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• </c> August of 2024. August of 2024.
• So, that's a list of all of our eight. So, that's a list of all of our members. members. members.
• of some of<00:10:28.040><c> the</c> of the of the responses<00:10:30.200><c> that</c><00:10:30.360><
• </c> you wouldn't even think of all of them. you wouldn't even think of all of them.
• </c><01:01:57.800><c> the</c> the rearranging of of the coding of the the rearranging of of the coding

Bills: HF3877, HF3714, HF3750, HF3024

Keywords: public authorities, dissolution cases, court system, child protection, legal notice, foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, foster youth, extended foster care, bill of rights, out-of-home placement, Minnesota Statutes chapter 260C, social services agency, caseworker, permanency team, sibling visitation, relative contact

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• of the prevalence of to your question of the prevalence of it.<00:14:51.440><c> Um</c><00:14:51.760>
• So one of the pieces of that of care.
• </c><00:19:49.360><c> assisted</c> because of the nature of an assisted because of the nature of an assisted
• That part of, again, the combination of the issues of not having an RN on site to make some of those
• So, kind of making some of those updates.

Bills: HF3935, HF2216, HF4354, HF4210, HF4212

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services

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• ><c> helps</c> not part of a prohibited restraint helps not part of a prohibited restraint helps walk
• The purpose of the exemption is related specifically to emergency use of manual restraints.
• And emergency use of manual restraints.
• type of restraint uh and provide um that type of restraint uh and they<00:41:23.839><c> do</c><00:41:
• or is that a certain type of restraint?

Bills: HF4210, HF4212, HF4549, HF4464, HF4546, HF4447

Keywords: senior nutrition, older adults, aging services, home-delivered meals, congregate dining, meal delivery, grocery delivery, food insecurity, nutrition support, area agencies on aging, Minnesota Board on Aging, human services, special revenue fund, nonprofit grants, SNAP outreach, medically tailored meals, rural nutrition, food access, transportation services, elderly

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• I'm not aware of any review of that issue.
• And we do a lot of outreach. We do a lot of education.
• And we do a lot of outreach. We do a lot of education.
• The topic of non-competes has been the subject of a lot of discussion by our members over the...
• I was selected by the University of Washington out of a field of 30-plus applicants.

Bills: SB5437, SB6152, SB6058, SB5944, SB6039, SB6117

Keywords: noncompete, noncompetition agreement, restrictive covenant, nonsolicitation, employment contract, worker mobility, labor law, wage suppression, trade secrets, confidentiality agreement, franchise, independent contractor, employee mobility, economic growth, entrepreneurship, job mobility, restraint of trade, customer solicitation, post-employment restrictions, FTC noncompete rule

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several labor and commerce bills. SB 6152 would add physical and occupational therapists as attending providers in workers’ compensation. Supporters said it would speed care, reduce delays and costs, and better reflect PT/OT expertise in musculoskeletal and functional recovery; opponents, including the Washington Retail Association, WSMA, NFIB, and L&I, raised concerns about diagnosis, scope of practice, network enrollment, implementation costs, and the need for a later effective date. The committee also heard SB 5337, which would void non-compete agreements and clarify non-solicitation rules. The sponsor and labor and physician groups argued non-competes restrict worker mobility and entrepreneurship, while business groups and some health care employers warned the bill was too broad, could affect current employees and executives, and should preserve stronger protections for business investments and customer relationships. No votes were taken on either bill during the hearing. The committee then heard SB 6058, which would give L&I discretion to decide whether to investigate wage complaints and would adjust timelines and tolling rules for wage-related civil actions. The sponsor and L&I described it as a way to improve enforcement within existing resources, and the bill drew broad support in sign-in testimony. SB 5944 would clarify that compensation for language access providers includes payment for missed or canceled appointments and would align bargaining rules across agencies; the sponsor and union representatives said it would create consistency and fairness, with no opposition testimony recorded. SB 6039 would allow L&I to use electronic communications for certain notices while preserving a non-electronic option; L&I said it was a permissive modernization measure with no fiscal impact, while labor and justice advocates warned against defaulting vulnerable workers into email for notices affecting benefits and rights. The final major bill, SB 6117, would place certain workers and employers not covered by federal labor law under PERC jurisdiction if federal coverage no longer applies, including provisions for certification, bargaining, arbitration, and pre-hire agreements. Supporters said it would preserve collective bargaining rights if the NLRB becomes unavailable or ineffective, citing delays and enforcement failures under federal law. Opponents, especially agricultural employers, farm groups, and small business advocates, argued it was too broad, could sweep in agriculture and small businesses, and would allow card-check certification and strikes that could disrupt harvests and other seasonal operations. The sponsor said the bill is intended to create a state framework only where federal jurisdiction has been ceded. The committee did not take final action in the hearing, but testimony was recorded on all bills.

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• of the tax credit portion of the program.
• <c> of</c><00:11:01.440><c> trustees,</c><00:11:02.000><c> you</c> of course the boards of trustees,
• Most of the people I’m aware of are doing it straight to the lender. >> Oh, I see. >> On behalf of the
• </c> little bit of debt. little bit of debt.
• </c> in terms of inspection? in terms of inspection?

Bills: HB245, SB16, SB59, SB62, SB79, SB88

Keywords: inhalants, controlled substances, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, health, public safety, SB16, four-point restraint, hog-tie, hog tie, prone restraint, law enforcement, police, sheriff, use of force, restraint techniques, positional asphyxia, arrest procedures, detention

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• So you want to over-regulate out of the state of Texas for the corporate practice of fiduciary?
• Of the management of corporations.
• All right, now the burden of proof, if I got this right, is comprised of the burden of production and
• of the burden of production.
• of the government of the state of Texas.

Bills: HB4922, HB4713, HB4256, HB872, HB1571, HB4266, HB4559, SB251, SB441, SB1719

Keywords: healthcare liability, emergency medical care, standard of proof, negligence, legal reforms, Texas General Arbitration Act, arbitration, binding arbitration, statute of limitations, limitations period, tolling, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 16.073, alternative dispute resolution, ADR, civil procedure, lawsuit filing, court jurisdiction, Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence, procedural law

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• Bill<00:19:20.320><c> of</c> Bill of Bill of &gt;&gt; the<00:19:20.960><c> committee</c> &gt;&gt; the
• of some sort of it's set to some sort of some sort of median<00:36:55.760><c> income,</c><00:36:56.320
• </c> part of that would be the front door of part of that would be the front door of the<00:44:21.119
• </c> entire state of Alabama. entire state of Alabama.
• </c> not just part of Alabama. not just part of Alabama.

Bills: SB62, HB361, HB244, HB377, HB411, HB422, HB423, HB425, SB16, HB452, HB354

Keywords: SB62, Alabama, conservation and natural resources, hunting license, fishing license, wildlife heritage license, license identification, government-issued ID, residency determination, in-state residency, student residency, tuition classification, public higher education, domicile, resident status, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, Section 9-11-32, Section 9-11-33, Section 16-64-3

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• of what they say their terms of service are.
• their terms of service.
• of Trophy Club, and even way back when I was a little intern at the Town of Westlake.
• And it's kind of... ...one of the tools you want us to use instead of using long-term debt.
• We show you registered as Adam Haynes on behalf of the Conference of Urban Counties.

Bills: SB512, SB1024

Keywords: SB 512, Texas Finance Code, money transmission, money services business, money transmitter, money transmission licensee, terms of service, consumer protection, civil penalty, attorney general enforcement, account closure, refund of balance, financial services regulation, payments industry, fintech, prepaid accounts, remittance, licensee compliance, local government debt, municipal finance

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• having solved the problem of not enough people in the trade doing the work.
• having solved the problem of not enough people in the trade doing the work.
• trades and tens of thousands of construction workers across the state, here today in support of Senate
• For decades, the Building Trades Council has engaged on the issue of misclassification of independent
• So finishing trades—now this is speculation, but I think one of the reasons that it is the victim of

Bills: SB6197, SB6158, SB6302, SB5437, SB6117, SB5852, SB5847, SB6067, SB6152, SB6136

Keywords: SB 6197, plumbing contractor, plumber, contractor licensing, licensing enforcement, infractions, administrative penalties, license suspension, certificate suspension, endorsement suspension, registration suspension, Department of Labor and Industries, advisory board of plumbers, penalty schedule, repeat violations, workplace standards, construction trades, professional licensing, Washington state, factory built housing

