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• NAHawaii Chapter, in support; BIA Hawaii, in support; Maui Chamber of Commerce, in support; strong in
• /c><00:04:44.639> you<00:04:44.880> na<00:04:45.280> Hawaii<00:04:45.680> chapter
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Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Housing met on February 11, 2025, to hear Senate Bill 662 and Senate Bill 66. SB 662 would require HHFDC to transfer the public roads in the Villages of Kapolei to the City and County of Honolulu by January 1, 2026, and would authorize county police officers to enforce the statewide traffic code on all public streets and highways. Testimony on the measure was in support from H50, the City and County of Honolulu, and an individual testifier. HHFDC Executive Director D. Minomi said the agency had been negotiating with the city over a $60 million transfer of road and infrastructure maintenance responsibility, but no formal agreement had been drafted; negotiations were paused when related bills were introduced. He said that if the bills do not pass, HHFDC would continue negotiations because the amount is less than the estimated cost of rehabilitating the roads itself and would free up staff time. The committee recommended SB 662 be passed with amendments, including a deferred date and report language referencing the ongoing negotiations, and the recommendation was adopted with aye votes from the chair, vice chair, Senator Kino, and Senator Kuha. The committee then heard SB 66, which would require counties to issue building permits within 60 days when applications are stamped and certified by a licensed engineer and architect and other conditions are met. Testimony was mixed, with the Department of Planning and Permitting for the City and County of Honolulu in opposition, and several groups including the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, RMS Sales, Hawaii Realtors, NAHawaii Chapter, BIA Hawaii, and the Maui Chamber of Commerce in support; several individuals also testified both for and against. The State Historic Preservation Division testified with comments. In decision-making, the chair recommended SB 66 be passed with technical, non-substantive amendments and with additional amendments from the State Historic Preservation Division, including requiring a complete application and specifying qualified professionals under SHPD rules for architecture, archaeology, architectural history, and/or physical anthropology. The committee adopted the recommendation by a vote of the chair alone, with no objections noted. The hearing then adjourned.

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• The law is Chapter 241.
• It's my suggestion that we amend Chapter 241..." "...and in doing that, we would provide the court with
• But one of the reasons may be that Chapter 241 has been used mostly for..." "...it started off in the
• I would say it's not unusual, but it's at the lower end of the scale of using Chapter 241. Got it.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held its 12th hearing of the session, chaired by Representative Richard Haggerty and Senator Julian Cyr, and heard testimony on two bills: H. 5317, concerning condominium conversion of co-owned two-unit buildings, and H. 5447, a home rule petition for an affordable housing trust fund in West Tisbury. The chair outlined a hybrid hearing format, three-minute testimony limits for individuals, and a July 31 deadline for written testimony. Peter Harrington testified in support of H. 5317, arguing that the partition law is outdated and should be updated so courts can use the condominium statute when dividing co-owned property. He said the change would help preserve middle-class housing, especially two-family homes that might otherwise be sold, torn down, or redeveloped into more expensive housing. Committee members asked about how common the issue is and whether it is more case-specific; Harrington said it arises at the lower end of Chapter 241 cases but is not unusual. Laura Silber testified in support of H. 5447 on behalf of West Tisbury’s Affordable Housing Committee and the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. She said the bill would let the town’s affordable housing trust serve households up to 180% of area median income and better support seasonal communities tools, including housing for essential public-sector workers and acquisition of year-round deed restrictions. Senator Cyr questioned whether the home rule petition was necessary if technical fixes to the seasonal communities law are enacted, and Silber said the petition was a short-term measure while the towns await statutory changes and work toward a pooled year-round housing trust. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after testimony concluded.

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• . >> So I just need to look at this chapter section to see which ones it specifically impacts.
• <00:09:37.200> look<00:09:37.279> at<00:09:37.440> this<00:09:37.680> chapter
• >> So I just need to look at this chapter >> So I just need to look at this chapter

Bills: HB248

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• I am 23 years old, and I am a part of the Bayard chapter with Florida Youth SHINE.
• legislative chair on the statewide board for Florida Youth SHINE and the president of the Jacksonville chapter
• is Nicole Williams, and I'm here on behalf of Florida Youth SHINE, representing the Treasure Coast chapter
• My name is Michaela Dallaroo, and I'm a part of the Southwest chapter of Florida Youth SHINE.

