Transcript Highlights:

• I want to acknowledge, sort of, the improvement in the commission, too. And, Ms.
• We'll ask for the LFC recommendation while acknowledging that this is a clear area of focus.
• Acknowledge the remarkable abuse of public trust by the previous person who was head of this commission

Transcript Highlights:

• We have to acknowledge that this is part of our national security, that economic resilience is extraordinarily
• also go to, I mean we've hammered on this a little bit, and I've heard several times some of you acknowledge
• Quite frankly, we have every right to expect an operational framework that acknowledges our modern security

Transcript Highlights:

• Among the reasons that the governor elected to pursue this particular executive order was acknowledgement
• Simply put, SB 1274 acknowledges that industrial cities exist.
• We believe it is appropriate for state law to acknowledge and define this unique type of city.
• I also think that it's important to acknowledge that all the fees are set based on evidence and the cost
• I just want to acknowledge the opposition’s testimony and pledge to sit down with them before we get

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Trans girls are girls, and any policy we start from needs to acknowledge that reality and work towards
• I want to acknowledge that, and I want to thank the majority leader for explaining that in detail.
• I think a hearty thank you I think a hearty thank you to the sponsor of the amendment for acknowledging
• I rise to explain my vote and also acknowledge my colleagues as well.
• I'd also really like to acknowledge the folks who've made this happen, our Senate Democratic staff.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Trans girls are girls, and any policy we start from needs to acknowledge that reality and work towards
• I want to acknowledge that, and I want to thank the majority leader for explaining that in detail.
• I think a hearty thank you to the sponsor of the amendment for acknowledging when some provisions have
• I rise to explain my vote and also acknowledge my colleagues as well.
• I'd also really like to acknowledge the folks who've made this happen, our Senate Democratic staff.

Summary: The Senate met, opened with prayer and the pledge, and then handled a series of messages and floor actions. The chamber transmitted a large group of Senate bills to the governor and Senate Concurrent Memorial 1004 to the Secretary of State. It also received House requests to return Senate Bills 1175 and 1198 for reconsideration, which were granted without objection. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several House concurrent resolutions. On H.C.R. 2001, a constitutional referral on election requirements, senators debated a Judiciary Committee amendment and a Hoffman floor amendment that would require voter ID, allow election-day tabulation of early ballots at polling places, and require legislative funding for implementation. Supporters said the measure would improve election security, voter confidence, and speed up results; opponents argued it was vague, could undermine mail voting, and lacked clear implementation details. The amendment was adopted, and after further debate the Committee of the Whole gave H.C.R. 2001 a do-pass recommendation by a 15-12 vote. Later, on third reading, the full Senate passed H.C.R. 2001 by a 16-12 vote and transmitted it to the House. The chamber also considered H.C.R. 2003, a referral on student athletics and biological sex. Senator Ortiz offered a floor amendment to replace the blanket ban approach with rules based on athletic ability and inclusion; supporters said it would preserve fairness while avoiding discrimination, while opponents said it would gut the measure and weaken protections for girls’ sports. The Ortiz amendment failed 11-16, and H.C.R. 2003 then received a do-pass recommendation in Committee of the Whole and later passed third reading. H.C.R. 2044, a referral on prohibiting preferential treatment and discrimination, also received a do-pass recommendation without recorded controversy. The Senate then adjourned after completing the remaining procedural motions and votes.

