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• I can tell you lane filtering and lane splitting probably isn't for every motorcyclist.
• Again, not every motorcyclist has the skills and nor should be lane splitting.
• for and lane splitting probably isn't for every<00:47:20.720> motorcyclist.
• <00:47:54.480> And and nor should be uh lane splitting.
• And and nor should be uh lane splitting.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• have the ability to change the splits have the ability to change the splits only<01:20:07.920>
• Remember, just because we gave you $221 million, that's total split between the education trust fund
• Uh, Mike and I were talking about the idea right now: the revenue splits under current law are 41% and
• So I'm going to be looking at those revenue splits and seeing what we're doing.
• Your split revenues, or your combined ETF and GTF general fund, they looked at kind of the same.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I don't want to split the... So what do you want to do? Page seven. I went...
• So that was a big audit that ended up getting split into two.
• So that was a big audit that ended up getting split into two.
• into two so we have getting split into two so we have completed<03:26:23.199> an<03:26:23.359
• <03:44:36.880> this the amount we needed to split this the amount we needed to split this

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Division 2 Finance Committee work session focused primarily on House Bill 115 and a proposed amendment, 114H, which would carry over language from HB 2 into HB 115 and place limits on Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs). Representative Murray described the amendment as a way to keep the 350% federal poverty eligibility cap, require students to have attended a charter public school in grades K-12 for the preceding year before entering the voucher system, and add guardrails against universal eligibility. She argued the state was facing a severe budget crisis, that expanding EFAs would divert money from other programs, and that public testimony and local votes showed widespread opposition to expansion. She also cited a letter from former Finance chair Neil Kirk opposing expansion. Other members responded that the committee should not revisit policy already decided by the House, though some said the amendment was fair to discuss because of its fiscal implications and supported it on that basis. The discussion then broadened into a debate over the fiscal impact of universal vouchers and the reliability of enrollment and cost estimates. Representative Luno argued that prior EFA projections had relied on assumptions that could badly underestimate state exposure, pointing to Arizona as a cautionary example and saying New Hampshire should not expand the program without better analysis. Representative Papovich similarly warned that universal eligibility could create a large, unexpected cost, estimating a potential exposure of about $285 million based on school-age children not currently in public, charter, or EFA programs. In contrast, Representative Weyler said EFAs can save money because public school spending is already high and parents using EFAs still pay taxes and take on more responsibility for their children’s education. After discussion, Representative Murray moved to accept the amendment, and Representative Bean seconded it. There was some procedural clarification about voting on the original bill and the amendment. The transcript ends before a final recorded vote on the amendment or on HB 115 itself, though the committee had also been told it would likely reconsider several retained bills later in the week, including HB 129, HB 133, HB 671, and HB 781.

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• >> I think you know with the split House things can be tricky.
• <00:05:11.120> know<00:05:11.199> with<00:05:11.360> the<00:05:11.520> split
• <00:05:11.919> house >> I think you know with the split house >> I think you know
• with the split house things<00:05:12.639> can<00:05:12.880> be<00:05:13.039> tricky

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• governor's notes, but I'm really looking forward to him coming together to pull parties together so that we split
• governor's notes, but I'm really looking forward to him coming together to pull parties together so that we split
• governor's notes, but I'm really looking forward to him coming together to pull parties together so that we split
• governor's notes, but I'm really looking forward to him coming together to pull parties together so that we split

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Many delegates did walk out, but not in the reason he meant, and that led to a split in the party with
• Many delegates did walk out, but not in the reason he meant, and that led to a split in the party with
• Many delegates did walk out, but not in the reason he meant, and that led to a split in the party with
• Many delegates did walk out, but not in the reason he meant, and that led to a split in the party with
• Many delegates did walk out, but not in the reason he meant, and that led to a split in the party with

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You can see the splits that the governor's budget proposes as it relates to...
• The governor's budget proposes, as it relates to the outlay of those funds, that the splits are relatively
• close to the traditional direct budget splits between K-12 and education.
• The percentages are very close to the traditional splits, and the FY25 splits show other funding is actually

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• do is figure out what a budget is for maintenance of the roads, keeping Halepohaku, and then they split
• roads, um keeping Halepohaku, and then roads, um keeping Halepohaku, and then they<00:20:49.960> split
• 00:20:50.840> the<00:20:51.040> the<00:20:51.440> observatory<00:20:52.120> split
• they split the the the observatory split they split the the the observatory split up<00:20:53.040

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts held a confirmation hearing on GM 742 for John Komeiji, the gubernatorial nominee to serve as chairperson of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority through 6/30/2029. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. The executive director of the authority, representatives of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Corporation and the Mauna Kea observatories, and authority member Noenoe Wong-Wilson all praised Komeiji’s leadership, describing him as fair, transparent, steady, and effective at building trust and relationships among stakeholders. Chris Matsuda also supported the nomination, citing Komeiji’s presence at community workshops, his neutral facilitation of public discussion, and his careful handling of the authority’s work on observatory leases and the comprehensive EIS. In his remarks, Komeiji described the authority’s work as implementing Act 255 by building a new state agency, developing a master plan, drafting rules and regulations, and beginning the process for a comprehensive environmental impact statement related to observatory leases. He said the authority is trying to balance community voice, cultural and spiritual concerns, and the state’s policy supporting astronomy. He also discussed staffing and recruitment challenges, saying the authority is repurposing positions, using special project positions, and looking for creative ways to recruit qualified staff despite the controversy surrounding Mauna Kea. He noted that the authority is working through asset transfers from UH, managing operational needs, and addressing a projected $4 million federal funding gap affecting CMS. Members asked about timelines, contingency planning, staffing capacity, and financial sustainability. Komeiji said the authority is on track for the master plan and EIS, but would return to the legislature if delays require more time. He acknowledged that no detailed contingency plans have been developed yet for possible IT or other implementation problems, but said the board is continuing to monitor progress. He also said the authority is accelerating contracts to encumber funds while available and expects to cover planned EIS and master plan consultant costs if funding remains at current levels. After discussion, the committee voted to advise and consent; the chair and acting vice chair voted aye, with excused absences noted for Senators Inouye, Chang, and Lamosao. The measure was adopted and the committee adjourned.

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• for four years and maxed it out, that'd be 180 parcels because of the amount of times that you can split
• Its proposed lot-split regulations could have a cascading effect, split on top of splits, on top of splits
• So right now we're getting lot splits in there.
• provisions of the bill based on the administrative approval as well as the specifics of things like lot splits

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, many focused on local government authority, land use, housing, and public notice requirements. Several measures were reported favorably, including SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention, SB 1612 requiring local governments to accept electronic payments, SB 936 on temporary door locking devices, SB 962 on affordable housing protections for farms, SB 218 on land use regulations in hurricane-affected counties, SB 1020 on regulation of chickee huts, and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment of environmentally challenged properties. SB 1180 on community development district recall elections was amended to narrow and clarify the recall process and to add provisions on synthetic turf and compact urban mixed-use districts before being reported favorably. SB 380 on legal notices was also amended and reported favorably despite significant opposition from the Florida Press Association, Common Cause, and others who argued it would further fragment public notice access; supporters said it would modernize publication options and save money. Testimony on the bills was mixed. Supporters of the housing and redevelopment measures argued they would increase attainable housing, streamline approvals, and make better use of underutilized or contaminated land, while local government groups and advocacy organizations warned about overdevelopment, reduced public input, infrastructure strain, and conflicts with comprehensive planning. On SB 1444, which combined preemptions related to religious gatherings, private clubs, and certain permitting requirements, supporters framed it as protecting religious freedom and limiting local micromanagement, while the League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties opposed it as overly broad and unclear; the bill nevertheless passed favorably after debate. SB 218 was presented as restoring normal land-use authority in counties unaffected by hurricanes while preserving protections in damaged areas, and SB 984 was described as clarifying firefighter cancer benefits and health coverage rules; both passed without controversy. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 948, a strike-all on local government land development regulations and orders that would create a statewide framework for starter homes and lot-split rules within urban growth areas. Supporters said it would expand housing supply and reduce regulatory delays, while opponents said it would override local zoning, weaken infrastructure and environmental protections, and apply too broadly. The bill drew support from housing advocates and some local officials, but opposition from the Florida League of Cities, Florida Association of Counties, and others. The transcript ends with SB 948 still under consideration, with testimony continuing and no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• Ben and Mary and I tend to coordinate and split things up as they come through this committee.
• Ben and Mary and I tend to coordinate um Ben and Mary and I tend to coordinate and<00:09:17.480> split
• things up as they come through and split things up as they come through this<00:09:19.320> committee
• c><00:21:14.360> and<00:21:14.600> I<00:21:15.159> basically<00:21:15.559> split
• <00:21:15.960> that chair so she and I basically split that chair so she and I basically split

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee met for an introductory session focused on committee organization, staff roles, and an overview of the committee’s jurisdiction. Members and staff introduced themselves, and the chair explained that one member was absent due to a meeting with the governor. House fiscal staff member John Walls reviewed the committee’s budget spreadsheet and explained the agencies under the committee’s jurisdiction, including the Supreme Court, Board of Civil Legal Aid, Court of Appeals, district courts, Guardian ad Litem Board, Tax Court, Uniform Laws Commission, Board of Judicial Standards, Board of Public Defense, Human Rights Commission, Office of Appellate Counsel and Training, and the Competency Restoration Board. He also explained how fiscal notes work and how costs or revenue impacts are tracked for bills. Nathan Hopkins then described the committee’s broad civil law jurisdiction, covering areas such as property, torts, contracts, civil rights, consumer protection, employment, family law, remedies, statutes of limitations, damages, burdens of proof, due process, and attorney general enforcement. He also outlined the committee’s role in government data practices under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, emphasizing the distinction between transparency and privacy and noting that bills affecting Chapter 13 are often re-referred to this committee. Ben Johnson added that he handles appropriations and court-related policy provisions, with most budget drafting expected later in the session. A member asked about the Competency Restoration Board, and Johnson explained that it was created to address cases involving criminal defendants found incompetent to proceed, with the goal of coordinating placements and services to restore competency rather than serving as long-term civil commitment. The chair also noted the importance of privacy and technology issues, mentioning past bipartisan work on body cameras, license plate readers, and drones. The meeting ended with a brief announcement about a law school for legislators program and an invitation to attend upcoming Zoom sessions, after which the committee adjourned.

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• classes, but only 6% of that 11,000 is taking the architecture and construction cluster, which is then split
• So you can look and say there's 265 in welding, but that's split between 10th through 12th grade, so
• Also, one last point that I hear so often is when you have programs split around the county and just
• able to follow through these programs also last point that I hear so often is when you have programs split

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• Why is that split weighted a little bit higher toward higher education?
• The split, as you can see, between K12 and higher education is about The K12 and higher education split
• If you follow the split, that would be about $76 million for higher education and $200 million for K-

Bills: SB113, SB114, SB305, SB111, HB600, SB112, SB150, SB109, SB122

Keywords: education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students

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• We would split that money significantly over to the operations that are going on at HTA that we need
• We would split that money significantly over to the operations that are going on at HTA that we need
• We would split that money significantly over to the operations that are going on at HTA that we need
• And then finally, on page 11, you'll see it's two because they're split funded on a 25 special fund.
• jurisdictions and had split jurisdictions and had split jurisdictions<00:54:52.160> so<00

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• many crashes at the I-89 junction interchange, particularly as you're coming into Concord for the split
• 00:26:47.120> the you coming into conquered um for the you coming into conquered um for the split
• 26:50.159> both<00:26:50.400> have<00:26:50.640> lots<00:26:50.880> of split
• So they both have lots of split at 93.
• kind of DOT, you've always kind of split kind of DOT, you've always kind of split the<00:31:21.440

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Basically, it is a water splitting on the electrochemical process. We use 100% renewable energy.
• The reactor has, um, the catalyst inside of it, and then the cat the catalyst can split the water.
• So electrolyzer is use electricity to split the water.
• But for this technology, we use the solar energy directly to split the water and then to generate the
• So under the um photocatalytic oxidation process, and the water will be split and then generated the

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• She said the information is really difficult to find and that she is hoping these increased sentences
• She said the information is really difficult to find and that she is hoping these increased sentences
• you have any idea for people who are actually convicted of this crime what the average length of sentence
• is uh for someone who who who's sentence is uh for someone who who who's convicted<02:09:01.520>
• varying lengths I lengths and sentences varying lengths I lengths and sentences might<02:09:24.560

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• sung karaoke with Representative Heintzman's daughter, and we did—$50 at this event, and I think we split
• If you read the language in the bill, I think the first sentence includes the word 'assessment.'
• where children were kidnapped from their parents, often sent to schools that ended up as a death sentence

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• Now, granted, those costs are split, but the practice of law is a business.
• Well, if you want to just conclude your final sentence. Yeah, yeah.
• with all of them and also I'll stop there thank you well if you want to just conclude your final sentence

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.

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• We sort of have similar concerns about the lot splitting bill, which was 2025 House Bill 1096.
• raises some concerns administratively for us as far as how cities are supposed to track these lot splits
• You could imagine, for example, a larger residential lot where somebody splits off a portion and then
• several connections removed from the original property owner, also wishes to take advantage of a lot split
• about how the newer tools were still figuring out how to integrate unit lot subdivision and lot splitting

Summary: The committee held a work session on local government issues, beginning with an update from the State Building Code Council on four legislatively mandated code amendments now in CR-102 rulemaking: temporary emergency shelters, reduced minimum dwelling unit size, multiplex housing up to three stories and six units, and single-exit apartment buildings up to six stories. Council staff also described a separate embodied-carbon appendix proposal that remains under public review, with testimony both supporting and opposing it. Members asked about the rationale for some of the code limits, including the restriction on connecting multiplex buildings. The committee then heard a panel on annexations from MRSC, Pierce County, and the Association of Washington Cities. Witnesses reviewed annexation methods, including petition, election, and interlocal agreement approaches, and said larger annexations are increasingly using interlocal agreements because they can address infrastructure, revenue sharing, and public process concerns. They described barriers such as inconsistent local standards, the cost of infrastructure, referendum risk, census requirements, and the difficulty of persuading residents and local officials to support annexation. Members asked about the five-year restriction on residential zoning changes in one annexation method and whether a hearing examiner could reduce political pressure on local decision-makers. A second panel discussed subdivision reform. The Master Builders Association urged raising the short-plat threshold within urban growth areas to 30 lots as a simpler first step, citing permitting delays and added housing costs. The City of Spokane described implementation problems with recent housing laws, including uncertainty about how to review plats under HB 1110, lot-splitting administration, and added notice requirements for unit lot subdivisions. AWC said there was broad agreement that subdivision decisions should be more administrative, but public hearings remained a point of disagreement. The committee also heard from FutureWise, the Washington State Association of Counties, and Lewis County on county development regulation and enforcement, with witnesses emphasizing underfunded code enforcement, inconsistent standards between counties and cities, and the need for better coordination, incentives, and possibly stronger enforcement tools. No votes were taken; the chair said the committee would continue working on possible solutions in future sessions.

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• Most of the fees that we charge are through driver's license and motor vehicle, and we've split this
• We split the spreadsheet out into licensure and driver records because those are the two main sections
• Most of the fees that we charge are through driver's license and motor vehicle, and we've split this
• We split the spreadsheet out into licensure and driver records because those are the two main sections
• We split the spreadsheet out into licensure and driver records because those are the two main sections

Summary: The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership, approved the December 11 minutes, and received a series of informational updates on the state’s finances and related policy issues. The Office of Management and Budget reported the general fund is tracking very close to forecast, with revenues about $2 million above forecast and an estimated ending balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. OMB also reviewed balances in major funds, including the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, and answered questions about oil tax revenues and fund management. The Tax Department provided updates on taxable sales and purchases by county and industry, noting Cass County as the largest county by taxable sales and that retail trade remains the largest industry sector. Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus also discussed the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its estimated effects on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the projected revenue impacts are measured against a 2025 baseline and that some provisions are temporary while others are permanent. He also reported that primary residence tax credit applications were running ahead of last year, with more than 154,000 received so far and an expectation of roughly 160,000-plus applications. The committee also heard fee-study presentations from the Department of Transportation and the Information Technology Department. DOT explained that driver’s license fees cover only about half of program costs and that the shortfall is subsidized by the highway fund, while also noting recent changes such as the blackout plate and motor vehicle excise tax distribution changes. NDIT described its internal service fund model, current billing structure, and possible future changes to simplify invoices and billing frequency. Legislative staff also updated the committee on office space needs in Bismarck-Mandan and on legislative branch space planning, and subcommittees reported progress on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including a visit to the Burleigh-Morton detention facility and discussion of future prison bed needs. No formal votes or legislative actions beyond approving the minutes were taken, and the committee adjourned with its next meeting set for June 25.