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• Now, what we need to see is more cooperation with the governor and the mayor, uh, regarding the federal
• some of the things that we'll probably be working on, uh, this session on the areas that we can cooperate
• have a lot of work in front of us to do that, but this session is a great place to get started. cooperate
• and have bipartisan agreements cooperate and have bipartisan agreements on.<00:01:08.479> Uh<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senator Rodriguez is with us, so we will take up Tab 2, Senate Bill 288, on rural electric cooperatives
• So we will take up Tab 2, Senate Bill 288 on rural electric cooperatives.
• Electric cooperatives serve approximately 2.7 million Floridians in 57 counties and must balance growing
• Waving in support is Drew Love with the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association. Thank you.

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up four bills. SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives was presented as a negotiated glitch bill to narrow statutory language so co-ops can choose generation and power purchases based on cost and reliability without exposure to special-interest litigation, while preserving consumer protections. A representative from the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 364 on public accountancy, which was described as a modernization and efficiency measure to expand CPA licensure pathways without lowering standards. An amendment correcting a drafting error and restoring automatic mobility language was adopted without objection. Jason Harrell of FICPA waived in support, while one speaker appeared to discuss a utility issue unrelated to the bill. CS for SB 364 was reported favorably. Chair Bradley’s SB 200 on utilities addressed utility-scale solar decommissioning and storm protection plans. The bill would authorize counties to adopt solar decommissioning ordinances, direct DEP to develop best practices, and require the PSC to consider whether storm protection plan benefits exceed costs. County and AARP representatives waived in support, and the Small County Coalition spoke favorably, saying the bill was a needed step that did not restrict solar development. SB 200 was considered favorably. The committee also heard SB 126 on the Florida Public Service Commission, a strike-all bill focused on PSC reform and utility affordability. The amendment would add CPA and financial analyst expertise, require stronger PSC order support, tighten intervention standards, set return-on-equity and review criteria, require consideration of executive compensation and affordability, and direct the PSC to weigh risk from storm and cost-recovery mechanisms. PSC staff answered extensive questions about utility hardening, storm recovery, and rate-setting. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability and affordability, while others urged stronger enforceable affordability standards and restoration of the return-on-equity cap. Despite concerns, the bill was reported favorably as CS for SB 126.

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• Brian will represent not only American interests... but the spirit of dialogue, mutual respect, and cooperation
• -Croatia relations through economic development, cultural exchange, and strategic cooperation.
• U.S. mission in Croatia, focusing on four priorities — economic and cultural diplomacy, security cooperation
• Do you agree that the agreement represents a dangerous level of cooperation between the Catholic Church

Keywords: legislative process, public involvement, community engagement, transparency, introductions

Summary: The meeting was characterized by a series of introductions and personal anecdotes shared by the committee members, with a focus on the importance of community engagement and transparency in legislative processes. Members expressed their commitment to open hearings and the necessity for public involvement in discussions impacting constituents. Several members remarked on how personal experiences shape their legislative priorities, thus reinforcing the human element of governance. However, there was a noticeable absence of discussion regarding specific bills, indicating that the session may have been more exploratory or introductory in nature.

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• We have Naomi Cooper, Daniel Goodfellow, Mike Gatkanana, Kino Lauren Lure, Kylie Okazaki, Donna Pas,
• China seminar he founded. when I call your name we have Naomi when I call your name we have Naomi Cooper
• Goodfellow<00:01:38.040> Mike<00:01:38.399> Gat<00:01:39.200> kanana Cooper
• Daniel Goodfellow Mike Gat kanana Cooper Daniel Goodfellow Mike Gat kanana Kino<00:01:40.280> Lauren

