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• Discussion to the bill. I recognize the member from Hennepin, Representative Coulter.
• Further discussion to the bill. I recognize the author, Representative Long.
• It hasn't happened MinnesotaCare yet, and we are discussing replacing a statue in D.C.
• Further discussion to the bill. Further discussion to the bill.
• There being no further discussion, the clerk will take the roll. Members, please vote.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Three board members discussed the possibility of legal and rightful legislation in order to consider
• No open discussion about the enormous consequences, the bond debt, shared assets, funding curriculum,
• First, let's be clear, for Keller SSD, the discussion is entirely moot.
• So current law, so to my understanding based on my reading of it and, and discussions with counsel is
• As I said, the, the bill the way it's presented to you today is open so we can discuss this.

Bills: HB4 , HB54 , SB 10 , SB 24

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code

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• A lot of these projects are on the prior the Trail Regional trail system that I discussed earlier.
• So last but not least we go to tab one, which is a panel discussion on a more advanced air mobility.
• I mean, was was that sort of in the discussion as we move forward with this?
• you have information, please discuss that as part of that.
• So they're spend a lot of discussion to try to uncover what those pitfalls will be.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c><00:39:56.640><c> of</c> I know there was early discussion of I know there was early discussion of
• Is &gt;&gt; and sorry and that's being discussed.
• Members, any further discussion.
• I know and not in further discussion.
• </c> more discussion to come. more discussion to come. &gt;&gt; Yes,<02:29:50.800><c> absolutely.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1588, which would establish a Department of Transportation noise detection program using cameras to enforce noise control laws. DOT supported the measure and said it is already piloting the technology at eight locations, with about 10 sites costing roughly $2 million to $2.5 million to install and operate. The Department of Health said it was willing to work with DOT but noted its current regulations are not designed for vehicular noise sources and that the bill may need clearer standards to be enforceable. Members raised concerns about the lack of a specific decibel threshold and whether the system could accurately identify the source of noise; DOT said the pilot can pinpoint vehicles and that the program would align with existing health standards, but no final number was identified during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1696, which lowers the minimum age for a commercial driver’s license from 19 to 18 and removes a restriction tied to vehicle category, while requiring DOT rule changes. DOT, the City and County of Honolulu, the Hawaii Transportation Association, Teamsters Local 996, and other stakeholders testified in support. The Hawaii Transportation Association suggested adding a training requirement for drivers ages 18 to 20, proposing at least 320 hours of employer training and recordkeeping. Members sought clarification that the bill would apply to intrastate, not interstate, licensing. For HB 233, the committee considered a measure authorizing DOT to designate airport special district zones statewide to prevent unauthorized access and improve security. DOT and the City and County of Honolulu supported the bill, explaining that defined boundaries would help law enforcement address trespassing, disruptions, fires, theft, harassment, and other incidents around airports and terminals; DOT said commercial airports are ready to implement the proposal, while some general aviation sites would need further work. Members asked about the scope of the boundaries, existing enforcement, and whether the measure would cover state-owned or non-state parcels near airports. The committee also heard HB 2332, which renames the Harbors Division as the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes “harbor” from “port” in statute. DOT, the Maritime Group, and harbor users supported the bill, saying the change would reduce confusion between commercial cargo/cruise facilities and recreational small boat harbors, and could help with clarity and possibly federal grant competitiveness. Members asked about impacts on small boat harbors and cruise activity, and DOT explained that the bill is aimed at purpose-built commercial ports, not recreational facilities. The committee also took testimony on HB 2283, which clarifies DOT’s consultative role with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in setting port pilotage standards and requirements. DOT, DCCA, Matson, the Hawaii Pilots Association, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve coordination and ensure pilot licensing standards reflect operational realities in the harbors. Finally, after a recess, the committee heard HB 2217, which would allow driver’s permits, licenses, and ID cards to include a notation for a non-apparent disability. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities opposed the bill as drafted, saying voluntary alternatives such as Smart 911 may be better and that the category is too broad. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended limiting the notation to medically recognized, specifically defined conditions so agencies can train personnel and avoid confusion or escalation.

