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• That's really the only vehicle that can provide SNAP-authorized retailers the... allow flexibility.
• Common Sense Act at the federal level that's really the only vehicle that can that can provide SNAP authorized
• retailers the That can provide SNAP-authorized retailers the protections that they need.
• Technically, right now, any SNAP-authorized retailer that is rounding would be in violation of the SNAP
• successfully, demonstrating that this is a practical modernization of cash handling that reflects current economic

Bills: H5036 , H5138

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Keywords: tariff transparency, consumer disclosure, price transparency, vehicle pricing, Monroney label, auto dealer, car manufacturer, retail pricing, shelf tag, receipt disclosure, online storefront, import duties, trade taxes, Chapter 93A, Attorney General enforcement, consumer protection, federal preemption, customs, supply chain costs, tariff surcharge

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• Congressional Authority almost every Congressional Authority almost every Republican<00:44:43.079><c>
• Miller-Meeks from Iowa. The gentlewoman from Iowa is recognized for one minute. Thank you, Mr.
• I yield. develop treatment that are derivatives develop treatment that are derivatives of<03:42:19.479
• This bill is a serious economic, national security, and environmental vote.
• It is a public health issue, and it is an economic issue.

Bills: HR117 , HR27

Keywords: committee, House of Representatives, ethics, government, House Resolution 117, H.Res. 117, HR117, committee assignment, committee chair, House Committee on Ethics, Ethics Committee, House ethics, member conduct, congressional ethics, House organization, internal resolution, Mr. Guest, standing committee, leadership appointment, tolling program

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• Development.
• I move that Senate File 4455 be withdrawn from the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development, given
• </c> and Economic Development. and Economic Development.
• </c> the Committee on Jobs and Economic the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development.<00:39:14.720>
• </c> Committee on Jobs and Economic Committee on Jobs and Economic Development,<00:39:50.600><c> given

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• That bill be questions to the author. Questions to the author.
• The questions will be directed to the author. Questions? See none.
• I'm not sure how the economics is gonna work out.
• And I'm gonna go back to economics.
• Leader had a request from the author to lay over Senate Bill 1555.

Bills: SB2102 , SB1940 , SB1625 , SB1442 , SB1623 , SB1242 , SB1949 , SB1592 , SB1913 , SB592 , SB992 , SB1241 , SB259 , SB1928 , SB1426 , SB1531 , SB1561 , SB1122

Keywords: credit card fees, merchant discounts, payment card network, interchange fees, transparency in fees, Oklahoma law, payment card, rebate, merchant, tax compliance, health insurance, mandate, impact analysis, insurance department, public health, access to healthcare, SB1442, alcoholic beverage control, ABLE Commission, liquor license fees

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• A lot of these guidelines are going to be developed in collaboration with the State Department of Education
• </c><00:10:12.160><c> going</c><00:10:12.320><c> to</c><00:10:12.480><c> be</c><00:10:13.200><c> developed
• </c><00:10:14.399><c> in</c> guidelines are going to be developed in guidelines are going to be developed
• The Department of Early development.
• It's a part of their professional development.

Bills: HB329 , HB8 , HB353 , HB329 , HB8 , HB353 , HB50 , HB78 , HB225 , SB75 , SB209 , HB50 , HB78 , HB225 , SB75 , SB209

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, tobacco regulation, vaping, sales restrictions, youth protection, tobacco compliance, public health, education programs, electronic nicotine delivery systems, judicial compensation, salary adjustments, district attorneys, Judges, local officials, computer science, education reform

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• Full practice authority and licensure in all states are essential. So...
• Now, products have been developed.
• We represent the 39 Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs) across the state.
• I'm going to ask my question that I asked to the author of the bill.
• Bill author, that is more of a what we call a night guard type situation.

Bills: HB46 , HB35 , HB4490 , HB4454 , HB2188 , HB3078 , HB4743 , HB2556 , HB46 , HB5342 , HB4783 , HB3785 , HB5278 , HB1639 , HB2581 , HB4224 , HB4070 , HB4099 , HB4882 , HB3794

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits

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• OK, and is that a full practice authority state? They are not.
• As physicians, we have that authority.
• It's not just outdated, but it's economically irrational.
• With the delegation authority, do APRNs...
• We want to do delegation authority to increase access.

Bills: HB35 , HB4490 , HB4454 , HB2188 , HB3078 , HB4743 , HB2556 , HB46 , HB5342 , HB4783 , HB3785 , HB5278 , HB1639 , HB2581 , HB4224 , HB4070 , HB4099 , HB4882 , HB3794 , HB46

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, disclosure, next of kin, public information, deceased persons, privacy rights, patient solicitation, marketing practices, healthcare regulation, task force, deceptive advertising, nurse aide, certification, Texas Board of Nursing, healthcare workforce, nursing standards

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• </c> location in Branson, Missouri, developed location in Branson, Missouri, developed a<00:16:03.519
• </c><00:36:57.119><c> But</c> aotments uh in order to develop. But aotments uh in order to develop.
• Henson of Iowa. Pursuant to House Resolution 1438, the gentlewoman from Iowa, Ms.
• The gentlewoman from Iowa reserves.
• Our adversaries are economically.

