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• I was the state champion for extemporaneous debate in my senior year.
• Did you run for office in Boys State? I was at Boys State, Senator. Nice.
• Access to the power of one's voice should never depend on a zip code.
• Our state continues to rank near the bottom for average teacher salaries.
• The graduation rate for the state, 93.8 from traditional public schools.

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Florida is proud to be the most military-friendly state in our country.
• I retired out as a police chief up in the state of Washington.
• Viewed as unlicensed security officers here in the state of Florida.
• Many states already handle it this way. Florida should too.
• And again, thank you for your service to our state. Thank you, Pastor.

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And that is, I go and I speak to taxpayers all over the state.
• They operate a system and most states use Genax.
• But there's 240 licensed operators across the state.
• So, having 240 licensed operators Across the state, spread all corners of the state.
• We're the 19th largest county or state geographically.

Keywords: 914, all

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• You're operating all over the state, aren't you? Yes, ma'am. We are operating all over the state.
• Their budgeted state general revenue line is for $5 million... ...the state general revenue line is for
• I mean, those aren't state agencies.
• “So does the state have an opportunity to request additional—” “Does the state have an opportunity to
• The $2,000 bonus, the state paid for. The merit pay, the state paid for.

Committee: All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Keywords: 1204, all

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• The State Aqueduct, which carries the State Water Project's water, has been damaged by ground sinking
• Water agencies, specifically, as well as state agencies, Water agencies, specifically, as well as state
• The State of California.
• Is this expected from the state?
• So it’s clean energy—let’s do it.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c> four states doing it. I've got a a bill. four states doing it. I've got a a bill.
• . state. state.
• </c> dissatisfier in many states. dissatisfier in many states.
• </c><00:48:27.200><c> We</c> state that drive on our roads. We state that drive on our roads.
• </c> our neighbors and all of our um states our neighbors and all of our um states in<01:01:05.440><c

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The working group approved the prior meeting minutes with one correction to reflect Laura Ziggler’s attendance. Staff then outlined the report due February 13, 2026, which must summarize the group’s activities and include findings and recommendations adopted by the group; the report will go to the governor and legislative transportation leaders. The chair emphasized that the group’s charge is broad and includes analyzing electricity used as vehicle fuel infrastructure opportunities and barriers, developing policy and funding recommendations for sustainable transportation funding, and reviewing other states’ laws and policies. Discussion focused heavily on how to replace declining gas tax revenue as more vehicles become electric. The chair framed the issue as a fairness and implementation challenge, noting that EVs are a growing share of the fleet and that the group should consider both policy and funding, not just one or the other. Members and guests raised several ideas already submitted, including a road user charge, changes to the EV charging tax, ending or modifying the EV surcharge, broadening the tax to publicly owned charging stations, reducing the charging level threshold to level 2, ending sales tax on electricity, addressing off-road use, and expanding the definition of auto parts to include charging equipment. Representative Elkins argued that charging based on electricity used at home is impractical for most vehicles, that public charging is already much more expensive than home charging, and that the current sales tax plus surcharge amounts to double taxation for public-charging users. He said a mileage-based user charge modeled on Utah’s approach is workable, could be phased in, and could preserve privacy by allowing a voluntary or alternative method for home charging estimates. Senator Howe responded that home electricity use can be estimated similarly to mileage deductions on taxes and said the state should tax all electricity used as fuel, regardless of charger level, if it can be identified. Other speakers echoed that all road users should pay a fair share and that the main challenge is implementation. Tony Kis of Quick Trip asked that a late letter be included in the record and urged clarification of the sales, use, excise tax, and collection rules to avoid double taxation and reduce administrative burden, noting the current monthly collection date and suggesting the group should streamline collection methods. No final policy decisions or votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• Code.
• Code.
• Code.
• Code.
• </c> the state negatively impacted. the state negatively impacted.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It's three courts in the trial courts: the State District Court, the Court of Appeals, and the State
• As I say, the state prosecutors represent the state, and I feel like we represent the people.
• The state averages 39.2 percent.
• We now have the ability to issue state-issued IDs, MVD state-issued IDs, in every one of our prisons,
• Sorry, this is agency code 760.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

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• You're operating all over the state, aren't you? Yes, ma'am. We are operating all over the state.
• I mean, those aren’t state agencies.
• The $2,000 bonus the state paid for. The merit pay the state paid for.
• And State Police, it's 1,000. And the State Police, is it included in there?
• That helps the state of Arkansas across the whole state for the amount of money that we're spending.

