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• So, if you want to follow me through on page one of the bill, on line two and Roman numeral lines nine
• than one accessory dwelling unit. of the bill on line uh two and or Roman of the bill on line uh two
• throat] On page two, line four, we also change it to a permitted accessory use rather than a matter
• big change is down on line 18 on page<01:05:42.160> two.
• itself in line two we uh clarify bill itself in line two we uh clarify the<05:06:25.360> what

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So that is line four. This is our guessing game, line four.
• If you add lines 14 and 15, you basically get $29 million, almost $30 million, and that ties out to line
• you through this so you can understand it: the lines 14 and 15 tie out to the bottom line on line 38
• Line six, Mr. Chairman? Line six, okay. So that's $16 million.
• So, two different programs.

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• And on page 8, line 22, thank you.
• Line 22, after that first occurrence of 'act,' we strike the remainder of that line and line 23.
• And the final one is on page 9, line 11: we strike 'whose,' we strike line 12, and on line 13 we strike
• And then we have two new programs at two different school districts, which are generating...
• Senate Bill 44, if you could please line up and we will allow two minutes. Public comment.

Bills: SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83

Keywords: special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP, individualized education program, students with disabilities, IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, dyslexia, dyslexia screening, structured literacy, reading intervention, multilayered system of supports, MTSS, student assistance team, free appropriate public education, FAPE, special education compliance, charter schools

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• Senator, page two, lines 13 and 14, actually starting at line 11, in no case shall the additional compensation
• Seven ayes and two nays having received six and two. I declare House Bill 3031 to have passed.
• Yes, so on page two says standard.
• Only two projects or only two Companies had projects that hit the minimum spin last year, and that's
• My understanding is that it was a specific parcel that crossed the county lines Which county line?

Bills: HB1823, HB3031, HB3369, HB3378, HB3429, HB3624, HB3657, HB3880, HB4215, HB4476

Keywords: housing finance, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, publication requirements, housing policy, state regulations, HB3369, food truck, food truck fire suppression, mobile food establishment, mobile food preparation vehicle, mobile food vendor, automatic fire extinguishing system, fire suppression, fire extinguisher, Class K extinguisher, NFPA 10, State Fire Marshal, Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration, Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, liquefied petroleum gas

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• The first one, as the good senator mentioned, is on page two, line 15.
• Page two, lines 16 through 18, delete entirely. >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• <00:07:08.800> Delete Page two, lines 16 through 18.
• Delete Page two, lines 16 through 18. Delete entirely. entirely. entirely.
• <00:07:22.880> 41 page two of the amendment, lines 41 page two of the amendment, lines 41

Bills: SF0021, SF0022, SF0054, SF0055

Keywords: stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification, banking regulation, special purpose depository institution, conversion process, Wyoming state laws, financial services

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• We divide our shop into two sides.
• Two is the transmission.
• lines that move through our countryside. lines that move through our countryside.
• line.
• than building new power lines.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senate File 66, second reading, amendment number one, page two, line 18. >> Senator Larson. Mr.
• Senate File 90, second reading amendment number one, page two, line 18. >> Senator Brennan. >> Thank
• All those in favor say aye. >> Aye. number one, page two, line 18. number one, page two, line 18.
• amendment number two, page 11, line 11. >> Senator Larson. >> Mr.
• page 11 line 11. number two page 11 line 11.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Uh, when I look at page two, line 18, and we're talking about an individual who is involuntarily terminated
• Uh, when I look at uh, page two,<00:24:36.720> line<00:24:37.039> 18,<00:24:37.600>
• , line 18, and we're talking about an two, line 18, and we're talking about an individual<00:24:39.679
• line 32, insert.
• <03:10:09.439> Page<03:10:09.760> two,<03:10:10.160> line<03:10:10.560> 9

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So just a reminder, this is our last two days of our committee.
• So, between those two things, the standard deduction and car interest loans, those two things are reducing
• You can see the two trend lines there, the projections in August.
• The other question is I have two more.
• Those two have actually flipped.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I'm going to ask a whole bunch of questions, and we'll pretty much go through this line by line with
• This is roughly a two-year total.
• We're going to get two hearings.
• I'm on line, page 4, line 15. I'm a huge fan of ICANN, and ICANN is great.
• I was confused on page 7, line 2B.

