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• Hegseth failed to notice the group chat.
• <02:30:29.680> It failed to notice the group chat. It failed to notice the group chat.
• It was not for a select group of people.
• <03:10:52.880> of this, we have now a a group of this, we have now a a group of people<03:
• misconstrued by uh environmental groups misconstrued by uh environmental groups and<03:25:46.800

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• They have again, not a partisan group.
• Bombardment Group during World War II. Bombardment Group during World War II.
• He also was blocked from buying avoided.
• There's an academic group. So this is in like Nature.
• There's an academic group. So this is in like Nature.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Um, so recently when a group of superintendents got together and they were asked if they were concerned
• a group of superintendents got<00:20:28.559> together<00:20:28.799> and<00:20:29.039><
• In the first block that you'll see, and this is what's the upshot of this bill will do.
• In the first block you see in paving, we have 320 miles of interstate.
• And in the next block, you're going to see in buildings.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• We ain't going to run from them, but they ain't going to block us from getting down to the Civic Center
• not too long ago and had Rotary group not too long ago and had very<01:48:15.840> interesting
• Because there are groups of folks who just see it as technology and not caring about who it hurts and
• I always wondered could they make a mask that can block all of that?
• that can block all of that? that can block all of that?

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened, heard a prayer and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the prior journal. The chamber received House messages, including referral of Senate Confirmation 89 for Rex Jones to the Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Trust Funds Management Board, and concurred in Senate Bill 231 after a 30-0 vote. Several local House bills were referred to the Committee on Local Legislation. During personal remarks, Senator Coleman-Madison recognized Women’s History Month and highlighted Alabama native Mary Ellen Jolly and her book, "Accidental Activist," praising women who support the legislature. The Senate then processed committee reports, including favorable reports on multiple Finance and Taxation General Fund bills (SB 143, 144, 145 with substitute, 152, 153, 154, 162, 226 with substitute, and 146 with substitute and one abstention), as well as confirmations for Nancy Sandford, Marty Abrams, and Jim Page to the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees, all of which were confirmed. Committee reports also advanced several county and municipal and local legislation measures, including SB 292, HB 351, HB 141, HB 273, HB 504, HB 488, SB 343, and SB 346. On the floor, SB 333 on class two municipalities passed after adoption of its BIR and committee amendment, and HB 308, a proposed constitutional amendment for Mobile County, passed after the Senate tabled the committee amendment, adopted a substitute amendment by Senator Figures, and approved the certification resolution. SB 334 for Shelby County, SB 339 for Crenshaw County, and HB 507 for Covington County also passed, with certification resolutions adopted where required. The governor returned SB 228 with an executive amendment, and the Senate concurred 33-0. The Rules Committee report set the special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing bills including SB 91, SB 280, SB 181, SB 237, SB 326, SB 255, HB 77, HB 104, HB 110, HB 271, HB 362, HB 332, HB 429, SB 211, HB 125, HB 122, HB 124, SB 140, SB 199, and SB 332. Senator Singleton spoke at length criticizing the handling of minority-sponsored bills and questioning several measures, and after debate the Senate adopted the special order calendar 34-0. SB 91 was then carried over at the call of the chair.

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• I got to serve on that work group as an AWC representative for small cities.
• That's something I think the working group needs to look at as well.
• It was a work group, one. And today you'll hear the second and final presentation.
• And here’s our work group. We worked very closely with our work group members.
• We worked very closely with our work group members.

Summary: The meeting began with introductions from members of the Joint Transportation Committee and a presentation from the Association of Washington Cities and the public works directors of Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and West Richland. The cities described the Quad Cities region as one of the fastest-growing in the state and outlined shared transportation priorities that align with the committee’s focus on safety, multimodal access, climate resilience, and economic development. They emphasized Vision Zero efforts, complete streets, ADA accessibility, regional trail and bike/pedestrian planning, and coordinated long-range transportation and land-use planning to manage growth. The city officials also discussed major funding and delivery challenges, including rising construction costs, project phasing, pavement preservation, right-of-way acquisition, and delays caused by state and federal permitting and review processes. They highlighted regional cooperation through the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments, Good Roads, and local funding tools such as impact fees, transportation benefit districts, REET, tax increment financing, and state and federal grants. Specific projects discussed included Richland’s SR 240/Aaron Drive complete streets project and downtown connectivity work, Kennewick’s Columbia Center Boulevard improvements and rail study, Pasco’s Court/Road 68, Sylvester Street corridor, I-182 bridge/interchange work, and a new north-south bridge study, and West Richland’s SR 224 Red Mountain corridor project, which officials said was awarded under budget and is scheduled to begin construction. Committee members asked questions about sidewalk connections to schools, state-agency right-of-way timelines, apprenticeship utilization, contractor selection, and whether complete streets requirements add burdens to pavement preservation projects. The city officials said new development is generally meeting sidewalk standards, but older infill areas remain a gap; that state right-of-way transactions can take much longer than expected; that apprenticeship requirements are common but harder for smaller contractors and local labor markets; and that low-bid contracting leaves little room to screen for performance history. They also said complete streets requirements are usually manageable on major projects but can be difficult to absorb in smaller preservation work. The committee then shifted to a JTC-funded study on transit-oriented development, presented by Urban Institute researcher Yona Freemark. The study examined TOD conditions in 33 cities in Snohomish, King, Pierce, Clark, and Spokane counties near rail and bus rapid transit stations. Freemark said Washington’s housing affordability crisis is severe, especially near transit, and found that high-cost cities have seen more development near stations but also signs of gentrification and loss of affordable housing, while lower-cost cities have had less development and worsening affordability relative to income. He identified barriers including high debt costs, land costs, infrastructure costs, zoning and parking rules, and limited subsidies for affordable housing. He recommended more neighborhood infrastructure funding near stations, stronger affordable housing investment, and better use of public land, noting that HB 1491 and related legislation are already changing some local requirements.

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• , and this would be a working group of state entities that complete fiscal notes: how Senate nonpartisan
• , and this would be a working group of state entities that complete fiscal notes: how Senate nonpartisan
• a small group of employees under<01:25:34.719> a<01:25:34.840> certain<01:25:35.119>
• There was a different, uh, an unresponsiveness tone to some groups of us last year.
• of us last year it was very groups of us last year it was very challenging<01:29:39.880> and<

Bills: HF3

Keywords: legislative auditor, reporting, accountability, state finance, executive agency oversight, 1183, house

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• The local agencies also had a broader local agency work group that included a broader set of representatives
• 05.680> workg also had a a broader local agency workg also had a a broader local agency workg group
• :04:06.959> a<00:04:07.280> broader<00:04:07.519> set<00:04:07.680> of group
• that included a broader set of group that included a broader set of representatives.<00:04:09.120>
• that doesn't let me do anything on block that doesn't let me do anything on this<00:40:28.160> or

Bills: HF3131, HF3436, HF3106, HF3241, HF3531

Keywords: cancer, disability, parking certificates, transportation, state law, school bus, schoolchildren, student safety, traffic safety, stop arm, flashing red lights, amber lights, passing a school bus, 20 feet, vehicle stopping distance, driver duties, school transportation, Minnesota traffic law, school bus law, bus stop signal

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• We had some very large groups. And when I say staff, I'm not talking to you.
• Let me tell you that we had a work group a week, 10 days ago.
• We sat down two weeks ago with the different groups in the work group to go over what needed to be adjusted
• That was sent out to the industries that were represented in the work group.
• Because we've had these conversations, you were right across from me in the work group.

Bills: SB 1493, SB 1598, SB 1895, SB 1919, SB 2039, SB 2226, SB 2243, SB 2425

Keywords: SB 1493, Texas Transportation Code, motor vehicle lighting, vehicle lighting standards, high-mounted stoplamp, center high mount stop lamp, CHMSL, brake light, stop lamp, federal motor vehicle safety standards, 49 C.F.R. 571.108, FMVSS 108, vehicle inspection, automotive compliance, Transportation Committee, Texas vehicle equipment, motor vehicle collision report, crash report, accident report, traffic accident

Summary: The committee meeting focused on two primary bills, SB1598 and SB1493. SB1598, introduced by Senator Hagen Booth, addresses the clarity of collision report information access for law enforcement, aiming to enhance the tools available to police agencies across Texas for solving crimes. The meeting featured strong support from police representatives, including Sheriff Brian Hawthorne of Chambers County, who emphasized the significance of the CARFAX program for police in facilitating access to vital vehicle information, free of charge. Public testimony reflected a consensus on the necessity of the bill for improved investigatory processes.

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• Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding group of young leaders in our Space Coast.
• The bill finally codifies the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program, which will
• It would authorize community development block grants disaster recovery for three years and reform the
• Americans, especially Black Americans and other marginalized Black Americans and other marginalized groups
• being out at dinner with my wife one day when they first came out, and they were walking around in groups

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

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• They have group of ladies and gentlemen.
• [applause] College, a group of students who are College, a group of students who are here<00:15:46.240
• She is one of just a few blocks away.
• Jackson County group. Uh it's over here Jackson County group.
• leadership group.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 5 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then confirmed a quorum, dispensed with the journal reading, and moved into the calendar. Members also introduced several visitors and groups in the galleries, including AFL-CIO representatives, Volunteer Mississippi, the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy, New England College students on a civil rights tour, and other guests and constituents. The chamber then proceeded through a series of motions to reconsider, table, or advance bills on the calendar. On the appropriations calendar, the House passed several Senate bills after adopting strike-off or amendment language. Senate Bill 2896, described as a potential trooper pay raise measure, was amended and passed 128-0. Senate Bill 2898 increased the MIMA disaster assistance trust fund from $20 million to $40 million and passed 128-0, and Senate Bill 2924 authorized spending from that fund and passed 119-0. Other appropriations measures included Senate Bill 2825 on the healthcare industry zone act, Senate Bill 2832 extending a repealer for the short-line railroad tax credit, Senate Bill 2834 on motor vehicle specialty tags, Senate Bill 2835 allowing banks to use third-party vendors to check liens, and Senate Bill 2846 on conduit bonds; each was explained as largely conforming to House language or adding reverse repealers, and each passed overwhelmingly. The Ways and Means calendar included Senate Bill 2850, which removed a reverse repealer and updated the Advantage Jobs Act to align incentives with prior commitments and future tax changes; it passed 119-0. Senate Bill 2873 expanded administrative forfeiture procedures to products on the cigarette and ends registry and passed 117-1. Senate Bill 2882 clarified that tax assessors cannot require settlement statements for homestead exemptions and passed 118-0. Senate Bill 3111, which would exempt up to 10 cases of wine donated annually to nonprofits from alcohol taxes, drew some concern and passed 97-13 after a reverse repealer was added. Senate Bill 316 added energy storage facilities such as batteries to the definition of alternative energy for local ad valorem tax purposes and passed 114-1. Senate Bill 3124 revised the Pregnancy Resource Act to allow individuals as well as businesses to participate in the tax credit, adjust reporting and in-state requirements, and incorporate House language; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on that bill.

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• in her age group two years in a row. in her age group two years in a row.
• > to<03:45:55.920> a Those groups represent close to a Those groups represent close to
• of that we actually created a work group of that we actually created a work group to<04:55:30.160
• <04:56:52.400> to multistakeholder group was created to multistakeholder group was created
• group and the work that they're doing. group and the work that they're doing.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• If one bank turns down an individual or group, there are at least 120 others that will stand in line
• I can stop right in the main street of Montgomery, six blocks from coming to the legislature.
• But we do a lot of good, and I'm not here representing a national agenda or a special interest group.
• Now, just a few quick facts to put this all in perspective: the Affordable Care Act work group in 2010
• So, we know this would adversely affect that small group market in the state of Alabama.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• And someone in this group is very important to me because he is the grandson of my district director
• celebration starts on March the 1st at Washington-on-the-Brazos. change it on the Brazos, 189 years ago a group
• 370 371 372 373 Thank you. for recognition. members please join me in welcoming this distinguished group
• of folks that are advocates for transportation we have an alliance of of a couple of groups.
• Members it's a tradition to for the Senate to proceed with a group to the House so we can be announced

Bills: SB26, SB28, SJR36, SB26, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• Representative Block. Representative Lord. Representative Romero. Representative Thompson, here.
• Thank you, Representative Block. Thank you, Madam Chairman.
• Representative Block? Yes, to table. Representative Lord? Yes, to table. Representative Romero? No.
• Representative Block? No, with an explanation. Representative Block?
• So we'll go to Representative Block for his explanation of his vote.

Keywords: 996, all

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• This is a temporary block, but it is still uncertain, and it's based on the comments from the president's
• This is a temporary block, but it is still uncertain, and it's based on the comments from the president's
• This is a temporary block, but it is still uncertain, and it's based on the comments from the president's
• What else is potentially on the chopping block?
• programs like math core Chopping Block programs like math core and<00:08:29.000> reading<00:08

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Minnesota Senate Democrats held an education finance press conference focused on concerns that the Trump administration may dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and freeze or reduce federal education funding. Speakers said such actions could jeopardize Title I, special education, English learner, school meal, transportation, and other programs, and noted that federal education aid is often reimbursed after districts have already spent the money. They argued that even a 10% cut would amount to roughly $1 billion and could leave districts unable to cover costs they have already incurred. Several speakers also raised concerns about broader federal actions, including school vouchers, curriculum restrictions, and access to student and Treasury data by Elon Musk and others, warning about privacy and the possible targeting of DEI, ethnic studies, truth-and-history curriculum, and efforts to recruit and retain teachers of color. They said the instability makes it impossible for districts to plan budgets and maintain staffing, and that the harm is already being felt through frozen aid and other disruptions. The speakers criticized Republican colleagues for downplaying the threat and said Republicans were inconsistent because they had recently highlighted teacher shortages and school infrastructure needs while now minimizing potential cuts. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the press conference; the event was a call for public pressure on Republican lawmakers to oppose the federal changes and protect Minnesota schools and students.

