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• The result of the current arrangement is that people who can afford lobbyists get tax cuts, while the
• flexibility for our government to be raising revenues and setting fees based on user use rather than tying
• government so that we are unable to be raising revenues and setting fees based on user use, rather than tying
• flexibility for our government to be raising revenues and setting fees based on user use rather than tying
• Based on user use rather than tying the hands of government so that we are unable to adequately invest

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Furthermore, just in tying it to enrollment instead of attendance, that was a very significant move for
• So what the intensity of Arrangement system, they are getting the same amount from the state.
• , the best way to explain what's most different here is that that instructional arrangement plus the
• It's a huge range of services, so tying funding to individual... ...to fully independent.
• It's a huge range of services, so tying funding to individual student needs is a big step forward.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• enterprise funds try to operate where the utility is paying for itself, but we do see a variety of arrangements
• enterprise fund try to operate where the utility is paying for itself, but we do see a variety of arrangements
• I am genuinely concerned about the consequences of tying our localities' hands so severely.

Bills: HB2780, HB4029, HB4030, HCR2052

Keywords: judicial foreclosure, tax lien, redemption rights, excess proceeds, property auction, income tax, federal tax conformity, revenue analysis, legislative session, tax reporting, municipal fees, county fees, utility rates, moratorium, tax classification, local government, inflation, economic stability, tax increases, cost-of-living protection

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• that perspective and advocate in support of the discussion that was going on before the break of not tying
• fund to operate our lunch ...support for the discussion that was going on before the break of not tying
• If I tried to say what the packaging arrangement would be, they're able to package their foods and send

Keywords: 916, all

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• center services provided on a school campus through a school-based health center or other provider arrangement
• What does other provider arrangement mean? Yes, sir. Thank you.
• Employees have signed contracts, families have made arrangements, and districts have aligned instructional
• They're concerned that you might be tying their hands for things that their schools might want to do.
• They're concerned that you might be tying their hands for things that their schools might want to do.

Bills: HB624, HB1022, HB1203, SB82, SB206, SB305, SB376, SB441

Keywords: school safety, emergency operations plan, crisis management, active shooter, drills, training, classroom security, primary health services, behavioral health, school health providers, medical necessity, student health care, education, school week, instructional time, public schools, performance score, student athletes, cardiovascular health, sudden cardiac arrest

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• , Schmick, Schmitt, Scott, Shavers, Simmons, Springer, Steele, Stokesbury, Stonyer, Steeby, Taylor, Ty
• Continuing care retirement communities provide living arrangements and opportunities for our seniors

Bills: HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1798, HB1065, HB2113, HB2124, HB2125, HB2134, HB2140, HB2185, HB2191, HB2205, HB2219, HB2245, HB2283, HB2343, HB2406, HB2501, HB2574, HB1544, HB1834, HB2156, HB2188, HB2206, HB2478, HJM4012, HB1104, HB1152, HB1254, HB1443, HB1982, HB2006, HB2179, HB2203, HB2297, HB2322, HB2329, HB2379, HB2388, HB2399, HB2462, HB2464, HB2495, HB2544, HB2551, HB2636, HB2192, HB2251, HB2262, HB2266, HB2298, HB2320, HB2323, HB2351, HB2401, HB2405, HB2442, HB2523, HB2593, HB2632, HB2661, HB1496, HB1898, HB2095, HB2157, HB2225, HB2274, HB2311, HB2325, HB2333, HB2476, HB2508, HB2552, HB1343, HB1634, HB1707, HB1906, HB1909, HB2196, HB2244, HB2339, HB2361, HB2384, HB2389, HB2410, HB2468, HB2475, HB2521, HB2548, HB2619, HB2637, HB2720

