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• /c> types of licenses that makes a types of licenses that makes a difference<00:35:30.880> thank
• There is a tiered system within these types of licenses, whether you're beer, wine, liquor, or cocktail
• This mirrors other license types that do allow a limit, I believe, on what they can serve.
• /c> types that do allow um because there's a types that do allow um because there's a limit<01:06:20.640
• A majority of the license types require a percentage of food, yes. But this one is not correct.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• For a civil case like this, it would almost be a rolling type of thing, because you'd have some cases
• For a civil case like this, it would almost be a rolling type of thing, because you'd have some cases
• For a civil case like this, it would almost be a rolling type of thing, because you'd have some cases
• /c> restraining order type of piece um restraining order type of piece um there's<02:11:14.960> a<
• a sane interview type interviewers like a sane interview type of<05:02:23.320> situation<05:02

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 146, which would require longer retention and quicker disclosure of certain video recordings from traffic stops and similar motor vehicle violations when a citation is disputed. The prime sponsor described the bill as a response to a constituent who challenged a speeding ticket but could not obtain a cruiser video before it was deleted under the current 30-day retention practice. Supporters argued the bill is about fairness and access to potentially exculpatory evidence, and one member suggested a simple 60-day retention period might avoid confusion over different timelines. The sponsor also noted that the bill would not affect criminal cases and that victims and complainants should have access to the same evidence as law enforcement when a recording is relevant to a defense. Major Brendan Davey of the New Hampshire State Police testified in opposition. He said the proposal would create a different discovery standard for one type of evidence, could discourage agencies from adopting body-worn or cruiser cameras, and would add cost and administrative burden. He explained that the State Police already retain routine traffic-stop videos for at least 30 days, but keep videos much longer when complaints or possible litigation are involved, and said the current system balances efficiency with accountability. He also argued the underlying speeding case did not make the trooper video directly material to the citation, though he acknowledged the legislature could choose a longer blanket retention period if it wished. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 638, which would allow people serving life without parole sentences to become eligible for a parole hearing at age 60 after serving at least 18 years, provided they have had no major conduct violations in the prior 10 years. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give a narrow second look to a small number of elderly prisoners, citing the high cost of incarceration and the health challenges of aging in prison. He emphasized that the bill would not automatically release anyone, would not apply to capital murder convictions under RSA 630:1, and would still allow victims to participate in the parole process. Testimony on HB 638 was mixed. Alexander Bailey, a survivor of violent crime and domestic violence advocate, supported the bill, saying many survivors favor rehabilitation, second chances, and restorative justice, and that people in prison often age faster and face serious health and safety problems. Another supporter, Russell Roy, began offering a personal story about crime, addiction, and violence in Concord, but the transcript cuts off before his full remarks. Committee members asked about why age 60 was chosen, how released individuals would support themselves, and whether victims or families would be consulted; the sponsor said 60 was meant to limit eligibility and reflect the health realities of prison, and that parole boards already consider support networks and victim input. No action or vote was taken in the hearing.

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• a home for a really long time.
• I want us to have safe, affordable housing that the homeowner makes a choice about what type of home
• I am a resident of Kansas City, Missouri. I'm also a registered architect. I have a bit of a...
• And then, as the previous speaker said, you can pay a lot of money to install a scanning-type program
• To have, you can pay a lot of money to install a scanning-type program to guarantee you have no errors

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And gender is a more broader, I think, socially acceptable type of a scenario.
• So you don't have those other types of claims that you have on a regular basis.
• they're not confronted on a daily basis with the same type of things that a security guard who works
• guard, or who has a—he didn't meet the criteria to go on to be a police officer because of whatever type
• This type of blanket immunity is a problem.

