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• Last year, starting July 1, we began accepting complaints online through our website, and prior to then
• We started accepting all of our complaints online.
• They can go to our website, download a complaint, and we accept them that way.

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• They represent if any for those wishing to provide further comments We are accepting written testimony
• And ultimately, AB 8 will make that distinction of what's acceptable and what isn't.
• I want to start out by accepting the committee amendments.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And there are rules that would be placed regarding how donations and from whom donations are accepted
• Right, and so we have looked at whether we accept cryptocurrency in a different form, but in my agency
• earlier, for me personally, and again, you're the policymakers, but Glenn on his own can't just go accept

Bills: SB 21, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842

Keywords: emergency alerts, weather alerts, public safety, local government, municipality, county, website posting, online notice, emergency management, disaster preparedness, evacuation, National Weather Service, NOAA, Texas Division of Emergency Management, TDEM, localized alerts, hazard warnings, severe weather, watch warning advisory, public information

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• If there is not a drug on the PDL that is an acceptable clinical alternative; if the alternatives, if
• The study is pending acceptance into a medical journal, with anticipated publication in the fall of 2025
• The study is pending acceptance into a medical journal, with anticipated publication in the fall of 2025

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health Policy met with a quorum and heard five bills. SB 126, on prescription hearing aids, would remove Florida’s prohibition on mailing hearing aids when required tele-audiology testing and procedures are completed before sale. The sponsor said the bill would improve access, especially for people with travel or geographic barriers. The Florida Academy of Audiologists expressed support in concept but said it was still working with the sponsor on an amendment for consumer safety. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 152 would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during certain surgical procedures. Supporters, including the Florida Nurses Association and several nurses, described surgical smoke as a workplace and patient safety hazard containing harmful chemicals, viruses, bacteria, and other contaminants, and said evacuation technology is available and already required in some settings. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 264 would expand step-therapy exemptions for severe mental illness, including certain postpartum and pregnancy-related mental health conditions, so physicians would not have to require patients to fail preferred drugs in specified circumstances. Support came from Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, NAMI Florida, and several medical and pharmacy groups, who argued that delays in effective treatment can worsen crises and increase hospital and crisis-care costs. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 342 would create a public-records exemption for current and former AHCA employees and certain family information, citing threats and harassment directed at inspectors and regulators. President Gaetz said he generally opposes such exemptions but supported this one because the employees are not elected officials and face real safety risks. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 294 would limit the Board of Pharmacy’s ability to add heart failure, coronary heart disease, and cardiac rhythm disorders to the list of chronic conditions eligible for collaborative pharmacy practice, keeping those conditions under direct physician management. The Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, Florida Medical Association, and the Florida chapter of the American College of Cardiology supported the bill, while the Florida Society of Health System Pharmacists opposed it. The committee voted the bill favorably. Senator Trumbull asked to be recorded in support of SB 126 and SB 152, and the meeting adjourned without further business.

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• And just making sure you've accepted the amendments? Yes. Thank you. All right.
• We'll be accepting all committee amendments. Help to improve this bill.
• We'll be accepting all committee amendments.
• Oh, and you've accepted the amendments. Yes, I have accepted the amendments. Thank you. Thank you.
• Can you just verify that she accepted the amendment? Absolutely. They've been accepted. Very good.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We finally came to a final agreement, and I accept the floor amendment to the Appropriations Committee
• the root causes of economic insecurity, we're offering a modest tax break while asking Arizona to accept
• fewer public investment. modest tax break while asking a resonance to accept fewer public investment
• The committee respectfully recommends acceptance of the Senate and engrossed measure.
• The committee respectfully recommends acceptance of the conference committee amendments to the Senate

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge, approved the journal, and welcomed several guests in the gallery, including a high school student and an advocate connected to the domestic violence bill HB 2995. The chamber then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, first advancing HB 4155, HB 4156, and HB 4157, then HB 4164, HB 4165, and HB 4166, all with do-pass recommendations and no substantive amendments on those calendars. Later, the House also considered SB 1326, a victims’ rights measure, adopted a floor amendment, and reported it out as amended. The House corrected an earlier clerical error regarding HB 4155-4157 being referred to engrossing rather than third reading. The House then took up a long series of final passage votes on Senate bills. SB 2174, SB 2611, SB 1011, SB 1012, SB 1016, SB 1018, SB 1038, SB 1039, SB 1040, SB 1053, SB 1055, SB 1057, SB 1060, SB 1061, SB 1068, SB 1069, SB 1075, SB 1100, SB 1113 on reconsideration, SB 1160, and SB 1170 all passed. SB 2873, SB 1004, SB 1009, SB 1042, SB 1043, SB 1049, SB 1093, and SB 1143 failed. SB 2995, the emergency family-law/domestic-violence bill known as the Alec and Lydia Act, passed with the required two-thirds vote after extensive debate; supporters said it would better protect children and clarify judicial standards, while opponents argued its definitions were overly broad and could harm families. SB 1018 on foreign laws also drew extended debate over Sharia law, with supporters framing it as a defense of American values and opponents calling it unnecessary and discriminatory. Several votes included explanations focused on policy concerns. SB 1004 on sex-offender registration and monitoring drew debate over whether electronic monitoring is effective. SB 1040 on voter registration transparency prompted arguments over public access to voter rolls versus privacy and security. SB 1118 on municipal zoning and historical homes was debated as a property-rights and local-control issue, with supporters saying it could help preserve affordable housing and opponents warning it would override local decisions. The House also adopted motions to reconsider prior actions on SB 1043 and SB 1100, and it requested the Senate return SB 1552 for reconsideration. The session ended with the House still processing additional Committee of the Whole business, including HB 4158, HB 4159, HB 4160, HB 4161, HB 4162, and HB 4163, with HB 4162 and HB 4163 receiving floor amendments and do-pass recommendations.

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• <00:28:55.360> So,<00:28:56.559> I credentials, and just accept them.
• So, I credentials, and just accept them.
• So it was the only person that I could call because no one else would accept my call.
• So it was the only person that I could call because no one else would accept my call.
• if that's acceptable. if that's acceptable.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And again, even if that, which makes it a discretion with the judge to whether to defer or to accept
• of a guilty I guess defer the acceptance of a guilty plea<00:07:16.560> or<00:07:16.720> a
• judge to whether to defer or to accept judge to whether to defer or to accept uh<00:08:17.919>
• So it's not illegal for a politician to accept a gift.
• So it's not illegal for a politician to accept a gift.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills related to bribery and public corruption. On SB 2249, which would increase penalties for bribery under certain circumstances, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police Department supported the measure, arguing that Hawaii’s current class B felony penalty is probationable and too weak to secure cooperation in corruption cases, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Snyder decision narrowed federal bribery prosecutions. The Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that elevating bribery to a class A felony and making it non-probationable was excessive, overbroad, and would remove judicial discretion. Multiple individuals also testified in support. Committee members questioned the prosecutor about removing deferred acceptance of plea provisions and asked HPD about the $20,000 threshold; the prosecutor said alternative charges could still be used in plea bargaining, and HPD said the threshold aligns with first-degree theft. The committee also discussed how current law tolls the bribery statute of limitations while an official remains in office, with the prosecutor explaining it can extend up to six years total. The committee then heard SB 2494, which would set a nine-year statute of limitations for bribery offenses. The Public Defender opposed the extension, saying the justification based on the length of federal investigations was too broad and that bribery already has a longer limitations period than most felonies. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the bill, saying bribery cases often involve coordination with federal investigators, that federal and state evidence-gathering methods may differ, and that a longer period would help ensure admissible evidence and allow state prosecution when federal law no longer applies. Members asked whether there were public examples of cases lost to the current limitations period; the prosecutor said he was not aware of any publicly available examples, but maintained nine years was a reasonable period. The committee also considered SB 2737, which would create a misdemeanor for failure by a state or county elected official to report bribery. The Department of the Attorney General offered comments and suggested changing the term to “public servant” for consistency with existing law. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the intent but warned the reporting requirement could create Fifth Amendment issues for witnesses who might otherwise be useful in grand jury proceedings. The bill drew broad public support, with 33 supporters and no opposition noted. Finally, the committee took up SB 3071, which revises sex trafficking and promoting prostitution statutes by redefining “profits from prostitution” and adding an affirmative defense for certain lawful transactions. The Public Defender opposed the measure, saying it still could reach people without the required criminal intent and that the affirmative defense language could be applied unevenly. The Attorney General and Honolulu Prosecutor supported the bill, saying it better addresses concerns raised by the State v. Ibarra decision while closing loopholes that allow traffickers to disguise profits as loans or gifts. The prosecutor emphasized that traffickers are sophisticated and can structure transactions to evade current law.

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• And if I may, and this is, you know, unusual, those are animals that you accept you're dealing with.
• know, unusual, those are animals that know, unusual, those are animals that you<00:29:32.320> accept
• <00:29:33.679> I<00:29:34.240> assume you accept you're dealing with.
• I assume you accept you're dealing with.
• And so maybe what where you put accept.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Any objection to accepting it by a show of hands?
• I will accept that motion.
• I will<00:51:05.280> accept<00:51:05.599> that<00:51:06.119> motion.
• All in favor of will accept that motion.
• I will happily accept my colleague's offer the day he accepts the same standards be imposed on all education

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Finance Committee first took up Senate Bill 63, which Representative Maguire described as a straightforward bill setting funding for the Division of Travel and Tourism. He said it was not controversial. The committee voted to retain the bill by roll call, with one no vote and one member absent, and the motion passed 23-1-1. The committee then considered Senate Bill 74, dealing with annual reporting requirements for state departments that issue permits. Representative Maguire explained Amendment 2282 would shorten the reporting burden by requiring summary data on delayed permits rather than listing every permit, and would delay the first report until 2027 so agencies would not have to reconstruct old data. The amendment was adopted by voice vote, and the bill was then approved as amended by a 24-1 roll call vote. Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 241 on construction of a public pier at Hampton Beach. Representative Sweeney moved inexpedient to legislate, saying the project was ambitious and lacked public support. The motion passed unanimously 25-0, sending the bill to consent. Division Two then took up Senate Bill 145, a replace-all amendment to the education freedom account bill. Supporters said the amendment clarified the bill, kept the policy intact, removed a reimbursement program and an open-ended appropriation, and established a cap of 10,000 students with priority for current students and certain other groups. Opponents argued the measure was still a major expansion, would increase spending after crossover, and that the cap was not meaningful. After discussion, Amendment 2301H was adopted and the bill was approved as amended by a 25-0 vote, with members noting it could go on consent because no money remained in it.

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• So even if I were to accept the idea that it's a legitimate governmental exercise for the state to try
• So even if I were to accept the idea that it's a legitimate governmental exercise for the state to try
• the idea that it's a if I were to accept the idea that it's a legitimate<00:35:55.520> governmental
• We see that as people in society view that as more acceptable, they feel more inclined that they can
• they feel more inclined that acceptable they feel more inclined that they<00:41:07.280> can<00

Bills: HF414, HF768, HF359

Keywords: data practices, filing fee, government transparency, complaints, public access, free speech, human rights, censorship, protected speech, Minnesota Department of Human Rights, real property, partition, eminent domain, transfer on death deeds, property rights, 1183, house

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• changed enough to be acceptable. changed enough to be acceptable.
• accept those, review them, and respond. accept those, review them, and respond.
• Thank you for accepting my question.
• They're accepting liability for the payment.
• They're accepting liability for the payment.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• For from wherever we have come, we draw near to you in reverence, trusting that you will accept our manner
• of worship as holy and acceptable to you.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 5, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We are not accepting amendments to the bill today, but we have a number of testifiers um in a little
• We are not accepting amendments to the bill today, but we have a number of testifiers um in a little
• We are not accepting amendments to the bill today.
• We are not accepting amendments to the bill today.
• > addiction<01:09:35.200> as We cannot accept smartphone addiction as We cannot accept

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We had been given a list of folks and groups that wanted to be accepted from this.
• Um, but I think the idea was we wanted to accept folks who we knew were either working directly with
• Um, you know, we wanted to accept, of course, the public agencies.
• <01:29:23.040> Is<01:29:23.199> that given as an acceptable number.
• Is that given as an acceptable number. Is that correct? correct? correct?

Bills: HF3403, HF2687, HF2381

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords

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• There's incredible bias possible for like how can any administration, how are we going to accept that
• There's incredible bias possible for like how can any administration, how are we going to accept that
• There's incredible bias possible for like how can any administration, how are we going to accept that
• There's incredible bias possible for like how can any administration, how are we going to accept that
• There's incredible bias possible for like how can any administration, how are we going to accept that

Bills: HF3676, HF3683, HF3395

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

Summary: The committee first approved minutes from February 19 and February 26, while skipping the February 24 minutes because of a drafting error that would be corrected later. It then took up House File 3676, a Safe at Home program bill described by Rep. Nash as arising from a constituent’s dangerous identity exposure and intended to tighten protections for participants, including allowing emancipated minors to enroll. Testimony from the Secretary of State’s office explained that the bill would clarify who may apply for a minor, require proof of guardianship, strengthen court findings before a participant’s physical address can be disclosed, increase penalties for harmful disclosure, prohibit discrimination based on participation, require state agencies to designate a Safe at Home contact person, allow use of the Safe at Home card as proof of residence for certain ID purposes, and require judge training. Members raised concerns about federal compatibility, constitutionality of court-related provisions, and the need for a fiscal note on the felony penalty. Several sections were noted as being removed or modified in a later engrossment, and the committee voted to re-refer HF 3676 to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. The committee then heard House File 3683, which would direct the state budget forecast to include the estimated cost of fraud. Rep. Nash argued that fraud is a significant but unquantified drain on state resources and said the bill would adapt existing forecast language used for inflation to track fraud costs. Minnesota Management and Budget Deputy Commissioner Anna Mingi testified that fraud is unacceptable and that the agency works to prevent and detect it, but said the twice-yearly forecast is not the right tool for this kind of retrospective analysis. She explained that if fraud is identified, the forecast would reflect reduced spending through program integrity actions rather than a separate fraud-cost line item. The bill was moved and referred to the general register after a roll call was requested.

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• Why, as a homeowner, do I want to not accept bids to try and get the best price and the best product
• Why, as a homeowner, do I want to not accept bids to try and get the best price and the best product
• Why, as a homeowner, do I want to not accept bids to try and get the best price and the best product
• Why, as a homeowner, do I want to not accept bids to try and get the best price and the best product
• <01:34:04.719> and event that a lender um accepts and event that a lender um accepts and honors

Bills: SF1750, HF704, HF3479

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• Cops accept risk and are very aware that some misguided individuals will blame them, the officer, and
• Public safety officers accept the risks that come with serving our communities.
• What they should not have to accept is that their family safety can be compromised at home while they
• <01:14:17.199> And<01:14:17.360> I'm acceptable place for a protest.
• And I'm acceptable place for a protest.

Bills: HF1567, HF2809, HF3380

Keywords: public safety officer, peace officer, correctional officer, law enforcement, police privacy, officer safety, doxxing, personal information, data privacy, government data practices, private data, internet posting, online disclosure, residential address, phone number, email address, family member protection, child safety, school information, public records

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• It must be an acceptable photo ID.
• So, um, you said that if it's flagged as CID, they must provide an acceptable photo ID.
• must be an acceptable photo ID. must be an acceptable photo ID.
• for registering to vote on acceptable for registering to vote on election<00:27:00.679> day,<
• This hashing process is applied a second time once ERIC accepts the data file, ensuring that the hash

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I think it would be helpful for us to have a conversation about what would be accepted at that local
• So if a person's injured, you don't take them straight to jail; the jail won't accept them until they've
• Families are just going without lifesaving care, and I think that's… acceptable.
• He said facts are stubborn things, and sometimes those facts are hard to accept.
• Utilizing one facility and a block away from the other facility is not acceptable.

Bills: HB3772, HB1656, HB4504, HB1896, HB4420, HB4421, HB4076, HB3708, HB2806, HB3540, HB1586, HB5459, HB4553, HB4535, HB3811, HB3749, HB4255, HB4051, HB5098, HB3554, HB4539, HB5274

Keywords: e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians