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• , we refined the language of those ideas into what we thought was a workable product.
• , we refined the language of those ideas into what we thought was a workable product.
• , we refined the language of those ideas into what we thought was a workable product.
• , we refined the language of those ideas into what we thought was a workable product.
• , we refined the language of those ideas into what we thought was a workable product.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Nonetheless, I think this is a potentially good idea that Senator Roundtree has.
• And one of the staffers said, you know, I bring an idea up to you and you say, did you think of this
• idea for a bill.
• What happened to the idea that we should allow trade to cross borders so that armies do not?
• Or the radical idea that talent and genius is everywhere.

Bills: LR509, LR510, LR511

Keywords: congratulations, Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame, Deloris Marshall Adamson, recognition, achievement, service, retirement, Nebraska Legislature, public service, legislature, Nebraska, 956, all

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• So the idea of lending credibility to it is just wrong.
• And it just keeps coming back because it's a bad idea.
• I know my colleagues don't want me to give the opposition any ideas. With that, I'm an aye.
• It's a very bad idea, and there is no rush.
• So I think that it is... ...not a good idea to move this bill forward, and I urge a no vote.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened, recorded attendance, dispensed with reading the journal, and recognized several guest groups, including landscape architects and FFA representatives who delivered plants to senators. The chamber then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a large number of bills and resolutions, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations, often after committee or floor amendments. Topics included public monies and cryptocurrency/stablecoin use by the state (SB 1042, SB 1043, SB 1044, SB 1045, SCR 1003, SCR 1033), attorney discipline and family court matters (SB 1039, SB 1139, SB 1147, SB 1148, SB 1328), public records, scholarship organizations, HOA flag rules, deed conveyances, environmental restrictions on solar radiation management, federal land acquisition consent, small modular reactors, water quality testing, and state revenue-related constitutional changes (SCR 1028). One notable procedural dispute occurred when an Epstein amendment to SB 1043 was ruled not germane; the chair’s ruling was upheld on a 14-10 division vote, and the bill later advanced without that amendment. The Senate also retained SB 1419 on the calendar. On later calendars, the Senate advanced health and human services measures focused on Arizona’s Access program and DCS, including SB 1052, SB 1115, SB 1149, SB 1193, SB 1233, SB 1345, SB 1346, and SB 1631. Testimony on SB 1115 centered on whether Access employees should be barred from remote work, with supporters arguing in-person work was needed and critics warning of staffing and service disruptions without a new facility or appropriation. SB 1233 drew discussion about a short cure period for administrative deficiencies; supporters said the bill addressed retaliatory enforcement practices, while opponents said the timeframe was too short. SB 1345 and SB 1346 also drew Access-related debate, including a floor amendment removing Access from SB 1345 and an objection that the bill could conflict with federal Medicaid law. The committee reports for these bills were adopted, and the measures were sent forward with do-pass recommendations. The Senate also advanced regulatory and utility-related bills on another calendar, including SB 1137, SB 1144, and SB 1205. SB 1137 dealt with underground facilities excavation notification and passed with a Kavanaugh floor amendment described as stakeholder-driven technical detail. SB 1144 addressed veterinary technician certification and education alternatives and passed with committee amendment. SB 1205, concerning motor vehicle booting fees regulation, was amended to require an appeals process for private parking lots using booting services after a senator described a personal experience of paying a boot fee and receiving no response to an appeal. The calendar was still in progress at the end of the transcript, with SB 1286 just beginning to be read.

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• impact it will have on the state budget, but I suspect that members of this committee have a good idea
• I wonder if you could give me an idea of the problem that has arisen.
• Have any ideas how I can get something out of the cloud that they’re unable to do?
• Not to hide my light under a bush basket, but I really think this is a great idea.
• So, I was trying to um great idea.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 219, which would revise the renewable portfolio standard by changing several class definitions, eliminating Class 2, lowering the utility obligation for Class 1 thermal renewable energy certificates from 2.2% to 1.7%, and adjusting alternative compliance payments. Representative Vose said the bill would save ratepayers an estimated $5.7 million annually, arguing that Class 2 is already saturated and that the changes would not materially affect renewable energy development. Members questioned the fiscal impact, with an amended fiscal note cited as showing a $1.2 million reduction in general fund revenue, and some members raised concerns that the bill could weaken one of the remaining incentives for renewable investment. The committee also reviewed the bill’s history, including that it had been added to HB 2 and then removed in conference committee. No vote was taken in the work session. The committee then heard House Bill 164, concerning local records retention and the creation of a local records manager position. Secretary of State David Scanlan testified that the position has existed in statute for years but has never been funded, and said the need has grown as records management has become more digital and ADA accessibility has become more important. He described the bill as a way to help towns preserve and digitize records, especially for smaller communities with limited resources, while keeping records locally when possible. Members asked about the fiscal note, the potential cost of a public website and storage system, and whether the state could start by funding the position alone; the secretary said the staffing cost estimate remained accurate but that storage costs could rise over time. Several members expressed support and suggested further discussion with the Department of Information or other agencies. The work session was then closed without action. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 365, which would provide proof of U.S. citizenship assistance for indigent voters. Secretary Scanlan said the bill is intended to help voters comply with the new voter registration documentation requirements by allowing the state to verify eligibility through federal, private, and other state databases, and by providing vouchers to cover the cost of obtaining documents such as birth certificates. He compared the proposal to the earlier voter ID law, which he said was successfully implemented with accommodations for voters lacking acceptable ID. Members asked how “indigent” would be defined and how the process would work for out-of-state-born applicants; the secretary said indigency would likely be based on a voter’s statement of inability to pay and that the state would help identify where to obtain records and, if necessary, verify them through outside databases. The discussion continued as the transcript ended, with no vote recorded.

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• Does anybody have an idea as to why the bill that was passed a year ago was passed?
• Does anybody have an idea as to why the bill that was passed a year ago was passed?
• We don't know what we're doing with that, but it's the idea.
• It's the go-no-go idea: do we have a license or do we not?
• it's the go no go it's it's the idea it's the go no go idea<00:29:09.279> do<00:29:10.080>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee hearing focused on House Bill 271, which would remove the exam requirement for licensure as a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA). The chair and several members expressed reservations about repealing a requirement that was only created in 2021, arguing that licensure should include some measurable demonstration of competency and that it is too early to judge whether the current standard is working. Members also raised concerns about the social work compact and the lack of uniformity across states, saying that changing the requirement now could undermine the standards New Hampshire agreed to at the outset. Testimony in support of the bill argued that the LSWA exam is a barrier for applicants because the level is intended for people without formal social work education, and the exam is the same national exam used for licensed social workers. The witness said there is only one LSWA in New Hampshire, so there is little pass/fail data, but noted that the Association of Social Worker Boards reported 78% of its membership favored retaining the exam. Supporters also emphasized that LSWA holders complete 30 hours of training and extensive supervised hours, and that they are not intended to work independently. Opponents or skeptics questioned whether the exam is the right measure for this role and asked for data showing actual failures or barriers. The discussion turned to possible alternatives, including a different exam, a practical skills assessment, or broader rulemaking authority for the board to set LSWA criteria. One suggestion was to amend the law to give the board authority to develop appropriate standards in rulemaking, rather than naming a specific exam in statute. Members also discussed whether the board could create a more suitable assessment and noted that the current law requires a national proctored examination approved by the board, but there is no national exam specifically for LSWA. No final vote or action was taken in the excerpt, and the subcommittee indicated it would gather more information, including the existing rule language, before moving the bill forward.

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• So, um, this is an idea.
• curious if you have any details or idea curious if you have any details or idea of<01:26:26.560>
• , didn't think of this particular idea, didn't think of this particular idea, but<01:30:17.280>
• I think you should just, uh, I think this is an extremely unpopular idea, extremely bad idea, and you
• Nothing has been ideas in there.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• These girls have no idea why they're called this, but they call themselves the Thumbro.
• We're merely supporting this idea.
• We're talking about the IDEA, the Disabilities Education Act, and the Rehab Act.
• a complaint against the school here in Oklahoma City. 33 complaints that they had failed to do the IDEA
• I don't think it serves the students in this state for this akamamie plan and idea to be put forth like

Bills: HB4028, HB4075, HB4077, HB4074, HB4076, SB1221, SB1921, SB2118, SB1932, SB2134, HCR1025, SB1432, HCR1024, HCR1022, SB1122, HB4029, HB4063, HB4073, HB4078, SB1936, SB44, SB237, SB248, SB1360, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB2143, SB1428, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB1427

Keywords: tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce

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• I have no idea the depth of this, so I really appreciate this, Representative.
• I have no idea the depth of this, so I really appreciate this, Representative.
• So I kind of get the general idea of this. And so anyway, thank you. I appreciate that. Thank you.
• So I kind of get the general idea of this. And so anyway, thank you. I appreciate that. Thank you.
• Do we have any idea what that number might be?