Transcript Highlights:

• Similar to the discussions last year, we acknowledge that these are challenging proposals and difficult
• While we acknowledge the Commission's work to implement this grant program, $10 million for this program
• But I would also just acknowledge CDPH’s role as sort of the public health convener, and they have the
• You know, we agree with that, but I would also acknowledge CDPH is working in collaboration with DHS
• Amy Westling, from ARCA, wants to acknowledge the administration for the thoughtful approach to the May

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The hearing opened with Department of Finance and Legislative Analyst’s Office remarks on the May Revision, which both described efforts to reduce large out-year operating deficits through a mix of revenue increases, spending reductions, and reserve use. Finance said the May Revision more than halves projected deficits in later years, while LAO stressed that revenues are at unprecedented levels yet the state still faces a significant structural deficit and is drawing down reserves; LAO urged maintaining at least the administration’s level of budget solutions and adding to reserves rather than new ongoing commitments. The chair echoed concern about cuts to vulnerable populations and noted the tension between service reductions and requests for additional administrative positions. The committee then heard a series of California Health and Human Services and HCAI proposals, including additional legal support for CalHHS to respond to federal HR1 changes; a net-zero transfer of positions for a centralized eligibility/data-sharing platform; 988 crisis line implementation funding and continued work with the Trevor Project to train crisis centers to better serve LGBTQ youth; EMS data system maintenance funding; HCAI implementation of AB 1312 hospital charity care screening; SB 660 data exchange framework funding; CalRx biosimilar insulin reappropriation; and a diaper access initiative that would provide free diapers to newborns in participating hospitals and support a future direct-to-consumer purchasing option. Members questioned the diaper program’s universal design, the use of a Public Contract Code exemption, and the selection of Baby2Baby, with the chair expressing concern about optics and the lack of an income threshold. The committee also discussed distressed hospital funding, with HCAI requesting up to $50 million for another round of grants to hospitals in immediate financial distress. HCAI said it receives annual and quarterly financial reports but the data lag limits real-time monitoring, and the LAO recommended stronger program parameters and turnaround plans. Members argued the repeated need for distressed hospital aid reflects a structural problem, not a short-term gap, and raised broader concerns about hospital reimbursement and patient flow. Other items included reverting $19.6 million in unused opioid settlement funds from HCAI to DHCS for General Fund offset, and a Rural Health Transformation Program request to increase HCAI spending authority to cover the full federal award. Later, DMHC presented funding requests to implement PBM licensing and financial review requirements under AB 116, modernize the managed care complaint system, and build an electronic claims settlement data system under AB 3275. The final major discussion focused on the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, which opposed the May Revision’s proposed reduction of its Innovation Partnership Fund from $20 million to $10 million and a $6.7 million cut to community advocacy grants. The Commission argued these programs are core to Proposition 1’s goals of statewide innovation and community accountability, while Finance said the proposal is consistent with Proposition 1’s maximum funding levels and reflects a broader effort to prioritize direct services and use unspent prior-year funds; members pressed for more information and questioned whether the cuts would undermine the new behavioral health framework.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'd say we have truly turned the corner with our partners with the institutions of higher ed, acknowledging
• Any changes in categorical funding sources create major winners and losers, as has been acknowledged.
• I would like to acknowledge that the amendment, A3, to the bill softens the impact somewhat by providing
• Any changes in categorical funding sources create major winners and losers, as has been acknowledged.
• I would like to acknowledge that the amendment, A3, to the bill softens the impact somewhat by providing

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I also want to acknowledge the moment that we are in here today.
• I also think it's important to acknowledge that there was a time where we had protections in place, and
• I also think it's important to acknowledge that there was a time where we had protections in place, and
• I also think it's important to acknowledge that there was a time where we had protections in place, and
• that there was a time where acknowledge that there was a time where we<01:25:18.760> had<01:25

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The speaker acknowledged that some of that may be a little out of the scope of the committee, but said
• The speaker acknowledged that some of that may be a little out of the scope of the committee, but said
• The speaker acknowledged that some of that may be a little out of the scope of the committee, but said
• So there has to be an acknowledgement that what we're talking about is actual human people receiving
• <00:36:33.680> that there has to be an acknowledgement that there has to be an acknowledgement

Bills: HF3388, HF400

Keywords: HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance, health insurance, group health carriers, MCHA, MNsure, individual market, premium stabilization, carrier assessment, health insurance assessment, premium security plan account, state innovation waiver, high-risk pool, reinsurance payments, healthcare premiums, insurance carriers, deferral of assessment, financially impaired condition, HF400