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• We are opening three new transitways this year: one major one, the Gold Line in March, two more BRTs,
• <00:12:11.760> abts one the Gold Line in March two more abts one the Gold Line in March two
• > and<00:12:15.399> that uh the B line and the E Line and that uh the B line and the E Line
• , the C Line, and the D Line.
• The A Line, the C Line, and the D Line are operating. The B Line will be opening up in June.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee met on January 29, 2025, to hear the Metropolitan Council’s presentation on the Governor’s proposed agency budget requests. The Council outlined three main budget items: authorization to advance funds to MnDOT to help coordinate a highway project with arterial bus rapid transit construction; a proposal to make free regular-route transit rides permanent for eligible Metro Mobility riders, after a successful pilot that produced nearly 75,000 rides; and a reduction in general fund support for rail operations, which the Council said it could absorb in the near term. The Council also noted it was seeking $15 million in the bonding bill for bus rapid transit, including support for the H Line, and described other capital requests for an infill/infiltration program and regional parks. Council leadership said the advance-funds proposal would let two projects move together more efficiently, reduce disruption, and potentially lower costs by avoiding repeated reconstruction and maintenance. On the Metro Mobility fare pilot, they said the lower fare increased rider freedom and spontaneity while saving state money because fixed-route service is cheaper than individual Metro Mobility trips. On the general fund reduction, they said the agency is expanding service, opening the Gold Line, B Line, and E Line, and can manage the cut because of its diversified revenue sources, though it could affect future expansion. Senator Nelson raised concerns about the proposal to expand the Right-of-Way Acquisition Loan Fund to include regional parks and trails, warning that the legislation should clearly avoid creating condemnation authority for park or trail projects, especially where they are adjacent to MnDOT projects. Council staff responded that the program would finance local acquisitions rather than give the Met Council condemnation power, and said they would take the concern under advisement and ensure the legislation is carefully drafted. Members also discussed federal funding uncertainty; Council officials said federal transit operating support is about $30 million and that a pause or cut could affect future capital projects and some existing awards, while the region’s diversified funding base would help cushion operations. No votes or formal actions were taken at the meeting.

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• line by line um a thorough review going line by line um every<00:31:10.720> two<00:31:10.880>
• page two and line two, this is what I referred to where there's the inconsistencies because the classification
• page one line nine through page two<01:26:22.159> and<01:26:23.040> line<01:26:23.360>
• I<01:26:24.480> referred two and line two this is what I referred two and line two this
• So what you on f uh page five line two.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Next, file item number two, SB 333.
• The votes, five to two, it passes. The vote is five to two. That bill gets out.
• First witness, you have two minutes. Thank you.
• Two minutes.
• Two minutes.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard a series of tax-related bills, with several measures referred to suspense and a few advancing. SB 284 would clarify Proposition 19 rules for inherited family homes in probate, including when the one-year residency clock starts and whether title consolidation among siblings triggers reassessment; supporters included the California Association of Realtors, while county assessors opposed the sibling-transfer language as creating ambiguity. The bill was sent to suspense. SB 863 was taken up on the consent calendar and passed 6-0 to the Assembly floor. SB 333 would let San Luis Obispo County voters consider raising a local tax rate limit to fund transportation projects; supporters said it would help the county become self-help for major road needs, while opponents argued it would make it easier to raise regressive sales taxes. The committee approved the bill 5-2, as amended with a five-year sunset. SB 376, which clarifies that charitable remainder trusts are not treated as incomplete gift non-grantor trusts for California income tax purposes, drew support from the California Lawyers Association and no opposition, and passed 5-2 to Appropriations as amended. The committee also heard SB 591, which would replace steep penalties for failing to use electronic funds transfer with fixed penalties of $100 for a first violation and $500 thereafter; supporters said current penalties can be excessive and out of proportion, and the bill was sent to suspense. SB 419 would partially exempt hydrogen fuel from the state sales and use tax while leaving the existing road fee in place; supporters said it would help hydrogen adoption and parity with other clean fuels, while one environmental group opposed unless amended, and the bill went to suspense. SB 587 proposed a state tax credit for local sales tax paid on manufacturing equipment to encourage investment and jobs; it had broad business support and no opposition, but was also sent to suspense. SB 710 would extend and update the property tax exclusion for solar installations, with broad support from clean energy and local government groups and some opposition from large energy consumers; it too was referred to suspense. Finally, SB 663 would extend deadlines and exemptions for wildfire victims and certain nonprofit and disabled veteran properties; it received support from assessors and committee members but was also sent to suspense for further work.

