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• So how Missouri would be different, our legislature is different than Texas's legislature.
• It's different from Ohio's legislature. So it would be Missouri-specific or if you live in St.
• I think it's important that we have Missouri-specific materials since the Missouri legislature is the
• We're doing our part as the legislature to join in an education process.
• By the Missouri legislature. And so those are—that's kind of the heartbeat of the bill.

Committee: House Elementary and Secondary Education

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• And then finally, the legislature will be directed to create a dedicated fund, and the funds that go
• Chairman and Representative Church, it's the legislature.
• If the legislature determines in its wisdom, and I will use that word lightly here, that it is in the
• We're not going... ...across legislatures, been struck down. This is different.
• By regulating features like autoplay, the legislature is effectively trying to design software.

Committee: House State Affairs

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• That's our executive leadership team Transportation commission, remind the legislature when in 2019 the
• So everything that we're doing, the resources that the legislature has done such a tremendous job of
• I want to thank the legislature last year.
• So I want to appreciate the legislature for doing that.
• So, the legislature asked us to Administer this program.

Committee: House Appropriations and Budget

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• So, this legislation is here because when the rideshare sector began not that long ago, the legislature
• And so the legislature did pass a variety of bills, the PUC took actions, but one of the key ones was
• Continue to elude the legislature because it feels that as a freshman member.
• Fiscal reporting to the legislature is built in. There is a sunset date of January 1st, 2032.
• This legislature and the governor have been trailblazers in the quest to get.

Committee: House Communications and Conveyance

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• THIS IS MY SEVENTH SESSION IN THE LEGISLATURE.
• BECAUSE OUR LEGISLATURE DOESN'T WANT TO DO THE THINGS THE CITIZENS WANT.
• THE LEGISLATURE DIDN'T TO BECOME IN THE CITIZENS WANTED TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE, THE LEGISLATURE DIDN'T
• THE LEGISLATURE WOULDN'T DO IT SO THE CITIZENS MADE IT HAPPENED.
• PASSES IN THE LEGISLATURE CAN PASS WHATEVER THEY WANT TO GET ON THE BALLOT.

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• So the legislature recognized the significance of this issue, and just last year you directed the Minnesota
• </c> Fuel and insurance so the legislature Fuel and insurance so the legislature recognized<00:08:51.080
• I don't believe you have the legislature I don't believe you have it<00:09:07.040><c> in</c><00:09:07.200
• We feel that the legislature has already done a lot to improve the state's capacity to get timely local
• I want to reiterate some of the work that the legislature has done over the last few years because you

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• INCLUDING THE DRIVERS LICENSE REFORM WE HOPE THE LEGISLATURE COULD EVENTUALLY BECAUSE SO MANY NEED TO
• AND TO THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE IN OUR GOVERNOR. >> Sen.
• THE SUPPORT OUR GOVERNOR, CABINET IN THE LEGISLATURE AND I APPRECIATE YOU MEETING THAT INTENT.
• THAT IS VERY IN LINE WITH WHY THE LEGISLATURE CREATED US THE WAY THEY DID.
• IT IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH TWO APPOINTMENTS FOR THE LEGISLATURE AS WELL.

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• So, as the legislature provided, we then arrested that individual, the lying landlord, for false reports
• We're not under the impression it's going to materialize, and if it does, the legislature has provided
• I want to thank members of the legislature for your input regarding the regulation of lawyers.
• But that would be up to this Legislature. So I recommend your staff advise you. Okay.
• But do I understand you today that that may not be the case, and that this Legislature could, in fact

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and Senator Thompson excused. The committee first considered Senate Bill 48 by Senator Garcia on judicial sales and procedures. Garcia explained a delete-all amendment that would create clearer statewide procedures for alternative judicial sales, increase transparency, remove bidding credits, extend sale timelines, and add oversight for auctioneers and escrow agents to prevent fraud and collusion. After no questions or opposition, the amendment was adopted, Senator Pasadoma said the rewrite addressed many of his concerns, and the committee then voted CS for SB 48 favorably with unanimous yes votes from members present. The committee then received a presentation from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office on the effectiveness of Florida’s recent anti-squatting law, House Bill 621/SB 888. Presenters described several cases in which deputies used the new process to remove unlawful occupants, including a false landlord report, a long-term fake lease situation, and a more recent unlawful occupancy case. They said the law has helped protect property owners and potential victims, but suggested technical changes: clearer authorization for deputies to enter and use force if needed, and a fix to the affidavit penalty provision because false statements are currently being charged as false reports rather than perjury under the existing wording. The Florida Bar also presented on its role in regulating lawyers, lawyer advertising, and the unlicensed practice of law. Bar leaders explained that the Bar operates under the Florida Supreme Court’s authority, is funded by member fees, and handles complaints through a multi-step process involving intake, branch offices, grievance committees, referees, and final Supreme Court review. They described advertising review procedures, discipline statistics, consumer assistance, the Clients’ Security Fund, and enforcement against unlicensed practice. Senators asked about the Legislature’s authority over lawyer advertising, the prevalence of legal ads, the role of public members on grievance committees, and how those members are selected and used.

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• Ten years ago, the Legislature passed ambitious methane reduction targets outlining a 40% reduction by
• The Legislature also passed SB 1440, which authorized the California Public Utilities Commission... .
• Many of the mandated costs that the IOUs collect, the Legislature has also...
• Everybody in the legislature has become, unfortunately, acutely aware of valley fever.
• It is... ...legislature has become, unfortunately, acutely aware of valley fever.

Summary: The committee heard several energy, water, and utility bills, with extensive testimony on cost, ratepayer impacts, and climate or reliability goals. SB 919 by Senator Grayson would extend the biomethane monetary incentive program through 2030 and support renewable natural gas development by reducing interconnection cost barriers. Supporters said RNG helps methane reduction and organic waste diversion, while opponents, including TURN and environmental groups, argued the bill could shift costs to ratepayers and subsidize combustion-based fuels, especially dairy digesters. The author said committee amendments removed the rate-basing provisions and instead urged the CPUC to act quickly on its pending decision; the bill was left for a later vote. SB 931 by Senator Laird would reauthorize the Diablo Canyon Community Impact Mitigation Program through 2030. Supporters said San Luis Obispo County and local schools rely on the funding for emergency preparedness and public safety, while TURN argued the extension would add about $47 million in statewide ratepayer costs and should instead be paid from existing PG&E deal revenues. Members discussed the bill as a continuation of the 2022 Diablo Canyon agreement, and the author said the measure simply restores the five years omitted from that deal. The committee also heard SB 1215 by Senator Cortese, which would direct the CPUC to set deployment targets for EV charging in multifamily housing. Supporters said renters and apartment residents are largely shut out of home charging, and that prior utility programs showed the model can be cost-effective and beneficial to ratepayers. The bill was amended to address affordability, ratepayer benefits, and limits on major system upgrades. SB 1295 by Senator Stern would create a framework for using distributed batteries and other local resources to solve grid constraints more cheaply than traditional infrastructure. Supporters said it could improve reliability and reduce costs by targeting batteries where they provide the most grid value, while utilities said they were open to continued discussion. SB 1359, also by Senator Stern, would require the CPUC to more carefully evaluate major gas infrastructure investments and alternatives such as electrification before approving new spending. Environmental groups supported the bill as a guardrail against stranded assets, while gas utilities opposed it, warning it could undermine the obligation to serve, create safety and reliability risks, and retroactively change the rules for approved investments. On water policy, SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar would create a statewide low-income water rate assistance program upon appropriation. Supporters said about 1.6 million households have water debt and that affordability is a statewide issue, not just a problem for disadvantaged communities. Some members raised concerns that the bill lacked a funding source and that state mandates, such as chromium-6 treatment requirements, already strain local water agencies; the author and supporters responded that the bill includes administrative caps and transparency measures and is intended to work alongside future funding. The committee then heard SB 1098 by Senator Pérez, which would restrict the use of utility memorandum and balancing accounts by requiring exceptional circumstances, adding sunset dates, and creating cost-sharing or lower-return rules for certain spending. TURN and other supporters said the accounts allow utilities to recover costs after the fact with too little discipline, while Edison and PG&E opposed the bill, arguing that some costs are unpredictable and that the CPUC already has a formal review process. SB 1125 was moved to Appropriations with a roll call, and the roll was left open for additional votes; the other measures were discussed with no final committee actions announced in the excerpt.