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from the prior day and then heard House File 400, a bill described as a defrayal measure for health insurance mandates. Representative Perryman said the bill would not block future mandates, but would require the state to pay the added costs of any new mandated benefits so those costs would not be shifted to premium payers. She and supporters framed the bill as a way to protect affordability for Minnesota employers, workers, and families, especially in the fully insured market. Testimony in support came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Council of Health Plans. They argued that Minnesota has a high number of mandated benefits, that each new mandate adds cost to premiums, and that businesses—especially small and midsize employers—are already struggling with rising health insurance costs. The health plans representative said the bill would use the existing Commerce defrayal process to reimburse plans for eligible mandate-related claims, allowing those costs to be removed from premium rates. Several members echoed support, saying the bill would improve transparency by showing the fiscal impact of proposed mandates and help prevent people from being priced out of coverage. Members also explored how mandates apply in the market and how premiums are set. Deputy Commissioner Julia Dryer explained that, unless otherwise specified, mandates generally apply to the individual, small group, and fully insured large group markets, while self-insured ERISA plans and other markets are generally outside that scope. Representative Elkins noted that the affected market is relatively small and said small businesses are increasingly moving to self-insured plans because of cost. He and others raised concerns about affordability, while Representative Smith argued that mandates often ensure needed care and that the bill shifts costs to taxpayers rather than insurers. Representative Bacham added a personal example from tribal self-insurance, saying preventive physicals had saved lives and asking whether other factors besides mandates are driving insurer costs. No amendments were offered, and the bill was laid over for possible future consideration.

Transcript Highlights:

• I want to acknowledge that everyone on this committee cares about protecting children.
• I<00:14:39.839> want<00:14:39.920> to<00:14:40.079> acknowledge<00:14:40.480>
• that<00:14:40.720> everyone<00:14:41.120> on I want to acknowledge that everyone on
• I want to acknowledge that everyone on this<00:14:41.519> committee<00:14:42.000> cares
• In sum, I want to close by acknowledging the key regulatory challenge, which is to balance the need for

Bills: HF3668, HF2779, HF2771

Keywords: gun violence, public health, Department of Health, prevention, criminal justice, health care transparency, ownership disclosure, control reporting, health care consolidation, private equity, management services organization, MSO, provider organization, health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager, hospital system, affiliate reporting, financial disclosure, public reporting, market concentration

Summary: The House Finance and Policy Committee met on March 2 with a quorum present and heard House File 3668, which would create a state Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The bill author argued the office would treat gun violence as a public health crisis, improve research and coordination, and help reduce deaths and trauma, especially among children. Several supporters testified, including representatives from the Minnesota Medical Association, Protect Minnesota, family medicine, public health, and obstetrics/gynecology, all emphasizing firearm injury and suicide as major public health problems and urging a coordinated, data-driven response. Multiple testifiers shared personal accounts of shootings and their effects on children and families, including the Annunciation shooting, and said the office could help align prevention efforts across health care, law enforcement, and community organizations. Opposition came from the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, which argued the bill would create a permanent taxpayer-funded bureaucracy that could be used to shape firearm policy and restrict a constitutional right. The group said Minnesota should focus instead on enforcing existing laws, prosecuting violent offenders, and providing direct victim services. During committee discussion, Vice Chair Nadeau offered an A2 amendment to move the proposed office from the Department of Health to the Department of Public Safety, citing data-sharing, accountability, and examples from other cities and states; after discussion with the bill author, he withdrew the amendment. Chair Becker then noted existing state and local spending on violence prevention and public safety programs and raised concerns about duplication of effort.

