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• out of trouble that can be applied to reduce their time on active supervision.
• out of trouble that can be applied to reduce their time on active supervision.
• and hundreds of millions of dollars of restitution being wiped out.
• <00:49:04.319> they hearing some of the stories of what they hearing some of the stories of
• of the Department of is Liz Richard of the Department of Corrections<01:00:45.760> Victims<01:

Bills: HF2358, HF3496, HF3504, HF2169, HF3440

Keywords: public safety, coercion, criminal penalties, law enforcement, victim protection, HF3496, supervision abatement, earned compliance credit, earned compliance credits, conditional release, supervised release, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, restitution, willful nonpayment, probation-like supervision, release supervision, community supervision, lifetime conditional release, early termination of supervision

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• I'm the fire chief of the city of Hopkins.
• :58.320> of<00:07:58.440> those those families of the families of those those families
• the rest of us safe. the rest of us safe.
• The fire chief of the city of Hopkins.
• 90% of the state of Minnesota is there's 90% of the state of Minnesota is paid<00:12:09.800> on

Bills: HF4371, HF4317, HF2817, HF3496, HF4151, HF3826, HF4425, HF3990

Keywords: HF4371, Minnesota background checks, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Office of the Legislative Auditor, Legislative Auditor, criminal history records, national criminal history record information, public safety, statutory amendment, section 299C.76, requesting agency, state audit, oversight, background screening, criminal records, county agencies, MNsure, Department of Revenue, Department of Human Services

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• This is a glaring failure of our system to adequately supervise and hold accountable those who have proven
• No longer can we accept passive supervision or a culture of leniency towards sexual deviance.
• If they're going to be released early, the guardian is meant they have a duty to take care of their housing
• says we're going to release this person early, they have to provide the guardian a notification of that
• when the COT is going to be terminated early.

Bills: SB1095, SB1127, SB1170, SB1208, SB1211, SB1237, SB1239, SB1240, SB1243, SB1244, SB1259, SB1283

Keywords: gender transition, minors, irreversible surgery, health professionals, puberty-blocking drugs, medical procedures, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, reporting abuse, child neglect, mandatory reporting, child safety, medical treatment, faith exemptions, penalties, narcotic drugs, fentanyl, sentencing, drug offenses, juvenile justice

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• the state of Oklahoma and you would have to show an intent to return to the state of Oklahoma because
• But it doesn't say outside of the state; it just says outside of the state.
• We know that in any type of employment, there are cases of retaliation.
• The local school board has found the misconduct of a teacher to be so egregious that they let They terminate
• You know, I mean, if you look at the typical definition of an educator terminated with Cause, and an

Bills: HB2938, HB2939, HB3306, HB3722, HB4113, HB4123

Keywords: elections, national elections, state elections, voter intent, election reform, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, campaign finance, ethics, political contributions, candidate committee, Oklahoma legislation, voter registration, political party affiliation, Independent designation, Oklahoma, voter eligibility

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• It makes a technical change to the termination of parental rights restrictions, just modifying a cross-reference
• um technical change to the termination um technical change to the termination of<00:03:14.720>
• validity of of the length of um the validity of removal,<00:10:13.640> then<00:10:13.800>
• a board of early care and education.
• a board of early care and education.

Bills: HF4407, HF4382

Keywords: child welfare, African American children, racial disproportionality, family preservation, reunification, foster care, kinship care, relative placement, noncustodial parent, guardian ad litem, ombudsperson, Department of Human Services, county social services, active efforts, reasonable efforts, child protection, placement, out-of-home placement, Northstar kinship assistance, data disaggregation

