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• The good part about that is the inspection system is working and the monitoring system appears to be
• The monitoring system appears to be working better in Mexico now.
• I said I would like my road fixed because I live in such a remote area that we don't get much.
• mind is that funding will go to Hatch Community; they'll manage the project, and so it will never appear

Keywords: 996, all

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• If they chose not to accept the invitation to appear yesterday, that does not take away from their outcry
• Less than 48 hours after the last regional hearing, this map appeared.
• with individuals and non-profits to provide assistance to search and recovery and cleanup teams remotely
• It doesn't appear that we have any other witnesses remaining to testify on Senate Bill 4, so public testimony

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The eggs will then hatch into larvae after about 12 to 14 hours. will appear in the wound after about
• Obviously, as I mentioned before, the larvae will appear in the wound after about day three.
• The animal may appear depressed, be off-feed, and separate themselves from the herd, self-isolating if
• Detection includes using AI-driven automated fly traps, environmental DNA, and remote sensors for the

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• we're seeing a slew of bills that seem to be designed to address this in a very chilling way. what appears
• There also does not appear to be a mechanism for disputing or disproving agency findings in the program
• In the periodic inspection reports from remote sensing technologies or the agency's interpretation of
• justification for increasing those permitting fees and And I would like to say that this bill, it may not appear

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• The clerk will call the names of the members voting remotely. Kotter? Yes. Kultar votes aye.
• members voting remotely. members voting remotely.
• >> The clerk will call the names of the members voting remotely. Kultar votes aye.
• members voting remotely. members voting remotely.
• The clerk will call the names of the members voting remotely. Momani Helsley.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House received several Senate messages returning House File 3426 on natural resources and House File 4252 on higher education with Senate amendments, and in both cases the House refused to concur and moved to conference committee. The House also acceded to the Senate’s request for a conference committee on Senate File 4612, which concerns state government and Department of Health and Human Services provisions. Speaker appointments to the conference committees were announced for all three bills. The House then concurred in Senate amendments to House File 3522, a veterans bill allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs to temporarily close state veterans homes under a CMS order. Representative Duran said the Senate had bundled several veterans-related bills into HF 3522, including measures on SGU veterans, National Guard pay, grant requirements in the MDBA process, burial eligibility in veterans and National Guard cemeteries, honor guard eligibility, and codifying a commandos task force. The bill passed 134-0 and was read to pass. On the floor calendar, Senate File 3210, a human rights bill on disability accommodations, was laid on the table by agreement for later consideration. House File 4017, a study bill on unlawful shipments of infectious or pathological waste, was presented as a worker-safety measure; an A6 technical amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 126-8. House File 4138, dealing with social media platforms and minors, was amended with A10 and A11 changes emphasizing transparency, privacy defaults, limits on data use, and a shift from “child” to “minor” in the age provisions; Representative Bonner argued for extending protections to age 18, while Representative Scott said the bill was a first step and opposed the amendment. The A11 amendment was adopted, and debate on the bill continued as the transcript ended.

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• [Music] e for e The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely.
• The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely. Gander votes no.
• The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely. Gander votes no.
• remotely remotely Gander<00:39:39.520> Gander<00:39:40.000> votes<00:39:40.640> nay
• The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely. Gander, go ahead.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely. Hanson J. Swazinski.
• The clerk will call the name of the member participating remotely: Swazinski. Swazinski votes aye.
• The clerk will call the name of the member participating remotely. Aye, Swazinski. Aye.

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• but it's basically LCL services, some of the smaller ports like Maui and Lānaʻi, some of the more remote
• <00:51:42.640> ports and Lai um some of the more remote ports and Lai um some of the more
• remote ports like<00:51:43.680> Hilo<00:51:44.720> those<00:51:44.960> things<00
• Deputy Public Defender Sarah Haley, appearing for the Office of the Public Defender.
• The bill, as currently drafted, appears to require the courts to order drivers whose licenses have been

