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• That one's missing. No, that's the one that's missing. >> Uh, so Mr.
• And that would come back to per person.
• So there are a lot of guardrails that Miss Scott put in this substitute.
• I reached out to Miss comes u from RSA.
• <00:41:17.280> Scott's any questions, I bet Miss Scott's any questions, I bet Miss Scott's

Bills: HB125, HB116, HB183, HB342, HB341, SB280, SB245, SB159, HB125, HB116, HB183, HB342, HB341, SB280, SB245, SB159

Keywords: HB125, sunset law, Alabama Sunset Committee, Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, veterinary medical examiners, veterinary board, veterinary licensing, veterinary regulation, professional licensing board, state board continuation, sunset review, regulatory board, animal health, veterinarians, disciplinary authority, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding

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• Uh thank you so much to Miss Punelli and also Miss Sundererman for the thorough process.
• Uh thank you so much to Miss Punelli and also Miss Sundererman for the thorough process.
• Uh thank you so much to Miss Punelli and also Miss Sundererman for the thorough process.
• unequal cuts depending on where a person unequal cuts depending on where a person lives<01:53:41.440
• We have one person who signed up late.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• Tab 1: Senate Bill 1570, statewide project for missing persons with special needs, by Senator Gates.
• Senate Bill 1570 restores a program Florida previously had in statute to help locate missing persons
• goes missing.
• Well, again, Senator, I can only give you my personal opinion since I will be serving in my personal
• How did I miss that? And we do have Mr.

Summary: The committee on Higher Education Appropriations heard and favorably reported two bills: SB 1570, which revives the former Project Leo program to help locate missing persons with special needs through voluntary tracking devices and coordination with sheriff’s offices, and CS/SB 1376, which creates a grant program to support genetic counseling education in response to a statewide shortage of genetic counselors. Both bills drew supportive comments, with the genetic counseling bill also receiving public support from a university representative. The committee then took up a large slate of confirmations. It first approved a block of reappointments to various university and college boards of trustees, including institutions such as UWF, Broward College, Chipola College, FIU, Pasco-Hernando, Polk State, St. Petersburg College, Valencia, FAMU, FAU, UCF, FSU, New College, UNF, USF, and Broward College. It then heard from numerous new appointees and some requested reappointments, many of whom emphasized workforce training, nursing, military and veteran support, dual enrollment, and local economic development as priorities for their institutions. Several nominees highlighted their personal ties to the schools and communities they would serve, including appointees to Pensacola State, Polk State, St. Petersburg College, UNF, UWF, FIU, the College of the Florida Keys, Valencia College, and Chipola College. Committee members repeatedly asked about nursing NCLEX pass rates, workforce alignment, and institutional growth. One reappointment, Thomas Zachary Smith to the UWF board, was pulled from the block for separate questioning about his past public comments and his role in Project 2025; he said he would serve in his personal capacity and treat all students equally. The committee also separately heard from a Florida Poly reappointment, I. Shapiro, who was questioned about prior remarks regarding race and Supreme Court nominations, and from a New College reappointment, Mark Bowerlaine, who described campus improvements and enrollment growth. The meeting ended amid ongoing confirmation processing and separate votes on the remaining nominees.