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• </c><00:55:42.800><c> some</c> and then I'm going to be discussing some and then I'm going to be discussing
• And, as they discussed with you, that can be civil, it can be criminal.
• And as they discussed with you, Mafuku.
• I think during the discussion last month, Mr.
• &gt;&gt; And last meeting we had a discussion &gt;&gt; And last meeting we had a discussion about about

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee chair opened by explaining that the committee has expanded from a traditional audit-follow-up role into an oversight role focused on whether audit recommendations are implemented and whether controls are in place to detect fraud. He said the committee was concerned about fraud uncovered in social service programs in other states and wanted to understand New Hampshire’s safeguards, especially around major contracts and program performance. Charles Buchanan, director of the New Hampshire Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and investigator Tim Brackett described the unit’s structure and mission. Buchanan said the unit, housed in the Attorney General’s Criminal Justice Bureau, investigates and prosecutes fraud by health care providers serving Medicaid beneficiaries, as well as abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of residents in health care facilities. He outlined common Medicaid fraud schemes such as billing for services not rendered, upcoding, using unqualified staff, drug substitution, kickbacks, supplemental charges, and inflated customary charges. He also described resident abuse/neglect and drug diversion in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living settings. Brackett said his role is financial investigator/auditor and noted the unit is grant-funded and must include a prosecutor, investigator, and auditor. The witnesses then explained how cases reach the unit and how they are handled. Most referrals come from the state Department of Health and Human Services’ program integrity unit and from managed care organizations’ special investigations units, which look for fraud, waste, and abuse and refer credible allegations. Other sources include qui tam whistleblower actions, the national Medicaid Fraud Control Units association, citizen complaints, provider referrals, adult protective services law-enforcement referrals, local law enforcement, and federal agencies. Once a referral is received, the unit can accept or deny it; accepted matters may be investigated criminally or civilly, while nonviable matters can be referred back to HHS or other agencies for administrative action, including repayment demands and reimbursement offsets. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• ><c> it</c> open to more discussions and um do it open to more discussions and um do it for<00:47:14.000
• this morning. >> Any discussion on the A1 amendment?
• or previous discussions in committee.
• or previous discussions in committee. >> Thank you, Mr.
• Can you kind of briefly discuss program.

Bills: HF3388 , HF400

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance, health insurance, group health carriers, MCHA, MNsure, individual market, premium stabilization, carrier assessment, health insurance assessment, premium security plan account, state innovation waiver, high-risk pool, reinsurance payments, healthcare premiums, insurance carriers, deferral of assessment, financially impaired condition, HF400

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• We've discussed this many times.
• I will discuss more in the growth.
• </c><00:48:21.920><c> This</c> to discuss the following chart. This to discuss the following chart.
• As we've discussed, we population.
• Those uh same factors uh discussed.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Any uh further discussion on testifiers. Any uh further discussion on A1 A1 A1 amendment?
• Vice Chair member this discussion.
• Any further discussion? Okay.
• Any further discussions, Thank you. Any further discussions, closing<01:12:13.840><c> remarks?
• Any further discussion on the Bliss. Any further discussion on the bill?

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:54:42.000><c> we're</c> necessary for this discussion we're necessary for this discussion we're
• Any discussion on this? Chair: Any discussion on the amendment?
• Is there any discussion on the A3 amendment?
• Is there any discussion on the A3 amendment?
• </c><01:43:17.960><c> to</c> cost 20 to 40% up and more discussion to cost 20 to 40% up and more discussion

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I see that in the panel there are very valuable topics, and I am looking forward to these discussions
• So I'm looking forward to the discussions.
• We cannot discuss Armenia's economic future, however.
• I'm looking forward to having a discussion after our last panelist.
• I'm looking forward to having a discussion after our last panelist.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We contacted the author's office and met to discuss our concerns. Additional meetings are planned.
• So we are continuing those discussions. ...concerns, and we're definitely addressing them, and so we
• are continuing those discussions.
• I want to thank the author for bringing this forward and appreciate the conversation and discussion and
• Our support position did not come lightly and not without considerable internal debate and discussion

Committee: Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We also discuss channels to report human trafficking.
• We also discuss assessment, identifying victims of human trafficking, basically what to look for in a
• So we’re very grateful for Heal Trafficking’s expertise in helping guide those discussions.
• So we're very grateful for heel trafficking's expertise in helping guide those discussion.
• So I think we discussed possibly making that recommendation next year for the report. Okay.

