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• I'd like to call to order the joint House and Senate conference committee hearing for Wednesday, April
• Seeing no further business, this hearing is now adjourned. Good morning.
• I'd like to call to order the joint House and Senate conference committee hearing for Wednesday, April
• Housing Finance and Development Corporation to secure revenue bonds as a line of credit or other instrument
• page one that you identified—“may utilize revenue bonds when obtaining a line of credit or other instrument

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• certainly that we'll be learning about this session and tell me deeper into and Um, look forward to hearing
• I mean that sincerely, and your knowledge, and it's just, it's really good to hear.
• And so that's good to hear and um I want to talk about a ban on uranium mine issue a little bit.
• They're very instrumental to our program.
• OK, good to hear. Yeah, I think that's important. Um.

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• And we will be hearing Assembly Bill 499.
• We played hide-and-seek trying to find a hearing, trying to find where the hearing was, when the hearing
• We'll close the hearing on Assembly Bill 467, and we will open the hearing on Assembly Bill 49.
• Is that what I'm hearing?
• All right, with that, we'll close the hearing on Assembly Bill 296 and we'll open the hearing on Assembly

Bills: AB49, AB169, AB188, AB284, AB296, AB306, AB356, AB366, AB467, AB499, AB515, AB540, AB542, AB595

Keywords: educational personnel, teacher licensing, reciprocal licensure, provisional teaching, school counselors, school nurses, school social workers, state education standards, health insurance, speech-language pathology, stuttering, rehabilitative services, habilitative services, coverage requirements, health plans, retired public employees, subsidy, Medicare, health reimbursement arrangement, Public Employees' Benefits Program

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• I'm going to remind everybody again: if you have especially opposition on an instrument we're hearing
• I ask that every week, and it would mean a lot to the committee members to hear your reason.
• I ask that every week, and it would mean a lot to the committee members to hear your reasons on that.
• In House Commerce, there was a similar instrument from my colleague, Representative Delisha Boyd.
• Did you hear back from Bowie? What is happening right now? Huh? I can't hear you. I was? I was.

Bills: SCR53, HB259, HB267, HB478, HB548, HB555, HB617, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB848, HB917, HB921, HB1096, HB1103, HB1166, HB1195, HB1230

Keywords: payable-on-death accounts, transfer-on-death accounts, estate planning, beneficiary designations, Louisiana law, task force, inheritance, nonprobate transfers, excavation, demolition, infrastructure repair, BEAD Program, utility damage, construction coordination, contact point, home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board

