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• Here on the House 94th session, 2025, 11th legislative day, St.
• Reports from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.
• The Minnesota DNR strongly supports this legislation.
• It does not send out an alert to the public such as it does for Amber Alerts.
• Future legislators that are in place.

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• So, I think that this particular piece of legislation expedites the process.
• I think this body has the right and ability to pass legislation in this area.
• or they're outside of this legislation.
• What do they do about that drone, and how do they alert someone?
• What I mean is, how do they alert someone if it's a drone? And most schools are in...

Bills: SB156, SB134, SB108, SB47, SB88, SB89, SB106, SB18, SB9, HB38, HB54

Keywords: habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, expungement, criminal records

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• Next panel, please: Office of Inspector General and the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• Helen Kirstine from the Legislative Analyst's Office and R.O.G.
• Legislation. That legislation also required some additional components of business plans.
• We do have legislation.
• And if you're starting to go over, I'll give you an alert about that.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held an informational hearing on the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 2026 draft business plan, with testimony from the authority, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the High-Speed Rail Inspector General. Chair Cortese framed the hearing around the project’s recent changes: a new CEO, revised delivery strategy, loss of federal funds, renewed interest in private financing and value capture, and proposed adjustments to the Merced-to-Bakersfield segment. He also raised concerns about statutory compliance, transparency, and whether the draft plan fully reflects required elements and true costs and timelines. Authority CEO Ian Chaudhry said the project has made substantial construction progress in the Central Valley and is moving toward track installation, with the state’s $1 billion annual cap-and-invest funding providing a stable base. He argued the plan uses design optimization, direct procurement of materials, and revised sequencing to reduce costs and support an early operating segment by about 2032-33. He also promoted broader commercialization of the corridor through real estate, energy, broadband, logistics, and public-private partnerships, saying private sector interest is now real. Several senators pressed him on station locations, tax increment financing, utility relocation authority, permitting delays, transparency, and whether the project can realistically reach Los Angeles and San Francisco on the current timeline and budget. The LAO and Inspector General were more skeptical. LAO analyst Helen Kirstine said the draft plan assumes major scope changes, including a shorter segment, a Merced station outside downtown, more single-tracking, and several statutory changes that have not yet been enacted. She warned that the plan may not comply with recent legislative requirements, that funding may still be insufficient even for the reduced segment, and that borrowing against future cap-and-invest revenues is risky because those revenues are uncertain and volatile. Inspector General Ben Belknap said the draft plan fails to comply with newer statutory requirements, especially regarding the Merced-to-Bakersfield scope, the funding plan, and missing procurement milestone dates. He said the presentation obscures cost increases and schedule delays and limits the Legislature’s ability to compare current estimates with prior reports. Committee members generally supported continued oversight and some form of project delivery reform, but several expressed concern that the plan relies on legislative changes that have not been approved and on private financing that may not materialize. Chaudhry said the authority would address the Inspector General’s findings in the final business plan and continue to pursue federal grants, private capital, and corridor commercialization. No vote was taken at the hearing.

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• Um, I view this as more of a bridge to sort of, um, well, a bridge that, oh boy, tortured metaphor alert
• Um, I view this as more of a bridge to sort of, um, well, a bridge that, oh boy, tortured metaphor alert
• I view this as more of a bridge to sort of, um, well, a bridge that, oh boy, tortured metaphor alert

