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• to generate funding for FDA approval. to generate funding for FDA approval.
• hallucinations but they are generally hallucinations but they are generally not<00:36:03.599>
• <00:41:10.319> talk and you know me, I I generally talk and you know me, I I generally talk
• <00:41:17.839> by there's a lot of money generated by there's a lot of money generated by
• especially especially our our general especially especially our our general fund.<00:48:41.680><

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first reviewed preferred administrative regulations and, hearing no concerns, considered them reviewed. It then took up House Bill 388, described as a Casper cleanup bill. The sponsor said it would exempt charitable health care providers from e-prescribing requirements, allow Casper data sharing with certain federal entities, update references to hydrocodone’s schedule status, clean up drafting errors, and clarify practitioner registration with Casper. The bill passed 9-0 and was then approved for consent. Next, House Bill 134 was presented as a follow-up to a prior study on shortages of sexual assault nurse examiners and SANE-ready hospitals. The sponsor and a representative from the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs said the bill would create a statewide SANE coordinator. The committee adopted a substitute, then passed the bill unanimously and sent it to consent. Senate Bill 147 was then heard as an administrative update to vital records, modernizing certified-copy requests, adjusting fees, and requiring the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to send the annual death report to the State Board of Elections by July 1 each year. It passed unanimously and was also moved to consent. House Bill 280, a Kentucky Board of Nursing cleanup bill, would let the board investigate out-of-state nurses applying for Kentucky licenses, clarify licensing language, and update school rescue medication provisions, including inhalers, nebulizers, glucagon, Solu-Cortef, and nasal epinephrine. A committee substitute narrowed the bill to glucagon updates, and one senator asked whether the bill also covered child care centers; the sponsor said it addressed school medications only but was open to further discussion. The bill passed 10-0 and was reported favorably. Finally, Senate Bill 77 drew extended testimony. The sponsor and supporters argued that ibogaine research and treatment could help address addiction, PTSD, and depression, citing studies, personal recovery stories, and a proposed public-private partnership funded through opioid settlement money. The committee substitute removed the bill’s appropriation request and emergency clause, and members asked questions about whether PTSD is an addiction, whether smoking was included, whether the bill was authorizing research rather than funding, and how the treatment works. The sponsor said the substitute was only creating a structure for research, not appropriating money, and supporters described ibogaine as a one-time, medically supervised treatment. The transcript cuts off before a final vote on Senate Bill 77 is shown.

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• of motans who are growing up generation of motans who are growing up wondering<00:32:18.799> if
• We can really do a good thing that's going to help every generation of Minnesotans, and that's why I
• We can really do a good thing that's going to help every generation of Minnesotans, and that's why I
• We can really do a good thing that's going to help every generation of Minnesotans, and that's why I
• we want to take care of generations we want to take care of elderly<00:37:19.359> generations

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm an assistant general counsel, and I'm here neutrally. Perfect.
• We have seen projects generating $2.5 billion of in-states... of, sorry, projects have generated 2.52
• Visitors generate taxes not borne by Texas residents.
• That's generated $7.3 billion. with the B dollars for the state's economy and has generated $460 million
• How is that enforceable just in general?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• To her right is the General Counsel for the committee, Alex O'Connell.
• the Office of the Tenant Advocate and the Office of the Attorney General.
• The consequences reverberate across families, communities, and generations.
• But the Attorney General can't and... ...that $15,000.
• But the Attorney General can't, and realistically can't, go after every company.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary heard testimony on a wide range of bills, with much of the discussion focused on housing stability and maternal mental health. On H. 1924/S. 1171, supporters including Sen. Joan Lovely, Rep. Jim O’Day, physicians, advocates, and people with lived experience urged the committee to create legal protections and treatment pathways for defendants who experienced postpartum psychosis or other perinatal mood disorders within 12 months of giving birth. Testimony emphasized that these conditions are rare but severe, often treatable, and can lead to tragic outcomes if criminalized rather than addressed through screening, expert evaluation, treatment, and, in some cases, resentencing or mitigation. Committee members asked about diagnosis years after the fact and how the Illinois law has worked; witnesses said retrospective diagnosis is possible and that the Illinois model has led to some successful resentencing petitions and broader awareness. Housing-related bills drew substantial testimony. On H. 1983/S. 1071, witnesses described “zombie” subordinate mortgages that were sold years after borrowers believed they had been resolved, then resurfaced with large balances and foreclosure threats. Supporters said the bill would require disclosures and court review to prevent unlawful servicing and foreclosure practices. On H. 1952, advocates from the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, tenants, and legal services providers backed a permanent statewide right to counsel in eviction cases, citing data showing strong tenant outcomes and the importance of quality control, multilingual outreach, and full representation. On H. 1895/S. 1184, testimony supported codifying a two-tier summary process in eviction court and prohibiting defaults at the initial case-management stage. On H. 1883, a small property owner supported rent escrow as a way to protect landlords from bad-faith nonpayment while preserving tenant rights. The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing discriminatory housing covenants, tenant oversight, and homelessness. On H. 1762/S. 1080, a housing advocate supported removing void restrictive covenants from deeds, describing the Dirty Deeds Project and the lingering harm of racist language in property records. On H. 1814, tenants and advocates described harassment, retaliation, security problems, and lack of accountability in subsidized housing, arguing for an Office of the Tenant Advocate within the Attorney General’s Office. On S. 1120, multiple witnesses supported a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, saying it would affirm the right to rest and seek shelter, reduce criminalization, and extend anti-discrimination protections. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions on the bills.

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• First of all is FY27 General Operating Support for medium and large organizations, the General Operating
• Next is General Operating Support Advisory Panel 5, Region 4.
• And we are investing interest generated from the Arts Fund.
• It just stayed and continued to invest and generate interest.
• Well, just BC in general, there's a lot to rally around.

Keywords: Virginia Commission for the Arts Board Meeting, 976, house, all

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• And the comparisons to sort of the generation before, when you might call the silenced generation and
• Without naming, systems default to generalization, and generalization often leads to exclusion.
• of a historic cohort, the first generation to age with HIV.
• of a historic cohort, the first generation to age with HIV.
• These are generations that are accustomed to much more direct, formal language and not generally saying

Summary: The committee held an inaugural hearing on the health care and support needs of older LGBTQ Californians, with members and witnesses emphasizing that this population has made major gains in rights and longevity but still faces discrimination, isolation, economic insecurity, and gaps in services. Opening remarks highlighted concerns about older LGBTQ people entering nursing homes and feeling forced back into the closet, as well as the growing number of Californians aging with HIV. The hearing was structured into three panels, with public testimony considered if time allowed. The first panel focused on the overall health and support landscape. Justice in Aging described survey findings showing discrimination, poor health, difficulty with errands, and economic insecurity among older LGBTQ Californians, and warned that federal Medicaid cuts and broader federal actions could worsen access to home- and community-based services and culturally competent care. CalHHS and the Department of Aging described the Master Plan for Aging, the first statewide LGBTQIA older adult survey, and efforts to support gender-affirming care, PACE, care management, and community supports. Witnesses stressed the need for better outreach, data collection, and a “no wrong door” approach so people can more easily find and access services. The chair and senators pressed the departments on how survey findings are being translated into concrete action and how state agencies are coordinating across silos. The second panel addressed health care for seniors living with HIV. A longtime survivor described severe financial and benefits consequences from a federal clawback and argued that California needs stronger legal, navigation, and housing supports, including HIV-specific housing funding. The Department of Aging reported on implementation of SB 258, saying it has educated area agencies on aging, added HIV data to planning tools, and found that 20 of 33 area agencies identified HIV as a target population, with 16 including specific strategies. The Office of AIDS outlined Project Cornerstone, Ryan White, ADAP, HOPWA, a Medi-Cal waiver, and PrEP-AP, noting these programs serve thousands of older clients and that local case managers are expected to coordinate whole-person care. Case managers and advocates said housing, food, transportation, mental health, and premium assistance remain major needs, and senators asked whether future ADAP rebate funds could support navigation, housing, and other gap-filling services. The final panel turned to transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex seniors. The Department of Social Services described protections under SB 219, including nondiscrimination notices, resident rights postings, required records for preferred names and pronouns, and annual inspections of licensed facilities. The Department of Public Health and a TransLatin Coalition leader were introduced to discuss additional supports for TGI seniors. Across the hearing, members repeatedly returned to the themes of visibility, coordination, and implementation, asking departments to follow up on how they will better connect services, improve outreach, and ensure that existing laws and programs are actually reaching the people they are meant to serve.

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• Duvall as one of the most iconic actors and filmmakers of his generation.
• Duvall as one of the most iconic actors and filmmakers of his generation.
• Duvall as one of the most iconic actors and filmmakers of his generation.
• With this bill, we will ensure that Main Street is safe for generations to come. Thank you.
• General aviation can meet the THIS HEARTBREAKING EVENT. FOR YEARS, THERE WERE WARNINGS.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Families, managing its general Families, managing its general assistance<00:15:29.839> after<
• Representatives that the General Representatives that the General Assembly<00:16:07.759> recognizes
• The media has been manipulated or generated<00:37:29.119> by<00:37:29.520> digital<00:37
• :30.079> technology<00:37:31.200> and generated by digital technology and generated by
• And lastly, section 2042 gives authority to the attorney general and the state's attorney to conduct

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional performance, then introduced several bills. H.896 would create a New England Oregon bank specialty license plate and was referred to Transportation. H.897 would prohibit social media use by children and was referred to Commerce and Economic Development. H.898, a committee bill on transitions from copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications networks and consumer protections, was read and placed on the notice calendar. H.899 would finance multi-unit housing through the Vermont Economic Development Authority and was referred to Commerce and Economic Development. The chamber also referred H.635, eliminating Department of Corrections supervisory fees, to Ways and Means because it affects state revenue. The House adopted JRS 40, a joint resolution setting weekend adjournment for February 13, 2026, to reconvene no later than February 17, 2026. It also concurred in HCR 181 congratulating the 2025 Spirit of the ADA award winners and HCR 189 designating February 11, 2026, as Disability Advocacy Day at the State House. HCR 181 recognized a long list of employers for inclusive hiring and accommodations, while HCR 189 highlighted disability rights history, the Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights, and ongoing barriers faced by Vermonters with disabilities. The House then took up HCR 192, recognizing February 11, 2026, as National 211 Day in Vermont and celebrating Vermont 211’s statewide referral and crisis-support role. The resolution noted more than 61,000 contacts and over 22,000 referrals in 2025, along with its emergency and after-hours support functions. Members also made announcements recognizing Recovery Day, the Spirit of the ADA award recipients, Disability Advocacy Day, National 211 Day, and other guests and events in the chamber. On the action calendar, the House considered the conference committee report on S.23, concerning the use of synthetic media in elections. The committee reported a strike-all compromise on definitions, disclosure requirements, exemptions, and penalties. The report defined deceptive synthetic media, required a disclosure for certain synthetic media distributed within 90 days of an election, provided exemptions for some broadcasters and parody, and set civil penalties for violations. The House was asked to adopt the conference report.

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• Generally, for the same way.
• Our recurring reversion for FY 25 was 0.41% of our general fund and our specials was 1.1%.
• So, that would minimize the first money being generated.
• So the Board of Veterinary Medicine is a non-general fund agency.
• The request included a general fund increase of 22 percent in general fund revenue, or $349.3 thousand

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• The current Attorney General stated that he was in a battle with state agencies.
• Members, because of this lawsuit, the Attorney General can hide, not close, investigative data.
• One is it was mentioned a moment ago, how would we know what the Attorney General would be doing?
• It's very easy to know what is going on with the Attorney General.
• We got rid of that, and we've generally cleaned up some statutes there.

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• I think that the general<00:18:33.520> public general public general public myself<00:18:34.880
• First, uh let me generally Sure.
• Very<00:51:30.320> generous. Very generous. Very generous.
• care system for generations to come. care system for generations to come.
• But for general counsel, my general counsel is going to retire at or before this transaction.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• This is, I guess, the third meeting of the House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government.
• 12%, restricted funds is 13, general 12%, restricted funds is 13, general fund<00:03:04.000>
• Um we that is general fund money.
• So we are not requesting additional general fund dollars.
• So we are not requesting additional general fund dollars.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:20 Approval of Minutes 00:00:41 Department of Agriculture 00:01:06, 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government met for its third meeting, approved the minutes, and heard a budget presentation from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Department representatives Brandon Reid, Lee Macintosh, and Mark Bolan outlined the agency’s funding mix and requested support for several priorities in House Bill 500, including continuation of existing items, county fair grants, and an additional $5 million for the new economic development fund. They also discussed a capital request to replace two aging scale trucks, noting the vehicles are from 2002 and 2006 and have become unreliable and expensive to repair. The department emphasized several additional needs: funding to begin regulating and inspecting electric vehicle charging stations through the weights and measures division, retention and recruitment funding after losing 108 employees over three years, and a request to pay off tobacco-related debt service so more money can flow through the tobacco formula. They also cited House Bill 417, filed by Speaker Osborne, as supporting farmland preservation, saying the agency has a program ready but needs funding to implement it. Officials said the farm-to-food-banks and rural mental health items in the budget were acceptable as reduced by the tobacco formula. Members asked questions about pump inspection fees and staffing losses. The department said the inspection fee is $100 per station, not per pump, and that the same fee applies even to larger stations. On retention and recruitment, officials said the cost of turnover is significant but they did not have a dollar estimate. No votes were taken beyond the motion to approve the minutes, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.

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• >> Thank<00:08:30.560> you<00:08:30.720> general.
• I appreciate it very >> Thank you general.
• youth<00:15:22.560> challenge Uh, General, the the youth challenge Uh, General, the the youth
• If, in closing, this is unscripted, General, I hope it's okay.
• Thank you, General. Thank >> Okay. Okay. Thank you, General. Thank you,<00:17:47.360> Mr.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee heard an update from the Mississippi National Guard leadership on deployments, operations, and the Guard’s budget request. The general described ongoing missions involving Mississippi units at the southern border, the National Capital Region, and Operation Safe and Beautiful, as well as the Guard’s role in Operation Midnight Hammer through the Meridian refueling unit. He also noted continued training of international partners at Camp Shelby and emphasized the Guard’s statewide, national, and global reach. The budget presentation focused on a modest increase over the prior year, including funding for state employees and the Youth Challenge Academy, the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, the state education assistance program, readiness center maintenance for armories, and an increase in AC escalation authority from $164 million to $225 million to allow spending of federal funds on approved projects. The general said federal investment in Mississippi National Guard activities totaled $784 million in FY25, with $384 million for payroll, and explained that most permanent positions are federally reimbursed. Members discussed the state education assistance program, which the general said has helped stop recruiting losses to neighboring states by making Mississippi more competitive on tuition benefits. He said the program especially helps retain midcareer noncommissioned officers and supports younger service members who may lack health coverage when called to state active duty. Senators also asked about Camp Shelby Youth Challenge facilities and armory projects; the general reported that recent appropriations have improved the campus, that the program remains among the top three nationally, and that armory work is moving forward in Amory, Southaven, Corinth, and Carthage. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with expressions of appreciation and adjournment.

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• Will the general counsel introduce this item? Yes, uh, thank you, Chair.
• Will the general counsel please address this item? Yes, thank you, Chair.
• Our new interim general counsel, Ms.
• Well, we are generally sworn complaint generated. People, third parties file complaints.
• So the general election as a tech.

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• The technology has not generated any electricity, and it's not close.
• And she said that the... natural gas generation there on site was...
• In the meantime, we can deploy a generation that is more affordable. ...and ready to go. Thank you.
• It brings dispatchable generation online in the near term.
• I'm Drew DeWalt with General Matter. I'm here in support of HB1041.

Bills: HB 11, HB 14, HB 132, HB 1584, HB 1606, HB 5061, HB 1041, HB 2286

Keywords: licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism, critical infrastructure, emergency response, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.

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• For the record, I'm Major General David Mikolitis, the adjutant general representing both the Department
• >> Uh, generally, yes.
• <00:11:47.519> don't contractors because we generally don't contractors because we generally
• 00:13:43.760> empty empty is because they're generally empty empty is because they're generally
• >> I would say generally no.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• 2361 be re-referred to the general 2361 be re-referred to the general register?
• change or closure until the next general change or closure until the next general election<00:53
• 2284 be re-referred to the general 2284 be re-referred to the general register<01:02:59.440>
• Who knows maybe general register.
• Um, all those in general register.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I understand that previous generations of legislators decided that these properties should pay into the
• The legislation comes with an initial cost of the state's general fund of $8.8 million, but this is a
• <00:03:18.080> of understand that previous generations of understand that previous generations
• This generates $10,000 per student in voter-approved operating referendum revenue.
• <01:35:08.480> education a is the state total general education a is the state total general

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:11:18.720> as will be remembered for Generations as will be remembered for Generations
• <00:54:07.440> units generation units generation units breakdown<00:54:09.520> as<00:54
• <00:55:03.839> temporary land units to generate temporary land units to generate temporary
• responsible for the energy generation responsible for the energy generation crisis<00:56:23.440>
• <05:33:27.000> they<05:33:27.120> are Muslims in general they are Muslims in general

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• that this would be for General that this would be for General obligation<01:18:51.440> bonds<
• put the $30 million in for the general put the $30 million in for the general fund<01:32:29.600>
• General we typically use General General we typically use General revenues<01:33:42.960> for<
• General General obligation bonds whereas General General obligation bonds it's<01:33:48.920> money
• I'm a Deputy Attorney General.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Public Safety Committee held a hearing on House Bill 433, which would appropriate $4 million for Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation re-entry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Director Tommy Johnson said the department supports the bill’s intent but noted the governor’s executive budget already includes $4 million for the same purpose and asked that the measure defer to that budget. Supporters, including the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, Community Alliance on Prisons, and the ACLU, backed the funding but urged that it be tied to a clear re-entry plan, performance measures, transparency, and regular reporting to the legislature. They emphasized that re-entry should begin at intake and involve community partnerships, housing, treatment, employment, and family reunification services. Committee members questioned the department about current re-entry services, pre-trial detainees, and how the new funds would be used. Johnson said the department’s current statewide re-entry budget is about $1.5 million to $1.7 million, separate from the larger Corrections Program Services Division budget for in-facility programs. He described the proposed $4 million as supporting a mix of services, including a pilot apprenticeship program, substance abuse treatment, navigator or warm-handoff services, and short-term transitional housing. He also said the department already tracks performance outcomes in its annual report and can provide a matrix showing the intake-to-discharge process, program contracts, and volunteer organizations. The discussion also covered pre-trial detainees, electronic monitoring, and mental health services. Johnson said the department has limited jurisdiction over pre-trial detainees but works with courts to seek supervised release when possible; he noted that many requests are denied, though electronic monitoring has improved release rates somewhat. On mental health, he said the jail is not an ideal therapeutic setting for people found unfit to proceed and suggested a secure community-based step-down facility run by the Department of Health for those needing care above what the jail can provide but below forensic-level treatment. No vote or final action on the bill was taken during the hearing.