Summary: The first meeting of the Human Trafficking and Emergency Department Task Force focused on implementing Act 267, which created the body to develop a statewide human trafficking protocol to be incorporated into Louisiana’s sexual assault response plans. Chair Rep. Kelly Hennessy Dickerson and Office of Human Trafficking Prevention Director Mary Kate Andropont emphasized that the goal is a practical, transferable, survivor-centered protocol that can be adapted across regions and health systems. The task force also noted its timeline: use today’s presentations and member feedback to draft a protocol before the next meeting, then refine it into a final version. Presenters from hospitals, SANE programs, and advocacy organizations described current practices and gaps. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport’s Operation Rahab and FMOLHS’s human trafficking policies highlighted staff education, badge buddies, anonymous admissions, hotline and law enforcement reporting, and coordination with community partners. SANE and forensic nursing presenters described red-dot privacy alerts, trauma-informed interviewing, and the need to train all hospital staff, not just ED clinicians, because trafficking victims may present repeatedly or in non-ED settings. LaFASA described statewide advocacy and legal support, while Unbound Now and BCFS/Common Thread explained Louisiana’s juvenile trafficking response under Act 662, including 24/7 crisis response, relational advocacy, and care coordination for minors. Members repeatedly raised the lack of safe housing, transportation, and placement options after identification, especially for adults, male survivors, and adults with special needs. Several presenters said that identifying victims is only the first step and that Louisiana still lacks enough resources for discharge and long-term stabilization. The task force also discussed the need for broader training across emergency departments, residency programs, nursing, housekeeping, maintenance, student health, mental health, and law enforcement, with members stressing that protocols should be clear, trauma-informed, and usable statewide. No votes were taken; the main action was to gather testimony, identify gaps, and begin drafting the statewide protocol.

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• Chair and members, what I will start with is just by discussing the total amount that the bill as amended
• </c><00:03:31.920><c> the</c> start with is just by discussing the start with is just by discussing the
• Uh, one more chance for member discussion.
• </c><00:27:07.679><c> Thank</c><00:27:07.840><c> you,</c> today for this discussion.
• Thank you, today for this discussion. Thank you, Mr.<00:27:08.240><c> Chair.

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I was just following the lead of my esteemed chairman, and I found that in many of these discussions
• But you've had stakeholders that have been having this discussion, like Rep.
• Yep, so as we discussed kind of on 217, HB 214 is just the constitutional amendment for that bill.
• I'd hope the author would be here so we could discuss those points. But not.
• I will allow you to decide, but I do think there needs to be a little further discussion.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 620, a constitutional amendment and companion legislation to centralize collection of state and local sales taxes. The author and supporters from the Tax Foundation, COST, NFIB, and LABI argued that Louisiana’s decentralized system creates high compliance costs, inconsistent administration, and lost revenue, especially for small businesses and out-of-state sellers. Several members raised concerns about the recent rollout of the hybrid e-file system, the effect on local cash flow and auditability, and whether the state could implement a fully centralized system without disrupting parish and municipal revenues. The author ultimately agreed to voluntarily defer HB 620 and its companion HB 658 so the committee could see how the current system performs and continue working with local stakeholders. The committee then heard HB 898, which would dedicate a portion of surplus revenue to reducing and eventually eliminating the state income tax. The author described it as a gradual, revenue-triggered approach to tax elimination, while another member suggested pairing it with reductions in tax exemptions and credits. The bill was voluntarily deferred for future consideration. Next, the committee considered HB 217 and HB 214, a bill and constitutional amendment creating an optional property tax exemption for rehabilitated blighted or derelict properties. Support came from local government and law enforcement groups, who said the measure would give parishes and municipalities a tool to encourage redevelopment and reduce blight. Members discussed safeguards, including local option, whether the exemption should follow the property for 20 years, and whether a step-down at the end of the exemption period should be considered. HB 217 was reported favorably as amended, and HB 214 was also reported favorably. The committee also advanced HB 514 and HB 561, both by Rep. Farnum, which expand property tax relief for seniors and certain trusts. HB 514 creates an optional additional ad valorem tax exemption for homeowners age 65 and older, and HB 561 extends eligibility to certain trusts when the qualifying owner occupies the home. Both measures were described as local-option tools to help seniors remain in their homes, and both were reported favorably as amended. Finally, HB 812, by the vice chair, was heard to allow limited annual compensation increases for parish assessors. Assessor representatives said their duties have expanded and their pay has fallen behind clerks of court; members questioned the lack of direct local voter input, but the bill was presented as optional and funded locally, with discussion of transparency and a possible task force to coordinate future compensation policy.

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• We are in charge of the OHV grant funding that we'll be discussing a little bit later on the agenda.
• Raw, and so we'll kind of discuss that in our remarks.
• Raw, and so we'll kind of discuss that in our remarks.
• "In those discussions, sort of several different iterations, those discussions at different counties,
• And then there was a lot of other things that we discussed.

Committee: Joint Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Study Committee

Summary: The Arizona Off-Road Vehicle Study Committee met to review Senate Bill 1519 and broader OHV policy issues, including funding, mitigation, enforcement, and education. Staff summarized the bill’s amended provisions: raising the OHV/ATV weight threshold from 2,500 to 3,500 pounds, directing ADOT to create a new usage classification, creating an Off-Highway Vehicle Law Enforcement Fund, and setting a 50% vehicle license tax for vehicles in the 2,500–3,500 pound range. Members discussed how many vehicles would be affected, with industry testimony estimating about 2,600 new Arizona sales in that weight class in 2025 and growth of roughly 10% annually. Committee members also debated whether changes should be revenue-neutral to ADOT/HIRF or instead generate dedicated enforcement and mitigation funding without reopening HIRF distribution. The committee then turned to education. Staff reviewed SB 1567, which requires OHV course completion before issuance of an OHV indicia and includes a report due December 1, 2026. Game and Fish said the mandatory education appears to be improving behavior, especially helmet use by children. Several witnesses, including representatives from Riding Arizona and ABATE Arizona, supported a consistent statewide training model and suggested expanding the requirement from owners to operators, with possible reciprocity or compact-style recognition with other states. Members also raised practical questions about proof of completion, online access, and how law enforcement would verify compliance. For mitigation and enforcement funding, committee members and invited stakeholders discussed the scale of the need. A research presentation from Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation estimated about $3.5 million annually for additional law enforcement and about $7.5 million annually for natural resource mitigation, for a combined target of roughly $11 million per year. The estimate was based on county sheriff input and existing federal land-management data on illegal or user-created roads, with a statewide rough range of 12,000 to 17,000 miles of roads needing some form of closure or decommissioning. Members emphasized that the estimate did not include all possible costs, such as fence repair, tank restoration, or environmental compliance, and discussed soft versus hard closures, prevention, and the need to pair any mitigation spending with enforcement and education. No formal vote was taken in the portion provided; the committee mainly received information, asked questions, and continued discussion of possible recommendations.

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• And I think that just during the session was a lot of the discussion, too.
• , we've got to marry those two things in the discussion.
• So somewhere you're going to be asked to drive into that same discussion.
• I know I hear discussion all the time about the Bakken being matured.
• I know I hear discussion all the time about the Bakken being mature.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met as the Regulatory Division of the budget section and received updates on several Industrial Commission-related agencies and programs. Legislative Council first reviewed base budget materials, then the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency reported on its current appropriation and staffing, noting that its new FTEs were being filled gradually and that it remained largely funded through special and federal funds. Agency leaders described homeownership lending, loan servicing, and housing incentive fund activity, including below-market mortgage rates, down payment assistance, and a growing servicing portfolio that has increased workload but not yet required additional FTEs. Housing Finance also detailed use of the Housing Incentive Fund and homeless grant dollars. Officials said the multifamily HIF round drew more than $73 million in requests and awarded $25 million, while the single-family program supported rural development and community land trusts. Homeless grant funding was split between emergency shelter, prevention, and rapid rehousing, with performance-based scoring used to renew or reallocate awards. Members discussed housing affordability, aging households, rental assistance, and the need to coordinate housing and site-preparation messaging with Commerce. The agency asked that HIF, single-family, and homeless funding be maintained or increased in the next session. The Department of Mineral Resources then presented its budget and operations update. Staff said the agency was on track financially, had filled most of its new reclamation FTEs, and was not expecting major litigation costs beyond normal late-biennium invoices. The director reviewed agency initiatives including Project North Star IT modernization, organizational restructuring, succession planning, rulemaking, and implementation of the development incentive well tax program and critical minerals rules. He also discussed oil and gas activity, explaining that longer laterals, especially three- and four-mile wells and the first five-mile spacing case, are helping keep production relatively flat even as rig counts ease. Members asked about gas capture, hedging, break-even prices, and the effects of Iran and Venezuela on oil markets. The committee also heard about enhanced oil recovery grants and the Pipeline Authority. The EOR program’s $25 million appropriation was fully allocated to six projects, with total awards reaching about $45.1 million when other fund balances were included, subject to a possible 5% reduction if federal DOE money does not materialize. Officials said the projects are public, reimbursement-based, and will produce results over the next several years. Finally, the Pipeline Authority outlined natural gas transmission projects, including the imminent Bakken Express line and the proposed Bakken East project, which WBI was selected to advance after an Industrial Commission RFI process. The project is moving through open season, survey permission, and regulatory work, with in-service dates projected for 2029 and 2030.

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• Any discussion? Please call the roll. Please call the roll. Madam Chair Houseman? Aye.
• Any discussion? Please call the roll. Madam Chair Houseman? Yes. Vice Chair Mayhew?
• Is there any discussion? Yes, I have an amendment in 0.2-H. It has been distributed.
• Is there any discussion? Can you tell us a little bit of what that says?
• And just wanted to briefly discuss the issue related to the fiscal note.

Committee: House Government Efficiency

Summary: The committee met in executive session first and took up House Bill 2330, reconsidering a prior due-pass vote and then voting the House Committee Substitute due pass by roll call. It then considered House Bill 2291, where an amendment meant to clarify municipal building-code and zoning authority was discussed at length and ultimately withdrawn after members raised concerns that it would undercut the bill’s purpose; the bill itself then received a due-pass recommendation. House Bill 2336, dealing with state property conveyances and title issues, also drew questions about unclear title and the status of several properties, but the committee adopted the House Committee Substitute and voted the bill do pass. The committee then moved into public hearing on House Bill 3136, which would remove the state prohibition on creating a Missouri-based health insurance exchange; the sponsor and a witness argued it could save money, keep exchange fees in-state, and give Missouri more control, while several members objected that it would reverse the 2012 voter-approved prohibition and could entrench federal health-care policy. No action was taken on that bill in the hearing. The committee next heard House Bill 1833, which would let certain state employees opt out of the state health plan and receive a partial cash payout if they have other coverage. The sponsor argued it could be cost-neutral or save money and give employees more flexibility, while members and the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan raised concerns about fiscal impact, adverse selection, administrative burden, and whether the proposal turns a benefit into an entitlement. The witness for the plan said the fiscal note was based on about 4,112 active employees who already opt out, warned the stipend would be taxable and could create a new benefit that is hard to remove, and said proof of outside coverage would need to be maintained. The hearing then moved to House Bill 2506, which would require DESE to post QR-code placards at licensed child care facilities linking parents to existing inspection and complaint records; supporters said it would help parents make safer choices at no fiscal cost, while DESE explained the portal already exists and complaints are investigated quickly, and a witness described serious problems at one facility to illustrate why the information matters. Finally, the committee opened public hearing on House Bill 1758, a proposal to move Missouri to permanent daylight saving time once federal law allows it. The sponsor argued it would improve safety, boost economic activity, and avoid the inconvenience of changing clocks twice a year, while members raised concerns about darker mornings for schoolchildren and commuters and questioned whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. The hearing was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on House Bill 3136, 1833, 2506, or 1758 was recorded in the excerpt.

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• Discussion. Proceed to vote. Roll call." "This is a roll call vote for House Bill 69." "I."
• I remember having the discussion, but since it's your topic, just refresh my memory because I'm having
• No discussion.
• </c><00:32:02.000><c> discussion.</c> Senator Love. discussion. Senator Love. discussion.
• No<00:32:05.120><c> discussion.</c> No discussion. No discussion.

Bills: SF0069 , SF0084 , SF0050 , SF0109 , HB0069 , HB0098

Committee: Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

Keywords: wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, groundwater, water resource management, state engineer, aquifer study, corrective controls

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• Any discussion on that? All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? All right, thank you, committee.
• Let’s discuss some of the attributes of grapes as a crop.
• Any more discussion? Senator Taylor.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, just for some discussion on this motion.
• Yes, thank you, committee, for your hard work today and for the discussion.

Committee: Senate Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We'd like the opportunity to engage with the representative and discuss this.
• We're willing to introduce, engage in the discussion.
• Did you have discussions with the bill sponsor last year when it was filed about the bill?
• We're having quite a few discussions.
• I've had a lot of some discussion to get off the bill in that regard in the past.

Committee: House Special Committee on Rural Issues

Keywords: 959, house, all