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 2617, and first adopted a DE1 amendment. The bill, as amended, was presented as a major child care licensing reform that would narrow licensing to core health and safety requirements, reduce what supporters described as punitive or overly technical citations, and shift quality standards toward accreditation and professional organizations. The author also described the bill as a response to long-standing problems in the current licensing structure and county oversight of family child care. Public testimony was uniformly supportive. Child care providers and directors from Duluth, Rochester, and Esko said the current system penalizes minor clerical or cosmetic issues, creates inconsistent interpretations, and contributes to provider burnout and the child care shortage. They argued the bill would separate health-and-safety licensing from quality measures, which they said are better addressed through accreditation, coaching, and national standards. One testifier also said the bill would help with background study delays by creating a liaison to improve visibility into the process. Members asked about the difference between licensing and accreditation, how other states handle similar models, and how the bill would interact with the department’s licensing modernization work. The bill’s supporters said licensing would remain focused on foundational health and safety items such as ratios, background checks, hygiene, and facilities, while quality standards would be left to national organizations like NAEYC or the National Family Child Care Association. They cited Connecticut, Indiana, and Florida as examples of states using national standards in some form. The committee closed public testimony, took member questions, and the author renewed his motion to lay over House File 2617 as amended.

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• This is why our union has supported legislation that would allow the Department of Corrections and the
• I mean, I... ...you know, simply for the four hours of being on heightened alert.
• Unfortunately, we have seen other legislation through the post commission, which should not take these
• I hope just those suggestions that would be brought up to legislators. Got it, thank you, sir.
• response in the following legislative session.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The special commission on consolidation and cooperation among public safety agencies held a hearing focused on union and correctional staff testimony. Chair Dan Hunt and Senator Brownsberger opened by noting the commission’s extensive site visits and prior testimony, and they recognized Correctional Officers Week. Union representatives from KOUF, NCEU, AFSCME, and local county correctional unions described the daily realities of correctional work, emphasizing staff safety, staffing shortages, retention problems, mental health impacts, and the need to preserve local sheriff’s offices and collective bargaining agreements. Testimony centered on several recurring concerns: violence inside facilities, the spread of synthetic drugs such as K2, inmate suicides and suicide attempts, and the strain these issues place on officers, EMS, and local resources. Speakers also raised concerns about gender-identity housing policies, arguing they can create safety and workplace issues for staff, and urged more support for officer wellness, debriefing, and programs like OnSide Academy. Several witnesses argued that county facilities should remain locally controlled and that consolidation with the Department of Correction would weaken programming, staffing, and community-based reentry work. One witness described the Norwegian correctional model as a possible source of ideas for more rehabilitative approaches. Commission members responded with support for correctional staff and asked questions about K2 detection, paperless systems, EMS transports, and possible metrics to quantify incidents and facility needs. Members also discussed the importance of individualized assessments of each facility rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. The commission voted to seek an extension of its reporting deadline from September 30 to November 30, and agreed to continue site visits, including the upcoming Barnstable visit and a June 15 hearing. The meeting adjourned after the motion passed.

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• And I just don’t think you legislate to the small population. Okay. Thank you.
• I just want to thank you for offering this common-sense legislation.
• I'm Zach Wyatt, the Legislative Director for the Missouri Department of Revenue.
• It's all part of the legislation that you guys passed two sessions ago.
• I'm very familiar with the DMV, and I have to thank the legislation, at least in St.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Madam Chair, members of the committee, for the record, Carly Leach, legislative liaison for the Arizona
• There are also other consequences of this legislation.
• There are also other consequences of this legislation.
• Madam Chairman, members, 18 states have enacted this or similar legislation to date.
• This legislation would make it 72 hours and seven calendar days for non-urgent.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2307, as amended, which would require the Department of Health Services to contract with out-of-state secure mental health facilities when Arizona beds are unavailable for certain involuntary commitment cases involving defendants found dangerous and incompetent. The sponsor and supporters framed it as an emergency stopgap to prevent individuals who are deemed non-restorable from being released because Arizona lacks secure behavioral health beds, while opponents argued it would raise due process, disability rights, family access, and cost concerns, and questioned whether the state could even implement such interstate placements. After debate, the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and advanced HB 2307 on a 6-5 due pass vote. The committee then heard House Bill 2083, which updates diabetes-related coverage language in health plans to include newer devices and supplies such as continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and smart insulin pens. Supporters said the bill modernizes outdated statutes and improves access and outcomes for people with diabetes, while an insurer representative offered soft opposition, warning that writing these items into statute could create a state mandate and potential cost exposure, especially if the language is read to include GLP-1 medications. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and moved HB 2083 forward on an 11-1 due pass vote. Next, House Bill 2673 was heard, addressing mental health screening and treatment for incarcerated people. The sponsor said the bill was being reworked into a study committee concept after stakeholder feedback, but the underlying proposal would require prompt evaluation of prisoners showing mental disorder symptoms and faster referral for treatment. A family member testified about her son’s severe deterioration in jail and death, while an attorney opposed the bill as overbroad and legally problematic. Despite the sponsor’s indication that the bill would become a study committee, the committee voted 12-0 to give HB 2673 a due pass recommendation. The committee also advanced House Bill 2923, which revises timelines, procedures, and notice requirements for judicial review of court-ordered mental health treatment; supporters said it clarifies outdated language and improves communication with families, while opponents argued it shifts burdens onto patients and could prolong confinement. HB 2923 also received a 12-0 due pass vote.