Bills: S0996, S1022, S1462, S1690

Keywords: dependent children, child welfare, cash allowance, caregivers, community organizations, empowerment, foster care, out-of-home care, temporary cash assistance, eligibility, drug trafficking, human trafficking, Florida statutes

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs heard and advanced four bills. CS/SB 1690, on early childhood education, was amended with a delete-all amendment that required public posting of child care inspection reports and data on child deaths, injuries, and substantiated abuse; changed certain notice and insurance provisions for family and large family child care homes; created the Florida Endowment for Early Learning; and made related definitional changes. The amendment was adopted and the committee reported the bill favorably. SB 1022, on children’s initiatives, would add two new Florida Children’s Initiatives in Bay County and Pompano in Broward County; the sponsor described the program as a community-based service network model, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition. SB 996, on dependent children, would require DCF and community-based care lead agencies to coordinate and regularly meet with organizations focused on people with lived experience in the child welfare system, and to publish how suggestions are implemented. Several young adults with foster care experience testified in support, emphasizing the importance of youth voice, normalcy, and teaching financial responsibility through allowance. The bill was reported favorably after supportive debate. The committee also considered CS/SB 1462, on temporary cash assistance eligibility, after adopting an amendment that narrowed a SNAP eligibility carve-out to people who were victims of human trafficking at the time of a drug conviction. The sponsor said the bill was intended to remove barriers to reunification and redemption. After supportive testimony and no opposition, the committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• So's district, the Plateau Valley FFA chapter that come from Coburn. They are right over here.
• So's district, the Plateau<00:21:40.320> Valley<00:21:40.880> FFA<00:21:41.520> chapter
• <00:21:42.080> that<00:21:42.400> come Plateau Valley FFA chapter that come Plateau
• Valley FFA chapter that come from<00:21:42.960> Coburn,<00:21:43.520> they<00:21:43.679

Keywords: 981, all

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• the enabling legislation of the Office of Cyber Defense Coordination, as it currently sits in NRS Chapter
• 480, the DPS chapter.
• The DPS chapter.
• Sections 2, 3, 15 through 16, 26, and 27 actually move the OCDC language to NRS Chapter 242 and into

Bills: SB156, SB467

Keywords: gun violence, firearm safety, special counsel, data collection, community initiatives, grants, Attorney General, public safety, suicide prevention, cybersecurity, information security, state agency, data protection, confidentiality, 909, all

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• There’s also another path that was introduced a couple of years ago and in our rules, and in Chapter
• We have Chapter 55, which lays out all the requirements for the states.
• And there's a little bit of a disconnect currently between Chapter 55 of the Occupations Code and this
• Under the current version of Chapter 55, one of the things that adds additional delay is when the person

Bills: HB102, HB300, SB2255

Keywords: military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, scholarship, military, Texas Armed Services, military spouses, occupational licensing, state agency, license requirements, reciprocity, training and education

Summary: The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs heard three measures focused on military-connected students, service members, veterans, and their families. House Bill 102 would give eligible students in military-related university programs early registration privileges, similar to existing accommodations for expectant mothers and student athletes. House Bill 300 would modernize the Texas Armed Services Scholar program by increasing scholarship funding, clarifying the student employment agreement, and creating a scholarship coordinator at THECB to help students and families navigate the program. Senate Bill 2255 drew the most discussion and testimony. The bill would streamline occupational licensing for military members, spouses, and veterans by allowing Texas licensure based on an out-of-state license in good standing with a similar scope of practice, removing the Texas residency requirement, and shortening agency processing time from 30 days to 10 days in the committee substitute. Supporters from the Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations, the Texas Association of Business, the Institute for Justice, TDLR, and the VFW said the bill would reduce bureaucratic delays, improve employment opportunities, and help military families maintain income during relocations. TDLR also described current licensing confusion between state and federal rules and said the bill would improve alignment and data collection. No witnesses testified against any of the bills. After public testimony closed on each measure, HB 102, HB 300, and SB 2255 were left pending in committee. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• , uh, so House File 1306, the governor's policy bill, had two provisions that amended sections in chapter
• ><00:02:19.520> in provisions that amended sections in provisions that amended sections in chapter
• 02:21.520> Um,<00:02:22.080> and<00:02:22.319> then<00:02:22.560> were chapter
• Um, and then were chapter 13.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They are defined in Chapter 287 of Florida statutes.
• term contracts, must be competitively procured in accordance with the three methods prescribed in Chapter
• Chapter 282 of Florida statute requires coordination between agencies and Florida Digital Service.
• Chapter 287 requires a minimum number of quotes for all state term contracts.