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• I'm so thrilled to hear this presentation today.
• Playing a musical instrument, if anybody has tried that, you know, it's hard.
• what I would be interested to hear what I would be interested to hear specifically<00:52:55.200>
• It's complicated to play these instruments. So, I love to listen to them.
• If you will pull that microphone close to you, we want to hear every word.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:01:12 America 250KY: Impact and Legacy: 00:03:15 America 250 Events in Lexington: 01:02:13, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for an interim update from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, with presentations from the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council. Secretary Lindy Casebier reported that Kentucky tourism has posted record growth for four straight years, with $14.6 billion in economic impact, 97,000 tourism-related jobs, and 81 million travelers spending more than $10.4 billion in 2025. He said the Historical Society and Arts Council help create visitor experiences that support those tourism gains. The Kentucky Historical Society focused on America 250, the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Staff described a community-driven approach built around themes such as “Revolutionary Experiment,” “We the People,” “Power of Place,” “Crossroads in Kentucky,” and “Doing History,” organized under heritage tourism, education, signature events, and legacy projects. They said the effort has included Liberty Tree plantings in nearly every county, partnerships with local organizations and KET, grants to cabinet agencies and historic sites, and preservation projects in 19 counties. They highlighted Harrodsburg 250 as an early kickoff, along with grant-supported events, exhibits, and educational programs across the state. The Historical Society also described public engagement events tied to the commemoration, including Two Lights for Tomorrow, a food drive in Franklin County, a July 8 historic reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State Capitol, and planned participation at the Kentucky State Fair. They said the General Assembly’s support enabled a grant program that has funded 250 events and programs in 43 counties, totaling more than $720,000, and that the work is intended to build a lasting legacy beyond 2026. The Kentucky Arts Council said it received America 250 grant funds to support artists, arts organizations, communities, and nonprofits for public art, artwork creation, and related programs. The council reported 55 funded projects and $466,000 awarded statewide, with examples including a Burkesville summer arts and history camp and a Fayette County community singing project. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• And that'll end the hearing on 1730.
• all original deeds and instruments all original deeds and instruments brought<00:39:28.880> for
• So, you hear like those funny, weird stories.
• So, you hear like those funny, weird stories.
• That'll end the hearing. set. Thank you. That'll end the hearing.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The presentation you're going to hear today is kind of the preface for a bill I filed last week, Senate
• <00:20:40.000> was<00:20:40.159> the instrumental.
• Uh Ben Streppy was the instrumental.
• What is what you hear people talking about with the changing and revolution of AI?
• I hear you, but I don't see that.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: A presenter from Fast Health Corporation described a proposed Kentucky Health Command System tied to Senate Bill 175, which would create a state-sanctioned AI platform for rural hospitals and telehealth. The company said the system would help rural residents get health information remotely, triage minor issues, and escalate more serious cases to Kentucky providers, with use cases including blood pressure, diabetes, maternity care, smoking cessation, and other preventive-care topics. The presenter argued the system would help rural hospitals compete with out-of-state telehealth companies and keep patients connected to local care. The presentation also emphasized a commercial model the sponsor said would generate new revenue through ads and branded interactions, with the bill reportedly directing 80% of that revenue to rural hospitals and 20% to the state to maintain the system. The presenter said the technology would augment, not replace, doctors and nurses, and claimed it could improve access and convenience in underserved areas. Committee members raised concerns about liability, whether the AI could provide medical advice, and whether there was evidence it had reduced emergency room visits; the presenter said the system could not give medical advice and acknowledged the technology is still very new. The sponsor of the bill said the goal was to help transform rural health care, reduce unnecessary ER use, and capture revenue that would otherwise go to commercial search engines and out-of-state companies. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the discussion ended with questions about branding, loyalty, and the legal limits of the AI system.

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• She requires no instruments, no backup, but just her powerful voice and beautiful spirit.
• we're going to set up for the musical entertainment and let those on my left and right go over to hear
• no backup but just her instruments no backup but just her powerful<01:10:36.880> voice<01:10:
• 05.920> Nakamura<01:11:06.679> so<01:11:06.840> if<01:11:06.920> there hear
• house Speaker Nakamura so if there hear house Speaker Nakamura so if there are<01:11:07.159> no

Keywords: Order of the Day: PENDING, 912, senate, all

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• And also using pediatric instruments, the instruments are not the same when you're dealing with a young
• There is a sentencing hearing...
• So what I'm hearing is that person is eligible.
• So hearing what you just said, did we send our chief financial officer, Mr.
• Hearing none, show that motion adopted. We're back on the bill as amended.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and included several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, firefighters, and a doctor of the day. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and began taking up a series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate measures before final passage. The first major bill, health care patient protection, required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, a pediatric emergency care coordinator, and readiness assessments; it passed 36-0. A public records bill protecting victim identities and temporarily exempting the name of a law enforcement officer who is a victim also passed after questions about access for victims of police misconduct, with a 33-4 vote. The Senate next approved a local government cybersecurity bill creating a state-administered program through Florida Digital Service to help counties and cities strengthen cyber defenses, with priority for rural and fiscally constrained governments; after amendments, it passed 37-0. A clerks of court bill allowing clerks to retain all revenue above projections and, through a House amendment, revising legal notice and traffic citation distribution provisions, passed 38-0 despite debate over impacts on municipalities and law enforcement. The chamber also passed a trademark modernization bill and a septic system permit bill intended to reduce delays for builders; the septic bill was amended to align the House and Senate versions and passed 38-0. The longest and most contested item was the elections bill, which updated citizenship verification procedures using REAL ID and state databases, changed candidate qualification rules, and altered election administration provisions. Numerous amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to exempt certain seniors, preserve student and retirement-center IDs, allow attestations in place of documentary proof of citizenship, and require human review over automated systems. One amendment to delay implementation until July 1, 2027, was also debated. The transcript ends while debate is still underway on the elections measure, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• So we're asking to, um, for 15 new instruments for the Midland basin, uh, and then 15 to 15 instruments
• The chair hears none and the bills left pending.
• We normally hear of the, the unexpected volume that they might have.
• So I'm, I'm, I'm not, I'm I'm waiting to hear from the rest of the.
• When usually I hear you need at least 2.

Bills: HB206

Keywords: HB206, school district bonds, bond election, voter approval, Education Code, Chapter 45, Section 45.003, Section 45.0034, Texas schools, school finance, local tax election, bond referendum, school construction, capital improvements, election frequency, five-year waiting period, district bonds, public school funding

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• amendments or just hear testimony first.
• Can you hear us okay? Absolutely, can you hear us, members of the committee? Yes, we can.
• Can you hear us pretty well? Yes, we can hear you very well. Thank you.
• members there absolutely can you hear us members there absolutely can you hear us members of<00:
• <01:03:14.559> you federal level what I'm hearing you federal level what I'm hearing you saying

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Seeing none, hearing none, public testimony is closed. Thank you.
• Seeing and hearing none, public testimony is closed. We'll hold this bill pending.
• It will remain, and shortly we'll be hearing testimony, but we want to.
• In a minute, you're going to be able to hear from my son Ashton.
• We want to hear from you; everybody gets to tell their story. That's important.

Bills: HB34, HB128, HB621, HB748, HB2259, HB2960, HB3113, HB4749, SB835, HB128

Keywords: HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy, local government, state agency, political subdivision, foreign adversary, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, major non-NATO ally, cultural exchange, educational exchange, tourism, bilateral cooperation, foreign relations

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• She'll hear me out.
• The Chair hears none, and House Bill 2407 is left pending.
• The chair hears none and House Bill 285 is left pending.
• You are going to hear from parents.
• You are going to hear from the fathers of David and Luis, and you are going to hear about the suffering

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• understands that the Assembly has rules to ensure we maintain order and run an efficient and fair hearing
• You can exit the hearing room once you are done testifying or return to your seat.
• The rules for today's hearings include no talking or loud noises from the audience.
• At the same information hearing, I asked a question, or...
• Yeah, I hear the rationale. I also recognize the...

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I mean, I hear glitzy words, and I hear, you know, we've reduced this, we reduced that, and I've looked
• I mean, I hear glitzy words, and I hear, you know, we've reduced this, we reduced that, and I've looked
• I mean, I hear glitzy words, and I hear, you know, we've reduced this, we reduced that, and I've looked
• I mean, I hear glitzy words, and I hear, you know, we've reduced this, we reduced that, and I've looked
• So the testing instrument: we did change testing instruments from the last time I gave this presentation

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families. Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions. Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• third request is $3.3 million in trust fund authority to purchase the remaining 260 new breath test instruments
• The annual subscription costs for the software as a service is required to upload the instrument data
• I was hearing part of your presentation around hate crimes, you mentioned.
• This does not include any clerk support if additional senior judge hours, magistrates, or hearing officers
• And I just kind of wanted to hear more about how that proposal will help funding-wise for the court system

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met to hear budget presentations from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), an FDLE update on the Uniform Arrest Affidavit and Florida Incident-Based Reporting System (FIBERS), the Department of Juvenile Justice on Florida Scholars Academy, and the Clerks of Court Operations Corporation. FDLE requested funding for a wide range of items, including a new Fort Myers regional operations center lease, technology upgrades for missing persons alerts and criminal justice data systems, replacement breath-test instruments, recurring support for critical public safety contracts, cybersecurity, a career offender registry unit, expanded wellness and peer support for law enforcement, cryptocurrency seizure efforts, vehicle replacement, forensic lab and digital forensics upgrades, a repaired Jacksonville firearm range, and additional resources for criminal alien detection, fentanyl enforcement, and other operational needs. Senators questioned FDLE about the reported 79% increase in officer misconduct cases, body cameras, masking by officers, public records request burdens, and the status of criminal alien detection funding. FDLE’s second presentation explained that FIBERS is Florida’s incident-based crime reporting system and that 61% of agencies, covering 74% of the population, have transitioned to it. The agency also described the Uniform Arrest Affidavit initiative, which standardizes arrest data for statewide sharing. Senators asked about NCIC/FCIC access, hate crime reporting requirements, and why more agencies have not adopted the UAA and FIBERS systems; FDLE said it is working with law enforcement associations and vendors to address technology and implementation barriers. The committee also heard from DJJ Secretary Matt Walsh, who praised FDLE’s wellness program and then reported on Florida Scholars Academy’s first year, including unified education across 39 residential facilities, security fixes after early website access issues, strong enrollment and graduation numbers, and extensive support for students with disabilities. Walsh said the program still faces staffing shortages and a wait list for residential beds, and estimated about 260 additional beds are needed. The final presentation came from Clerk of Court and Comptroller Stacey Butterfield, who said clerks are operating with outdated funding levels and requested $22 million to stabilize operations. She highlighted reimbursement shortfalls for injunctions for protection and other high-risk cases, rising postage and summons costs, and the need to fund clerk staffing for 37 new judges under the “fund the entire courtroom” concept. Senators asked about SB 532, a CPI-based court-fee bill, and about collections of court fines and fees. Butterfield said clerks work with defendants on payment plans and collections, but the system still faces a structural deficit. After the presentations and questions, the committee adjourned without taking any substantive votes or other action.

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• Our first measure that we're hearing is SB 441 SD1, relating to the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra.
• Our first measure that we're hearing is SB 441 SD1, relating to the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra.
• to share music with more people because we know in studies that exposure to orchestral music and instruments
• So I commend the bill and thank you for the time for hearing it. the committee my name is Dane lamb I'm
• So I commend the bill and thank you for the time for hearing it. Thank you so much.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts met on March 14, 2025, and heard two measures. On SB 441 SD1, relating to the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, the committee received strong support from the orchestra, the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi, IATSE Local 665, and an in-person testifier, with testimony emphasizing statewide access to music, education and community programming, cultural value, economic impact, and job stability for musicians and staff. The Attorney General’s office offered comments and suggested language related to the State Endowment Fund. Committee members asked about how the funding would be used, the orchestra’s reach, and its history; the orchestra said it preferred direct operating support and described its audience and employment footprint, neighbor-island outreach, and plans to expand season length and education programs. The committee then heard SB 1581 SD1, relating to the Hawaiʻi Japan Pacific Peace Monument. No testifier from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts was present, and no one testified on Zoom. With no discussion from witnesses, the measure was briefly taken up and later advanced. In decision-making, the committee adopted amendments to SB 441 SD1, including a preamble describing legislative intent and the orchestra’s history, references to the State of Hawaiʻi endowment fund and statewide public benefits, and language ensuring the funds support statewide purposes and neighbor-island access to music and educational opportunities. The committee also added a deferral date of July 1, 3000 and technical amendments, then voted to pass the measure with amendments. SB 1581 SD1 was also passed forward with amendments, including a July 1, 3000 deferral date and technical changes, and the meeting adjourned.

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• the Legislature and thank the governor for this particular tool because it has been absolutely instrumental
• We're back. >> Returning from recess now, we will hear from 2 institutions about their CTE programs,
• And that's relate to an instrument Haitian one into programs.
• Next, we will hear from Doctor Paul Brody, President Santa Fe College. You're recognized.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I want to welcome you to the hearing.
• IRFDs are not a common instrument.
• I'm very excited for you to get to hear from them today, Mr. Chair. Thank you.
• It was actually incredible to hear about the movement from 2023 to 2026.
• So when people hear this, they're going to hear, you know, these mandatory taxes.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We hear it when we talk every board meeting.
• We hear it when we talk every board meeting.
• We hear it when we talk every board meeting.
• I mean, I hear glitzy words, and I hear, you know, we've reduced this, we reduced that, and I've looked
• So the testing instrument: we did change testing instruments from the last time I gave this presentation

Keywords: 908, all