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• So that covers section two.
• testimony to around two minutes.
• > page<00:15:51.399> six<00:15:52.120> line uh page six line uh page six line 8<
• If you're in the midst of construction and you've spent two years lining up the permits, working with
• two years lining<01:00:16.319> up<01:00:16.520> the<01:00:17.039> permits<01:00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We have five ayes and two nays and how many absents? Two. And two absent?
• Six yes and two no and one absent.
• I have two lists. I have two lists. No worries. I'm here speaking in support of SB 1271.
• lines and those poles.
• lines and those poles.

Bills: SB1039, SB1061, SB1068, SB1069, SB1099, SB1127, SB1148, SB1271, SB1426, SB1448

Keywords: attorney discipline, legal costs, reputation damage, state bar, court costs, fentanyl, drug offenses, narcotic drugs, criminal penalties, Arizona Revised Statutes, educational institutions, public order, disruption, concealed weapons, safety regulations, firearms, muffling devices, weapon regulations, Arizona law, public safety

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills dealing with attorney discipline, bar licensure, drug sentencing, campus firearms, suppressors, defamation, emergency-service calls by businesses, mandatory child-abuse reporting, eviction procedure, and protections for utility workers. SB 1039 would allow attorneys who prevail in disciplinary matters to recover lost earnings and seek compensation for reputational harm from the State Bar; SB 1148 would require the Arizona Supreme Court to directly license attorneys rather than delegate that function. Both bills were supported by the sponsor as restoring accountability and limiting delegation, and both received due-pass recommendations despite some opposition votes. Members also heard SB 1061, which lowers the fentanyl trafficking threshold from 200 grams to 9 grams; opponents from the ACLU and defense bar argued the threshold would sweep in personal-use cases and increase incarceration, while supporters said it targets traffickers. The bill was recommended do pass. SB 1068, barring public colleges and universities from prohibiting lawful concealed carry by permit holders, drew strong opposition from gun-safety advocates and campus representatives who cited suicide and campus safety concerns, and support from gun-rights groups who argued campuses are not exempt from constitutional rights; it also received a due-pass recommendation. SB 1069, removing suppressors from Arizona’s prohibited-weapons definition, was opposed by Moms Demand Action and supported by gun-rights advocates as aligning state law with federal law and protecting hearing; it likewise passed out of committee. The committee also advanced SB 1099, which would codify statutory defamation elements and add an internet-related limitation period; the ACLU warned it could chill speech and conflict with evolving First Amendment law, while the sponsor said it would clarify existing case law and address online defamation. SB 1271, prohibiting cities from penalizing businesses for legitimate emergency-service calls, passed unanimously after testimony that some municipalities had discouraged 911 calls for theft and other incidents. HB 1127, requiring mandatory reporters with direct knowledge of child abuse or neglect to report immediately and personally, passed after Phoenix Children’s Hospital and DCS said they supported the intent but wanted implementation language clarified for medical emergencies. SB 1426, changing forcible-detainer procedures by removing the written-demand requirement, passed despite concerns from the multi-housing industry that the current language could disrupt holdover-tenant evictions. Finally, SB 1448, as amended, expanded aggravated-assault protections to utility, telecom, video-service, and related workers; supporters cited threats and assaults against field crews, while opponents argued existing assault laws already cover the conduct and the bill is overly broad. The amendment and the bill as amended were adopted, and the committee gave SB 1448 a due-pass recommendation.

