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• The rest could benefit from the public access opportunity. All right. Thank you.
• It's not access directly from the lake, but from access points along public roads.
• And this would allow the opportunity to cross over land to access existing holdings as well as the new
• So in the event Central Arkansas Water wanted to sell 500 acres of this later, they're not limited.
• , they have hiking events, it drives activity in the area and it can be a beneficial thing.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• This past year alone, on my sheet this is 5,200, but with last year's event in the Duluth area, over
• This past year alone, on my sheet this is 5,200, but with last year's event in the Duluth area, over
• So I got in, I took his classes, and he made it very accessible for me.
• for me you know I at the time accessible for me you know I at the time I<00:10:08.480> was<00
• And again, this is just about making sure that more people across our state have access to this, and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But in no event shall debate 5 minutes.
• depend on, especially as these events depend on, especially as these events are<00:07:28.240>
• accessible.
• All Americans deserve access accessible.
• <02:15:28.800> I life-threatening events each year. I life-threatening events each year.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Of events, the Roswell Chavez County Economic Development Corporation legislative reception is tonight
• On Monday, a couple of events: Monday morning, the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce business day breakfast
• of New Mexico is a local nonprofit organization that helps New Mexico residents find jobs and gain access
• purchase at a Goodwill Industries store that helps New Mexico residents find employment and gain access
• In any event. Yes, please join us.

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• of up to 5 million each 24 fiscal year in general revenue from the gas utility pipeline tax in the event
• sufficient general revenue funds, less than $25 million 26 per fiscal year in general revenue, in the event
• track consumer complaints online, and provides industry, legislators, and the public with better access
• track consumer complaints online, and provide industry legislators and the public with better 120 access
• The federal government, as you know, doesn't make it easy to access dollars and put some Restrictions

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present to hear Article VI Natural Resources agency budget recommendations, beginning with the Railroad Commission. LBB staff summarized the commission’s 2026-27 base recommendation at $458.7 million, down from the prior biennium, with an increased FTE cap. The presentation highlighted reduced federal IIJA funding, volatility in oil and gas regulation account 5155, continued support for IT modernization, and rider changes. The commission’s major exceptional items were then presented, including requests for produced water and injection data reporting, an authorized pit registration system, regulatory filing/permitting upgrades, an underground injection well investigation team, site remediation support, and especially $100 million for orphan well plugging. Members asked about biennium-to-biennium comparisons, salary biennialization, the scale of orphan well risks, federal funding delays, bonding, and whether the state should rely more on industry or general revenue for plugging costs. Commission leadership explained that orphan wells can threaten water and public safety, that plugging costs have risen sharply, and that current funding is insufficient to keep up with emergency wells and the backlog; they also said the agency is moving to cloud-based systems with cybersecurity protections and that the proposed performance measure may need adjustment if funding does not increase. The Railroad Commission testimony was followed by LBB and agency testimony for the Texas Animal Health Commission. LBB described a $42 million recommendation for 2026-27, an increase overall, but with a reduced FTE cap due to turnover and salary reallocation. The recommendation maintained funding for cattle fever tick work, chronic wasting disease, lab testing through an MOU with Texas A&M’s veterinary diagnostic lab, and a new $5 million spay-and-neuter pilot program, while deleting a capital budget rider and adjusting riders tied to entry point inspection stations and clinical trials. Agency leadership then outlined the commission’s mission to protect livestock health and the state’s $22 billion animal industry, and described major disease threats including highly pathogenic avian influenza, cattle fever ticks, New World screwworm, and chronic wasting disease. Their exceptional items focused on recruiting and retaining veterinarians, replacing fleet vehicles, creating an ectoparasite identification lab, adding field staff and IT support, improving records and epidemiology reporting, strengthening central administration, supporting secure food supply planning, expanding chronic wasting disease work, and staffing the new spay-and-neuter program. Members asked about field identification of ticks, the use of disinfectants and PPE, fleet management, the scale of cattle fever tick risk, and chronic wasting disease; the agency explained its current inspection and lab-confirmation process, its reliance on field disinfecting and biosecurity, and the need for more staff and better data systems to keep pace with growing workloads and disease threats.

