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• about your amendment, and I mean, I appreciate that it appears to me as though you were taking the advice
• :00.960><c> the</c> to me as though you were uh taking the to me as though you were uh taking the advice
• c> Representative</c><01:33:02.199><c> Pinto</c><01:33:02.520><c> in</c><01:33:02.639><c> the</c> advice
• of Representative Pinto in the advice of Representative Pinto in the previous<01:33:03.960><c> uh</c

Bills: HF1051, HF16

Keywords: sacred communities, micro units, religious institutions, housing regulations, homelessness, conditional use permits, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, sanctuary city, noncooperation ordinance, ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal immigration authorities, deportation, undocumented immigrant, undocumented person, immigration status data, data sharing, preemption, local government

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• Uh, so it would repeal that authority for the commissioner to seek advice from the experts on the state-developed
• Uh, so it would repeal that authority for the commissioner to seek advice from the experts on the state-developed
• Uh, so it would repeal that authority for the commissioner to seek advice from the experts on the state-developed
• Uh, so it would repeal that authority for the commissioner to seek advice from the experts on the state-developed

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• What would your advice be in terms of whether we check on our legislation or on our laws here?
• ><00:50:00.640><c> what</c><00:50:00.760><c> would</c><00:50:00.960><c> your</c><00:50:01.200><c> advice
• </c><00:50:01.880><c> be</c><00:50:02.520><c> in</c> Sports um what would your advice be in Sports um
• what would your advice be in term<00:50:03.079><c> we</c><00:50:03.280><c> we</c><00:50:03.440><c> check

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We seek out advice and counsel to make those and we are more than happy to make improvements to this
• question</c><01:20:11.360><c> we</c><01:20:11.520><c> seek</c><01:20:11.800><c> out</c><01:20:12.120><c> advice
• </c><01:20:12.600><c> and</c> single question we seek out advice and single question we seek out advice

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , they place this function within the executive branch, but with various models for oversight and advice
• with various models for<00:21:37.840><c> oversight</c><00:21:38.360><c> and</c><00:21:38.600><c> advice
• </c><00:21:39.480><c> from</c><00:21:39.720><c> the</c> for oversight and advice from the for oversight
• and advice from the legislative<00:21:40.880><c> branch</c><00:21:41.880><c> um</c><00:21:42.000><c>

Bills: HF25, HF1, HF428

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices

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• So we as a rating agency are not allowed to provide advice to any organization, and so I can't say what
• rating agency are not allowed<01:30:07.320><c> to</c><01:30:07.440><c> provide</c><01:30:07.719><c> advice
• </c><01:30:08.239><c> to</c><01:30:08.400><c> to</c><01:30:08.560><c> any</c> allowed to provide advice
• to to any allowed to provide advice to to any organization<01:30:10.119><c> um</c><01:30:10.960><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But can it also be considered that students of the University of Hawaiʻi also provide advice to the working
• of University of Hawaii to also students of University of Hawaii to also provide<01:27:04.560><c> advice
• > the</c><01:27:05.159><c> working</c><01:27:05.440><c> group</c><01:27:06.280><c> so</c> provide advice
• to the working group so provide advice to the working group so it's<01:27:06.800><c> my</c><01:27:06.960