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard SB 2694 SD2, which would authorize the Public Utilities Commission to create automatic adjustment mechanisms for water carriers, including a water carrier inflationary cost index, and to waive certain requirements under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Testimony was sharply divided. The Department of Transportation, Young Brothers, and several shipping, harbor, labor, and business-related supporters argued the bill would modernize regulation, reduce the need for large catch-up rate cases, and help keep rates aligned with rising costs. Young Brothers said its current rate-setting process is expensive and delayed, and that annual adjustments with guardrails such as a 5% cap and periodic full reviews would support sustainable operations and the state’s supply chain. Some supporters also said the company’s less-than-container-load service and required inter-island routes create costs that are not fully covered by current rates. Opponents, including the Consumer Advocate, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Food Industry Association, restaurant and chamber groups, and other businesses, argued the bill would lead to higher costs for consumers and businesses and should not move forward. Several testified that shipping costs already significantly affect pricing and that automatic increases would worsen the cost of living. The Consumer Advocate said Young Brothers should focus on cost control and implementing its business plan rather than automatic rate increases. The Maui Chamber and others pointed to a recent PUC decision that imposed a two-year stay on rate increases and said the bill would undermine that protection. Some opponents urged the committee to defer to the PUC’s regulatory authority. The PUC explained that it regulates water carriers as public utilities under existing statute and said it had recently approved a temporary rate increase while imposing a two-year stayout period on further increases, with emergency relief still possible. PUC members said they were still examining whether they have authority to adopt the proposed WICI mechanism by rule and wanted legislative clarity. In response to questions, the PUC said it prefers the current two-year stayout as reflected in its order. Young Brothers also clarified that it serves less-than-container-load cargo, that some routes and services are cross-subsidized because they are not profitable, and that an independent observer is being put in place to monitor implementation of its updated business plan. The transcript ended with the committee still taking questions; no final vote or disposition on the bill was shown.

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• Pursuant to the remote procedure adopted by the Senate, the chair announced the vote of Senator Fattman
• The remote procedure is dropped by the Senate. The chair will announce the vote of Senator Fattman.
• Assuming the remote, the amendment is adopted by the Senate.
• Soon the remote voting receives adopted by the Senate.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate considered a series of amendments to a primary care health care bill and also took up a separate literacy bill. Several amendments were withdrawn, including one on artificial intelligence in health care and others related to cost controls, direct primary care, and provider studies. The Senate adopted amendments on preserving access to treatment for serious mental illness, modernizing the definition of primary care, clarifying payment rates for community health centers, excluding pharmaceutical spending from primary care expenditure calculations, and strengthening health equity reporting. Other amendments on rate bands, alternative payment systems, private equity reporting, scope of practice, and ownership disclosure were rejected. The Senate then approved the Ways and Means amendment and ordered the primary care bill to a third reading. The chamber also took up final passage of An Act Relative to Teachers Preparation and Student Literacy, with senators describing it as a long-awaited compromise focused on improving early reading outcomes. Supporters said the bill requires evidence-based K-3 literacy curricula, regular student screening and family notification, dyslexia screening protocols, professional development for teachers, and a free state-developed curriculum option. Senators emphasized the need to address declining third-grade reading proficiency and equity gaps. The bill passed to be enacted by a unanimous roll call and was sent to the Governor. After the literacy bill, the Senate returned to the primary care bill, where senators again debated cost containment, innovation, and access. The final version included the adopted amendments and was passed to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 35-4. The Senate then adopted an adjournment order and recessed, adjourning in memory of Henry Thomas III, former Representative Ben Swan, and Mr. Dennis Frane.

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• implementing regionalized specialty and maternal care networks, implementing provider training, and remote
• Implementing provider training and remote care technologies to expand access, improve local capacity,
• Are there remote patient monitoring things we can do?
• And we can do remote patient monitoring and try to really sort of see, we get you home to your community

Bills: SB193, SB132, SB35, SB145

Keywords: SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement

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• actually a landing strip for these hobby guys, you know, these really expensive planes that you fly remotely
• planes that you these really expensive planes that you you<00:15:29.760> fly<00:15:30.560> remotely
• It's<00:15:31.760> a<00:15:31.920> landing<00:15:32.480> strip you fly remotely
• It's a landing strip you fly remotely.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• FIRST TOPIC WE HAVE WITH US DAN THE VICE PRESIDENT OF STATE POLICY FOR DATA CENTER COALITION ON REMOTELY
• WE HAVE CEE JAY MEYER THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF IMPLEMENTATION FOR CLL DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE REMOTELY
• DIORIO WHO IS REMOTE. >> CAN YOU SEE ME? >> Chair: YES WE CAN SEE YOU. >> GOOD MORNING.
• SOLUTIONS SUPPORTED BY AI HELP ENABLE VIRTUAL CARE AND EXTEND THE MEDICAL SUPPORT TO PATIENTS IN REMOTE

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• the real choices will just be right there, and we're not going to be able to go back into kind of remote
• /c><00:15:31.440> of to be able to go back into kind of to be able to go back into kind of remote
• > ideological<00:15:33.839> bunkers<00:15:34.560> and<00:15:35.279> make remote
• like ideological bunkers and make remote like ideological bunkers and make sort<00:15:36.000> of,

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you on behalf of the judicial branch.
• In the Housing Court summary process cases, 91% of parties appear without a lawyer.
• Thank you once again for the opportunity to appear before you and talk about our budget needs.
• For perspective, when I appeared here last year, our average caseload for investigators was 175 cases
• While the Commonwealth's revenue appears to have stabilized, projected federal revenue streams are not

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was held in Clinton Town Hall as part of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means’ budget review, with local officials welcoming legislators and noting the long agenda of many panels. The main presentation was from Secretary Terrence Reedy of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, who outlined the Healey-Driscoll administration’s FY26 proposal for the secretariat, including a $1.7 billion budget and a 7% increase over FY25. He described investments in emergency preparedness, hate-crime prevention, reentry programming, technology modernization, internships, and public safety training, while also noting some reductions driven by resource constraints, including cuts to certain grant programs and administrative costs. Committee members also raised concerns about federal uncertainty and how it could affect state budgets and public safety planning. A major portion of the questioning focused on the Department of Correction. Secretary Reedy and Commissioner Sean Jenkins said the biggest challenges are staffing, officer wellness, facility safety, and contraband—especially K2. They described steps taken at MCI Souza and other facilities, including reducing population at the maximum-security unit, changing management, removing metal products and free weights, improving screening and roll calls, adding a rapid response team, and increasing investigative and technological efforts to combat K2. They also discussed the closure of MCI Concord, saying it was driven by high maintenance costs and staffing needs, and explained that savings are being used to improve staffing patterns and address deferred maintenance over time rather than producing immediate large budget reductions. Members also questioned the budget’s impact on police training and community policing. The administration defended the increase in police academy tuition from $3,200 to $6,000 as reflecting true training costs and said it would still be subsidized by the state, while acknowledging the burden on small municipalities. They said the MPTC is expanding regional training and considering proposals such as Greenfield Community College’s. On community policing, officials emphasized uniform statewide training, de-escalation, and communication skills. The State Police also announced an outside review of the academy by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and said the next class will be split into two smaller groups to improve oversight and allow quicker implementation of recommendations. Other topics included ICE and federal immigration enforcement, with Reedy saying state law prohibits Massachusetts law enforcement from acting in a civil immigration capacity and that no state dollars were used in the Tufts-related ICE operation mentioned by a member. Senators and representatives also raised the upcoming FIFA World Cup, warning that it will require significant public safety resources and likely federal funding. Additional discussion covered restorative justice and juvenile diversion, health care costs in DOC, electronic health records, and the need for more diverse and culturally competent public safety staffing. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• measure heart rate, oxygen usage, range of motion measurements, and strength measurements remotely,
• In any other compact state with no notification requirements to the remote state.
• Under the PT Compact, when a licensee wants to work in another active compact state, known as the remote
• state, that individual must purchase a compact privilege for that specific remote state.
• And this compact privilege becomes the legal authorization to practice in the remote state.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing to take testimony on a wide range of bills involving professional licensure, clinical practice, and public health-related workforce issues. The chair explained that no votes would be taken at the hearing and that the purpose was to gather public input. Early testimony focused on Marnie’s Law, with supporters describing the bill as a no-cost, preventive measure to require nursing education on inflammatory breast cancer after a family tragedy and arguing it could reduce misdiagnosis and save lives. A major portion of the hearing centered on bills affecting clinical decision-making and licensure compacts. Supporters of the physician ownership/clinical autonomy bills argued they would protect independent practices from corporate interference after the Steward collapse, while supporters of EMS, dental, psychology, physical therapy, and physician assistant compacts said the measures would improve workforce mobility, reduce delays, and expand access to care, especially for rural patients, military families, and telehealth users. Several witnesses emphasized that the compacts would not reduce standards and would strengthen public protection through shared disciplinary databases and streamlined credentialing. There was also testimony on bills to ensure safe medication administration and to protect the independence of complementary and alternative health care practitioners. Nursing representatives urged that only licensed professionals administer medications in hospitals, hospices, and home care settings, warning that delegation to unlicensed staff could endanger patients and nurses’ licenses. A complementary and alternative care witness supported consumer access with mandatory disclosures and limits on reserved medical acts. On the dental compact, witnesses were split: some supported portability and workforce flexibility, while others warned the compact lacked a hands-on skills exam and could weaken Massachusetts’ regulatory authority and patient safety. The hearing concluded with continued testimony on the psychology compact, physical therapy compact, and physician assistant bills, with most speakers favoring expanded interstate practice and reduced administrative barriers.