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• So on page four near the bottom, RSA 92 is transmission to the legislature.
• So on page four near the bottom, RSA 92 is transmission to the legislature.
• So on page four near the bottom, RSA 92 is transmission to the legislature.
• So on page four near the bottom, RSA 92 is transmission to the legislature.
• So on page four near the bottom, RSA 92 is transmission to the legislature.

Committee: Senate Finance

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• Essentially SB 707—I'm sorry, House Bill 796—would authorize the legislature to pass a concurrent resolution
• The concurrent resolution would have to identify the federal directive the legislature determines to
• But it establishes a process by which the legislature can challenge the constitutionality of federal
• And once it's determined, we would by legislature vote and approve that by 2/3 vote of each body.
• assisting Senator King: The federal government in carrying out any action that we consider as a legislature

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee met with a quorum present and took up House Bill 796, which had previously been heard and was before the committee with a new substitute. Senator King explained that the bill would allow the Legislature, by concurrent resolution and a two-thirds vote of each chamber, to determine that a federal directive is unconstitutional and to prohibit state or local officers from assisting in its enforcement. He said the measure would not nullify federal law, but would bar state and local cooperation with federal actions the Legislature found unconstitutional, such as directives affecting churches, gun rights, or other state interests. Members asked questions about when the process could be used and whether it would only apply during a regular or special session. Senator King responded that it would require the Legislature to be in session, like any concurrent resolution. Senator Hall expressed support for state sovereignty but worried the bill was too limited and did not go far enough to assert Texas independence from federal overreach. King replied that the bill would still let the Legislature direct state and local officials not to assist in carrying out unconstitutional federal actions. The committee adopted the substitute without objection. Senator Bettencourt then moved to report House Bill 796, as substituted, to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion passed on an 8-2 vote, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• only transact such business during the special session that is within the... ...provides that the Legislature
• Section 1, the Legislature of the State of Florida is convened in special... As follows.
• Section 1, the Legislature of the State of Florida is convened in special session commencing at 10 a.m
• Section 2, the Legislature of the State of Florida is convened in special session for the purpose of
• caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed to this proclamation convening the Legislature

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• </c><00:26:51.840><c> Um</c> report to the legislature at the end.
• Um report to the legislature at the end.
• Um, and that the legislature has put lots of money behind.
• Um, and that the legislature ha there.
• Um, and that the legislature ha the<00:42:03.760><c> legislature</c><00:42:04.319><c> has</c><00:42:05.280

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• </c> for consider ation by the legislature for consider ation by the legislature because<00:08:31.639
• So the legislature would need to approve the demolition, is that the first step?
• We also serve the legislature, local municipalities, and nonprofit organizations.
• </c><01:19:19.120><c> and</c> the support from the legislature and the support from the legislature and
• </c><01:26:03.360><c> to</c> plan the supported by the legislature to plan the supported by the legislature

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

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• This is my 42nd year with the legislature, and I couldn't ask for a better place to work.
• This is my 42nd year with the legislature, and I couldn't ask for a better place to work.
• I've been at the legislature since '21 and am happy to be here.
• I've been at the legislature since '21 and am happy to be here.
• </c> beginning in 1969 Minnesota Legislature beginning in 1969 Minnesota Legislature made<01:31:11.880

Committee: House Education Finance

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• , without input from the legislature, and without approval from the legislature.
• , without input from the legislature, and without approval from the legislature.
• I think I'll just go by saying that I really dislike it in our legislature when we just defer and take
• But the other thing that I think is important in this hearing is that the Minnesota Legislature, we the
• That is the job of the Legislature.

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

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• but rather being used to benefit the public good as was originally intended and approved by the legislature
• upon appropriating money to legislature upon appropriating money to that<00:04:22.280><c> said</c><00
• It is this puzzling part of the bill that also says the legislature trusts the locally elected school
• I would like to actually thank everybody in the legislature for your support of our schools.
• </c><01:10:22.560><c> which</c> presence of the legislature which presence of the legislature which multiple