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• The college was traumatized by that event.
• So, uh, again, thank you for event.
• of of that event? of of that event?
• So, um digital access is no Americans.
• Thank you. secession uh easier or more accessible secession uh easier or more accessible to<05:00:29.360

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The only adverse events we've ever seen, actually major adverse events, the only adverse events we've
• This is just access to care.
• Most importantly, with the access to care issue... ...volumes.
• You know, it's been noted in this committee that access is a regulator.
• People who transition and people who detransition need access to the same care.

Bills: SB1014, SB1094, SB1146, SB1177, SB1192, SB1194, SB1214, SB1372, SB1390, SB1398, SB1399, SB1494, SB1557, SB1561, SB1564, SB1602, SB1603, SB1621, SB1628, SB1629, SB1713, SB1752, SB1776, SB1813, SB1814, SB1821

Keywords: gender transition, gender detransition, health insurance, medical procedures, insurance claims, official documents, Arizona law, gender reassignment, civil liability, minors, medical consent, detransition, dependent children, foster care, periodic review, court hearings, child welfare, public funds, prohibition, Arizona legislation

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• S. 287, an act relating to studying the construction of a self-funding limited access highway replacing
• S. 287, an act relating to studying the construction of a self-funding limited access highway replacing
• <00:25:28.720> The<00:25:29.039> second The second change is the accessibility of the
• If I understand what the bill is doing, one would need to use this disclosure in the event that either
• that either the media has been event that either the media has been created<00:29:25.919> by<

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• It establishes a working group within the Judiciary to improve family court processes, including access
• Uh, in the unlikely event that we have to cancel or to recess the meeting for technical difficulties,
• that we have to cancel unlikely event that we have to cancel the<00:05:46.320> or<00:05:46.720
• For families, this ensures that scholarships, pathways, and access remain open.
• When scholarships and tuition-free pathways are secure, families have access to the best education for

Bills: SB3123

Keywords: conditional gifts, private education, scholarships, donor conditions, Hawaii education law, 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee took up three measures in decision-making. SB 2678, which would create a Judiciary working group to improve family court processes and youth access to legal representation in the child welfare system, was recommended for passage with amendments. The amendments would clarify that members with lived experience are those who have navigated the state child welfare system, replace an actively serving guardian ad litem with a former GAL, allow co-chairs to invite additional experts, and provide compensation for lived-experience members. The committee report would also recommend a $20,000 appropriation, and the motion passed without objection. SB 2528, a Campaign Spending Commission proposal to expand the partial public financing program and raise expenditure limits, was also recommended for passage with amendments and adopted without objection. The committee’s changes would increase the public-funds match to 4:1, raise the maximum public funding available to 20% for statewide executive offices and 25% for legislative and certain county offices, blank out the appropriation in the bill, and instead recommend $7.2 million in the committee report. Technical amendments would also rename the program for consistency and set the bill’s effective date to March 22, 2075. In a joint Judiciary/Education hearing, SB 3123 drew extensive testimony in support from the Governor’s office, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, Hawaiian Council, Kamehameha Schools, and many private-school and community representatives. Supporters said the bill would clarify that donor-funded scholarships, grants, and tuition-free educational programs are charitable gifts rather than contractual obligations, giving donors and schools greater certainty and preserving educational access. Some members questioned whether the bill could affect Kamehameha Schools’ admissions practices or allow schools to avoid donor conditions; witnesses responded that the measure is intended to clarify donor intent, not change admissions, and that an opt-out clause would preserve the ability to create contractual agreements if the parties choose. The discussion ended with the bill still under consideration, with no final vote reflected in the transcript excerpt.

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• districts might post flyers throughout the community, share information on their website, or hold special events
• Districts might post flyers throughout the community, share information on their website, or hold special events
• address special education staffing shortages, as well as two JLARC audits, one on service delivery and access
• Staffing shortages, as well as two JLARC audits, one on service delivery and access, and another on special
• However, this number is unknown due to many reasons, including variability in diagnoses and access to