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• On line eight, it doesn't differentiate.
• Three to two. >> Mr.
• Three to two. And >> No. Three to two.
• <00:30:22.960> 18 I would draw his attention to line 18 I would draw his attention to line
• Three to two. >> Thank you. Three to two.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• city lines, it's going to do it.
• There's two different things.
• Just two other short questions. Who determines where the lines are drawn?
• How are the lines determined?
• And then, two, is there a way to communicate?

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on California’s emergency alert and warning systems, especially in light of recent Southern California wildfires and the January 9 evacuation alert that was mistakenly sent to millions of residents. Opening remarks emphasized the loss of life, the strain on first responders, the importance of timely warnings, and concerns that public trust in alerts has been undermined by delays, confusion, and over-alerting. Members repeatedly raised questions about how to improve speed, accuracy, coordination across jurisdictions, and public understanding of the difference between evacuation warnings and orders. Cal OES staff described the state’s alert and warning framework, including SEMS, the State Warning Center, IPAWS, WEA, and EAS, and said local governments retain primary responsibility for issuing alerts because they know local roads, shelters, and hazards best. They said Cal OES supports local agencies with training, technical assistance, testing, and backup alerting help when requested, and that local alerting authorities must test their systems every 30 days and complete FEMA-required training. Members pressed Cal OES on gaps in smaller or under-resourced jurisdictions, the lack of a statewide unified system, compliance monitoring, redundancy for people without reliable technology, and whether the state should take a more active role. Cal OES said it could assist smaller jurisdictions and step in during emergencies, but that a statewide system would require further analysis and funding. Sheriff Eric Taylor of San Benito County emphasized that local control is essential because counties differ widely in structure, geography, and alerting responsibilities, and he described the challenges of rural areas, limited cell coverage, and multiple platforms such as Nixle, Reverse 911, and social media. Nick Russell of Watch Duty said the nonprofit fills gaps by providing fast, geospatially detailed wildfire information from volunteers and public data, and argued that context and redundancy are critical because official alerts often arrive too late or lack enough detail. Members praised Watch Duty’s usefulness and asked about incorporating similar capabilities into state systems. Public commenters also raised the need for broader redundancy, including earthquake-warning partnerships, and wildfire survivors urged the committee to address the confusing patchwork of alerts and to honor prior compensation commitments to PG&E fire survivors. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational only and adjourned after member questions and public comment.

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• Two to five.
• That bill passes five to two.
• Their lines.
• Are we talking about these lines or the redistricting commission's lines?
• So those are my two points.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on August 19, 2025, to consider ACA 8, SB 280, and an informational hearing on AB 604. The meeting began with several failed motions to adjourn, to read public comments into the record, and to recess so members could review the roughly 16,000 public comments submitted through the committee portal. The chair emphasized the hearing’s expedited format, transparency measures, and rules limiting witness testimony, and noted a letter from Speaker Rivas authorizing Assemblymember Berman to present ACA 8. ACA 8, described by supporters as the “Election Rigging Response Act,” would place before voters a temporary congressional redistricting plan tied to AB 604 and triggered only if another state, especially Texas, adopts a partisan mid-decade redistricting. Supporters, including Assemblymember Berman, labor groups, CTA, Planned Parenthood affiliates, SEIU, and other allied organizations, argued the measure was a response to partisan gerrymandering elsewhere and a defense of democracy, with voters having the final say in a November 4, 2025 special election. Opponents, including current and former redistricting commissioners, good-government groups, business and taxpayer organizations, and many members of the public, argued the proposal undermines California’s independent redistricting model, was rushed without adequate public review, could cost roughly $200 million or more, and would invite litigation and partisan manipulation. The committee also debated a proposed amendment that would bar legislators who voted for ACA 8 from later running for Congress in districts adopted under the measure. After extended procedural disputes, the committee voted to lay the amendment on the table. The hearing then continued with extensive public testimony, overwhelmingly divided between strong support and strong opposition, but the transcript provided does not show a final committee vote on ACA 8 or SB 280 before the excerpt ends.

