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• I did Google and everything research.
• I did Google and everything research.
• I did Google and everything research.
• I did Google and everything research.
• And like I said, I did a lot of research on this because I was on the board.

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• And that presented a challenge for the Ethics Commission.
• /c><00:01:40.400><c> about</c><00:01:40.800><c> ethics</c> respond to inquiries about ethics respond
• </c><00:01:49.520><c> Commission</c> the Ethics Commission the Ethics Commission um<00:01:51.000><c>
• </c> answer questions about it or the Ethics answer questions about it or the Ethics Commission.<00:02
• 00:03:21.200><c> the</c><00:03:21.239><c> Secretary</c> the Ethics Commission and the Secretary the Ethics

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• </c> professional competence and ethical professional competence and ethical conduct,<04:01:44.239><c
• The Trump cancer research.
• </c> gaps in pediatric drug research. Mr. gaps in pediatric drug research. Mr.
• </c> importance of funding cancer re research importance of funding cancer re research to<04:18:36.880
• </c><04:30:40.560><c> those</c> researching the cures for those researching the cures for those diseases

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c><00:32:57.840><c> SE</c> advocacy rooted in rigorous research SE advocacy rooted in rigorous research
• </c><00:33:48.000><c> validated</c> about the use of research validated about the use of research validated
• </c><00:34:59.119><c> on</c> revieww in which some of the research on revieww in which some of the research
• </c><04:15:49.600><c> more</c> courts and I want to um research more courts and I want to um research
• </c> resolution um so I'll do that research resolution um so I'll do that research and<04:15:58.319><

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 129, which would redefine “evidence-based” in public education to require objective, science-based evidence for pedagogical methods. The prime sponsor said the bill is a verbatim reintroduction from the prior session and argued that current federal definitions are too vague, allowing subjective surveys and other weak evidence to justify teaching methods. He said the bill is limited to pedagogy, not subject matter, and is intended to improve student outcomes, reduce fad-driven practices, and potentially save money by limiting unnecessary retraining and new materials. Members asked repeatedly about the bill’s scope, including whether it would affect classroom teachers, curriculum content, and existing instructional approaches such as phonics versus whole language or queuing. The sponsor said the bill applies to state and local education bodies and educator training policies, not individual teachers in their classrooms, and that teachers would retain flexibility. He also said standardized testing could be part of a scientific study but is not itself a study, and that textbook providers could be asked to furnish the studies supporting instructional guidance included in their materials. Several members raised concerns about the fiscal note and possible cost shifts to local districts and taxpayers. The sponsor disputed the idea that the bill would necessarily create major new costs or require additional staff, saying any costs would likely be limited and that the department is already applying federal evidence-based rules. He also said if some current methods are not science-based, updating them would be justified even if there were some initial expense. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• A complaint against Attorney General Kaul alleging the use of SAGs violates Wisconsin ethics laws has
• A timeline for resolution of formal ethics complaints and the state senate follow-up with the Department
• can just have any activist group do some sort of an arrangement whereby the DOJ will circumvent the ethics
• Attorney General Kaul facilitated the benefit to somebody by clever maneuvering of contracts and ethics
• I think there's two components to this committee that... ...ethics rules.

Keywords: 970, all

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• . >> Commission is going to consider the ethics charge. discussion? discussion?
• We had a lot of complaints, some of which weren't a violation of the ethics law.
• We had a lot of complaints, some of which weren't a violation of the ethics law.
• We had a lot of complaints, some of which weren't a violation of the ethics law.
• We had a lot of complaints, some of which weren't a violation of the ethics law.

Keywords: The meeting will take start back after coming out of Executive Session, 958, all

Summary: The commission reconvened in open session and announced it had reached a settlement that would avoid a full adjudicatory hearing. Counsel for Representative Gber waived the hearing and agreed to the settlement, and enforcement counsel recommended acceptance. The commission then voted unanimously to accept the agreed settlement. The matter proceeded to an ethics charge involving a proposed finding of probable cause, an agreed order, and a public reprimand. Representative Gber was sworn in and confirmed that he had seen and agreed to the proposed order, waived the adjudicatory hearing, agreed to the findings of violations and penalties in the agreed order, and waived his right to appeal. The commission accepted the agreement and stated that the matter before it was concluded. After the settlement, the chair noted that pending motions related to the case were dismissed and thanked the witnesses for attending, even though they did not have to testify. The chair and Representative Gber each made brief remarks about the long and difficult process, the complexity of the case, and the hope that it would serve as a learning experience. The commission said signed copies of the agreed order and public reprimand would be available, and then moved to adjourn.

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• our committee researcher is tracking a<01:38:29.360><c> lot</c><01:38:29.440><c> of</c><01:38:29.520
• That actually violates our judicial ethics to do that.
• </c><02:05:05.599><c> It</c> do any type of independent research.
• It do any type of independent research.
• So we have to rely on ethics to do that.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Children and Family Law Committee met on April 15, 2025, and opened a hearing on Senate Bill 269, which would remove references to “bride and groom” and replace them with “applicants” in the Vital Records Act. The bill was described by the sponsor’s designee as a housekeeping update requested by the Secretary of State to modernize and standardize the language in light of same-sex marriage and to make the statute gender-neutral. Members asked whether the change would affect the substance of marriage law, marriage ceremonies, age and residence requirements, or open the door to polygamy; the response was that it would not change the law, would still apply to two adults, and would not supersede New Hampshire’s ban on polygamy. Some members noted the bill had passed the Senate unanimously and 18-0, while others questioned whether the change was necessary given existing forms and statutes, and whether it could create confusion with other laws such as alimony or divorce paperwork. The discussion became lengthy and somewhat informal, with members debating whether the terminology update was merely clerical or whether it should be postponed for more information from the Secretary of State’s office. Several members expressed frustration that no representative from that office was present. One member, speaking as a family law attorney, argued the bill was redundant because similar information already appears on vital statistics forms and could potentially create unintended issues; others countered that the Legislature should keep statutes consistent with current law and modern terminology. The committee also briefly discussed how marriage certificates and licenses are labeled and how same-sex couples are designated under current law. After a Republican caucus break, the chair called for a nonbinding thumb vote on whether to postpone the bill. The committee voted to come back to the bill later, and the hearing on SB 269 was closed and postponed to a later executive session date. The chair then shifted to other committee business, including preparations for a later discussion with Chief Administrative Justice Ellen Kristo and a family court subcommittee exercise, but no further action was taken on SB 269 during this segment.

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• We are hearing a bill today in Rules and Ethics Committee - HB 6061.
• The disclosure forms are now filed with the Commission of Ethics, but the gift statute was never updated
• bill removes the outdated language so it is clear that all Form 10 filings go to the Commission of Ethics
• Proponent Bill Carry Stillman from the Commission on Ethics. Thank you for being here.

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• The bill implements the Commission on Ethics' recommendations for clearly mandating that reporting individuals
• Form 10 is the number of the form the Ethics Commission uses, rather than electronically, also Form 1
• Form 10 is the number of the form the Ethics Commission uses, rather than electronically, also Form 1
• Carrie Stillman, the executive director of the Ethics Commission, is here. Ms.

Summary: The Elections Committee met with a quorum present and took up Senate Bill 964, sponsored by Senator Wright on behalf of Senator Linda Stewart. The bill revises reporting requirements for certain gifts and honoraria by clarifying that Ethics Commission forms, including Form 10 and related financial disclosure forms, are to be filed on paper with the Commission rather than electronically attached to the financial disclosure filing. Senator Wright explained the bill was intended to align the statute with current filing practice, and Ethics Commission Executive Director Carrie Stillman testified in support, saying the change would clarify filing location and allow the Commission to update its rules accordingly. After no debate, the committee voted on SB 964 and reported it favorably. The committee then moved to confirmation hearings for appointments listed in Tabs 2 through 15. Because no senator requested separate consideration of any nominee, the committee took one combined vote to approve all of the appointees. The combined confirmation vote passed unanimously among members present, and the nominees were reported favorably to the Senate. With no further business, the committee adjourned.

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• First up, we have the Hawaii<00:16:27.440><c> State</c><00:16:27.680><c> Ethics</c><00:16:28.000><c>
• </c><00:16:28.480><c> Director</c> Hawaii State Ethics Commission.
• Director Hawaii State Ethics Commission.
• representative</c><00:16:37.519><c> Uh</c><00:16:37.759><c> the</c><00:16:37.920><c> OC</c><00:16:38.399><c> ethics
• </c> and representative Uh the OC ethics and representative Uh the OC ethics commission<00:16:38.880>

Bills: HB1805, HB2110, HB2180, HB2184, HB2219, HB2469

Keywords: child welfare, advocacy, oversight, independent office, foster care, child advocate, child safety, nepotism, ethics, government transparency, accountability, legislative standards, electronic voting, legislative transparency, Hawaii House, voting system, appropriation, lawmaker safety, political violence, confidentiality

Summary: The House Committee on Legislative Management heard testimony on several measures. HB 1805, relating to child welfare, drew support from the University of Hawaii and concerns from the Attorney General about the bill’s definition of state agency and possible separation-of-powers and supremacy clause issues. During decision-making, the committee opted to move the child advocate function to the Attorney General’s office, accepted the Attorney General’s suggested scope and jurisdiction amendments, set the salary at 90% of the Department of Health deputy director’s salary, and passed the bill with amendments. HB 2110, relating to nepotism, received support from the Hawaii State Ethics Commission, which said the bill would apply the rule consistently and noted the existing good-cause exception process. The committee later deferred the bill, saying existing House rules on nepotism were already strict and that the proposal would be duplicative in statute. HB 2180, relating to voting boards, had no oral testimony in the room during the hearing, but the committee later amended it into a blank appropriations vehicle for the House of Representatives and passed it with amendments. HB 2184, relating to lawmaker safety, drew concerns from the Campaign Spending Commission that the bill would require redaction of address information and could create implementation issues, and the Attorney General noted missing language regarding appointed officials and an internal cross-reference issue. The committee adopted amendments to address those concerns and passed the bill with amendments. HB 2219, relating to disclosure of privileged communications to the Ombudsman, was clarified by the Ombudsman’s office as not requiring disclosure of privileged material, only preserving privilege if such material is voluntarily provided; the bill passed with amendments. HB 2469, relating to a regular session review working group, received testimony from the State Procurement Office, the Legislative Reference Bureau, and others in support and opposition, and the committee passed it with amendments after changing references and funding language.

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• His work ethic in the state Senate is still legendary.
• His work ethic in the state Senate is still legendary.
• His work ethic in the state Senate is still legendary.
• <00:14:54.120><c> Festival</c><00:14:55.120><c> his</c><00:14:55.320><c> work</c><00:14:55.680><c> ethic
• </c><00:14:56.000><c> in</c> Shakespeare Festival his work ethic in Shakespeare Festival his work ethic

Keywords: 1183, house

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• According to my research, it does not. It does not prevent transmission.
• But in my research, the recommendation is back in place right now.
• And so when people are questioning the research, I find that interesting.
• There's been no new research that really promoted the reason to change the CDC guidelines.
• , for exercising academic freedom in teaching, research, and publication, and for exercising protected

Summary: The committee first heard HB 1079 by Rep. Boudreaux, which would allow charter schools to give enrollment preference to children who attended a licensed early learning center operated by the charter school or under an articulation agreement. An amendment expanded the preference to include children of active-duty military members, foster children, and children in court-ordered custody situations, and a second amendment clarified that the preference is permissive. Supporters said the bill would improve continuity from preschool to kindergarten and encourage more early learning centers. The committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 1079 as amended. The committee then took up HB 737 by Vice Chair Amedee, which would remove the state requirement that students show proof of meningococcal vaccination for school or post-secondary entry. The author argued the bill aligns state law with updated CDC guidance and preserves parental choice and physician consultation, while opponents, including pediatricians, public health advocates, and meningitis survivors, warned that removing the requirement would lower vaccination rates and increase the risk of severe illness or death. After extensive testimony and questions, the committee voted 4-8 against the motion to report the bill, so HB 737 failed. Next, the committee considered HB 628 by Rep. Landry, as substituted, to allow school boards and the Department of Education to work with licensed early learning centers to operate micro centers at schools, including dual licensing at one location. Supporters said it would expand access for three-year-olds, improve school readiness, and help families and the workforce. The substitute was adopted, and the bill was reported by substitute without objection. Finally, the committee heard HB 1008 by Rep. Owen, which would prohibit public post-secondary institutions from retaliating against faculty for disclosing certain violations or exercising academic freedom and free speech. The author and a professor witness said the bill would protect open inquiry and reduce self-censorship in higher education. The committee adopted two amendments to clarify academic freedom and tighten remedies; the transcript cuts off before any final vote on the bill.