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 707, which would create a state income tax deduction for contributions to Hawaii 529 college savings accounts and conform state law to federal changes allowing 529 funds to be used for K-12 expenses. The Department of Taxation said it could administer the bill as written. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure but asked that ABLE accounts be included and that the program title be changed; the Department of Taxation indicated the title issue could be a problem because the bill’s expanded purpose may not fit the current program name. No vote was taken. The committee then heard House Bill 617, which would fund a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges. UH Community Colleges supported the bill, and Maui nursing staff testified that faculty recruitment is challenging but manageable, clinical placements are available, and the campus already has a statewide RN-to-BSN pathway; they said the new program would create two tracks, including a four-year BSN option. Members also heard support from several organizations, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, nursing groups, and health care associations. No action was taken. Next were several UH-related measures. HB 718 would fund faculty and staff positions at the John A. Burns School of Medicine; the dean and other supporters testified in favor. HB 1279 would create a medical education liaison position tied to Project ECHO; the Attorney General raised constitutional concerns about statewide concern and grant standards, while an individual witness supported the concept but suggested the bill should focus on liaison/support functions rather than program administration. HB 1169 would consolidate conference center revolving funds, and HB 1168 would authorize up to $800 million in UH revenue bonds; UH’s CFO said both were procedural/housekeeping measures and supported them. On HB 1168, members questioned debt service, possible uses, and whether deferred maintenance would be included; the CFO estimated annual debt service could be about $33 million to $41 million at current rates, said likely uses could include student housing and research facilities, and said deferred maintenance was not the current strategy. The CFO also explained that revenue bonds require both legislative authorization and a Board of Regents resolution approving the project and amount. Finally, the committee heard HB 548, which would authorize revenue bonds and appropriations to acquire the St. Francis School campus for UH Mānoa. UH supported the bill but noted the property is privately owned and not known to be for sale. A supporter described the site as a unique 11-acre parcel contiguous to the main campus and urged the committee to seize the opportunity for future generations. No vote or final action was taken on the bills in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• The centers provide free, confidential, and expert advice to the public, healthcare professionals, hospital
• The centers provide free, confidential, and expert advice to the public, healthcare professionals, hospital
• The commission's method of expert advice to the public, healthcare professionals, hospital facilities
• assistance. control program provides immediate access to a healthcare professional to provide life-saving advice

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Probably Representative Skraba has some words of advice there too. Okay.
• scraba has some probably representative scraba has some words<01:36:17.080><c> of</c><01:36:17.280><c> advice
• ><c> too</c><01:36:18.440><c> no</c><01:36:19.320><c> okay</c><01:36:20.320><c> yeah</c> words of advice
• there too no okay yeah words of advice there too no okay yeah okay<01:36:22.480><c> um</c><01:36:23.199

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We believe that advice must be backed by research and data.
• As we advise you and your staff, you can expect that advice is based on quality research.
• And you'd mentioned advice must be backed with research and data.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with remarks from Senate Chair Robyn Kennedy and House Chair Chynah Tyler, who emphasized that the fiscal year 2026 hearing was focused on the Health and Human Services budget, asked members to keep questions budget-related, and noted that no public testimony would be taken. They also highlighted the choice of Doherty Memorial High School as the venue to showcase Worcester’s investment in career and technical education. Committee members then introduced themselves before the first panel, the Executive Office of Veterans Services and the state veterans homes, began testimony. Secretary John Santiago said the governor’s FY26 proposal would support implementation of the HERO Act, which he said is now about 95% implemented, including higher disabled veteran annuities, expanded behavioral health benefits, and other service expansions. He described efforts to reduce veteran homelessness, including nearly $20 million in ARPA-funded housing and outreach initiatives, and said the agency has delivered more than 100,000 supportive services to nearly 8,500 veterans. Leaders from the Chelsea and Holyoke veterans homes reported on staffing, quality measures, electronic medical records, and major construction projects at both facilities, including a new Chelsea campus and the new Holyoke home. Members asked about funding transfers, geographic equity in access to the homes, outreach to women veterans and veterans of color, suicide prevention, Gold Star family support, and the impact of federal uncertainty; Santiago said the homes are now licensed and certified, that the current budget is sufficient, and that the agency is expanding engagement and data collection. The second panel, the Office of the Veteran Advocate, testified that its FY26 request is about $3.3 million, up from the current $2 million, to cover staffing, a larger office, and higher technology costs. Veteran Advocate Bob Notch said the office is a new independent oversight agency created in 2022 to examine systems, coordinate with local veteran service officers, and investigate fatalities or serious harm involving veterans in state care. He said the office’s work depends on research, data, and collaboration with other agencies, and that current funding is only enough for minimum operations. In response to questions, Notch and Deputy Commissioner David O’Callaghan discussed the difficulty of tracking veteran suicides, the need for better data across agencies, and the office’s role as an oversight body rather than a direct service provider. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Jimmy, along with the navigation of the process he's here and, I'm sure, an occasional bit of life advice
• and living that faith and walking that faith and being present in God's love and God's space. life advice
• . life advice.

