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• As you've probably heard just now about the new E-pull tab restrictions that were legislated in 2023
• As you've probably heard just now about the new E-pull tab restrictions that were legislated in 2023
• from charitable gambling at all probably from charitable gambling at all probably because<00:32:
• It's probably, Mr.
• <01:04:29.640> us<01:04:29.920> financial which has caused us financial which has caused

Bills: HF169, HF195, HF194, HF1756, HF2133

Keywords: HF169, Minnesota insurance, health plan, summary of benefits and coverage, SBC, patient assistance program, deductible, health insurer, consumer disclosure, out-of-pocket costs, medical assistance funds, copay assistance, health coverage transparency, chapter 62Q, enrollee, HF195, Fairmont, street reconstruction, bonding bill, capital investment

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• will likely cause and has caused the will likely cause and has caused the price<00:16:03.600>
• In the reverse, if prices start to fall, but that causes transactions to increase, that can also cause
• In the reverse, if prices start to fall, but that causes transactions to increase, that can also cause
• Yes, I I think that's probably accurate. Yes, I I think that's probably accurate.
• causing some of our inventory problems. causing some of our inventory problems.

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• of crime, but That they're the cause of crime.
• We are taking the tool and saying it caused the problem instead of... ...and saying it caused the problem
• You have to have probable cause. But the Second Amendment was there.
• You have to have probable cause. But the Second Amendment was there.
• I probably have gotten close to 800 emails — 800.

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• not already aware, which I'm probably not already aware, which I'm probably sure<00:10:15.720>
• :25.880> today<00:20:26.400> 400 it's probably sitting at today 400 it's probably sitting
• Maybe the revenues are probably fairly level. But the costs has went up.
• our revenues are down probably 40%. our revenues are down probably 40%.
• revenues are probably fairly revenues are probably fairly fairly fairly fairly level. level. level.

Keywords: 00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:22 Overview/Impact of Executive Order 47:02 General Funds in Road Plan 50:37 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met for its first meeting and received an overview from Transportation Cabinet officials on the governor’s executive order responding to high gas prices. Deputy Secretary Mike Hancock and budget director Shawn McKiernan explained that the order declared a state of emergency, reduced the state motor fuels tax by 10 cents per gallon, froze the tax rate for FY27, and urged Congress to suspend the federal gas tax. They said the emergency regulation would remain in effect until the war in Iran ends or Kentucky gas prices fall below $3 per gallon, and that any transportation budget shortfalls could be covered by the state budget reserve trust fund if requested later by the governor. McKiernan estimated the 10-cent reduction would reduce the road fund by about $26.8 million per month, with roughly 44% flowing to county road aid, rural secondary, and municipal road aid. He said the immediate impact to counties and cities would be about $11.8 million for one month, while the cabinet would see about $15 million per month less available for its own use. He also said the freeze on the FY27 motor fuels tax rate would prevent a scheduled increase and, compared with the budget assumption, would produce about $42 million in net additional revenue, split between local governments and the cabinet. He added that if the reduction lasted through December, the major transportation programs could be down about 16.9% from budgeted levels. Members focused on the effect on local governments, the road fund, and the cabinet’s cash management process. Several senators and representatives criticized the executive order as short-sighted or political, while others emphasized the need for a long-term solution to transportation funding. Questions were raised about how make-whole payments to counties and cities would be handled, how the cabinet manages cash flow, and whether the state should continue relying on general fund transfers to support the road plan. Cabinet officials said they would work with lawmakers, explained that project authorizations are managed based on cash flow and seasonal spending patterns, and noted that construction and maintenance costs have risen sharply, making revenue adequacy a continuing concern.

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• Commissioner Strom is probably teaching on Tuesdays and Thursdays, right? OK.
• It will probably result in quicker resolutions.
• Therefore, no good cause could be found.
• There is a good cause exemption to this deadline.
• Did we, are, are we moving to find good, a good cause determination? Uh, it sounds like, yes.