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• This group needs to come into the gallery, so we are going to start with our business on the daily file
• In this group, we have founders of organizations, individuals with paralegal certificates, political
• The office building was like the size of a city block, and she was running between trash cans so that

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the previous day’s journal. Members then handled several procedural motions, including a successful roll-call vote to suspend rules so the Public Safety Committee could set SB 73 for hearing; the motion passed 41-14. The chamber also welcomed several guest groups, including Placer County Sheriff’s Office leaders for its 175th anniversary, John Muir Charter Schools students, youth art contest winners from the 24th District, Oak Ridge High School’s national champion cheer team, and Casa Grande High School seniors visiting for civic education. On the floor, the Assembly adopted ACR 176 by Assemblymember Elhawary, recognizing April as Second Chance Month. Supporters emphasized rehabilitation, reentry barriers, and the importance of trauma-informed services, housing, education, and employment for formerly incarcerated people; the resolution received 55 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly also adopted HR 109 by Assemblymember Schiavo, honoring California’s janitorial and cleaning workforce, with members speaking about the essential, often unseen work of janitors and state building staff; it received 58 coauthors and passed by voice vote. Members then adopted ACR 119 by Assemblymember Ta, marking the 51st anniversary of Black April and honoring Vietnamese refugees, the fall of Saigon, and the sacrifices of Vietnamese and American service members. Speakers reflected on the trauma of displacement and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans in California; the resolution received 63 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly passed and retained numerous other file items, continued some measures, and adjourned until Monday, May 4 at 1 p.m.

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• District Attorneys Association and... on the bill at the District Attorneys Association, and various groups
• seen where firemen are trying to do their job, whether it's trying to hook up a hose that may be a block
• away, and groups of individuals are impeding their ability to get that done, putting lives in danger

Bills: HB403, HB224

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, HB224, Alabama, obstructing governmental operations, first responder, emergency responder, police, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, public safety, harassment, interference with emergency personnel, crime, Class A misdemeanor, emergency scene

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• stakeholder engagement, of partnership of advocacy and lessons that I continue to use as building blocks
• a result of working arm in arm with self advocates with families with many different stakeholder groups

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This is going to deny the right to vote for certain people groups, and this would be a perfect argument
• lots of money to campaigns have too much influence, while 73% believe lobbyists and special interest groups
• government has no anti-corruption interest in limiting contributions to an independent expenditure group
• <01:36:29.360> the<01:36:29.560> US<01:36:30.000> government expenditure group
• the US government expenditure group the US government declined<01:36:31.000> to<01:36:31.280>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Elections Committee met on February 6, 2025, and first considered the reappointment of Steven Swanson to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. Swanson described his background in legal aid, lobbying, judging, and international rule-of-law work, and said he wanted to continue serving the public. Committee members praised his experience and discussed the importance of campaign finance oversight, including preventing corporate participation in Minnesota elections. Senator Wosinski moved to recommend Swanson’s confirmation, and the motion was adopted. The committee then heard Senate File 529, a proposed constitutional amendment to state that elections shall be free, fair, and equal, and that no civil or military power may interfere with the free exercise of the right to vote. Senator Dibble presented the bill as a way to strengthen voting rights and provide a constitutional basis to challenge voter suppression, gerrymandering, and unfair campaign practices. Testimony in support came from David Fischer of Clean Elections Minnesota and Jean Massie of Fair Vote Minnesota, both of whom argued the amendment would protect access to voting, increase confidence in elections, and align Minnesota with other states that have similar language. Members discussed whether the amendment’s broad language could invite judicial interpretation or affect future election laws. Senator Koran questioned how the proposal would improve Minnesota’s already high turnout, while Senator Grant raised concerns that the terms “free, fair, and equal” were undefined and could shift power to the courts. Senator Lucero proposed an oral amendment to add “ensuring one eligible citizen, one vote” after the word “equal,” saying it would address concerns about future voter ID laws. The amendment was restated by counsel and discussed, with Senator Dibble saying it did not significantly harm the bill but suggesting it might imply a requirement he did not intend. The transcript ends during discussion of that oral amendment, and no final vote on the bill itself is shown.

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• So I'm going to with with the group.
• <01:16:37.040> And<01:16:37.199> one, naturally group up and talk.
• And one, naturally group up and talk.
• just 15 minutes. just 15 minutes. instructional<01:24:32.880> blocks<01:24:33.199> are
• <01:24:33.360> already<01:24:33.600> longer instructional blocks are already longer

Keywords: 1191, senate, all