Summary: The committee first approved the May 5 minutes and then heard House Bill 578, which would define sex in Louisiana law as biological sex, replace references to gender with sex in various statutes and forms, and direct the Law Institute to make conforming changes. Supporters from the governor’s office said the bill would bring clarity and consistency, while opponents argued it could create conflicts with existing law and weaken protections tied to gender identity. After debate, the committee reported HB 578 favorably. Members then considered House Bill 1250, a measure aimed at aerospace-related litigation. The bill would allow a special motion to strike certain claims against aerospace flight entities when the claims are preempted by federal law. Senators raised concerns that the language was broad enough to affect airports, airlines, contractors, and even unrelated incidents, and the author said he was willing to work on narrowing amendments. The committee nevertheless reported HB 1250 favorably. House Bill 718, dealing with liability protections for private airstrips used for recreation, was amended to narrow its scope and then reported favorably, while House Bill 163, a narrower related airstrip bill, was voluntarily deferred so the committee could work from the other measure. The committee also approved House Concurrent Resolution 61, which asks the Louisiana Law Institute to review possible conflicts between the constitution and statutes on expropriation. House Bill 180, defining foreign adversaries and agents of foreign adversaries for a proposed constitutional amendment, and House Bill 192, a constitutional amendment barring foreign adversaries from expropriating land in Louisiana, were both reported favorably. House Bill 1008, which sets out academic freedom and whistleblower protections for higher education, was rejected on a roll-call vote after concerns about its scope and limits on university discipline. House Bill 638, a prompt-payment bill for contractors, was set aside while amendments were being located. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 71, which would extend existing liability protections for justified use of force to properly trained armed security guards. The author and the Board of Private Security Examiners said security officers receive training and often face dangerous situations, but opponents argued the bill would give too much protection to personnel with far less training than law enforcement and could shield bad shootings. After debate, the committee voted to defer HB 71. The last measure discussed was House Bill 1082, which would change venue rules for lawsuits involving the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System so actions by the system would be filed where the employer is located; the author said the bill was meant to help small municipalities, and members indicated they were open to narrowing amendments.

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• And gender is a more broader, I think, socially acceptable type of a scenario.
• So you don't have those other types of claims that you have on a regular basis.
• they're not confronted on a daily basis with the same type of things that a security guard who works
• are who has a, he didn't meet the criteria to go on to be a police officer because of whatever type
• This type of blanket immunity is a problem.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Now, whether PED has an account code to track whether this is going to a CTE-type expenditure, I think
• That's a little over 70%. A little over 70%.
• a project the size of a school?
• for a project the size of a school. Mr.
• , and that she is working a little bit more on those types of programs.

Keywords: 996, all

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• and do the same type of a process.
• Sort and do the same type of a process, sort of like a red team review of the project and analyze, "Does
• So, water, sewer, roads, an ambulance, a fire truck, a hospital, those types of things are used by the
• a one-door to a multi-type event.
• And we both have a little mom-and-pop type shop.

Keywords: 916, all

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• And if it's a—whether it's an agency or an applicant mistake—are you zeroing in on some type of training
• be working in a more urban type area, or is it—” “So our case, we train all the caseworkers.
• And this slide is a breakdown by age and disability, and the disability type and any unearned income.
• And then a breakdown of the disability types. This is a disability breakdown by age group.
• And then a breakdown of the disability types. This is a disability breakdown by age group.

Summary: The meeting focused on Arkansas’s proposed workforce system overhaul, including a combined WIOA/Perkins state plan and a package of federal waiver requests intended to consolidate workforce governance, reduce administrative costs, and redirect more funding to training and supportive services. Commerce officials said the plan would replace the current structure of 10 local workforce boards and more than 200 board members with a single statewide board and one administrative entity, while keeping local offices open and using regional business councils to preserve employer and local input. They said the state has already reduced Commerce headcount and operating costs, and that the changes would improve coordination with higher education, adult education, vocational rehabilitation, DHS, and Arkansas Industry Connect. Much of the discussion centered on the waiver package, especially the proposal to make the state board function as the local board, allow more flexible movement of funds across regions, eliminate the WIOA “last dollar” requirement for training and supportive services, create affiliate sites instead of requiring every area to maintain a comprehensive center, and relax the 14 youth program element requirement. Officials said the State Board of Workforce Development approved the waiver package 11-3 before it was submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor, and that implementation would begin only after federal approval and a closeout process, likely taking up to a year. They also described plans to streamline referrals and data sharing, expand mobile and virtual services, and use a more centralized model to improve customer service and employer engagement. Members raised repeated concerns about rural representation, local control, board composition, and whether jobs and relationships would be lost if local boards were eliminated. Commerce officials responded that local offices would remain open, some current staff could be rehired by the state, and regional business councils would help ensure local employer voice. Several members also questioned how the funding was being used, citing audit findings that only about $1.8 million to $1.9 million of roughly $14 million to $15 million in federal workforce funds had gone to training and supportive services. Officials said the reorganization could increase annual training spending to roughly $6 million to $7 million by reducing overhead, one-stop operator contracts, and board administration. The committee also discussed how the changes might support workforce training facilities, apprenticeships, child care and transportation assistance, and employer-driven training in fields such as manufacturing, health care, technology, and welding. The Division of Higher Education also briefed members on Workforce Pell. Officials explained that the new federal program would extend Pell eligibility to short-term programs, but only within narrow limits, such as 150 to 599 clock hours and 8 to 15 weeks of instruction, with additional completion and employment benchmarks. They said Arkansas is working with colleges and universities to identify programs that fit the criteria and that the governor has designated the Division of Higher Education to lead implementation. No votes were taken by the committee during this portion of the meeting.

