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• They probably have to deal with the same parent, I would imagine.
• Page 727 is the core for Imagination Library.
• play the lottery because it's a tax on people who can't do math, but I can't imagine, I can't imagine
• I would imagine all of the... Knock on wood, not right now. Right?
• Well, we just I would imagine all of the... Knock on wood, not right now. Right.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• unprecedented number of residents coming for food support throughout 2025, but as I'm sure you can imagine
• , we've seen a sharp increase imagine, we've seen a sharp increase just<01:34:24.480><c> in</c><01:34
• As one KLK High School student said, PAC has provided me with more opportunities than I can ever imagine
• Mahalo for your consideration of this request. for Museums and Library Sciences had all for Museums and
• Library Sciences had all of<02:34:38.640><c> its</c><02:34:38.880><c> funding</c><02:34:39.200><c> cut

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: This joint informational briefing focused on Act 310 grants and aid, with committee members hearing one-minute testimony from organizations first in person and then by Zoom. At the outset, the chairs explained there would be no Q&A during the briefing and asked testifiers to focus on how federal cuts were affecting their work. The meeting was organized by registration number and included both neighbor island and Oʻahu applicants. Testimony centered on organizations seeking state support to offset federal funding losses or anticipated reductions. Health and social service providers described impacts from Medicaid, SNAP, ACA subsidy, Title X, and other federal changes, including Aloha Care, Community Clinic of Maui, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, West Hawaiʻi Community Health Center, Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center, Hawaiʻi Youth Services Network, Alcoholic Rehabilitation Services of Hawaiʻi, and Kokua Kalihi Valley. Other groups highlighted losses affecting food security, housing, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience, including the Kohala Center, Feeding Hawaiʻi Together, Hawaiian Lending and Investments, Dynamic Community Solutions, and the Pacific Tsunami Museum. Several arts, youth, and education organizations also testified, including Hawaiʻi Literacy, Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony, Honolulu Theatre for the Youth, Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaiʻi, Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi, Kids Hurt Too Hawaiʻi, and US Vets, each requesting funding to preserve programs and staffing. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing. The only action was procedural: the chairs moved through the applicant list, limited testimony time, and then transitioned from neighbor island in-person testimony to Oʻahu and later Zoom participants.

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• In 2024 and 2025, the Health Capital Group, the CBO, the National Library of Medicine, the Berkeley Research
• In 2020, the CBO, the National Library of Medicine, the Berkeley Research Group, and about a half dozen
• establishes that every practitioner under the purview of the commission has access to the Healwa library
• available, it might make sense for them to be able to utilize them in areas that are beyond my imagination

Bills: SB5420, SB5877, SB5868, SB5109, SB5832, SB5922, SB5944, SB5988, SB6065, SB6103, SB6151

Keywords: veterans, military spouses, service members, uniformed services, National Guard, reservists, active duty, qualifying discharge, veterans preference, hiring preference, public employment, state benefits, license renewal, professional licensing, retirement service credit, pension, public retirement system, Washington RCW, military leave, reemployment rights

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• a printable absentee ballot application online or pick one up from any USPS post office or public library
• can find the forms online at elections.hawaii.gov, or you can also go to a post office or a state library
• also um go to a post office or<00:13:19.200><c> a</c><00:13:19.360><c> state</c><00:13:19.519><c> library
• </c> or a state library and pick up a form. or a state library and pick up a form. uh<00:13:22.959><c

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• KDLA is the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, and the State Records Center provides storage
• "Senator Rawlings, the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, that just seems like such an excessive
• for</c><00:40:08.960><c> Li</c> the um Kentucky Department for Li the um Kentucky Department for Li Library
• ><c> Archives,</c><00:40:11.040><c> that</c><00:40:11.280><c> just</c><00:40:11.440><c> seems</c> Library
• and Archives, that just seems Library and Archives, that just seems like<00:40:11.920><c> such</c><00

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Capital Planning Advisory Board met for its first meeting of the year, confirmed a quorum, approved the prior year’s minutes, and welcomed new co-chairs and members. The board reviewed the capital planning timeline and a list of agencies that submitted plans but would not testify. Members were reminded to keep presentations brief because of a packed agenda. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented first, outlining priorities centered on public safety, infrastructure preservation, and preventive maintenance. Its requests included a $21 million maintenance pool, phase two funding for a new state public health laboratory, construction of an 18-bed children’s psychiatric hospital, and several projects at Western State Hospital and Western State Nursing Facility, including HVAC work, cooling tower repair or replacement, and chiller plant repiping. Additional projects covered elevator upgrades at Hazlewood and phased cottage renovations at Oakwood. Board members asked about vacant buildings, the cost per bed for the youth psychiatric facility, and the relationship between the CHFS youth facility and a separate DJJ facility; CHFS said the youth facility would serve DCBS-involved youth and be separate from the DJJ project. The Kentucky Department of Education then described its state-operated facilities, including the Kentucky School for the Deaf, the Kentucky School for the Blind, and the FFA leadership training center. Its priorities included additional funding for the FFA classroom and activity building, a rewrite of the SEEK education finance application system, renovation and repair of the FFA swimming pool, electrical upgrades, campus education enhancements, safety and security work, door and window replacements, and HVAC maintenance. Members asked about student outcomes, the size and cost of the swimming pool project, and construction cost assumptions; KDE said it tracks student outcomes through special education staff and that current estimates reflect higher post-COVID construction costs. The Education and Labor Cabinet began its presentation with 12 priority projects, including a state labor exchange system, renovation of the McDow Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and a new adult education and family literacy management information system. The cabinet said the labor exchange would connect job seekers and employers at no cost, while the McDow renovation was needed because the 30-year-old facility faces safety and code concerns. The cabinet planned to continue through the remaining priorities and answer questions at the end of its presentation.

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• HB5460 by Schaffner relates to the display of explicit material in public libraries and is referred to
• HB5485 by Money relates to the standards for a school district library collection of element policies
• HB5616 by Howard relates to the Texas Presidential Library Promotion Program and Fund for the Committee
• HB5636 relates to the use, curation, and censorship of library materials at public libraries for the

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• before the Senate for its final passage: An Act Further Regulating Appointments to the Acton Memorial Library

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up several local and private bills for final action. It passed to be enacted An Act Further Regulating Appointments to the Acton Memorial Library (H-4173) and passed to be reenacted, as amended, An Act Increasing the Membership of the Board of Health of the Town of Marblehead from Three to Five Members (H-3912). The chamber also considered two bills on third reading and passed both to be engrossed: a sick leave bank bill for Amy Tangway, a Trial Court employee (H.4647), and a bill changing the title and substance of a Dalton measure to remove the town resident requirement for the town manager (H.4210). In each case, the questions were put and the ayes prevailed without recorded opposition. The Senate then received a House petition from Brian M. Ashe seeking legislation to further regulate dogs and kennels. The petition was taken up under suspension of Joint Rule 12 and referred to the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government after the rule was suspended by voice vote. The Senate also adopted an order setting its next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Finally, Senator Tarr moved that the Senate adjourn, and the motion was adopted by voice vote. The Senate adjourned to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.

Bills: SJR39, SJR47, SB227, SB1942, SB1627, SB625, SB1716, SB1303, SB2180, SB504, SB1209, SB1448, SB1597, SB1679, SB2182, SB2112, SB2170, SB2084, SB1496, SB1595, SB1655, SB1876, SB1621, SB1944, SB1266, SB2072, SB2104, SB1769, SB1827

Keywords: property valuation, tax limit, homestead, income threshold, elderly, constitutional amendment, voter ID, elections, Oklahoma, proof of identity, gross production tax, ad valorem tax, property exemption, Oklahoma Tax Commission, oil and gas production, regulatory impact, economic implications, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity

Bills: SJR39, SJR47, SB227, SB1942, SB1627, SB625, SB1716, SB1303, SB2180, SB504, SB1209, SB1448, SB1597, SB1679, SB2182, SB2112, SB2170, SB2084, SB1496, SB1595, SB1655, SB1876, SB1621, SB1944, SB1266, SB2072, SB2104, SB1769, SB1827

Keywords: property valuation, tax limit, homestead, income threshold, elderly, constitutional amendment, voter ID, elections, Oklahoma, proof of identity, gross production tax, ad valorem tax, property exemption, Oklahoma Tax Commission, oil and gas production, regulatory impact, economic implications, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity

Summary: The House convened, the roll was called, and the chamber proceeded with the day’s order of business, including an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several floor presentations and announcements. The chaplain delivered a Holy Week message centered on Easter, resurrection, and overcoming fear, followed by the Pledge and a series of recognitions for guests and birthdays. Representative Rosecrants presented a citation recognizing April 2 as World Autism Day and Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, with members from the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma present in the gallery. The House also welcomed students from MacArthur Middle School, Leadership Guthrie, and the Tuttle High School football team, which was recognized for winning the 2025 Class 4A state championship. Additional announcements noted the Artemis mission’s progress, committee meeting schedules, and other personal and district updates from members. No bills were debated or voted on in the portion provided. The only formal action taken at the end of the meeting was a motion to adjourn, which was adopted without objection, and the House adjourned until Monday, April 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

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• And as you can imagine, buildings built in the 1970s were not sustainable.
• Similarly, I wonder how you're imagining the rollout of grant programs and how you're thinking about
• But to be honest, I never imagined I would get to learn in spaces like this.
• So you can imagine what this moment feels like for the two of us to be here representing the community
• So you can imagine what this moment feels like for the two of us to be here representing the community

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Higher Education held its second public hearing of the 194th General Court on capital investments in higher education, focusing primarily on H.54, the Bright Act, along with H.1426/S.949 on green and healthy public colleges and universities and deferred maintenance, and H.1424 on capital investment in Gateway Cities. Chairs and administration officials framed the hearing as a response to aging campus infrastructure, climate goals, workforce needs, and federal pressures on higher education, and explained that testimony would be taken from pre-registered speakers in person and virtually. University of Massachusetts leaders strongly supported the Bright Act, describing large deferred maintenance backlogs, aging buildings, and the need to decarbonize campuses while modernizing research and teaching facilities. UMass officials said the bill would help keep tuition and fees lower by reducing the need for campuses to finance capital work themselves, and argued that the investments would improve competitiveness, support research, and create construction jobs. Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Secretary of Education Tuttweiler, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Gorzkowicz also backed the bill, saying it would leverage Fair Share surtax revenues for a proposed $2.5 billion in campus investments plus additional targeted grants, and that it would support affordability, economic growth, and climate resilience. Committee members asked about the balance between deferred maintenance and decarbonization, the role of grant programs versus direct spending, the impact on tuition and fees, and how the plan would help campuses respond to federal cuts such as NIH and NSF funding. Administration officials said the proposal was designed to be phased in quickly, with some projects ready to start immediately and others taking longer, and that the grant programs would be structured to include all campuses equitably. They also said the plan would build on an existing financing model similar to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund and could help campuses avoid future tuition increases tied to capital costs. Additional testimony came from MassBay Community College, where President David Podell and recent nursing graduate Deanna Cavazos described the benefits of a new Framingham campus building and said community colleges need modern labs, better planning capacity, and deferred maintenance support to serve the enrollment growth from MassReconnect and MassEducate. State university leaders, including President Mary Grant, President Linda Thompson, and President John Keenan, said their campuses face outdated classrooms, insufficient electrical capacity, and aging facilities, and urged passage of the Bright Act as a long-overdue investment in student success and workforce preparation.

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• Health insurance reimbursement, library funding, Wyoming investment in nursing.
• As you can imagine, federal requirements on subrecipient monitoring, reporting back to the federal government
• As you can imagine, federal requirements on subrecipient monitoring, reporting back to the federal government
• As you can imagine, federal requirements on subrecipient monitoring, reporting back to the federal government
• As you can imagine, federal requirements on subrecipient monitoring, reporting back to the federal government

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

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• So Google, as you probably know, digitized millions of books from research library collections, and it
• And so it might be important for us to think about exactly how we imagine AB 2013 and the EU AI Act being
• And that's because of drops in enrollment and things that you might imagine.
• Imagine if we'd done that with Napster.
• Imagine if we'd done that with Napster.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee and Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational hearing at Stanford on the intersection of artificial intelligence, copyright, transparency, and California’s creative economy. Chairs and members emphasized that the hearing was not on a specific bill and no vote would be taken. Opening remarks framed the issue as balancing protection for artists and other rights holders with the need to keep AI innovation and related economic activity thriving in California, while noting that federal action is unlikely and that state policy may influence national standards. The first panel featured Professor Pamela Samuelson and Stanford researcher Rishi Bommasani. Samuelson reviewed the current copyright litigation landscape, including dozens of lawsuits over AI training, and explained the fair use framework, the Google Books precedent, and the uncertainty around newer theories such as market dilution. She said states can likely regulate transparency, deepfakes, privacy, and safety, but warned that some proposals may be preempted by federal copyright law. Bommasani described widespread opacity around training data among major California AI companies, discussed AB 2013 and the EU AI Act as transparency models, and identified gaps in disclosure design, enforcement, and whether transparency alone can address copyright and IP concerns. Members asked about open-source models, opt-outs, machine unlearning, user data, and state options for protecting creators. The second panel included SAG-AFTRA board member Jason George, Animation Guild president Danny Lynn, and OpenAI copyright counsel Mark Gray. George and Lynn argued that AI training on performers’ and artists’ work without consent or compensation threatens jobs, bargaining power, and reputations, and they supported stronger transparency and licensing requirements so creators can identify when their work is used. Gray said AI is already being used as a productivity tool and highlighted partnerships between AI companies and publishers, record labels, and studios, while arguing that specific harmful uses such as deepfakes should be regulated directly rather than restricting general-purpose AI development. Committee members discussed labeling and watermarking of AI-generated content, transparency around model use, and whether state law should require more detailed disclosure of training data; no formal action was taken.

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• They could end up on an email list that they're going to get emails about all libraries or, you know,
• They could end up on an email list that they're going to get emails about all libraries or, you know,
• new</c> to provide feedback on the new to provide feedback on the new Southellale<01:03:56.240><c> Library
• and they give their Southellale Library and they give their contact<01:03:58.400><c> information,</c
• or you know something else all libraries or you know something else that<01:04:14.079><c> um</c><01:

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee approved the October 15, 2025 minutes and then held a broader discussion on current challenges with data retention and government transparency. Judy Randall of the Office of the Legislative Auditor said historical data is essential for post-audits, which often look back three to five years, and that retention decisions must balance audit needs with the burden of separating public and nonpublic data. She described the records-retention panel process as informal and largely based on individual judgment, noting she had objected to a proposed 60-day email retention period and generally uses a three-year guideline, though she said that standard is not grounded in a formal rule. Members discussed whether auditing standards should set retention periods, with Randall saying auditing is a good starting point but other offices, including the attorney general, also have needs, and that some agency discretion is unavoidable because of the gray area between official records and non-records. Representative Elkins raised the related principle of data minimization, arguing that government should not keep data longer than needed and citing a University of Minnesota legacy data warehouse breach as an example of the risks of retaining unnecessary sensitive information. Randall agreed that data no longer needed is a liability and said her office purges workpapers after five years. Representative Scott pressed whether three years is enough for fraud investigations and financial records; Randall responded that a reasonableness standard is needed and that longer retention can produce diminishing returns, though she said she would follow up on whether financial records should be treated differently. Tanya Tacker of the Rum River Special Education Cooperative testified in support of updating Minnesota’s data-retention laws for schools. She said districts want to protect student information and maintain transparency, but the current general retention schedule dates to 1985 and 2000 and does not reflect digital records, modern systems, or the volume of special education data. She urged modernizing the schedule, clarifying what must be kept in paper versus digitized form, aligning state rules with IDEA and other federal requirements, and providing practical guidance and tools. Members praised the specificity of her recommendations. Dr. BB Newman testified that retention failures in St. Anthony Village have made it difficult to obtain routine municipal and police data, with records delayed, missing, or inconsistently produced and no clear explanation of what systems were searched or whether records were destroyed. Newman argued these gaps undermine statutory access rights and force residents into costly litigation, and recommended stronger retention auditing, documentation of destruction, mandatory disclosure of systems searched, and consequences for noncompliance. In response to questions, Senate counsel said there is generally no direct penalty, but affected parties may seek mandamus, Data Practices Act claims, or informal mediation/opinions from the Data Practices Office. The discussion closed with calls for clearer standards and possible legislative updates to improve compliance and transparency.

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• centers that the commissioner talked about, the 55 centers, but we also deliver services in about 75 libraries
• centers that the commissioner talked about, the 55 centers, but we also deliver services in about 75 libraries
• centers that the commissioner talked about, the 55 centers, but we also deliver services in about 75 libraries
• centers that the commissioner talked about, the 55 centers, but we also deliver services in about 75 libraries
• centers that the commissioner talked about, the 55 centers, but we also deliver services in about 75 libraries

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I mean, I can't imagine being a handicapped person and waiting for that dog and loving that dog, then
• I mean, I can't imagine being a handicapped person and waiting for that dog and loving that dog, then
• I mean, I can't imagine being a handicapped person and waiting for that dog and loving that dog, then
• I mean, I can't imagine being a handicapped person and waiting for that dog and loving that dog, then
• I mean, I can't imagine being a handicapped person and waiting for that dog and loving that dog, then

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on a bill arising from the Lee case involving animal seizures and humane society involvement. Members and the commissioner discussed concerns about due process, lack of clear notice to animal owners, the need for owners to understand when they are surrendering ownership, and whether humane agents should have additional training or certification. Several members also questioned the role of the NH SPCA and humane societies, the absence of oversight, and whether there was any financial or policy conflict in their involvement. The commissioner said the Department of Agriculture does not have a direct relationship with humane societies, but does coordinate with police on seizures, and noted that problems tend to arise when agencies do not consult the department first. Testimony and discussion focused on possible fixes to the bill, including clearer written notice of rights, requiring a third-party qualified veterinarian or other neutral evaluator, establishing the condition of animals at the time of seizure for later court proceedings, and possibly using teleconferencing with a veterinarian in limited circumstances. Some members suggested the bill may need a broader study committee, while others said it should be amended now rather than delayed. The chair said the bill would be worked on further and sent to the subcommittee for more detailed review. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 250, which would allow local governing bodies to regulate dog muzzling. Representative Jodi Newell testified that the bill was intended to let municipalities respond to dangerous dogs, citing Keene’s attempt to require muzzling after a serious incident but lack of clear authority under current law. Deborah LeBlanc also testified about a dog attack that seriously injured her dog and said a muzzle requirement could have prevented the attack. Committee members asked about the incident, existing dog-control laws, and whether the dog had been leashed; the discussion suggested the bill was meant to clarify local authority over muzzling as a public safety measure.

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• range of these projects includes water and wastewater treatment plants, public safety buildings, libraries
• Um, as you can imagine, we're all very sensitive to particular data that may be out there for individuals
• Um as<00:26:17.160><c> you</c><00:26:17.280><c> can</c><00:26:17.400><c> imagine,</c><00:26:17.760><c
• > we're</c><00:26:17.880><c> all</c><00:26:18.000><c> very</c> as you can imagine, we're all very as
• you can imagine, we're all very sensitive<00:26:19.120><c> to</c><00:26:20.000><c> particular</c><00:

Bills: HF4364, HF4821, HF4543, HF3945

Keywords: Central and Eastern European Affairs, ethnic council, advisory council, Minnesota state government, immigrant communities, refugees, humanitarian parolees, Ukraine, Poland, Croatia, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Czech Republic, Baltic states, Slovakia, Slovenia, Kosovo, Russia

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• We have also established partnerships with AIA Louisiana, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System,
• As someone who has done this process myself, it does take a longer period of time, as you can imagine
• As someone who has done this process myself, it does take a longer period of time, as you can imagine
• And so, imagine going to the polls in the fall and you see seven constitutional amendments, congressional
• No, we could have never imagined the questions about guns and all of these initiatives in 1974.

Bills: HB117, HB228, HB250, HB260, HB393, HB400, HB446, HB534, HB551, HB576, HB842

Keywords: Department of State, statutory entities, re-creation, termination, Louisiana laws, Department of State Civil Service, Louisiana legislation, government re-creation, authority termination, financial disclosure, public servants, ethics, immediate family, transparency, legislators, transportation, foreign travel, cultural exchange, public service, HB393

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• And those of you that haven't seen one, just imagine an ATM when you walk into a business.
• 32.960><c> just</c> those of you that haven't seen one, just those of you that haven't seen one, just imagine
• :35:34.480><c> you</c><00:35:34.600><c> walk</c><00:35:34.880><c> into</c><00:35:35.160><c> a</c> imagine
• an ATM when you walk into a imagine an ATM when you walk into a business. business. business.
• Senate Bill 40, Senator Boswell, an act relating to public library district boards of trustees.

Keywords: 958, all

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• And I'd say to them, imagine that over the weekend I came in and blew up the school.
• And you can imagine what teenagers might say.
• And at the end of these three years, I would imagine that the state would continue to then develop another
• She Meant to come here because we've adopted the imagination and the Library for Ages 0 to 5.

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• They provide white papers as well for us to be able to even create a digital library where, at this level
• PIG meetings, the reason why we have the PIGs is for the permitted interaction group, is because imagine
• PIG meetings, the reason why we have the PIGs is for the permitted interaction group, is because imagine

Keywords: 910, house, all