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• cause of death too in people with cancer.
• I will never have kids because I have a genetic mutation that causes blood clots.
• And the leading cause... very dangerous.
• And the leading cause.
• The second leading cause of premature death among those ages 10 to 24 is suicide, and the leading cause

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber approved the journal and adopted the special order report, and the Speaker announced a schedule change canceling the floor on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The main business was CS for HB 7033, the House tax package, presented by Rep. Duggan. He described a broad set of tax changes, including the previously passed sales tax rate reduction from 6% to 5.25%, exemptions for certain bullion sales, changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use, property tax administration updates, affordable housing-related exemptions, repeal of the aviation fuel tax, delayed natural gas fuel tax implementation, corporate income tax changes, and other provisions. Debate focused heavily on the TDT section and the bill’s property tax relief structure. Amendments to preserve local flexibility or remove the TDT restrictions were offered and debated; one Duggan amendment was adopted to allow local governments to keep 25% of TDT revenues for general use while directing 75% to property tax relief, and another amendment requiring audit certification of compliance was also adopted. A combined reporting amendment offered by Rep. Eskamani to close corporate tax loopholes was debated at length but failed. On final passage, supporters argued the bill provides immediate, permanent tax relief and affordability help, while opponents said it diverts tourism dollars away from local needs and could harm tourism-dependent counties and services. CS for HB 7033 passed the House 78-29. The chamber then took up CS for CS for HB 1221 on local option taxes, which would give local governments more control over certain local taxes and, as presented, redirect TDT revenues toward property tax relief with some local flexibility. After questions and amendments, including a Miller amendment allowing 25% of TDT revenue for general purposes and another accountability amendment, the bill moved to final debate. Members split sharply: supporters framed it as immediate tax relief and local accountability, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism marketing, infrastructure, and county budgets. The transcript ends during closing debate on HB 1221, before final passage is recorded.

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• And it would probably be 2 to 3 years before we feel the impact of this.
• But this is a segment of the voting population that causes the accidents. We have the data. Okay.
• They they're probably losing a lot more revenue than what we're allowing in in this bill.
• He's not only one of the most dangerous, but also one of the most widespread causes of crashes.
• It talked about all of these other distractions that cause Rex and cause death on our streets.

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• If I do that, then you all can probably understand chaos ensues. Right? So we don't.
• cause that malpractice occurred or not.
• Probably $350 million seems to be the number discussed.
• I don't have numbers to prove it, but we think this is probably going to be impacted.
• And I know there are Other states in the union that probably are.

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• Um, I do have to say that I am probably Um, I do have to say that I am probably the<00:10:42.240
• The number one cause of death.
• I believe legislators probably still do.
• I believe legislators probably still do.
• said<02:36:05.040> everything I think I've probably said everything I think I've probably

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• order in a way, and from my perspective a call to action, which I think most people in this room probably
• Way, and from my perspective a call to action, which I think most people in this room probably share.
• long before this summer, a bit of history in terms of school shootings: Red Lake and Rollcall re- probably
• LONG BEFORE THIS SUMMER A BIT OF HISTORY IN TERMS OF SCHOOL SHOOTINGS RED LAKE AND ROLLCALL RE- PROBABLY
• Every one of us probably has stories to tell.

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• They cause clogs, they cause backups, as Josie mentioned.
• By then, they knew that styrene causes cancer, along with other illnesses.
• I probably don't need to list all the ways that plastic pollution is harmful by now.
• I probably don't need to list all the ways that plastic pollution is harmful by now.
• I'm probably mispronouncing your last name; I apologize.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a heavily attended hybrid hearing focused primarily on plastics reduction bills, along with a few local and related waste-management measures. Chair Rauch and Chair Barber outlined strict testimony rules because of the large number of speakers. Before the plastics docket, the committee heard support for a local Sharon sewer-extension bill for a Sunrise Senior Living project, and the bill’s proponents said the project would help address senior housing needs and would still require MWRA and local approvals. The chairs also noted a separate local matter involving Sharon and the MWRA. A major portion of the hearing centered on the Plastics Reduction Act and related bills addressing single-use plastics, including plastic bags, polystyrene, black plastic, plastic beverage bottles, non-flushable wipes, skip-the-stuff provisions, and truth-in-labeling. Sponsors and supporters said the bills would reduce litter, microplastics, greenhouse gas emissions, and municipal waste costs, while creating statewide consistency and supporting environmental justice communities. Several speakers cited local bans already adopted by many Massachusetts cities and towns, and many urged the committee to advance comprehensive statewide action. The committee also heard testimony on a boat wrap recycling bill, a mattress recycling bill, and a bill to prohibit hotels from providing small plastic toiletries. Municipal officials and waste professionals supported extended producer responsibility for paint and labeling for non-flushable wipes, saying these measures would shift costs away from cities and towns and reduce strain on wastewater systems. The Massachusetts Municipal Association, Mayor Ruth Ann Fuller of Newton, and a Franklin County waste official all backed paint EPR and wipes labeling. Fire Chief Brian Nardelli testified for the Fire Chiefs Association in support of lithium-ion battery legislation, citing fire safety and disposal concerns. Other speakers, including environmental groups, local activists, and business representatives, supported bag and polystyrene bans, though the Retailers Association of Massachusetts urged any bag policy to be truly statewide and said any bag fee should be retained by retailers. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• No, you were starting to build the compact disc booklet probably in the car.
• That's probably the best person to do this. All right, good morning, Brian Blackwood.
• We will probably... Us go away? Or do you still pursue those two items?
• But at the same time, if you know that, to cause problems, we don't have a concern.
• And you think if they have the safety, if they have this bill, then we can probably...

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 by Senator Myers, a major workers’ compensation overhaul centered on creating an all-claims medical database, requiring electronic reporting and billing, and modernizing fee schedule and claims data collection. Myers said the bill was designed to improve transparency, reduce disputes, address outliers and abuse, and help injured workers return to work faster. The committee adopted technical amendments, then considered a large amendment set combining portions of House bills 780 and 1101, which added preliminary determination procedures, fraud language, temporary total disability and supplemental earnings benefit changes, and a fallback deadline for the department to establish a fee schedule if no agreement is reached by 2029. Several members and witnesses objected that the amendments were dropped late and would turn SB 408 into an omnibus bill; supporters argued the package was the best chance for comprehensive reform. After debate, the committee adopted the amendments and reported SB 408 favorably as amended. Testimony on SB 408 was sharply divided. Supporters, including some providers and injured-worker advocates, said the bill’s core value was transparency through the database and that the system needed modernization and a better fee schedule. Opponents argued the added amendments would burden pro se claimants, expand litigation, and weaken injured workers’ rights, especially through fraud and preliminary hearing provisions. Committee members also questioned whether the combined package was germane and whether it should be allowed to move as a single reform measure. Louisiana Workforce Commission staff explained the timeline for data collection, electronic billing, dispute rules, and eventual fee schedule rulemaking, and said the department could execute the law as amended. The committee then turned to House Bill 585 by Representative Chasson, concerning workplace violence and safety plans for small-box discount retailers. The bill was revised through a substitute that required covered retailers to develop and submit a written workforce safety plan, or submit an existing plan if one already existed. Representative Glorioso raised concerns that requiring a written safety plan could create new civil liability under Louisiana’s assumption-of-duty doctrine and increase litigation and insurance costs. Chasson responded that the intent was simply to encourage safety planning and that businesses already had such plans. The committee discussed possible narrowing language, but the transcript ends before a final disposition on HB 585 is shown.

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• And I think simply making these probably placards, much like you see in the break rooms at work, visible
• Representative V, I think that's probably the best pathway forward is to have the commissioner design
• <00:07:33.560> significant bill will cause significant bill will cause significant confusion
• being so expansive it would cause being so expansive it would cause hardships<00:08:38.680> for
• tenants safer but will instead cause tenants safer but will instead cause confusion<00:09:17.440

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• You probably know better than anyone about Black Mesa on the Navajo Nation.
• You probably know better than anyone about Black Mesa on the Navajo Nation.
• I think it has caused economic problems to the state of Arizona.
• I think it has caused economic problems to the state of Arizona.
• Berry probably pulled the fire alarm or something.

Bills: HB2026, HB2027, HB2028, HB2031, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2101, HB2102, HB2103, HB2260, HB2278, HB2827, HB2932, HB2933, HB2934, HB2986, HCM2009, HCR2038

Keywords: assured water supply, groundwater, commingling, commingled water, water supply, Arizona Department of Water Resources, ADWR, active management area, AMA, subdivision plat, development approval, water rights, municipal provider, private water company, certificate of assured water supply, written commitment of water service, groundwater savings credits, gray water reuse, replenishment district, Central Arizona Project

