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• intend to run committee until probably about 5 minutes to 11, when we will take a recess, and the plan
• talk to teachers, they are leaving because they're starting families, and unless they can perfectly plan
• Unless they can perfectly plan to have their time off in the summer, they don't have enough time off

Bills: HF11

Keywords: Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement

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• And this is a plan that is economical for businesses.
• <00:08:50.000> so we tried to offer a voluntary plan so we tried to offer a voluntary plan
• Representative Pinto said, “I have questions about what’s the plan for these 365 days.
• People are making plans based on this, and so again I just want to ask: do you have some plan?
• their planning.

Bills: HF11

Keywords: Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E73KT01jz4, 2026-07-02T01:22:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, The joint committees on Education will receive an update from the Department of Education on their plans to address the following: · Summer Learning Opportunities · Learning Loss · School Re-opening Plans, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Bills: HB471, HB798, HB947, HB1140, HB1186, HB1195, HB1222

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, consumer protection, automated decision systems, data privacy, broadband, cable service, price increase, notification, digital assets, abandonment, custodian, escheatment, blockchain, cryptocurrency, unclaimed property, state treasurer, telecommunications, spoofing, call authentication

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPUShzPUs6Q, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Agenda: The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 12:30 p.m. Department of Health Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director 1:30 p.m. Department of Defense General Kenneth Hara, Adjutant General, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• I come from public and private sectors.
• With proper plan reviews and everything else that you've probably been told about throughout legislative
• This is specific to the officer's board members, employees of the systems, and the plans that are working

Bills: HB1170

Keywords: fiduciary responsibility, proxy voting, public finance, Oklahoma statutes, pension plans, pecuniary factors, nonpecuniary factors, financial risk, Attorney General, 914, all

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• um obviously not just your your private um obviously not just your your private practice<00:08:11.520
• And these sections allow a homeowner to conduct certified swimming classes in the homeowner's private
• <00:21:54.720> residential The homeowner's private residential pool.
• and the national managed care plans and the national change<00:25:31.480> of<00:25:31.640>
• we're already planning to spend that<01:03:35.640> money<01:03:35.960> sometime<01:03:

Bills: HF4401, HF4466

Keywords: HF4401, Minnesota Medical Assistance, dental reimbursement, dental rates, critical access dental providers, Medicaid dental, MinnesotaCare, managed care plans, county-based purchasing plans, fee-for-service, oral health access, safety-net clinics, federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Indian health services, state-operated dental clinics, low-income patients, children's dental care, provider reimbursement, dental access

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMJBYIQ-if0, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 12:00 p.m. University of Hawaii David Lassner, President 1:00 p.m. Department of Education Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent 2:00 p.m. Hawaii Tourism Authority Chris Tatum, CEO, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrKctj7bGQM, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Friday, April 3, 2020 Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 AM Office of the Governor Ms. Linda Chu Takayama, Chief of Staff 11:30 AM Department of Human Resources and Development Mr. Ryker Wada, Director 12:00 PM Department of Agriculture Ms. Phyllis Shimabukuro-Geiser, Chair 12:30 PM Department of Education Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• planning on bringing. planning on bringing.
• plan design. plan design.
• of uh the state plan. of uh the state plan.
• As one person mentioned, planning one year does not help us to plan, and we have to shuffle.
• As one person mentioned, planning one year does not help us to plan, and we have to shuffle.

Bills: SF0059, SF0053

Keywords: language proficiency, literacy education, reading interventions, dyslexia support, Montessori methods, individualized reading plans, amateur status, high school athletics, student eligibility, sports regulation, monetary compensation, 916, all

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• Institute works across the country, bringing best practices from different states as well as the private
• persons and includes planning for energy and mining that is appropriate to each county.
• And from a power developer standpoint, from the energy standpoint, and the private or non-private, the
• public utility standpoint, this kind of planning is really important because we're planning out 10,
• And by law, this comprehensive plan has to be fully updated every decade.

Bills: HB2452, HB2592

Keywords: comprehensive plans, county governance, data centers, zoning, state regulations, land use, energy production, infrastructure, environmental impact, artificial intelligence, government regulation, innovation, procurement, administrative burdens, 1182, all

Summary: The House Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee heard a presentation from Steven Garrison of the Cicero Institute on how Arizona state government could use AI to improve service delivery, reduce costs, and streamline procurement. He argued that AI should be treated as software deployed across many use cases, not just chatbots, and urged the state to identify opportunities proactively, avoid unnecessary agency-level AI rules, use existing procurement structures, and measure outcomes. Members asked about workforce impacts, agency involvement, privacy, and the balance between innovation and regulation; Garrison said AI would likely augment workers first, create new jobs over time, and should be guided by the legislature rather than broad agency rulemaking. The committee then considered HB 2592, which directs the Department of Administration to have budget units identify AI opportunities and streamline implementation, and an amendment adding reporting requirements to state leaders and the Secretary of State. After limited public testimony, the amendment was adopted and the bill received a due pass recommendation on a 4-2 vote, with one member absent. The committee next took up HB 2452, which would add data centers and small modular reactors to county comprehensive planning and adjust county land-use planning requirements, including changes related to renewable energy planning in larger counties. Supporters said the bill would help counties plan ahead for data center growth and future energy needs, including SMRs and other emerging technologies. County representatives opposed the measure, arguing it improperly singled out specific uses, blurred the line between comprehensive planning and zoning, and reduced local control by altering established public planning processes; they also raised concerns about vague standards and the bill’s treatment of renewable energy. After debate, the committee approved HB 2452 on a 4-3 vote for a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srw_IhziSDw, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This hearing has already aired on Olelo channel 49 on April 8th, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community Media. Committee on COVID-19 information: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/specialcommittee.aspx?comm=scovid&year=2020 Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 a.m. Office of the Lt. Governor Lt. Governor Josh Green 11:30 a.m. Department of Health Dr. Bruce Anderson, Chair Department of Human Resources and Development Mr. Ryker Wada, Director 12:30 p.m. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency MG Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uo-wcsDfFg, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Monday, March 31, 2020 Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 1:00 PM Hawaii Emergency Management Agency MG Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander 1:30 PM Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Administrator Dennis Ling, Business Development and Support Division 2:00 PM Small Business Administration Ms. Jane A. Sawyer, District Director, US Small Business Administration Hawaii District Office 2:30 PM Department of Human Resources Development Director Ryker Wada, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• So, the committee substitutes... ...for SB1224 adds private schools to the bill.
• So, Sparks, is that language for private schools? I'm sorry, where's the language?
• The private schools. Yeah, in the committee substitute. Yeah, where is it?
• The Chief Administrative Officer of a private school shall notify. Yeah, yeah, I appreciate that.

Bills: SB1224, SB2972, SB2615, SB735, SB800, SB2986, SB2310, SB2055, SB1049, SB784

Keywords: educator misconduct, reporting requirements, local law enforcement, public and private schools, penalties for non-compliance, expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, telework, public education, employee rights, emergency provisions, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, antisemitism, genocide education, public schools

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• programs and applying those to commercial insurance and private health plans.
• Regulated health plans.
• The bill has no mandates; it doesn't require the state or private plans to participate, and employers
• a plan.
• All the other plans are lettered plans. I think A through M or N.

Bills: HB1464, HB1635, HB2516, HB3317, HB3502, HB4012, HB4268, HB4386, HB4877, SB916

Keywords: prescription drugs, drug pricing, pharmacy benefits, health insurance, health benefit plan, insurer, HMO, self-insured employer, public employer, school district, county, municipality, university system, higher education, retirees, dependent coverage, stop-loss coverage, bulk purchasing, group purchasing, purchasing pool

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• Their primary role is to write and file bridge plans for the court.
• <00:10:42.880> for<00:10:43.200> the write and file bridge plans for the write and
• And we do plan to also launch a kind of a train-the-trainer type program.
• And we do plan to also kind of thing.
• Our 2026 plan is to bring on two more Our 2026 plan is to bring on two more cohorts<01:07:20.720>

Bills: HF2825

Keywords: expungement, criminal justice, background check, security industry, private detective, 1183, house

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu4fqyHhv28, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 3:00 p.m. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency MG Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference. The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 49 on Oahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. No public testimony will be accepted. If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov. -End of Agenda-, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• It's really the 1% assessment that's new for the local and private authority in particular.

Keywords: Local and Private - Room 210, 30 March, 2026; 11:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The discussion focused on a bill concerning a district or body politic’s authority to own property, enter into contracts, and incorporate a district under existing public improvement law. A senator questioned the bill’s references to DMV and the general law, and staff explained that most of the bill simply incorporates authority already found in Title 19, Chapter 31, with the main new element being a 1% assessment for local and private authority purposes. Members noted the bill had just been received that morning and was unfamiliar to some of them. An amendment was offered to strike lines 161 through 170, which staff said was a conforming change to make a repealer work properly. The committee adopted the amendment, then voted that the title was sufficient to pass as amended. The bill was reported out of committee, with no opposition recorded.

Keywords: Local and Private - Room 210, 27 March, 2026; 11:15 AM, 925, all

Keywords: Local and Private - Room 210, 26 March, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee took up several local and appropriations-related bills. House Bill 4110 would create a reserve/trust fund arrangement tied to health-related financing and state account management, with discussion focused on how the money would be deposited and used. House Bill 4111 concerned Hancock County and the Hancock County Tourism Bureau, with testimony indicating the county did not want the bureau dissolved and instead wanted it retained. House Bill 4113 would direct funds to the Gulf Coast Tourism Commission, and House Bill 4115 involved a local matter in Hattiesburg related to a 30-year municipal issue. The committee also considered House Bill 4130, which related to Yazoo City and an industrial development project, and House Bill 4134, which would authorize Mississippi Industrial Development Authority action involving an airport-related project in Lowndes County. House Bill 4135 addressed Waynesboro and a municipal low-income housing or development issue. Throughout the discussion, members repeatedly invited questions and indicated the bills were being advanced without objection. No substantive opposition was recorded in the transcript, and the exchanges were brief and procedural. The overall action was to move the bills forward after limited explanation of each measure's local purpose and funding or governance implications.