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• According to my research, it does not. It does not prevent transmission.
• But in my research, the recommendation is back in place right now.
• And so when people are questioning the research, I find that interesting.
• There's been no new research that really promoted the reason to change the CDC guidelines.
• And so, research that really promoted the reason to change the CDC guidelines.

Bills: HCR47, HB628, HB737, HB1008, HB1062, HB1079, HB1112

Keywords: mandatory reporter, child abuse training, online training, Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Education, educator requirements, early childhood education, microcenter, school board, cooperative endeavor, economic disadvantage, vaccination, meningococcal disease, school entry, immunization requirements, public health, academic freedom, free speech, retaliation, faculty rights

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• Of course, our researchers on the GOP side: Isaac Pilon and Kyle Schwab, thank you very much.
• As I've explained it and researched it, it is a bumper sticker.
• s department of health, Emma Erdahl from the DFL side, researcher Eric Anderson.
• I want to thank our researchers Luke LeBrun and Amali Peterson, nonpartisan researchers Justin Cope and
• Now, where this goes, I have no idea with him, but I did some research.

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• And essentially what the ethics advisors advised... ...if you have it, that sort of thing.
• And essentially what the ethics advisors advised was, you may post information posted by another governmental
• That's what the ethics advisors have advised. Yes. Jamie has his hand up.
• But unless things have changed since I left, and there's been new discussion in ethics about what you
• argument in that if indeed things have relaxed a bit based on some new legislation, allowing for the ethics

Summary: The board opened its public meeting with a quorum, approved the prior minutes by motion and voice vote, and noted there were no employment disclosure forms. The main substantive item was an advisory opinion request from the chief clerk about whether legislators may include information about other governmental agencies or events in constituent newsletters, especially when the same material can be posted on official legislative websites or social media under a statutory safe harbor. Board members discussed the scope of the statute and whether the safe harbor for official websites and social media should be read to extend to printed newsletters. Some members argued the newsletter context is different because it is distributed directly to constituents and has limited space, while others said the same principle should apply and that the statute is not an exclusive list of permissible content. The discussion also touched on examples such as public health notices, bike safety events, and other government-published information, with concern expressed that a broader reading could allow too much unrelated content. No final advisory opinion was adopted during the meeting. Instead, the board directed staff to rewrite the draft opinion to reflect the discussion and bring it back later. The meeting then moved toward public testimony, but no testimony was taken before the public portion was adjourned and the board proceeded into executive session.

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• So, it includes a conflict of interest, code of ethics, safeguards around making sure this office is
• c> safeguards</c><00:05:18.240><c> around</c><00:05:18.800><c> uh</c><00:05:19.199><c> making</c> ethics
• , um safeguards around uh making ethics, um safeguards around uh making sure<00:05:19.600><c> this</c
• In order for him to make that request, he has to step aside from the chair of the ethics committee.
• conduct on the sheet dated April ethical conduct on the sheet dated April 7th,<00:52:41.200><c> 2025

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• The Federal Trade Commission researched 184 connected products and discovered that only 21 disclosed
• And the Federal Trade Commission researched 184 connected products to discover And the Federal Trade
• Commission researched 184 connected products to discover that only 21 disclosed the devices software
• Research also proves that when family members... ...1.7% for certain conditions.
• Clients have a legal right to an independent medical evaluation, and peer-reviewed research confirms