Summary: The committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water heard and advanced several bills and memorials focused on water policy, mining, environmental regulation, and professional licensing. HB 2260, a veterinary board measure, HB 2986, an ADEQ cleanup/omnibus bill, and HB 2827, which extends Pinal AMA groundwater fee authority and related fund deadlines, all received due pass recommendations on unanimous 10-0 votes. HB 2078, clarifying that public notice for new aggregate mine reclamation plans applies only to new plans and can be satisfied by certain local notices, also passed 9-1 after testimony from the sponsor and mining industry representatives. HCM 2009, urging Congress to amend the Antiquities Act, address split estate mineral rights, and streamline mining permits, passed 5-4 along party lines and drew support from mining interests and opposition from members concerned about federal land protection and monuments. HCR 2038, supporting a seven-state Colorado River agreement, passed 9-1 with testimony emphasizing the importance of a negotiated river settlement to Arizona’s economy, food supply, and national security. The committee then took up a series of water-management bills that generated more extensive debate. HB 2026, which narrows how ADWR evaluates water availability by focusing on proposed dedicated supplies even if commingled in delivery systems, passed 6-4 despite concerns that it echoed previously vetoed language and could weaken water security. HB 2027, as amended, would limit application of Pinal AMA-style rules in the Phoenix AMA and alter physical-availability review for applicants enrolled in the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District; it passed 6-4 after strong opposition from CAP, municipal water users, and ADWR, who warned it could undermine assured water supply designations and CAGRD obligations, while home builders argued it was a fairness issue for development. HB 2028, removing ADWR’s exemption from appealable administrative-completeness determinations, passed 6-4 over agency concerns that it would turn deficiency letters into formal appeals and add workload, while supporters said it would give applicants the same legal rights as other regulated parties. The committee also approved HB 2031, an emergency measure setting a deadline for filing grandfathered groundwater rights in the Wilcox AMA, on a 5-4 vote, and HB 2094, which would require ADWR to re-review certain assured water supply determinations and retroactively validate some applications using specified models, also on a 5-4 vote; both were described as similar to previously vetoed measures. The transcript ends as the committee begins HB 2095, which would expand the factors ADWR considers in determining groundwater depth and physical availability for assured water supply applications, with an amendment being explained but no final action captured in the excerpt.

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• cold weather damage that can be caused cold weather damage that can be caused by<01:31:59.360>
• Um, a lot of people probably already need it, right?
• it, lot of people probably already need it, right?
• <02:29:09.040> serious families like mine, can cause serious families like mine, can cause
• <02:31:07.680> see anticipating that we'll probably see anticipating that we'll probably see

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I suspect that's probably not likely.
• <00:49:38.680> increase doing that we could probably increase doing that we could probably
• I'm in the older class, so it's probably less important for me, but it's probably less important for
• would probably would probably see<01:19:06.840> um<01:19:07.480> a<01:19:07.639>
• It already did, probably.

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• And I do believe that unfortunate that election worker was probably terminated.
• So each of those probably would require some tweaks.
• >> I anticipate there probably will be a committee bill.
• Probably would be more. But okay to the salinity.
• I didn't look. >> I would think that it was would probably be less than that.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <02:48:28.479> be intent um and town it would probably be intent um and town it would probably
• <05:47:00.878> know regards to and I think you probably know regards to and I think you probably
• So that's a challenge, and that probably is another problem to be fixed at another day.
• So that's a challenge, and that probably is another problem to be fixed at another day.
• <06:20:10.878> one being added to this bill is probably one being added to this bill is probably

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um, and I know that the, the percentage of growth conversation will probably rear its head again and,
• We've not had less than probably 15 to 20 candidates for every job we've posted.
• Um, in their absence, it would be probably tasked to the local, um, active duty basis.
• So thank you for kind of laying that out cause that's a question that I get.
• I think, um, And I probably want to talk with Aaron about it.

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• They can probably answer this in a much more authoritative way than me, but it's my understanding. that
• You're saying all of this information cause in my mind, I'm like, it, I guess this is, if you can kind
• It's just when a probable cause has already been found and someone's been arrested. OK.
• I guess I'm asking you something you're not supposed to do cause you're on the bill.
• Probably as needed. OK. Thank you very much. You're welcome. Representative Swanson.

Bills: HB 741, HB 1199, HB 2070, HB 2402, HB 2542, HB 2665, HB 2789, HB 3096, HB 3396, HB 3595, HB 3747, HB 4116, HB 4127

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid