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• report frequent use; and 4% daily use.
• report frequent use; and 4% daily use.
• Then each cat was sold for a lot of money, kitten, and then we’d use all those funds to donate to Shared
• Then each cat was sold for a lot of money, kitten, and then we’d use all those funds to donate to Shared
• Then each cat was sold for a lot of money, kitten, and then we’d use all those funds to donate to Shared

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on January 29, 2025, and heard testimony on HB 108, which concerns intoxicating liquor and would expand direct-to-consumer shipping for beer and spirits. Supporters included representatives of Koloa Rum Company, Maui Brewing Company, and Ola Brew, who argued the bill would modernize alcohol laws, help small local producers compete, support jobs and local agriculture, and give consumers more access to Hawaii-made products. They also said Hawaii already has experience regulating direct wine shipments, with age verification and carrier-based delivery systems in place, and that direct shipping could help businesses reach visitors after they return home and diversify beyond tourism. Opposition came from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, whose representative said the bill could increase access for underage drinking, especially because liquor commissions do not currently conduct compliance checks on alcohol shipments and may lack capacity to do so. The group also raised tax-enforcement concerns, saying the existing three-tier system makes excise and sales tax collection easier, while direct shipping would require additional auditing. They urged the committee to oppose the bill or defer it until more research is done, and suggested a common carrier reporting requirement to help reconcile shipments. Committee members questioned both sides about whether current law already allows some alcohol shipments, whether a Kentucky distiller could ship directly to Hawaii, and how reciprocity with other states would work. Supporters said the bill is modeled on wine-shipping language and could be amended to clarify reciprocity, while opponents said the bill lacks a common carrier reporting requirement and would place a burden on county liquor commissions. No vote or final action on HB 108 was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• <00:02:25.400> service it creates mandatory shared service it creates mandatory shared service
• <00:03:40.840> mainly Similar to Act 46 and using mainly Similar to Act 46 and using mainly
• Um I don't think Vermonters wanted us to Um I don't think Vermonters wanted us to blow<00:24:35.280><
• <00:31:37.280> is the overarching term that we use is the overarching term that we use is
• And I was articles of agreement.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The meeting was a caucus of the whole on House Bill 955, described by House Education Chair Rep. Peter Conlin as the year’s education transformation bill. He said the bill is still evolving and must still go through Ways and Means, Appropriations, and the Senate. Conlin framed the bill as a response to declining enrollment, school building needs, future funding changes, and equity concerns, drawing on prior commission work, testimony, surveys, emails, and committee input. Conlin said H. 955 has two major structural pieces: it creates seven mandatory Cooperative Education Service Areas (CESAs) to provide shared services more efficiently at larger scale, and it requires merger study committees in all parts of the state to examine whether districts should voluntarily merge into pre-K through 12 union school districts. He emphasized that CESAs are service providers, not governing bodies, and that merger study committees are required to study merger but not to merge. He also said the bill includes startup grants for CESAs, fee-for-service funding, a guidance map for facilitator work, deadlines culminating in merger votes on November 7, 2028, and reporting requirements back to the General Assembly. Members asked about whether CESAs duplicate supervisory unions, how representation would work, whether the bill affects academic standards, what happens to articles of agreement, why some study groupings include only one district, how the process would work in practice, and what support facilitators would have. Conlin responded that CESAs are intended to add scale for specialized services rather than replace supervisory unions, that they do not govern schools, and that representation and structure could be adjusted as the bill moves forward. He said the bill does not change what is taught in schools, only governance and funding, and that any merger would still require new articles of agreement and voter approval. He also said the facilitator system would be supported by a lead facilitator and the existing CESA structure, and that some groupings may be revised based on local conditions. The committee also discussed cost savings and timing. Conlin said the bill is intended to reduce costs through shared services and larger-scale districts, and that the proposed delay in implementing a foundation formula is meant to allow time for mergers and related administrative work, including bargaining, records, and district consolidation. He cited the existing Vermont Learning Collaborative in southeastern Vermont as an example of a CESA already providing specialized services and saving member districts money.

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• So thank you for joining us. So we will start off with the So thank you for joining us.
• I'm trying to share a few things that have worked for us.
• I thought it would just be useful to also share just a few key themes before we open it up for some discussion
• Originally, the agreement was executed in 2023, the conditional use permit in November of 2023, site
• Originally, the agreement was executed in 2023, the conditional use permit in November of 2023, site

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Energy Development and Transmission Committee met in interim session and approved the November 6 minutes. Chair Novak outlined the committee’s study agenda, including large energy users such as data centers, geothermal, landowner relations, wind and solar, and other energy topics across the state. The meeting was framed as informational only, with no bills or formal legislative action taken beyond the minutes approval. Testimony focused first on landowner relations. Oliver County Commissioner Dave Berger described the county’s energy history and local support for coal and related development. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue emphasized proactive, face-to-face communication with landowners, respect for property rights, and the need for developers to be transparent about tradeoffs; he also discussed insurance and liability concerns tied to easements. Committee members asked about eminent domain, local versus state authority, and how communities can better understand the revenue and infrastructure implications of energy development. Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Tom Bodine then described the department’s ombudsman programs for pipeline restoration and reclamation, wind restoration, and royalty oversight. He said the programs provide confidential, third-party assistance on reclamation and royalty disputes, but do not provide legal advice. Senators raised concerns about post-production deductions in royalty leases and whether the ombudsman can explain them; Bodine said the program can clarify statements and deductions but cannot resolve legal disputes. He also said the department has not received requests related to fiber lines. Representatives from Grid United and One Oak described their project development and landowner engagement practices. Grid United’s Brent Johnson discussed the North Plains Connector transmission project, its route selection process, voluntary acquisition approach, and efforts to avoid eminent domain by working closely with regulators, counties, townships, and landowners. One Oak’s Danette Welsh and Tom Giltner described the company’s midstream operations, extensive North Dakota footprint, and emphasis on direct landowner communication, consistent local regulation, careful construction practices, and post-construction reclamation. Members asked about setbacks, zoning consistency, invasive species prevention, outside advocacy groups, and eminent domain use; One Oak said it has not used eminent domain on its North Dakota projects, largely because most gathering lines are negotiated easements.

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• And then you may begin uh sharing with us some great things that you're doing over at the humanity center
• begin uh sharing with us some great may begin uh sharing with us some great things<00:01:58.000>
• allow us to complete more grant agreements four or five months more efficiently than MHC was able to
• us till July one. us till July one.
• out for us. out for us.

Bills: HF4148

Keywords: Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Outdoor Heritage Fund, executive director, natural resources, conservation, wetlands, prairies, forests, wildlife habitat, fish and game, bipartisan hiring, interview panel, legislative branch, Minnesota Statutes 97A.056, administrative expenses, nonpartisan staff, council governance, environment and natural resources

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• <00:35:16.760> their order to then be able to use their order to then be able to use their
• One thing that's really important to us is being able to segregate sources and uses, including staff
• And then they get mad at us on to grant agreements. So we negotiate this with the grantees.
• <00:53:47.559> so<00:53:47.880> we us uh on to Grant agreements so we us uh on to Grant
• I mean, I believe the grant agreement boilerplate language has quite expansive powers for us to terminate

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But maybe you could address this specific one for us, this FTE, and this specific one for us, this FTE
• Um, the uses again are very similar.
• So, in subsequent years, that agreement.
• And so, it’s important, I think, depending on what you’re using the funds to match, if you are using
• I think in the bill you use the word encumbered.

Keywords: 916, all

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• I'll ask non-partisan staff before us.
• But the only way for us to committee.
• Chairs that have come to an agreement.
• I share your frustration.
• that we both share on Blue Ribbon<00:10:54.040> Commission.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This bill prohibits the use of nondisclosure agreements in civil settlement cases pertaining to a victim
• Lastly, I just want to share a quote. Lastly, I just want to share a quote.
• Thank you for sharing the story. We do have a question by Representative Taylor.
• And so thank you for your courage in sharing that on behalf of Trey.
• HB 603 provides relative to the authorized uses of public funds.

Summary: The Civil Law Committee met on May 5, 2026, and first considered House Bill 165 by Representative Abear, a constitutional amendment to dedicate $500,000 annually from lottery proceeds to a veterans service grant fund. The committee adopted a technical amendment removing “up to,” approved the 6.8A report, and reported the bill with amendments without objection. The committee then heard Senate Bill 185 by Senator Presley, which would make nondisclosure agreements in civil settlements involving child sexual abuse victims against public policy and unenforceable. Senator Presley and Elizabeth Phillips testified in support, describing the bill as part of the “Trey’s Law” movement to prevent survivors from being silenced. Additional supportive testimony came from Gillian Edwards Coburn, and committee members discussed how NDAs work in civil cases and the need to protect children’s ability to speak. The bill was reported favorably without objection. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 77 by Senator Miller, a Law Institute measure on the effects of leases of movable property. Testimony explained that the bill is intended to protect good-faith lessees of items such as heavy equipment when a merchant leasing the property lacks authority to do so. The bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee also heard Senate Bill 140 by Senator Miller, which clarifies that multiple successions may be handled in the same proceeding when jurisdiction is proper. Members discussed the cost and efficiency benefits for families, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 603 by Representative Wright, a constitutional amendment authorizing state investment in digital assets and precious metals. Members questioned whether the language could include Bitcoin and how such investments would be monitored, with the sponsor saying implementation would be handled later by statute and public officials. The committee adopted the 6.8A report and then voted 5-3 to report the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Let us pray.
• They got us at ease. These are not bad for the day.
• unless such agreements contain certain provisions.
• unless such agreements contain certain provisions. entering into any federal immigration agreement unless
• such agreement contains certain provisions.

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Reconvened Session, 976, house, all

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• High deductibles, cost sharing, and claim denials can High deductibles, cost sharing, and claim denials
• Forbearance was most likely to be used by households that experienced flood damage, and use... ...was
• most likely to be used by households that experienced flood damage, and use of forbearance increased
• They use data analytics.
• We want them to be able to use that.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And they're using some of the extra, you know, like art and music there; that's an agreement with SAU
• And they're using some of the extra, you know, like art and music there; that's an agreement with SAU
• And they're using some of the extra, you know, like art and music there; that's an agreement with SAU
• And they're using some of the extra, you know, like art and music there; that's an agreement with SAU
• to us and give us written down, give it to us and give us a<01:18:37.040> summary.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• ecosystem, to use an O'Karrant term, we use court reporters in two main contexts: depositions and then
• of electronics just to fill the shortage of useful uses of electronics just to fill the shortage of
• rarely make such agreements in the open or document their illicit agreements.
• First, courts will infer the existence of an illegal price-fixing agreement where competitors share their
• When asked, hey, can you tell us about those? Tell us what those were so we can investigate them.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.

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• When a donor gives a gift to a charity's endowment with a written agreement of how it will be used, there's
• often no recourse for the donor if the agreement is later violated.
• not continue to leave us hanging in the precarity of temp work and let us develop our skills to sell
• I want to share a little story for you guys today. Excuse me.
• Tell us your experience. Tell us how you'll benefit, and we're happy to support you.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered several bills. SB 1338, by Senator Burton, would strengthen protections for charitable endowment gifts by creating a legal pathway to enforce written donor agreements and by requiring legislative approval for certain charity reporting requirements. The sponsor and Philanthropy Roundtable supported the measure as a way to honor donor intent while protecting nonprofits, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1080, by Senator DeSigley, would require FDOT to adopt rules allowing direct payments to first-tier subcontractors in certain circumstances; transportation industry testimony supported it as a rare but needed statutory remedy, and it also passed favorably. The committee also adopted a strike-all amendment to SB 1582, by Senator Yarbrough, which would require secondhand dealers, secondary metal recyclers, and pawnbrokers to submit transaction data to FDLE for statewide sharing through systems such as LInX. The sponsor said the bill was developed with law enforcement to improve theft and fraud investigations, while a recycler representative spoke against it. The amended bill was reported favorably. SB 1672, by Senator McLean, creating a home buyer workforce tax credit for employer contributions to help employees make a first-time Florida home purchase, drew support from the Florida Chamber of Commerce and was also reported favorably. A large portion of the meeting focused on SB 1112, by Senator Garcia, which would amend the Florida Labor Pool Act by prohibiting placement fees when a temporary worker is hired permanently by a client employer and by requiring annual registration of labor pools with the Department of Commerce. The sponsor and many speakers from Beyond the Bars, labor advocacy, and reentry communities argued the bill would improve worker protections, transparency, and pathways to stable employment, especially for formerly incarcerated workers. A few cards were filed against, but the bill received broad supportive testimony and was reported favorably. SB 1324 was temporarily postponed, and the committee adjourned after recording members who wished to be noted as voting in the affirmative on the day’s bills.

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• Options available to us.
• Can you share with us how you are going to, at least moving forward, really address some of the technical
• The data use agreement with Carillon was not released until May 2024.
• It's a three-way agreement between us, DHCS, and CMS. We want that partnership to be there.
• Try to keep us moving.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The process that we use.
• And so each and every one of us is part of that.
• That is a goal that many of us share.
• to hear her rap for us on the House floor.
• To the many more who serve our caucuses to help us dive deep into policy issues and to share messages

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• , we do not share your story.
• While we do not share your story, we share your fight. To lucha es mi lucha.
• While we do not share your story, we share your fight. To lucha es mi lucha.
• That does not make any of us safer. It makes all of us less safe.
• We have no idea how the administration in D.C. is going to push us or move us or question us.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate considered a comprehensive immigration-related bill, the Protect Act (House No. 5316), with extensive debate focused on limiting civil immigration enforcement in sensitive locations and protecting immigrants, victims, workers, and public institutions. Supporters argued the bill would reduce fear in schools, hospitals, courts, child care settings, and other community spaces, while preserving criminal law enforcement and public safety cooperation. Several senators also emphasized the economic and community contributions of immigrants, and some spoke from personal or district experience about fear, school enrollment declines, and impacts on health care and daily life. A number of amendments were debated. Amendment 6, offered by Senator Kennedy, was adopted to extend protections to DDS facilities and disability-related care settings, with supporters stressing the importance of protecting immigrant caregivers and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Other adopted amendments included Amendment 7 on effective dates, Amendment 34 adding residential schools/programs as safe spaces, Amendment 10 on courthouse curtilage, Amendment 13 protecting health care workers from retaliation, Amendment 20 establishing an immigration commission with minority-party representation, and Amendment 69 as a corrective/technical amendment. Many other amendments, largely offered by Senator Tarr and others, were rejected, including proposals concerning 287G agreements, detainers, civil arrests, court authority, and legal defense funding; several amendments were also withdrawn. The chamber took multiple roll-call votes on contested amendments. Amendment 59 on 287G funds was defeated 5-34, Amendment 63 on status information tied to criminal offenses was defeated 7-32, Amendment 67 on felony detainers was defeated 10-29, and Amendment 75 on state-funded legal defense programs was defeated 5-34. After amendments were completed, the Senate adopted the Ways and Means recommendation, ordered the bill to a third reading, and then passed it to be engrossed by a 37-3 vote. The Senate later rejected a House amendment, appointed a conference committee, and adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11:00 a.m.

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• Jones shared earlier.
• Statute says also that the chief data officer shall identify ways to use and share existing data, enable
• Statute says also that the chief data officer shall identify ways to use and share existing data, enable
• And we have formed an Oregon Data Sharing Council, ...which will be popularizing the use of this enterprise
• It's been used. What's it being used for? Does the community get it back for use? It's been used.

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The committee held a series of informational briefings on information management and technology issues. It first heard from ACLU representatives on data privacy, who argued that Oregon should strengthen protections against private data brokers, government purchases of personal data, reverse warrants, automatic license plate readers, and local police surveillance. They urged data minimization, limits on data sales and retention, and broader transparency and accountability measures. Members asked about practical uses of license plate readers, state sales of data, and how Oregon’s approach compares with other states; the presenters said similar proposals have been adopted elsewhere, including data minimization in Maryland and a state version of the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act in Montana. The committee then received a detailed update from the Department of Administrative Services and Enterprise Information Services on licensing system modernization for 14 boards and commissions with the most immediate need. DAS said it is seeking a shared procurement approach through an RFP that would create either one scalable system or two tiers of systems, depending on agency needs and security requirements, with contracts expected by September. Committee members emphasized the need for a more unified, user-friendly statewide login and service experience for businesses and residents, and raised concerns about small agencies “figuring it out on their own” without sufficient cybersecurity or technical expertise. EIS said it is overseeing the investment review, security and architecture review, and future implementation planning, and noted that multiple agency requests may still come back to the legislature in the next session. The committee also discussed a revised cybersecurity incident notification concept. Staff explained that the earlier bill had raised stakeholder concerns, so the co-chairs directed further interim work with the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council and other local government and K-12 stakeholders. The goal is a narrower, voluntary “911-style” notification process that would let public bodies alert peers and potentially receive assistance after cyber incidents; a temporary voluntary process is being tested now, with a work group developing language for possible 2027 consideration. Finally, the committee heard updates from the new state chief data officer on data governance, data sharing, geospatial work, and the state transparency website, followed by a briefing on data centers from NCSL and the Technology Association of Oregon. The data officer described efforts to expand data inventories, data governance plans, data literacy, and interagency sharing, along with statewide aerial imagery, geospatial standards, and the open data portal. The data center discussion focused on national and state trends, including rapid growth in data centers, rising electricity and water demand, and legislative responses such as new rate classes, reporting requirements, and cost-allocation rules to protect ratepayers. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

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• "Don't use my money. Don't use my money. "Don't use my money. Don't use my money.
• necessarily in agreement that it shouldn't<01:30:46.960> be<01:30:47.120> used<01:30:47.360
• Let's use it.
• Let's use it. go here. Let's use it.
• us to share information level and allows us to share information to<02:07:23.119> share<02:07

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um and so members uh I'll that we use.
• <00:09:25.040> to provides is an opportunity for us to provides is an opportunity for us to
• around collective bargaining agreements around collective bargaining agreements folks<00:26:25.120
• So a year from agreements.
• Members, thank you for allowing us to try to get through this very divided and also equally shared government

Keywords: 1183, house

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• UC has a higher share of entering students.
• And that is the equity challenge before us.
• it requires shared agreement across segments, campuses, disciplines, faculty, and systems about how
• So can you provide us, when you provide us the information on the degrees distribution, with the campuses
• But when complexity in the transfer process forces us into extra semesters or pushes us out of the system

Keywords: 987, senate, all