Summary: The Children and Families Committee adopted the April 8 minutes and then took up House File 4407, as amended by the A1 amendment. The amendment, explained by nonpartisan staff, incorporated much of the Senate version of related legislation and made a series of changes: it revised the definition of “disproportionately represented child,” shifted that determination to the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families, made technical cross-reference and terminology updates, adjusted training requirements, set the working group to expire December 31, 2027, and added an appropriation for statewide implementation. The committee adopted the A1 amendment and then referred the bill to Ways and Means. Representative Gilman said the bill is intended to preserve the goals of the Minnesota African American Family Preservation Act while addressing operational, legal, and fiscal problems before statewide implementation. He argued for delaying the effective date by one year, shifting case review responsibilities to the state, and providing funding so counties are not left with an unfunded mandate. He also said the bill adds safety measures related to synthetic opioids and other imminent-harm concerns, and that the delay would allow the working group to finish its recommendations and give counties time to prepare. County officials Steve Schmidt of Meeker County/Minnesota Rural Counties and Jenny Mojo of Clay County testified in support of the bill as amended, emphasizing that counties need clearer responsibilities, staffing, training, technology, and dependable funding to implement the law successfully. Rebecca St. George of DCYF said “active efforts” is not absolutely defined and is determined case by case, often with court involvement. Members raised questions about the meaning of active efforts, the bill’s synthetic opioid language, and whether the proposal should apply more broadly rather than within this specific act. A citizen also cautioned that the opioid language should not unintentionally affect families in treatment programs. Representative Hicks warned that the fentanyl provisions could lead to broad removals and create placement problems for teens with substance use disorder, while Representative Gilman responded that the bill includes a rebuttable presumption and is meant to protect children from imminent harm.

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• With aides being permitted to supervise up to 25% of the day independently, they can manage the morning
• More importantly, allowing aides to supervise up to 25% of the day independently has had no negative
• like part of the bill is getting rid of like part of the bill is getting rid of kind<00:20:47.240
• She's lovely, but she's got a lot of adults around her supervising her.
• a lot of adults around her supervising a lot of adults around her supervising her<00:56:14.480><

Bills: HF1247, HF628

Keywords: child care, aides, supervision, child care centers, staffing regulations, childcare, day care, licensed child care center, early childhood education, child care licensing, director qualifications, staff ratios, group size, staff-to-child ratio, substitutes, volunteers, assistant teacher, teacher qualifications, infant care, toddler age

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• It's kind of a late start to the morning, but we're down to just a couple of bills.
• I think the amount of money of 1.5 is appropriate. This country has...
• Chairman, I think it's a good amount of money, and I think they would make good use of it.
• That's a good amount of money, and I think they would make good use of it.
• of it of $4 million, and that... ...doing the reconfiguration of it of $4 million, and that's all within

Bills: HB1015

Keywords: Office of Management and Budget, OMB appropriation, state budget, biennial appropriation, North Dakota Century Code, state facility maintenance fund, capital improvements, Capitol building fund, governor's residence, state hospital, mental health hospital, Bank of North Dakota, line of credit, strategic investment and improvements fund, SIIF, new and vacant FTE pool, state employee pay raise, performance-based compensation, guardianship grants, community corrections

Summary: The Government Operations Division met to review proposed amendments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) budget, with the chair noting the bill would not be voted out that day and would likely be held until the following week for any technical corrections. Members discussed a series of amendments, generally without objection: a $1.5 million appropriation for a pro-life education committee; a $40,000–$45,000 deficiency appropriation for Uniform Laws travel costs; creation of a state deferred maintenance fund with $40 million for deferred maintenance projects; adding the state hospital project to the OMB budget with $200 million from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund (SIF) and $85 million from a line of credit, plus construction management oversight; $110,114 for custodial equity increases; $1 million for a retirement incentive pool; $3 million to cover a shortfall in the new and vacant FTE funding pool; and $4 million for space reconfiguration and rent/moving costs. Prairie Public Broadcasting was also discussed, with a suggestion to change the purpose from local programming to infrastructure and set the amount at $850,000, likely as one-time SIF funding. The committee also heard a heads-up about a possible $180,000 federal reimbursement issue tied to an education grant, but no action was taken on that item. The committee further discussed a broader amendment to reduce the transfer from the social services fund to the human services fund from $250 million to $232 million, based on DHS needs and available carryover funding. Members also agreed to add emergency clauses to the capital assets, deferred maintenance, and moving/space reconfiguration items. The chair indicated Brady could begin incorporating the discussed changes into a consolidated amendment, while noting there could still be additional items next week. Staff also reported the SIF balance was about $280 million positive, though some removed agency items, including airport grants, would need to be considered. The committee then reconsidered its earlier action on House Bill 1581 and restored it to its original form at $100,000 after hearing that the funding would support tribal tourism-related events tied to upcoming 2026 celebrations and the Theodore Roosevelt Library opening. A motion for do pass on the bill as originally introduced passed unanimously by roll call. Finally, the committee postponed action on another bill until later that day, directing that revised materials be distributed and that the item be taken up in the afternoon session.

