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• IS THERE OBJECTION TO CONSIDERING THE LATE FILED AMENDMENT?
• IS THERE AN OBJECTION TO CONSIDERING A LATE FILED AMENDMENT?
• THERE'S ONE MORE, ANOTHER LATE FILED APPEARANCE. LYNN YANG WAIVES AGAINST.
• THERE IS A LATE FILED SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT PART 1136722, IS THEIR OBJECTION TO CONSIDERING THE LATE FILED
• IS THEIR OBJECTION TO CONSIDERING THE LATE FILED AMENDMENT, SHOWING NO OBJECTION THE LATE FILED AMENDMENT

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The next bill on the calendar for today is Senate File 4171. The clerk will report the bill.
• Dotson moves to amend Senate File 4171, the first engrossment. The amendment is coded A2.
• Members, I rise to speak to the A2 amendment, Senate File 4171.
• <00:01:51.800> The amendment, Senate file 4171. The amendment, Senate file 4171.
• Hussain moves to amend Senate file Hussain moves to amend Senate file number<00:04:14.640> 4171

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 4171, a housing bill addressing sub-metered utility services and final billing for vacant tenants. Representative Igo explained that the bill allows shared-metered residential buildings to bill the last billing period before a tenant vacates based on estimates, requires landlords to offer digital rent payment with alternative payment methods for tenants who cannot use or afford digital options, and bars extra fees beyond administrative and late fees. Members described the measure as a cleanup bill developed with multiple landlord-tenant stakeholders. Two amendments were adopted. Amendment A2 expanded expedited eviction language to cover threats or harm directed not only at other residents but also at landlords, employees, contractors, and others present at the property, while keeping safeguards such as sworn affidavits, judicial review, service timelines, and penalties for misuse. Amendment A1 protected minor children from appearing in eviction cases and from having eviction records attached to them later, with penalties for noncompliance. Supporters said both amendments were friendly, part of the broader agreement on the landlord-tenant package, and intended to improve safety and protect children. After third reading and brief closing remarks from Representatives Howard and Igo, who thanked committee members, advocates, and stakeholders for bipartisan work, the House took a roll call vote. The bill passed as amended by a vote of 134 yeas and 0 nays, and its title was agreed to.

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• Representative Steer, we have in front of us House File 3241.
• House File 3241 is a traffic safety bill.
• House File 3241 updates the language to read display of electronic content.
• Um, it House File 3241, page 2, line 11.
• <00:15:23.279> 3241 motion. uh House File 3241 motion. uh House File 3241 as<00:15:26.399>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Under our current file-and-use system, which began in 2003, insurers submit rate filings to the TDI and
• Under our current file and use system, which began in 2003, insurers submit rate filings to the TDI and
• , over 2,300 rate filings and not a single one of those was disapproved.
• Uh, but also when you look at the under the current filing use system that we have in place.
• over and over again or 4.9% filings over and over again within a calendar year.

Summary: The committee first took up several bills and voted them out favorably without amendment: SB 2857, relating to prescription drug purchasing proof for certain health benefit plan issuers and employers; SB 1307, relating to the biennial health coverage reference guide; and SB 527, relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia for certain pediatric dental services. Each of those motions passed on a 7-0 roll call. The main discussion centered on SB 1643, which would require prior approval from the Texas Department of Insurance for property and casualty rate changes above 10% from a previously filed rate. The chair framed it as a response to rate volatility and rising homeowners and auto premiums, while several members questioned whether it would slow a market that is already stabilizing and could encourage insurers to file repeated increases just under the threshold. Witnesses from consumer groups supported tighter oversight and argued for a lower threshold, while insurance industry representatives opposed the bill, saying Texas’s file-and-use system and competitive market work better and that the proposal could increase costs or create uncertainty. After testimony, SB 1643 was left pending. The committee then heard SB 1642, which would replace the single Texas Department of Insurance commissioner with a three-commissioner structure and an executive director. Supporters said it could improve accountability and transparency, while opponents argued the current single-commissioner model is more efficient and avoids confusion and added cost. Witnesses also raised concerns about open meetings issues, administrative expense, and the lack of a clear model from other states. SB 1642 was also left pending. Finally, the committee heard SB 2530, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association omnibus bill. The bill would make a number of changes to TWIA’s governance and finances, including exempting TWIA from certain taxes, moving its headquarters to a coastal county, changing board composition and voting rules, and lowering the probable maximum loss standard from 1-in-100 to 1-in-50. Supporters said the bill would strengthen TWIA’s reserve funding and improve local relevance, while opponents warned it could increase assessments, reduce reinsurance protection, and create operational risks by relocating the headquarters to the coast. The bill was left pending, and the committee then adjourned.

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• We need a motion to approve the report as filed, the January and February reports.
• the the January and report as filed the the January and February<00:03:19.360> reports<00:03:
• on some of these people that don't file on some of these people that don't file timely<00:05:20.600
• And it may help us with late filers or anybody that might be filing their forms incorrectly.
• And it may help us with late filers or anybody that might be filing their forms incorrectly.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on March 17, 2025, approved the January 14 minutes, and received staff reports on budget, compliance, and training. Staff reported the January and February budget reports were within spending parameters and were approved. On reporting compliance, staff said about 15 forms were late in January, generating $750 in fines from late employers and lobbyists, but that all reports ultimately came in and the commission ended the month in full compliance. Staff also noted that all annual financial disclosure statements were filed except one, from former Representative Jacob Justice, who has been sent repeated notices and a certified letter regarding a $100 fine. The commission discussed a potential ethics-related bill for the session. Staff said freshman Representative Kim Holloway of Graves County and part of McCracken County agreed to sponsor the bill, but there was little expectation it could advance this late in the session. Holloway met with staff on March 4 and expressed interest in continuing discussions over the interim so the proposal could be ready for next session. Staff also said the commission is nearly fully compliant with certification requirements for legislators who missed or were late to the January 8 current issues seminar. Training efforts were also reviewed. Staff proposed starting a monthly Zoom training for lobbyists, employers, and others who work with them, beginning on a trial basis after session ends. The first session is planned for April 22 at 2 p.m., with notice to be sent through the newsletter and a special email. Staff said the goal is to help with filing questions, reduce late filings, and improve accuracy. The commission then voted to enter executive session under the cited Kentucky Open Meetings Act provisions to discuss confidential complaints and informal opinions.

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• Is there any discussion on Senate File 3794? Is there any discussion on Senate File 3794?
• Senate File 4541 as amended is laid over. Senator Dibble, you're up next with Senate File 4540.
• Senate File 4502. Senate File 4502.
• speak in support of Senate File 4444. speak in support of Senate File 4444.
• Senate File 4515. Senate File 4515.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Members, are there any questions on<00:02:51.519> House<00:02:51.760> File on House File
• on House File 1049?
• With that, House File opposed say no.
• bill on the agenda today is House File bill on the agenda today is House File um, um, um, 745.<00
• With that, we have Representative Ree with House File 2210. House File 2210.

Bills: HF1048, HF1049, HF745, HF2210

Keywords: charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims

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• With that, we are going to take up Senate File 24.
• Senate File 24. Senate File 24.
• what is your pleasure on Senate File what is your pleasure on Senate File 0024, 0024, 0024, >
• We will start to see some more Senate files.
• Thank you. files. Uh obviously on Tuesday I also files.

Bills: SF0024

Keywords: lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all

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• This legal process would require the property owner to file through the courts a motion, which can take
• I filed this bill on behalf of the business section of the Florida Bar.
• There's many instances in civil jurisprudence, filing a restraining order, filing a Marchman Act, where
• And that's why I filed this amendment. I hope to get your support for it. Okay, Rep.
• So, HB. 901, it clarifies that in order to, for a parent to file an administrative complaint against

Summary: The Judiciary Committee took up a long agenda of 20 bills, beginning with CS/HB 1173 on the Florida Trust Code, which clarified that the Florida Attorney General is the only public official with standing to enforce charitable trusts administered in Florida; it was amended and reported favorably. The committee also unanimously or near-unanimously approved several claims and relief bills, including HB 6507 for Marcus Button, HB 6523 for Darlene Engerville and J.R., HB 6525 for Eric and Jennifer Miles, HB 6529 for J.N., and HB 6519 for the estate of Beniel Hambier, all involving settlements or compensation for injuries or wrongful death. Other measures reported favorably included CS/HB 213 on commercial squatters, CS/HB 1447 on trespass at large-scale ticketed events, CS/HB 515 updating the Uniform Commercial Code for virtual currency and related technologies, CS/HB 1007 on gift card fraud, CS/HB 1049 on protection of court officials, CS/HB 1219 on non-compete and garden leave agreements, CS/HB 399 on stolen valor in the ethics code, CS/HB 57 on xylazine regulation, HB 901 on court-appointed psychologists, and CS/HB 265 on enforcing terrorism-related judgments against frozen assets. Most of these bills had support from industry, law enforcement, or affected parties and passed with little or no opposition. The most contested measure was CS/HB 1517, which would expand Florida’s wrongful death statute to include parents of unborn children as survivors. Supporters argued it would allow families to recover damages when negligence causes the loss of a pregnancy, while opponents—including the ACLU of Florida, Planned Parenthood affiliates, reproductive rights advocates, and some committee members—warned it could be used to advance fetal personhood, chill medical care, and empower abusive partners or others to sue over abortion-related conduct. The sponsor said the bill remained within the wrongful death framework and included protections for mothers and lawful medical providers, but the committee still reported it favorably on a 14-6 vote. CS/HB 903, a corrections bill addressing inmate litigation, sentencing, execution methods, tracking devices, health services, and offender review appointments, also drew debate over a proposed tolling amendment and due process concerns; the amendment failed and the bill passed 16-5. CS/HB 57 on xylazine likewise saw debate over whether penalties should target users or traffickers, but the committee rejected a narrowing amendment and passed the bill 20-1. Several bills were amended in committee, often with technical or clarifying changes, including CS/HB 1219, HB 1351 on sexual offender and predator registration, and HB 901. Public testimony was generally supportive on the non-controversial bills, especially from law enforcement, business groups, and affected claimants. At the end of the meeting, Rep. Gottlieb offered a personal correction, acknowledging he had wrongly criticized FOP in a prior meeting after learning the organization had, in fact, contacted him. The committee then adjourned after completing the full agenda.

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• ,<00:42:37.359> the<00:42:37.599> A18 from Senate File 42:22, the A18 from Senate File
• And that language came from Senate File And that language came from Senate File 4672<00:43:41.680
• <01:04:13.039> 4604 in from Senate file 4604 in from Senate file 4604 um<01:04:15.440>
• <01:37:34.639> 3379 file 3379 file 3379 move<01:37:37.440> to<01:37:37.600> the<
• <01:40:12.239> 3379 House File 3379 House File 3379 as<01:40:14.000> amended<01:40:

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• now proceed to testimony on House File now proceed to testimony on House File 3462. 3462.
• I'm here today to testify against House File 4362. Mr. Goch testified against House File 4362.
• c> firearm House File 4362 expands firearm House File 4362 expands firearm restrictions<00:14:32.880
• c> firearm House file 4362 expands firearm House file 4362 expands firearm restrictions<00:16:28.079
• <00:53:15.119> the saying that students are filing the saying that students are filing the

Bills: HF4362, HF4252, HF4440

Keywords: firearms, guns, gun rights, gun control, campus safety, public college, university, postsecondary institution, higher education, visitor carry, concealed carry, open carry, campus policy, Minnesota Statutes 624.714, petty misdemeanor, parking lot carry, firearm possession, public safety, college campus, student carry

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• if anyone has already filed a divorce or parenting case so that we don't duplicate filings.
• ,<01:43:57.679> um So when a petition is filed, um So when a petition is filed, um staff<01
• And second, to duplicate filings.
• <01:44:47.719> jacket make notations um on the file jacket make notations um on the file jacket
• Because when the DV case is filed, if it's filed in the same court, they're going to search for any other