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• And if it's a, whether it's an agency or a applicant mistake, are you zeroing in on some type of training
• be working in a more urban type area?
• This slide is a breakdown by age and disability and the disability type and any unearned income, and
• And then a breakdown of the disability types. This is a disability breakdown by age group.
• And then a breakdown of the disability types. This is a disability breakdown by age group.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• That's like a DFW LAX type of size market. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• You know, as a mayor of a small community, Rep.
• We just did a million dollars for a case of wind towers to extend A road for them.
• So it was a bit of a there was they Were looking for a place.
• Depending on where you go, there are a variety of types of funds that the legislature has put in place

Keywords: 996, all

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• students to go have a rally to say vote for this or vote against that, and that type of activity would
• students to go have a rally to say vote for this or vote against that, and that type of activity would
• students to go have a rally to say vote for this or vote against that, and that type of activity would
• <00:26:11.919> a Tim mullet I'm a thoracic surgeon a Tim mullet I'm a thoracic surgeon a chess

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:05 Attendance Roll Call: 00:17 HB 30 (Rep. Blanton): 01:12 HB 27 (Rep. Osborne: 05:22 HB 45 (Rep. Hodgson): 08:29 HB 211 (Rep. C. Lewis): 15:54 HB 441 (Rep. Tipton): 36:38 Adjournment: 41:20, 958, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first took up House Bill 30, which addresses pension spiking and retired state troopers returning to work. The sponsor and Kentucky Public Pensions Authority staff said the bill would codify court language clarifying that across-the-board raises from the General Assembly do not count as pension spiking, and the committee substitute would also give retired troopers rehired on a year-to-year basis the same vacation, sick leave, and bereavement benefits as new troopers. The committee adopted the substitute and a title amendment, and HB 30 passed 9-0. The committee then considered House Bill 27, which removes an arbitrary 2023 date from the Planned Communities Act that had created confusion over political signage rules in HOA and planned community phases. The sponsor said the change would preserve HOA authority to regulate sign size, duration, and placement while eliminating inconsistent treatment of neighboring properties. The bill passed 10-0. House Bill 45 followed, proposing to ban foreign funding in Kentucky elections and ballot measures and to require disclosure for express advocacy ads related to ballot measures. Supporters said the bill would put ballot measures on the same footing as candidate and PAC restrictions and prevent foreign nationals from influencing Kentucky elections; one senator raised concerns that the language could unintentionally chill participation by noncitizens, especially in one-on-one discussions, and the sponsor said he would work on that issue. The committee adopted the bill as amended, and it passed 8-1. The final major item was House Bill 211, which would create a narrow exemption allowing cigar bars under defined conditions, including a revenue threshold, age restrictions, ventilation requirements, and local permitting options. The sponsor said the bill would not roll back general smoke-free laws but would allow tightly regulated cigar bars and grandfather existing ones from some requirements. Public health witnesses, including a nurse, a physician, and a thoracic surgeon, opposed the bill, warning it would weaken strong smoke-free protections, harm workers and patrons, and reverse progress against tobacco-related disease. The transcript provided did not include a final vote on HB 211.

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• bill a favorable report? Thank you. Is there a second? Second. We have a motion and a second.
• A teacher can provide a written response, a teacher can request a full...
• Well, we would probably end up in some type of a court proceeding in circuit court or at an administrative
• molested or some type of a sexual problem or relationship problem or any of the things we get into,
• For me, like a pro-business type of thing, as you mentioned, the more options you have, the better it

Bills: SB324, HB395, HB222, HB310, HB285, HB144, HB251, HB380

Keywords: Morgan County, judge of probate, legal qualifications, equity jurisdiction, constitutional amendment, campaign finance, electronic notifications, civil penalties, Fair Campaign Practices Act, Secretary of State, sex offenders, treatment programs, electronic media, post office box restrictions, Class C felony, parole, probation, human cloning, criminal penalties, embryo

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• I think you get a better education with this type of stuff when you're touching in the first place.
• a benefit of this type of program.
• We've got different types of schools, different needs, different wants, trying to find a system that's
• And less than a third of those reviewed even did test-out credits like AP, CLEP-type credits.
• I have a sophomore in high school currently with the same type of situation.

Summary: The Higher Education Institutions Committee met on the Minot State University campus for presentations on campus operations, enrollment, and new academic initiatives. President Shirley reviewed recent audits, noting mostly clean results with only minor technical findings, and highlighted MSU’s broad academic offerings, specialized accreditations, athletics, and partnerships with Minot Air Force Base and the MSU Development Foundation. Members asked about declining interest in teacher education, tuition waivers for athletes, dual credit incentives, and how MSU decides when to launch new programs and avoid duplication within the university system. Shirley also discussed several workforce-focused initiatives supported by the Legislature’s Workforce Education Innovation Funds, including the purchase of the Trinity Health Center West building for a downtown health sciences hub, a new daycare/preschool partnership near campus, the Aspire program to recruit rural students into teaching, and a paraprofessional-to-special-education degree pathway. Enrollment data showed overall headcount was flat at just under 2,750, but full-time equivalent enrollment rose slightly and new student numbers increased, including the largest freshman class in 15 years. The committee also discussed Minot State’s in-state tuition rate for all students, its dual credit “Emerging Scholars” scholarship, and concerns about the share of high school graduates who do not immediately pursue postsecondary education. Faculty then presented two new programs funded in part by WEAF: an Innovation Engineering degree and a master’s program in counseling with an integrated addiction studies focus. The engineering program was described as industry-driven, designed with broad early coursework, hands-on learning, and local employer input to prepare students for western North Dakota workforce needs; officials said it had already drawn more applicants than expected and would use renovated library space and donated or grant-funded equipment. The counseling program will be mostly face-to-face with hybrid options, aims to address shortages in mental health and substance use providers, and is structured to help students meet licensure requirements. Committee members asked about startup costs, licensure supervision hours, and whether the programs would be on campus rather than online, and presenters said both programs had recently received required approvals and were moving forward.

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• came with a letter from a sheriff who came with a letter from a sheriff who said<00:02:19.920>
• /c> work out uh a perdm reimbursement at a work out uh a perdm reimbursement at a certain<00:15:28.160
• So, in any given month or quarter, if we see a large volume of a certain type come in, we'll try to adjust
• /c> quarter, if we see a large volume of a quarter, if we see a large volume of a certain<00:24:37.120
• don't take this type of person or this type of person or this type.

Bills: SF0010, SF0005

Keywords: mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, bankruptcy, hospital, county, healthcare, financial stability, 916, all

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• A quorum is present.
• Is 80% sound right, or is it a little higher, a little lower?
• It's a lot of money.
• So a lot of it is a partnership with the state that basically directs it.
• So I think what you're looking at is adding more responsibilities and just having a slight CPI-type increase

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard budget presentations from the Northwest Florida, Suwannee River, St. Johns River, Southwest Florida, and South Florida water management districts for FY 2026-2027. Each district described its preliminary budget, major funding sources, staffing levels, and priorities within the four core missions of water supply, water quality, natural systems, and flood protection. Common themes included reduced budgets from the prior year due to completion of major projects, continued reliance on state appropriations and ad valorem revenue, rising construction and maintenance costs, and the need to maintain aging infrastructure while advancing alternative water supply, springs restoration, flood control, and land management projects. Committee members repeatedly asked how much of each district’s budget and personnel were devoted to the core missions, how maintenance and operating projections were developed, and how projects were selected. The districts generally said most spending was tied to core responsibilities, with administrative overhead relatively small, and explained that budgets are built through a mix of staff analysis, governing board direction, strategic basin planning, and cooperative funding with local, state, and federal partners. Several districts highlighted specific projects, including Water First North Florida, Black Creek, Taylor Creek Reservoir improvements, Crane Creek, Everglades restoration, and various springs and watershed projects. The districts also noted challenges from hurricanes, inflation, cybersecurity, and aging water control structures. South Florida Water Management District’s presentation focused on Everglades restoration and the large-scale infrastructure needed to move, store, and clean water in South Florida. The director said the district’s $1.05 billion preliminary budget is largely for flood control, water supply, ecosystem restoration, and maintenance of extensive canals, levees, pumps, and reservoirs, and emphasized that recent restoration investments are producing measurable water quality and salinity improvements. No votes were taken on the district budgets, and the committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• of those types of disasters, which this committee is looking at as a baseline.
• A more expedient type of solution. The strategies they have provide that opportunity to do so.
• Obviously, the state match is up to a maximum of sixty or seventy percent, depending on the type of programs
• I mean, if you understand, tell me a type of warning system for the fast-rise water for Cypress Creek
• general type permit that as long as they stayed within a certain footprint, they have blanket authorization

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• study that they need to do, a project, or even a more expedient type of solution.
• package to try to help us look at a model to make sure all of this activity has some type of interrelated
• A type of warning system for the fast rise of water for Cypress Creek.
• We provide blanket coverage for the entirety of the area with a general type permit, so as long as contractors
• We'd have to have some type of redundancy. Of a Starlink or some other communication system.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• they do a um applied to Yeah, they they they do a um it's a it's a dealer's license, a a it's a it's
• a dealer's license, a a it's a it's a dealer's license, a a seafood dealer's license, a wholesale seafood
• They would have to have a loan of some type. I I agree with you loan of some type.
• can and do the similar things with a can and do the similar things with a can and do the same type thing
• is a is a is a vendor programs quantub is a is a is a vendor programs quantub is a is a is a vendor that

Bills: HJR 4, HJR 6, HB 195, HB 13, HB 143, HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• WE ARE A PENINSULA ON A PENINSULA. WE ARE UNIQUE.
• A REDUCTION OF A POLLUTANT TO REALLY IMPACT THE WATER BODY THAT IT IS ADDRESSING.
• BUT IT TAKES A WHOLE SUITE OF PROJECT THROUGHOUT A WATERSHED.
• SO YOU MAY SEE A SPIKE.
• A QUICK FOLLOW UP ON THAT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Okay, we have a lot going on today. We have a lot of folks in here. Appreciate your patience.
• whether or not a student is admitted to a public institution, whether or not a faculty member who's applying
• You could have a situation where someone at 10 goes into a car and takes a cell phone, and then at 13
• You could have a situation where someone at 10 goes into a car and takes a cell phone, and then at 13
• A judge will always be able to deny the restoration of a person's gun rights if a judge deems it appropriate

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Special Committee on Government heard and advanced three measures. First, HCR 2044, a constitutional amendment to expand Arizona’s prohibition on preferential treatment and discrimination based on race or ethnicity in public education, public spending, and hiring, drew support from the Speaker, Goldwater Institute, and other advocates who argued it would close loopholes and reaffirm merit-based treatment. Opponents argued it would chill speech, training, and discussion of race and identity in public institutions. The committee approved the resolution on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2671, as amended, which narrows mandatory transfer to adult court for juveniles by limiting chronic felony offender treatment to higher-level felonies and preserving judicial/prosecutorial discretion for lower-level repeat offenses. The sponsor and juvenile defense testimony said the bill would keep low-level youth offenders in juvenile court where rehabilitative services are available and reduce recidivism, while still holding them accountable. The Blackman amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 7-0. Finally, HB 2676 was heard to reduce the age for restoring firearm possession rights for certain juvenile offenders from 30 to 25 and to broaden restoration eligibility for other juvenile felony convictions. Supporters said it would align firearm-rights restoration with juvenile record-destruction timelines and help rehabilitated individuals move forward without unnecessary barriers. The committee approved HB 2676 unanimously, 7-0.