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• report to you today um I have four report to you today um I have four projects<00:04:09.200>
• 28.639> four<00:15:29.040> air of the influ lines along with four air of the influ lines
• Again, I have four new Mone issuances for local schools seeking approval.
• The four SFCC debt issues were approved. Thank you, Ms. Catch. Thank you all very much.
• <00:26:53.039> sfcc yes so eyes have it uh the four sfcc yes so eyes have it uh the four sfcc

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the January minutes and then received several informational reports on school district tax levies, revenue bonds, lease advertisements, and previously rejected lease transactions. Members were told that one rejected lease for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Hardin County would be canceled and rebid, while a Perry County lease modification for the Energy and Environment Cabinet would proceed. The Kentucky Communications Network Authority also submitted its quarterly capital projects report, and Eastern Kentucky University reported revisions to asset preservation projects. Janice Thomas, Deputy State Budget Director, presented four capital project action items. These included a Kentucky State University Betty White Building renovation funded by USDA grant money, a Department of Education state schools dormitory and cottage renovation appropriation increase because bids exceeded estimates, a restricted-funds scope increase for the Elizabethtown CTC science building expansion, and a pool project report for the Department of Corrections’ KCIW kitchen drain line repair and replacement. Representative Petrie asked about how often the statutory authority for midstream project increases is used and whether bids are typically competitive; Thomas said the increases are used often when bids come in above estimates and that bids are generally competitive, though construction costs have been difficult to gauge. The committee unanimously approved the first three action items, and the KCIW project was reported with no action required. H. Sandy Williams of the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority then presented six loans and one emergency grant. The items included loans for Frankfort’s East Frankfort Interceptor wet weather facility project, Sturgis wastewater improvements, Scottsville inflow and infiltration work, Morganfield wastewater treatment plant planning and design, Western Pulaski County Water District transmission improvements, and Springfield water system planning and replacement work, plus an emergency Kentucky Waters grant for Eddyville following a sewer treatment plant failure and local emergency declarations. After no questions, the committee unanimously approved the seven KIA transactions. Chelsea Couch then presented a Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit issuance for $38.4 million to finance a multifamily rental project in Jefferson County; members asked how the committee participates and were told it was a conduit issuance rather than state debt. The committee approved that item. Finally, the committee heard an informational Turnpike Authority refunding issuance of about $53 million for present value savings, then approved four SFCC debt issues for Henderson, Pulaski, Scott, and Trimble counties to finance school renovations and construction. The meeting ended with notice of the next meeting date and location.

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• Page four, line 22. So that's the section that creates the dispute docket.
• Line 20. Yes. Um, it it addresses right. Line 20. Yes.
• So we're just approving the budget as presented with line one, which is this first line on page four,
• The budget as presented with line one, which is this first line on page four, which is to reclassify
• <05:49:47.200> on line one which with this first line on line one which with this first line

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 733, a third-party litigation financing reporting bill. Representative Cole explained that the bill shifts reporting from the Secretary of State to the courts, which he said removes the fiscal note and helps insurers obtain information for underwriting and premium-setting. The committee accepted the explanation and voted ought to pass; the roll call was 8-0 in favor, with one member taking a pause. The committee then heard House Bill 219, dealing with the renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund. Representative Bose argued the bill would reduce electricity costs by lowering the REC purchase obligation from 220,000 to 170,000, which he said would reduce payments into the renewable energy fund by roughly $1 million to $2 million and save consumers only pennies a month. After questions about timing and whether to wait for a DOE report, the committee voted to retain the bill for further discussion rather than advance it; the motion to retain passed 5-4. House Bill 365 was then discussed as an election-related bill intended to help verify citizenship for voter registration and create a voucher process for people who cannot afford a birth certificate. The sponsor said the Secretary of State may be able to use federal and state databases to verify citizenship, and if not, indigent applicants could receive a voucher reimbursed by the state, with a $25,000 appropriation included. Members raised concerns about the Secretary of State’s access to databases and the bill’s timing and cost, and the committee decided to hold the bill until Secretary Scanlan could come testify. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 552, which updates retiree health coverage rules so dependent children can remain on the plan until age 26, consistent with the Affordable Care Act. DAS officials said retirees pay the full cost for dependents, about $1,000 per month, while the state covers only the retiree and spouse. The committee voted ought to pass unanimously, 9-0. The committee then began discussion of House Bill 572, a housing bill aimed at missing-middle housing, describing a voluntary program to identify developable public land, support construction, and streamline review, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.

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• That language has only been effective for four months now.
• Again, it's only been in place for four months.
• We've achieved over the last four years.
• Four ayes, two nays, one not voting.
• Four ayes, one nay, two not voting.

