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• We agree that legislative action is necessary.
• Senator Pittman requests legislative leave for Senator Yaw.
• Prosecutors agree, reform advocates agree, we agree.
• impacts how the legislation will be enacted.
• We do need to pass legislation on this issue, and I think legislation along the lines that my colleague

Keywords: Scheduler, 972, senate, all

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• It is ordered to the Legislative Bureau.
• It is ordered to the Legislative Bureau.
• It is ordered to the Legislative Bureau.
• It is ordered to the Legislative Bureau.
• It is ordered to the Legislative Bureau.

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• <00:04:06.959> law of legislative affairs for law of legislative affairs for law enforcement
• area just doesn't make um legislative area just doesn't make um legislative sense<01:08:44.400><
• legislative findings. legislative findings.
• <02:55:09.840> particular legislative findings in this particular legislative findings in
• the proposed legislation is premature. the proposed legislation is premature.

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• She can't legislate, but...
• Appropriation is the legislative authority, not the executive authority.
• Is there a way we could improve that legislation?
• And so as a legislative body and we're looking at different revenue streams.
• I don't know that we can legislate for some of these things to happen.

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• over the years to address, I look forward to continuing bipartisan efforts to champion meaningful legislation
• This legislation was intended to ensure that carbon capture projects at all types of facilities can be
• If you can get back to us on that, I think your answers would be very helpful to our permitting reform
• So a lot of the information that we've talked about today in terms of Class VI permitting and reform.
• This legislation includes language specifically to streamline the permitting process for CO2 pipelines

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• Title reform aligns with the legal framework with how manufactured homes actually function as permanent
• Title<00:08:46.440> reform<00:08:46.800> aligns<00:08:47.200> with<00:08:47.280>
• the<00:08:47.360> legal Title reform aligns with the legal Title reform aligns with the
• Title reform will unlock lower housing.
• Title reform will unlock lower cost<00:08:54.000> Fannie<00:08:54.240> and<00:08:54.320

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• of states have done tort reform, but not specifically targeted to reduce the cost of insurance.
• The commissioner said a number of states have done tort reform, but not specifically targeted to reduce
• <00:14:40.440> not<00:14:40.720> specifically have done tort reform not specifically
• have done tort reform not specifically targeted<00:14:42.440> at<00:14:43.040> to<00:14
• I specifically focus on anti-trans legislation and anti-trans litigation.

Bills: HB1573, HB1645, HB1875, HB1898, HB2121

Keywords: electronic smoking devices, e-liquids, certification, FDA, state law, penalties, compliance, directory, public health, nonprofit, child welfare, liability, insurance, legal protections, Hawaii, health care, reproductive rights, gender-affirming care, privacy, civil liability

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1573, which would create state enforcement authority over unauthorized e-cigarette products and related tobacco enforcement. Supporters including SHPDA, the Department of Health, the Attorney General’s office, Hawaii Public Health Institute, and others said the bill would help protect youth from unauthorized vaping products, give the state tools to enforce an FDA-authorized product list, and add penalties and inspection authority. A committee member asked whether enforcement staff were available and what penalties would apply; the response was that existing tobacco investigators would take on the work, and the bill includes civil penalties, seizure authority, and possible license revocation referrals. The measure drew both support and opposition testimony, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 1645, relating to liability for child welfare service providers. The Insurance Division said it was aware of the insurance-cost problem, had raised the issue with the NAIC, and was exploring a captive insurance option, while suggesting the legislature consider additional appropriations to DHS to cover higher contract costs. Supporters, including Parents and Children Together and Hawaii Insurance Council, argued the bill would help child welfare providers obtain insurance and continue critical services. Opponents, including the Hawaii Association for Justice, warned that removing joint and several liability could leave victims undercompensated and might not actually lower premiums. The insurance commissioner said other states have done tort reform in this area, but the committee was told it is not clear the bill would reduce insurance costs. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on HB 1875, which would protect access to gender-affirming care in Hawaii and shield patients and providers from out-of-state legal actions. Support came from the Hawaii State Youth Commission, LGBTQ+ and public health groups, medical professionals, ACLU Hawaii, Planned Parenthood, and others, who said gender-affirming care is evidence-based, medically necessary, and important for patient privacy, provider stability, and continuity of care. Several witnesses asked for amendments to the bill’s definition language. Opposition testimony came from individuals and groups including Hawaii Christian Coalition, Leeward Republican Women’s Club, and others, who argued the bill could expose children to irreversible decisions and that more research is needed. The chair noted roughly 176 supporters and about 40 opponents testified. No final action or vote was reported in the excerpt.

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• Two important remaining elements of enacting bail reform in Texas: Senate Bill 3073 and Senate Joint
• As you know, back in 2019, When we started making some of the jail reforms, we began gathering more data
• Because under other legislation that we've previously set up. ...to try to deal with passing bad officers
• Because that information is not out to him, and I think it was Senator Huffman's legislation last session
• The legislation that Senator Huffman passed last session...

Bills: SB3073, SJR87

Keywords: Texas criminal procedure, magistrate, probable cause, written findings, arrest review, criminal justice, Article 15.17, pretrial release, judicial recordkeeping, court transparency, law enforcement, defendant rights, criminal proceedings, no probable cause, magistrate findings, bail reform, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, public safety, 1185

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• It's not a bill like bail reform or something that you're going to see tangible results immediately.
• It's not a bill like bail reform or something that you're going to see tangible results immediately.
• It's not a bill like bail reform or something that you're going to see tangible results immediately.
• It's not a bill like bail reform or something that you're going to see tangible results immediately.
• <01:01:47.240> badge about you wearing your legislative badge about you wearing your legislative

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• I just want to kind of touch on this piece of legislation to the members.
• I just want to kind of touch on this piece of legislation to the members.
• Lastly, cites the legislation as the Military Police to Peace Officer Pathway Act.
• So-called sanctuary jurisdictions have put up legislative roadblocks.
• SB 1055 directly... ...jurisdictions have put up legislative roadblocks.

Bills: SB1032, SB1055, SB1107

Keywords: corrections oversight, funding, state budget, criminal justice, reform, immigration enforcement, law enforcement, illegal aliens, state legislation, civil penalties, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy

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• It also reforms faculty senates.
• Without SB 1,... ...those reforms are just words on paper.
• legislation, they're equipped to swiftly address misconduct.
• I think it's— Senator Perry's legislation. Senator Sparks.
• Texas State Senate in the closing days of the 89th legislative session.

Bills: SB27, SB1494, SB2121, SB2373, SB2431, SB1, SB8, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB30, SB37, SB260, SB268, SB331, SB379, SB441, SB447, SB457, SB568, SB650, SB763, SB1405, SB1506, SB1540, SB1566, SB1610, SB1637, SB1660, SB2018, SB2024, SB2217, SB2308, SB2337, SB2601, SB2753, SB2878, SB2900, SB2972, SB3059, HB4, HB40, HB46, HB119, HB145, HB300, HB493, HB705, HB1545, HB2011, HB2017, HB2067, HB2516, HB2885, HB2963, HB2974, HB3071, HB3372, HB3556, HB3595, HB3642, HB3909, HB5138, HB5246, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3045, SB3071, HB796, HB1523, HB5294, HB748, HB3395, HB180, HB3171, HB146, HB5596, HB5694, HB1135, HB3225, HB186, HB1449, HB3793, HB112, HB104, HB3336, HB3520, HB3320, HB5663, HB2399, HB111, HB3483, HB4580, HB3748, HB632, HB4730, HB5690, HB5689, HB3385, HB4359, HB5381, HB123, HB5606, HB1057, HB3664, HCR141, HCR40, HCR59, SR634, SR687, SR703, SR709, SR715, SB1494, SB2121, SB2373, SB2431, HB46, SB1, SB8, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB37, SB260, SB331, SB379, SB441, SB447, SB457, SB568, SB763, SB1405, SB1540, SB1566, SB2018, SB2308, SB2337, SB2878, SB3059, HB705, HB2017, HB2067, HB3071, HB3372, HB3556, HB3595, HB3909, HB5246

Keywords: elections, local governance, political subdivisions, general elections, Texas Election Code, data brokers, personal data, regulation, business entities, consumer protection, financial exploitation, artificial intelligence, phishing, legal liability, criminal offense, civil penalty, foreign language, study abroad, higher education, language credit

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• They're three-year appropriations but paid out of the public education reform fund.
• Rec. have innovation zone funding in the public education reform funds.
• Chair, members of committee, Kelly Clinton, Legislative Finance Committee.
• Committee, Kelly Clinton, Legislative Finance Committee.
• What does it do for meeting the legislation?

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• on the DUI reform this year.
• Jim Lindberg, Friends Committee on Legislation of California, in support.
• Jim Lindberg, Friends Committee on Legislation of California, opposed.
• So we encourage legislators to look at that instead.
• Assembly Bill 1810 is not a measured regulatory reform.

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• Tyler, Maryland, and New York have all introduced similar legislation.
• System reform simply cannot happen without the voices of those most directly impacted.
• This legislation is straightforward, as you've heard already.
• I'm executive director of the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform.
• I'm Executive Director of the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform.

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on a package of Department of Children and Families bills focused on care and protection proceedings, sibling placement, parenting time, foster parent eligibility, adoption timelines, and a proposed Harmony Montgomery Commission. Rep. Marjorie Decker framed her bills as a set intended to reduce trauma for children removed from home by promoting sibling placement, visitation, cultural continuity, and limits on barriers to foster/adoptive placement. Witnesses from CASA, the Massachusetts Child Welfare Coalition, CPCS, and others generally supported the sibling-placement and parenting-time bills and the Harmony Commission, while several urged that the commission include a birth parent with lived experience and that its scope remain focused on child safety and family rights. A former juvenile court judge also supported the Harmony Commission, citing failures in the Harmony Montgomery case and broader concerns about DCF power and child representation. No votes were taken during the hearing. A large portion of the hearing focused on Senate 114, the “Family Protection and Transparency Act,” which would require DCF to provide families with written and verbal notice of their rights during investigations, including the right to remain silent, consult counsel, and refuse entry absent legal authority except in emergencies. Supporters included parents, former foster youth, attorneys, advocates, and a peer mentor, many of whom described personal experiences of confusion, coercion, retaliation, and family separation when DCF became involved. They argued the bill would improve due process, language access, transparency, and accountability without limiting DCF’s emergency powers. Several witnesses also described intergenerational DCF involvement and said families often need resources and legal guidance rather than punitive intervention. Testimony on House 268 emphasized the importance of keeping siblings together in foster care whenever possible. Advocates cited research showing better mental health, educational, and reunification outcomes when siblings remain together, and several young people testified about being separated from brothers and sisters and the lasting impact of that separation. CPCS supported the bill and said regular sibling visitation should be required when joint placement is not possible. House 269, 270, 271, 288, and 293 were also on the notice, but the transcript reflects little or no testimony on some of those measures. The hearing concluded after the committee heard from all scheduled witnesses and invited written testimony for additional details.

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• We think that's what Minnesotans expect of their legislators.
• We have seen this week, unfortunately, an attempted legislative coup to try to kick out one of our members
• To do that, we must pass structural reforms that curb the unchecked power of monopolies and corporate
• The legislative session sort of unofficially begins once we get the February forecast.
• <00:14:36.320> session<00:14:36.639> sort<00:14:36.800> of no the legislative

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House DFL leaders held a press event outlining their priorities and criticizing Republicans for what they described as illegitimate or sham proceedings in the Minnesota House. Speakers said Democrats would focus on affordability, workers, families, and protecting prior DFL accomplishments, while opposing efforts they said would roll back paid family and medical leave, clean energy, Dreamer access to higher education, reproductive rights, consumer protections, and universal school meals. Individual members highlighted issue areas for the coming session: Children and Families Chair Kaohly Her emphasized child care, food security, and support for parents and caregivers; Health Finance and Policy Chair Robert Bierman said Democrats would expand access to dental, maternal, and mental health care, lower prescription drug costs, and address hospital service cuts; Commerce co-chair K.H. Her focused on consumer protections and maintaining out-of-pocket caps on drugs like insulin, inhalers, and EpiPens; Housing co-chair Mike Howard discussed the housing shortage, rising rents, and corporate ownership of homes; and Rep. Emma Greenman framed the agenda as a push to curb corporate power and monopolies. A substantial portion of the event and Q&A centered on the House power-sharing dispute and the effort to deny quorum after the controversy over Rep. Brad Tabke. Leaders said Republicans had rejected co-chairs, equal committee membership, and co-speaker arrangements, and they argued the GOP was trying to use its temporary advantage to control the chamber and potentially force special elections. They also discussed the legal status of the House after adjournment, the lack of a legal hopper for bill filing, and the possibility of court review of whether the House is duly organized. In response to questions, DFL leaders said they were still open to negotiation and expected eventual collaboration, but maintained that Republicans had broken the power-sharing agreement. They said the February budget forecast and the governor’s budget would shape the session’s formal work, and one speaker noted that the ERA remains a caucus priority and that the DFL would continue pursuing it when the opportunity arises.

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• The DHS legislation forward.
• I am grateful that the legislation.
• a hand in every piece of legislation a hand in every piece of legislation that<07:33:16.320>
• reform to energy everything from tax reform to energy policy<07:33:36.240> to<07:33:36.558>
• to ensuring that we pass legislation to ensuring that we pass legislation that<08:38:32.318>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Many folks might know that our legislative office is one of the most active in providing constituent
• Members, if any of you have sat in any of my committees, I talk about the legislation that we pass.
• In fulfilling the department's responsibility to oversee these efforts, the 2024 legislative session
• This legislation is designed to enhance transparency and accountability in the care and coordination
• So from a lead agency perspective, just as an example, ...the legislation.

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee held its first meeting of the term and heard introductory remarks from the chair, vice chair, ranking member, and members, who broadly described their interest in child welfare, mental health, aging services, homelessness, and agency accountability. The chair then outlined the subcommittee’s jurisdiction, including child welfare, mental health and substance abuse safety net services, domestic violence, developmental disabilities, elder services, and child support, and introduced the Department of Children and Families (DCF) as the first agency panel for the term. DCF presented an implementation update on HB 7089, a 2024 law aimed at increasing accountability and transparency for community-based care (CBC) lead agencies that deliver most child welfare services under contract. The department said the bill was prompted by forensic examinations that found problems such as noncompetitive procurement, related-party transactions, excessive executive compensation, and weak financial oversight. DCF described new contract requirements and monitoring tools covering board governance and annual training, conflict-of-interest disclosures, financial penalties for noncompliance, fidelity bond requirements, limits on direct service provision by lead agencies, related-party procurement rules, procurement thresholds, real-property approvals, compensation caps, expanded public reporting, and a new Future of Child Protection and Funding Work Group. DCF reported that some lead agencies had completed required board training, others were still on schedule, and two agencies exceeding the direct-service threshold had been referred to the Auditor General. Members asked DCF about the reasons for the bill, the impact on children, the work group’s regional representation, aging-out youth, the Embrace Families transition, board training requirements, and whether enforcement actions had been taken. DCF said the bill was intended to protect funds for children and families and improve oversight, and clarified that the Central Florida lead agency contract was awarded through competitive procurement rather than an absorption. DCF also said the board training was designed to be meaningful but not overly burdensome, with timing left partly to lead agencies as they implement the new requirements. The committee then heard from two CBC leaders, who generally supported the accountability goals of HB 7089 and said their agencies had already addressed most of the new governance and disclosure requirements. They reported that board training had been completed or was being scheduled, but both agencies said the fidelity bond requirement has been difficult or impossible to obtain in the market as written, though they were able to secure the separate performance bond. The CBC witnesses also warned that recruiting providers is increasingly difficult, especially for higher-acuity children and group-home placements, due to limited provider supply, regulatory burden, insurance costs, and rising risk. They said these pressures are contributing to budget deficits in some areas and urged lawmakers to consider the funding model, insurance and indemnification issues, and the risk of overregulation reducing provider participation.

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• As legislators, our role is not to determine guilt or innocence.
• While oversight and reform are sometimes necessary, and in this case very much so, broad condemnation
• While<00:18:05.360> oversight<00:18:05.840> and<00:18:06.080> reform<00:18:06.480
• > are<00:18:06.720> sometimes While oversight and reform are sometimes While oversight
• and reform are sometimes necessary<00:18:08.240> and<00:18:08.480> in<00:18:08.640>

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• Legislative proclamation: City of Coolidge centennial celebration.
• This is a legislative proclamation honoring Pre-born Day of Rights.
• And so ...want to have a certain piece of legislation heard.
• Of legislative procedure, I object to the consideration of the question.
• We've had the opportunity as legislators to feast...

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• governor, a substantial auto liability reform bill this session.
• They've at least started to try to legislate them.
• But the legislation, if you could help us, you know, send us copies of the legislation that y'all pass
• In 2025, we advocated for consumer-protection legislation in more than 25 states and helped enact legislation
• In fact, some of the states that have passed legislation are going back to revise the legislation that

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