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with 24 members present and one excused, approved the previous day’s Journal, and heard several introductions. Senator Hashimoto welcomed a visiting Kukui Fellowship Program cohort from Maui, and Senator Chang delivered a tribute honoring the late University of Hawaii Professor Daniel W. Kwak, highlighting his scholarship in Asian studies, his teaching career, and the journalism fellowship and China seminar he founded. A late introduction also recognized retired UH communications professor Gerald Kato for his work in journalism policy. The chamber then processed messages and communications, including Governor’s nominations to boards and commissions, House communications returning Senate bills, and a Judiciary communication transmitting the nomination of Sonia H. Toma to the Family Court of the Second Circuit. The Senate adopted Standing Committee Reports Nos. 1369 and 1370, agreed to disagree with House amendments to Senate Bill 108, and received notice that conferees would be named later. House concurrent resolutions transmitted from the House were referred to committee. On third reading, the Senate passed House Bill 994, HD1, relating to promoting pornography to minors, and House Bill 1175, relating to tax appeal procedures, both by unanimous consent with 24 ayes and no reservations. The Senate also granted a waiver of referral for a list of Senate concurrent resolutions and Senate resolutions so they could meet an upcoming deadline. The President thanked staff for the job fair and noted its value for employees whose service would end at adjournment. The Senate then adjourned until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31st.

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• here in the legislature and the House and the Senate, I really never seen any conflict or lack of cooperation
• "State or the House and the Senate, I really never seen a conflict or lack of cooperation between and
• And I think anybody would cooperate with the governor's request.
• Senator Hinojosa said he has never seen state agencies refuse to cooperate with a governor's request

Bills: SB825

Keywords: illegal immigration, economic impact, environmental impact, financial impact, annual study, Texas, government report

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security heard testimony on Senate Bill 825 by Senator Middleton, as substituted, which would require an annual or biennial study of the economic, environmental, and financial impacts of illegal immigration in Texas. Middleton said the bill is intended to provide lawmakers with comprehensive data on costs to law enforcement, health care, education, infrastructure, and taxpayers, and to support possible federal reimbursement claims. Several senators, including Hinojosa and Eckhardt, agreed that a study is needed but raised concerns about bias, the scope of the study, and whether the Comptroller’s Office rather than the governor’s office should conduct it. Middleton argued the governor’s office was the best coordinating entity because it could direct multiple agencies to provide data, while Hinojosa and others emphasized the Comptroller’s expertise and prior 2006 study. Public testimony was generally supportive of the idea of a study but critical of the bill’s framing. Sarah Cruz of the ACLU of Texas said the study should be a full cost-benefit analysis and warned that focusing only on costs could create an anti-immigrant narrative. Danny Woodward of the Texas Civil Rights Project also supported the concept but recommended moving the study to the Comptroller or, alternatively, creating a neutral commission. Jaime Pointe of Every Texan likewise supported updating the 2006 analysis and said state agencies should be able to cooperate with a governor-led study. Resource witnesses from the governor’s office, HHSC, TEA, OCA, TDCJ, and DPS explained that data collection would be uneven across agencies. HHSC and TEA said they often do not collect immigration status and, in TEA’s case, federal law limits schools from requesting such information; OCA and TDCJ said they could provide only partial or indirect data unless new reporting requirements were added. DPS said it already has Operation Lone Star data but would need to collect additional information if tasked with the broader study. The chair asked the governor’s office to provide a follow-up answer on separation-of-powers and related authority questions by the following Tuesday, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair without taking a vote on the bill.

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• federally recognized tribes, tribal police department or state commission enhancing interagency cooperation
• governor the authority to develop formal agreements with Mexican officials to improve border security cooperation
• This was an important step in strengthening cooperation between states, but as border conditions evolve
• just refines it to ensure that we're addressing the current environment with the right tools for cooperation

Bills: HB176, HB180

Keywords: tax, ad valorem, voter-approval, local government finance, property tax, repeal, tax rates, school finance, tax reduction, compressed tax rate, education, funding

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• investment in the United States totaling 14.1 billion, bolstering supply chains, resilience, industrial cooperation
• investment in the United States totaling 14.1 billion, bolstering supply chains, resilience, industrial cooperation
• investment in the United States totaling 14.1 billion, bolstering supply chains, resilience, industrial cooperation

