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• voice to public work.
• public uh discussion on data privacy. public uh discussion on data privacy.
• Affairs and Public Policy Coordinator. Affairs and Public Policy Coordinator.
• These are recent public examples.
• the legislature and the public. the legislature and the public.

Bills: HF1338

Keywords: Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General, state oversight, government accountability, fraud, waste, abuse, audit, investigation, subpoena, whistleblower, public integrity, transparency, state agencies, executive branch, public funds, taxpayer funds, law enforcement oversight, public safety programs, advisory council

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• That means confirming qualified, capable public servants who are ready to go to work and get to work
• We have a responsibility to conduct oversight. and to ask hard questions.
• During my tenure, I have served as the oversight Governor for the Division of Consumer and Community
• At a young age, my father instilled in me a strong sense of public service.
• Is that going to be made public any time soon? I can get back to you on that, Senator.

Keywords: legislation, housing affordability, financial regulation, public testimony, accountability, oversight

Summary: The meeting involved significant discussions around key legislative proposals, primarily focusing on various bills such as HB2 and SB5. The committee examined the implications of these bills on issues like housing affordability and financial regulation. Notable members engaged in debates, providing differing perspectives on the potential economic impacts of the proposed bills. The meeting witnessed public testimony, which included a call for accountability in government actions and oversight of current financial policies. Members echoed concerns about following through on commitments to address critical issues affecting everyday Americans.

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• Going back to you, any other brief comments before I go to the public? No, no, Madam. Chair.
• the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico, and I'm also speaking on behalf of the All Safe Public
• It protects due process and we hope. that it will increase the public confidence in the fairness and
• Is there So this is a continuation of our... or I don't think we need to go to public comment at this
• the advocacy staff, so the folks that appear before us and help build the record on behalf of the public

Bills: SB3, HB70, HB49, HB60, HB151, HB164, SB17, SB35, SB164

Keywords: Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility oversight fund, public utilities, utility regulation, commissioners, commission staff, chief of staff, ethics, Gift Act, revolving door, post-employment restrictions, consumer complaints, telecommunications, pipeline safety, natural gas pipelines, oil pipelines, license fees, regulatory oversight, administrative cleanup

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• I'm convening our Committee on Public Safety.
• Thank you to the public who are here, and thank you to the public who are present via Zoom.
• We have testimony with comments from Public First Law Center via Zoom.
• Public First Law Center via Zoom. Public First Law Center via Zoom.
• Yamamoto, and members of the Public Safety Committee.

Bills: SB2109, SB2151

Keywords: emergency preparedness, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, multilingual resources, American Sign Language, public education, community resilience, disaster response, emergency management, governor powers, legislative oversight, public safety, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Public Safety met on March 20, 2026, and the chair opened by noting severe rain and flooding conditions in Hawaii and said the committee would proceed with the hearing but defer decision-making until the next meeting on March 25. The first measure discussed was SB 2109, an omnibus bill on emergency preparedness communications. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, including from state agencies and advocacy groups such as the Disability and Communications Access Board, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Legal Clinic, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, and others. Supporters emphasized the need for funding and planning for multilingual emergency materials and language access, citing current evacuation notices that were not available in languages such as Ilokano or Tongan. The chair stated that action on SB 2109 would be deferred until March 25. The committee then heard SB 2151, relating to emergency management and changes to the governor’s emergency authority. Testimony was mixed but heavily focused on concerns about executive power. Earthjustice supported the bill with amendments, saying it should narrow extraordinary emergency powers, add definitions for emergency and disaster, preserve transparency under the Uniform Information Practices Act, and lower the legislative threshold to terminate an emergency proclamation from two-thirds to a simple majority. Other supporters, including the League of Women Voters of Hawaii and some individuals, also backed reform. Opponents, including Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and numerous individuals, argued the bill still gave the governor too much power, used overly broad disaster definitions, and did not sufficiently protect constitutional rights; several urged major amendments or repeal of portions of Chapter 127A. Some opponents specifically objected to the two-thirds termination standard and to provisions they said could enable compulsory immunizations or other mandates. Members questioned Earthjustice about whether the bill would suspend constitutional rights. Earthjustice responded that the bill would not authorize constitutional violations, but would allow suspension of laws enacted by the legislature, and pointed to existing statutory procedures for individuals to challenge emergency proclamations. The witness described a Mauna Kea case in which a three-judge panel granted relief to an individual under the current statute, and explained that the process could potentially affect a broader proclamation if allowed to run to completion. The hearing continued with additional testimony and questions, but no final vote or committee action on SB 2151 was taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• is in the public.
• It is not out there in the public.
• It's called IRS Publication 1075. So there's a wide array of different components in healthcare.
• information it's called IRS publication information it's called IRS publication 1075<01:05:59.799
• This is for the repeal of the Driver and Vehicle Services Oversight Committee.

