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• <00:48:04.240> will contend that restricting litigation will contend that restricting litigation
• Um, and to the extent that anything I said in the heat of my passionate response regarding litigation
• regarding of my uh uh passioned response regarding uh<01:59:35.679> uh<01:59:35.920> litigation
• > here<01:59:37.119> in<01:59:37.360> the<01:59:37.520> state uh uh litigation
• costs here in the state uh uh litigation costs here in the state of<01:59:37.840> Minnesota,<

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The task force met on October 22, 2025, with a quorum present and several members participating remotely. Members approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Michelle Urick of the Legislative Coordinating Commission then gave an administrative update on proxy voting and the task force’s operating procedures. She said the enabling statute only authorizes the officially appointed member to act and vote, so proxy voting is not allowed, and votes must be cast in person at the meeting where the item is considered. She also said members may submit written positions, but not vote before or after a meeting. In response to concerns about attendance for future votes, the chair said the January meetings would be rescheduled if possible using a Doodle poll so more members could be present in person. The group also agreed to treat the revised document as operating procedures rather than a formal charter, with no separate adoption action needed at that time. The task force then moved into testimony on homeowners and commercial property insurance. Paul Edgar of Minnesota Realtors said rising insurance costs are adding to housing affordability pressures, citing an increase in the monthly principal, interest, taxes, and insurance payment on a median-priced Minnesota home from $1,622 in 2021 to $2,642 in September 2025. He said higher insurance costs and limited coverage can affect buyers’ financing, especially for condominiums and townhomes, and urged continued work on liability and insurance-related laws that may discourage condo development. He also referenced prior bipartisan reforms to Minnesota’s condominium construction defects law and said his organization supports further improvements to encourage more condo production. Keenan Ravery of the Minnesota Mortgage Association focused on how insurance requirements affect mortgage lending. He explained that lenders require insurance both at origination and throughout the life of the loan, with standards aimed at protecting collateral rather than providing full homeowners coverage. He said replacement-cost coverage has long been the norm, but recent issues with roofs, deductibles, HO-6 policies, and force-placed insurance have become pain points for consumers and lenders. He said his association is working with national trade groups on reforms that could allow more flexibility in coverage types and deductibles, and he expressed hope that Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency may announce policy changes in the coming months or by early 2026. No votes or substantive policy actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and agreeing to pursue scheduling adjustments for January.

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• As a litigator, I think that we need to allow for a jury to see evidence of reasonable and customary
• I think that having prevailing-party fees discourages litigation because you're not going to want to,
• number one, prolong litigation.
• It's never been legislated and litigated.
• My background is in employment law, and I've litigated employment discrimination cases that have gone

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber approved the journal and adopted the special order report, and the Speaker announced a schedule change canceling the floor on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The main business was CS for HB 7033, the House tax package, presented by Rep. Duggan. He described a broad set of tax changes, including the previously passed sales tax rate reduction from 6% to 5.25%, exemptions for certain bullion sales, changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use, property tax administration updates, affordable housing-related exemptions, repeal of the aviation fuel tax, delayed natural gas fuel tax implementation, corporate income tax changes, and other provisions. Debate focused heavily on the TDT section and the bill’s property tax relief structure. Amendments to preserve local flexibility or remove the TDT restrictions were offered and debated; one Duggan amendment was adopted to allow local governments to keep 25% of TDT revenues for general use while directing 75% to property tax relief, and another amendment requiring audit certification of compliance was also adopted. A combined reporting amendment offered by Rep. Eskamani to close corporate tax loopholes was debated at length but failed. On final passage, supporters argued the bill provides immediate, permanent tax relief and affordability help, while opponents said it diverts tourism dollars away from local needs and could harm tourism-dependent counties and services. CS for HB 7033 passed the House 78-29. The chamber then took up CS for CS for HB 1221 on local option taxes, which would give local governments more control over certain local taxes and, as presented, redirect TDT revenues toward property tax relief with some local flexibility. After questions and amendments, including a Miller amendment allowing 25% of TDT revenue for general purposes and another accountability amendment, the bill moved to final debate. Members split sharply: supporters framed it as immediate tax relief and local accountability, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism marketing, infrastructure, and county budgets. The transcript ends during closing debate on HB 1221, before final passage is recorded.

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• <00:56:19.839> paid<00:56:20.079> family<00:56:20.400> medical not Rel litigating
• a paid family medical not Rel litigating a paid family medical leave<00:56:21.480> so<00:56:21.839
• we're going that should be remembered if we're going to<01:41:16.280> uh<01:41:16.400> litigate
• and<01:41:17.440> the<01:41:17.560> other<01:41:17.719> thing to uh litigate
• this and the other thing to uh litigate this and the other thing I<01:41:17.960> would<01:41:

Bills: HF3

Keywords: legislative auditor, reporting, accountability, state finance, executive agency oversight, 1183, house

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• It has been litigated in court in New Hampshire time and time again, both Superior Court as well as the
• yet<01:10:36.320> it<01:10:36.480> has<01:10:36.640> been<01:10:36.880> litigated
• in court uh in yet it has been litigated in court uh in New<01:10:38.840> Hampshire<01:10:39.280
• If you don't do that, I think you're inviting litigation, and there's no need to invite any more litigation
• <01:19:34.040> I it would be very uh uous L litigation I it would be very uh uous L litigation

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They can no longer be used for future litigation. Tampered with or altered.
• They can no longer be used for future litigation or challenges.
• And while we litigate, a young person who has earned a less restrictive program will remain in the most
• I'm a litigation and policy attorney at Uncommon Law.
• This is bad policy and will likely lead to costly litigation as people challenge decisions under this

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• He's hard-working, he's smart, he's got, I think, three decades of experience as a litigator.
• If the huge Pacific Health and HMSA proposed partnership were litigated up and heard at the Supreme Court
• HMSA proposed partnership were litigated HMSA proposed partnership were litigated up<00:15:02.240
• No, um, I represented SHPO, and he was a grievant in a case they assigned to us to litigate.
• assigned to us grievant in a case they assigned to us to<01:42:53.240> uh<01:42:53.360> litigate

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee first took up decision-making on two judicial nominations heard the previous day. Governor’s Message 796, naming Annalisa En Bernard Lee as Circuit Court Judge for the Second Circuit (Maui County), and Governor’s Message 797, naming Michael K. Soong as Circuit Court Judge for the Fifth Circuit (Kauai), were both recommended for consent and adopted by unanimous roll-call votes. The committee then heard testimony on Governor’s Message 801, the nomination of Vladimir P. Devens as Chief Justice of the Hawaii State Supreme Court. Support came from the Governor’s office, Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm, Honolulu Managing Director Michael Formby, the Hawaii Association for Justice, United Public Workers, HGEA/AFL-CIO, the Hawaii Filipino Lawyers Association, labor and trade unions, retired Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, retired judges, bar and court officials, and many other individuals and organizations. Supporters emphasized Devens’ legal experience, work ethic, labor-law background, community ties, mentorship, and ability to manage the judiciary and address the appellate backlog. A few speakers opposed the nomination, including Chuck Freedman, who raised concerns about union influence and potential conflicts, and others who submitted opposition testimony. Devens also testified, describing his Honolulu upbringing, education at UC Berkeley, six years with the police department, and more than 30 years in private practice before joining the Supreme Court. He said the chief justice role is primarily an administrative one, highlighted his experience with bar and judicial administration committees, and identified reducing the appellate backlog as a major priority. No vote was taken on GM 801 during this portion of the hearing.

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• We are one of the 13 civil litigation divisions at the office.
• And those are active pieces of ongoing investigations and litigation. So thank you.
• We are building an elite team of highly sophisticated litigators.
• But it also affects all of our S.B. 14 related investigations and litigation.
• But it also affects all of our S.B. 14 related investigations and litigation. Yes.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards. Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight. The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.

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• Madam Chair, Senator Grunhagen, this matter is under active litigation.
• . this matter is under active litigation.
• Madam Chair, Senator Abler, um, there is active litigation on this and basically 2023 the legislature
• on<00:41:57.440> this<00:41:57.680> and<00:41:58.000> basically active litigation
• on this and basically active litigation on this and basically 2023<00:41:59.359> the<00:41:59.599

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Hampshire, contrary to RSA 358-A, that's the Consumer Protection Act, then the bureau and private litigants
• have bureau and private litigates have jurisdiction<00:28:03.360> because<00:28:03.679> remember
• But I know of situations where that wasn't the case, and some amount of litigation was involved because
• <00:29:25.120> some<00:29:25.520> amount<00:29:25.840> of<00:29:26.399> litigation
• <00:29:27.039> was and it some amount of litigation was and it some amount of litigation was

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee took up HB 164, dealing with homeowners and certain service agreements tied to residential real estate. Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill should be framed as prohibiting “service agreements” or more specifically as banning “future right to listing” agreements, and whether the bill should mirror Maine’s newer law. Mike Padmore of AARP New Hampshire presented suggested edits, including clarifying that the agreements are unenforceable, striking a provision at Roman 6C, and adding language making clear that registry of deeds staff are not liable when they record documents they are statutorily required to file. Bob Quinn of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors said the bill and Maine’s law reach the same result, but he preferred simpler wording and argued the bill should not include a two-year time limit because legitimate listing agreements should not create liens at all. Members and witnesses debated whether the bill should simply make the practice illegal outright, whether the Consumer Protection Act is the right enforcement vehicle, and whether the lien-removal process should be modeled on the recent undischarged mortgage bill. A consumer protection official said the bureau supports the statute and explained that under RSA 358-A, consumers could seek damages and equitable relief to strike a lien, while also noting that the bureau often uses the Consumer Protection Act as an enforcement tool. The committee also discussed narrowing the bill to residential real estate, with the sponsor and witnesses saying the problem has been seen in residential transactions and that commercial property was not the focus. The testimony described the underlying problem as companies, often national rather than New Hampshire-based, using long-term or future listing agreements to impose liens or penalties on homeowners, sometimes in connection with estate transfers or home sales. Witnesses said legitimate real estate listings do not normally place liens on houses, but these arrangements can include hidden or unclear penalties, including a reported 3% charge on home value. No vote was taken in the excerpt, but the committee appeared to be working through possible amendments and whether to adopt Maine-style language or a simpler New Hampshire-specific approach.

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• Um, in general, as these legal arguments, there will be threats of litigation.
• There will be likely litigation.
• So, would there be litigation? Um, probably.
• refund pending the outcome of the lit refund pending the outcome of the lit the<01:25:57.520> litigation
• the litigation. Thank you, Miss B. the litigation. Thank you, Miss B.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In addition, are you aware of litigation in the United States District Court for the Eastern District
• Chair, Representative de los Santos, I am vaguely aware of current litigation. Thank you.
• And are you aware of litigation in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
• Certainly until the end of litigation, if I'm filing a fee application, if I'm filing a fee application
• Certainly until the end of litigation, if I'm filing a fee application, if it's required by the court

Bills: SB1003, SB1060, SB1134, SB1275, SB1327, SB1429, SB1618, SB1634, SB1654, SB1803, SCR1002, SCR1005, SCR1023, SCR1027

Keywords: election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, voter registration, temporary absence, absentee voting, residency, military voters, overseas voters, election law, Arizona Revised Statutes, political signs, campaign materials, public safety, municipal regulation, veterans

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• I'm a former IRS senior litigator. Rules are very important. Consumer protection is important.
• I'm a former IRS senior litigator. Rules are very important. Consumer protection is important.
• 1878 HD1 to foster an inclusive environment, but offers comments regarding the operational and litigation
• 1878 HD1 to foster an inclusive environment, but offers comments regarding the operational and litigation
• 1878 HD1 to foster an inclusive environment, but offers comments regarding the operational and litigation

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. HB 1957, relating to safe entryways, would create enforcement procedures in large cities to prevent personal property from blocking private doorways or entrances. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended moving the offense to the criminal code, adding clearer definitions to avoid vagueness, and including notice, inventory, storage, and property-disposition procedures to address constitutional concerns. No other testimony was offered and no questions were raised. HB 25003/HB 253, relating to fireworks, would expand civil asset forfeiture for certain fireworks offenses, revise the definition of aerial device, and clarify air-delivery offenses. The Attorney General supported the bill but suggested removing the 25-pound weight threshold to avoid unequal treatment of similar offenses. The Department of Law Enforcement also supported the measure, saying it would improve clarity for evolving fireworks investigations and prosecutions. The committee took no action during testimony. HB 2137, relating to artificial intelligence, would prohibit certain harmful uses of realistic AI-generated digital imitations, require disclosures, and create civil remedies and fines. The Commission on the Status of Women supported the bill, while the Hawaiian Islands Republican Women opposed it on First Amendment grounds. The Motion Picture Association, Recording Industry Association of America, and SAG-AFTRA also opposed the bill but said they preferred a different framework, the federal “No Fakes” model, and were willing to work with the committee on amendments. The Attorney General had suggested constitutional amendments, which the chair said would be considered later. The committee also heard HB 2198 on prediction markets, with the Honolulu prosecutor strongly supporting inclusion of prediction markets in the gambling definition because of concerns about speculative betting on events and national security-related outcomes. HB 1511 on consumer protection drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection and the Insurance Division, with OCP proposing clearer disclosure for license and registration renewal solicitations. HB 1897 on condominium alternative dispute resolution received supportive comments from the Real Estate Commission and CI. HB 1642 on crypto kiosks drew strong support from OCP and AARP Hawaii for a ban on kiosks accepting U.S. currency, but opposition from Hill Ventures, which argued for regulation and guardrails instead of a ban. HB 1753 on social media account deletion received supportive comments from DCCA on clarifying deletion of unique identifiers and inferences. HB 1654 on anonymous complaints against public employees drew strong opposition from the Attorney General over implementation and due process concerns, while the Government Employees Association supported it as a way to screen baseless complaints; the committee then moved on to HB 1659 on collective bargaining, with testimony beginning as the transcript ended.

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• Instead, it appears to create a pathway for convicted criminals to pursue litigation against Wyoming
• 11:46.640> criminals<00:11:47.040> to<00:11:47.200> pursue<00:11:47.519> litigation
• convicted criminals to pursue litigation convicted criminals to pursue litigation against<00:11:
• representatives from gun lobbyist groups, there have been no operational conflicts, no corrective litigation
• , and Conflicts, no corrective litigation, and no demonstrated breakdown of enforcement in Wyoming.

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• In fact, in Mesa, Arizona, parents are currently engaged in ongoing litigation after a school district
• That ambiguity invites litigation and uncertainty for providers.
• And that problem is that this bill undermines the litigation privilege.
• In litigation, you have to be privileged to say bad things about the other side, because that's kind
• of how litigation works.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It just looks like there's a larger litigation cost than originally anticipated.
• Um, we're talking about currently fighting the litigation.
• Is there any anticipation of how long this litigation will proceed? Just one, if I may.
• Um, we're talking about currently fighting the litigation.
• Is there any anticipation of how long this litigation will proceed?

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the October 13 minutes and then moved through a large agenda of contracts and agreements, including a deferred list from the September 2025 agenda. Members questioned several agencies about the purpose, cost, and duration of the items before them, with repeated motions to consider the contracts reviewed without objection passing by roll call. The Office of Energy Policy and Energy and Environment Cabinet presented a solar-and-battery program. Members asked about panel and battery lifespan, warranty coverage, who would pay for replacement or disposal, and whether the program made sense in Kentucky. The agency said panels and batteries generally last 25 to 30 years, warranties would cover replacement during the warranty period, EPA guidance would govern disposal, and federal funds would cover program expenses. Officials estimated the program could reduce participating homeowners’ utility bills by about 70%, with a minimum required savings of 20%. The Department for Community Based Services explained a new vendor contract for SSI initial and redetermination work for children in out-of-home care, saying the work is federally required, the department lacks in-house capacity, and the contract replaced a prior vendor after an RFP protest and rebid. The Department of Highways described umbrella traffic engineering contracts for smaller highway safety projects, noting they are used for spot improvements and are nearing full utilization. The Kentucky Historical Society said its contract funded a temporary exhibit tied to 250th anniversary programming, and the Board of Medical Licensure discussed an amended audit contract, explaining that annual audits were adopted after an auditor’s recommendation and that the board is funded by state allocation plus fees and fines. The Department for Natural Resources/Abandoned Mine Lands gave the most extensive presentation, describing a $5 million engineering services contract as part of a much larger workload increase driven by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, with projects prioritized by citizen complaints and safety impacts; the agency said the contract supports design and oversight for community-scale mine reclamation projects that exceed in-house capacity.

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• One litigation is still going on in El Paso. Sure. So I still have involvement with them.
• What do you know regarding what changed between the 2021 litigation and today? No, Mr.
• willing to state with a vote that you would follow Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, I think is a litigant
• As each and every one of you know, the maps we just passed in 2021 are still being litigated for potentially
• who thought they had overcome many of the barriers of the past, and that we shouldn't have to re-litigate

Bills: HB4, HB 4

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all

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• Results of them already dealing with litigation on this issue, where students have been harmed, whether
• She's involved in litigation at the NCAA.
• And when you get to this point, when there's been litigation and it seems like almost every state there's
• Litigation on these issues is happening more often than we're hearing about it publicly.
• And it has been litigated. That would tell me, given the COVID situation, I mean, I don't like...

Bills: SB7, SB14, SB 7, SB 14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions, Texas Citizens Participation Act, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, healthcare regulations, impact fees, water conservation, reuse projects

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• District of Pennsylvania, where he oversaw an office of approximately 130 federal prosecutors, civil litigators
• decision to pursue capital punishment in this case, which led to four and a half years of pretrial litigation
• Every aspect of the case, as you can imagine, was litigated. I know you're very familiar.
• I don't want to speak to any specifics because many of these cases are still in pending litigation.
• I don't want to speak to any specifics because many of these cases are still in pending litigation.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting focused on the commission’s work addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, including security, education, victim services, and legal responses. A major presentation came from former federal prosecutor Eric O’Sham, who described the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, the attack’s planning and execution, the 11 victims killed, the defendant’s white supremacist and antisemitic online activity, the federal prosecution, and the long aftermath for the victim community. Commissioners asked about prevention, radicalization online, security for houses of worship, and how to support victims; O’Sham emphasized the limits of law enforcement when speech is protected, the importance of public education, security grants, and victim-witness support. The commission also heard from Ariel Holman of Agudath Israel, who described a wide range of antisemitic incidents affecting Orthodox Jews, including assaults, threats, vandalism, school harassment, and zoning barriers, and urged expanded security personnel grants, mental health resources, kosher food access, and support for synagogue development. Other speakers included advocates and local officials who supported Holocaust education, the planned Boston Holocaust Museum, cemetery protection, and broader public education efforts, while some public commenters criticized the commission’s focus or raised concerns about definitions of antisemitism and free speech. The meeting concluded with approval of prior meeting minutes and the start of public comment, which was limited to three minutes per speaker due to time constraints.

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• presentation, and I would just like to say the only way to truly test that would be in court, would be to litigate
• presentation, and I would just like to say the only way to truly test that would be in court, would be to litigate
• <01:23:00.600> would<01:23:00.720> be<01:23:00.880> to<01:23:01.040> litigate
• <01:23:02.040> And in court, would be to litigate it.
• And in court, would be to litigate it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• pathways, including private rights of action, which increases the risk of duplicative and inconsistent litigation
• This kind of confusion drastically increases litigation risk.
• And the bill's enforcement provisions leave public employers exposed to significant litigation risk.
• Litigation ensued. The Justice Department or the FTC sued Google and won.
• And there's a reason why California is in litigation right now with Amazon, and that is going to hearing

Keywords: 987, senate, all