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• If you can just help clarify, because I know there have been legislation over the last several years
• I know there's legislation around gun manufacturing and not allowing those banks to do business in our
• I know there's been similar legislation that has passed through Idaho, Florida, Tennessee, and lawsuits
• probably be a Not the more fair, but of the more reasonable path forward would be to wait to run legislation

Bills: HB1245, HB2588, HB3024, HB3172, HB3279, HB3919, HB3306, HB3383, HB3431, HB3435, HB4352, HB3883, HB3942, HB4193, HB4203, HB4303, HB4311, HB4484

Keywords: retirement, pension, public employees, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, benefits, survivorship, contribution rates, disability retirement, owners associations, membership requirements, property ownership, board governance, residency requirements, salary increase, state employees, public finance, bonus limits, job performance, Fair Banking Act, financial institutions

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• already noted, we're going to continue to have the conversation about increasing our funding, this legislative
• noted, we're going to continue to have the conversation about increasing our funding, but this legislative
• I think we've all received many, many emails about this legislation.
• I think we've all received many, many emails about this legislation.
• So just for clarification, I think we've all received many, many emails about this legislation.

Bills: HB3622, HB3621, HB3151, HB3882, HB3661, HB4273, HB3644, HB3706, HB3708, HB2021, HB3986, HB3972

Keywords: HB3622, 2030 Census, Decennial Census, U.S. Decennial Census Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Commerce Department, census preparation, federal census, state treasury fund, revolving fund, continuing fund, deemed appropriated, technology upgrades, census outreach, redistricting, population count, Title 74, OMES, State Treasurer, budgeting

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• It strikes me as ironic in this legislation that the foreign adversaries covered by the legislation do
• Communicates directly with one or more members of the legislative or executive branch to influence legislation
• Thank you, Chairman and legislators.
• But in all seriousness, incredibly important piece of legislation.
• I urge you to consider it. legislation.

Bills: HB17, HB34, HB41, HB 118, HB 119, HB 127, HB 128, HB 129, HB 130, HB132, HB133, HB17, HB41, HB118, HB119, HB127, HB128, HB129, HB130, HB132, HB133

Keywords: foreign ownership, real estate, national security, designated countries, Texas property law, lobbying, foreign adversaries, compensation prohibition, transparency, civil penalties, higher education, foreign adversary, research security, trade secrets, academic partnerships, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy

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• wish we could have talked legislation wish we could have talked legislation wish we could have talked
• is a good place to in the legislation is a good place to in the legislation is a good place to start
• thank Common Sense piece of legislation thank Common Sense piece of legislation thank you thank you
• these individuals are saying legislation these individuals are saying legislation these individuals
• that all but boilerplate legislation that all but boilerplate legislation that all but almost always

Bills: SB82, SB78, SB4, SB6, SB62, SB66, SB77, SB63, SB79, SB53, SB55, HB14

Keywords: SB82, warrant recall, outstanding warrants, stale warrants, misdemeanor warrants, Class B misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor, municipal magistrate, circuit court clerk, criminal procedure, court administration, docket cleanup, warrant audit, law enforcement notification, domestic violence, sex offense, weapons offense, deadly weapon, dangerous instrument, felony-related charges

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• Um, Janine Nodder is our newest legislative administration member."
• the bill kind of ends up in a legislative limbo, if you will.
• that time, it can appear to legislators that time, it can appear to legislators and<00:18:49.600
• bill kind of ends up in a legislative bill kind of ends up in a legislative limbo,<00:18:54.320>
• So at this point, um, the committee has no other choice but to ITL the legislation.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first returned to House Bill 157, which had been left pending from an earlier session. After correcting the procedural posture, the committee voted on a motion of ought to pass and it failed on a roll call. A reconsideration motion then passed unanimously, restoring the bill to the floor. Representative Turcot then moved ITL, explaining the committee believed there was a better path, likely through an ad hoc study and a future bill; that motion passed 9-2, and the chair said a minority report would be required and not to place the bill on consent. The committee next took up House Bill 331, which would require the Secretary of State to publish the current location of bills on the website until gubernatorial action. Supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and legislative limbo after bills leave the House and Senate. Online testimony was reported as 116 in support and 4 opposed. The committee voted 11-0 to pass the bill and placed it on consent. House Bill 347 followed, dealing with protections for legislators’ employment when serving in office. Supporters argued it would protect elected officials from employer retaliation and clarify existing law; opponents said it was an unnecessary mandate on employers and raised enforcement concerns, especially for out-of-state employers. The committee voted 8-3 to pass the bill, and a minority report was anticipated; it was not placed on consent. The committee then considered House Bill 605, which included student loan forgiveness provisions tied to legislative service. Members opposing the bill argued legislators are not state employees and should not receive that benefit, while others noted the bill’s employment-related provisions and the difficulty of meeting the hours requirement. The committee voted 11-0 to ITL House Bill 605 and placed it on consent.

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• and for the state to legislate and for the state to legislate parameters<00:10:55.839> to
• on high alert with this thing,<00:25:39.279> right?
• <00:32:11.840> With<00:32:12.080> that regarding gaming legislation.
• With that regarding gaming legislation.
• <00:33:16.240> Yeah, legislation. Any discussion? Yeah, legislation. Any discussion?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs briefly met and adjourned after noting that GM 574, a nomination on its agenda, had been withdrawn, leaving the committee with no business to consider. A separate joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Economic Development and Hawaiian Affairs then took up HCR 192, a resolution to convene a tourism and gaming working group. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Nation of Hawaii, and CARES, said the measure would allow Hawaiians to have a seat at the table, learn from Native nations with gaming experience, and make informed decisions about whether and how gaming should be approached. Some supporters emphasized that the working group was about research and self-determination, not immediate legalization, and suggested the state should focus on broader economic development options as well. Opponents, including the Honolulu prosecuting attorney and several community members and faith leaders, warned that gambling would increase addiction, crime, family breakdown, debt, and exploitation of low-income and vulnerable residents. They argued that online sports betting and other forms of gaming would be especially harmful, with some citing examples from other states and concerns about problem gambling, domestic violence, and illegal activity. Committee members questioned witnesses about the purpose of the working group and whether it could provide enough data to make an informed decision, while supporters and opponents alike acknowledged the need for Hawaiians to be involved in any future discussion. No vote or final action on HCR 192 was taken in the portion provided.

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• So this legislation gives the court discretion to support that restitution and that is the Bill, Mister
• system which would allow victims to alert public safety agencies.
• This legislation is more than a response to the statistics.
• So maybe if you can speak to any guardrails that would be in your legislation that would protect some
• Have you considered when you put the legislation together?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• WE GOT THE ALERT THE OTHER DAY IT WAS IN JEOPARDY AND I JUST TEXTED BACK THE GOOD NEWS SO I WOULD LIKE
• REPRESENTATIVE, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> I NORMALLY HAVE NEVER HAD DURING MY ENTIRE LEGISLATIVE CAREER

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Well, if you do take further amendments, please add me to your legislation.
• So for Riley and for every child still reaching out, please support AB 1540, because this legislation
• There was also a legislative analyst report that very much informed how we move forward with this bill
• So we're going to invite Heather Gonzalez on behalf of the Legislative Analyst's Office to answer that
• They need a trusted human being who can help them understand and interpret those alerts to take action

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Derazio: legislation only applies in curbside voting when the voter is unable to enter the polling place
• What this legislation will do is draw attention to any bad actors.
• And this, this legislation was based on eyewitness accounts.
• Members, this legislation passed last session out of the House and went to the Senate in the last week
• the legislation goes into effect.

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• don't think we need like legislative don't think we need like legislative approval<00:40:05.280>
• saying they were trying to alert you. saying they were trying to alert you. could<00:41:13.920><
• <01:24:11.280> committee the only thing a legislative committee the only thing a legislative
• begin at the conception of legislation begin at the conception of legislation and<01:31:34.960><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• address with this legisl and<00:21:59.520> this<00:21:59.679> legislation<00:22:00.159
• And the Department of Safety is in support of this legislation.
• And the Department of Safety is in support of this legislation.
• The Department of Safety does support this legislation.
• Ultimately, it was determined it was inexpedient to legislate.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• What I've seen on the legislative side of it is the National Guard... Any further questions?
• What I've seen on the legislative side of it is the National Guard, Senator Avila noted that, on the
• legislative side, the National Guard does not ask for something unless it absolutely needs it.
• And then last, our statewide emergency alert notification system at $3 million.
• And then last, our statewide emergency alert notification system at $3 million.

Bills: S0048

Keywords: housing, accessory dwelling units, affordable housing, local government, zoning regulations, military families, density bonus, homeownership, property taxes

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard presentations on the Governor’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and then considered one bill, CS/SB 48 on accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The Governor’s office outlined a $117.4 billion overall budget, with transportation and economic development receiving about $18 billion statewide and $601 million in general revenue. Agency heads then presented priorities for Commerce, Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Military Affairs, State, Transportation, Emergency Management, and the Florida State Guard, emphasizing workforce development, housing, tourism marketing, aviation and space infrastructure, law enforcement recruitment, emergency preparedness, and military readiness. In the Commerce presentation, Secretary Kelly highlighted funding for housing programs, the Hometown Heroes program, the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, rural infrastructure and workforce grants, Reconnect and Florida WINS systems, law enforcement and firefighter recruitment bonuses, defense support, Visit Florida, Space Florida, and SelectFlorida. Senators asked about Visit Florida’s private match requirements and whether the agency fully leveraged prior appropriations; Visit Florida’s CEO said the match was met and exceeded, though it is difficult but important. The Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles presentation focused on trooper pay, pursuit vehicles, aviation assets, and enterprise data systems, with questions about immigration enforcement and body cameras. Military Affairs requested funding for readiness centers, training facilities, education and health benefits for Guardsmen, and maintenance of existing armories; members discussed Guard deployments, staffing levels, and a proposed firing range project. The Department of State requested funds for automated election audits, a conservation lab, and historic preservation, and defended its arts grant process and rule changes. Transportation’s budget emphasized a $14.3 billion work program, road and bridge maintenance, aviation and aerospace, safety initiatives, and seaport investments, while Emergency Management requested funding for preparedness, flood mitigation, WebEOC, grants management, and alert systems; senators also asked about the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility. For CS/SB 48, Senator Gates explained that the bill would require local governments to allow property owners to voluntarily create ADUs, while preserving local authority over setbacks, construction, and permitting. An amendment removed reusable tenant screening reports and clarified that conforming ADUs would be allowed by right without a separate hearing. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association supported the bill, saying ADUs could help provide long-term housing for service workers. After questions about local government and HOA authority, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 48 favorably by roll call vote.