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• The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely.
• The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely. >> Anderson PE. >> Okay. >> For

Keywords: 1183, house

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• For those online, if you are remote, please use the raise hand feature if you have questions or wish
• And then for those here you're remote.
• We'll go remote folks this time first.
• We'll go remote folks this time first.
• And then whether the preference is to be remote, fully remote, or hybrid like it was today, or all in

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting was the first session of the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Electricity as a Vehicle Fuel Working Group. Commissioner Nancy Doenberger opened with introductions from members representing state agencies, legislators, utilities, local governments, industry groups, advocacy organizations, and others. The group then elected its leadership: Senator Anne Johnson Stewart was nominated and unanimously elected chair, and Representative Steve Elkins was nominated and unanimously elected vice chair. Senator Johnson Stewart said she would ensure all viewpoints are heard and asked MnDOT to continue running the meeting for practical reasons. Austin Turman of the Legislative Coordinating Commission reviewed the authorizing legislation. He explained that the working group must analyze electricity used as vehicle fuel infrastructure opportunities and barriers, develop a roadmap with policy and funding recommendations for sustainable transportation funding consistent with the Minnesota Constitution, and study other states’ approaches to equitable fuel assessment methods for electric vehicles. The group’s report is due February 13 and will go to the governor and legislative transportation leaders. Turman also briefly reviewed open meeting law requirements, noting the group must operate publicly when a quorum discusses official business, though public comment is not required. Members then discussed the purpose of the group and the need to find a fair replacement or supplement for declining gas tax revenue as EVs increase. Senator Johnson Stewart emphasized balancing system funding needs with user-based fairness, including differences in vehicle weight and road use. Representative Murphy stressed the need to consider rural Minnesota, taxpayer impacts, and current science, including climate and CO2 issues. Drive Electric Minnesota said EV drivers should pay their fair share and not be overburdened, while the Department of Revenue said it wants to administer the new EV charging-station tax fairly. A trucking representative highlighted that passenger vehicles and freight vehicles have very different operating and charging needs, suggesting the group consider those differences in any fee structure.

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• The clerk will call the name of the member participating remotely. Davids votes aye.
• [Music] The clerk will call on the member participating remotely. Davids votes no.
• The clerk will call the name of the member participating remotely: Davids.
• remotely remotely Davids<00:41:47.520> David<00:41:47.920> votes<00:41:48.319> no
• The clerk will call the name of the member participating remotely: Davids.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Think of somebody dangling from a helicopter to pick somebody up in a very remote spot.
• to fly at night and do night operations, which, as we know, if somebody is maybe camping in a very remote
• uh<00:04:32.759> they're<00:04:32.960> doing<00:04:33.320> very very remote
• spot uh they're doing very very remote spot uh they're doing very dangerous<00:04:34.800> uh<
• area they might need help remote area they might need help overnight<00:05:05.520> it's<00:05

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• speaking to even just what happened with our school district, where thousands of students go on to remote
• students<00:08:13.720> go<00:08:13.880> on<00:08:14.000> to<00:08:14.120> remote
• thousands of students go on to remote thousands of students go on to remote learning.<00:08:15.120
• across the state began reporting being stopped in traffic or on the street without cause for what appeared

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met to approve the April 7, 2026 minutes and then held a hearing on the economic impact of Operation Metro Surge and related ICE enforcement activity. Testifiers described broad effects on cities, small businesses, workers, and schools, and several speakers voiced support for House File 4477, which would create a targeted state relief program for affected businesses and communities. Metro Cities said member cities reported unexpected burdens on public safety, public works, emergency management, and other local services, and its board adopted a policy supporting state assistance for those costs. Northstar Policy Action presented data arguing the operation contributed to higher unemployment, reduced hours, lost wages, and business losses, including a reported $106 million in lost wages from reduced hours and an estimated $18 million per week in taxpayer costs. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said the city incurred nearly $1 million in direct costs and estimated small businesses lost about $16 million per week, with major drops in foot traffic and sales, especially among immigrant-owned neighborhood businesses. Other testimony emphasized impacts outside the metro area and on specific communities. Georgia Gallardo of Kerkhoven Cattle Butcher said rural small businesses also suffered, citing reduced sales and weekend traffic. The Minnesota Council of Latino Affairs reported that Latino-owned businesses support thousands of jobs and have seen sales declines of 40% to 90%, while WomenVenture and the Minnesota CDFI Coalition said CDFIs were seeing urgent demand for flexible relief and described businesses delaying hiring, reducing hours, or pausing expansion. Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruly said federal agents’ conduct during the surge undermined trust, created public safety concerns, and led to overtime and other local costs, while also noting he supports federal immigration enforcement in principle. Fridley Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Lewis said the district lost 112 students since December, still had 72 not returned, and had to rapidly create a virtual learning option for students who did not feel safe attending in person. Across the hearing, witnesses argued the disruption was statewide, not limited to Minneapolis-St. Paul, and that state relief was needed to prevent business closures, job losses, and longer-term damage to communities.