regulation, ʻamaʻama, striped mullet, bag limit, overfishing, Hawaii fisheries, funding, appropriations, Honolulu, housing, construction, grant-in-aid, community development, Banyan Drive, Hawaii community development authority, cultural revitalization, special fund, public safety, economic development, affordable housing

Summary: The committee heard HB 1817, which would create a daily bag limit for amaa/ama fish to protect Hawaii’s fisheries. DLNR said the biggest stressor on amaa populations is diversion of freshwater flows that cut off food sources for juvenile fish, and suggested that place-by-place rulemaking with fishers and stakeholders would be the most effective approach. A teacher and several Waialua Elementary students testified in strong support, describing research on declining catch data, cultural importance, and the need to preserve the fish for future generations. Other supporters said the fish is being outcompeted by invasive species and cited historical declines, including testimony that bag limits in Hilo Bay have helped increase populations. Committee members asked DLNR about traditional and cultural gathering rights, whether the bill’s bag limit would apply to native Hawaiian practices, and whether the limit was 10 per day or per season. DLNR said constitutional Hawaiian practices are protected, but also noted that if the bag limit is set in statute it would limit the department’s flexibility to tailor rules by area. Members also asked about other conservation efforts, and DLNR said fish pond revitalization and amaa production are underway statewide. One member raised concern that a statewide statutory limit might not fit conditions on every island, and DLNR said it has authority to adopt area-specific rules through rulemaking, though that process can take months to more than a year. The committee then moved to HP 206, an appropriations measure for the City and County of Honolulu involving school land transfers, and HP 266B relating to Banyan Drive. On HP 206, the county said the request is a one-time item and estimated costs were about $3.25 million, with the city and county already spending more than $350,000 on the transfers. On HP 266B, HCDA said it is conducting a master planning effort for Banyan Drive and plans a community visioning exercise this summer. Testimony from the Banyan Drive redevelopment agency emphasized the need for more flexible land-tenure rules, while OHA supported the bill with amendments to include cultural specialists and lineal descendants in the redevelopment process and to protect ceded lands. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• </c> door because someone's from the city door because someone's from the city council<01:31:27.440><
• Trustful, a city, it's a class<01:38:15.679><c> 8</c><01:38:16.000><c> city</c><01:38:16.560><c> of<
• c><01:38:24.239><c> meets</c><01:38:24.480><c> that</c> only city that currently meets that only city
• </c> &gt;&gt; the class of city. &gt;&gt; the class of city.
• </c> relating to me that that class of city relating to me that that class of city but<01:39:24.320><

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I proudly represent the city of Flint.
• I proudly represent the city of Flint.
• In my district, the city of Paradise is still rebuilding from the 2018 campfire.
• In my district, the city of Aladena.
• always making sure that the city and services ran effectively.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Waterford had gotten a contract with the city of Nashua to do a pre-K kindergarten readiness program.
• 18.720><c> the</c> Waterford had gotten a contract with the Waterford had gotten a contract with the city
• and the accounts of total paid zip codes and the accounts of total paid ended<04:10:34.239><c> up</c
• right uh on think of in the in the city right uh on the<05:30:47.360><c> demand</c><05:30:47.760><c>
• So we have here in the city runs that go to Walmart and the other retail businesses up on the Heights

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Division 2 work session first took up HB 506, a bill dealing with the return of seized firearms. Members discussed how the measure would shift background-check processing for firearm returns through the Department of Safety, while the physical firearms would still remain with local police unless State Police had taken custody. The department said the bill would change which cases come to it, and members clarified that the bill concerns the background-check decision rather than possession of the firearms. The committee then voted OTP on HB 506 FN by a 7-0 roll call. The committee next discussed HB 671, establishing a kindergarten literacy readiness program. Department of Education staff explained that the bill grew out of a COVID-era Waterford contract that provided home-based early literacy support for families using federal relief funds, at a cost of about $600,000 per year, but that the program ended when those funds expired. Members raised concerns that the bill’s $1 appropriation was not realistic, that the prior program lacked sufficient outcome data, and that the references to ESSA tier-one benchmarks were unclear. The department said it was conducting a broader literacy needs assessment and updating the state literacy plan, including data from the zero-to-five range, K-5, and dyslexia-related work. Waterford representatives described the program as an early-literacy, pre-K readiness service for children ages zero to five, originally designed to work in homes with computers and internet provided where needed, and later expanded in some settings such as daycares and pre-K classrooms. They said the program used assessments at the beginning and end, had served hundreds of children, and was intended to support family engagement and kindergarten readiness. Despite that testimony, members remained concerned about funding and the lack of clear results, and one member moved to retain the bill for more information. The discussion ended with the bill retained rather than advanced.

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• Uh, I'm with the Economic Revitalization Commission of the city and county, and so we submitted testimony
• The city and county office...
• Danielle Hugo from the um city and &gt;&gt; Okay. Danielle Hugo from the um city and county.
• a disparity amongst the way that other criminal property damage offenses are outlined in our penal code
• Daniel Hugo, from the City and County of Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney: Good afternoon

Bills: HB1629 , HB1630 , HB1631

Committee: House Economic Development & Technology

Keywords: economic development, business, state statutes, Hawaii Revised Statutes, legislation, development strategy, state funding, infrastructure, employment opportunities, legislative intent, state legislation, development initiatives, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state. On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.

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• </c><00:07:12.720><c> or</c><00:07:12.960><c> a</c> female, whether we live in a city or a female, whether
• we live in a city or a rural<00:07:13.520><c> area,</c><00:07:14.080><c> we</c><00:07:14.400><c> all
• 00:18:13.600><c> a</c> as one hat that I wear and I'm also a as one hat that I wear and I'm also a city
• You know, we don't talk about big city issues and the Miniota mascot.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3117, which would impose an excise tax on social media companies based on Minnesota monthly users and data-mining activity, and adopted an A1 amendment that added clarifying language identifying social media platforms. Chair Gomez described the bill as a way to tax companies profiting from data mining and social media use, citing concerns about child bullying, misinformation, and wealth concentration. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2025 taxes bill. Supporters testified that the measure would help raise revenue from a highly profitable industry and better align the tax code with the social costs of data collection and social media use. Pastor Julie Thompson, MAPE representative Tanner Fritzinger, Council Member Sue Bud, and Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota all backed the bill, arguing that social media companies extract value from users’ data, contribute to mental health and social harms, and should pay more toward public needs. Bernstein also framed the tax as a way to broaden the tax base and fund schools and other services. Opponents warned that the bill could sweep in local broadcasters, newspapers, and other businesses that use digital platforms and collect some user data, and that costs would likely be passed on to consumers. Wendy Pollson of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association said the definitions were too broad and could unintentionally include local media. Deb Peters, speaking for Americans for Digital Opportunity, argued the tax would raise costs for small businesses and consumers, create legal risks, and amount to double taxation. Several members echoed concerns about regressivity, administration, and whether the bill actually addresses online bullying or data privacy, while supporters said it is a first step toward taxing a new, lightly taxed industry.

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• It would set a maximum fee these organizations can charge, create a code of conduct, and allow the department
• goal is to limit fees, require for-profit representatives to identify themselves, and set a basic code
• It does not involve changes to the Penal Code or add criminal penalties.
• videographer and served the community on the Yolo County Transportation Citizens Advisory Committee for the City
• Committee for the City of Davis, with assistance by me, his dad, Steve Streeter.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the impact of H.R. 1 on older Californians and related county administration issues. Chair Jackson and Chair Addis opened by emphasizing California’s rapidly aging population and the need to protect seniors’ access to food, health care, housing, and in-home support services. Testimony from the Department of Social Services, Department of Health Care Services, and Department of Aging described how H.R. 1 would expand work and reporting requirements in CalFresh and Medi-Cal, increase redeterminations, and create new eligibility barriers. Witnesses and advocates warned that these changes could lead to large coverage losses, especially for adults ages 55 to 64, people experiencing homelessness, caregivers, and some immigrant groups, while also increasing administrative burden on counties. The LAO noted that many provisions do not directly apply to Californians 65 and older, but highlighted indirect effects and some direct impacts, including a new home equity limit for certain long-term care recipients and narrower immigration eligibility rules. Committee members pressed the administration and counties on how exemptions would be identified and implemented, whether data systems could automatically protect eligible people, and how outreach would reach older adults, women, LGBTQ seniors, and people with limited digital access. DHCS and CDSS said they are working to use existing data, cross-program information sharing, and human-centered communications to maximize exemptions and reduce churn, including text outreach, print and radio campaigns, and navigator support. Members also raised concerns about the need for legal aid and county eligibility workers to help people navigate complex rules, and requested updated analyses on the number of people likely to lose both Medi-Cal and CalFresh and the broader human and system impacts. No votes were taken. The second major topic was the administration’s proposal to shift some future IHSS costs to counties by establishing a statewide baseline for average authorized hours per case. CDSS said the proposal is intended to improve consistency in assessments and not reduce services, while counties and labor groups strongly opposed it, arguing that rising hours reflect real increases in need, an aging and higher-acuity caseload, and state-mandated assessment tools rather than county error. County representatives said the proposal would strain already limited local revenues, worsen the effects of H.R. 1, and could force cuts to other safety-net services. Committee members questioned the proposal’s timing and impact, but the hearing ended without action, with the chairs asking for continued updates, additional analysis, and more information before May Revision.