Bills: HF72 , HF66 , HF69 , HF73

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

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• and continues to serve as my guiding theme throughout this budget process and my tenure in the Legislature
• If the appropriation is not made by the legislature, clearly the administration and counties are going
• Is there a different phase-in schedule that the legislature could consider that would not cost as much
• The department is happy to provide any further technical assistance to the legislature or to explore
• We urge the Legislature to prioritize provider stability and community-based prevention.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services heard an informational hearing on child welfare, foster care, community care licensing, child support, and related budget issues. CDSS described the Governor’s proposed child and family services budget, emphasized a family-centered and kin-first approach, and reported that foster care entries and congregate care placements have declined over the past decade. Witnesses also highlighted the importance of extended foster care to age 21, while noting persistent racial disparities for Native American and Black children and the need for stronger prevention, family finding, and community-based supports. A major focus was the proposed tiered rate structure (TRS), which CDSS said would shift funding from placement-based rates to child-centered supports, including care and supervision, strength-building dollars, and immediate needs funding paired with high-fidelity wraparound services. CDSS and county representatives said implementation is on track, with foundational policy guidance expected by the end of the year, CANS/CFT timeliness targeted by year-end, and the CWS CARES system nearing go-live in October 2026. Counties and providers raised concerns about whether the rate model and wraparound capacity will be sufficient, especially for higher-acuity youth, and asked for more data, clearer guidance, and continued collaboration. County Welfare Directors Association representatives also requested continued emergency response funding and an extension of flexible family supports, arguing both are needed to stabilize front-end child welfare work and bridge to TRS. Providers from FFAs and STRTPs warned that insurance costs, provider closures, and the transition to TRS could threaten service capacity unless the state addresses long-term insurance and reimbursement issues. LAO noted the Governor’s budget contains no new child welfare augmentations and said the main General Fund change reflects the expiration of one-time funding. No votes were taken; members instead asked for follow-up data, technical assistance, and possible future legislative or trailer bill solutions, including on insurance and implementation timelines.

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• Um, this bill would amend 196.22 to provide clear authority from the legislature for us to partner with
• She asked us if we could come to the legislature and get a bit of a clearer line of authority on these
• She asked us if we could come to the legislature and get a bit of a clearer line of authority on these
• It says that we have to go to the legislature if they're in session and get a bill passed, or ask the
• It says that we have to go to<00:25:38.760><c> the</c><00:25:38.840><c> legislature</c><00:25:39.320>

Summary: The Minnesota Senate Subcommittee on Veterans met on March 4, 2026, and began with a moment of silence honoring Sergeant First Class Nicole Amore of White Bear Lake, who was killed while serving in Kuwait. The committee then took up Senate File 3956, an MDVA policy bill giving the commissioner clearer authority to direct staff time and other non-monetary resources toward partnerships with organizations serving veterans, especially on food insecurity, homelessness, suicide prevention, and related efforts. MDVA and Disabled American Veterans testified that the bill would help them work more quickly and clearly with outside partners, including food pantry and outreach efforts, while remaining focused on non-monetary support. Senator Howe offered an A1 amendment narrowing the bill to the three named priorities and removing the broader “other critical issues” language; the amendment was adopted after discussion about whether the reporting language also needed adjustment. SF 3956, as amended, was laid over for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate File 3955, which would create a new procedure for temporary closure of a Minnesota veterans home if an involuntary termination notice requires it, bringing state law into closer alignment with federal expectations. MDVA emphasized that it had no intention of permanently closing any veterans homes and that the bill was intended only to establish a temporary closure plan to satisfy survey requirements. Senator Howe offered an A1 amendment clarifying that any closure would be temporary unless the legislature approved a permanent closure; MDVA and the Department of Health indicated the change was acceptable. The committee adopted the amendment and then voted to recommend SF 3955, as amended, to pass and refer it to the full committee. Finally, the committee began Senate File 4072, an MDVA cleanup and conformity bill. After adopting a technical A3 amendment, MDVA explained that the bill would reclassify the Chief of Staff/Deputy Chief of Staff role as Deputy Commissioner for Administration to better reflect the scope of the position, and would also repeal outdated statutes related to environmental hazards assistance and a data-collection requirement that the department said it could not implement. The bill was still being presented when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SF 4072 was shown in the excerpt.

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• That's like 95% of the legislature.
• That's like 95% of the legislature. legislature. legislature.
• So the legislature is navigating two realities at once.
• And now in the Legislature, uh, that same principle applies.
• And now in the Legislature, uh, that same principle applies.