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• Reports from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.
• This bill could have potentially got net metering reform in the state of Minnesota.
• It could have done a number of great reforms quite frankly this state needs.
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• We also have, and this legislative body passed two years ago, my bill on collaborative family law, and
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Summary: The House Families and Children Committee met in the 2026 regular session and heard House Bill 109, which would amend Kentucky divorce law to waive the current 60-day waiting period for couples with minor children when the parties have already completed mediation or collaborative family law and are ready to finalize their decree. The bill sponsor, Representative Deetsz, argued the measure would reward families who have already done the work to resolve custody, parenting time, and property issues outside of court, and said it would not affect traditional litigation cases. She also explained that delays can be especially burdensome when retirement-account division requires a QDRO after the decree. Committee members discussed how long collaborative cases typically take, with the sponsor estimating about six months on average and longer in complex cases, and noted that some judges already require parenting classes or allow reconciliation conferences in certain circuits. David Walls of the Family Foundation testified in opposition, saying the bill would make divorce easier for parents with children and move Kentucky in the wrong direction. He argued waiting periods can encourage reconciliation, protect marriage commitments, and reduce harms to children and public costs associated with family fragmentation. He urged lawmakers to preserve or even lengthen the waiting period rather than eliminate it, and framed the issue as protecting children and strengthening marriage. During questions, Representative Bojanowski strongly objected to Mr. Walls’ characterization of divorce, saying her own divorce was necessary for her children’s well-being and that the bill simply shortens the process after mediation. Representative Elliott asked about typical timelines in collaborative cases and noted that some courts require parental education. Representative Moser asked whether counseling is required; the sponsor said it is not, though reconciliation conferences may be requested at a judge’s discretion. The transcript ends after discussion of the bill and before any recorded vote or final committee action.

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• There are quite a few reforms you'll see coming through, trying to remove DCAC from the incentivizing
• This bill is legislative overreach by removing a judge's ability to mark.
• Colonel, so you're coming here, you don't like the bill, but you believe there needs to be reform.
• Certainly there needs to be some reform within the system there.
• For those reasons, I respectfully ask you to support this legislation.

Bills: SB1048, SB1071, SB1092, SB1314, SB1391, SB1400, SB1401, SB1452

Keywords: juvenile services, Coconino county, rehabilitation, detox center, financial appropriation, Arizona Rangers, statutory repeal, security, state law, regulatory changes, probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, appropriations, salary increase, corrections, public safety

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• These sections were addressed in other legislation.
• Senate Bill 2403 builds on the original bill's intent to reform the commission but introduces several
• As a lobbyist to influence legislative, executive, or other forms of administrative action.
• So members, I've also filed this legislation, Senate Bill 27. It's in amendment format here.
• TCJL is the nation's oldest and largest state legal reform organization.

Bills: SB312, SB945, SB946, SB1367, SB1861, SB2044, SB2337, SB2403, SB2819, SJR54

Keywords: public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards

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• <00:25:12.640> We us on humane immigration reform. We us on humane immigration reform.
• <00:37:13.680> Pat complex legislative processes. Pat complex legislative processes.
• management reforms for Comprehensive management reforms for DoD's<00:37:44.480> electromagnetic
• <02:40:36.800> Gentleman legislation. I yield back. Gentleman legislation. I yield back.
• We can prevent a legislation.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Last session, I passed legislation which created a similar program for Texas game wardens.
• Contribution of time to the legislative leave pool is on a voluntary basis only, and there is no cost
• The legislature has already passed legislation that allows state troopers and game wardens to be able
• We urge you to support this important legislation.
• The legislation is significant in the reentry rehabilitation process for release.

Bills: HB153

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• In fact, the committee substitute just changes it to a legislative council draft.
• More than a dozen states have passed permitting reform bills of some type in recent years, enabling..
• Permitting reforms, including third-party review, can speed up building.
• We think if this legislation moves forward, it will address the challenges we face in the permitting
• I appreciate the opportunity to provide testimony today regarding the importance of this legislation

Bills: SB208, SB628, SB777, SB1042, SB2354, SB2477, SB2521, SB2523, SB2608, SB2703, SB2778, SB2835, SB2965, SB2367, SB3044

Keywords: workforce housing, capital investment fund, affordable housing, housing development, Texas housing laws, loan programs, community development, Texas housing, zero-interest loans, low-income housing, nonprofit organizations, construction, economic stability, housing affordability, capital investment, Texas housing policy, county fire code, fire marshal, local government code, interlocal agreement

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• We are supportive of this legislation. One of the biggest problems... legislation.
• The Department of Revenue was consulted on this legislation and worked with the...
• And we are all for responsible legislation.
• To... reform the... in Alabama.
• To reform the industry and safeguard children, look to SunMed for inspiration.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• Thank you for this legislation.
• Is it reforming something else? Is it recruitment? I think it's a both-and.
• But I do like those on the hold harmless pieces, even though that's not in this legislation.
• We talked a little bit briefly about tort reform.
• things for our Support reform ever even thought of, Madam Chair, Representative.

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• Another investment in the legislative session, it's not over with.
• In my legislation, supported by Senator Craig and others. Should I call you Solomon or what?
• Last session I authored a bill to reform the JRS 2 pension plan to make it actuary overly sound.
• The concept, as I understand it, the Civil Justice Reform This is federal, of course, but it requires
• I'm Lee Parsley for Texans for Lawsuit Reform. Civil litigation.

Bills: SB260, SB263, SB293, SJR18

Keywords: school safety, Foundation School Program, education funding, student allotment, Texas education, SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction

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• 260 builds upon our historic investments to enhance school safety and security during the last legislative
• So, so it's another investment, investment in the legislative session is not over, right?
• That I'm putting towards in my legislation supported by Senator Craig and others, should I call you Solomon
• Last session I authored a bill to reform the JRS 2 pension plan to make it actuararily sound.
• I'm Lee Parsley for Texans for lawsuit reform, uh, civil litigation, as you mentioned, Senator Huffman

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• As Congress considers Medicare reform is essential at the federal trust responsibility for the Indian
• Medicare reforms must be deliberate and understood that is impact Indian health programs even though
• We have a number of reforms legislation considering the 119 Congress should be making the Indian Health
• Over the past several Congresses, NFOA has worked with both the Senate and the House on legislation to
• , and there's bipartisan legislation.

Keywords: tribal sovereignty, healthcare, education, public safety, Economic Development, Tax Parity Act, PROTECT Act, trust obligations, bipartisan support, Indian Health Services

Summary: The committee meeting focused on crucial issues facing tribal nations, particularly emphasizing the federal government's trust and treaty obligations. The discussions highlighted ongoing challenges such as disparities in healthcare, education, and public safety within Native communities. Chair Murkowski underscored the importance of listening to Native leaders and aligning congressional efforts with community needs, advocating for legislative actions that support tribal sovereignty and economic development. Various initiatives, including the Tax Parity Act and the PROTECT Act, aimed at addressing jurisdictional and financial disparities, were discussed in detail. A call for bipartisan support to alleviate the funding shortages affecting Indian Health Services was made several times during the meeting. Testimonies from tribal leaders and representatives emphasized the dire need for legislative support to enhance infrastructure, healthcare access, and public safety initiatives in tribal communities.

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• We're citizen legislators. We vote on stuff that we know about and that may affect our profession.
• It's not perfect legislation, not 100%, but it did require actuarial participation annually.
• Legislative Council cannot win out in an hour.
• We know that our constituents are clamoring for that reform.
• tort reform would be to reduce insurance rates.

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• But you know, I was really thinking about introducing legislation.
• I'm sure you're all familiar with some of the reforms we've done.
• that reform that increased contributions from both the employee and employer by 4.
• We're gonna have one, and then the legislation that you have as well.
• The entire legislative session is supported by our State Printing Division.

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• There were also some recent legislative changes to the homestead market value exclusion for veterans
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• As legislators, we get to vote on policies and legislation, and we hope that it would make positive changes
• And decided to introduce legislation on the subject in the context... ...introduced legislation on the
• I want to thank the author for this nuanced piece of legislation.
• One of those reforms that I didn't agree with at the time was capping probation at One of those reforms
• Today, as this legislative term peace and safety.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before moving through the daily file. Several measures were taken up and passed, including bills on county jail accountability (AB 2257), claims against public agencies (AB 2529), affordable housing management metrics (AB 2689), digital wellness instruction in schools (AB 2071), pedestrian and bicycle safety project streamlining (AB 1976), manufactured home transport permits (AB 2012), a Surplus Land Act amendment tied to an Inland Empire soccer project (AB 2139), a Monterey Bay stewardship authority (AB 1548), online electrician licensing (AB 1707), a Caltrans study of navigation apps’ traffic impacts (AB 2105), coastal resiliency permitting reforms (AB 2051), downtown housing streamlining and financing (AB 2074), Cal Fire compensation (AB 2129), emergency care authority for Del Puerto Health Care District (AB 2282), charter school facilities hardship relief (AB 2316), theft by a peace officer under color of authority as serious misconduct (AB 2337), an Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander-serving institution designation (AB 2374), energy and cannabis support bills (AB 2464, AB 2537), and a suicide prevention plan requirement for treatment facilities (AB 2562). Most of these measures passed with broad bipartisan margins, and several were described as support bills with no opposition. The floor also debated a major criminal justice measure, AB 2727, which would raise the threshold for elderly parole eligibility for people serving sentences for violent sex offenses and add screening safeguards. Supporters from both parties emphasized child protection, survivor trauma, and specific local cases involving offenders who had become eligible for release; the bill passed 66-0. Another significant debate centered on AB 1958, which would clarify procedures under the California Racial Justice Act by refining how disparity claims are established and rebutted; the author said he would take Senate amendments to address concerns from district attorneys. The Assembly also considered AB 2313, a gas-to-electric transition bill allowing customers with planned service line replacements to opt out of gas service and use funds to electrify their homes. Members raised concerns about cost shifts and equity, and the author responded that the bill includes no-cost-shift language, larger credits for disadvantaged communities, and would not proceed if the math does not work; it passed 41-21. The final major item was AB 1709, a high-profile social media safety bill creating a minimum age of 16 for accounts on platforms using addictive features and establishing an e-safety commission. The author and many supporters from both parties framed the bill as a response to youth mental health harms, addictive design, and the need for age-based safeguards, while some members raised concerns about impacts on LGBTQ youth and other isolated young people who rely on online spaces. Supporters said the bill targets addictive design rather than speech and is intended to preserve safe online connection while limiting harmful features. The measure drew extensive bipartisan support and was still under debate at the end of the transcript.

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• This legislation allows the Healer Regional Medical Center to replace their aging linear accelerator,
• This is tied to legislation that you may want to see if it's actually moving and going to get over the
• This is the reform or the disaster funding.
• And keep in mind that the executive order disaster reform bill would create capacity.
• So that's money towards DFA to not only reform the capital outlay portion and make it more transparent

Bills: SB152, SB145, SB190, HB247

Keywords: telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent

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• Rahul Srinivasan, Director of Government Reform and Fiscal Policy with Texas 2036.
• But I'd be happy to visit and see how we can make this piece of legislation...
• on the AI legislation.
• We have been advocates for procurement reform for over a decade.
• Legislative session asking for procurement through legislation and riders, um, you know, throwing out

Bills: HB149, HB252, HB643, HB1442, HB1500, HB1672, HB1851, HB1893, HB2028, HB2768, HB2818, HB149, HB252

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, employment compensation, state agencies, salary payments, general appropriations, government efficiency, public works, contractors, payment bonds, government contracts, construction law, transparency, open meetings, government accountability, public access

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• We have invited testimony beginning with the Comptroller's office, followed by the legislative budget
• So we would need to work with legislative budget board staff to do that.
• Uh, as mentioned, my name is Aaron Hendrickson, Legislative Budget board.
• I'm talking about tax reform.
• Uh, the, the proposals are broken down by MNO, INS, and other reforms.

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• Creating good and godly legislation, and at the same time, produce within them an abundance of the fruit
• No, this is, this is not a legislative agency.
• So, so the Sunset Commission is a legislative agency, uh, which, as you know, provides recommendations
• No, uh, so what the sunset Commission again is a legislative body. This would be executive.
• The Sunset Commission has a job and a function that's legislative in terms of reviewing the operations