Bills: SB 623, SB 1266, SB 1310, SB 1373, SB 1580, SB 1952, SB 2032, SB 2269, SB 2544, SB 2653, SB 2796

Keywords: pharmacist, vaccine administration, COVID-19, exclusive authority, healthcare, Medicaid, provider enrollment, credentialing, administrative burden, Texas Health and Human Services, senior retirement communities, emergency response, residential safety, contract provisions, health and safety regulations, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges

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• of this cause of coercion for purposes of this cause of action.<00:04:45.840> As<00:04:46.080
• of thoughts on all of those things. of thoughts on all of those things.
• , which may include the failure of the treatment to terminate the pregnancy. ...which may include the
• failure of the treatment to terminate the pregnancy.
• of studies. of studies.

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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• He said, "I really am seeing a lot of these folks that are not ready to be let go and not under our supervision
• of of provider we're having them see? of of provider we're having them see?
• of just having enough volume of patients, and the difficulties of finding jobs for spouses of some of
• At the beginning of this process, it’s kind of like the big part of a funnel where there are a lot of
• of them in? of them in?

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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• , in which case a licensed physician may terminate the pregnancy, provided that the termination of the
• the termination pregnancy provided that the termination of<00:12:20.240> the<00:12:20.480>
• Uh, I think we're trying to give permission to do termination of the pregnancy, but the last sentence
• <00:14:41.680> of<00:14:41.920> of<00:14:42.240> the 12 after the termination
• of of the 12 after the termination of of the pregnancy pregnancy pregnancy and<00:14:45.519> everything

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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• of the legal ramifications of an aspect of the legal ramifications and<00:15:37.680> therefore
• The idea of connection,<00:25:42.799> of<00:25:43.039> purpose,<00:25:43.440> of
• :36:19.200> volunteer enrolled member of a vi of a volunteer enrolled member of a vi of a volunteer
• of of a a And I think the part you read of of a a good<00:41:03.440> Samaritan<00:41:04.079><
• of folks.

Bills: HF1667, HF2526, HF68

Keywords: correctional fees, supervision fees, probation, Department of Corrections, criminal justice funding, electronic home monitoring, drug testing, restitution collection, community service work, postprison supervision, court-ordered services, fee sunset, fee phaseout, offender fees, community corrections, supervised individuals, 1183, house

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• Chairman and members of the Committee, for the record, Heather Wokey on behalf of the Town of Queen Creek
• The genesis of this legislation unfortunately comes from the unfortunate passing of two of our past town
• of an alternative treasurer.
• campaign funds upon termination of the committee.
• campaign funds upon termination of the committee the only reason that particular section is included

Bills: SB1006, SB1029, SB1037, SB1038, SB1040, SB1057, SB1060, SB1237

Keywords: campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system

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• Chair, Senator, what is the definition of under court supervision?
• Chair, Senator, what is the definition of under court supervision?
• Chair, Senator, what is the definition of under court supervision?
• Last, just a couple of comments: James Heckman, one of the Nobel laureates for how investments in early
• of Health for that supervision.

