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• Well, this is how we stop it.
• Is she going to be stopped trying to go into the back? bathroom?
• that it may be cited as the Texas is the Texas Women's Privacy Act.
• Teachers cannot act or hesitate. to act because they fear being accused of sexual orientation discrimination
• People live and act out of fear when they don't understand.

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• is a large act.
• <00:35:03.839> If condominium act is a large act. If condominium act is a large act.
• It It's one stop. It's one It's easy. It It's one stop.
• The bill and I'll stop right now. here. The bill and I'll stop right now.
• I agree with I will stop. I agree with I will stop.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• When people lose coverage, they don't stop getting sick; they just stop getting care.
• the administration to act immediately. the administration to act immediately.
• Affordable Care Act tax credits expire. Affordable Care Act tax credits expire.
• for all Americans with the shower act. for all Americans with the shower act.
• I urge passage of this act.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Alameda County's refusal to act brings us to where we are today.
• So I'll stop there and I may. He does a lot of this already.
• These transit stops are similar.
• These stops need to be built as they're planned to be built.
• This bill, the CASH Act, Curbing Abusive Sanctions on Homeowners Act, seeks to help keep costs predictable

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I actually am here today because of the Registry Act of 1929.
• The Truth and Disclosure Act, the Truth and Disclosure Act... What we won't be accountable for.
• I'm here to present AB 928, the Cockfighting Cruelty Act of 2026.
• That traffic stop launched a multi-agency investigation.
• SB 623 stops that.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• <00:57:48.720> chairman<00:57:49.119> stop again, this does not, Mr. chairman stop
• involved if the underlying criminal act involved if the underlying criminal act involved<00:58:44.079
• stopped the assistance to federal law stopped the assistance to federal law enforcement<01:02:51.280>
• It sounds like you really got to catch him in the act.
• ,<01:55:28.320> property the Emergency Sales Tax Act, property the Emergency Sales Tax Act

Bills: HB0130, HB0147

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, 916, all

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• Um her and how committees over here act.
• Act of 2020. 2020. 2020.
• Stop.<01:47:45.840> Commissioner.<01:47:46.400> Yes.<01:47:46.639> Um Stop.
• Um Stop. Commissioner. Yes.
• strong direction to prevent and stop strong direction to prevent and stop fraud<01:56:04.639>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have to do that if we want to stop one of the greatest atrocities of our time.
• So to stop anti-Semitism, our communities and country must stop the sale of weapons to Israel.
• So to stop anti-Semitism, our communities and country must stop the sale of weapons to Israel.
• Because of this, we cannot tolerate even the smallest act to humanize the Jewish people.
• In one act, a band sang the following lyrics to an audience of about 400 people: In one act, a band sang

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission held a public comment hearing as it continued work toward a November 30 statutory deadline for its final report. The co-chairs reviewed logistics for the hybrid format, two-minute testimony limit, respectful conduct, and the plan to alternate between in-person and virtual speakers. The commission approved the minutes from its previous September 8 meeting by motion and vote, with no nays. Much of the testimony focused on how the commission should define antisemitism, especially whether to adopt the IHRA definition and whether it improperly conflates antisemitism with criticism of Israel or Zionism. Many speakers, including Jewish educators, rabbis, academics, students, and legislators, described personal experiences with antisemitism and urged the commission to address hate while protecting free speech, academic freedom, and the ability to criticize Israeli government policy. Several called for the commission to reject or narrow the IHRA definition and instead consider the Jerusalem Declaration or other frameworks that distinguish antisemitism from anti-Zionism. Others emphasized that antisemitism should be addressed alongside racism, Islamophobia, white nationalism, and other forms of bias, and some urged broader anti-bias training in schools. A smaller number of speakers supported stronger action against antisemitism in schools and public institutions, including concerns about antisemitic materials in education and about organizations or events they viewed as promoting hate. A recurring theme was the conflict in Gaza and its impact on the debate: some speakers condemned Israel’s military actions as genocide, apartheid, or colonialism and said criticism of those actions should not be treated as antisemitic, while others defended Israel, rejected genocide claims, and argued that anti-Israel activism can fuel antisemitism. Several speakers also raised concerns about campus discipline, union materials, and state facility rentals, and one speaker asked that state resources not be used by groups they viewed as inciting hate. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the prior minutes and hearing public testimony.

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• And it was stopped at that point, thank God. But we're all getting calls now.
• Like, how do you stop it at the entry point?
• Like, how do you stop it at the entry point?
• The scam could have stopped. and asked her if she was going on a trip.
• Bank Secrecy Act and the U.S. Patriot Act.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several financial services bills, with the main focus on cryptocurrency kiosk regulation, financial literacy, and earned wage access. Legislators and witnesses described widespread crypto-related scams targeting older adults, often involving impersonation, urgency, spoofed phone numbers, and rapid transfers through kiosks that are difficult to trace or recover. Supporters of the kiosk bills said Massachusetts needs licensing, registration, transaction limits, warning notices, receipts, refund protections, and other safeguards; some also urged a “pause” or hold on transactions to give victims time to reconsider and allow law enforcement to intervene. The Attorney General’s office, AARP, local law enforcement, and several prosecutors and sheriffs backed the consumer-protection approach, while Bitcoin Depot supported a narrower regulatory framework but opposed low fee caps and strict daily limits, arguing they would function like a ban and reduce legitimate use. Witnesses from Waltham police, Middlesex and Essex County law enforcement, and the AG’s office said crypto scams are growing quickly, losses are often unrecoverable once funds move, and current tools are limited. They described cases involving elderly victims losing thousands of dollars, and said warnings alone are not enough because scammers keep victims on the phone and guide them through the process. Some witnesses said a temporary hold or refund mechanism has worked in at least one case, while others emphasized that transaction limits and visible disclosures could reduce harm even if they do not stop fraud entirely. The AG’s office also said it would submit written opposition to separate earned wage advance legislation, while DailyPay testified in support of that bill, saying earned wage access helps workers bridge short-term gaps without debt or credit reporting. The committee also heard support for mandatory financial literacy education from Representative Jim Hawkins, who said high school students need instruction on credit, debt, and inflation before they enter adulthood. In addition, the committee took testimony on litigation financing bills from insurance industry representatives, who argued for disclosure and regulation of predatory litigation lending and warned about foreign interference and reduced plaintiff recoveries. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; members asked questions throughout, and the chair noted the need to move testimony along because of time constraints.

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• Because kids in the states that have it, there's just non-stop advertising.
• Because kids in the states that have it, there's just non-stop advertising.
• Because kids in the states that have it, there's just non-stop advertising.
• Because kids in the states that have it, there's just non-stop advertising.
• with the Minnesota sports betting act with the Minnesota sports betting act 3.0<00:17:55.039>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So we'll stop here. We'll stop here. Here for questions. Yeah, we'll break it up into two.
• So there are provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that the bill extends.
• There are some policy shifts regarding the Inflation Reduction Act.
• This was what we looked at last time under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act also.
• So what that... ...last time under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act also.

Summary: The committee took up three tax-related bills and a staff presentation on the state revenue forecast and the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. SB 856, by Senator DeSigley, would require online real estate listing platforms to display estimated property taxes using state-prescribed methods rather than the current owner’s taxes. Supporters from county, city, and property appraiser groups said the bill would improve transparency for homebuyers, especially first-time buyers and those facing large tax increases after a homestead cap reset. Senators discussed ensuring the estimate appears directly on listing platforms. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 110, by Senator Arrington, which clarifies that people holding 98-year-or-longer residential leases remain eligible for the homestead exemption even if the lease ends upon death, aligning such leases with life estates for estate-planning purposes. An amendment was adopted to clarify that leases terminating at the lessee’s death are valid under current law. The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section supported the bill, and Senator Gates noted its importance for long-term leaseholders on barrier islands. The amended bill was reported favorably. SB 434, by Senator Leak, would prevent property tax assessments from increasing because of improvements made to harden homes against wind damage, such as stronger roof attachments, shutters, and secondary water barriers. The sponsor said homeowners should not be penalized for resilience upgrades, and the bill was also reported favorably. Staff director Mr. Khan then reviewed the latest general revenue forecast, noting collections were running about $230 million above prior estimates through November and that the new forecast added roughly $500 million in the first budget year, with a smaller increase in the second year. He said corporate income tax was the main weakness in the forecast, due to softer collections and uncertainty around tariffs, while other sources were generally stronger. In the second half of the presentation, he explained that the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act would significantly affect Florida’s corporate income tax base if fully conformed to, with an estimated $3.5 billion general revenue impact in fiscal year 2026-27, largely because of retroactive provisions such as bonus depreciation and research expensing. Senators and the appropriations chair discussed the budget implications, including possible ways to limit the impact through decoupling or prospective treatment. No votes were taken on the forecast presentation, and the committee adjourned after members requested to be recorded as voting in favor on SB 856 and SB 110.

Transcript Highlights:

• You pick up your kid or your grandkid and you have to stop by the...
• Another case involved that of a six-year-old boy acting out violent sexual acts with an object on a three-year-old
• I can tell you that putting a passcode on it is not going to stop them.
• Parents want a one-stop...
• Parents want a one-stop shop to verify their child's age before they can download apps.

Bills: SB186, SB187

Keywords: internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, app store, app store provider, app developer, mobile app, age verification, parental consent, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, age gating, digital privacy, data protection, in-app purchases, online consumer protection, deceptive trade practice

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• Again, $273 million in loss recovered or stopped with those 16 very devoted FTEs.
• If they don't have a good chance of winning the prizes in the game, they're going to stop playing.
• It, it, it said that the executive director should take action to stop sales, uh, by telephone.
• But, but you guys to stop them from existing whether they're criminal or not, right?
• Some of them have stopped that relationship, some have not.

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• Calendar 655, Senate Print 2596 by Senator May, an act to amend the Labor Law.
• Calendar 655, Senate Print 2596 by Senator May, an act to amend the Labor Law.
• Section 2, this act shall take effect immediately. Call the roll.
• Section 2, this act shall take effect immediately. Call the roll.
• Section 2, this act shall take effect immediately. Call the roll.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met on May 4, 2026, approved the prior journal, and then took up a series of resolutions and floor bills. The chamber first adopted a resolution honoring Carlos Beltran on his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, with several senators praising his Mets career, athletic achievements, and philanthropy in Puerto Rico. The Senate also adopted resolutions recognizing the 2026 Women of Distinction, including tributes to living honorees and posthumous recognition of Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Dr. Hazel Dukes, and later adopted resolutions commemorating May Day and Panama’s Black Heritage Month. A Queens Chamber of Commerce resolution also prompted extensive remarks celebrating Queens’ diversity, small businesses, immigrant communities, and cultural institutions. On legislation, the Senate recalled two bills from the Assembly and restored them to the third reading calendar by a 62-0 reconsideration vote. The chamber then passed a long list of bills, including measures affecting public health, agriculture and markets, insurance, criminal procedure, public officers, labor, not-for-profit corporations, and executive law. Several bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously, while a few drew recorded opposition, including the environmental conservation bill on animal cruelty and the public health bill on Calendar 840. Supportive floor explanations emphasized animal welfare, protections for abandoned pets, and other public-interest reforms. The Senate also heard brief explanatory remarks on some bills, such as concerns about animals left behind in vacated housing and the treatment of wild animals in traveling circuses. After completing the calendar, the Senate reported no further business and adjourned until Wednesday, May 6, at 3:00 p.m.

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• But let's stop the will of the voters. would believe, but let's stop the will of the voters.
• both of these acts passed.
• I believe it's a political ploy to stop the Protect Education Act.
• The gallery will please stop. We have rules in this place. The gallery will please stop.
• Can you please stop? He should stop. You guys allow it all the time.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• to act embedded the fraud or allowed it to occur.
• or failure to act embedded the fraud or allowed it to occur.
• <00:14:21.680> or whose intentional or negligent act or whose intentional or negligent act
• or failure to act embedded the fraud or allowed it to occur.
• Let's move forward and get this done so fraud is stopped this year.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senate Bill 1053, an act amending Section 13-3112.
• Stop playing games with people's health care.
• Puberty blockers stop brain development and cause a drop in IQ. No.
• Puberty blockers stop brain development and cause a drop in IQ? Nope.
• One woman was at a bus stop. She was in Chicago.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• > is not a traditional traffic stop um it is not a traditional traffic stop um it is because<00
• Transportation and the water carrier act Transportation and the water carrier act from<00:42:29.280
• carryer law from puc and water carry act carryer law from puc and water carry act to<01:00:39.440
• Acting Vice Chair, okay.
• If not, Acting West Chair, okay.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of transportation-related bills. SB 21 on water carriers would create an inflationary cost index mechanism; DOT, Agriculture, DCCA, the PUC, and several harbor and logistics interests supported it, while Pacific Transfer opposed. SB 1478 would require vessel masters to follow harbor master evacuation orders during emergencies; DOT clarified it applies only to commercial ports, with support from Hima and the Harbor Users Group and opposition from the Hailongm Association. SB 108 would authorize DOT to regulate vessel noise near commercial harbors; the White Harbor Users Group opposed, while DOT said it supported the intent but warned the bill may be preempted by federal law. SB 1475 would raise the bond ceiling for harbor improvement projects from $100 million to $600 million, and SB 1473 would cap central services assessments on DOT funds at $5 million and tie them to CPI; DOT supported both, and Budget and Finance explained the central services fee is generally a 5% deduction from special funds with some statutory exceptions. The committee also heard SB 1402 on securing mooring lines in state commercial harbors, which drew support from the General Contractors Association of Hawaii and the Hawaii Longline Association. SB 1522 on vehicle title transfers was supported by the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services. SB 599 would require DOT or counties to scan deceased cats and dogs for microchips before disposal; DOT said it would provide scanners, the Hawaiian Humane Society and a private witness strongly supported the bill, and the committee discussed that the measure would not charge pet owners and that Oʻahu microchip rates are about 80% for dogs and 70% for cats. SB 1025 would allow service and non-service animals on mass transit under certain conditions; DHS offered comments, Maui and Honolulu opposed, while the Hawaiian Humane Society, the Environmental Caucus, and others supported it, and an opponent raised concerns about large pets, service animals, and the need for size and off-peak restrictions. Later, the committee heard SB 1096 on license plate-flipping devices, with DOT and Honolulu police supporting it. SB 384 would expand victim restitution in DUI-related negligent homicide cases to include child support for surviving minor children; DOT, MADD, and the Kiki Injury Prevention Coalition supported it, while the Public Defender opposed, arguing the restitution amounts would be unverified and better handled through civil remedies. SB 597 would extend the deadline for the administrative driver license revocation office to issue decisions, and the Attorney General, police, and Maui prosecutors supported it because of drug-testing delays, especially on neighbor islands. Finally, SB 1285 would create a lower-level impaired driving offense and authorize administrative action; the Attorney General and Public Defender both raised concerns about charging discretion and resource impacts, while county, public health, alcohol policy, and victim advocates strongly supported the bill as a life-saving measure. The transcript ends partway through testimony on SB 1285, with no final committee votes or actions recorded in the excerpt.

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• <00:16:06.399> Um,<00:16:07.040> whoever's Act, Penalty Amendments.
• Um, whoever's Act, Penalty Amendments.
• And House Bill 98 is the Prohibiting Red Flag Gun Seizure Act.
• really stop really stop any<00:22:50.480> type<00:22:50.640> of<00:22:50.960> federal
• Thank you. original text, nor in the enrolled act, original text, nor in the enrolled act, nor<00:30:

Bills: SF0069, SF0084, SF0050, SF0109, HB0069, HB0098

Keywords: wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental quality, public data, data collection, funding, study, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, groundwater, water resource management, state engineer, aquifer study, corrective controls

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• Up next we have H. 1616, An Act Increasing Penalties for Certain Violent Acts. We have a Zelda...
• An act increasing penalties for certain violent acts. We have Zelda Barbosa.
• Act.
• I'm proud to join Representative Wells and others in sponsoring House Bill 2057, the HALO Act, an act
• Rob tried to stop it. But a co-venturer then pulled out a gun. Rob tried to stop it.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with procedural remarks and acknowledgments of Rosh Hashanah, followed by testimony on several criminal justice bills before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. A major focus was S. 1061, the “Raise the Age” bill, which would gradually move 18- to 20-year-olds into the juvenile justice system. Supporters included youth and young adult advocates, former juvenile court Judge Jay Blitzman, ACLU and CPCS representatives, Roca, United Way, Citizens for Juvenile Justice, and Senator Brendan Crichton. They argued that young adults are still developmentally immature, that juvenile court services improve education and rehabilitation, and that adult-system involvement leads to higher recidivism and racial disparities. Committee members asked practical questions about how the bill would work, and witnesses explained that it would expand access to juvenile court diversion, probation, and DYS services for the covered age group. The chairs also noted a notice issue, clarifying that the hearing had been posted seven days in advance rather than the usual ten. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to revise accomplice and joint venture murder liability and sentencing. Representative Sam Montaño and Senator Liz Miranda supported the reform, arguing that current law can impose life sentences on people with limited or no knowledge of a killing and that the doctrine contributes to racial bias and disproportionate punishment. A law professor, a former defendant, and advocates from the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls described cases where people were punished far beyond their actual role and said the bill would better align charges and sentences with individual culpability. Related testimony also supported a proportionality-focused reform to reduce the harshness of joint venture sentencing. Several other public safety and criminal justice bills drew testimony. Senator Robin Kennedy supported a bill redefining strangulation in domestic violence law, saying the current “substantial pressure” standard is too vague and that strangulation is often lethal without visible injury. District Attorney Ryan and a retail business executive backed a bill on organized retail theft, saying it would give prosecutors more flexible charging options and better address coordinated theft rings. Representative Vieira and the family of Kiana Barros urged action on Kiana’s Law, which would improve restraining-order notification and enforcement after Barros’s daughter was killed after an order was not served. The hearing also included support for the HALO Act, which would create a 25-foot safety zone around first responders and penalize harassment or obstruction, and for a bill to enhance courthouse security by creating specific protections for judges and their families. No votes were taken during the hearing."} 0}]}