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call, then recognized guests from Taiwan, including the Director General of Taiwan’s Midwest office and a vice consul. Members then read a resolution honoring Minnesota’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan and highlighting trade, agricultural exchanges, cultural ties, and Taiwan’s support for Minnesota during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution reaffirmed support for the Taiwan Relations Act, encouraged continued negotiations toward a bilateral trade agreement and a tax agreement to avoid double taxation, and supported Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations such as the United Nations, WHO, ICAO, UNFCCC, and INTERPOL. It also emphasized shared democratic values, peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and support for Minnesota businesses referring to Taiwan as Taiwan. Several members participated in reading the resolution, including Representatives Lee, Vang, Lee XP, Presnell, Nash, and Mueller. After the resolution reading, Representative Niska moved a recess to the call of the Speaker for photographs, and the motion prevailed, sending the House into recess.

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• Thank y'all for your cooperation and help. Bill's given a favorable report. Thank you.
• Thank y'all for your cooperation and help. Call them. Whichever bill's left.
• Thank y'all for your cooperation<00:10:31.320> and<00:10:31.440> help.

Bills: HB224, HB591, HB609, HB614, HB224, HB591, HB609, HB614

Keywords: HB224, Alabama, obstructing governmental operations, first responder, emergency responder, police, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, public safety, harassment, interference with emergency personnel, crime, Class A misdemeanor, law enforcement, emergency scene, scene control, 100 feet, stay back order, public safety and homeland security

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• My name is Victoria Clark West, and I'm the Executive Director at North Country Cooperative Foundation
• It's also important to note that MHCR funding is not limited to resident or cooperative purchases.
• Together, these investments—cooperative acquisition support, the manufactured home community redevelopment

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• plan has to be at the cooperative plan has to be at the cooperative district<03:32:48.160> level
• <03:50:07.040> with to provide and fund in cooperation with to provide and fund in cooperation
• Jeffrey's Cooperative School District.
• [snorts] in the Jeffrey Ring Cooperative [snorts] in the Jeffrey Ring Cooperative School<04:04:06.640
• 07:17.040> um<04:07:18.399> um cooperation is presumed and um um cooperation is presumed

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The Alabama Rural Electric Cooperative Legislative Reception is Cooperative Legislative Reception is
• Tulie is grateful for the cooperation we have with the great state cooperation we have with the great
• appreciating all the great cooperation appreciating all the great cooperation that this great state
• We have great cooperation with, you know, I I great cooperation with, you know, I I great cooperation
• , the Alabama Pharmacy Cooperative, the Alabama Pharmacy Cooperative, the Alabama Independent Pharmacy

Bills: HB 10, HB 12, HB 147, HB 1522, HB 422, HB 675, HB 204, HB 748, HB 912

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

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• Again, Cooper was trying to figure out who was behind this.
• Cooper Land gave me all of his data in the 2000s.
• Cooper Land gave me all of his data in the 2000s.
• Cooper Land gave me all of his data in the 2000s.
• And having some cooperation could save us a lot of challenges.

Summary: The committee met to review advanced nuclear energy issues in North Dakota, beginning with approval of the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon presented an overview of the advanced reactor landscape, distinguishing light-water SMRs, advanced Gen 4 reactors, and microreactors. The presentation emphasized that light-water SMRs are the most near-term deployable and use familiar low-enriched uranium fuel, while many Gen 4 designs may require high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALU), which is not yet supported by a mature U.S. supply chain. Nucleon also noted that advanced reactors are being developed primarily for industrial heat applications, while microreactors are niche, higher-cost systems for remote or mission-critical uses. Committee members asked about fuel availability, safety, recycling, and whether large reactors such as AP-1000s were evaluated; the presenter said fuel development is proceeding in parallel but remains a bottleneck, and that siting and grid capacity often make SMRs more practical than gigawatt-scale plants in North Dakota. Representatives from the National Association of State Energy Officials described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, regional coordination, grants, tax incentives, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and pilot programs. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and said states are focusing on multi-state coordination, demand aggregation, regulatory coordination, waste management, workforce readiness, and community engagement. They also discussed affordability tools such as construction work in progress (CWIP), financing incentives, and consumer protections, citing examples from Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Utah, Tennessee, and others. In response to questions, they explained that pilot programs often involve site-readiness and feasibility studies, and that the federal Nuclear Innovation Campus process is moving forward with multiple submissions while broader waste and recycling policy may require congressional action. The Public Service Commission said it would likely have a major role in any North Dakota nuclear project through certificate-of-public-convenience-and-necessity review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted gaps in current law for small reactors, co-located facilities, NRC coordination, and long-term site stewardship. The commissioner said the commission has no authority over a private, self-contained reactor not connected to the grid. The Department of Environmental Quality explained that the state regulates radioactive materials under its agreement-state authority, but NRC retains primacy over fission reactors; DEQ would likely assist with emergency planning and could have a larger role if fusion reactors emerge. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, requiring a dedicated radiological emergency preparedness program, training, drills, public outreach, and likely additional funding and staffing, with industry expected to bear much of the cost. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota’s water laws and prior-appropriation system are adequate for nuclear siting, that the Missouri River is the best likely source, and that no statutory or budget changes are currently needed from a water perspective. The committee recessed for lunch after these agency presentations.

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• To ensure everyone can view, hear, and understand today's proceedings, we ask for your cooperation in
• Currently, the townships, uh, can buy into a, uh, cooperative specifically for townships, but, uh, in
• can buy into a uh cooperative can buy into a uh cooperative specifically<00:31:41.519> for
• ><00:35:48.079> jointly various organizations to jointly various organizations to jointly cooperate
• cooperate cooperate um<00:35:50.480> to<00:35:50.800> provide<00:35:51.119> excellent

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• To ensure everyone can view, hear, and understand today's proceedings, we ask for your cooperation in
• Thank you for your cooperation and participation in the legislative process.
• To ensure everyone can view, hear, and understand today's proceedings, we ask for your cooperation in
• Thank you for your cooperation and participation in the legislative process. by gold ties.
• Thank you for your cooperation and participation in the legislative process. >> Mr.

Bills: HF3475, SF3832, HF3508, HF3917, HF3404, HF3593

Keywords: agriculture, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, investment, relief initiative, farm support, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances

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• Prayer today by Representative Cooper. Floor and gallery, please pray with me.
• And Representative Cooper would like to do a bill that says 3% error rate.
• Representative Cooper, closing on one second. Chair recognizes. Okay, psych.
• Chair recognizes Representative Cooper for closing comments. Mr. Chair, thank you so much.
• Representative Cooper. All right, Mr. Chair, I rise to a point of personal privilege.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• One of the reasons for that is because we know that cooperative extension services, which operate under
• sitting here this morning, and if you would, stand when I call your name: Jonathan Clem, Ryan Wilhelm, Cooper
• By fostering cooperation and dialogue, councils of government help ensure that local voices are heard
• of the 4-H members from Guadalupe County that are here with us today, and they're here with the cooperative
• of the 4-H members from Wadalupe County that are here with us today, and they're here with the cooperative

Keywords: 996, all

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• proposal that we worked hard on in the 2023 biennium, had strong support, and will help farmer cooperatives
• <00:37:06.480> purchase<00:37:06.960> equity help farmer cooperatives purchase equity
• help farmer cooperatives purchase equity in<00:37:07.760> green<00:37:08.040> fertilizer
• <00:41:42.640> agreement last week that the Cooperative agreement last week that the Cooperative
• this grant has enabled them Cooperative this grant has enabled them to<00:54:12.079> make<00:

Bills: HF1704

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• The A2 amendment is, uh, relates to, uh, 308C, our cooperative housing act.
• He does. >> Senator Westrom. >> Madam President, Senator Dibble, um, the intent of the cooperative rewrite
• technical issues or the more substantive issues because I think the spirit of the rewrite of the cooperative
• 34:21.200> in<00:34:21.320> 308<00:34:22.600> and<00:34:22.800> the cooperative
• uh law in 308 and the cooperative uh law in 308 and the opportunity opportunity opportunity the<00:34

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened under call, established a quorum, and heard a prayer and pledge. The main legislative business was House amendments to Senate File 2511, the liquor bill authorizing various municipalities to issue liquor licenses. Senators described it as a bipartisan “one-off” liquor bill with local provisions, including a St. Louis Park food hall license, Minneapolis food hall licenses, a Rochester Chateau Theater provision, expanded University of Minnesota liquor licensing flexibility, Brainerd’s Northern Pacific Center license, seasonal resort licensing, and a care-facility “granny happy hour” provision. Senator Wesenberg asked about a proposed 17-year-old server provision, and Senator Klein said it had been dropped and was never part of the Senate language. The Senate concurred in the House amendments to SF 2511, advanced it to third reading, and passed it on final passage by a vote of 56 ayes to 10 nays. The chamber also adopted committee reports, took up a confirmation calendar item, and unanimously confirmed Joseph Sullivan to another six-year term on the Public Utilities Commission after Senator Frentz reported unanimous committee support and cited broad stakeholder backing. On special orders, the Senate passed House File 3741, which modernizes educational assistance for children and spouses of prisoners of war and deceased veterans by moving coverage under the Minnesota GI Bill and increasing the benefit to $750; it passed 66-0. The Senate also passed Senate File 3622, a 97-page technical and conforming update to the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act. Senator Kroon highlighted changes for small common-interest communities, insurance responsibility in mixed-use buildings, buyer disclosure, court-rule alignment, and lien priority definitions. An A2 amendment delayed the effective date of a separate 308C cooperative housing rewrite for one year to allow more consumer-protection work; after discussion involving Senators Kroon, Dibble, and Westrom, the amendment was adopted, and SF 3622 then passed 67-0. The Senate later adjourned until the following Wednesday.

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• The prayer by Representative Nick Cooper and the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Michael Carbone
• Representative Cooper, Representative Kolodin, Representative Winninger, Representative Cooper, Representative
• Representative Cooper, Mr. Chair, I would explain my vote. Please proceed.
• Cooper votes aye. Thank you. Enjoy the title of this, and I vote aye. Mr. Cooper votes aye.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Effective threat assessment requires cooperation among schools, workplaces, mental health professionals
• Effective threat assessment requires cooperation among schools, workplaces, mental health professionals
• I think a perfect example, it didn't have to do with mass shootings, was Sheriff Cooper yesterday talking
• Sheriff Cooper yesterday talking about the early release of an elderly gentleman who violently kidnapped
• We need to communicate, collaborate, cooperate with all public safety because, you know, our kids are

Summary: The committee held a hearing on active and mass shootings in California, focusing on prevention, response, training, communications, and gaps in preparedness across law enforcement, schools, campuses, fire, EMS, and state agencies. Opening remarks emphasized the frequency and impact of gun violence, the need for faster coordinated response, and the importance of learning from recent tragedies such as the Stockton-area mass shooting described by Sheriff Patrick Withrow. The first panel included representatives from police, sheriff, and campus public safety agencies, who discussed incident command, interoperable communications, next-generation 911, threat assessment, emergency notification systems, and the value of joint drills and cross-agency planning. Witnesses also highlighted differences in training and authority across jurisdictions, especially for private university public safety departments versus public campus police. Campus representatives said they rely heavily on municipal law enforcement for armed response, while also using run-hide-fight protocols, text alerts, surveillance, and threat assessment teams. Members raised concerns about standardized training, after-action reviews, mental health resources, school resource officers, and whether campus safety plans and drills are sufficiently consistent or workable. Sheriff Withrow argued that early intervention and accountability are being weakened by well-intentioned laws, while other witnesses stressed prevention through relationships, diversion, and coordinated support services. The second panel from Cal OES, the Department of Education, POST, and EMSA described statewide systems and standards. Cal OES outlined its Reduce the Risk initiative, gun violence restraining orders, mutual aid, unified command, after-action reporting, and nonprofit security grants. The Department of Education explained California’s statutory school safety framework, annual safety plans, regulated armed assailant drills, and local flexibility, while acknowledging compliance gaps and the need for more mental health support. POST described the new requirement for 16 hours of standardized active shooter training for recruits and ongoing local training options. EMSA explained its role in medical response and terrorism training standards. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.