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 16, which would require county behavioral health directors to create clear pathways for clinicians to be authorized to initiate 5150 involuntary holds. The author and supporters argued the bill would reduce reliance on law enforcement and create more consistent crisis response standards statewide, while county behavioral health directors opposed it as an unfunded mandate that could increase law enforcement involvement and create implementation burdens. Members raised questions about county costs and funding, but the author emphasized the bill’s role in building a more clinical response system. SB 561 would require public guardians to acknowledge conservatorship referrals, make determinations within a reasonable time, and provide status updates on request. Supporters said the bill would reduce delays that leave vulnerable adults in limbo, while the opposition from public guardian representatives was removed after amendments. SB 381 drew extensive public testimony in support; it would allow California-born adoptees, and descendants of deceased adoptees, access to original birth certificates, with a nonbinding contact preference form for birth parents. Supporters framed the bill as a matter of dignity, identity, and health, and there was no formal opposition on the record. The committee also discussed SB 880, which would give tenants and prospective owner-occupants notice and a first opportunity to make an offer when institutional investors sell certain homes. Supporters said it would expand homeownership opportunities and preserve neighborhood stability, while opponents warned about conflicts with federal law, bundled-sale restrictions, and impacts on build-to-rent and affordable housing projects. Members and the author discussed possible amendments to address those concerns. SB 1238 would impose a duty of care and additional transparency requirements on HOA managers and boards; supporters said it would protect homeowners from mismanagement, while the main opposition argued the duty should remain contractual and could increase litigation. Finally, SB 423 would require disclosure of emergency-service records related to private detention facilities, and SB 28 would make changes to the CARE Court process, including a statewide ombudsperson and expanded oversight; both drew support and opposition, with concerns focused on transparency, privacy, implementation, and the balance between treatment and coercion. SB 574, discussed at the end, would require disclosure and human oversight for AI use in courts and legal practice and create a complaint process for ADR providers, with the State Bar noting requested amendments related to complaint handling and confidentiality.

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• And that speaks volumes from the standpoint of being able to get research dollars for agriculture, for
• And by your vote, Senators, we will move this group of conferees forward to Ethics and Elections.
• The center will conduct research into all lines of insurance.
• Senator, is this the first of its kind, this research center? Madam Chair, you are recognized.
• So there's a very robust research arm that we're trying to stand up. Further questions? Thank you.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education first took up a block of confirmation hearings for trustees and board members at several public universities and state colleges. Appointees from Florida A&M University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Pasco-Hernando State College, South Florida State College, Valencia College, Florida Atlantic University, and the University of Florida described their backgrounds and emphasized themes such as governance, student success, workforce alignment, fiscal stewardship, research growth, and institutional reputation. Members asked a few questions, but most nominees received no substantive opposition. The committee then voted unanimously to recommend confirmation of the group of appointees on tabs 3 through 18 and forwarded them to Ethics and Elections. The committee next heard Senate Bill 114 by Senator Trumbull, which would create the Florida Center of Excellence in Insurance and Risk Management at Florida State University, move the public hurricane loss projection model from FIU to FSU, and provide funding for the effort. Trumbull said the bill is intended to strengthen the state’s insurance research capacity and broaden study of insurance lines beyond wind risk. Senators asked about the impact on FIU and the distinction between the new center and existing FIU work; Trumbull said FIU’s Wall of Wind would remain and that the state-owned model would simply be contracted to FSU instead of FIU. The committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1624 by Senator Calatayud, a wide-ranging higher education bill addressing tuition, workforce programs, institutional operations, and naming changes. Amendments were adopted to create state college regional consortium service organizations for rural colleges, remove a proposed out-of-state fee change for nonresident online students, extend university master plan update cycles from five to 10 years, and rename Hillsborough Community College as Hillsborough College. The bill also changed several references from specific minority categories to “underrepresented,” revised aid and waiver provisions, adjusted adult education and career program rules, and made other technical changes. Senators Smith and Davis questioned the shift away from enumerated categories, arguing it could obscure disparities affecting groups such as Black students, women in STEM, and students with disabilities; Calatayud said the intent was to focus on socioeconomic access and flexibility for institutions. After debate, the committee voted 6-2 to report the bill favorably, with Senators Davis and Smith voting no, and then adjourned.

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• So in a lot of ways, this bill is supporting ethically run recovery homeowners.
• So in a lot of ways, this bill is supporting ethically run recovery homeowners.
• </c><04:26:15.560><c> run</c> supporting I I promise you ethically run supporting I I promise you ethically
• All of the sober home owners and managers that I know are responsible, ethical, and caring.
• ethically ethically um<05:16:48.280><c> I</c><05:16:48.440><c> also</c><05:16:48.680><c> see</c><05:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• other bills requiring registered lobbyists to complete sexual harassment prevention training and ethics
• That I'm approaching women's issues with data, evidence-based research, and most importantly, input from

Bills: SB 10, SB 8, SB 15, SB 12, SB 6, SB 13, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB10, SB8, SB15, SB12, SB6, SB13, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, election laws, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, criminal prosecution, jurisdiction, hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids