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• There are still some materials made today that include asbestos. So, but it's very few.
• that they submitted their notice and make sure that they are disposing of the asbestos-containing material
• We also will visit them and do an audit to make sure that their files and everything are in compliance

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• So there's no language that you're to be audited?
• We're audited, I believe, in the same way that any other entity within government is audited, and so
• “And audited to make sure that he’s in compliance.
• They are audited quite often; he said they have gone through about seven audits this year.
• Statutory audits require them to be audited by a state auditor every two years.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• You can see the materials and videos we have provided today, plus more information about our work across
• I think you've got some material about the show itself among the CIA secret army.
• you've got some material about the show<00:48:42.240> itself<00:48:43.119> among<00:48
• He's going to lead expert accessibility audits for our designated facilities.
• for our designated facilities off audits for our designated facilities while<00:58:48.119> we

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• Senate Bill 134 by Chairman Climpeder provides that certain crimes relative to child sexual abuse materials
• This bill is a response to the audit provided by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.
• I think the audit was asked by Representative Landry.
• And I'm proud that when we received that audit, the Women's Caucus didn't just sit on their hands.
• That was knowledge shared in the audit report. Yes, ma'am.

Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on May 12 and took up a series of bills, mostly on juvenile justice, gaming-related background checks, bail/electronic bonds, and corrections policy. Early in the meeting, the committee reported favorably SB 258 on juvenile traffic violations, SB 321 on electronic bonds, SB 134 on limiting certain child sexual abuse material offenses for juveniles under 17 in specific circumstances, HB 75 on promotional play for racetracks as amended, and SB 422 on unsupervised probation for certain fourth-offense impaired driving cases. Later, the committee also advanced SB 440 on the Renaissance District board membership, SB 393 on explosives regulation, SB 487 on charitable gaming rental arrangements, SB 339 and SB 288 on criminal background check procedures in the gaming and related regulatory systems, and SB 325 on excluding certain persons from sports wagering. A major portion of the hearing focused on SB 201, which would change juvenile homicide sentencing procedures, including first- and second-degree murder cases, and how reviewing courts consider parole eligibility and prior death sentences converted to life. Supporters said the bill aligns sentencing with existing Supreme Court precedent and gives courts clearer guidance; opponents from children’s rights and civil liberties groups argued it weakens the “rarest and uncommon” safeguard for juvenile life-without-parole sentences and could expand harsh sentencing beyond constitutional limits. After debate and testimony, the committee adopted an amendment and reported SB 201 favorably by a 7-3 vote, with Representatives Adams, Knox, Moore, and others voting no. The committee also heard SB 523 on clemency and sentencing considerations for defendants who are victims of domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. Survivors’ advocates and domestic violence organizations supported the bill’s overall purpose but objected to the mandatory pre-sentence investigation language, warning it could introduce biased information and harm survivors; the Board of Pardons and Parole said its staff and trauma-informed victim assistance coordinators are trained to handle these cases. The committee adopted an amendment narrowing the bill and then reported SB 523 favorably. Finally, SB 320 on DNA detection and crime lab reporting was advanced without opposition, and SB 470 on pregnant women in custody passed after testimony from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association and discussion of pregnancy testing, bonding options, and prohibiting shackling during delivery and postpartum periods.

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• This bill does not prohibit hand-counting or require the audit of hand-counting.
• the gold standard, hand-counted ballots are already fully transparent, accurate, verifiable, and auditable
• Those who try to audit these companies keep finding themselves running into trouble with the party state
• for ensuring that any equities held in U.S. markets meet accounting standards that allow them to be audited
• It's actually one of our FAQs, and I brought those materials for the committee.