Summary: The Labor and Commerce Committee heard public testimony and took executive action on several labor, employment, workers’ compensation, and construction-related bills. Early in the meeting, the committee heard Senate Bill 6158 on factory-built housing and commercial structures, which would direct L&I to consider additional national consensus standards and allow approved qualified inspection agencies to conduct inspections. The sponsor said the bill is intended to make modular housing inspections more efficient and cost-effective, especially for units built outside Washington. L&I testified in support with a requested effective date of January 1, 2027 and noted an agreed amendment with utilities. The committee later returned to the bill after executive session, but no final action was taken in the portion provided before the transcript shifted to other business. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6197 on plumbing contractor requirements, which would separate repeat-violation penalties for residential and nonresidential plumbing work and allow suspension after five infractions in five years for nonresidential work. Supporters, including mechanical contractors, union plumbers, and a commercial plumber, said repeat violators treat fines as a cost of doing business and that stronger enforcement is needed to protect safety and fair competition. Opponents, including contractor associations and several plumbing contractors, argued the bill is too punitive, does not adequately distinguish between construction and service plumbing, and could harm legitimate businesses; L&I said it needed an effective date of January 1, 2027 if the bill passed. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6302 on misclassification in the finishing trades on public works projects, which would limit the use of independent contractors on covered finishing work. Labor groups supported it as a response to worker misclassification and lost wages and benefits, while contractor groups opposed it as a de facto ban on independent contractors that would raise costs and reduce flexibility, especially for small and rural businesses. In executive session, the committee adopted a proposed substitute for Senate Bill 5437 on noncompetition covenants and advanced it to Rules, with some Republican opposition. It also advanced Senate Bill 6117 on PERC jurisdiction over labor relations if federal coverage changes, after rejecting an amendment that would have narrowed the bill further. Senate Bill 5852 on immigrant worker protections advanced after the committee rejected an amendment to remove the private right of action. Senate Bill 5847 on workers’ compensation medical care and treatment also advanced after the committee rejected amendments to remove penalty provisions and to add claims manager positions, then adopted the latter amendment and sent the bill to Ways and Means. Senate Bill 6067 on workers’ compensation health care benefits advanced to Ways and Means, while Senate Bills 6152 and 6136 advanced to Rules. The committee then returned to public hearing and heard testimony on SB 6302, with the sponsor saying the bill is meant to address misclassification in a narrow set of finishing trades and that he is open to further discussion and amendments.

Bills: SB17, SB35, SB164

Keywords: gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, judgeship, judiciary, court system, appropriation, district court, ambulance standards, Department of Health, emergency medical services, certification, public safety, tariffs, 996, all

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• the federal statute, what is in federal law, and transpose it to state legislation so that it's one of
• Was that one of the issues for the folks that are non-voters you're talking about? Yes.
• by the United States Department of General Affairs for such purposes.
• I won't applaud them, but just remember the last couple of days I've been on phone calls with veterans
• I've been a lot of emails. I call them and... Let me bring Senator Carly up to speed.

Bills: SB206, HB554, SB206

Keywords: codification, laws, Alabama Code, Secretary of State, technical corrections, legislative acts, license plate, military, combat veterans, criminal penalty, distinctive tags, veterans benefits, advising, deceptive trade practices, accreditation, compensation, 1136, house, all

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• </c> Bill of Rights. Bill of Rights.
• I It's It's kind of one of forward.
• </c><00:49:07.400><c> the</c> kind of considered what some of the kind of considered what some of the
• > our</c><01:21:36.200><c> offices,</c> all of our doorsteps, of our offices, all of our doorsteps, of
• </c> the differences of opinion in terms of the differences of opinion in terms of spending<01:54:46.320

Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773

Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance

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• tampering of temporary vehicle tags, aiming to reduce the amount of fraud related to vehicle registration
• They were bypassing a lot of the laws that the state of Texas put in place.
• Chairman, yes, I know it's true of all of us. We're making a lot of committees.
• So one of those. 42.
• I will see some of y'all don't run.

Bills: HCR 10, HCR 9

Keywords: balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism, HCR 9

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• Dear Excellencies, honorable members of the International Trade Committee of the House of Representatives
• for the last couple of weeks in regards to trade offices and oversight of... ...this topic for the last
• couple of weeks in regards to trade offices and oversight of the Commerce Authority.
• This is one piece: the state of Arizona has invested trade office funds in different trade offices in
• Chair, it's been my experience that we've visited a few of these trade offices in this last year, and

Bills: HB2746, HB2750, HB2765, HB4036

Keywords: trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona-Sonora, Sonora, Mexico, trade commission, cross-border trade, bilateral trade, international trade, economic development, foreign relations, border economy, investment, infrastructure, business exchange, academic exchange, legislative commission

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• It specifies that none of the restraint or isolation provisions prohibit a school resource officer from
• , physical escort, physical prompt, physical restraint, provider of public educational services, restraint
• It clarifies that an imminent likelihood of serious harm for purposes of student restraint or isolation
• So it would say, except as provided, restraint or isolation of any student is permitted... ...only when
• So restraint... ...restraint or isolation of any student is permitted only when reasonably necessary

Bills: HB1795, HB1634, HB1662, HB1683

Keywords: restraint, isolation, public schools, educational programs, student rights, mental health, behavioral support, education, school districts, student assistance, education agencies, administrative independence, superintendent, education reform, agency authority, school boards, district adjustments, administrative boundaries, educational governance, 904

Summary: The House Education Committee met in executive session on several bills, beginning with House Bill 1795 on restraint and isolation in schools. Staff described a proposed substitute that would prohibit mechanical, chemical, and certain physical restraints, restrict isolation as a planned behavior intervention, and require medical documentation and written parental consent for planned restraint. Members adopted amendments clarifying that imminent serious harm can include harm to another person, barring construction or remodeling of rooms designed primarily for student isolation, and adding a null-and-void clause was rejected. The committee then reported the bill out as amended on a 10-7 vote. The committee next considered House Bill 1634, a proposed second substitute on student behavioral health supports. The bill would direct OSPI and ESDs to develop a technical assistance and training framework with community partners to help schools access behavioral health prevention, intervention, and crisis resources. A proposed null-and-void amendment failed, and members emphasized that the bill was intended to provide optional support rather than impose mandates. The committee then approved the bill and reported it out on a 12-5 vote. Staff also briefed House Bill 1662, which would require certain education-related agencies to transition to separate administrative services and operational independence, with the effective date and related deadlines delayed by one year in the proposed third substitute. Members noted the bill had previously passed the committee unanimously, but no action was taken on it during this session. House Bill 1683, concerning school director district elections and enrollment thresholds, was also briefed, but the committee ran out of time before taking action on that bill.

Bills: HJR303, SJR83, SJR85, HJR310, HR304, HJR311, SJR82, HJR298, HJR299, HJR300, HJR301, HJR291

Keywords: arts education, cultural heritage, Alabama Center for the Arts, public art, Alabama Arts Hall of Fame, community engagement, Cook Museum, natural science, STEM education, North Alabama, educational programs, student engagement, trade, economic relations, Montenegro, Port of Bar, international cooperation, investment, cargo operations, Alabama

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• of medicine in the state of New Mexico.
• in crimes in New Mexico were obtained through trafficking or the illegal trade of deadly weapons and
• He said it does not address the causes of illegal gun trade and that gun dealers are not the source of
• I'm the registered lobbyist of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, where the trade group for the
• Well, the title of this piece of legislation says, stop illegal gun trade, but the legislation appears

Bills: SB4, SB7, SB9, SB17

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare, medical education, salaries, graduate education, clinician pay, health sciences, education funding, faculty salary, University of New Mexico, healthcare funding, general fund, state budget, New Mexico legislation, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, 996

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• Today, we'll be taking care of the hearings and voting on bills.
• A lot of people were getting. ...done who did not seem to get any kind of justice for his death.
• Basically, the driver of the car didn't have insurance, registration, inspection, or any of that stuff
• Thank you, Chairman and members of the committee. rather than relying on the seasonal rush of holidays
• Okay, there being seven ayes and zero nays of May 25th, 2025.

Bills: HCR10, HCR9

Keywords: balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism, HCR 9

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• I'm Tony Tanner, owner of T&R Trading, a family-owned business in Gallup since 1972.
• Currently in the statute of limitations section for the types of crimes that do not have a statute of
• of offense, the age of the victim and the age of the perpetrator.
• So that's kind of some of the differences between those.
• of a minor.

Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 38, which would make permanent the New Mexico affordable spay-neuter program funded by fees on registered pet food. The sponsor and supporters said the program helps reduce companion animal overpopulation, shelter intake, and euthanasia, while opponents argued the charge is an unlawful tax, is tied to ongoing litigation, and that required annual reporting has not been done. After public testimony, the committee adopted a due pass motion on SB 38 by a 10-1 vote. The committee then took up Senate Bill 17, a gun-safety measure that would impose new requirements on firearms dealers and prohibit future sale of certain assault-style and high-capacity weapons. Supporters, including sponsors, gun-violence survivors, public safety advocates, and some local officials, argued the bill would address straw purchasing, trafficking, dealer accountability, and mass-casualty weapons. Opponents, including firearms retailers, ranchers, law enforcement, and gun owners, said the bill would burden lawful businesses, raise constitutional concerns, and do little to stop crime. After extensive testimony and questions about the bill’s legal basis, definitions, and dealer regulations, the committee did not vote and instead rolled the bill for further work on amendments. Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 41, as amended, which would eliminate the statute of limitations for second-degree criminal sexual contact of a minor. Support came from the Chamber of Commerce and sexual assault advocacy groups, who said delayed disclosure is common and justice should not expire before survivors are ready to come forward. Committee members asked detailed questions about the bill’s scope, including why certain offenses remained covered and how the criminal statutes are categorized. The committee adopted an amendment to correct drafting issues and then passed SB 41 as amended on a 10-0 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 264, an elections safety bill that would strengthen penalties for election interference, create emergency polling-place protocols, and clarify when law enforcement may be present at polling places at the request of election officials. Supporters said it was needed to protect voters from intimidation, while an opponent argued it could put law enforcement at risk and restrict their ability to vote. The sponsor and Secretary of State explained that the bill was aimed at preventing ordered deployment of armed personnel to polling places, not barring officers or service members from voting. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• But in terms of supporters, of course, I've mentioned the hundreds, if not thousands, of constituents
• I'm the president of X-ray Associates of New Mexico.
• 21 minutes of advocacy and 16 minutes of opposition.
• And is the driver of cost the number of claims, or is the driver of cost the size of the claims?
• a windfall of money on top of that.

Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard extensive testimony on House Bill 99, a proposed reform of the Medical Malpractice Act. Representative Chandler said the bill is intended to address physician shortages, rising malpractice premiums, and litigation pressures by changing punitive damages rules, including a higher standard of proof, a requirement that punitive damages not be pleaded in the initial complaint, and limits tied to the type of provider. Supporters, including physicians, business leaders, and some patients, said the bill would help retain doctors, improve access to care, and create more predictable liability exposure. Several supporters also said current malpractice conditions are driving doctors out of the state and harming rural access to services. Opponents argued the bill would reduce patient recovery, create unequal treatment based on insurance status through the bill-versus-paid provision, and raise constitutional concerns involving equal protection, collateral source rules, and separation of powers. They also criticized the bill for not addressing other drivers of malpractice, such as hospital practices, prior authorization, staffing, and background checks for out-of-state doctors. Some witnesses urged amendments to protect the Patient Compensation Fund, ensure future medical expenses are covered, require minimum surcharge settings, and improve oversight of providers entering the state. Committee members questioned the sponsor and witnesses about whether the bill would actually lower premiums, whether it would improve access to care, and how it would affect hospitals, independent providers, and the Patient Compensation Fund. The sponsor said the bill was based on negotiations and comparisons with other states, and that it should help premiums over time. Members raised concerns about the fund’s solvency, the role of hospitals in the fund, and whether some provisions would survive legal challenge. No final vote was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the chair indicated amendments would be discussed later and the committee would continue the hearing the next day.