Summary: The JLARC I-900 Subcommittee heard a State Auditor’s Office performance audit on special education services, focused on comparing student needs, district identification practices, and funding. Auditors said Washington does not appear to under-identify any particular population for special education, though districts face ongoing challenges with identification, documentation, staffing shortages, and inconsistent referral tracking. They explained that their analysis used statistical models because the true prevalence of disabilities is unknown, and found Washington districts generally clustered near the national average, with little evidence that any demographic group was systematically under-identified. The audit also found that special education funding has historically been insufficient, with districts collectively covering about $500 million in costs not paid by state or federal sources, and that districts spent about 26% more per student than they received in funding. Auditors noted recent legislative changes that removed the special education enrollment cap and changed the safety net process, but said it was too soon to assess their effects. Their recommendations to OSPI included clarifying what counts as an official special education referral, requiring districts to report referral data even when no evaluation follows, and ensuring the new statewide data system is developed with district input, training, and possibly a mandate for uniform use. OSPI staff said they concurred with the report and appreciated the work of the auditor’s office and JLARC. During member questions, Representative Paulette raised concerns that the audit did not directly examine prevalence of specific disabilities, such as autism and dyslexia, in vulnerable populations or compare Washington’s identification practices to medical and peer-reviewed prevalence data. Auditors responded that medical prevalence is not known in a systematic way, that educational eligibility differs from medical diagnosis, and that the report’s conclusions should not be read as proving no populations are under- or over-identified. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Our goal is to make sure that all students have access to information about the career and wage outcomes
• And we don't just limit ourselves to these large events. We have special employer events on campus.
• It's on a core part of our campus that's easily accessible by all of the students.
• It allows increased access to tools.
• It allows increased access to tools.

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary held an informational hearing focused on how Florida’s public colleges and universities are aligning bachelor’s degree programs with workforce needs and improving student outcomes. Chancellor Kathy Hebda described Florida College System enrollment growth, the state college system’s workforce-oriented bachelor’s degrees, approval and accountability processes for those programs, and outcomes data showing strong completion and wage results, especially in health care. Emily Sykes of the Board of Governors outlined the State University System’s program review practices, performance-based funding metrics, strategic emphasis programs, and the MyFloridaFuture tool that lets students compare earnings, debt, and employment outcomes by major and institution. University and college leaders then described campus-level workforce initiatives. Florida Gulf Coast University highlighted employer-driven microcredentials, digital badges, internships, career fairs, service learning, and partnerships with regional employers. UCF discussed its career navigator requirements, major industry partnerships such as Lockheed Martin, nursing and faculty career-integration efforts, and a centralized career development center. Northwest Florida State College and the University of West Florida emphasized their bachelor’s programs, transfer pathways, teacher and nursing outcomes, military and defense-related workforce pipelines, cybersecurity training, and stackable credentials tied to regional labor needs. During member questions, senators asked how microcredentials and military experience translate into college credit, whether credentials transfer across institutions, and what legislators can do to help. Witnesses said the state’s common course and articulation systems already support transfer, and they encouraged continued legislative support for innovation, faster curriculum alignment, internships, and specialized transfer degrees. No bills were voted on, and the meeting ended with no public comment and an adjournment motion adopted.

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• <00:32:52.280> to that a a retailer can get access to that a a retailer can get access to
• <00:32:55.480> to let's say they're able to get access to let's say they're able to get access
• So, any of us could access to, right?
• law enforcement from accessing records. law enforcement from accessing records.
• Judicial warrants can be accessed.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House met with 125 members present and began with the pledge, prayer, and opening formalities. Two House resolutions were presented and adopted by voice vote: one honoring the pioneering women of the Maryland State Police and State Fire Marshal’s Office during Women’s History Month, and another recognizing the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Infant and Childhood Loss on its 50th anniversary. Both resolutions highlighted the honorees’ service and contributions, and the clerk read each resolution into the record. The chamber then received Senate bills introduced in the House, including Senate Bill 6 and Senate Bill 551, which were read the first time and referred to committee without objection. The House also took up multiple committee reports, largely adopting favorable reports and ordering bills printed for third reading. Measures advanced included bills on residential real estate contract contingencies, Maryland data privacy, local alcoholic beverages licenses and fees in several counties, county salary study commission membership, sheriff and municipal enforcement matters, estates, health occupations background checks, school book fair tax exemptions, school board compensation and voting, and a Calvert County medical center bill. Several bills were amended before advancing. House Bill 443 on Prince George’s County small event center alcohol licensing received a capacity-related amendment; House Bill 348 on Baltimore City alcohol license extension received a technical amendment and a change expanding coverage to transfers of ownership before July 1, 2029; House Bill 682 changed a license classification from Class C to Class GC; House Bill 405 on EV recharging equipment in condo/HOA documents was amended to clarify budget treatment; and House Bill 895 on dynamic pricing and predatory pricing received amendments clarifying definitions, disclosures, and enforcement. After extended discussion of HB 895, including questions about whether it bans dynamic pricing for food, how it treats discounts and loyalty programs, and whether supply-and-demand pricing changes are affected, the House agreed to special order the bill until later in the day.

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• It only covers non-criminal access to it.
• <01:14:55.000> assist not think that it can be accessed assist not think that it can be accessed
• <01:16:50.840> by manner in a way that's not accessible by manner in a way that's not accessible
• shopping mall a church a sporting event shopping mall a church a sporting event or<01:56:33.280>
• popular um versatile they're accessible popular um versatile they're accessible for<02:09:59.239

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered House Bill 279 and House Bill 392, both relating to firearms. HB 279 would restrict carrying or possessing firearm parts except at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container, define firearm parts and prohibited persons, and increase penalties for violations. The Department of Law Enforcement strongly supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole involving disassembled or “ghost gun” parts and help law enforcement charge people who carry weapons in pieces. Most public testimony opposed the measure, with speakers arguing it was unconstitutional, vague, hard to enforce, and would burden lawful gun owners, gunsmiths, and firearm dealers; several also said existing laws already cover the conduct. One supporter, Dennis Dunn, said additional firearm security could reduce theft and suicides. The chair noted the committee had received 270 testimonies on HB 279, with 39 in support, 234 in opposition, and one comment. The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for using a ghost gun in a felony. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported the bill, saying unserialized firearms are difficult to trace and that prosecutors need clear laws to address them. Supporters argued the measure would help prevent untraceable weapons from circulating and align penalties with other firearm offenses. Opponents, including several gun owners and association representatives, said the bill was unnecessary because existing state and federal laws already prohibit unserialized firearms, and warned it could create confusion, criminalize lawful owners of antique or self-built firearms, and be difficult to administer. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.

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• Boots and his group are going to be having an event that I will be sending an invite to all of you.
• But I will be sharing an invite for you all to also attend that event. Thank you so much.
• track and field competition with 100 athletes and now offers 21 different sports and more than 400 events
• track and field competition with 100 athletes and now offers 21 different sports and more than 400 events
• counseling; SB 1232 military competitive permitting; SB 1235 EMS portability compact; SB 1236 access

Keywords: 1182, all

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• In the unlikely event that this hearing is cut short, the committee will reconvene to discuss any outstanding
• But in the event of a disease, the 30 days is not going to be, I mean it has to be immediate.
• prices and much greater labor access prices and much greater labor access than<00:27:55.200>
• <00:47:39.520> to relating to centralized access to relating to centralized access to resources
• Up next, HB 1774 relating to centralized access to resources.

Bills: HB1979

Keywords: environmental review, affordable housing, clean energy, judicial proceedings, public participation, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1979 HD3, which would shorten the time to file certain judicial challenges to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for affordable housing and clean energy projects, and would also affect transfer of some environmental court appeals to the Supreme Court. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the amended bill, saying the changes were improved from earlier versions and that the shorter filing period was reasonable for these priority projects. Hawaii Gas asked that the bill’s clean energy definition be broadened to align with existing renewable energy law so emerging technologies like renewable hydrogen and renewable gas would be included. Kauai Island Utility Co-op and Greenpeace Hawaii testified in support and opposition, respectively, with supporters arguing the bill would reduce litigation uncertainty and opponents saying the shorter deadline would limit public participation and not solve the real causes of project delays. Opposition testimony came from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Earthjustice, Sierra Club, 350 Hawaii, and others, who argued the bill could chill legitimate public-interest claims, especially where there is limited public notice, and that environmental review was being unfairly blamed for delays caused by permitting, financing, or infrastructure problems. Several speakers said the measure would reduce transparency and make it harder for communities to respond in time. One testifier from Earthjustice said the environmental review process itself is not the problem and should not be weakened for projects that still need public disclosure and community engagement. The committee then moved to decision-making and, citing the volume of opposition and concerns about public participation, transparency, and whether the bill would actually improve timelines, the chair deferred HB 1979 HD3 indefinitely. The hearing was adjourned after the vote decision was announced. The transcript then shifted to HB 2585, relating to tourism and statewide standards for agritourism. Testimony was mixed: farmers and agricultural groups described agritourism as essential to keeping small farms and ranches viable, while also urging safeguards so it would not be abused or displace real agricultural production. Some speakers warned the bill’s revenue-based limits could unintentionally shut down existing farm stays and related operations, especially in Maui County. The Hawaii Farm Bureau said it supported the intent but wanted clearer protections for bona fide agriculture and more flexibility around revenue requirements and force majeure situations. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• investment of U.S. forces being stationed in Korea is not measured only in dollars, but in terms of access
• I know you have access to intelligence assets. How's that? Better, yeah.
• To ensure that our warfighters have foreign medical facility access in the Indo-Pacific.
• And by having access, basing, and overflight with our allied partners, we have the ability to achieve
• It confers greater access, basing, overflight, freedom of movement. the force.

Keywords: Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. military strategy, China military drills, Taiwan, Philippines, North Korea, defense budget, military modernization

Summary: The meeting focused on significant strategic discussions regarding the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and its military posture in the region. Admiral Paparo and General Brunson were commended for their services, with the Chair noting an alarming shift in the balance of power towards China. Key topics included China's aggressive military drills near Taiwan, the increasing coercion against the Philippines, and the need for the U.S. to reaffirm its commitments to its allies in the region. Concerns were raised regarding China's military modernization and its implications for U.S. forces, alongside discussions on North Korea's threats and its burgeoning nuclear capabilities. The committee emphasized the urgent need for military and defense appropriations to counteract these growing security challenges.

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• So if a family is at home, a child is at home with our family, they can access that type of placement
• So when these kids are recovered, oftentimes they don't have access to their phones because of safety
• So when they, you know, these kids are recovered, oftentimes they don't have access to their phones.
• During the event, participants were recognized for their hard work, and they received a certificate of
• And so I think certainly, Chair, as we get further beyond the scope of the pilot and the event that we

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs received three presentations and took no bill votes. The Department of Children and Families gave an extensive update on human trafficking prevention and services, describing Florida’s statutory framework, hotline and investigation data, placement options such as safe houses and safe foster homes, new adult safe house certification rules, expanded screening tools for vulnerable adults, and prevention efforts including youth-led outreach and training. Members asked about whether current funding is sufficient, how DCF addresses grooming and re-victimization in residential settings, and how long youth typically remain in safe-house placements; DCF said funding is only one part of the support system, that families and youth receive prevention resources even when allegations are not substantiated, and that placement length varies by child. OPPAGA then presented its 2024 annual report on commercial sexual exploitation of children. The report found that verified CSE victims slightly declined in 2023, with Broward, Miami-Dade, Duval, Hillsborough, and Escambia among the highest-prevalence counties. Most verified victims were community youth rather than children already in care, though dependent youth had higher rates of prior maltreatment. OPPAGA also reported continued concerns about limited placement capacity, especially for less restrictive Tier 1 safe houses, and service gaps such as the need for survivor mentors. Its recommendations focused on expanding placement options, improving data collection, and strengthening collaboration to support survivor mentors. Finally, DCF presented the Step into Success pilot program for current and former foster youth ages 16 to 26. The program combines workforce education, professional development, and paid internships with mentor support; the first cohort launched in 2024 with 15 participants, all of whom secured placements, and the department reported strong satisfaction and early outcomes. Committee members asked about scalability, costs, and whether the model could be moved beyond DCF-run operations into community-based providers. DCF said the program was designed to be scalable, currently costs about $500,000 annually for the pilot, and could be expanded statewide with additional funding and partner support. The committee adjourned after the presentations.

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• There's a specialty license called an event license.
• event license.
• Uh and so at those events event license.
• Uh and so at those events under<00:24:58.240> this<00:24:58.559> proposal<00:24:59.679>
• <00:26:11.679> the medical cannabis people can access the medical cannabis people can access

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It would be great if we could have better access, or access at all, to that database to be able to identify
• And so we access it. The Attorney General's office can access it.
• And we can start with HHSC because they know who has access, and I know statutorily we grant access,
• Staff also have access to HHSC's IT system.
• Many of my comments are my own personal experience of accessing or failing to access class services and

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• providing innovative and accessible providing innovative and accessible opportunities<00:36:05.520
• This is something that is used Events.
• ,<00:54:25.760> and transportation, staffing, events, and transportation, staffing, events
• access these grants?
• I just don't access to these properties?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all