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• Um, and so they were within a half a person, and then that person that just didn't count due to error
• so they they were within a half a person so they they were within a half a person um<00:59:28.520
• > I<01:14:41.200> don't Unless I'm missing something, I don't Unless I'm missing something
• So, that's just my personal opinion.
• This adds one more person to a it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Jeff Schwartz continued: “Sharia law, by definition, is not merely a set of personal beliefs.
• Shreya law, by definition, is not merely a set of personal beliefs.
• Lastly, the... ...against the person.
• I think there might be one person. Is there discussion or any comment?
• Apparently, my colleagues missed the point. The pathway of money doesn't lie.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee heard several bills and a memorial focused on foreign law, land ownership, presidential electors, and campaign finance/federalism. SB 1018 would amend Arizona’s foreign-law statute to explicitly include Sharia law; the sponsor and supporters said it was needed to prevent foreign legal systems from influencing Arizona courts, while opponents from the ACLU and others argued it singled out Islam, was unnecessary because foreign law is already prohibited, and would be unconstitutional. After debate, the committee recommended SB 1018 do pass by a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1075, which restricts conveyance of Arizona land to foreign entities deemed hostile to the United States and adds disclosure, penalty, and enforcement provisions through a five-page amendment. The sponsor said it was modeled on other states’ efforts to keep adversarial nations from acquiring land near sensitive sites; the committee adopted the amendment and recommended the bill as amended do pass by a 3-3 vote. SB 1141, dealing with presidential electors, would require electors to vote for a properly nominated successor if a winning presidential or vice presidential candidate dies or withdraws before the Electoral College meets, and would deem an elector’s office vacant if the elector fails to vote. Supporters said it closes a gap in Arizona law and improves election continuity; it received a unanimous do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard SCM 1003, a memorial urging Congress to support federalism and a constitutional amendment affirming state authority over election processes and campaign finance. Supporters argued that money in politics and out-of-state or international influence have grown too large and that states should regain more control; some members noted concerns about the rhetoric around ActBlue and other groups but still supported the memorial’s general purpose. SCM 1003 received a unanimous do pass recommendation.

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• We need trusted persons and messengers to work with. We cannot do outreach and engagement alone.
• We need trusted persons and messengers to work with us to promote oral health.
• We consider that a priority case, and we want to make sure that that person is getting the treatment
• It is not insignificant. ...missing on the table for them not doing this work.
• I was just seeing if I missed the section, apologize. But what is the capacity?

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The MAPOC Women and Children’s Health Subcommittee heard a presentation from Kate Parker Riley, executive director of the Connecticut Dental Health Partnership, on the Husky Dental Program and efforts to improve oral health during pregnancy. She reviewed the structure of Connecticut’s Medicaid dental benefit, the ASO model, provider network, utilization trends, and member barriers to care. She noted that children’s dental measures remain above the national median, but adult utilization is lower and the dental provider network has been shrinking, with longer wait times in rural areas. A major focus was the state’s goal to raise the rate of oral evaluation during pregnancy from about 17.5% to 25% by 2030. Riley described planned outreach to OB/GYN practices using a draft “snapshot” report showing each practice’s pregnancy oral-health rate compared with the state average, along with education materials based on ACOG and AAP guidance. Committee members and guests discussed barriers such as lack of provider training, workflow burden, access to dentists who will see pregnant patients, and the need for stronger referral bridges. Suggestions included adding simple oral-health screening questions in OB settings, using human support to make appointments, and exploring co-located dental hygienists or other embedded models. Riley also highlighted partnerships with DSS, DCF, Head Start, WIC, Read to Grow, YMCA programs, refugee resettlement agencies, and school-based and hospital partners, as well as data-sharing and navigation efforts. She said pregnant members newly identified through HUSKY will now receive outreach and navigation support. DSS dental director Carolyn MacArthur introduced herself and said she supports the initiative, noting the literature linking untreated maternal dental disease to poor child oral-health outcomes. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with thanks and a preview of upcoming July presentations on integrated behavioral health and home visitation programs.

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• I have personally taught foraging skills to over 14,000 Minnesotans.
• Um, I have to say I'm, like, feeling like I'm maybe missing out.
• <01:30:17.480> with about this ahead of time a person with about this ahead of time a person
• I'll just share one quick personal experience.
• I'll just share one quick personal experience.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That's what we do of a young person.
• individually and personally individually and personally uh<02:54:07.080> to<02:54:07.240>
• always have the best personal always have the best personal relationships<03:21:34.240> with<
• :24:19.440> in We've experienced personal loss in We've experienced personal loss in Minnesota
• Didn't miss a one.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The meeting was a Senate retirement recognition session held after adjournment sine die, with the presiding officer relaxing decorum so members could speak, applaud, and interact more freely. The chair explained the order of speakers and noted that retiring members would be recognized from their desks, with a plaque presented by Senate leaders and photos taken afterward. The session was framed as a celebration of service for retiring senators and a tribute to staff, families, and colleagues. Senator Mann spoke first, thanking constituents, family, staff, colleagues, and advocates, and highlighting policy accomplishments such as banning non-compete clauses, wage transparency, breast cancer screening coverage, protections for students, expanded health coverage, pharmacy benefit manager reforms, physician workforce changes, the medication repository program, and paid leave. She also used her remarks to criticize racism, sexism, and broader threats to women’s and people of color’s freedoms, urging civic engagement and warning against erosion of democracy. Senator Tou Xiong followed with a personal farewell centered on his mother’s refugee experience, his family’s sacrifices, and gratitude to mentors and colleagues; he emphasized the value of public service, bipartisan cooperation, and the idea that Minnesota should be a model for the country. Senator Howe gave a faith-centered retirement speech reflecting on his path from humble beginnings, his family, military and public service, and the importance of humility, justice, mercy, and listening to constituents. Senator Klein looked back on a decade in the chamber, including the pandemic and the George Floyd unrest, and said the Senate’s decorum and relationships endured through difficult times; he cited a bill he helped pass for a child needing a prosthetic blade as an example of the legislature’s best work. Senator Draheim began his remarks by thanking his wife and children and joking about his discomfort with speeches, then described being recruited to run for office despite never seeing himself as a politician.

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• who's really data-driven and the person who has really high emotional intelligence.
• I stand in strong support of Miss Lione's nomination as the cultural specialist.
• He then shared some personal observations about Miss Lidstone.
• But Miss Lidstone has stepped up to do that, even though it means attending all meetings.
• But Miss Lidstone has stepped up to do that, even though it means attending all meetings.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land opened with housekeeping remarks about testimony limits, video availability, and that decision-making would follow the hearing. The committee then heard and considered several SCRs authorizing long-term nonexclusive easements over state submerged lands for existing public or private infrastructure on Oahu, including stormwater outfalls, shoreline protection structures, concrete stairs, seawalls, and a rock revetment. DLNR supported each measure and generally requested only technical or clarifying amendments; for SCR 3, DLNR asked that the title be clarified to specify the easement would be granted to the City and County of Honolulu. After discussion, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations, passing SCR 3 with amendments and SCRs 4, 6, and 7 unamended, while SCR 5 was passed with technical, non-substantive amendments. Senator Meli noted general concerns about seawalls and hardening but said he would support the measures because they involved repair of existing structures and public access, though he indicated a reservation on SCR 6. The committee then took up governor’s messages for HCDA appointments. For GM 58, Gerald Gordner was nominated to the Kalaeloa district seat; HCDA’s executive director and another supporter praised his urban planning, housing, zoning, GIS, and collaborative skills, and Gordner described his interim service and background in housing affordability and disaster recovery. Members also discussed a former military hangar in Kalaeloa and possible future uses, with Gordner noting he understood there had been restrictions that were later lifted, while the chair raised concerns about airport operations and modular housing use. The committee also heard support for GM 559, nominating Micki Lidstone as cultural specialist; HCDA said she had been an active and reliable board participant and cultural resource, and Lidstone said she valued learning from Native Hawaiian testimony and helping balance community perspectives. Finally, GM 688 nominated Deborah Kabibi to the Leeward Oahu/Maui district seat; HCDA said her community ties would be valuable for South Maui planning, and Kabibi said she had learned a lot from the board’s collaborative process and was eager to represent her community. The transcript ends during discussion of GM 688, before any vote on the nominations is shown.

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• She recognizes Miss Michaela Deer.
• She recognizes Miss >> Thank you, sir. She recognizes Miss Michaela<00:30:46.159> Deer.
• Thank you, Miss Porter. She recognizes Miss Lorna Carile. Okay, back again. Good morning.
• Chair recognizes Miss Patty Long. Miss Long, welcome. Hello, everybody.
• Chair recognizes Miss Angela Clark if she's here. Oh, great timing, Miss Clark.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• State your point of personal privilege, Representative. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• I would just like to take a minute to tell you about a national tragedy that affects my family personally
• He is also a person who served faithfully with honor and bravery.
• Chris was an incredible man and will be missed dearly.
• dearly I am grateful for his missed dearly I am grateful for his service<00:04:06.720> and<00

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a personal privilege statement from a member who spoke about the fatal shooting of his cousin, U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Chrismland, in Vermont. The member described Chrismland’s military and law enforcement service and requested a moment of silence, which the House observed. A quorum was then established, and the Journal of the previous day was approved without objection. Standing committee and division reports were also adopted without objection. The House then received first reading of House Files 11 through 193 and took up a large set of non-controversial motions and resolutions. One resolution offered by Representative Nisa addressed the absence of the 66 DFL members from the chamber and urged the Governor to enforce the law and direct the State Patrol and Sergeant at Arms to secure the absent members so the House could continue its work. Nisa said the House needed to restore order and complete the budget. Representative McDonald supported the resolution, saying Democrats needed to return so the House could do the business of Minnesotans. The resolution was adopted by voice vote. The House then approved a motion to adjourn until 3:30 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025, and subsequently adjourned on that schedule.

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• A quorum is present today in person, but we do have some on Zoom, and we begin our meetings with the
• Seeing none online and none in person. Oh, I'm sorry, Representative Feist. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Roberts so thank you all that uh Miss Roberts so thank you all right<00:15:15.519> any<00:15:
• Some veterans have deteriorated personal relationships and are currently experiencing homelessness.
• Seeing none in person and none online, Representative Feist, do you have any closing comments?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Folks missed it. I know some of the folks here have little babies.
• Folks missed it. I know some of the folks here have little babies.
• Folks missed it. I know some of the folks here have little babies.
• Folks missed it. I know some of the folks here have little babies.
• Miss Baron, Miss Spencer, thank you so much for being here today. of saying that um the people who do

Bills: HF2582, HF2266, HF2518, HF2039, HF1941

Keywords: child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian

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• The only person I told at the time was my husband.
• And quite frankly, personally, this was the sort of person I felt should never be in law enforcement.
• And quite frankly, personally, this was a sort of person I felt should never be in law enforcement.
• And that person deserves some consequences.
• And that person deserves some consequences.

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee heard three bills. HB 1479, by Rep. Baker, created a public records exemption for lethality assessment forms and the victims’ answers under the domestic violence lethality assessment law. The sponsor said the goal was to protect victims and keep the form consistent statewide; a question was raised about whether other agencies such as DCF could access the information. The only public testimony was in support, and the bill passed 17-0 and was reported favorably. The committee then took up HB 317, by Rep. Fabricio, which would require complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers to be written and sworn, require officers to receive the complaint and supporting evidence before interrogation or discipline, and keep unfounded investigations out of personnel files and from being used for promotions or commendations. Supporters, including the Fraternal Order of Police and a state corrections PBA representative, argued the bill would protect officers from frivolous or retaliatory complaints. Opponents, including the Florida Police Chiefs Association and the Florida Sheriffs Association, warned it would undermine transparency, early warning systems, accreditation, and accountability, and could discourage legitimate anonymous complaints. Several members debated the balance between officer due process and victim protection; the bill passed 11-6 and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 961, a Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles measure presented by Judge Maney. A strike-all amendment replaced the original language with a package aimed at improving customer service and efficiency in driver and vehicle services, including online title and registration requests, longer renewal periods for certain permanently handicapped persons, and a new misdemeanor offense for selling DHSMV appointment slots. The amendment and the bill as amended were supported by Florida tax collectors, adopted, and the committee passed HB 961 unanimously, 17-0, with a favorable report.

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• The other first person to say "price and volume"...
• This represents a significant key person risk.
• Senator, so the primary person involved with this, Dr.
• it as well, which I totally missed.
• Are you missing any members right now? Mr.

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• Members, we were here a year ago when Miss Pittman was when I carried the nomination for her to fulfill
• I'll just remind you, Miss Pittman, that although the governor has made this appointment, you would not
• Miss Pittman having received six Senator Alvord, glad you could join us.
• I'll take a personal privilege from the chair.
• Thank you for the kind words, Miss Chairman.

Bills: HB4125, HB2951, HB3082, HB4142, HB4106, HB1752, HB3268

Keywords: firearm rights restoration, nonviolent felons, Oklahoma firearm laws, gun ownership, pardon, expungement, public safety, transportation of inmates, Department of Corrections, correctional facilities, sentencing, health records, firefighters, sex offenders, employment restrictions, Oklahoma laws, bomb, explosive device, incendiary device, simulated bomb

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• Okay, Miss Barell, Miss Rudolph, come on down.
• <01:36:49.639> barell<01:36:50.080> Miss thank you Mr chair okay Miss barell Miss thank
• you Mr chair okay Miss barell Miss Rudolph<01:36:50.719> Miss<01:36:50.840> lowski<01:
• Thank you very much, Miss Barell. Mr.
• Thank you very much, Miss Barell. Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:18:35.640> who punish I want to punish the person who punish I want to punish the person
• person can be especially fentanyl a person can be diagnosed<00:49:33.119> with<00:49:33.240>
• offenses defined by 318 B27 such person offenses defined by 318 B27 such person of<01:07:27.480>
• and that person it's that person and that person unfortunately<01:31:19.040> passes<01:31:19.440
• But the person that is distributing that fentanyl to the person, and if they do that and the person dies

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Miss Floer. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Miss Floer, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• It says no person shall not knowingly, and it includes referral.
• Think about some of your personal darkest days.
• You know, personally, I don't see it that way. No.

Bills: HB4420, HB3974, HB3016, HB3062, HB3021, HB3145, HB4128, HB3131, HB3015, HB3472, HB3453, HB1638, HB4126, HB2696, HB2710, HB3552, HB3031, HB3544, HB3521, HB4490, HB4488, HB1746, HJR1069, HB4428, HB4429, HB1170, HB3538, HB4124, HB3904, HB4106, HB2999, HB3982, HJR1077, HB3464, HB2588, HB3462, HB4440, HB3674, HB3345, HJR1067, HB4326, HB4331, HB4337, HB4338, HB4359, HB4392, HB3557, HJR1076, HB4003, HB3495, HB3497, HB3501, HB3505, HB3749, HB3011, HB4336, HB4346, HJR1087, HB3240, HB3647, HB3796, HB3969, HB3972, HB3983, HB3984, HB3989, HB3383, HB3130, HB4358, HB3327, HJR1055, HB3386, HJR1089, HB3087, HB2970, HB3314, HB4129, HB4199

Keywords: reading, intervention, literacy, education, third grade retention, teacher training, funding, Strong Readers Act, tort claims, inmate housing, government immunity, public trust, private prison, emergency legislation, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, firearm rights

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• Another example is missing data in FleetWave.
• For example, there were 1,695 delivery dates that were missing in FleetWave.
• Another example is missing data in FleetWave.
• For example, there were 1,695 delivery dates that were missing in FleetWave.
• We had one person that managed it. We never had any of these issues.

Summary: The subcommittee first heard a lengthy Auditor General presentation on the Department of Management Services’ fleet management operations. The audit found major problems with oversight, recordkeeping, policies, fee-setting, purchase and disposal approvals, public auction controls, and FleetWave system access and processing. Key findings included that 2,279 vehicles valued at more than $57 million could not be matched between FleetWave and FLAIR, disposal records were missing or incomplete, user access remained active long after employees separated, and the department had not documented a reasonable basis for its $1.75 per-vehicle monthly fee. Members expressed strong concern about the accuracy of the state’s fleet inventory and the risk of waste or misuse. DMS Secretary Allende said the department concurred with the findings, was working with the Auditor General, and planned corrective actions, including better training, clearer guidance, improved reconciliation, and possible centralization or pilot programs for fleet purchasing and management. The committee then returned to vacancy discussions with several agencies. The Division of Administrative Hearings said its two long-vacant judges of compensation claims positions had been hard to fill because of low pay and short reappointment terms, but the chief judge said the division could operate without them and offered those positions up as part of a reduction exercise. The Public Service Commission reported 42 vacancies but said statutory deadlines were still being met, though staff workloads and depth of analysis were affected. The commission also said vacancies help it manage salaries within its trust-fund budget. Members questioned whether some of those positions were truly needed given the lack of delays. The Florida Gaming Control Commission reported 29 vacancies, including a vacant chair that prevented appointment of an inspector general, and said the chair vacancy was a gubernatorial appointment issue. The acting executive director also said the commission’s compulsive gambling prevention program had lapsed after no responsive bids were received for a new contract, but an invitation to negotiate was nearly complete and a new provider was expected soon. The Public Employee Relations Commission reported that its caseload had more than doubled after Senate Bill 256, which increased union recertification work; it said it was meeting deadlines only with overtime and that the workload had not fallen despite decertifications. Members asked for follow-up data on union cases, vacancy needs, and whether some positions across agencies could be reallocated to better match workload.