Committee: All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Summary: The committee heard budget presentations and took executive recommendations on several Department of Human Services divisions, including Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services; Children and Family Services; County Operations; Developmental Disability Services; and Medical Services, with most divisions showing little or no significant change in total appropriations. Staff and agency witnesses repeatedly explained that many large appropriations are maintained for flexibility, federal matching requirements, or contingency needs, even when actual spending is much lower than the authorized amount. Members also raised concerns about staffing vacancies, long-vacant budgeted positions, and the use of excess appropriation authority across DHS. In Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health, members questioned federal funding levels for mental health and substance abuse grants, the status of senior centers and Meals on Wheels, the Medicaid tobacco settlement program, community alcohol safety grants, and the veterans mental health grant. Agency officials said federal block grants are largely committed, that senior center funding had been delayed by shutdown timing but was now back on track, that the tobacco settlement program had been moved internally within DHS, and that the veterans mental health appropriation remains unfunded. Senators also criticized the adequacy of support for seniors and asked for more detail on how transportation, meal services, and local contributions are funded. In Children and Family Services, members asked about rising appropriation levels, foster care and adoption subsidies, professional fees, the number of children in foster care, and the Children’s Trust Fund. DHS said increases reflect added flexibility for residential treatment, adoption subsidies, and prevention services, while the foster care population has remained fairly steady at about 3,400 children. The Children’s Trust Fund was described as supporting primary prevention programs such as Baby and Me and community schools, and members asked whether it could be administratively combined with other efforts. Questions also covered TANF subgrants, with DHS explaining that it had reduced outside subgrants after discovering over-obligation and was rebuilding reserves. In County Operations, members focused on the summer EBT program, SNAP employment and training, the farmer’s market program, and the state’s TANF reserve position. DHS said summer EBT is still being funded through temporary appropriations because it is a newer program, SNAP employment and training is largely federally funded and may expand under a pending policy change, and TANF reserves were drawn down after prior over-obligation but are now being stabilized. In Developmental Disability Services, members asked about vacancies, human development center staffing, facility construction funds, and the Booneville work program, and DHS said the program has reopened and staffing recruitment continues. In Medical Services, members asked about FMAP, the Our Kids B CHIP program, school-based Medicaid reimbursements, nursing home distress funds, and several large appropriation lines that far exceed actual spending; DHS said these are maintained for claims payment, nursing home receivership contingencies, and other flexibility needs. Each division reviewed was adopted by executive recommendation after questions concluded.

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• I know Washington County has done it.
• I know Washington County has done it. counties in the state of Missouri that started this.
• I know Washington County has done it.
• For example, I can point to the state of Arizona in their version of the state TOP program, which is
• Only less than 50 over the past three years have been treated by the state in the state treatment program

Committee: House Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• open source that software their code open source that other<00:15:59.880><c> states</c><00:16:00.240
• Is that typically what's done in other states at this point, or what do you see in other states doing
• </c> with 48 other states.
• One or two state with 48 other states.

Bills: HF4456 , HF4544 , HF3698

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: data broker, data brokerage, consumer privacy, personal data, data privacy, Minnesota attorney general, registration, public registry, civil penalties, enforcement, special revenue fund, privacy rights, data sales, data collection, consumer protection, chapter 325M, controller, processor, data broker registry, transparency

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• . state. state.
• codes or E&amp;M codes, usually preventive codes or E&amp;M codes, which<01:31:59.760><c> the</c><01
• state. state.
• </c> for our state. for our state.
• . state. state.

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And Tiffany Furuiye, she is the advisor of the Hawaii State Student Council.
• </c> the Hawaii State Student Council. the Hawaii State Student Council.
• </c> Brennan also served on the Hawaii State Brennan also served on the Hawaii State Board<00:01:57.600
• If you could please Rob Washington.
• </c> to your state Senate. to your state Senate.

Bills: SB3225 , HCR53 , HCR57 , HCR101 , HB1878 , HB1481 , SCR40 , SCR59 , SCR114 , SCR197 , SCR198 , SR30 , SR107 , SR185 , SR186

Keywords: statutory revision, Hawaii Revised Statutes, clarification, obsolete provisions, legal accuracy, University of Hawaii, Board of Regents, associate degree, degree audit, reverse transfer, credit audit, student completion, credential attainment, community college transfer, four-year campus, higher education, postsecondary attainment, workforce development, student retention, graduation pathways

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• So, Peter, state your name.
• So, Peter, state your name.
• So, Peter, state your name. the room. So, Peter, state your name.
• make</c><00:50:30.000><c> a</c><00:50:30.160><c> further</c> the state could make a further the state
• under state law.

Bills: HF3650 , HF1791 , HF3489 , HF4231 , HF4232 , HF4269 , HF4270 , HF3490

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways

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• Uh, since there return by code section.
• </c> question I had, do do any other states question I had, do do any other states have<00:12:51.440>
• </c> As many of our neighboring states As many of our neighboring states provide<00:20:49.440><c> increased
• </c> out of money you know so um we the state out of money you know so um we the state decided<00:29:
• </c><00:34:20.800><c> in</c> it says here household goal stated in it says here household goal stated

Bills: HB517 , HB520 , HB233 , HB354 , HB517 , HB520 , HB233 , HB354

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: underground damage prevention, one-call notification system, utility locating, excavation safety, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, utility lines, underground utilities, pipeline safety, gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, water utility, wastewater, cable television, locate request, premark, tolerance zone, positive response

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTtvA5lJYPc, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:09 SR 126 Discussion 03:09 SR 126 Roll Call Vote 08:04 SR 116 Discussion 09:14 SR 116 Roll Call Vote 11:30 SR 122 Discussion 12:33 SR 122 Roll Call Vote 14:47 SR 123 Discussion 15:45 SR 123 Roll Call Vote 19:24 SR 117 Discussion 21:15 SR 117 Roll Call Vote 24:38 SR 114 Discussion 25:30 SR 114 Roll Call Vote 26:56 SR 125 Discussion 27:47 SR 125 Roll Call Vote 29:23 SR 120 Discussion 30:58 SR 120 Roll Call Vote 33:31 SR 119 Discussion 34:15 SR 119 Roll Call Vote 38:48 SR 118 Discussion 39:44 SR 118 Roll Call Vote 42:30 SR 115 Discussion 43:49 SR 115 Roll Call Vote 44:51 SR 124 Discussion 46:41 SR 124 Roll Call Vote 47:31 SR 121 Discussion 48:14 SR 121 Roll Call Vote 51:50 SR 26 Discussion 53:56 SR 26 Roll Call Vote 55:48 SR 148 Discussion 56:57 SR 148 Roll Call Vote 1:03:12 Discussion on Brief summary of the events at the KY State Fair & Farm Machinery Show from CEO David Beck 1:04:35, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• And then the state historic board or the state historic society—that is not in this bill.
• I'm representing Rethink Energy.
• We've updated the surplus lands definition to say that designated state forest lands, state park lands
• Alvarez, in the amendment, it takes out designated state forest lands, state park lands, and wildlife
• Going to the energy load use, so I'm looking at page 10 and you really Going to the energy load use,

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of land use, public records, infrastructure, and local-government bills. The most debated measures were CS for CS for HB 399 and CS for HB 979, both sponsored by Rep. Borrero, which sought to streamline development approvals and reduce local-government barriers. HB 399 would require simple-majority approval for certain land development applications, mandate local definitions of compatibility, and add provisions affecting destination resorts, manufactured housing, historic properties, and a study of urban development boundaries. HB 979 would allow administrative rezoning of environmentally damaged five-acre-or-larger parcels in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties for residential use if adjacent to neighborhoods. Supporters argued both bills would increase housing supply, encourage cleanup of contaminated land, and lower costs; opponents argued they preempt local decision-making, weaken voter-approved growth controls, and do not guarantee affordability. Both bills were amended and then reported favorably, with HB 399 passing 16-10 and HB 979 passing after debate. The committee also approved CS for HB 437, a public records bill by Rep. Andrade, on a 25-0 vote. The bill requires agencies to respond to public records requests within three days by producing the records, citing why they cannot, or giving a good-faith estimate of time and cost; it also limits agencies from later relying on exemptions not previously raised. Proponents said the measure addresses long delays and nonresponses by agencies, while school district representatives warned the timeline could be difficult for large, complex requests. The committee adopted the bill and sent it favorably. Several local and special district bills were also approved. CS for CS for HB 1103 would help local governments coordinate with FWC on derelict vessels and anchoring issues and passed unanimously. CS for HB 1245, dealing with biosolids regulation, also passed unanimously. CS for HB 4081 to expand the East Point Water and Sewer District passed 25-0. CS for HB 4103, creating a state special district for the Apalachicola water and sewer system, passed 25-1 after testimony from city officials who argued the city had improved its water system and should retain a role. CS for HB 4105, expanding the Port St. Joe Port Authority into a multi-county regional board, passed 23-3 despite opposition from residents concerned about infrastructure, environmental impacts, and local control. The committee also began consideration of PCS for CS for HB 433, an agriculture-related bill with changes to surplus lands and other provisions, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.

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• The zip code may change, but the results don't.
• of the middle class in Massachusetts, and on the surface the state of the middle class in our state
• Through the participation of partners, churches, the United States, the United States, and the United
• How do we determine the general fund from the state?
• We know that poverty costs the state more money.

Bills: S3022 , H5187

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses

Keywords: ENOUGH Act, ENOUGH fund, anti-poverty, poverty reduction, community development, place-based grants, distressed neighborhoods, economic mobility, housing and livable communities, community schools, cradle-to-career, child poverty, intergenerational poverty, social services, workforce development, education equity, public health, behavioral health, mental health, affordable housing

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• All other support and opposition can be stated at the standing mic when called upon to simply state name
• With housing, we adopt a zoning code. We all have the community input to adopt that zoning code.
• It directs the state to provide recommendations to maximize complementary commitments of state transportation
• Thirty-seven states have an arrangement with Taiwan, 25 states have an arrangement with at least two
• Currently, across the United States, 37 out of 50 states have signed driver's license reciprocal agreements

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• All other support and opposition can be stated at the standing mic when called upon to simply state name
• With housing, we adopt a zoning code. We all have the community input to adopt that zoning code.
• It directs the state to provide recommendations to maximize complementary commitments of state transportation
• Thirty-seven states have an agreement with Taiwan, 25 states have an agreement with at least two of the
• Currently, across the United States, 37 out of 50 states have signed driver's license reciprocal agreements

Summary: The committee heard several transportation and public safety bills, largely focused on traffic violence, e-bike regulation, and DUI enforcement. AB 1588 on sideshows and street takeovers drew support from the author, San Francisco officials, law enforcement, and the League of California Cities, who said the bill would close loopholes, add motorcycles and dirt bikes to the sideshow framework, and align penalties with speed contests. ACLU California Action opposed it, but members generally supported the bill, noting the need for stronger tools against dangerous takeovers. The committee also heard AB 1654 on commercial driver’s licenses and federal verification rules, with the author arguing California must comply with federal law to avoid losing CDL authority; the chair and others objected that the bill could wrongly affect U.S. citizens and codify changing federal rules. The bill was discussed but not advanced in the portion provided. AB 1976 sought to speed delivery of bicycle and pedestrian safety projects by limiting some public meetings, restricting cancellation of contracts without findings, lowering petition thresholds for traffic calming, and updating the Pedestrian Mall Act. Supporters said current procedures delay life-saving projects and give too much power to opponents, while counties and cities opposed the limits on local public input and budget authority. After discussion, the committee voted to send AB 1976 to Local Government, with several members expressing support but also concerns about preserving community participation. The committee also heard AB 2015, which would direct Caltrans to study the effects of navigation apps on local roads and safety. Supporters said apps can divert traffic onto residential streets and undermine local traffic calming, while members suggested the bill should also consider built-in vehicle navigation systems. AB 2168, on the Active Transportation Program, would update the definition of safe routes to transit, prioritize transit-rich and underserved areas, and add stronger spending accountability; it drew support from bicycle and transit advocates and some local agencies, with a few technical concerns left to resolve. Finally, AB 1942 on e-bike registration and license plates for Class 2 and 3 e-bikes drew strong support from law enforcement and medical witnesses citing rising injuries, but broad opposition from bicycle groups, micromobility advocates, and some local governments who said it would burden lawful riders, create DMV problems, and not address illegal e-motos. The committee also heard AB 1685 and AB 1687, both DUI-related bills from the same author: AB 1685 would increase DMV points for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and AB 1687 would extend license revocation for a third DUI conviction to eight years with an interlock option after four years. Both bills received strong support from law enforcement and victims’ advocates, with ACLU California Action opposing them as duplicative or overly punitive; both bills were advanced by committee vote.