Bills: HB34, HB128, HB621, HB748, HB2259, HB2960, HB3113, HB4749, SB835, HB128

Keywords: HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy, local government, state agency, political subdivision, foreign adversary, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, major non-NATO ally, cultural exchange, educational exchange, tourism, bilateral cooperation, foreign relations

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• I was wanting to knows their audit provision in there in terms of with this committee.
• Is there someone that's going to audit the requests that come into this committee?
• So we could ask through the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee that should we have evidence that suggests
• that maybe there would be an audit needed of AHCA or of the program.
• Individuals or their caregivers are also required to notify AHCA and the DCF of any material change in

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• And what does that mean for the materials that we currently use?
• what are considered high-quality instructional materials.
• So when it comes to instructional materials, what often happens with high-quality materials is that they'll
• on algebra aligns with the instructional materials that are being used.
• Our school budget bureau audits the calendars throughout the year.

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• , as well as the Kentucky Communications Network Authority Audit.
• , as well as the Kentucky Audit, as well as the Kentucky Communications<00:29:43.080> Network<
• 00:29:43.480> Authority<00:29:44.080> Audit.
• Communications Network Authority Audit. Communications Network Authority Audit.
• the existing board audits under the existing statutory<00:30:01.400> framework.

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• We have the authority to audit the attestations that are sent in to Ercot.
• We're trying to do this from a detailed sort of audit basis, bottom up.
• It's very difficult to fully trace the dependencies from full raw materials to deployed systems.
• We did review where things like the material for battery infrastructure come from.
• their own software bill of materials if needed.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce convened to discuss critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, particularly focusing on Texas's power grid and associated vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted Texas's recent ranking as 10th in electricity affordability, emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid. New committee members introduced themselves, and the agenda included testimony from ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission regarding the implementation of the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which aims to mitigate risks posed by foreign entities to the power grid. Chad Sealy from ERCOT presented updates on the attestation process for market participants, revealing that over 1,500 entities had submitted attestations regarding their corporate structures and affiliations with designated foreign countries. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of the current vetting process, particularly regarding indirect relationships with foreign adversaries. Testimonies from the PUC and the Attorney General's office underscored the challenges of enforcing compliance and the need for improved legislative measures to enhance oversight and security. The committee also heard from experts, including Dr. Emma Stewart from Idaho National Laboratory, who discussed the evolving threats to the grid from foreign adversaries and the importance of securing communication systems. Recommendations included prioritizing inspections of critical components and enhancing collaboration with national laboratories to address vulnerabilities. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the balance needed between ensuring grid security and maintaining affordability for consumers.

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• So I presume that we're talking about some of the new material that's in the NDAA. Mr.
• Our concern with 2532 is the funding source for that audit.
• The bill would take $1.25 million from the Housing Trust Fund to pay for the audit.
• Audits are not to vilify anybody.
• So I support the notion of doing the audit.

Bills: HB2056, HB2057, HB2224, HB2257, HB2265, HB2311, HB2352, HB2367, HB2369, HB2446, HB2532, HB2592, HB2752, HB2809, HB2957

Keywords: brackish water, groundwater, desalination, water resources, feasibility study, environmental impact, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, produce incentive, agriculture, economic support, funding, Arizona, boating, watercraft licensing, law enforcement

Summary: The committee approved the March 10, 2026 minutes and then considered several bills. HB 2056, appropriating $100,000 for an Arizona Department of Water Resources feasibility study on brackish groundwater desalination, passed 6-3 despite concerns that it could encourage more groundwater pumping and worsen subsidence or impacts to tribal lands. HB 2057, which lowers the Arizona Centennial Special Plate renewal fee from $25 to $20, also received a do-pass recommendation, 7-2, with some members objecting to the special plate’s focus and the reduced fee. HB 2224, appropriating $1 million annually to DES for the produce incentive program, drew strong support from nonprofit and food-access advocates who said the Double Up Food Bucks program helps families, farmers, and local markets; it passed 9-0. HB 2257, changing the allocation of watercraft registration revenues among the Watercraft Licensing Fund, Lake Improvement Fund, and boating safety/law enforcement funds, passed 6-3 after criticism that the bill was heard without a sponsor present and concern about shifting money away from Game and Fish. HB 2265, barring courts from charging defendants for public defender or court-appointed counsel costs and related criminal-case fees, passed 7-1 amid debate over constitutionality, cost shifting to counties, and whether the bill should be amended to offset lost revenue. The committee then took up HB 2311, which imposes disclosure, content, parental-control, and self-harm response requirements on publicly available conversational AI services for minors. The sponsor and supporters framed it as child protection, while opponents warned about privacy, surveillance, and overbroad definitions; an Epstein amendment expanding the bill to broader conversational technology was rejected, and the bill passed 7-2. HB 2752, moving authority over international trade offices from the Arizona Commerce Authority to legislative appropriations and reporting, passed 6-3 after a proposed data-and-research amendment was also rejected. Finally, HB 2957, requiring ADOT to continue offering non-REAL ID licenses and limiting biometric collection and data sharing, prompted extensive testimony for and against; supporters emphasized privacy and choice, while opponents warned it could conflict with federal CDL and REAL ID requirements. The transcript cuts off during the discussion of HB 2957, before a final vote is shown.