Bills: HCR89 , HB1722 , HB7283 , HB8205 , HB7008 , HB8800

Keywords: Iran, war powers, War Powers Resolution, hostilities, military force, Congressional authorization, declaration of war, AUMF, foreign policy, national security, self-defense, U.S. Armed Forces, Middle East, executive war powers, troop withdrawal, intelligence sharing, counterintelligence, diplomatic facilities, regional security, anti-war resolution

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• </c> thank you you were even a uh co-author thank you you were even a uh co-author on<00:07:49.479><c
• </c><01:31:56.520><c> something</c> go in chapter 14 and develop something go in chapter 14 and develop
• Maybe that's something you and the author can talk about.
• Iowa had full discretion. North Dakota had full discretion, of course.
• </c><02:11:12.440><c> by</c> have heard um uh 30 bills 15 authored by have heard um uh 30 bills 15 authored

Committee: Senate Taxes

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• Development and Technology.
• We also have with us the Economic Development and Technology Committee chair, Ilon, to get started.
• Chair: Are there any questions for the Committee on Economic Development and Technology?
• We’re going to also make the same recommendation for the Committee on Economic Development and members
• Vice Chair: We’re going to also make the same recommendation for the Committee on Economic Development

Committee: House Agriculture & Food Systems

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• And they also wanted to add a section to give them the authority to enact rules and regulations.

Bills: HB441 , HB425 , HB416

Committee: Senate Healthcare

Keywords: speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, mental health, regional authority, board of directors, local governance, public health, sudden cardiac arrest, automated external defibrillator, AED, school safety, emergency response, cardiac emergency response plan, training, athletic events, first aid

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• effect of restricting a person's or entity's ability to use a utility service of a provider that is authorized
• diligence, if there is a safety violation, which was a code violation to 54 or 58, they have the full authority

Bills: HB407 , SB306 , SB320 , SB321

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: local redevelopment, tax payments, transient occupancy, state revenue, authority powers, transparency, discretionary accounts, government accountability, public access, online publication, liquefied petroleum gas, safety regulations, public gathering places, cylinder storage, proximity regulations, drycleaning, environmental remediation, pollution, hazardous waste, trust fund

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• So the thing that's missing is they don't... ...not reach full brain development.
• That's the finding of the Iowa Attorney General.
• He argued this is a key economic development issue in the Commonwealth because some of the most frequent
• Understanding, this is under litigation, but the Iowa...
• It's just an economic development issue.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several financial services bills, with the main focus on cryptocurrency kiosk regulation, financial literacy, and earned wage access. Legislators and witnesses described widespread crypto-related scams targeting older adults, often involving impersonation, urgency, spoofed phone numbers, and rapid transfers through kiosks that are difficult to trace or recover. Supporters of the kiosk bills said Massachusetts needs licensing, registration, transaction limits, warning notices, receipts, refund protections, and other safeguards; some also urged a “pause” or hold on transactions to give victims time to reconsider and allow law enforcement to intervene. The Attorney General’s office, AARP, local law enforcement, and several prosecutors and sheriffs backed the consumer-protection approach, while Bitcoin Depot supported a narrower regulatory framework but opposed low fee caps and strict daily limits, arguing they would function like a ban and reduce legitimate use. Witnesses from Waltham police, Middlesex and Essex County law enforcement, and the AG’s office said crypto scams are growing quickly, losses are often unrecoverable once funds move, and current tools are limited. They described cases involving elderly victims losing thousands of dollars, and said warnings alone are not enough because scammers keep victims on the phone and guide them through the process. Some witnesses said a temporary hold or refund mechanism has worked in at least one case, while others emphasized that transaction limits and visible disclosures could reduce harm even if they do not stop fraud entirely. The AG’s office also said it would submit written opposition to separate earned wage advance legislation, while DailyPay testified in support of that bill, saying earned wage access helps workers bridge short-term gaps without debt or credit reporting. The committee also heard support for mandatory financial literacy education from Representative Jim Hawkins, who said high school students need instruction on credit, debt, and inflation before they enter adulthood. In addition, the committee took testimony on litigation financing bills from insurance industry representatives, who argued for disclosure and regulation of predatory litigation lending and warned about foreign interference and reduced plaintiff recoveries. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; members asked questions throughout, and the chair noted the need to move testimony along because of time constraints.

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• </c><00:02:58.000><c> Antitrust</c><00:02:58.560><c> Act,</c> author of the Sherman Antitrust Act, author
• ,</c> Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa, and and and Wisconsin
• Maybe we can develop that at some time. Um but thank you very much.
• Maybe we can develop that at bit too. Maybe we can develop that at some<01:04:07.440><c> time.
• Travis Berth, who is here with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa.