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met with a quorum present and first took up SB 268, a public records exemption bill for public officers. Senator Brodeur explained the bill on behalf of Senator Jones, saying it would protect partial home addresses, phone numbers, and certain family information for the governor, cabinet members, and other elected officials because of threats and harassment against public servants. An amendment narrowing and clarifying the definition of public officer and the process for claiming the exemption was adopted without objection. Chair Fine and Senator Brodeur both spoke in support of the bill, citing personal experiences with threats and the need to protect officials and their families. CS for SB 268 was then reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then heard a presentation from Brandon Spencer, Director of State Purchasing and Chief Procurement Officer at the Department of Management Services, on state agency procurement and contracting practices, including IT procurements. He described the state’s procurement structure, including state term contracts, alternate contract sources, and agency procurements, and said the division now manages more than 960 enterprise-wide agreements, with that number continuing to grow. He also highlighted that roughly 21% of purchase order spend is on IT services, discussed statutory requirements for IT procurements, and said the division is working with Florida Digital Service to improve oversight, training, vendor accountability, and procurement options. No committee action followed the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after no further business was raised.

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• And I’m here to speak about my experience with Chapter 13 when the state relies on third-party data,
• <00:12:40.240> 13 I am currently engaged in a chapter 13 I am currently engaged in a chapter
• six-month<00:13:25.839> cool Chapter 13 provides a six-month cool Chapter 13 provides a six-month
• 13 some or sorry reliant on a chapter 13 some or sorry some<01:03:40.160> chapter<01:03:40.480
• 12 definitions up in 2.13 some chapter 12 definitions up in 2.13 and<01:03:43.039> 2.14.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee continued its hearing on enforcement and compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, first taking additional public testimony from Melissa Zimmerman and Matt Senot of the East Side Corridor residents in Owatonna. They described submitting roughly two dozen data requests across several government entities related to a proposed highway project, saying some agencies responded but others did not, and that even after they substantially prevailed in a data practices complaint and the court imposed a maximum civil penalty, they still did not receive meaningful access to the records. Zimmerman said the lack of access harmed their ability to comment on the project’s environmental review, and both witnesses argued that the law needs stronger enforcement, realistic timelines, better communication, and more accessible remedies for requesters who cannot afford repeated litigation. They also raised practical barriers such as inaccessible file formats, missing software on a county-provided laptop, and the need for electronic delivery options. The committee then heard from Eric Johnson of Anoka County, who testified about Chapter 13 issues involving third-party polygraph data used in probation monitoring. He argued that when the state relies on third-party-generated summaries, the responsible authority’s obligations for access, retention, and correction are unclear, and there is no effective remedy when the third party does not respond. Johnson said the county directed him to seek raw data from the third party, which had not responded, and he warned that short retention periods can make data subject rights unenforceable if the records are destroyed before a request is resolved. Members asked about statutory citations and retention schedules, and several commented that the issue may warrant review of data-retention rules. During member discussion, legislators broadly agreed that the Data Practices Act’s enforcement mechanisms are not working well enough and that many requesters cannot afford to pursue administrative or court remedies. Co-Chair Scott suggested staff compile the testimony into a report to identify possible legislative fixes, while Senator Lucero said there may be some “low-hanging fruit” that could be addressed quickly in the short session. The chair also floated the idea of involving the Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution in a mediation role to improve communication and reduce gridlock, though members noted that any process would still need to produce results consistent with the law. The committee then moved on to its next agenda item, a discussion of the BCA Fusion Center and its annual reporting requirements.

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• that included CCAP to a separate chapter.
• that included CCAP to a separate chapter.
• that included CCAP to a separate chapter.
• that included CCAP to a separate chapter.
• > separate<01:36:21.480> chapter CCAP to a separate chapter CCAP to a separate chapter

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It would only go into chapter law; it would not go into the statute.
• It would only go into chapter law; it would not go into the statute.
• It would only go into chapter law; it would not go into the statute.
• It would only go into chapter law; it would not go into the statute.
• It would only go into chapter law; it would not go into the statute.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Larry Jack, and the Chapter Manager, Myron Joe, from Beclabot Chapter House. Welcome to the House.
• Manager Myron Joe from Beclavito Chapter House. Welcome to the House.
• And they are one chapter, which gives them.
• Welcome to the House to the Beclavito Chapter. Thank you for being here.
• Welcome to the House to the Beclavito Chapter. Thank you for being here.

Bills: HB145, HB164, HJR6, HR1, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB166, HB295, HB306, SB29, SB37, HB99, HB206, HB213, HB270, HJR5, SB104, SB193, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation

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• 21b and this is not uh parts of chapter 21b and this is not one<00:32:01.519> of<00:32:01.679
• So if you look through the current chapter 10, 09 subdivision 5, you know, we're required obviously to
• So if you look through the current chapter 10, 09 subdivision 5, you know, we're required obviously to
• 10 uh current chapter 10 uh 09<00:42:59.359> subdivision<00:43:00.480> 5<00:43:01.480>
• Chapter 10A does define securities to mean stocks, shares, bonds, warrants, options...

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to carry concealed firearms. ...the Chapter 5 provisions that allow Attorney General investigators to
• 44 relating to guardians and Chapter 49 relating to abuse and neglect proceedings.
• , it probably makes more sense to start conceptually from the Chapter 49 process.
• After a Chapter 49 abuse and neglect petition is filed, but at least five days prior to the next step
• A Chapter 49 abuse and neglect petition is filed, but at least five days prior to the next step, which

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• Section five provides a definition of expert witness for chapter 10A.
• chapter chapter 10A.<00:05:06.160> Section<00:05:06.639> six<00:05:06.960> comes
• On page 19, section 21 comes from Senator Marty's 1996 and defines campaign disbursements for chapter
• On page 19, section 21 comes from Senator Marty's 1996 and defines campaign disbursements for chapter
• chapter chapter 10A.<00:08:32.320> The<00:08:32.640> next<00:08:32.880> several

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Cecilia Palm, Hawaii Care Association of America, Hawaii Chapter, in support.
• Cecilia Palm, Home Care Association of America Hawaii Chapter, in support.
• Cecilia Palm, Home Care Association of America Hawaii Chapter, in support.
• Cecilia Palm, Home Care Association of America Hawaii Chapter, in support.
• Cecilia Palm, Home Care Association of America Hawaii Chapter, in support.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee hearing opened with notice that the meeting was being streamed and could reconvene later if technical problems forced an abrupt end. The chair also announced a one-minute testimony limit and proceeded through several bills, taking mostly written and oral support testimony and asking limited questions. No votes were taken in the portion provided. HB 1626, relating to youth penalties, drew strong support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, youth advocates, the ACLU, the Department of Education, and others. Testifiers said financial sanctions on youth are ineffective, disproportionately burden Native Hawaiian youth, and function as poverty penalties; they urged replacing fines with community service, restorative practices, and ʻāina-based programs, and eliminating uncollectible legacy debt. The chair moved on after no member questions. HB 1643, relating to pharmacy, was discussed with support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, Kaiser, the Board of Pharmacy, independent pharmacies, and PBM representatives. Testimony focused on amendment language, audit procedures, HIPAA concerns, and the need for flexibility for small island pharmacies. HB 1668, relating to Medicaid, received broad support from disability advocates and the Department of Human Services; witnesses said CMS had already approved the underlying state plan amendment removing income and asset limits for certain workers with disabilities, but they wanted the protection codified in law to preserve it long term. The chair asked whether codification was necessary and was told it would not be harmful and would help ensure continuity if federal policy changed. The committee then heard HB 1550 on drug paraphernalia and syringe access, with support from Shipta and the Department of Health; testimony emphasized preserving flexibility for the statewide syringe access program to respond to emerging drugs like xylazine. HB 1974, relating to health, was presented as a planning measure for hearing loss; testifiers said Hawaii lacks a comprehensive hearing-loss plan and that the bill would fund a state planning process, not direct services. HB 1858 on vital statistics drew support from clinicians and medical organizations, who said better data on spontaneous fetal deaths is needed and that the term used in the bill is standard medical and CDC terminology. HB 1871 and HB 1966 also received support, with HB 1966’s EMS special fund prompting discussion about the cigarette-tax revenue source; the chair questioned the nexus to EMS, and the Department of Health said the revenue currently funds the special fund and there is no alternative funding stream.

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• And then chapter 89 deals with included versus excluded.
• a that's under uh chapter 89, right? a that's under uh chapter 89, right?
• And then<00:20:38.960> chapter<00:20:39.360> 89<00:20:39.919> deals<00:20:40.320
• > with<00:20:40.880> included then chapter 89 deals with included then chapter 89 deals
• <00:21:04.240> 89<00:21:05.200> not that is is a function of chapter 89 not that is

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Labor and Technology and Public Safety and Military Affairs considered three bills. SB 2141 would reclassify certain Department of Law Enforcement leadership and employees as Class A members for retirement purposes and adjust retirement benefit calculations. DLE supported the bill, saying it would address retirement classification without enhancing benefits, while the Employees’ Retirement System said it had no formal board position but wanted key provisions preserved. The Deputy Attorney General raised a potential title/subject issue and warned the bill could be vulnerable to challenge because the reclassification, contribution changes, and benefit calculations are in separate statutory sections. After questions about the number of affected employees and possible amendments, the committees deferred the bill. SB 2593 would exempt certain Law Enforcement Standards Board positions from civil service and collective bargaining. The board’s administrator said the positions would handle sensitive and confidential information and require specialized experience, and the board chair’s representative said the bill was important to meet certification deadlines. Opposition testimony from HGA argued exempt employees are at-will and suggested civil service protections should remain, with any staffing issues handled through reclassification or other personnel tools. Committee members questioned whether the positions could instead be civil service but excluded from bargaining, and staff explained the distinction between civil service exemption and collective bargaining exclusion. The committees ultimately recommended passing SB 2593 with amendments, including a deferred effective date of January 1, 2077, and the recommendation was adopted. SB 2824 would create a bribery-related reporting duty for public servants. Supporters, including Indivisible Hawaii, said it would establish a clear duty to report known or suspected bribery and strengthen public trust. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, saying it would criminalize an affirmative duty to report another person’s misconduct. After limited discussion, both committees voted to pass SB 2824 with amendments, including a deferred effective date of July 1, 2050, and the recommendation was adopted. The meeting then adjourned.

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• House Bill 3448 addresses this by amending the Utilities Code to add Chapter 254.
• This chapter in the code is applicable to certain telecom entities.
• This is in addition to the other existing chapters that already address these matters.
• 253 applicable to broadband providers, and then Chapter 252 applicable to cable providers.
• This chapter takes away their private property rights.

Bills: HB3445, HB3448

Keywords: telecommunications, electric cooperative, rights-of-way, infrastructure, provider access, right-of-way, pole attachment, regulatory access, 1184, house, all

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• to engage in the process to determine an accommodation may be a discriminatory practice under this chapter
• <00:05:10.080> In<00:05:10.280> what practice under this chapter.
• In what practice under this chapter.
• ><00:05:16.080> this discriminatory practice under this discriminatory practice under this chapter
• chapter? chapter?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House debated Representative Hicks’ motion to place Senate File 3210 first on the calendar for the next day. Hicks said the bill, which concerns disability accommodations, had been on the general register since March 9 and had passed the Senate 46-18. Supporters argued it would strengthen the process for requesting accommodations and should be heard on the floor without further delay. Representative Niska opposed the motion, arguing the bill was poorly drafted, had not received enough committee work, and could create ambiguity in the Minnesota Human Rights Act. He focused on the bill’s use of “may” in describing failure to engage in the accommodation process and questioned how the proposal would affect existing law in employment, housing, public accommodations, and education. Hicks responded that the bill addresses the process for reasonable accommodations, not the underlying accommodation standards, and said disability advocates and the Department of Human Rights supported the language. Several members spoke in favor of calendaring the bill, emphasizing that it was bipartisan, had already moved through committee, and was important to people with disabilities. Some supporters described the accommodation process as difficult and said the bill would help ensure good-faith engagement between employers and individuals seeking accommodations. The exchange ended with the motion still under debate, with members indicating the bill would likely be taken up on the floor the following day.