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• Materials have surged, whether that's ingredients for your neighborhood restaurant or parts at the auto
• I auditioned for Shark Tank and was put on the reserve list, like, at the 11th hour, which still hurts
• And then realizing that some of our materials increased, some of them doubled, and I know for a fact
• Like I said, some of the material costs have doubled, so I have not personally raised my prices on my
• Support local chain development so that more materials resource can be sourced affordably within the

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• Families choosing homeschool fronted the money for materials and services and then often had to wait
• The bill requires SFOs to return funds as a result of audit findings.
• The Auditor General will audit the Department of Education and the SFOs every single...
• The Auditor General will audit the Department of Education and the SFOs every single year, not every

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then received and adopted, by a 39-0 vote, a committee report confirming 52 gubernatorial executive appointments to various state, regional, and local boards and commissions. The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities, described as a broad “Rural Renaissance” package. Sponsor Senator Simon outlined provisions creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program for counties facing population loss, housing and transportation investments, additional funding for rural education, and rural health care support. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping grant language tied to new federal rural health funding and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties generally supported the bill, though some raised questions about eligibility for certain rural areas and how funds would be accessed. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then took up CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates said the bill responds to Auditor General findings by separating scholarship funding from public school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, requiring annual audits, and directing the Department of Education to develop a competitive selection and performance-based business plan for those organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including changes to the stabilization fund and documentation requirements. Senators from both parties debated transparency, accountability, and implementation concerns, with some also urging future attention to declining-enrollment school districts and the quality of scholarship providers. The bill passed 38-0. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify SB 250 and CS/SB 318 to the House, welcomed Palm Beach County visitors in the gallery, and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• So you have a green folder in front of you that we've brought materials for you.
• As your staff member in the legislature, I have no ability to audit that data.
• So one of the challenges we have again is that inability to audit that income data.
• census to hone in on the concentration of poverty in each community, and we do have the ability to audit

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• know in the past we've given the auditor $1 million to help us and others to help catch up on their audits
• Kudos on the small local public bodies audits. That's something that's been really needed.
• But unfortunately, they discovered during the audit process that they needed a little bit more.
• I think the other thing you bring up is a really critical one around material costs and supply chains
• to keep today—so not the regular materials in our briefing books—please go ahead and take those with

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• <00:37:54.280> um is safe with the available materials um is safe with the available materials
• audit trail. audit trail.
• counties and cities with raw material. counties and cities with raw material.
• We're not trying to take any control from them as far as their auditing, as far as the rate that they
• We're not trying to take any control from them as far as their auditing, as far as the rate that they

