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• Well, over 30% of ours is already over that aging limit.
• So is our pump station that aging limit.
• country, we're managing aging country, we're managing aging infrastructure<00:53:04.080> while
• We start from baby to age 22 We start from baby to age 22 to<01:03:49.000> focus<01:03:49.400>
• you mentioned you have five aging you mentioned you have five aging buildings buildings buildings

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• With this vote, we can unlock the golden age of America.
• With this vote, we can unlock the golden age of America.
• HOUSE AND DELIVERING FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR THE GOLDEN AGE TO RETURN P.
• BECAUSE WITH THE PASSAGE OF THIS BILL, THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA IS READY FOR TAKEOFF. MR.
• You will see an American renaissance, a golden age.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• well we have the 55year-old age well we have the 55year-old age restriction.<01:43:32.320> So<
• Why don't we just remove the 55-year-old age requirement then?
• Why don't we just remove the 55-year-old age requirement then?
• Why don't we just remove the 55-year-old age requirement then?
• Why don't we just remove the 55-year-old age requirement then?

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• 12 to age 16.
• 12 to age 16.
• 12 to age 16.
• 12 to age 16.
• 12 to age 16.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• you'll notice the credit that's growing the most over time is on line 124, the school building bond ag
• was initiated about 10 years ago and helps school districts that have considered durable amounts of ag
• you'll notice the credit that's growing the most over time is on line 124, the school building bond ag
• was initiated about 10 years ago and helps school districts that have considered durable amounts of ag
• The credit that's growing the most over time is on line 124, the school building bond ag credit.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I would say probably anywhere from the ages of 16 to, you know, 20, 30 years of age.
• We have a lot of those cases in that age range. Senator Maye Quade, thank you, Mr.
• c> years<01:24:18.120> of<01:24:18.280> age.
• We have a lot of 20 30 years of age.
• those cases in that age range. those cases in that age range.

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• We're bringing these legal notices into the modern age.
• , inclusive, and who do not have children under the age of 18 in his or her home.
• People in that age bracket are suffering, I mean, tremendously.
• People in that age bracket are suffering, I mean, tremendously.
• My constituent lost her son at the age of seven months old.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report for the day and approved a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber then took up several bills. HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, passed 94-10 after debate focused on conservation land surplus procedures and agricultural use of state lands. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign gifts, critical infrastructure, sister city agreements, and related restrictions, passed 80-20 after the House adopted an amendment adding a prohibition on certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. CS/CS/HB 1197, dealing with information technology procurement and contracting, passed 109-0. HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed unanimously. The House also debated CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use and development regulations. Supporters said it would limit development fees, standardize compatibility rules, allow manufactured homes in RV parks, and lower voting thresholds for comprehensive plan changes to address housing affordability; opponents argued it would preempt local control, weaken voter-approved urban boundary protections, and risk conservation lands. An amendment to preserve Orange County’s boundary rules failed, while a technical amendment on manufactured homes passed. The bill then passed 71-38. The House also passed several local bills, including measures for the Pace Fire Rescue District, Avalon Beach/Mulat Fire Protection District, East Point Water and Sewer District, Fellsmere Water Control District, and Headwaters Water Control District, with votes ranging from 83-27 to unanimous approval. The transcript also included farewell remarks from Representative Angie Nixon before the House returned to remaining business.

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• Uh in the 10 to 14 age<00:24:19.919> group<00:24:20.080> in<00:24:20.320> Minnesota,
• , the total death age group in Minnesota, the total death rate<00:24:21.760> is<00:24:22.000><
• By the ages of 20 to 34, total death rate has increased eightfold to 129 per 100,000, and 32% of all
• , um, how strategies into a younger age, um, how would<00:31:07.200> they<00:31:07.360> be<
• for this particular age for this particular age group.<00:59:50.799> Article<00:59:51.280

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Walker West annually provides about 6,000 people of all ages and backgrounds, including 30% low-income
• Again, it's brain health, it's healthy aging of the brain, and that's what we're all about.
• Again, it's brain health, it's healthy aging of the brain, and that's what we're all about.
• Again, it's brain health, it's healthy aging of the brain, and that's what we're all about.
• Again, it's brain health, it's healthy aging of the brain, and that's what we're all about.

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• At the age of 17, Alfredo joined the Vietnam War.
• In 1972, at the age of 26, ...
• In 1972, at the age of 27, Alfredo was elected to the Arizona State Senate.
• The average age now is 40 years old.
• I will tell you, though, we have an aging population and a growing aging population of veterans. ...in

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• The nice thing about this day and age is that you can do a lot of meetings over Teams.
• And lastly, the age eligibility requirement change was also made in April of 2026.
• And it states in here, what are the age requirements for children?
• And then it also states a child with special needs can go up to age 19.
• I'm guessing maybe in the high school ages. Rep. Morton, did you remember?

Summary: The committee met to receive a series of audit presentations, beginning with the statewide Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2025. The State Auditor’s Office and OMB reported a clean, unmodified opinion for the state, with strong financial results including a $40.6 billion net position, $30.99 billion in assets, $1.81 billion in liabilities, and continued Legacy Fund growth. OMB also explained the new GASB 101 compensated-absences reporting change and discussed pension-liability fluctuations tied to discount-rate assumptions and investment performance. Members asked about how the state compares to others and about the effect of short-term commodity price swings, and OMB said the report reflects actual fiscal-year results rather than forecasts. The committee then heard the University System audit, which also received a clean opinion but included four findings: misreporting of Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund revenue, insufficient monitoring of service organizations at CTS, NDSU, and UND, improper bank reconciliations at Dakota College of Bottineau, Dickinson State, and Williston State, and investment/cash reconciliation problems at Bismarck State College related to bond proceeds. University officials agreed with the findings and said corrective actions were underway, including internal review of bank reconciliations. Members raised questions about NDSU’s use of certificates of deposit, and university staff explained that CDs are used to earn interest on funds being accumulated for future projects. Several other audits were presented, most with clean opinions and no findings, including the State Auditor’s Office, Workforce Safety and Insurance, Housing Finance Agency, Housing Incentive Fund, Job Service North Dakota, the Retirement and Investment Office, PERS, the Center for Distance Education, the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents, the Ethics Commission, and the Office of Administrative Hearings. Notable exceptions included a State Fair Association audit with an adverse opinion on the foundation component unit because its financial statements were not available for audit, and a Securities Department performance audit finding that performance-based pay increases and bonuses were issued without required evaluations. The committee also discussed the State Auditor’s future needs, including more staff capacity, data analytics, cybersecurity reviews, possible subpoena authority, independent legal counsel, and whether some audits—such as the Ethics Commission and State Fair—should be handled by independent third parties or under different statutory arrangements.

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• parks, and I know that testimony was to limit it to the ag parks.
• park or a non-ag park or in our agricultural enterprise program.
• park or a non-ag park or in our agricultural enterprise program.
• park or a non-ag park or in our agricultural enterprise program.
• park or a non-ag park or in our agricultural enterprise program.

Bills: SB2885, SB2174, SB2925, SB2798, SB2320, SB2800, SB1230, SB2706, SB3233, SB2405, SB2350, SB2169, SB3320

Keywords: coconut rhinoceros beetle, invasive species, biosecurity, green waste, environmental management, agriculture, quarantine, pest control, transport regulations, Hawaii Revised Statutes, coconut trees, tax credit, natural management, Hawaii, environment, agricultural enforcement, agricultural theft, farm theft, crop theft, commodity theft

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2885 SD1, which would create mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material beginning in 2027, with penalties and an effective date. Support came from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, DLNR, Maui County Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Testifiers generally said the bill would help reduce CRB spread, though some urged additional science-backed methods, better coordination, and technical or cost-share support for smaller operations. Hawaiian Earth Recycling recommended amendments to align the bill with existing Department of Health/EPA composting rules, add other materials that can harbor CRB, allow future approved treatment methods, and replace the bill’s 60-day turning requirement with existing pathogen-reduction standards. One individual supported the goal but argued the state’s CRB strategy has lacked community and cultural consultation and should include a cultural advisement role. Department witnesses said enforcement would rely on inspection and an educate-before-regulate approach, and they noted the challenge of creating enough drop-off sites, especially in rural areas. The committee then took up SB 2174 SD2, which would authorize the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to declare an emergency quarantine, halt operations in affected areas for 96 hours with possible extension, quarantine suspected pest areas, issue notices and compensation to affected farmers, and adopt interim transportation rules for materials that may harbor high-impact invasive species. The department and DLNR supported the measure, emphasizing the need for fast action in the first hours of an invasion. Hawaii Farmers Union supported the compensation provisions but asked for stronger communication with producers and a post-action report to the Board of Agriculture after about 90 days to evaluate effectiveness and economic impacts. In response to questions, department staff said the bill would be a short-term, department-only quarantine authority distinct from the governor-declared biosecurity emergency authority enacted previously, and that it could serve as an intermediate step. They also said outreach would need to be done through farm organizations such as Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, and Cattlemen’s groups. The final measure discussed was SB 2925 SD1, relating to coconut trees. The bill would recognize coconut trees as a source of food and water and a cultural treasure, require rules for coconut tree seed banks, require signage identifying landscape palms where applicable, set labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms, and create an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices. The transcript ended before testimony or action on this bill was completed, and no vote was taken on any of the measures discussed in the portion provided.

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• of adulthood at age 18.
• I have had a wide-ranging career caring for people of all ages.
• There's no age restriction on it.
• There's no age restriction on it.
• All of them who are working age? Follow up last question.

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. The sponsor explained that the bill, as amended, would align Florida law more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” requiring providers to furnish requested records within set timeframes, allowing a limited extension with notice, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several members asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill affected meaningful-use rules or post-mortem access. Multiple witnesses opposed the bill, arguing it could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with existing privacy rules, and burden providers; supporters said it would improve patient access and consistency. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. The bill would direct DEP to establish rules for synthetic turf and limit local governments from banning it if state rules are followed, while also addressing change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor work, building code updates, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and single-trade inspections. Amendments removed the pool and spa contractor provisions and the tall mass timber language. Testimony on the bill centered heavily on the pool industry, with contractors and the Florida Swimming Pool Association opposing expansion of scope to general and building contractors, while some speakers supported other parts of the bill. After adopting the amendments, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. The bill would allow minors to be tested for STDs without parental consent but require parental consent for treatment, expand parents’ rights to access records and control certain health decisions, and restrict health care services, medical procedures, and biofeedback devices for minors absent consent or an exception. An amendment moved survey and questionnaire provisions into the education code, added an explicit court-order exception, clarified DNA and biofeedback provisions, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions. The committee heard extensive public testimony both for and against the bill, with supporters emphasizing parental authority and opponents warning it could delay STI treatment, mental health care, and other services for vulnerable minors. The transcript ends during public testimony on the bill, before any final committee action is shown.

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• Are you aware that Representative Pinto authored a bill two years ago to raise the age of delinquency
• ago to raise the age of recording in in in progress<00:15:27.079> raise<00:15:27.399> the<
• /c><00:15:27.680> age<00:15:27.920> of<00:15:28.160> delinquency so<00:15:39.040
• <00:15:44.399> of next year that raises the age of next year that raises the age of delinquency
• We're in the age of information. Everyone should have this. Sunlight is the best disinfectant.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present, approved the January 21, 2025 minutes by voice vote, and then took up House File 7, which was recommended to pass and be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee. The chair also reminded attendees about decorum rules in the committee room. House File 7 was described by the author as a public safety package combining 12 provisions from prior Republican-authored bills, aimed at supporting law enforcement, reducing violent crime, and increasing accountability in the criminal justice system. The bill’s main provisions discussed included tougher penalties for aggravated fleeing, making it a crime to be in a stolen vehicle, allowing tracking devices on stolen vehicles even when occupied, increasing penalties for blocking highways and critical infrastructure, and increasing penalties for assaulting peace officers. The author also highlighted provisions on sex trafficking, predatory offender registration, and greater public disclosure of bail payments, case dismissals, sentencing reductions, and sentencing guideline changes. Testifying in support were Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher, MPPOA President Shane Mey, and Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association Executive Director Jeff Potts, all of whom argued the bill would help officers address auto theft, fleeing suspects, and assaults on law enforcement. They cited increases in assaults on officers and high numbers of stolen vehicles and fleeing cases, and said the bill would improve safety and transparency. Witnesses generally supported the bill’s approach but suggested some refinements, including adding language for additional aggravating factors in officer assault cases and considering similar treatment for corrections officers. Sheriff Fletcher also urged reconsideration of the recently enacted raise-the-age changes, arguing they could limit law enforcement’s ability to respond to younger offenders involved in stolen vehicles. No opposition testimony or final vote on House File 7 was recorded in the excerpt beyond the motion to pass and re-refer it.

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• The individuals living in these homes range in age from 18 into their 80s.
• The individuals living in these homes range in age from 18 into their 80s.
• The individuals living in these homes range in age from 18 into their 80s.
• The individuals living in these homes range in age from 18 into their 80s.
• The individuals living in these homes range in age from 18 into their 80s.

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Summary: The Health and Family Services committee heard an informational presentation on Kentucky personal care homes from representatives of the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities, Management Systems of Kentucky, and Elder Care Partners. Witnesses described personal care homes as a lower-cost, 24/7 residential option for adults, often with serious mental illness, who do not meet nursing home criteria but need structured supervision, medication assistance, meals, and daily support. They said the homes are regulated by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, are not Medicaid-funded, and are supported largely through state supplementation payments and residents’ SSI income. The presenters argued that the current reimbursement rate of about $50.70 per day is no longer sufficient to cover staffing, food, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and other costs, and said the sector has shrunk significantly over time. They cited figures showing a decline from 64 to 34 homes serving the seriously mentally ill since 2002, with 30 closures over 23 years, and said the loss of beds contributes to homelessness, hospital overcrowding, and longer psychiatric stays. They also gave examples of residents who had spent many months in hospitals before being successfully placed in personal care homes, which they said can prevent more costly institutional care. Committee members asked about staffing credentials, fraud controls, referral processes, and how reimbursement works in other states. The presenters said Kentucky does not require licensed or certified staff in these facilities, though some homes use certified medication technicians or an LPN, and they described a county case-manager-based assessment process used to set individualized rates in other states such as Minnesota. Members expressed support for the work but emphasized the need for documentation of savings and budget offsets. The presenters said they are seeking an incremental reimbursement increase over two years, roughly 25% to 50% in the first year and another 50% after that, and urged the committee to support the homes to prevent further closures.

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• If the AG gets to override any particular political subdivision or agency, the AG will not override that
• Who is under the age of nine, which is the age listed in the bill, correct? I do.
• It's not age appropriate, right?
• Or what about the facts that girls and young women between the ages of 16 and 24...
• I came of age before Roe v. Wade.

Bills: SB 8, HB7, HB15, HB 265, HCR 13, SB 8, HB 7, HB 15, HB 265, HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

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• less than gracefully past middle age graph, illustrates our problem well.
• <00:03:56.159> graph, in the approaching middle age graph, in the approaching middle age graph
• less than gracefully past middle age less than gracefully past middle age graph,<00:04:01.599>
• cannot keep pace with the natural aging cannot keep pace with the natural aging of<00:16:02.399>
• By replacing the separate aging footprints of the St.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• An early age and I didn't run, but they put the gun to my head, drugged me out the car, and then said
• <00:48:51.200> So been traumatized from early ages. So been traumatized from early ages.
• it at 70 years of age, and they've moved it up to 80.
• versus us doing something mandatory at age 80.
• I think uh under the age of uh is it 16?

Bills: HB348, HB106, HB347, HB54, SB118, SB167, SB195, HB260, HB263, HB328, HB348, HB106, HB347, HB54, SB118, SB167, SB195, HB260, HB263, HB328

Keywords: bail reform, illegal aliens, violent offenses, pretrial detention, flight risk, court hearings, doxing, personal identifying information, harassment, online safety, law enforcement, public servants, penalties, consumer protection, illicit material, private rights, digital privacy, nonconsensual distribution, incarceration, pregnancy

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• So since Vice Chairman Raymond has reminded us there's an age differential on the panel, we have an age
• In this day and age, consistency is so important.
• Because in this day and age, you can't hide.
• Low Skate and Jake, similar to your ages. I've rarely seen Jake Colcourt cry as an adult man.
• Our student leaders have organized open dialogues on social, political, ...age and civil discourse.

Summary: The joint Senate and House Select Committee on Civil Discourse and Freedom of Speech in Higher Education convened for its first public hearing, adopted its proposed rules without objection, and framed the hearing as an organizational, invited-testimony-only session. Members repeatedly condemned political violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, saying the committee was created in response to concerns about civil discourse, intimidation, and hostility on college campuses. Several members emphasized that the goal was not to suppress speech but to protect open expression while maintaining order, due process, and institutional accountability. The first witness, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner Wyn Rosser, outlined implementation of Senate Bill 37. He described the General Education Advisory Committee, which is reviewing broad core-curriculum knowledge and skills and may recommend reducing the current 42-hour core, while leaving review of specific courses to individual institutions. He also explained the new Office of the Ombudsman, the board’s role in supporting it, and existing training and certification requirements for governing board members. Members asked about enforcement tools, transparency, and whether the ombudsman would investigate complaints involving censorship, retaliation, or political bias; Rosser said some enforcement exists in certain laws, but he deferred on the exact scope of the ombudsman’s investigatory authority and on issues outside the agency’s role. University of Texas at Austin President Jim Davis testified that UT Austin supports free speech, academic freedom, and civil discourse, and he described three areas of focus: speech on campus grounds, classroom discourse, and how people treat one another. He said the university enforces time, place, and manner rules, expects professors to present alternative views on controversial topics, and has created internal reporting and appeal processes for students and faculty. Members questioned him about heckler’s veto incidents, protests, off-campus participants, complaints about professors, hate speech, and whether the university would protect speakers and students from disruption or unfair targeting. Davis said the university would not tolerate disruptions, would use due process and factual review, and is working to align campus practices with the new law and regents’ expectations. Ricky Adam Jr. of Turning Point USA’s Club America described the group’s campus and high-school organizing, praised Charlie Kirk’s approach to open debate, and said the organization is expanding in Texas. He raised concerns about school administrators and a counselor at an Early College High School in Killeen allegedly interfering with a student club and withholding footage, and committee members said they would seek information and, if necessary, use legislative process to investigate. Members from both chambers reiterated support for free speech, criticized political violence and campus suppression of viewpoints, and stressed that future hearings would continue examining implementation and enforcement issues.

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• The removing estimated gestational age when the abortion was performed is an absolute non-starter as
• Uh the removing<00:46:24.800> estimated<00:46:25.520> gestational<00:46:26.240> age<
• /c><00:46:26.720> when removing estimated gestational age when removing estimated gestational
• age when the<00:46:27.200> abortion<00:46:27.680> was<00:46:28.000> performed<00
• So the argument would go both ways age.

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