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• Uh, if you need help finding it, sometimes the tax expenditure website is a little hard to navigate.
• Uh, if you need help finding it, sometimes the tax expenditure website is a little hard to navigate.
• Not till November. tax vendure website is a little hard to tax vendure website is a little hard to navigate
• 20:11.760> ask<01:20:12.000> staff<01:20:12.320> or<01:20:12.560> me navigate
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Keywords: 1183, house

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• I've supported others navigating it, and I've relied on it as a parent who needed it to work.
• Too often, families are navigating one-off solutions and personal workarounds.
• Too often, families are navigating<00:31:12.640> one-off<00:31:13.120> solutions<00:31:
• 13.760> and navigating one-off solutions and navigating one-off solutions and personal<00:31:14.480

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The presentation focused on Think Small’s recommendations for Minnesota child care licensing modernization, including a proposed three-tier system for early care and education: unregulated “trusted caregivers,” state-licensed health and safety programs, and “recognized” early care and education programs that would pursue board-approved quality pathways. Dr. Nicole Smarillo said the recommendations came from an extensive engagement process with providers and field experts, and emphasized that the goal is not deregulation but a right-sized system with clearer funding aligned to state expectations, a reduced and more health-and-safety-focused licensing framework, and a profession-led quality system with multiple pathways rather than a single rating model. A major recommendation was creating a Minnesota Board of Early Care and Education with real decision-making power, made up of providers, families, and experts. The board would set quality expectations, approve multiple recognition pathways, address professional qualifications, advise on funding and supports, and monitor policy impacts on child outcomes, supply, and workforce stability. Presenters said the current Parent Aware system would be replaced in this future model, and that programs would have a roadmap from health-and-safety licensing to a time-limited candidate status and then to recognized program status. Several providers testified in support of the framework. Shauna Maranovich said the process welcomed field voices and produced recommendations grounded in proximity expertise. Cindy Cunningham, a licensed family child care provider, said the proposal reflected provider feedback, supported a Minnesota-specific model, and would separate health and safety licensing from quality improvement while reducing fear-based enforcement. Maria Harms, a child care center operator, said current licensing is overly burdensome and that the board and multiple pathways would better reflect day-to-day practice and reduce silos across program types. Candace Yates of Child Care Aware of Minnesota supported aligning supports with quality pathways and said the system needs a shared floor for quality and more continuous, less fragmented support. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the excerpt.

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• Executive Office on Aging, and we're providing comments on establishing the Hawaii Assistance for the Navigation
• I think realistically, setting up the partnerships, getting the different navigation on every island,
• partnerships, getting the<01:10:08.000> different<01:10:08.480> na<01:10:09.440> navigation
• <01:10:10.239> on<01:10:10.480> every the different na navigation on every the different
• na navigation on every island,<01:10:11.920> um<01:10:12.880> developing<01:10:13.440>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint HHS and LBT meeting opened with accessibility concerns, as several blind attendees arrived after the general public had already been seated. The chair apologized and said future hearings would try to seat blind members earlier. The committee also announced the hearing was being streamed on YouTube, testimony would be limited to one minute, and written testimony was available online. The first bill heard was SB 2281, relating to the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The Department of Health supported transparency for patients but preferred disclosure through provider websites and office signage rather than a new regulatory program. The Hawaii Medical Association and Healthcare Association of Hawaii generally supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about administrative burden and suggested a working group or model policies. Hawaii Pacific Health said it already uses AI for note-taking and patient portal functions and worried that written notice requirements could create too much consumer information. In response, the chair emphasized that patients should be informed when AI is used, especially if it affects diagnosis or consequential decisions, and said AI should not be making medical decisions. The committee later voted to recommend SB 2281 pass with amendments, including narrowing the definition of consequential decisions, removing certain language requested by DOH, adding a two-year implementation period, and setting a far-future defective date for further discussion; both committees adopted the recommendation, with the chair voting aye and the vice chair voting with reservations. The second major bill was SB 2852, a civil rights measure focused on digital access for people with disabilities. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, and the National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii all supported the bill, arguing that existing law clearly protects physical access but should also make digital access explicit. Blind testifiers described how accessible technology, such as VoiceOver on iPhones, allows them to participate independently in public processes and warned that inaccessible digital systems can create barriers for thousands of blind residents. One testifier, an attorney with disability-law experience, supported the bill’s intent but said the draft had flaws, including no exceptions for archived materials, no distinction between small and large businesses, and concerns about the timing and choice of accessibility standards; he suggested delegating regulatory authority to the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission. The bill’s sponsor said he supported DAB’s proposed amendments, and the committee indicated those amendments would address many of the concerns raised. No final vote on SB 2852 was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up SB 2751, which defines compounded prescription drugs for workers’ compensation purposes. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations supported the bill but requested clarifying amendments to keep pharmacists as the primary professionals authorized to compound in licensed pharmacies and to limit any physician compounding authority to the physician’s own patient. Supporters included the Work Injury Medical Association of Hawaii, while Solera Integrated Medical Solutions opposed the measure, arguing the current definition was already broad enough and warning about cost inflation, especially with 503B bulk compounding facilities and physician dispensing. In questioning, members asked about rural access, reimbursement for 503B products, and late testimony suggesting definitions for 503A and 503B facilities, limits on physician dispensing to 30 days post-injury, and pre-approval for non-FDA-approved drugs. DLIR said not every rural community has licensed pharmacists available, that products with a national drug code are reimbursed at 140%, and that 503B facilities raise concerns because they are bulk manufacturers rather than patient-specific compounding operations. The meeting then moved into decision-making on SB 2281; the chair’s pass-with-amendments recommendation was adopted by both committees, with the vice chair voting with reservations.

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• similar roles from across the country when I'm asked questions from states who are sort of trying to navigate
• /c><00:16:38.160> of<00:16:38.240> trying<00:16:38.480> to<00:16:38.880> navigate
• <00:16:39.279> the are sort of trying to navigate the are sort of trying to navigate the waters
• So, it can be a little tricky to navigate in between those.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on State Government met for its first meeting and heard a presentation from the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KY Stats) by Executive Director Matt Barry and Legislative Director Calli Arnold. The presentation reviewed KY Stats’ statutory background, its evolution from KESUS, its board membership, and its role in housing Kentucky’s longitudinal data system and labor market information office. Barry explained that KY Stats links data from multiple state sources, validates and cleans it, deidentifies it, and uses it to produce reports, evaluations, and responses to data requests for policymakers, practitioners, and the public. Barry described the scale of the system, noting more than 6,000 active data elements, 178 unique file types, and data from 48 sources across 26 agencies. He highlighted the agency’s privacy and security practices, including separate servers for source data and deidentified reporting data, and said KY Stats does not use real-time data. He also outlined the types of reports produced, including the annual high school feedback report and a recent life outcomes report tracking the 2017 public high school cohort’s postsecondary education, completion, wages, and employment outcomes. Members asked about the timeliness and availability of data, especially SNAP and Medicaid information, and Barry said most data arrive annually or quarterly and that Medicaid data had been used in a limited one-time project rather than as an ongoing feed. Questions also focused on artificial intelligence; Barry said KY Stats has not integrated AI but is exploring it cautiously because of privacy and security concerns. Several members encouraged further work with AI tools, while Barry emphasized that any use would need to protect confidentiality. The committee also discussed staffing and funding, with Barry saying KY Stats has about 49 total staff and annual funding of roughly $3.1 million in state general funds, plus federal labor-related funding. Committee members praised the agency’s work and suggested legislators may not fully understand its capabilities. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• communities and better help link up with targeted career pipeline partnerships and enhanced career path navigation
• and enhanced pipeline Partnerships and enhanced career<00:59:31.920> path<00:59:32.400> navigation
• to<00:59:33.559> tell<00:59:33.720> us<00:59:33.839> more career path navigation
• to tell us more career path navigation to tell us more about<00:59:34.240> the<00:59:34.319><
• We have invested in a navigator tool called Pathways to Careers, where youth get real-time information

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• avoid this, we need permitting reform, and as part of reform we need someone to help businesses navigate
• 16.880> businesses we need someone to help bu businesses we need someone to help bu businesses navigate
• the<00:12:17.880> agencies<00:12:18.399> boards<00:12:18.800> rules navigate
• the agencies boards rules navigate the agencies boards rules statutes<00:12:20.240> regulations
• 40.960> them from the existing agencies to help them from the existing agencies to help them navigate

Bills: HF8, HF1416

Keywords: wetlands, environmental review, permitting efficiency, Pollution Control Agency, construction permits, environmental impact statements, local government, business regulation, environmental assessments, HF1416, relocation grants, economic development, business relocation, site selection, business incentives, grant extension, appropriation extension, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, request for proposals

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• actual decision makers isn't limited to those with the financial resources or legal expertise to navigate
• students, changes in standards and new curriculum, increased mental health needs in students, and navigating
• 00:38:00.920> in<00:38:01.119> students<00:38:01.480> and<00:38:01.680> navigating
• health needs in students and navigating health needs in students and navigating students<00:38:02.520

Bills: HF550, HF412, HF796, HF140

Keywords: redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, HF412, Minnesota legislature, education committee, K-12 education, school observation, teacher observation, administrator observation, legislative transparency, legislator accountability, House rules, Senate rules, Legislative Reference Library, public reporting, education finance, education policy

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• , she works with critical access communities to teach providers how to recognize, stabilize, and navigate

Bills: SB1636, SB1772, SB1221, SB1932, SB1687, SB1213, SB843, SB1410, SB1317, SB1338, SB1976, SB1314, SB1191, SB1613, SB1246, SB1439, SB1930, HR1044

Keywords: cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, motor vehicle safety, headlamps, headlights

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• 1332, helping ensure that allied service members and their families stationed here in Arizona could navigate

Keywords: 1182, all

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• for me. to work for you all to help advise you and your 112 members of the legislature on how to navigate

Keywords: 996, all

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• Our rural communities are key here because the peer support coordinators are navigating a geographical

Bills: HB39, HB114, HB1875, HB1894, HB1965, HB2513, HB39, HB114

Keywords: veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, cemetery, General Land Office, burial plot, remembrance, monthly designation, honoring military, Texas legislation, rural services, paid leave, fire protection personnel, military service, public employees, employment benefits

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• that the final design of the GCPD's gates will not interfere with our pilots' ability to safely navigate

Bills: HB206, HB1238, HB2890, HB2970

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met with a quorum initially lacking, then took up several bills and heard brief testimony. HB 206, by Rep. Craddick, would prohibit counties from requiring cash bonds as a condition for pipeline construction approvals, while still allowing other forms of financial assurance; the sponsor and a Target Pipeline witness said cash-bond mandates create unnecessary costs and uncertainty, and the bill was left pending. HB 2890, by Rep. Patterson, would create an interstate compact among Gulf Coast states to coordinate and support the liquefied natural gas industry; the sponsor emphasized LNG’s economic importance and said the bill mirrors prior compact language that does not require congressional approval, and it was left pending after no public testimony. HB 1238, by Rep. Geren, would let TCEQ use third-party inspection reports and remote technology when reviewing proposed Class I injection wells; the sponsor and a uranium industry witness said it would streamline regulation and support industry, and it was left pending. HB 2970, by Rep. Paul, the House version of SB 410, would require the Gulf Coast Protection District’s final gate design to accommodate two-way vessel traffic and allow the governor to appoint the district’s presiding officer; the committee substitute was explained and the bill was left pending. With members scattered in other committees, the chair said the committee would recess and later reconvene to vote and complete its work.

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• But it was really hard for mom to package up that baby and bring her in and navigate through all these
• So that, so we play that navigator role. If we are... Thank you. Thank you. network.
• So we play that navigator role.
• Talent does exist, but the path from interest to credentials to employment is difficult to navigate and
• If you're asking us to do something, what are you asking us to do to help you figure out how to navigate

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Most college students are still navigating whether becoming a teacher is even possible.
• Since the state takeover of Houston ISD, I have spent countless hours helping families navigate special
• Many are Spanish-speaking parents trying to navigate a system they do not fully understand.
• I'm a parent and I help families navigate special education and dispute processes across Texas.
• The struggle to balance work schedules, therapy appointments, and educational services while navigating

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• path for these kids is often really complex, it's time-consuming, and it's difficult for kids to navigate
• path for these kids is often really complex, it's time-consuming, and it's difficult for kids to navigate
• path for these kids is often really complex, it's time-consuming, and it's difficult for kids to navigate
• In addition to physical safety, these children need stability, trusted adults, and help navigating processes
• Children need stability, trusted adults, and help navigating processes that are far too complex to manage

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• She said the thought of children and families navigating the court system alone is unbearable.
• <00:15:12.800> the<00:15:12.920> court<00:15:13.199> system families navigating
• the court system families navigating the court system alone<00:15:13.880> is<00:15:14.480>
• <01:37:29.440> the<01:37:29.520> criminal caregivers as they navigate the criminal
• caregivers as they navigate the criminal justice<01:37:30.400> process<01:37:31.239> and

Bills: HF1082, HF1042, HF1295, HF1686, HF1998, HF1775, HF1163

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers, law enforcement oversight, Minnesota National Guard, U.S. armed forces, military installation, armory, air base

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• We might get an applicant who doesn't know how to navigate the process, and our staff has to hold their
• <01:23:12.000> know<01:23:12.199> how<01:23:12.280> to<01:23:12.480> navigate
• <01:23:12.960> the who doesn't know how to navigate the who doesn't know how to navigate the
• our plan is to, if we are able to get the funds, contract with an outside vendor who can help us navigate
• <03:27:00.000> um<03:27:00.560> what vendor who can help us navigate um what vendor

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We often see young people navigate between Rochester, Manchester, and Nashua.
• We often see young people navigate between Rochester, Manchester, and Nashua.
• We have rapid rehousing programs, we have youth navigation, and we even have three rent-controlled units
• we often see young people navigate we often see young people navigate between<02:14:58.760> Rochester
• and we even have three youth navigation and we even have three rent<02:15:56.480> controlled<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Committee held a hearing on several bills and announced at the outset that no votes would be taken because the measures would go to divisions later. The first major bill, HB 197, would require the state to pay 7.5% of political subdivision employer pension contributions for teachers, police officers, and firefighters. Representative Mike Edgar, the prime sponsor, argued the state had repeatedly reduced and then eliminated its promised share of retirement costs, shifting the burden to municipalities and property taxpayers. He said the bill would partially restore that commitment and provide relief to local governments, businesses, and taxpayers. Several witnesses testified in support of HB 197, including Representative John Cluder, Bradford selectman Marlene Fryer, the New Hampshire Municipal Association’s Margaret Burns, and Epping representative Mark Fone. Supporters said the bill would help with property tax pressure, school budgets, and municipal hiring, and they emphasized that much of the retirement cost reflects unfunded liability decisions made at the state level rather than by local governments. Committee members questioned whether the bill would change local incentives to control costs and how it would affect hiring and compensation. Burns said the state contribution would function as property tax relief because it offsets existing municipal expenses, and she noted the state is already on a long-term schedule to pay down the retirement system’s unfunded liability. After closing the hearing on HB 197, the committee opened a hearing on HB 97, introduced by Representative Tom Buco. He said the bill would continue funding for delayed and deferred wastewater projects and help municipalities finance expensive wastewater infrastructure, which he tied to housing development and local debt planning. No action or votes were taken on either bill during the hearing.

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• Madam President, I appreciate your partnership as we navigate through the beginning of the season of

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Summary: The Senate took up several local and committee matters on third reading and passed them to be engrossed, including House 3916 authorizing Westfield to set an age limit for original appointment as a police officer, House 4233 amending the Malden charter, and House 4401 concerning special revolving funds in Athol. The Malden and Athol bills were amended on the floor before passage, with substitute text inserted from Senate documents. The chamber also suspended rules and Joint Rule 12 as needed to handle committee reports and referred a House petition on condominium owners’ rights to the Judiciary Committee. A substantial portion of the session focused on extension orders for committee reporting deadlines. The Senate adopted extension orders for the committees on election laws, cannabis, and revenue, after brief procedural discussion about suspending the rules to consider them forthwith. The Revenue Committee order was amended to remove two bills, leaving four bills in the extension order and setting the new deadline at March 6; the other extension orders set deadlines of January 30 for election laws and January 27 for cannabis. Senators discussed the importance of moving these matters forward efficiently, particularly those involving tax relief and cannabis policy. The Senate also adopted an order for adjournment, setting the next meeting for Thursday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.

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• Chair and members, for the opportunity to present SB 1005, the Public Entities Navigating the Need for

Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard several bills related to local government finance and development. SB 1005 would authorize local agencies to adopt a five-cent rounding system for cash transactions if penny shortages make exact change impractical, with the author and supporters from county treasurers, cities, special districts, and local government associations arguing it would provide legal clarity and reduce costs. SB 1036 would require local jurisdictions to give credit for prior site uses when calculating mitigation fees on redevelopment or adaptive reuse projects, with supporters from SPUR, Realtors, AARP, the building industry, and housing-related groups saying it would prevent duplicative fees and better align charges with new impacts only.