Keywords: In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts., 958, all

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• So I appreciate your your<00:38:26.680><c> your</c><00:38:26.800><c> advice</c><00:38:27.680><c> and<
• /c><00:38:28.120><c> and</c><00:38:28.280><c> your</c><00:38:28.359><c> counsel,</c> your your advice
• and and your counsel, your your advice and and your counsel, but<00:38:29.080><c> I</c><00:38:29.160

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Time and time again, I turned to him for advice on tough roll calls.
• It will be missed by us. advice on tough roll calls. advice on tough roll calls.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• Well, obviously, there are clients, so I'm not going to tell you what legal advice we provided.
• Well, obviously, there are clients, so I'm not going to tell you what legal advice we provided.
• Well, obviously, there are clients, so I'm not going to tell you what legal advice we provided.

Summary: Attorney General Catherine Hanaway presented the Office of the Attorney General’s FY 2027 budget request and outlined her office’s priorities: reducing violent crime, targeting illegal and unregulated activities she described as a “vice squad” focus, protecting Missourians from fraud, and improving the office’s legal work. She highlighted major cases and enforcement efforts, including litigation over insulin pricing, Dollar General pricing practices, a criminal prosecution in Hermann, the Jackson County assessment dispute, and a new lawsuit involving Misha’s board policy. Committee members asked about cybercrime enforcement, cooperation with federal authorities, VLTs, ballot and referendum litigation, and the office’s approach to diversity-related legal issues. Hanaway said cybercrime and no-call enforcement rely heavily on multi-state and federal cooperation, and she emphasized that many cases begin with citizen reports. Members also questioned the cost and scope of ongoing election-related litigation, including redistricting and referendum cases, and Hanaway said her office is defending the laws and ballot processes as required. She estimated roughly $600,000 in staff time over about six months for the referendum/redistricting work combined. Several members raised concerns about the Misha lawsuit and whether similar statutory provisions elsewhere in state government could raise the same legal issues; Hanaway responded that the case involved a board rule, not a statute, and turned on whether the requirement functioned as a quota. The committee also discussed child sexual exploitation, human trafficking, Medicaid fraud, and the use of outside counsel and pro hac vice fees. Hanaway said the office is using non-GR funds where possible and is not requesting pay increases this year. The Missouri Office of Prosecution Services then presented its budget. Officials explained that MOPS trains and supports prosecutors statewide, including on DWIs, child sex cases, and new prosecutor training, and that its budget request matches the governor’s recommendation. Members asked about support for local prosecutors, the nine counties without elected prosecutors, and the new conviction integrity unit; staff said the unit’s positions were shifted between line items and that the office can help answer prosecutorial questions through its general counsel. The committee then moved to the Department of Public Safety budget. DPS reviewed funding for crime victims notification, law enforcement recruitment and retention, drug task forces, academy scholarships, Blue Star grants, local crime prevention, school safety, World Cup security, 988 trainings, wastewater testing in schools, and other programs. Members asked about the $59 million federal FIFA World Cup grant, school safety app funding, and wastewater testing participation; DPS said the World Cup funds require no state match, the app funding is being phased out, and schools opted into the testing program. The committee recessed before finishing the DPS book, with plans to return later.

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative McDonald, you know," in the perfect diction that she had, she said, "I'll give you some advice
• I said, "Well, Representative Murphy, from what I hear coming from you, I'll take that advice."
• And I got a little worried, but she gave me great advice to make the bill better.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thank you for that advice. start describing it. Uh this is a bill start describing it.
• </c><00:05:28.240><c> you</c><00:05:28.400><c> for</c><00:05:28.560><c> that</c><00:05:28.800><c> advice
• </c> Thank you for that advice. Members, so I will now go for a vote.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There are a few boards where they're actually, it's an advice and consent of the Senate.
• So it's governor-appointed advice and consent. So that.
• Could you give an example of an industry or an advice?