Committee: Senate Labor

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• These bills seem to avoid authority over utility-scale development and local authority over utility-scale
• development.
• The economic... The economic impact is significant.
• to develop good policy.
• to develop good policy.

Committee: House Utilities

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2383, Representative Simmons’s bill addressing theft of copper and other infrastructure-related property. After a brief executive session and no further discussion, the committee voted the bill do pass by a roll call of 17 ayes, 1 no, and 1 present. The committee then heard House Bill 2711, sponsored by Representative Deal, which would lower the assessed valuation of broadband communications equipment from 33.5% to 12% for new broadband equipment placed in service after August 28, 2026, with a proposed sunset period discussed as part of a substitute. Representative Deal and several industry witnesses, including AT&T, Verizon, Missouri Cable Association, Missouri Broadband Providers Association, Missouri Chamber, and electric co-ops, argued the measure would improve Missouri’s competitiveness, encourage private investment, and help expand broadband in rural and underserved areas. Opponents, including county assessors, argued the bill would reduce local tax revenue, create unequal treatment, and could become a precedent for other industries. Committee members questioned whether the bill would apply only to new builds or also to upgrades and existing infrastructure, and whether the tax relief would actually drive expansion into rural areas. The committee then began hearing House Bills 2402 and 2816, which deal with solar energy siting and taxation. The sponsors described the bills as setting local assessment rules for solar projects, establishing a per-megawatt valuation, requiring larger setbacks from homes, schools, and churches, and limiting the amount of tillable land that can be used for solar in a county, while also addressing Chapter 100 agreements and decommissioning concerns. Supporters, including Missouri Farm Bureau and county officials, said the bills would provide needed guardrails, local control, and more consistent taxation. Opponents and affected landowners said existing solar projects have caused glare, dust, noise, and property value concerns, while some developers said they wanted clearer statewide rules and consistency for future projects. The committee did not take final action on the solar bills before going into recess.

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• They have no vision, no plan for economic growth.
• Do you remember your high school economics class?
• DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR HIGH SCHOOL ECONOMICS CLASS?
• development, and higher education to this role.
• DEVELOPMENT, HIGHER EDUCATION TO THIS ROLE.

Bills: HB1670 , HR493 , HR492 , HR491 , HB5140 , HB4922 , HR713 , HR721 , HB2721 , HR707

Keywords: fertility, health benefits, family planning, assisted reproductive technology, employees, fertility treatment, ART, in vitro fertilization, IVF, infertility, family building, reproductive health, oocyte preservation, sperm preservation, embryo preservation, artificial insemination, gamete donation, embryo genetic testing, federal employee health benefits, FEHB

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• However, developers should not be given special opportunities for new development, and that's what his
• However, developers should not be given special opportunities for new development, and that's what his
• It's actually an economic driver.
• It also is very similar to current exemptions for economic development projects.
• I'm familiar with site selection and economic development, and I understand it.

Bills: S0092 , S0110 , S0192 , S0212 , S0260 , S0350 , S0394 , S0422 , S0434 , S0442 , S0484 , S0546 , S0556 , S0684 , S0696 , S0706 , S0748 , S0786 , S0820 , S0824 , S0838 , S0840 , S0848 , S0856 , S0962 , S1000 , S1014 , S1036 , S1050 , S1054 , S1080 , S1118 , S1134 , S1338 , S1480 , S1500 , S1506 , S1622 , S1724

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: employee protections, whistleblower, retaliation, public trust, ethics complaint, Commission on Ethics, Public Employees Relations Commission, public employee, local government attorney, public officer, adverse personnel action, protected disclosure, whistleblower retaliation, state agency, independent contractor, public employment, civil service, reinstatement, back pay, front pay

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• development.
• Our Legendary Harvest project also created this opportunity for agriculture and economic development.
• So I've heard several of you talking about the economic development and what that means for water and
• development.
• AgTech is and what AgTech can do and how it can drive economic development in areas.

Committee: Joint Agriculture and Water Management Committee

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• America's economic strength, Mr.
• America's economic strength, reforms.
• </c> develop our resources doesn't end there. develop our resources doesn't end there.
• </c> This is not just bad economics. This is not just bad economics.
• </c> energy economy, on the economic energy economy, on the economic development<02:25:44.319><c> that

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• <00:14:31.839><c> next</c> Development next Development next slide<00:14:34.040><c> um</c><00:14:34.160
• </c><00:22:14.120><c> and</c><00:22:14.279><c> enforces</c> Division develops and enforces Division develops
• </c> provisions of the women's Economic provisions of the women's Economic Security<00:25:12.880><c>
• </c><00:38:23.119><c> of</c> program s uh supports the development of program s uh supports the development
• </c> standard of Workforce Development standard of Workforce Development programs<01:23:55.320><c> because

Committee: Senate Labor