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• The House bill relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code, House No. 4914; the House bill
• Second reading of the bills: an act relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code, House No.
• An act relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code, House No. 4914; an act removing the treasurer

Keywords: 1212, all

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• bill is where volunteer fire departments and rescue squads are exempted from the state procurement code
• targets they picked to bring about changes for nonprofits in Alabama, in order to bring us more up to code
• And so, I believe... ...to bring us more up to code, and so I believe that's what this bill is doing.

Bills: SB197 , HB140 , SB214 , HB214 , HB147 , HB270 , SB73

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: food trucks, mobile vendors, health inspection, fire safety, state law, regulation, food service, business license, subdivision, transfer of land, immediate family, exemption period, county regulations, Sweet Home Alabama Tourism Investment Act, tourism rebate, tax rebate, sales tax rebate, lodging tax rebate, transactional taxes, tourism development

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• Seventy codes, it's a lot, but what guardrails are going to also exist?
• Seventy codes, it's a lot, but what guardrails are going to also exist?
• There are several codes, though.
• How many codes can you charge for in this hospice in this world, in this billing world?
• There are several codes, though. Okay.

Summary: The hearing began with testimony from Let California Kids Hear and supporters urging action on pediatric hearing aid coverage. Advocates said California has repeatedly failed to enact a workable solution over the past eight years and argued that children need early access to sound to support development. The proposal discussed would limit the coverage mandate to the large-group market, which advocates said would cover roughly 70% to 80% of affected children and avoid the exchange-related cost issue that contributed to prior vetoes. Supporters, including parents, audiologists, and children’s health groups, backed the proposal, and the chair expressed sympathy and support while noting hope for a federal solution for exchange plans. The Department of Finance then gave opening remarks about the state’s structural deficit and the need to balance new investments against projected out-year shortfalls. HCAI followed with a broad overview of its programs, including CalRx insulin and naloxone initiatives, reproductive health grants, the Office of Health Care Affordability, hospital seismic compliance, workforce programs, and the diaper access initiative. Members asked about geographic targeting of workforce funds, the behavioral health workforce pipeline, and the status of the 21st Century Nursing Initiative, which HCAI said had reverted funds. The committee also discussed a proposed transfer of the Data Exchange Framework and Office of the Patient Advocate to HCAI, new reporting on long-term care staffing and health coverage waiting periods, and a Behavioral Health Services Act workforce proposal that would use BHSA funds to support training, stipends, and technical assistance while offsetting $100 million in General Fund spending; members and LAO questioned the offset and asked for more detail, and the item was held open. HCAI also presented the Rural Health Transformation Program, explaining that California received $233.6 million in federal funds for the first year and had to revise its proposal so that $35 million in provider payments would be tied to specific transformative activities rather than general financial relief. The program will fund rural care model redesign, workforce development, and technology/infrastructure improvements, with grants to be rolled out on a tight timeline and subject to CMS approval. Members asked about the size of California’s award, the use of funds for maternity care, labor and delivery access, dialysis, tribal set-asides, and the role of a technical assistance contractor. The department said the program will use supply-and-demand workforce modeling to target funding and that all funds must be obligated by October 30. Finally, the Department of Managed Health Care outlined its budget and two major bill-related proposals: SB 41 on PBM reform and SB 306 on prior authorization transparency. DMHC said SB 41 would require PBM licensure, ban spread pricing, require rebate pass-through, and regulate pharmacy network practices, while SB 306 would require reporting on prior authorization and create a list of services exempt from prior authorization. DMHC requested additional positions and funding to implement both measures.

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• And so I'm copying code, Morse code I learned in Pensacola, Florida.
• Even today, Representative Foss, that's Morse code.
• And so I'm copying code, Morse code I learned in Pensacola, Florida.
• And so I'm copying code, Morse code I learned in Pensacola, Florida.
• </c> sales taxes for other states and cities. sales taxes for other states and cities.