Transcript Highlights:

• 1, Section 38 of the Wyoming Constitution to include a right to make health care decisions but acknowledged
• healthc care decisions but acknowledged healthc care decisions but acknowledged the<01:31:14.320
• They will avoid acknowledging the mere existence of a pre-born child.
• Oftentimes the thing that triggers their realization that they need to seek help was when they acknowledge
• Oftentimes the thing that triggers their realization that they need to seek help was when they acknowledge

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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• We acknowledge that.
• We acknowledge that.
• We acknowledge that.
• /c><01:21:50.000> we the kako pilot program and yes we the kako pilot program and yes we acknowledge
• <01:21:51.199> what acknowledge what acknowledge what with<01:21:53.520> Ellen<01:21:53.920

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint HHS, Agriculture, Environment, Energy, and Intergovernmental Affairs hearing focused first on SB 2262, a pollution and illegal dumping measure. The Department of Health said it stood on its written testimony, and public testimony included support from CARES with suggested amendments to involve the counties in standardized response planning and to address pollution caused by individuals. Members questioned the bill’s fines, where they would go, and how the department would handle carcasses and illegal dumping enforcement. DOH said administrative fines go to the general fund, criminal fines are collected by the Attorney General, carcasses are generally buried by the landowner under existing rules, and DOH mainly regulates solid waste and coordinates with counties and other agencies when violations arise. After discussion, the chair recommended SB 2262 be passed with substantial amendments. The proposed amendments would add DLNR to the task force, deposit all fines into a special fund to support enforcement, allow fines below $5,000 for littering and higher fines for excessive or chronic illegal dumping, and include a January 30, 2050 effective date. The committee adopted the recommendation, with members voting aye. The hearing then moved to the HHS calendar. On SB 2087, relating to health insurance, agencies including DHS, DCCA, the Attorney General, and Labor stood on written testimony, while several advocacy and medical groups testified in support. One Medicaid recipient opposed the bill, arguing the coverage should be immediate rather than phased in over three years. Angela Melody Young supported the bill but urged amendments to prioritize people with disabilities, kupuna, and mothers. Members questioned whether the rural health transformation program could support the bill’s deductible structure; the Department of Human Services said it was unlikely CMS would allow that level of coverage, though rural funds might help in other ways. The committee then moved on to SB 2089, which would expand services eligible for Medicaid prospective payment system reimbursement, hearing support from OHA, DHS, and others, along with testimony about mental health access and training. The transcript also began SB 2106, relating to health and eating disorder prevention, with a student testifying in support and citing youth eating disorder harms, but the discussion was cut off before any action on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you. >> So, with that, um, I would like to acknowledge I often consider our riverports because
• Thank you. >> So, with that, um, I would like to acknowledge I often consider our riverports because
• And as we heard from Bobby Joe earlier, LAR, CPP, all of the acronyms, we acknowledge we're very grateful
• that you acknowledge the need at the city and the county level for additional road funding.
• that you acknowledge the need at the city and the county level for additional road funding.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee approved the October 15 minutes and observed a moment of silence for the victims of the UPS Worldport plane crash. The main presentation was from Transportation Cabinet Commissioner Bobby Joe Lewis on the Local Assistance Road Program/County Priority Projects Program (LAARP/CPP), which was implemented under House Bill 546 and now requires rehabilitation projects to restore roads to original condition, cap funding at $500,000 per project, use a new scoring matrix, include a local match, and submit one photograph per 300 feet of project length. He reported that the 2026-2027 cycle ran from June 1 to October 1 and drew 1,215 project applications from 107 counties and 106 cities, with total submitted project costs of about $121.1 million and about $102.3 million requested after local match. He also said 30% of submissions scored 10s and 22% scored 9s, and that the list of requests and required photos had been submitted to the General Assembly and LRC. Members asked about how scores change over time, whether roads can move from lower scores to 10s, and whether the new process gives a better picture of local needs. Lewis said scores can change based on weather and road conditions, but the new system provides more information and a more standardized evaluation than before. Several members raised concerns about the volume and size of required photographs, suggesting drone footage or video as an alternative; Lewis said the photo requirement has caused confusion and large file uploads, and he was open to considering easier ways to document conditions. Members also discussed continuity in scoring across districts, and Lewis explained that district staff appointed by chief district engineers use a handbook and scoring matrix, with the scores entered into a computer system so evaluators do not see the final score while scoring. The committee also discussed funding levels and carry-forward balances for the program. Lewis said the program began with $20 million authorized in HR92, noted underruns from completed projects, and reported a carry-forward amount that had grown to $355,432.42 available for reauthorization as of October 13. In response to questions, he said the current process concentrates applications into a short window, with 63% of applications arriving in the last few days and 417 on October 1, which created a heavy workload but was completed on time. The meeting then moved to multimodal funding priorities, with Jennifer Kersner of Kentuckians for Better Transportation introducing herself and offering condolences for the UPS aviation incident before beginning her remarks.

Transcript Highlights:

• Before I move into the presentation, I I want to at least take a moment to acknowledge the passing of
• /c><00:00:54.239> a<00:00:54.480> moment<00:00:54.640> to<00:00:54.879> acknowledge
• <00:00:55.360> the least take a moment to acknowledge the least take a moment to acknowledge
• <00:14:19.440> facilities<00:14:20.000> are to acknowledge that DOC facilities are
• to acknowledge that DOC facilities are experiencing<00:14:21.760> uh<00:14:22.160> this

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Well, I appreciate all of you acknowledging that, acknowledging the tremendous risk that this poses to
• Its architects rightly acknowledge what is glaring to me. in my 30th year in policing.
• You can choose to push fear-driven lies or to acknowledge a truth that saves lives. Thank you.
• The city of Austin in 2023 actually acknowledged their discriminatory practices.
• Since June 3rd, 2018, and so, while they've acknowledged this discriminatory practice, it continues.

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB 5, SB 11, SB 12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

Transcript Highlights:

• So we've, I appreciate acknowledging the challenging... ...after the report came out.
• So I appreciate acknowledging the challenging timing that we're in, but we've been really trying to be
• Again, understanding we do need to do a better job protecting the data, acknowledging the violations
• Again, understanding we do need to do a better job protecting the data, acknowledging the violations
• One is the board makeup, which we acknowledge amendments are improving.

Summary: The committee heard several AI- and consumer-protection-related bills, with extensive testimony from authors, supporters, and industry opponents. SB 53 by Senator Wiener would create transparency requirements for large AI developers, including disclosure of safety and security protocols, reporting of critical safety incidents, whistleblower protections, and the CalCompute public cloud. Supporters said it is a narrower, transparency-based follow-up to last year’s vetoed AI safety bill, while opponents argued it still relies too much on company size, could expose trade secrets, and should be narrowed further. The committee approved SB 53 on a do-pass-as-amended vote to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members. SB 766 by Senator Allen would codify the FTC’s Cars Rule and create a three-day cooling-off period for certain used-car purchases, along with stronger disclosure rules on pricing, add-ons, and government affiliation claims. Supporters said it would save consumers money and time and help buyers avoid bad deals, while dealer and industry groups said amendments addressed many of their concerns. Several former opponents moved to neutral, and the committee passed SB 766 unanimously as amended to Appropriations. SB 7 by Senator McNerney would regulate automated decision-making systems in employment by requiring notice, human review for discipline and termination, and limits on predictive behavior analysis. Labor and consumer advocates supported the bill as a safeguard against biased or overly automated workplace decisions, while employer and industry groups raised concerns about scope, notice burdens, and the predictive-analysis ban. The committee passed SB 7 to Appropriations on a 4-2 vote, with the roll held open. SB 833, also by Senator McNerney, would require human oversight of AI used in critical infrastructure, along with training and system assessments; it drew limited opposition focused on scope, and the committee passed it as amended to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote, also holding the roll open. Later, the committee took up SB 11, which would address AI-generated voice, image, and video cloning and deepfakes by clarifying likeness protections, requiring consumer warnings, and addressing misuse and evidence tampering. Supporters framed it as a targeted response to nonconsensual deepfakes, while industry groups said recent amendments improved the bill but still had concerns about penalties and warning language. The committee also heard SB 720, the Safer Streets Act, which would let cities opt into a revised red-light camera system that shifts from driver to owner liability, removes facial identification, makes violations civil rather than criminal, and directs revenue toward transportation safety projects; the author presented the bill, but the transcript ends before any final action on SB 720.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair Vang, and then also I want to acknowledge AMPERS for the work that you guys are doing, and going
• I just wanted to make a comment, not a question, but I just want to acknowledge that publicly that we've
• I also want to acknowledge AMPERS for the work that you guys are doing, and going off of my colleague
• I just wanted to make a comment, not a question, but I just want to acknowledge that publicly that we've
• that publicly uh that we've acknowledge that publicly uh that we've been<01:04:01.359> longtime

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

Transcript Highlights:

• But that's the type of mentality that we need to acknowledge and encounter.
• But that's the type of mentality that we need to acknowledge and encounter.
• But that's the type of mentality that we need to acknowledge and encounter.
• But that's the type of mentality that we need to acknowledge and encounter.
• But that's the type of mentality that we need to acknowledge and encounter.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But I can’t go without also acknowledging Charlie Kirk, a modern-day civil rights leader, so to speak
• But I can’t go without also acknowledging Charlie Kirk, a modern-day civil rights leader, so to speak
• If we're going to acknowledge invidious discrimination, we have to acknowledge it in all of its forms
• <03:14:04.640> invidious If we're going to acknowledge invidious If we're going to acknowledge
• discrimination, we have to acknowledge discrimination, we have to acknowledge it<03:14:07.520>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of the Governor's plan, what she had put into HB 2, and I think that it is important for us to acknowledge
• of the Governor's plan, what she had put into HB 2, and I think that it is important for us to acknowledge
• of the Governor's plan, what she had put into HB 2, and I think that it is important for us to acknowledge
• of the Governor's plan, what she had put into HB 2, and I think that it is important for us to acknowledge
• <00:10:20.320> the<00:10:20.920> very us to acknowledge the very us to acknowledge

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Division 2 Finance Committee work session focused primarily on House Bill 115 and a proposed amendment, 114H, which would carry over language from HB 2 into HB 115 and place limits on Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs). Representative Murray described the amendment as a way to keep the 350% federal poverty eligibility cap, require students to have attended a charter public school in grades K-12 for the preceding year before entering the voucher system, and add guardrails against universal eligibility. She argued the state was facing a severe budget crisis, that expanding EFAs would divert money from other programs, and that public testimony and local votes showed widespread opposition to expansion. She also cited a letter from former Finance chair Neil Kirk opposing expansion. Other members responded that the committee should not revisit policy already decided by the House, though some said the amendment was fair to discuss because of its fiscal implications and supported it on that basis. The discussion then broadened into a debate over the fiscal impact of universal vouchers and the reliability of enrollment and cost estimates. Representative Luno argued that prior EFA projections had relied on assumptions that could badly underestimate state exposure, pointing to Arizona as a cautionary example and saying New Hampshire should not expand the program without better analysis. Representative Papovich similarly warned that universal eligibility could create a large, unexpected cost, estimating a potential exposure of about $285 million based on school-age children not currently in public, charter, or EFA programs. In contrast, Representative Weyler said EFAs can save money because public school spending is already high and parents using EFAs still pay taxes and take on more responsibility for their children’s education. After discussion, Representative Murray moved to accept the amendment, and Representative Bean seconded it. There was some procedural clarification about voting on the original bill and the amendment. The transcript ends before a final recorded vote on the amendment or on HB 115 itself, though the committee had also been told it would likely reconsider several retained bills later in the week, including HB 129, HB 133, HB 671, and HB 781.