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, approved the prior day’s minutes, and adopted House Resolution 4691 recognizing Presidents’ Day. Supporters of the resolution praised presidential leadership and civic ideals, while one member used the occasion to note the historical harms and contradictions of figures such as Washington, Lincoln, and FDR. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the House also recognized visiting former legislators and Black leaders in the chamber. The chamber then took up several bills, often suspending the rules to move measures directly to third reading. Second Substitute House Bill 1923, creating a local option for passenger-only ferry districts, passed 84-11 after debate over ferry reliability, local control, and possible tax “stacking.” Substitute House Bill 2475, requiring language-accessible public programs and services, passed 62-33 amid support for access and safety and opposition over unfunded mandates, overregulation, and concerns about technology and assimilation. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2508, clarifying the Office of Independent Investigations’ authority, passed 90-6 after a technical amendment; supporters said it would improve police accountability processes, while some noted remaining concerns about investigations. House Bill 2464, requiring reporting and law-enforcement response data for incidents at private detention facilities, passed 58-38, with supporters emphasizing transparency and critics calling it political and questioning the agency chosen to collect the data. Substitute House Bill 2203, creating reckless interference with emergency barricades, passed 94-2 after testimony about flood rescues and the need for stronger deterrence. Second Substitute House Bill 2384, increasing oversight of continuing care retirement communities, passed 78-14; supporters cited senior protections and solvency, while opponents worried about duplicative costs. Second Substitute House Bill 2333, allowing certain campaign funds to be used for security and related protections for elected officials and candidates, passed 71-21 after debate over political violence and concerns about self-dealing. Second Substitute House Bill 1909, creating a Court Unification Task Force, passed 56-36, with supporters citing inconsistent court administration and opponents defending local control. The House also passed Second Substitute House Bill 1906 on water system rate transparency and consumer protection, 91-1; Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2548 on health care market standards and mergers, 53-38; Substitute House Bill 2405 establishing a PTSD pilot program with early treatment and return-to-work provisions, 90-1; and Substitute House Bill 2323 creating a Blue Envelope Program for autistic and neurodiverse drivers during traffic stops, 92-1. Throughout the day, members frequently split along lines of transparency, consumer protection, public safety, local control, and concerns about mandates or regulatory burden.

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• board received four days' notice to appear, and I was unable to appear as I already had travel arrangements
• the board received four days notice to appear and I was unable to appear as I already had travel arrangements
• and it was my ...and I was unable to appear, as I already had travel arrangements and it was my son's
• And tying into that discussion, where the conflict of interest should come up, I believe it should come
• It's different than Walmart, who can, you know, arrange shifts differently or change the price of their

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Shirley, Minot State University has a unique arrangement with its dual credit students, and let's say
• conversation to the next and this is a great way to do that into the shared services conversation, tying
• And it wasn't Ty Wharton.
• And it wasn't Ty Horton.
• And I do not know what the cost sharing arrangement is on that, but they're trying that.

Summary: The committee met on the Minot State campus for a presentation from President Shirley and several university leaders on enrollment, academics, workforce initiatives, and partnerships. Shirley reviewed the university’s financial audits, noting mostly clean results with only minor technical findings in recent years, and highlighted Minot State’s major programs, specialized accreditations, and ties to Minot Air Force Base and NCAA Division II athletics. Members asked about education workforce shortages, athletic tuition waivers, dual credit incentives, and the university’s in-state tuition policy for all students. Shirley also discussed the university’s recruitment efforts, including the Hometown Pride and Academic Excellence scholarships, campus visit growth, and the Emerging Scholars dual-credit reimbursement program. A major focus was workforce development and new academic offerings supported by legislative Workforce Education Innovation Funds. Shirley described the new Innovation Engineering program, which was developed with industry input to train broadly skilled engineers for western North Dakota, and said it had already drawn more applicants than expected. Dr. Crystal St. Peter presented a new master’s program in counseling that integrates mental health and addiction counseling to address statewide provider shortages, with a hybrid format to reach rural students. Members asked about licensure requirements, internship hours, and job placement for graduates. Shirley also outlined a new nursing simulation center and health sciences space in downtown Minot, made possible by state support and the purchase of the former Trinity Health Center West building. The committee also heard about Minot State’s efforts to build pipelines into education and special education, including the Aspire program for rural high school students and an online paraprofessional-to-special-education degree pathway. Shirley said these programs, along with new articulation agreements and a large Bush Foundation grant, are intended to address teacher shortages and keep students in North Dakota. No formal committee votes or actions were taken during the presentation; the session consisted of informational updates and member questions.

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• Shirley, Minot State University has a unique arrangement with its dual credit students.
• conversation to the next, and this is a great way to do that into the shared-services conversation, tying
• conversation to the next and this is a great way to do that into the shared services conversation, tying
• And it wasn't Ty Wharton. And so, you President Molander. And it wasn't Ty Horton.
• And I do not know what the cost sharing arrangement is on that, but they're trying that.

Summary: The Higher Education Institutions Committee met on the Minot State University campus for presentations on campus operations, enrollment, and new academic initiatives. President Shirley reviewed recent audits, noting mostly clean results with only minor technical findings, and highlighted MSU’s broad academic offerings, specialized accreditations, athletics, and partnerships with Minot Air Force Base and the MSU Development Foundation. Members asked about declining interest in teacher education, tuition waivers for athletes, dual credit incentives, and how MSU decides when to launch new programs and avoid duplication within the university system. Shirley also discussed several workforce-focused initiatives supported by the Legislature’s Workforce Education Innovation Funds, including the purchase of the Trinity Health Center West building for a downtown health sciences hub, a new daycare/preschool partnership near campus, the Aspire program to recruit rural students into teaching, and a paraprofessional-to-special-education degree pathway. Enrollment data showed overall headcount was flat at just under 2,750, but full-time equivalent enrollment rose slightly and new student numbers increased, including the largest freshman class in 15 years. The committee also discussed Minot State’s in-state tuition rate for all students, its dual credit “Emerging Scholars” scholarship, and concerns about the share of high school graduates who do not immediately pursue postsecondary education. Faculty then presented two new programs funded in part by WEAF: an Innovation Engineering degree and a master’s program in counseling with an integrated addiction studies focus. The engineering program was described as industry-driven, designed with broad early coursework, hands-on learning, and local employer input to prepare students for western North Dakota workforce needs; officials said it had already drawn more applicants than expected and would use renovated library space and donated or grant-funded equipment. The counseling program will be mostly face-to-face with hybrid options, aims to address shortages in mental health and substance use providers, and is structured to help students meet licensure requirements. Committee members asked about startup costs, licensure supervision hours, and whether the programs would be on campus rather than online, and presenters said both programs had recently received required approvals and were moving forward.

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• ...alternative coverage arrangement, the patient, employer, and where the provider is located geographically
• How long did it take to arrange for the... ...to try to get him ivermectin.
• submit to you is: why would we loosen restrictions on physicians coming to this country while we're tying
• CCRC operators are concerned that... that entering flexible care arrangements with a third-party entity

Bills: SB331, SB883, SB926, SB1137, SB1138, SB1144, SB1151, SB1236, SB1270, SB1522, SB1869, SB2207, SB2422

Keywords: healthcare, cost disclosure, transparency, administrative penalties, health facility compliance, COVID-19, off-label use, prescription drugs, patient access, medical standards, insurance, physician ranking, incentives, fiduciary duty, health plan issuers, SB 1137, group home, assisted living, residential care, board and care

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• We want to thank them and also thank the department for making arrangements so that they could testify
• This bill would require the Secretary of the Commonwealth to arrange inspections of all polling places
• Tying the municipal census to voter registration is a barrier to our efforts.
• Tying the municipal census to voter registration is a barrier to our effort to expand and protect our

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on a wide range of voting-access and election-administration bills. The largest portion of testimony focused on same-day voter registration (H. 834/S. 505), with support from Rep. Gentile, Boston and Chelsea officials, civic groups, and election administrators from Maine and Vermont. Supporters argued that same-day registration would help eligible voters who move frequently, miss deadlines, or face administrative errors, and would reduce rejected provisional ballots. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Vermont elections director Sean Sheehan testified that same-day registration has worked in their states without major administrative problems and has helped increase turnout. A Boston-based panel also described high rejection rates for provisional ballots and the burden of registration cutoffs on renters, students, immigrants, and low-income voters. A second major topic was restoration of voting rights for incarcerated people, including S. 524 and related House bills. The committee heard extensive virtual testimony from incarcerated individuals at MCI Norfolk and MCI Shirley, who said voting should be restored as part of rehabilitation, civic engagement, and reintegration. They described disenfranchisement as dehumanizing and argued that voting would help maintain family and community ties, reduce recidivism, and give incarcerated people a voice on laws affecting prisons and reentry. Rep. Erica Uyterhoeven also testified in support, saying the bill would restore municipal voting rights for incarcerated residents and align with broader efforts to expand political participation. The committee also heard testimony on bills affecting election administration and access, including a proposal to reduce or eliminate mandated early in-person voting in primaries and shorten the general-election early voting period, with supporters from the town clerks’ community arguing that low usage, staffing burdens, and costs justify the change. Opponents warned that reducing in-person early voting could hurt voters who do not use mail ballots and could disproportionately affect communities of color. Other bills discussed included decoupling the municipal census from voter registration, requiring periodic accessibility inspections of polling places, and a Somerville home-rule petition on non-citizen municipal voting and another on lowering the voting age in municipal elections. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• I'd like to invite Ty Meeks, Special Representative for Legislation from the California Highway Patrol
• I'm Captain Ty Meeks with the Office of Special Representatives for the California Highway Patrol.
• There is also a requirement that every licensed DUI program make arrangements for people who have no
• There is also a requirement that every licensed DUI program make arrangements for people who have no

Summary: The joint Senate Public Safety and Transportation hearing focused on DUI, impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, road design, and the broader traffic safety system in California. Chairs Jesse Arreguín and Dave Cortese said the purpose was to inform upcoming legislation and noted that no bills would be acted on at the hearing. They emphasized the scale of the problem, including thousands of fatal and serious injury crashes each year, and framed the discussion around a Safe System approach that combines infrastructure, enforcement, education, and technology. The first panel covered current DUI law and traffic safety research. Thomas Nozowitz of the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code outlined California’s DUI penalty structure, including escalating misdemeanor and felony penalties, license suspensions, ignition interlock devices, Watson advisories, and homicide-related offenses such as vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and Watson murder. Stephanie Doherty of the Office of Traffic Safety described statewide crash trends, the role of alcohol, drugs, and speeding in fatalities, and state efforts such as the Safe System approach, safety corridors, and grant funding for impaired-driving countermeasures. Dr. Julia Griswold of UC Berkeley SafeTREC presented research favoring systemic interventions like self-explaining roads, safer speed limits, speed safety cameras, intelligent speed assistance, ignition interlocks, sobriety checkpoints, and treatment for chronic offenders, while noting that first-time DUI offenders account for a large share of fatal crashes. Members pressed the panelists on first-offense DUI treatment, ignition interlocks, speed governors, diversion, and whether tougher sanctions or vehicle technology would better reduce recidivism. Several senators raised concerns about repeat offenders, alcohol-use disorder, and the need for earlier intervention, while others questioned the effectiveness and cost of in-car devices. The panel also discussed data gaps and the need for better reporting and coordination between courts and DMV. The second panel, with DMV Director Steve Gordon and Judge Lisa Rodriguez, explained how administrative and court processes work in parallel: DMV receives court abstracts and can impose administrative per se suspensions quickly, while courts handle criminal cases, probation, and sentencing on a slower timeline. Both witnesses said the system is complex and paper-heavy but improving, and they acknowledged the need for better integration, clearer statutes, faster reporting, and more timely license actions to keep impaired drivers off the road.

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• I'd like to invite Ty Meeks, Special Representative for Legislation from the California Highway Patrol
• I'm Captain Ty Meeks with the Office of Special Representatives for the California Highway Patrol.
• There is also a requirement that every licensed DUI program make arrangements for people who have no
• There is also a requirement that every licensed DUI program make arrangements for people who have no

Summary: The joint Senate Public Safety and Transportation hearing focused on DUI, impaired driving, traffic violence, speed management, and how criminal and administrative systems interact. Chairs Jesse Arreguín and Dave Cortese said the hearing was intended to inform upcoming legislation and noted that no bills would be acted on that day. They emphasized the scale of roadway deaths and serious injuries, the need for a holistic Safe System approach, and the importance of hearing from law enforcement, researchers, victims’ advocates, judges, and DMV officials. The first panel reviewed current DUI law and research. Thomas Nozowitz of the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code outlined California’s DUI penalties, including escalating misdemeanor and felony consequences, ignition interlock device requirements, license suspensions, Watson advisories, and homicide-related offenses. Stephanie Doherty of the Office of Traffic Safety described statewide crash trends, the role of alcohol, drugs, speed, and vulnerable road users, and the state’s Safe System and safety corridor efforts. Dr. Julia Griswold of UC Berkeley presented research supporting systemic interventions such as self-explaining roads, safer speed limits, speed safety cameras, ignition interlocks, sobriety checkpoints, and treatment for chronic offenders; she also noted that many DUI fatalities involve first-time offenders and that punitive measures alone have limited effect on high-risk drivers. Members pressed witnesses on ignition interlocks, speed governors, DUI treatment, diversion, and whether current penalties are strong enough. Several senators, including Archuleta and Blakespear, argued for stronger immediate consequences and better use of in-car technology, while witnesses said chronic offenders often need treatment and that some existing programs may be underused or inconsistently effective. The discussion also touched on data gaps, the need to distinguish alcohol- from drug-involved crashes, and the possibility of allowing diversion for some first-time DUI cases while preserving consequences for repeat offenses. The second panel addressed DMV and court processes. DMV Director Steve Gordon said the department handles mandatory, court-ordered, and administrative actions, and that recent process changes have reduced DMV hearing delays from roughly 170 days to under 70 days in many cases. Judge Lisa Rodriguez explained that county-by-county court practices, case filing delays, sentencing timelines, and paper or mixed electronic systems can slow reporting to DMV, especially for misdemeanors and felonies. She said courts are reviewing reporting requirements, training, and case-management coding to improve transmission of DUI orders, while DMV said it is open to simplification and better coordination but is constrained by aging systems and the motor vehicle account’s financial limits. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• Ty Thomason was a friend. Can you introduce, give your name for the record?
• In 2012, Ty was at a trampoline gym in Phoenix and unfortunately jumped off the trampoline and didn't
• I've got this youngest son's name Ty, and so I'm probably going to vote aye on this.
• So I arranged for a voluntary after-school program three days a week for two hours, and I thought that

Bills: HB2093, HB2370, HB2376, HB2380, HB2381, HB2383, HB2423, HB2481, HB2621, HB2895, HB4005, HB4043, HB4109

Keywords: mental health, school curriculum, education policy, instruction requirements, statute repeal, charter schools, education, weapons detection, public safety, school administration, school districts, real estate transactions, school property, bond issuance, land use approval, capital improvements, school governance, board meetings, education funding, parental notification

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• for the owner to sue for, you know, improper work or some sort of violation of the contractual arrangement
• It’s not just the GCs, it’s the subs that are above you, and you’re tying up time, valuable employee

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• These other guys that are, you know, tying up these homes in contract for an undetermined amount of time
• The other one is a cash-before-closing arrangement where we do put an equitable interest on their property

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2508, sponsored by Rep. Chris Brown, which would clarify that Missouri series LLCs may obtain standalone certificates of good standing from the Secretary of State and be individually listed on the Secretary of State’s website. Brown said the bill is intended to remove uncertainty created by a newer interpretation of the law and to help Missouri businesses operate in other states. Committee members generally supported the measure, asking about transparency, how certificates are used, and whether owners could provide them directly. Testimony in favor came from a Kansas City law firm, a business representative, and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, all of whom said the bill would improve clarity and business access. No opposition was offered, and the hearing on HB 2508 was closed. The committee then took up House Bill 2517, also sponsored by Rep. Brown, which would require real estate wholesalers to give sellers a written disclosure stating they are acting as wholesalers, do not represent the seller, may assign the contract, and encourage legal counsel. Brown and several supporters described the bill as a consumer protection measure aimed at preventing predatory practices, especially involving distressed homeowners, seniors, heirs, and first-time sellers. Committee members asked about the prevalence of harm, the need for the disclosure to be prominent, and whether the bill would affect legitimate investors. Brown and supporters said the measure would not stop legitimate wholesaling but would create transparency and accountability. Testimony in favor was mixed but broadly supportive of disclosure requirements. The Missouri Association of Realtors said the bill is modeled on efforts in Ohio and Oklahoma and noted the Senate companion had been amended to require the disclosure 14 days before contract execution and to make Attorney General enforcement discretionary, which would reduce the fiscal note to zero. Other supporters, including operators in the home-buying and rehab market, said wholesalers can help move blighted properties into renovation and affordable housing, but they stressed that bad actors mislead sellers and fail to close. Some witnesses urged stronger regulation, including licensure, while others warned that a 14-day waiting period could hinder distressed sellers and legitimate transactions. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee concluded the hearing on HB 2517 and adjourned.

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• They don't have to arrange for childcare, they don't have to spend the time and money, they don't have
• because when you walk into a remote location, you're bringing your own equipment, but you're still tying

Bills: SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SR5

Keywords: redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes

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• individual and/or group therapy treatments, other types of programming, supervision of living arrangements
• So this is effectively tying in right here at this point. It is a subjective standard.

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• been made to create or increase the number of occurrences based on the number of providers, and not tying
• it to the injury, but instead tying it to the number of times the person was maybe touched in the course
• medical bills are extremely discounted through the insurance process, and other mechanisms and arrangements

Keywords: 996, all

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• housing near campuses forces students into long commutes, overcrowded apartments, or unstable living arrangements
• in translation here with many of those people who deeply feel that a system or a program or an arrangement
• Because you are tying up homeschool and other charter school programs in so much red tape, it will be

Keywords: 988, house, all