Transcript Highlights:

• <00:35:28.920><c> other</c><00:35:29.160><c> duties</c><00:35:29.560><c> as</c><00:35:29.800><c> assigned
• </c><00:54:23.240><c> you</c> we look at all these assignments you we look at all these assignments you
• know<00:54:23.520><c> things</c><00:54:23.799><c> as</c><00:54:24.119><c> assigned</c><00:54:25.119>
• <c> started</c><00:54:25.640><c> to</c><00:54:26.400><c> kind</c> know things as assigned started to
• kind know things as assigned started to kind of<00:54:26.640><c> dilute</c><00:54:27.079><c> the</c><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The chairman of the Legislative Management may assign additional studies and responsibilities to the
• executive order prohibits state laws from conflicting with the policy set forth in the order and assigns
• So each agency has one of those individuals assigned to that agency.
• In general, what regulators try to do is, with any assets, they try to assign cost causation so that
• Clark, if you put on your assignment list, too, I'm interested in knowing your assignment list too.

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The chairman of the Legislative Management may assign additional studies and responsibilities to the
• executive order prohibits state laws from conflicting with the policy set forth in the order and assigns
• So each agency has one of those individuals assigned to that agency.
• So each agency has one of those individuals assigned to that agency.
• In general, what regulators try to do is, with any assets, they try to assign cost causation so that

Summary: The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, establishing its purpose as a study and policy-development body rather than one aimed at producing many bills. Majority Leader Hogue urged members to move quickly, focus on federal and other states’ AI laws, consider possible federal preemption, child protections, and the siting and economic impacts of data centers. Committee leadership echoed that the goal is practical, balanced governance that protects North Dakota while allowing innovation to continue. Legislative Council staff provided a background memo and NCSL presented a detailed overview of AI concepts and the current state legislative landscape. The presentations distinguished narrow AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and theoretical AGI/ASI, and summarized major state policy themes: comprehensive AI laws in states such as Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois; targeted laws on deepfakes, chatbots, health, education, notifications, and digital likeness; and growing use of appropriations and agency inventories. Members asked about Colorado’s repeal and reenactment, Texas’s sandbox and training provisions, oversight structures, and whether AI regulation is bipartisan; presenters said most issues cut across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfakes but more division on broader regulatory approaches. The federal update focused on executive orders, preemption, and congressional activity. NCSL described a White House framework favoring a single federal standard, a DOJ litigation task force, Commerce Department review of state laws, and possible funding conditions tied to state AI policy, though no formal state-law challenge had yet occurred. The presentation also covered a recent executive order creating a voluntary federal vetting process for advanced frontier models after safety concerns, and congressional proposals including a failed 10-year state moratorium, Senator Blackburn’s child-safety bills, the Kids Online Safety Act, a House-passed children’s digital safety package, a Senate data center moratorium proposal, and a House ratepayer/data-center bill. The committee took no formal action beyond receiving testimony and asking questions.

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• And therefore, under this logic, it is wholly inappropriate to assign responsibility for these abandoned
• And therefore, under this logic, it is wholly inappropriate to assign responsibility for these abandoned
• And then we assigned them.
• And then we assigned them.
• And then we assigned them.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The AB 218 report that was produced by FICMAT, I think, didn't just assign a dollar amount to the amount
• The AB218 report that was produced by FICMAT, I think it didn't just assign a dollar amount to the amount
• But on the same token, all the teaching assignments, that is the one that especially impacted by the
• It is a weird system, and it's a system where it's not them going out looking for 60-day assignments
• or 70-day assignments; it's they get into an assignment, and the credentialed teacher doesn't come back

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• allocated a low-income housing tax credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign
• allocated a low-income housing tax credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign
• allocated a low-income housing tax credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign
• allocated a low-income housing tax credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign
• A low-income housing tax credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign all

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint House committees on Housing and Education heard HB 1713, HD1, which would repeal school impact fees and transfer remaining balances in the school impact fee and certain fair share accounts to the school facilities special fund. The Department of Education testified in opposition, while the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, the Attorney General’s office (with comments and suggested constitutional amendments), the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the School Facilities Authority, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, NAP Hawaii, Avalon Development Company, Mark Development, Maui Chamber of Commerce, Housing Hawaii’s Future, Landis Research Foundation, BIA Hawaii, and others testified in support. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered comments. The DOE said the bill would weaken a key tool for matching school facilities to residential growth, while supporters said the current program leaves funds unused or restricted in ways that limit their effectiveness. A lengthy discussion followed about the difference between the older school impact fee program and the separate fair share agreements tied to land use entitlements and change-of-zone approvals. DOE Deputy Superintendent Jesse Suki explained that fair share funds are tied to the district where they were collected, may be too small to build a full school on their own, and are held until needed for projects such as Core Ridge, Central and West Maui, and other planned schools. Committee members pressed DOE on why funds had remained unspent for years, how much money was in the accounts, and whether the department had reviewed audit findings about the program. Members also questioned whether homeowners ultimately bear these costs through developers passing them along. The committee did not take a vote during the portion of the meeting provided. The discussion ended with members and DOE debating whether the current statute should remain in place, whether past entitlements should be affected, and whether the bill should be amended to better address remaining construction-related obligations and the use of collected funds.

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes, the issue on the drop is that the assignment code can vary depending ... the system that we have
• So out of 870,000 students or so, the half-year count of the number that get a code assigned to the 15
• </c><00:25:48.799><c> to</c><00:25:48.960><c> the</c> that get the a code assigned to the that get the
• a code assigned to the 15-day<00:25:49.760><c> drop</c><00:25:50.400><c> is</c><00:25:50.720><c> about
• My name is Morgan McDow, and I'm an MTSS teacher on special assignment with the Burnsville Eagan Savage

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um, but not picking up a base amount that was in existence but not assigned to anything.
• The House is not making that reduction and is fully assigning it to the public broadcasting grants.
• The House is not assigned to anything.
• it to the uh public assigning it to the uh public broadcasting<00:10:56.480><c> grants.
• It assigns responsibilities, timelines, and testing requirements for that system.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, school administrator costs assigned to the supervision of the school lunchroom.
• students are coming in in an efficient manner and then leaving the cafeteria back to their other assigned
• classes or times um to other assigned classes or times um to keep<01:10:04.800><c> the</c><01:10:05.040
• </c><01:10:44.880><c> Thank</c> be assigned to that account. Okay.
• Thank be assigned to that account. Okay.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Occasionally, we'll be assigned bills that come from other committees, but if that's the case, it's mainly
• 00:33:35.000><c> committee</c><00:33:35.320><c> and</c><00:33:35.399><c> I've</c><00:33:35.559><c> assign
• </c> on this committee and I've assign on this committee and I've assign seatings<00:33:36.360><c> with
• </c><00:33:45.679><c> bills</c> occasionally we'll be assigned bills occasionally we'll be assigned bills
• These are assigned seats, so feel free to grab that seat at any time.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• what's going to be best for each county so that we can ensure that if you need an attorney and you're assigned
• Second, it's the method and timing of case assignment.
• Fifth, it's the number of cases assigned to each public defender, alternate public defender, or private
• Fifth, it's the number of cases assigned to each public defender, alternate public defender, or private

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of local government bills, beginning without quorum and later taking up measures once quorum was established. AB 748 would expand the pre-approved housing plan model for small single-family projects and ADUs, with delayed implementation for smaller jurisdictions; it drew support from housing advocates and some local governments opposed it. AB 1786 would extend best-value contracting authority to general law cities and the San Gabriel Valley COG for larger projects, with broad local government support and no opposition. AB 1712 would let Santa Fe Springs pursue sale of its troubled water system to a larger provider through a protest process instead of a municipal election, citing major capital needs and rate pressures. AB 1679 would create a temporary commercial activation permit for pop-up businesses in vacant storefronts for up to 120 days, with support from business and downtown groups and questions about local control. AB 1738 would require jurisdictions to offer virtual inspections for certain simple residential inspections; supporters emphasized efficiency and existing use in some counties, while labor and local government opponents raised safety and implementation concerns. The committee voted 3-0 to send AB 1738 to Housing, with the bill remaining on call. The committee also heard AB 1578, which would require elected state and local officials to take anti-hate speech training as part of existing harassment training. Supporters argued it would help officials understand the impact of rhetoric on hate and violence, while opponents said it was vague and threatened free speech; the bill passed 3-1 to Governmental Organization and remained on call. AB 1693 would speed retail tenant-improvement permits by requiring review by a qualified professional certifier and shorter local review timelines; it had support from retailers and business groups and passed 4-0 to Business, Professions, and Economic Development. AB 1914 would require local governments to include child care in general planning, with supporters calling child care essential infrastructure and opponents warning about mandates; it passed 2-0 to Human Services and remained on call. AB 1997 would shorten the review period for 90% affordable housing projects after EIR certification, and AB 2605 would require counties to report data on public defense systems and caseloads; both passed their committees and were sent onward, with AB 2605 noted as conditional on appropriation. Later items included AB 2224, which would raise and restructure county recorder fees to fund electronic recording systems and modernize service delivery, with county recorder and county association support and no opposition; it passed to Appropriations and remained on call. The consent calendar included AB 2640. At the end of the meeting, Senator Seyarto presented AB 2110 on behalf of Assemblymember Johnson, proposing workforce housing enhanced infrastructure financing districts for education, health care, manufacturing, and public safety workers, using existing EIFD authority without affecting school funding or ERAF; the presentation was introduced as having bipartisan support, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on that measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• In the very beginning, we had two project managers assigned, as well as an account manager like myself
• assigned, and Cochise County Superintendent Schools had a project manager assigned being Cynthia Myers
• So that collaboration and that role assignment was a big part in the success, understanding that we have

Keywords: 1182, all

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• If you don't pick one, they assign one to you.
• don't<00:02:43.920><c> pick</c><00:02:44.080><c> one,</c><00:02:44.240><c> they</c><00:02:44.360><c> assign
• </c> don't pick one, they assign one to you. don't pick one, they assign one to you.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The interview focused on Senate File 3612, which the senator described as “patient-centered care” legislation for Minnesota’s Medicaid and MinnesotaCare programs. He said the bill would remove private insurers and HMOs from administering those public programs, replace them with a state contract for claims processing and administrative services, and shift care coordination directly to primary care clinics, counties, and nonprofits. He argued the current managed-care system creates churn, prior-authorization barriers, and fragmented care, and said providers should manage care rather than insurers. The senator repeatedly cited Connecticut as a model, saying that state moved away from managed care, improved primary care participation, and saved money. He also argued Minnesota’s current system lacks transparency and may be overpaying health plans, pointing to fraud concerns and a past example in which UCare returned money to the state after an overpayment. He said the bill would improve accountability, make fraud easier to detect, and could save taxpayers billions, though he emphasized his main goal was better care rather than savings. On support and prospects, he said the bill has backing from the governor and the American Cancer Society but currently only DFL co-authors. He said he does not expect it to become law this year because the fiscal note and details are still pending, and he does not expect insurance companies to support it. He added that he is open to discussion but sees the insurers as fundamentally opposed. The interview ended with him saying workers in insurance and claims processing should be treated fairly and offered retraining or dislocated-worker support if broader reforms reduce their roles.

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted and the measures be properly assigned
• Speaker, I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted and the measures be properly assigned
• Whip, I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted and the measures be properly assigned
• Whip, I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted and the measures be properly assigned

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed Judges Day guests and other visitors, and read a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Social Work Month. Members also made brief introductions of guests and the doctor of the day, Dr. Philip Williams. The chamber then moved through a long Committee of the Whole agenda, taking up numerous bills with committee and floor amendments, most of them receiving do-pass or due-pass recommendations after brief explanations and some debate. Notable discussion included HB 2444, where several members raised concerns about pharmacist-led care, patient safety, and rural health impacts, while the sponsor argued it would expand affordable access to care; HB 2726, which drew comments about a new sleep apnea device and whether it was a vendor-driven proposal; HB 2991, a bipartisan effort to address social media harms to children; and HB 4070, a bill framed as a “corporate death penalty” approach to combat sex trafficking. Other measures addressed kinship placement in child welfare, midwifery oversight, vulnerable adult protections, tuition waivers for children of disabled veterans, license plate omnibus language, and county and education-related issues. After the Committee of the Whole reported, the House adopted the report and assigned measures for engrossing. The chamber then proceeded to third reading votes on several bills. HB 2123, dealing with financial institutions and gold/silver legal tender, failed on a 24-28 vote after an excusal request was granted to one member with a financial conflict. HB 2270, concerning county authority and sheriff’s posse dissolution procedures, passed 50-3. HB 2324, creating a state fire marshal-related provision, passed 53-0, as did HB 2404 on mental health services. HB 2495 on sentencing failed 26-27. HB 2557 on patient records passed 37-16, HB 2574 on traffic violation appeals passed 52-0, HB 2594 on domestic relations and address confidentiality passed 44-9, HB 2611 on child welfare passed 51-0, HB 2681 on the county employee merit system passed 53-0, and HB 2697 also passed 51-0. The session continued into additional votes beyond the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted and the measures be properly assigned
• Speaker, I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted and the measures be properly assigned
• Whip, I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted and the measures be properly assigned
• I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted and the measures be properly assigned

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The assignment of this committee probably will change after this meeting. Representative Tiffan.
• &gt;&gt; The<00:26:13.120><c> assignment</c><00:26:13.600><c> of</c><00:26:13.760><c> this</c><00:26:
• 14.000><c> committee</c> &gt;&gt; The assignment of this committee &gt;&gt; The assignment of this committee

Keywords: 958, all

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• We cannot assign our duty to the courts. Guarding our constitutional rights depends on us.
• We cannot assign our duty to the courts. Guarding our constitutional rights depends on us.
• The DA had three attorneys and detectives assigned as well.
• The DA had three attorneys and detectives assigned as well.

Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 38, which would make permanent the New Mexico affordable spay-neuter program funded by fees on registered pet food. The sponsor and supporters said the program helps reduce companion animal overpopulation, shelter intake, and euthanasia, while opponents argued the charge is an unlawful tax, is tied to ongoing litigation, and that required annual reporting has not been done. After public testimony, the committee adopted a due pass motion on SB 38 by a 10-1 vote. The committee then took up Senate Bill 17, a gun-safety measure that would impose new requirements on firearms dealers and prohibit future sale of certain assault-style and high-capacity weapons. Supporters, including sponsors, gun-violence survivors, public safety advocates, and some local officials, argued the bill would address straw purchasing, trafficking, dealer accountability, and mass-casualty weapons. Opponents, including firearms retailers, ranchers, law enforcement, and gun owners, said the bill would burden lawful businesses, raise constitutional concerns, and do little to stop crime. After extensive testimony and questions about the bill’s legal basis, definitions, and dealer regulations, the committee did not vote and instead rolled the bill for further work on amendments. Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 41, as amended, which would eliminate the statute of limitations for second-degree criminal sexual contact of a minor. Support came from the Chamber of Commerce and sexual assault advocacy groups, who said delayed disclosure is common and justice should not expire before survivors are ready to come forward. Committee members asked detailed questions about the bill’s scope, including why certain offenses remained covered and how the criminal statutes are categorized. The committee adopted an amendment to correct drafting issues and then passed SB 41 as amended on a 10-0 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 264, an elections safety bill that would strengthen penalties for election interference, create emergency polling-place protocols, and clarify when law enforcement may be present at polling places at the request of election officials. Supporters said it was needed to protect voters from intimidation, while an opponent argued it could put law enforcement at risk and restrict their ability to vote. The sponsor and Secretary of State explained that the bill was aimed at preventing ordered deployment of armed personnel to polling places, not barring officers or service members from voting. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• They're not employees; they're just on contract and only do the work when it is assigned with a court
• Because that helps with the educational processes and the faculty assignments and So, what the plan is
• I don't think there could have been a better person assigned to that agency.
• The plans are required to assign all of their members to a PCP.

Keywords: 914, all

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• So, how many electrical inspectors do you have statewide, and are they assigned to a territory?
• /c><00:14:15.600><c> and</c><00:14:15.760><c> are</c><00:14:15.880><c> they</c><00:14:16.000><c> assigned
• </c> you have statewide and are they assigned you have statewide and are they assigned to<00:14:16.600

Keywords: 00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:32 Approval of Minutes 01:46 Public Protection Cabinet 19:05 Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet 33:14 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee met without a quorum at first, then approved the minutes once a quorum was reached. The first presentation was from the Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction within the Public Protection Cabinet. Commissioner Max Fuller and Deputy Commissioner David Moore reviewed the department’s licensing structure, noting about 50 license types and roughly 42,000 active licenses, with most tied to plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work. They compared Kentucky’s fees and requirements with neighboring states and said Kentucky is generally in line or slightly below surrounding states when local and contractor licensing requirements elsewhere are considered. The department also described staffing and inspection pressures. Officials said boiler inspections have a measurable backlog, with about 18% of state-jurisdiction boilers and pressure vessels past due statewide and a higher percentage in Jefferson County. They said building code plan review turnaround has risen from about 30 days to roughly 33–35 days, and that some areas are struggling to maintain same-day plumbing inspections and three-day HVAC inspections. Members asked whether the agency could handle increased housing construction, especially in rural areas; the department said it had requested additional plumbing staff and a plan reviewer, particularly for the Bowling Green/Warren County area, and noted that electrical inspectors are stretched across the state and are also pulled into disaster response work. The committee then heard from Kentucky Venues and the Kentucky State Fair Board on the Kentucky Exposition Center renovation and related operations. David Beck, board chairman David Williams, CFO Tony Shrek, and others said the project is progressing ahead of schedule, with keys to the new building expected in December and the facility already booked for future events. They reported strong tourism and economic impact, including record activity at the Exposition Center and downtown convention center, and said the Farm Machinery Show and other events continue to drive demand. Members asked about budget status, and the presenters said inflation, delayed access to funds due to the RFP/design process, and added costs have left them short of money to finish all planned work. They identified phase three funding needs, including food and beverage service improvements and completion of Freedom Hall seating, and said they are considering bringing food and beverage operations back under their control to improve efficiency and revenue. The meeting ended with no formal votes on the presentations and an announcement that the committee would meet again the following Tuesday.

Transcript Highlights:

• technology to public school students and low-income students, it enables them to stay on top of their assignments
• In all of my classes, assignments, events, and information are uploaded online.
• When he was up for his next assignment in 2010, he had many installations across the nation and around
• He even took a combat tour to secure our assignment here.

Bills: SB6222, SB6263, SB6118, SB6261, SB6320

Keywords: public education, technology access, surplus hardware, digital divide, student resources, school district, public bidding, bid limits, procurement, public works, construction contracts, competitive bidding, lowest responsible bidder, small works roster, quotations, school purchasing, Washington-grown food, local food, inmate work programs, Department of Corrections