Bills: HB186, HB92, HJM1

Keywords: tax credit, land conservation, biodiversity, agricultural preservation, historic preservation, natural resources, open space, tax exemption, Social Security, income, retirement, financial relief, Taiwan, trade, technology, education, international relations, economic partnership, New Mexico, United States

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• The idea behind that, as he has shared, is The idea behind that, as he has shared, is due to the tragedy
• I returned, um, an idea, kind of a broad framework that just reiterates again, governor, um, when you
• The idea that, um, Democrats who wouldn't even give certain bills hearings when they had the majority
• The idea that um Democrats Minnesota.
• The idea that um Democrats who<00:02:53.040> wouldn't<00:02:53.360> even<00:02:53.680><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This idea is similar to what we saw in HB 5519 by Martinez Fisher, which proposed a 5% threshold.
• This idea is similar to what we saw in HB 5519 by Martinez Fisher with, which proposed a 5% threshold
• Do you have any idea how many companies were writing business in the state of Texas at the time?
• I think that the idea with that is to make sure that they understand what's going on on the coast and
• We think there are better ideas, um, about, uh, we do agree that we need to improve the stability of

Summary: The committee first took up several bills and voted them out favorably without amendment: SB 2857, relating to prescription drug purchasing proof for certain health benefit plan issuers and employers; SB 1307, relating to the biennial health coverage reference guide; and SB 527, relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia for certain pediatric dental services. Each of those motions passed on a 7-0 roll call. The main discussion centered on SB 1643, which would require prior approval from the Texas Department of Insurance for property and casualty rate changes above 10% from a previously filed rate. The chair framed it as a response to rate volatility and rising homeowners and auto premiums, while several members questioned whether it would slow a market that is already stabilizing and could encourage insurers to file repeated increases just under the threshold. Witnesses from consumer groups supported tighter oversight and argued for a lower threshold, while insurance industry representatives opposed the bill, saying Texas’s file-and-use system and competitive market work better and that the proposal could increase costs or create uncertainty. After testimony, SB 1643 was left pending. The committee then heard SB 1642, which would replace the single Texas Department of Insurance commissioner with a three-commissioner structure and an executive director. Supporters said it could improve accountability and transparency, while opponents argued the current single-commissioner model is more efficient and avoids confusion and added cost. Witnesses also raised concerns about open meetings issues, administrative expense, and the lack of a clear model from other states. SB 1642 was also left pending. Finally, the committee heard SB 2530, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association omnibus bill. The bill would make a number of changes to TWIA’s governance and finances, including exempting TWIA from certain taxes, moving its headquarters to a coastal county, changing board composition and voting rules, and lowering the probable maximum loss standard from 1-in-100 to 1-in-50. Supporters said the bill would strengthen TWIA’s reserve funding and improve local relevance, while opponents warned it could increase assessments, reduce reinsurance protection, and create operational risks by relocating the headquarters to the coast. The bill was left pending, and the committee then adjourned.

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• Innovative ideas that benefit communities across the United States would never have come to realization
• Ideas that start in a garage would be thrown away before they can ever be used.
• And that is when the idea for Colorful Resilience was born.
• So the idea was there, and it was a good one.
• He listened to me and told me it was an excellent idea. But they didn't fund startups.

Keywords: SBA, 7A loan program, underwriting standards, loan defaults, Community Advantage Program, small business funding, testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.

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• , by the way I love this idea, by the way I love this idea, >> but<00:21:20.320> uh<
• think there's full support for the idea. think there's full support for the idea.
• There was an idea should carry the risk.
• But um the idea here came up just now.
• <03:07:01.840> that then I'm I think it's a good idea that then I'm I think it's a good idea

Keywords: 916, all

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• I'm good at coming up with new ideas that are hard to solve.
• Gibson, for all your answers and ideas. We're all writing down ideas, so I appreciate that.
• One of the things that we really focus on is this idea of welcoming people back to the ocean.
• And the idea is they do that pre-application process together.
• The idea of doing this work as a nonprofit is, of course, to make sure that the seeds are accessible.

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Sea Level Rise and the California Economy focused on infrastructure, pollution, climate resilience, public health, access, and economic impacts of sea level rise in California, with an emphasis on San Diego and the Bay Area. Chair Tasha Boerner Horvath opened by describing the committee’s purpose, the state’s sea level rise action planning, and the need for better monitoring and early warning systems. She also referenced her prior bills AB 66 and AB 72, which supported Scripps research on coastal bluff collapse warning capabilities. Assembly Members David Alvarez and Jessica Caloza later joined and emphasized that sea level rise affects not only coastal communities but inland areas as well, and that the issue should inform future legislative and budget decisions. In the first panel, Dr. Mark Merrifield of Scripps Institution of Oceanography described observed sea level rise of roughly 0.8 to 0.9 feet since the early 1900s, with acceleration expected by mid-century and potentially much greater rise by 2100 depending on emissions. He highlighted flooding, groundwater rise, beach and cliff erosion, salinization, and risks to transportation, sewage, ports, and national security. Dave Gibson of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board discussed how sea level rise affects wastewater systems, stormwater, contaminated sites, wetlands, and coastal groundwater basins, and said the board is requiring climate adaptation planning, updating stormwater permits, and seeking more flexible state permitting and mitigation tools. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for better mapping, more monitoring, and more state funding, especially if federal support from NOAA and other agencies declines. The second panel addressed public health, equitable access, and local economies. Ramon Chiras of Un Mar de Colores described how sea level rise, pollution, and access barriers threaten the Tijuana River Valley and Imperial Beach, especially for underserved communities and youth programs that rely on safe, welcoming access to the ocean. He stressed the cultural and spiritual importance of coastal access and the need for water safety and environmental education. Jessica Fane of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission explained that the Bay Area faces major economic exposure from sea level rise, citing a regional estimate of $96 billion in adaptation costs versus $230 billion in potential losses from inaction, and said BCDC is working with local governments under SB 272 on shoreline adaptation planning, funding, and regulatory innovation. Members discussed the tension between environmental permitting and the need to move projects faster, including the possibility of planned retreat in some areas and the use of simultaneous permitting and longer-term state authority to streamline adaptation work. In the final panel, Philip Gibbons of the Port of San Diego described the port’s climate adaptation efforts and its vulnerability assessments under AB 691. He said the port manages state tidelands, supports maritime commerce and recreation, and is already seeing flooding at king tides and during El Niño events, including storm-drain backflow and damage to bikeways and parks. He explained that future sea level rise could inundate major port areas and disrupt operations, underscoring the need for continued planning, mitigation, and infrastructure investment. The hearing did not take formal votes, but it concluded with a clear call for more science, funding, coordination, and regulatory streamlining to prepare California’s coast and nearby communities for worsening sea level rise impacts.

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• We want to hear what are the creative ideas, what are the questions that still need to be answered as
• So to try to make this a robust exploration of these ideas, we're going to change our normal committee
• So, I mean, do we have an idea of how large is that number?
• So any creative ideas you have for us there, lightning rounds again, right?
• So the idea is, I think that's exactly the point.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We're going to hear two ideas from Senator Johnson Stewart.
• We're going to hear two ideas from Senator Johnson Stewart.
• We also want to support the idea in Senate File 2092 of the per kilowatt hour fee.
• <00:43:33.599> that Senator Jazinski has an idea that Senator Jazinski has an idea that everybody
• Can you give us an idea of who the spectators are and where they're coming from?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• God just called us in and said, hey, you know, got an idea for...
• And as you consider the tweaks of legislation, and I think it's a really great idea that you're doing
• <00:30:57.679> for hey you know got an idea for hey you know got an idea for and<00:30:59.360
• Chair, I have no idea what staff you're referencing.
• Chair, I have no idea what staff you're referencing.

Bills: HF1051, HF16

Keywords: sacred communities, micro units, religious institutions, housing regulations, homelessness, conditional use permits, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, sanctuary city, noncooperation ordinance, ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal immigration authorities, deportation, undocumented immigrant, undocumented person, immigration status data, data sharing, preemption, local government

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• Does anybody have an idea of what we're looking at cost-wise on this bill?
• Does anybody have an idea of what we're looking at cost-wise on this bill?
• They seemed to have no idea what I was talking about.
• They say they have no idea. They don't have anything like that. No, no idea.
• Senator Abeler: ... the same idea.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As part of that process, MnDOT takes a look at the eligibility of those project ideas to see if that
• As part of that process, MnDOT takes a look at the eligibility of those project ideas to see if that
• As part of that process, MnDOT takes a look at the eligibility of those project ideas to see if that
• Thank you, Representative Robbins, for bringing forward this really responsible idea here.
• forward this really responsible uh idea forward this really responsible uh idea here<01:34:40.480

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This bill came as an idea of trying to improve efficiency for some of our larger businesses as they go
• <00:25:36.120> so<00:25:36.760> as up there just to give you an idea so as up there
• just to give you an idea so as we<00:25:37.039> look<00:25:37.200> at<00:25:37.360>
• The idea is to encourage more people to go into being a state trooper. It's a critical area.
• <01:40:41.840> further idea further idea further discussion<01:40:44.159> see<01:40:44.440

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• say no to any idea.
• It seems like we have no idea how fast, right?
• Yeah, but I don’t have any idea.
• Or do we have any idea of that? Thank you.
• So that gives you an idea of the number of animals, Florida.

Keywords: 1184, house, all