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• So there are just two of you.” “So there are just two of you.
• If you look at page two, lines eight and nine...”
• “If you look at page two, lines eight and nine, there was a glitch in the previous committee’s amendment
• Bottom line.
• That's the bottom line.

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 105, which reinstates a sunset-expired TOPS Tech benefit for eligible veterans. Senator Kathy said the bill would use existing TOPS dollars, not new funding, and would help veterans stay in Louisiana and enter the workforce. After brief questions about eligibility and funding, Representative Marcelle moved the bill favorably, and it was reported favorably without objection. House Resolution 3, by Representative Newell, asked the Louisiana Housing Corporation to study whether vacant state-owned property could be repurposed for housing and rental assistance for cost-burdened state employees. Members discussed the high fiscal note and whether the work could be absorbed in existing budgets. Fiscal staff said LHC had requested a full-time position and four part-time positions for the study, but the committee also talked about narrowing the study’s scope. Representative Marcelle moved the resolution favorably, and it was reported favorably without objection. The committee then debated House Bill 189, which would extend supplemental pay to fire protection officers at the Lakefront Management Authority’s airport fire department. Representative Newell and airport representatives argued the firefighters perform specialized, hazardous ARFF duties and should receive the same supplemental pay as other qualifying public firefighters. Some members questioned whether the airport and its employees qualify under existing law and whether the supplement should be expanded further. After discussion, Representative Marcelle moved the bill favorably, but the motion failed on a roll call vote of 8 yeas to 10 nays. Later, Senate Bill 461, concerning Office of Group Benefits coverage for certain small employee groups, was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 623, creating a three-tier permitting system for vapor products, was amended to clarify direct-to-consumer shipment restrictions and then reported favorably as amended. House Bill 1222, creating a grocery initiative grants and financial support program through LED to address food deserts, drew extended debate over whether it would amount to government-run grocery stores; supporters framed it as an incentive and grant program for private grocers, while critics raised concerns about government involvement. After amendment, it was reported favorably as amended by a vote of 16 yeas to 2 nays. Finally, House Resolution 80, directing a comprehensive fiscal audit related to Board of Regents and university system spending on certain executive budget metrics, was amended into a substitute version. Members debated whether the resolution would require universities to do additional work and whether it belonged in Appropriations at all, especially since the fiscal note had been removed. The discussion also raised concerns about the listed schools and the resolution’s purpose in light of a federal civil rights investigation. The transcript ends while the committee is still discussing the resolution and related procedural motions.

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• Chair, I move to amend Senate Bill 1217, page one, line 15 through page two, line eight, by removing
• We removed section one and simply put in new language there at the bottom of page two, section two.
• Chair, I move to amend Senate Bill 2132 on page two, lines 1f through 16, by deleting after the stricken
• words 2% on line 15 and before the word of on line six, the words 3 15% and inserting the words 3% submitted
• It is more in line with the intent of last year's bill.

Bills: SB1732, SB1217, SB1443, SB1455, SB1457, SB1459, SB1465, SB1944, SB1946, SB1218, SB1942, SB1352, SB2132, SB1920, SB1285, SB1304, SB1305, SB1326, SB1590, SB1767

Keywords: professional licensing, licensing fees, home inspection, home inspector, Construction Industries Board, CIB, contractor license, journeyman license, apprentice registration, alarm endorsement, code inspector, electrical license, plumbing license, mechanical license, permit fees, renewal fee, reciprocity, poultry house contractor, poultry house wiring, environmentally controlled poultry house