Bills: SB1108, SB1205, SB1241, SB1286, SB1366, SB1431, SB1473, SB1477, SB1478, SB1479, SB1492, SB1517, SB1563, SB1586, SB1665, SB1671

Keywords: cash transactions, mandatory rounding, swedish rounding, public notice, Arizona Revised Statutes, motor vehicle booting, private property, fees, dispute process, regulations, SB1241, private permitting provider, private permit, private certificate of completion, building permit, building plan review, inspection, single-trade residential construction, residential construction, municipal permitting

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• Well, so for example, on page four, line 89, it says if an individual is ordered to register as a persistent
• four, uh, line<00:39:30.000> 89,<00:39:30.320> it<00:39:30.480> says<00:39:30.720
• Do you see that on<00:55:40.319> line<00:55:40.800> 132? on line 132? on line 132?
• It just says replace line 86 on page four with the following: conviction based on a plea of no contest
• It just says replace line 86 on<01:03:49.119> page<01:03:49.359> four<01:03:49.599>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Um, line line line 38,<00:13:08.800> 39,<00:13:09.440> and<00:13:09.760> 40,<00:
• line 79. line 79. line<00:16:28.759> 81.
• The next change is on page four. It's on line 197.
• You can see if you look at the lines below the top line.
• So the top lines below the top line.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 7, and subsection F, which begins on line 11.
• 7, and subsection F, which begins on line 11.
• 7, and subsection F, which begins on line 11.
• the is um on page four line six change the is um on page four line six change the effective<00:26
• <00:27:03.480> 8 pass with amendments on page 5 line 8 pass with amendments on page 5 line

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs heard several bills on January 27, 2025. SB 24, relating to identification, would require the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to help inmates obtain civil ID cards and other vital documents for reentry. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from DCR, the Hawaiʻi Correctional System Oversight Commission, DHS, the Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center, health and youth advocates, and others, with comments emphasizing that reentry should begin on day one and that lack of identification is a major barrier to housing and employment. A senator asked about the low number of IDs issued in 2022 and DCR said it already has a satellite ID card machine at Hālawa and plans to procure more for other facilities. The committee recommended passage of SB 24 as is. SB 474, relating to psychologists, would require DCR clinical psychologists to obtain licensure within 10 years of employment and would sunset in 2035. DCR strongly supported the bill, citing a severe staffing shortage, low exam passage rates, and many vacant positions, while the Hawaiʻi Psychological Association expressed concerns and one testifier argued psychologists serving incarcerated people should be licensed before employment. Committee members questioned whether the 10-year period was too long and discussed alternative solutions such as pay incentives and shortage differentials. The committee ultimately recommended passage with amendments, shortening the licensure period to 5 years, moving the sunset to July 1, 2030, and making other technical changes. SB 353, relating to emergency management, would clarify emergency authority, bar suspension of public records or vital statistics requests during emergencies, define “severe warning,” and allow the legislature or city councils to terminate a state of emergency. DHS and HMA opposed the bill, arguing it could limit executive flexibility and cut off access to the major disaster fund, while supporters included public-interest and good-government groups. The committee discussed whether legislative termination authority could interfere with ongoing emergency response and recovery, with the bill’s sponsor explaining it was aimed more at situations where emergency conditions have ended, such as prolonged COVID-era proclamations. The committee recommended passage with amendments, including a delayed effective date and committee report notes referencing DHS request data and HMA’s opposition. The committee also heard SB 259, relating to recordkeeping for secondhand dealers and pawn brokers, and SB 37, relating to recordings of law enforcement activities. SB 259 was set for amendment and deferred decision-making to January 29, 2025, so the committee could seek input from HPD. SB 37 drew support from the Legal Clinic and other advocates, with a clarifying question about civil enforcement actions, and the committee recommended passage with amendments and a delayed effective date. The meeting concluded with the committee adopting its recommendations and adjourning.

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• So, my question is is uh is that in line So, my question is is uh is that in line with<02:49:27.920><
• If they can't keep getting linear line.
• Uh section two, line six. >> Yes. Uh section two, line six. >> Yeah. >> Yeah.
• >> Section one, Roman two, line six. >> Section one, Roman two, line six.
• Um, and it's in one through four, and specifically line two, paid by carriers that... >> So, the whole

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• What is that three point four billion?
• I think the current information is we've referred four, four, Steve again.
• The blue line started to grow faster than the orange line on or about the time of COVID.
• And you're trying to overcome. four and a half days, four and a half months of learning loss, you would
• It is staffed by four times.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• YOU SEE THE FOUR KEY PILLARS OF F ROCK OR STANDARDIZATION.
• WE DID NOT DO THAT THREE YEARS AGO OR FOUR YEARS AGO.
• WE DID NOT DO THAT FOUR TO FIVE YEARS AGO.
• THE FOUR CORNERS.
• THAT TOP LINE IS A ONE YEAR PROCESS. BOTTOM LINE BEING SIX YEARS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And my door is always open to go in depth with you line by line as we move forward.
• I have been on the board at Florida State for a little over four years.
• We have four children. Married 30 years. We have four children who graduated from college.
• I wanted to just kind of follow up on some of the veteran line of questioning.
• And please give us about three to four minutes.

Summary: The committee first took up a confirmation for UCF trustee reappointment candidate Mr. Christie, who described his long service on the board, his UCF business-school background, and his focus on strengthening UCF’s financial foundation, workforce alignment, and engineering and technology programs. Members praised his service and asked about UCF’s future direction, including its role in Florida’s space and engineering sectors. He was allowed to leave early for a meeting with the governor. The committee then heard the Higher Education Appropriations budget presentation for fiscal year 2025-26. The chair outlined a proposed $11.5 billion higher education budget emphasizing workforce education, Florida College System operations, career and technical education, the GATE program, nursing education through the Florida Center for Nursing, UF/IFAS agriculture technology, tutoring, autism and neurodevelopment services, student financial aid, and $250 million for state universities through the Board of Governors. Senator Davis asked about line grant flexibility, and the chair said a conforming bill would address details. The committee adopted a motion allowing technical corrections and then adopted the budget proposal as a recommendation to the full Appropriations Committee. The remainder of the meeting focused on confirmations for university boards, especially the University of West Florida, where several nominees were questioned about Title IX compliance, free speech, workforce readiness, military/veteran ties, and prior statements about privatization and higher education. Rebecca Matthews, Rachel Moyah, Ashley Ross, and Adam Kessel each described their backgrounds and goals for UWF; Kessel faced extensive questioning about his past writings on privatization, the GI Bill, and speech suppression, and said he would not recommend privatizing Florida universities and supported veterans’ education benefits. Public testimony on UWF was largely opposed, with speakers arguing the nominees lacked local ties and warning the slate would harm the university and community. The committee also heard from FAMU reappointment nominee Judge Belvin Perry, who emphasized student success, workforce quality, and FAMU’s continued rise, and from UCF nominee Mark Philburn and FSU nominee Peter Jones, both of whom highlighted their professional experience and commitment to student success and prudent stewardship. The meeting extended its time to 6:30 p.m. to continue hearing nominees and public testimony.

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• And there's only four countries on the list. There's only four. There's only four.
• I guess if I read this correctly, on line 12, number 2, foreign adversaries means a country: A, is one
• Senator, the committee substitute does a couple of things along those lines.
• And I'm on line 16. What does it mean? Publicly supporting terrorist activities.
• Title 8, 1182, number four, Roman numeral four. All right, thank you. Mr.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• We actually have four bills on the agenda today.
• P&M shut down the line to Las Vegas two years ago.
• We have 28,000 miles of line. We have 1,100 miles of transmission line.
• They are going to go out and inspect these lines.
• Line went off the street to watch after this program.

Keywords: 996, all

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• attention to line four where it reads attention to line four where it reads full<04:19:05.600>
• page two line four which is talking page two line four which is talking about<04:28:01.120> interaction
• <04:34:27.520> four,<04:34:27.760> where again on on page two, line four, where again
• <04:49:45.280> uh<04:49:45.440> grid line four on page two. uh grid line four on page
• like the one on line four that they uh like the one on line four that they uh might<04:51:35.280

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• to the four. What's the deal? to the four. What's the deal?
• And there really is no line to right? And there really is no line to blur<00:31:43.200> there.
• there's a four. there's a four.
• Uh, page three,<01:28:47.600> line<01:28:48.320> 19. three, line 19. three, line 19.
• to on page three starting at line five. to on page three starting at line five.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's a line of cells that can develop into a heart, but it's still a long way from becoming a four-chambered
• It's it's a line of cells that heart.
• On page six, line six, we would, after apply, change the Romanettes and go down.
• So, Representative Thayer, on line 12 after the word pregnancy, everything after that is structured.
• ending on at that per a period on line ending on at that per a period on line 12<00:14:40.639>

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• Without a funding mechanism, we will continue to fall short of the finish line.
• <00:08:44.240> This<00:08:44.520> bill fall short of the finish line.
• This bill fall short of the finish line.
• was Women's Final Four was Women's Final Four was in<00:16:11.480> Minneapolis, in Minneapolis
• What the past activities have been in Minnesota and how they've affected the bottom line. Mr.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4949, as amended by the adopted H4949A2 and H4949A3 amendments. The bill would create a sports and events reimbursement program intended to give Minnesota a more reliable funding mechanism to compete for major sporting and entertainment events. Representative Lislegard and supporters argued that events such as the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, Final Four, World Juniors Hockey, and Olympic trials generate substantial economic activity, tax revenue, and statewide visibility, and that Minnesota has lost opportunities because it lacks a standing competitive fund. Testifiers from the Minnesota Business Partnership and Minnesota Sports and Events strongly supported the bill, describing it as a performance-based, closed-loop model that reinvests tax revenue generated by events into securing future events. Jess Graba, Cheryl Lindsey, and Dr. William Campbell emphasized community benefits beyond economics, including youth inspiration, school improvements, inclusion, and positive local engagement tied to events like the Olympic trials, the Women’s Final Four, and WWE appearances. Several testifiers cited specific figures, including roughly $71.5 million in economic impact and $4.7 million in tax revenue for World Juniors, about $74.8 million and $5.7 million for the gymnastics trials, and more than $430 million in lost economic impact from events Minnesota did not secure. Members raised concerns about the funding mechanism, especially the use of revenue that would otherwise go to the general fund or other accounts. Representative Huot said he supported bringing events to Minnesota but was uneasy about diverting general fund money and suggested stronger legislative oversight, possibly through a formal sports committee. Representative Youakim asked how the bill’s revenue capture would work and noted concerns about taking money from transportation-related accounts; staff explained that the amended bill affects seven state taxes and a fee, including motor vehicle rental taxes and the retail delivery fee, with some revenue directed to non-general fund accounts. Members also requested more information on the methodology behind the University of Minnesota Extension economic impact studies, and staff said those studies could be shared. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• I guess we have two now, four roundabouts and two stoplights.
• I mean, PED, we've given them so much money, and they move it below the line and from below the line
• to above the line.
• I mean, I know we have a number of folks still on the line.
• They say, well, my four road could use that five million dollars.

Keywords: 996, all

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• We have, what, 38 congresspersons and four African Americans?
• Or four districts drawn along strict racial lines.
• The bottom line to that is it's impossible. It lacks knowledge.
• Forty-four precincts were broken down to the block level.
• Four hundred forty-four precincts were divided down to the block level.

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

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• The city has been separating sewer lines. I started in the city in 1990.
• Additionally, this bill would establish a statewide toll-free tip line and website...
• four corners of existing law, we should do that.
• I've loved salamanders since I was around four years old.
• Research shows that one in every four pregnancies ends in loss.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. Representative David Linsky supported HB 3383, which would designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of Massachusetts, describing its Boston roots and cultural significance. Representative Sean Garberle supported HB 3335 on public access to historical records, arguing that records from state institutions should be released after 75 years and that families and researchers should be able to identify people buried in unmarked graves at former state institutions. Representative Rodney Elliott and Lowell officials supported HB 4138, authorizing easements for a Lowell sewer separation project; they said the project is needed for Clean Water Act compliance, will reduce combined sewer overflows into the Merrimack River, and must proceed quickly to meet SRF and consent-decree timelines. Committee members asked about Article 97, the location and scope of the easement, environmental justice impacts, and minority/small business participation in construction. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate 2183 and its House companion, which would elevate the Massachusetts National Guard to a cabinet-level position reporting directly to the Governor. Senators Mike Moore and John Velis, along with the National Guard Association’s Matthew McKenna, argued the change would reduce bureaucracy, improve communication and readiness, and reflect the Guard’s broad domestic and military missions. Velis cited the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home tragedy as an example of a breakdown in communication, while committee members said they wanted more information, including input from the Governor’s office and Guard leadership, before acting. The committee noted the distinction between state-controlled and federalized Guard missions and said it would continue reviewing the issue. Senator Liz Miranda and a large panel of survivors, advocates, and Northeastern law students testified in support of S. 2174 and S. 2177, which would create an office and task force on unsolved homicides, allow families to petition for case review after three years, require written responses, and establish a tip line, database, and dedicated funding. Witnesses described long-standing lack of communication, low clearance rates, and the disproportionate impact on Black and Brown communities. Senator Becca Rausch also testified on S. 2210, extending public records law to the governor and Legislature, and S. 2207, creating stronger information-governance and records-retention standards; she said both would improve transparency and reduce waste. The transcript does not reflect any votes taken during the hearing, though chairs repeatedly indicated support for moving some bills favorably and said the committee would continue reviewing the National Guard proposal.

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• governor counsel for every four years. governor counsel for every four years.
• every four years without a consequence. every four years without a consequence.
• Two are good, two are so-so, and four are really bad. So you can get two A's, two B's, four F's.
• Two are good, two are so-so, and four are really bad. So you can get two A's, two B's, four F's.
• That's at the end of section four, which is on my page four.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all