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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• Krun, Senate File 730. Krun, Senate File 730.
• File 730. File 730.
• up is Senate File 2689. up is Senate File 2689.
• Uh members, we are on Senate File 4248. Uh members, we are on Senate File 4248.
• So, Senate File 4248 is lay it over. So, Senate File 4248 is laid<02:59:33.279> over.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's Senate File 4719. It's Senate File 4719. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• <00:26:44.880> 2689 proceedings on Senate File 2689 proceedings on Senate File 2689 and<00
• Next we're going to hear Senate File Next we're going to hear Senate File 4474 4474 4474 Senator
• all other proceedings on Senate file all other proceedings on Senate file 4474 4474 4474 and<00:
• Last, but not least, Senator Gustafson on Senate File 4745. proceedings on Senate file 4511 and that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• : House File 2442, an act relating to energy.
• The clerk will report the File 3446.
• Senate file number bill.
• <00:05:26.080> 3023, issue in front of us, House File 3023, issue in front of us, House File
• declaration of urgency for House File declaration of urgency for House File 3023.<00:09:38.399><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• children under the age of 12 but filing children under the age of 12 but filing a<00:36:30.319><
• <00:37:03.480> a there is a difference between filing a there is a difference between filing
• Adjudication is separate from filing the petition.
• Filing a petition for a law violation is like charging a juvenile.
• Filing a petition for a law violation is like charging a juvenile.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several measures, beginning with Senate Bill 869 on community outreach boards. The Office of Information Practices said the bill was now clear and raised no concerns after clarification that it applies to Hawaii County community development action plan committees under the Sunshine Law. Written support was received from several individuals, and one testifier initially opposed the bill but withdrew opposition after hearing OIP’s explanation. No vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee then heard Senate Bill 405 on neighborhood board meetings, which would let boards receive and discuss reports from government officials that were not on a noticed agenda, with final action deferred to a later noticed meeting. OIP said the bill was a policy choice but warned it would give boards more flexibility at the cost of less public notice. Support came from the Wke neighborhood board and Jacob Weinek, while Natalie Iwasa and Greg Mian opposed it, arguing it could lead to unclear agenda items and deeper discussion without adequate public notice. No vote was taken. The committee also heard Senate Bill 903 on a claims review working group in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands asking for the measure to be deferred because it believed a complete inventory and audit of the public lands trust should come first. Members asked about the status of related House Bill 1358. The committee then heard tax measures: Senate Bill 1469, which would suspend the collection statute of limitations while tax assessments are on appeal, and Senate Bill 1467, which would clarify that county tax appeals do not need to be served on the Director of Taxation. The Tax Department supported both bills, and the Tax Foundation’s witness generally agreed but suggested a possible amendment to SB 1469 regarding insurance premium tax language. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 544 on sentencing of minor defendants, which would require courts to consider youth-related factors and allow departures from mandatory minimums; OHA, the Public Defender, Human Rights for Kids, and others supported it, citing trauma, diminished culpability, and national trends, and no opposition was noted in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 691 on family courts, which would set a minimum age of 12 for adjudication of law violations. The Public Defender and Human Rights for Kids supported the bill, saying very young children should not be treated as law violators and can still receive services through other family court mechanisms. The Attorney General’s office and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office opposed the measure, arguing it could limit court jurisdiction and services for younger children and might have unintended consequences, including recruitment of children into criminal activity. Members asked whether amendments could preserve the bill’s intent while addressing those concerns; no final action is shown in the excerpt.

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• <01:29:22.520> 2596 in strong support of Senate file 2596 in strong support of Senate file
• <01:46:51.440> 2741 file 2741 file 2741 this<01:46:53.320> bill<01:46:53.560> would<
• chair before you Senate file chair before you Senate file 2755<01:51:04.639> which<01:51:
• about some Provisions in Senate file about some Provisions in Senate file 2651<02:09:17.760>
• no the motion prevails and Senate file no the motion prevails and Senate file 2750<02:14:46.520>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We are proposing calendaring three bills for the calendar for Tuesday, May 12th, 2026: House File 1597
• , Norris; House File 4017, Johnson W.; and House File 4138, Scott.
• <00:03:18.959> requirement<00:03:19.640> for<00:03:19.920> amendments pre-filing
• requirement for amendments pre-filing requirement for amendments offered<00:03:21.000> to<00:
• Please note that a pre-filing Please note that a pre-filing requirement<00:03:47.160> for

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:20:43.880> 3685 had uh House File 3685 had uh House File 3685 on<00:20:45.760> the<
• Now we have House File 4065. So, the next bill is House File 4065.
• Now we have House File 4216, Representative Sencer-Mura would move House File 4216 be re-referred to
• File 4216. File 4216.
• <01:52:01.160> Minnesota's House File 3988 expanding Minnesota's House File 3988 expanding

Bills: HF4062, HF4063, HF4065, HF3926, HF4216, HF3176, HF3728, HF3988, HF3865

Keywords: vehicle registration, title transfer, rental vehicles, state regulations, motor vehicle laws, school buses, USDOT number, first aid kits, transportation safety, vehicle regulations, transit safety, assault penalties, public transportation, criminal justice, transit workers, transportation, railroad, safety, economic development, public roads

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• House File House File 2685. 2685. 2685.
• suspension of rules for House File 2685. suspension of rules for House File 2685.
• of rules for House File 2685.
• And we need to take up off the table House File 12 and House File 1233 and pass those two.
• <02:14:49.720> 1233<02:14:51.040> and House File 12 and House File 1233 and House File

Keywords: 1183, house