Bills: SB204, SB241, HB34

Keywords: higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department

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• I'm the executive director of the Early Care and Learning Association.
• My name is Barbara Tedro, and I am president of the New Mexico Early Childhood Association and a licensed
• Last year, we needed a promise of new funding that raised salaries for early childhood education.
• So, first, the amendment lowers the authorization of transfers from the Early Childhood Education and
• These represent sort of different drawdowns at different levels of usage from the Early Childhood Trust

Bills: SB132, SB241

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

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• A key component of that is early childhood learning.
• Thank you for bringing one of the best advocates for early childhood in this state and one of the most
• I serve as a managing member of Early New Beginnings Early Learning Center in Lafayette, Louisiana.
• I serve as a managing member of Early New Beginnings Early Learning Center in Lafayette, Louisiana.
• I serve as a managing member of Early New Beginnings Early Learning Center in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Bills: HCR47, HB628, HB737, HB1008, HB1062, HB1079, HB1112

Keywords: mandatory reporter, child abuse training, online training, Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Education, educator requirements, early childhood education, microcenter, school board, cooperative endeavor, economic disadvantage, vaccination, meningococcal disease, school entry, immunization requirements, public health, academic freedom, free speech, retaliation, faculty rights

Summary: The committee first heard HB 1079, which would allow charter schools to give enrollment preference to children who attended a licensed early learning center operated by the charter school or by another center with an articulation agreement. An amendment expanded the preference to children of active-duty military members, children in foster care, and children in court-ordered custody situations, and a second amendment clarified that the preference is permissive and not required. Supporters said the bill would improve continuity from pre-K to kindergarten and encourage more early learning centers. The committee adopted both amendments and reported HB 1079 as amended. The committee then took up HB 737, which would remove the state requirement that students show proof of meningococcal vaccination for school and postsecondary entry. The author and supporters argued the vaccine should be a matter of parental choice and shared decision-making with doctors, citing updated CDC guidance and the low incidence of the disease. Opponents, including pediatricians, vaccine advocates, and meningitis survivors, warned that the disease is fast-moving and severe, that the vaccine helps prevent outbreaks, and that existing opt-out provisions already provide flexibility. After extensive testimony, the motion to report HB 737 failed on a 4-8 vote. Next, the committee considered HB 628, as substituted, which would allow the Department of Education to license type 3 early learning centers to operate micro-centers at schools and expand access for three-year-olds. The author said the bill would help expand early childhood education, improve school readiness, and support working families. Department of Education staff explained the licensing and approval process, and supporters said the measure would improve access and transitions into kindergarten. The committee adopted the substitute and reported HB 628 by substitute. Finally, the committee heard HB 1008, which would prohibit public postsecondary institutions from retaliating against faculty for disclosing certain violations or exercising academic freedom and free speech. The author and a professor supporting the bill argued it would protect faculty expression and reduce self-censorship. The committee adopted two amendments that clarified the definition of academic freedom and tightened the remedies language. Testimony in support continued from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, and the bill remained under consideration at the end of the transcript.

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• I'm the founder of a nonprofit, One-of-a-Kind Kids.
• That's one of the goals of a further study.
• We don't need the entirety of this piece of legislation to fix some of the fiscal impacts.
• I was involved in the early stages of distance ed way back at San Jose State when I got to teach there
• Without getting into too many of the specifics, because I'm not necessarily privy to them, Gallup terminated

Bills: HB2, SB204, SB241, HB34

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool

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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• But then I think another sentence that says credible of a threat.
• Let me show you the front porch of my house. Where do you live at? Over by Little Sister.
• Thank you for the honor of us being able to serve in this great house.
• This is the electric monitoring piece of legislation for Mobile County.
• Uh, Judge Pipes, I think most of you were at the meeting when he explained the need to get it out of

Bills: SB221, SB224, HB440

Keywords: Mobile County, judge of probate, compensation, salary, expense allowance, electronic monitoring, pretrial defendants, criminal justice, court programs, supervision fees, 1136, house, all

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• use of out-of-home placement.
• The Code of Criminal Procedure and prohibit community supervision including deferred adjudication in
• Are you aware of any? Of still?
• Unfortunately, our supervision staff are often the victims of violent assaults in El Paso County.
• Representative, we've had a lot . . . lot of good points with respect to no community service supervision

Bills: HB31, HB3360

Keywords: juvenile justice, community supervision, felony offenses, treatment of children, juvenile facilities, chemical dispensing device, solitary confinement, rehabilitation, criminal proceedings, delinquency, 1184, house, all