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:07 Roll Call 00:00:13 Approval of Minutes from August Meeting 00:01:55 Discussion of County Jails 00:03:31 Discussion of Centralized Collection of Net Profits and Occupational License Taxes 01:02:12 Adjournment 01:54:56, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the August 26 minutes, and then took up a discussion of county jail funding. KACO representatives and county officials said jail operations are an ongoing strain for counties because they must pay for inmate care, facilities, and mandated standards, while many counties also rely on jail revenue to offset costs. They described Kentucky’s jail system, including 77 jails, 43 closed counties without jails, and the mix of county, state, federal, and controlled-intake inmates. KACO emphasized that counties remain financially responsible for inmates even when they must contract with other jails, often at costs above the state’s per diem rate, and said it is developing a broader proposal to present later. The testimony focused on rising expenses and shrinking revenue. KACO said counties spent about $374 million on jail operations in FY24, up 24% from FY19, and about $41 million on jail medical costs, up 40%. General fund support for jails was said to total $147 million in FY24, more than double pre-COVID levels. Speakers also noted that state inmate populations in county jails have fallen from about 11,500 in 2019 to 7,212 in 2025, while federal inmates have increased because they are more lucrative for counties. The state jail per diem of $35.34 was described as insufficient to cover actual costs, especially medical care. County judges from Webster, Knox, and Hardin counties gave examples of local budget pressure. Webster County said it now houses 114 state prisoners, 47 county prisoners, and 24 out-of-county prisoners, and that it transferred $512,000 from its general fund to the jail last year, about $77 per taxpayer. Knox County said its jail budget has grown from an initial $2.8 million projection to $5.7 million, with $3 million coming from occupational tax revenue. Hardin County said its jail has an approximate $11 million expense budget against $5 million in revenue, creating a $6 million deficit, driven by higher payroll, medical, and insurance costs and a 29% drop in state prisoner revenue. The judge said the county has responded with property tax increases and an expanded occupational tax district, but still uses reserves to cover other county services. A Grant County magistrate then began speaking from the perspective of magistrates and commissioners, describing her background working at a local jail before serving in county government. The discussion remained centered on the fiscal burden of jails and the need for counties and the legislature to work together on a long-term solution.

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• So, um, I guess so, how often would the PUC audit the Wildfire Recovery Fund to ensure proper usage?
• So, um, I guess so, how often would the PUC audit the Wildfire Recovery Fund to ensure proper usage?
• Today, Hawaii is positioned to become a major supplier of kratom raw materials.
• Today, Hawaii is positioned to become a major supplier of kratom raw materials.
• Today, Hawaii is positioned to become a major supplier of kratom raw materials.

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Summary: The joint Senate hearing focused primarily on SB 1201, a wildfire measure that would create a wildfire recovery fund and allow securitization for electric utilities. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the bill, saying it would help protect customers, property owners, insurers, and the broader economy from future catastrophic wildfire liability while improving the utility’s credit profile and lowering financing costs. Support also came from DCCA Consumer Advocacy, the Attorney General’s office on written comments, Ulupono Initiative, Clearway Energy Group, IBEW Local 1260, Par Hawaii, KIUC, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, Plus Power, and numerous organizations and individuals. Opponents or commenters raised concerns about the liability cap, victim compensation process, and fund structure, including the Hawaiʻi Association for Justice, the Hawaiʻi Regional Council of Carpenters, and the Hawaiʻi Insurance Council; Henry Curtis of Life of the Land supported the concept of a fund but questioned the catastrophe threshold and whether the fund would be empty without a prudency finding. Much of the discussion centered on whether the proposed fund would actually help restore Hawaiian Electric to investment grade, with senators comparing the proposal to California’s wildfire fund. Hawaiian Electric said the bill was only one part of a broader process, alongside physical risk reduction and settlement finalization, and argued that without the bill the utility would not regain investment grade. Senators also questioned the proposed $1 billion fund size, the fairness of ratepayer contributions versus shareholder contributions, and whether customers should pay for consulting and administrative costs; Hawaiian Electric said its proposed amendment would remove those consulting-related charges. The company also said the fund would accrue interest and, if unused, could be returned to customers, and that there would be replenishment and supplemental contribution mechanisms if the fund were exhausted. The Attorney General’s office said it still had further amendments to discuss, and the departments had not yet resolved where the fund should reside administratively, though Hawaiian Electric said it believed DCCA was the appropriate place but was open to alternatives. KIUC requested two amendments. No vote or final committee action was taken during the hearing, and the measure remained under discussion with questions and proposed amendments still outstanding.