Committee: House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Today in the East Gallery, we have students from the University High School of Government in Orange City
• John via the city of Miami Beach. Senator Jones, you are recognized to explain the bill.
• The city and the state set up the claim for $2 million per the state's sovereign immunity law.
• Hurricane Milton lashed my home city of St.
• Hurricane Milton lashed my home city of St.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery introductions before taking up Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 168, the Tristan Murphy Act, on mental health. Senator Bradley explained that the bill is intended to divert clinically appropriate defendants with mental illness from jail to treatment, create pretrial mental health diversion programs, expand grant uses for mental health and substance abuse reinvestment, require evaluations and treatment follow-up in certain probation and prison settings, add Hillsborough County to a forensic hospital diversion pilot, and establish a Florida Behavioral Health Data Repository. Senators from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing treatment over incarceration, public safety, and the Murphy family’s role in the bill. The Senate passed the bill 37-0 and then recorded 37 co-sponsors. The chamber then moved into presentations on SB 2500, the 2025-26 General Appropriations Act. Chair Hooper said the Senate budget totals $117.4 billion, reduces overall spending from the prior year, maintains reserves, keeps employee health contributions level, and includes major investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and nearly $1 billion in education capital outlay. Committee chairs outlined their portions of the budget, including increased funding for K-12 schools and scholarships, higher education workforce programs, Medicaid and health services, corrections and courts, transportation and housing, and environmental restoration such as Everglades and water quality projects. Members then asked extensive questions, especially about education funding, school choice, AP/IB and accelerated programs, the Family Empowerment Scholarship, and the FEFP calculations. Senator Burgess repeatedly explained that scholarship funding is being moved “below the line” to improve tracking and that the Senate position is to preserve funding while giving districts more flexibility. Senators also questioned the APD wait list for disability services, opioid settlement spending, arts funding, the My Safe Florida Home condo pilot, and proposed IT and agency restructuring. Several chairs said some issues would be resolved in conference, and no final vote on the budget was taken in the portion provided.

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• Presently, there's a definition for camping in statute, which is Idaho Code 67-2341, that is not our
• It seems to me that that rule itself conflicts with Idaho Code or could be interpreted to conflict with
• seems to be able to be interpreted to indicate that fishing game would not have to abide by Idaho Code
• It seems to me that that rule itself conflicts with Idaho Code or could be interpreted to conflict with

Committee: House Resources and Conservation

Keywords: 989, all

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• The trust code is one of the legislations, one of their bills, coming from their trust division.
• And just a brief history on the trust code in the state of Minnesota: a big overhaul of it.
• states, as well as looking at the technical issues that have arisen after the revamping of the trust code
• The amendment is coded A-1.

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• </c> amendment is coded DE3. amendment is coded DE3.
• The amendment to the amendment is coded A8.
• The amendment to the amendment is coded A1.
• The amendment is coded A13.
• </c> The amendment is coded A1. The amendment is coded A1.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , in labor code, in tax code, and it changes none of them.
• <c> criminal</c> cross references to statutes in criminal cross references to statutes in criminal code
• ,<00:12:47.040><c> in</c><00:12:47.760><c> uh,</c><00:12:48.000><c> labor</c><00:12:48.399><c> code,<
• /c><00:12:48.959><c> in</c><00:12:49.279><c> tax</c><00:12:49.600><c> code,</c> code, in uh, labor code
• , in tax code, code, in uh, labor code, in tax code, and<00:12:50.480><c> it</c><00:12:50.720><c> changes

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

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• One of the important things in that section is it talks about the Code of Federal Regulations, Title
• But that is addressed in the federal code of what training a non-handler is required to have.
• Under the federal code there are trainings that have to happen.
• </c><00:42:08.480><c> of</c><00:42:08.640><c> federal</c> talks about the code of federal talks about
• the code of federal regulations<00:42:09.520><c> title</c><00:42:09.920><c> 40</c><00:42:10.880><c>

Bills: HF2446

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• And whoever came up with the idea of putting the bathroom in the hallway and putting a code on it being
• hallway<00:50:39.040><c> and</c><00:50:39.359><c> putting</c><00:50:39.599><c> a</c><00:50:39.839><c> code
• ><00:50:40.160><c> on</c><00:50:40.319><c> it</c><00:50:40.559><c> being</c> hallway and putting a code
• reduced-scope project for CTE only, all in one vote, as to not do it across two years. to do it at city
• Um, Senator to do it at city council.

Committee: Senate Capital Budget

Keywords: 1191, senate, all