Bills: HB10, HB 12, HB675, HB10, HB12

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• at the Department of Justice are unable, and it's not unique to this regime, to provide either tax advice
• or legal advice to private parties, and we wouldn't be able to take a definitive position on this anyway
• at the Department of Justice are unable, and it's not unique to this regime, to provide either tax advice
• or legal advice to private parties, and we wouldn't be able to take a definitive position on this anyway
• at the Department of Justice are unable, and it's not unique to this regime, to provide either tax advice

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on HB 135, introduced by Representative Michael Harrington. He said the bill would codify a portion of the New Hampshire Constitution to bar New Hampshire businesses from being required to collect sales or use taxes for other states unless Congress mandates it, arguing that the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision created an onerous compliance burden for businesses. He described the patchwork of state and local sales tax rules, thresholds, and product exemptions as extremely complex and said the bill was intended to push the issue back toward Congress and the courts. Members questioned whether the bill’s reference to a “foreign government” would apply to other U.S. states, whether the proposal would conflict with the Supremacy Clause, and whether it would create standing for businesses to challenge Wayfair. Harrington responded that “foreign government” meant any government other than New Hampshire, that he believed the state could challenge the decision in court by passing a law contrary to Wayfair, and that businesses were already being harmed by compliance costs. Some members raised concerns about whether the bill was an unfunded mandate or simply a private compliance burden, and Harrington argued that the state itself would not be collecting the taxes, but businesses would still face recordkeeping and administrative costs. Sam Garland of the Department of Justice then testified. He said the department was not taking a formal position on the bill, but offered technical comments. Garland acknowledged that Wayfair created significant compliance burdens and noted that states have become somewhat more uniform, with all states now having a $100,000 economic nexus threshold, though not all use the 200-transaction threshold and local tax variation remains substantial. He said the department’s concerns were legal, describing the issue as uncharted constitutional territory involving both vertical and horizontal federalism. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.

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• c> is in section B it talks about uh is in section B it talks about uh providing<01:26:59.360><c> advice
• to</c><01:26:59.760><c> the</c><01:26:59.880><c> Department</c><01:27:00.199><c> of</c> providing advice
• to the Department of providing advice to the Department of Natural<01:27:00.679><c> cultural</c><01:
• ><c> be</c><01:27:17.239><c> offered</c><01:27:17.560><c> in</c><01:27:17.719><c> cooperation</c> advice
• shall be offered in cooperation advice shall be offered in cooperation with<01:27:18.560><c> the</c>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting was an orientation for the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee, led by Chair Bob Harb. He reviewed committee procedures, including pink cards for witnesses, blue sheets for counts, use of drawers in the committee room, scheduling practices, and how bills would be posted and distributed. Members briefly introduced themselves and explained why they wanted to serve on the committee, with several citing interests in conservation, water quality, outdoor recreation, land use, and related local issues. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 1113, relative to OHRV operation on certain highways within the town of Windsor. Representative Ré Colcombe, the sponsor, explained that the bill would allow local OHV/UTV access across a short section of state road in Windsor so residents on divided portions of town could travel legally between areas. He said the town selectmen were already allowing OHRV use on town roads, the route was paved, traffic impacts were expected to be minimal, and local police had no objections. He also said the town would hold public hearings and notify abutters as required, and that if the select board ultimately opposed the proposal he would recommend killing the bill. Members asked about the legal authority for the change, speed limits, traffic volume, winter maintenance, and whether the Department of Transportation or select board had to approve the route. Colcombe said the town must hold a public hearing and that the change would need to be incorporated into RSA 258:10, section 4. He said the road is maintained by the town in winter and by the state in summer. An opponent, Anne Davis, testified that she opposed the bill, saying ATV use should be treated as a tool for forest management rather than recreation, that law enforcement capacity in Windsor was a concern, and that she believed affected residents should be fully notified before any approval. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.