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• In addition, all the materials are public: all drafts, proposed budgets, workshop materials, and final
• Our finances are independently audited and posted online for full accountability.
• The chair said that the trim notice is also the area where truth in materials has to be maintained, and
• It goes through multiple layers of audits and reviews to get those reimbursements.
• Is the auditing happening appropriately?

Summary: The Select Committee on Property Taxes heard first from city representatives through the Florida League of Cities, who argued that property taxes are a stable local revenue source that funds core services such as police, fire, parks, public works, and stormwater work. Casey Cook emphasized that cities are optional governments with widely different tax bases and service levels, that exemptions shift the burden to fewer taxpayers, and that transparency already exists through TRIM notices, public budgets, and local hearings. Sarah Campbell of Fernandina Beach, T. Michael Stavris of Winter Haven, and Stephen O’Kee of Port St. Lucie described their budget processes, the share of general-fund revenue coming from property taxes, reserve policies, debt and capital planning, and the impact of inflation, minimum wage increases, and personnel costs. They all said local governments need predictable revenue and that any property tax changes would require careful consideration of replacement funding or service reductions. Members questioned the city panel about whether homebuyers are clearly informed about city versus county taxes and services, the role of HOAs, how many lobbyists cities employ, reserve levels, average salaries, and whether utility revenues are used only for utility purposes. The panel said TRIM notices, realtor listings, and city websites provide tax information; HOAs generally do not provide emergency services; lobbyists help local governments track Tallahassee legislation; reserves vary by city and fund; and utility revenues are generally restricted, though some cities use limited transfers. Members also asked about revenue replacement if ad valorem taxes were reduced or eliminated, and the panel said options would likely include user fees, service cuts, or other local revenue shifts. The chair also asked about public safety consolidation, and the response was that such decisions are local and may shift costs rather than create true savings. The committee then heard from county representatives after an overview by the Florida Association of Counties’ Davin Suggs, who framed counties as shared partners with the state and emphasized the gap between rising market values and the shrinking share of taxable value after exemptions and assessment limits. He said counties face a mismatch between revenue based on taxable value and expenses driven by real-world costs, and noted that most counties either held millage steady or lowered it without reaching rollback rates. He also highlighted that property taxes are only one part of county revenue, with charges for services and intergovernmental revenue often larger in some counties, and that public safety at the county level includes more than law enforcement, such as EMS, emergency management, inspections, and corrections. Deborah Manzo of Okeechobee County described a fiscally constrained rural county with limited staff, a county-supported airport, heavy reliance on property taxes for the general fund, and major cost pressures from inflation, insurance, retirement, and state and federal mandates. She said the county lowered millage slightly over recent years but still depends on multiple revenue sources and special assessments, and she flagged Medicaid, medical examiner costs, and possible firefighter workweek changes as significant concerns. Bay County Administrator Mark McQueen said his county’s budget is shaped by Hurricane Michael recovery, non-discretionary obligations, and rapid growth; he described ongoing FEMA reimbursement delays, substantial borrowing to cover disaster costs, and continuing interest expenses while the county waits for reimbursement. The county panel was still in progress when the transcript ended.

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• getting capital outlay, they'll have to be EEO compliant, which means they'll have to have submitted audits
• overseen, not only by our board and our oversight committee, but we endure about 12, at least 12 audits
• You'll see in the FIR, and we didn't put any of the materials in here, but some of our materials for

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• company we hired to do an equity audit company we hired to do an equity audit for<00:15:05.600><
• I’m grateful that we had some testimony at our last hearing and the materials from Daniel Gazelka, who
• <00:30:45.760> um at our last hearing and the materials um at our last hearing and the materials
• Like, why are you getting all these strange audits? Yeah. Anyone else?
• is audit logs. the existence of audit is audit logs. the existence of audit logs<00:37:23.599>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They had been auditing DHS's support to the county agencies, and they released their report about a year
• They had been auditing DHS's support to the county agencies, and they released their report about a year
• our uh dhs's support to been auditing our uh dhs's support to the<00:16:04.800> county<00:16:
• Not all of our materials are accessible, and we don't have a succinct, easy way to post that information
• <00:55:39.880> in<00:55:40.000> the access to hazardous materials in the access to

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