Bills: HF1060, HF1062

Keywords: sports facilities, Minnesota, legislative commission, financial oversight, accountability, HF1062, driver and vehicle systems oversight committee, MNLARS, VTRS, vehicle title and registration system, driver's license system, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, MN.IT, legislative oversight, transportation finance, state government, committee repeal, sunset provision, information technology audit, vehicle registration

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• More than many public servants, Mr.
• Bradbury has had to grapple with the fact that public policy has real life consequences.
• emphasized Congress's role in enhancing safety and the importance of complying with congressional oversight
• There are numerous public reports detailing your role in obstructing the Boeing 737 MAX investigation
• That only comes with full transparency and accountability so the public truly trusts this technology

Keywords: transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight

Summary: The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.

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• The public doesn't have that... Can you take a wage?
• Strong oversight of this program.
• Okay, let's go ahead and provide one minute of public comment.
• We also have an oversight committee.
• They make decisions with the press and the public present.

Bills: HB70, HB93, HB95, HB139, HB140, HJR4

Keywords: Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility oversight fund, public utilities, utility regulation, commissioners, commission staff, chief of staff, ethics, Gift Act, revolving door, post-employment restrictions, consumer complaints, telecommunications, pipeline safety, natural gas pipelines, oil pipelines, license fees, regulatory oversight, administrative cleanup

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• Senate Resolution 232, resolution confirming the reappointment of Angela Hatton to the Public Service
• Public Service Commission, Senator West. Public Service Commission, Senator West.
• <00:10:32.959> Service Angela Hatton to the Public Service Angela Hatton to the Public Service
• House Bill 651, an act relating to public water and wastewater systems and declaring an emergency.
• increased compensation for public increased compensation for public defenders<04:35:58.799> funded

Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements

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• We will start down the public testimony role and give you the right to close. Thank you.

Bills: HB168

Keywords: certificates of obligation, local government debt, municipal finance, county finance, public works, bond election, voter petition, registered voters, refinancing certificates, Texas Local Government Code, municipality, county, hospital district, infrastructure financing, public improvement, debt issuance, general obligation alternative, public oversight, local bonds, historic preservation

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• My understanding of this bill is that it's basically wanting the various state agencies to make public
• we want transparency we have problems with the things that are being done that are not being made public
• or that the public doesn't know about or businesses are not aware of the changes or guidance that's
• being required of our citizens, businesses, or taxpayers that is not disclosed and available to the public
• want to make sure that those things employees are state employees are being handed are also made public

Bills: HJR1032, SB1273, SB1433

Keywords: HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, guidance transparency, administrative procedures, public inspection, state agency accountability

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• notice and public comment.
• there's public notice there's opportunity<00:14:44.399> for<00:14:44.639> public<00:14
• /c><01:01:31.680> dollars non-public uh pupil Aid public dollars non-public uh pupil Aid public
• As community institutions, we value appropriate oversight because trust of the public is essential for
• because trust of appropriate oversight because trust of the<01:37:28.960> public<01:37:29.480

Bills: HF1, HF2

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• Very responsive to the public.
• It's very easy for the public.
• The teacher's retirement versus officers in the public safety of 20 years.
• Again, that the state capitol does not have oversight. We don't have oversight.
• It's the use of public dollars and how do we use those public dollars?

Bills: HB3415, HB2206, HB3414, HB3265, HB3310, HB3413, HB4486, HB1219

Keywords: state government, vendor contracts, subcontracting, public database, contract assessment, transparency, retirement, law enforcement, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, school resource officers, public safety, public finance, contract management, service-driven contracts, state accounting, intangible assets, Oklahoma Police Pension, disability benefits, mental health, retirement system

Bills: SB 2031, SB 2386, SB 2476, SB 2801, SB 2843, SB 2844, SB 2846, SB 2885

Keywords: deer breeding, chronic wasting disease, wildlife management, release site, landowner rights, TCEQ, environmental quality, administrative actions, public notice, legislative oversight, water supply, Angelina and Neches River Authority, ownership transfer, public utilities, Certificate of Convenience and Necessity, public health, cervid resistance, research study, wildlife regulation, criminal offenses

Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements

Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements

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• We're gonna get you on up real quick on 128, the sunset on Alabama sickle cell oversight.
• But since this is being rolled into public health, which is a good thing, because now it would really
• allow them to expand their scope working on the public health departments, where they can also go to
• health which is a good thing into public health which is a good thing because<00:09:11.519> uh
• the public health through the public the public health through the public health<00:09:17.279>

Bills: SB89, SB54, SB127, SB128, SB77, SB78, SB100, SB101, SB102, SB103, SB113, SB126, SB122, SB136

Keywords: pilotage, commission, statewide laws, maritime regulation, repeal, sunset law, Alabama Surface Mining Commission, environmental regulation, mining, state commission, Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling, state agency, continuous operation, government efficiency, sickle cell disease, healthcare, regulatory commission, public health, 911 services, 911 Board

Bills: HB 537, HB 594, HB 1629, HB 2014, HB 2273, HB 3733, HB 1862, HB 2413, HB 3335

Keywords: noise regulation, criminal offense, public health, residential areas, county authority, Texas, local governance, sheriff's department, civil service, exempt positions, local government, police oversight, fireworks, retail sales, permits, Texas-Mexico border, seasonal sales, election, hospital district, board of directors

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• It's really a federal issue about oversight, and that will be added into the bill.
• It's really a federal issue about oversight, and that will be added into the bill.
• It's really a federal issue about oversight, and that will be added into the bill.
• public employees are not qualified under this if they move to the legislative branch.
• public employees are not qualified under this if they move to the legislative branch.

Bills: HF1, HF1754, HF1809, HF1478

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• I represent the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
• Decreasing the cost is not a bad thing, allowing more access to the public. public is not a bad thing
• That I want to see the data, that I'm a public member, a member of the. the public and I send in a request
• oversight. implements numerous changes to the Texas Public Information Act, including adding ERCOT and
• be receiving public funds?

Bills: HB 111, HB1545, HB2145, HB2467, HB2520, HB4136, HB4181, HB4214, HB4218, HB4219, HB4359, HB4437, HB4822, HB111

Keywords: Texas Public Information Act, open records, public records, government transparency, confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, governmental body, Chapter 552, public information law, nonprofit association, quasi-governmental entity, economic development, trade secrets, proprietary information, commercial financial information, Alamo restoration, local workforce board, TDCJ contract facility, civil commitment facility, water supply corporation

Bills: HB1011, SCR11, SB41, SB49, SB107, SB123, SB224, SB292, SB425, SB479

Keywords: tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, SB49, Louisiana elections, party primary, primary elections, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, school board elections, election law, candidate qualification, ballot access