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• Again, that's in line 1829.
• Yes, if I could restate this: I move that we strike lines 1146 through 1150, lines 1163 through 1169,
• So the motion is to remove lines 1146 through 1150, lines 1163 through 1169, and lines 17 through 18.
• So the motion is to strike lines 1146 through 1150, lines 1163 through 1169, lines 1769, lines 1713,
• 1769 to 2367 and also lines 20 to 24. ...to 2367 and also lines 20 to 24 and renumber accordingly.

Keywords: 985, all

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• on page two, in Section 19 between lines 6 and 17.
• They said, “Oh, yeah, in four years things will change.”
• Sam has to drive four hours. He’s a little bit longer. Yeah.
• That’s the first line.
• There were four proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. All four of them failed as well.

Bills: HCR95, HB4, HB244, HB615, HB648, HB1049, HB1201

Keywords: sales tax, exemptions, credits, rebates, uniformity, legislative rules, fiscal report, constitutional convention, Louisiana constitution, electoral process, government structure, delegate elections, delegates, state election, ratification, Louisiana, public meetings, broadcast, transparency, government accountability

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• Four. It happened in 1933.
• And this time, in 1975, all four of the governor's picks were elected.
• It's only happened four times; now it's happened five.
• We're marching right down this line of bills tonight.
• We held the line.

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• SB 1444 is intended to draw a clear line.
• And I love it when the cities and the counties get over the finish line.
• I want to go directly to the bill, and I'm looking at, particularly line 119 to lines 126, where use
• I’m going to jump down to line 135 to 142.
• These would be family-sized homes, three- to four-bedrooms.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, many focused on local government authority, land use, housing, and public notice requirements. Several measures were reported favorably, including SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention, SB 1612 requiring local governments to accept electronic payments, SB 936 on temporary door locking devices, SB 962 on affordable housing protections for farms, SB 218 on land use regulations in hurricane-affected counties, SB 1020 on regulation of chickee huts, and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment of environmentally challenged properties. SB 1180 on community development district recall elections was amended to narrow and clarify the recall process and to add provisions on synthetic turf and compact urban mixed-use districts before being reported favorably. SB 380 on legal notices was also amended and reported favorably despite significant opposition from the Florida Press Association, Common Cause, and others who argued it would further fragment public notice access; supporters said it would modernize publication options and save money. Testimony on the bills was mixed. Supporters of the housing and redevelopment measures argued they would increase attainable housing, streamline approvals, and make better use of underutilized or contaminated land, while local government groups and advocacy organizations warned about overdevelopment, reduced public input, infrastructure strain, and conflicts with comprehensive planning. On SB 1444, which combined preemptions related to religious gatherings, private clubs, and certain permitting requirements, supporters framed it as protecting religious freedom and limiting local micromanagement, while the League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties opposed it as overly broad and unclear; the bill nevertheless passed favorably after debate. SB 218 was presented as restoring normal land-use authority in counties unaffected by hurricanes while preserving protections in damaged areas, and SB 984 was described as clarifying firefighter cancer benefits and health coverage rules; both passed without controversy. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 948, a strike-all on local government land development regulations and orders that would create a statewide framework for starter homes and lot-split rules within urban growth areas. Supporters said it would expand housing supply and reduce regulatory delays, while opponents said it would override local zoning, weaken infrastructure and environmental protections, and apply too broadly. The bill drew support from housing advocates and some local officials, but opposition from the Florida League of Cities, Florida Association of Counties, and others. The transcript ends with SB 948 still under consideration, with testimony continuing and no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• The value added earnings test line.
• Right now, you can get a CDL license in four weeks.
• Right now, you can get a CDL license in four weeks.
• But it months prior rather than four.
• I'm in I'm in section four hang on.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call – 0:00:00 Workforce Pell Grant Update – 0:03:30 Extension Office Update – 0:33:25 Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies – 1:07:08 Early Literacy Outcomes – 1:32:20 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 1:58:30 Adjournment 2:13:13, 958, all

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• <00:25:08.880> It's It's certainly my red line, and I think it ought to be a red line for
• Four of those shootings were fatal.
• This vote is across the finish line.
• >> Madam Speaker, I yield four minutes to >> Madam Speaker, I yield four minutes to the<03
• for four minutes. for four minutes.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I don't know what line it's on. Let me cut you short.
• So we do define blight in the, I don't know what line it's on. Let me cut you short.
• Our Veterans Boulevard location in New Orleans has had long lines.
• There are some that don’t have a line at all or don’t do a lot of transactions.
• There are some that don’t have a line at all or don’t do a lot of transactions.

Bills: HB214, HB217, HB514, HB593, HB618, HB732, HB908, HB961, HB1010

Keywords: property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, senior citizens, homestead exemption, Louisiana Constitution, motor vehicles, local fees, transaction fees, funding

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• four and five.
• <01:12:17.760> and<01:12:18.280> five four and it's subdivisions four and five four
• Um, and then lines 1.6 to 1.5.
• page one of the bill line 60 and 17. page one of the bill line 60 and 17.
• There's language on lines<02:34:20.280> 12.23<02:34:21.280> to lines 12.23 to lines 12.23

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You know, we were, um, 10 years ago, I think we were within three or four votes in the DFL caucus of
• We couldn't get it across the finish line at that time.
• <00:10:42.680> In<00:10:42.840> 2023 line at that time.
• In 2023 line at that time.
• violence package across the finish line. violence package across the finish line.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Senate leaders and bill authors held a post-debate press availability after completing floor debate and passage of a comprehensive gun violence package developed in response to the Annunciation school shooting and other recent violence. They described the package as combining mental health funding, school safety aid, and gun restrictions, including an assault-weapons ban, and said it reflected months of work with families, advocates, law enforcement groups, and members from both parties. They emphasized that the approach was intended to address both access to firearms and the people involved in violence, along with prevention, intervention, and consequences. The speakers said the bill reached 34 Senate votes after extensive conversations with colleagues, including some who had personal connections to Annunciation or concerns about their districts. They framed the vote as historic and said it showed Minnesotans where lawmakers stand. They also urged the House to take up the measure, warning that avoiding a vote would signal that politics were being placed ahead of public safety. They said they would continue lobbying House members and expected negotiations with House and gubernatorial leaders in the coming weeks. Mike Moyski, a family member of an Annunciation victim, praised the Senate action as meaningful and lasting for children and communities, while also criticizing a floor speech he said repeated the shooter’s name and platformed the attacker. In response to questions, senators said they remained open to further talks with House Republicans and Democrats, but stressed that the families wanted a comprehensive package. They said if the House sends over separate school safety legislation, the chambers would conference the bills to resolve differences.

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• The first is on page 4, line 22.
• The second change is on page 5, line 17, after 'test,' we're adding: investor-owned electric utilities
• So I think this is right in line with some of the things that I've been trying to...
• So if somebody is way out of line, I— you know, I represent small rural school districts.
• No, you have four in the affirmative and five negative. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Keywords: 996, all

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• You know, banks stay on that front line all the time.
• You know, banks stay on that front line all the time.
• Well, some banks go across state lines.
• We only had four in 2025.
• I'm on the line. I feel like I'm on the edge.

Summary: A joint House-Senate Insurance and Commerce meeting focused on the growing threat of financial fraud in Arkansas, with members hearing from bankers, regulators, law enforcement, AARP, and mortgage and insurance industry representatives. Witnesses described a wide range of scams, including spoofed bank calls and texts, fake websites and social media impersonation, romance and investment scams, business email compromise, gift card fraud, check fraud, wire fraud, reverse mortgage scams, and crypto kiosk schemes. Several speakers emphasized that fraud is increasingly organized, technology-driven, and amplified by artificial intelligence, and that seniors are disproportionately targeted and often suffer the largest losses. Testimony highlighted both prevention and recovery efforts. Bankers said institutions spend heavily on training, customer education, and fraud detection, but often cannot stop losses once customers have been convinced to authorize transfers. The Attorney General’s office described its Consumer Protection Division, a new Financial Fraud Task Force, and examples of recovering funds quickly from crypto kiosk and wire fraud cases. The State Bank Department and Securities Department said Arkansas’s 2025 crypto ATM legislation and related education requirements have helped, and they urged continued public education. The Insurance Department reported major insurance-fraud trends, including fake insurance cards, forged policies, premium-finance schemes, and staged auto accidents, and said it prosecutes these cases aggressively. Members asked about reporting scams, the security of tap payments, how fraud losses are tracked, the role of crypto kiosks, and whether Arkansas should pursue model legislation or stronger action against telecom and social media companies. Witnesses said tap payments are generally safer than chip or swipe, that crypto transfers are often unrecoverable, and that spoofed caller ID and impersonation ads remain major problems. Paul Benda of the American Bankers Association urged state and federal action against telecom and social media platforms and supported national scam legislation. No new bills were voted on at the meeting, but members approved the November 3, 2025 minutes and several witnesses offered to share model legislation, consumer education materials, and state-by-state fraud data with the committee.

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• On page two, line 10, we've restored B, a felon found in possession, Line 10, we've restored B, a felon
• Sorry, page four, line 16. And with that, we'll stand for questions.
• It's on page 2, line 4 to 10.
• And then on the next line, line 19, it says may deny bail.
• Page 2, line 13. Yes, lines 12 through 15.

Keywords: 996, all

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• wagering Revenue deposited 34.8 four wagering Revenue deposited 34.8 four million<00:02:38.800><
• us to alltime totals of over 53.3 four us to alltime totals of over 53.3 four to<00:03:14.280>
• On the public awareness side, we have received four proposals.
• line.
• answer the problem gambling line as well answer the problem gambling line as well as<00:26:09.440>

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:37 KY Horse Racing and Gaming Corp. 08:32 Cabinet for Health and Family Services 35:28 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard an update from the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation on sports wagering revenue allocations and problem gaming funding. KHRGC reported that in fiscal year 2024, about $34.4 million was deposited to the pension fund and about $931,000 to the problem gaming assistance fund; fiscal year 2025 to date, the totals were about $18.5 million and $556,000, respectively, bringing all-time problem gaming funding to about $1.48 million. Members also discussed wagering volume, with KHRGC stating Kentucky had about $3.5 billion in wagers from September 2023 through December 2024 and about $1.4 billion in fiscal year 2025 to date. KHRGC explained that it tracks the funds sent to CHFS and the self-exclusion list, but does not track the number of people seeking help or the outcomes of those calls. The Division of Mental Health then described how the problem gambling assistance account is used. Patty Clark and Sarah Cooper said the fund supports education, counseling, public awareness, counselor certification, and treatment-related costs, with $50,000 reserved for administrative expenses. They said the department has spent the last 18 months establishing criteria, funding standards, performance measures, monitoring, and application procedures, and that it issued notices of funding opportunity in October. They reported about 1.49 million in the fund through the end of January, with awards including support for the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling conference, a public awareness campaign by Project Ricochet, and a youth-focused campaign by Shaunie Transformation Youth Coalition. Testimony also focused on the scope of problem gambling in Kentucky and how the helpline works. The department said fewer than 10 clinicians in Kentucky are specifically certified in problem gambling, though all addiction clinicians can provide services, and estimated about 165,000 adults show problem gambling behaviors, with 47,000 to 64,000 potentially meeting criteria for a gambling disorder. They said helpline calls rose to about 3,240 in 2024, but only about 25% were from people seeking help, with most callers seeking information about online wagering. Members asked about anonymity, follow-up, co-occurring alcohol or drug issues, and whether the fund should reimburse Medicaid or directly cover treatment costs. The presenters said calls are anonymous, outcomes are not tracked unless callers follow up, and the program is currently focused on building provider capacity and targeted outreach rather than direct reimbursement or a statewide campaign.

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• lines 3.2 to 3.3. lines 3.2 to 3.3.
• I believe they're they're mentioned on I believe they're they're mentioned on lines lines lines 3. two
• lines 3.2 and 3.3. lines 3.2 and 3.3.
• <00:20:43.200> 3.2 the Department of on lines 3.2 the Department of on lines 3.2 Children,
• Children, Youth and Families on lines Children, Youth and Families on lines 3.3.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The committee discussed a higher education attainment-goals bill and several related amendments. Members first reached agreement on funding changes: one amendment redirected money for fraud-prevention software for MnSCU and $5,000 for trees in Bemidji, and another moved $570,000 for workforce development-related funding. Members noted the use of general fund dollars to cover a FIG shortfall and expressed support for addressing fraud prevention while also saying MnSCU should be made whole in the next biennium. Both amendments were adopted. The main policy debate centered on an amendment updating the statewide attainment goal and related P-20 partnership language. Senator Um Ruebain proposed returning the attainment goal from 75 percent to 70 percent, and members discussed whether the bill’s expanded reporting and coordination duties would create costs for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Nonpartisan staff and Commissioner Olsen said the Office of Higher Education and the P-20 partnership expected no costs, while DCYF’s fiscal note assumed reporting and staffing costs. After discussion, DCYF indicated it would absorb the costs, but some members still objected to expanding the partnership and creating additional bureaucracy. Members also debated whether early childhood and K-12 subgoals should be included as part of the attainment-goals framework. Supporters said aligning early childhood, K-12, and higher education goals is necessary to improve postsecondary attainment, while opponents argued the committee should focus on existing higher education goals and basic K-12 achievement. The committee ultimately adopted the Senate language on the attainment-goals section as amended, including the change back to 70 percent and revisions directed by staff to ensure the correct references were updated. The A12 amendment on pregnant and parenting students was also adopted earlier in the meeting.

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• You can find that change on<00:52:38.800> lines on lines on lines 33.29<00:52:41.119> to
• on lines 9.6, found on lines 9.6, 9.10,<00:54:47.760> and<00:54:48.079> 9.12.
• Sections 1, 2, 3, and four. The 15. Sections 1, 2, 3, and four.
• 56.000> the first four sections address the first four sections address the sustainable<00:59:
• Next, moving on to section four, starting on page 32, line 13.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Representative McMahon said, “Um, Miss Masio, it refers in line four where supervised by a licensed psychologist
• I had that concern initially and I went back and reread line four where the word is knowingly, and that's
• I had that concern initially and I went back and reread line four where the word is knowingly, and that's
• I had that concern initially and I went back and reread line four where the word is knowingly, and that's
• /c><02:08:00.159> is<02:08:00.320> knowingly line four where the word is knowingly line

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with Senate Bill 22-FN, which would expand child care licensing background checks so the Department of Health and Human Services can receive fuller criminal history information, including pending charges and other non-conviction records, similar to the system already used for school staff. Grant Bossi, for Senator Pearl, and DHHS officials Melissa Clement and Christine Sheay testified in support, saying the bill closes a gap that can allow people with disqualifying charges to work with children. They explained that the FBI record is a snapshot in time, that juvenile records are not included, and that the bill would apply to child care programs including residential group homes. Questions focused on what “confidential criminal history” means and how often checks are repeated; DHHS said checks are done every five years or sooner if new charge information is received. The hearing on SB 22 was then closed. The committee then took up Senate Bill 23-FN, which would expand the child endangerment statute and remove the word “purposely” from part of the language. Senator Pat Long said the bill is intended to strengthen protection for children and allow more serious conduct to be charged appropriately. Testimony from law enforcement, including Executive Counselor Dave Wheeler, Sergeant Ryan Rooney of Nashua Police, and Nicholas Georgulis of Manchester Police, supported the bill as a way to distinguish routine misdemeanor cases from the most egregious abuse and neglect cases, such as children living in squalor or being exposed to severe danger. Wheeler and some members raised concerns that the language could be vague or overbroad and cited a prior Manchester firearm-in-a-car arrest as an example of possible unintended consequences; supporters responded that the bill still requires knowingly violating a duty of care and that the serious bodily injury or death standard limits its reach. Rooney also described a fentanyl overdose case involving an 11-year-old and said the current misdemeanor charge did not fully reflect the seriousness of the conduct. The committee recessed SB 23 briefly to open and close SB 161, then returned to SB 23, which remained under hearing with no final vote taken in the excerpt.

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• The Conference Committee is signed by four out of the four members on behalf of the House and three out
• agreement reached to include all four agreement reached to include all four forecast<00:05:29.400
• the finish line. Courage a yes vote. the finish line. Courage a yes vote.
• lines, phone lines, sometimes power lines, and more and more broadband.
• lines, phone lines, sometimes power lines, and more and more broadband.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House first adopted a conference committee report on House File 3900, a constitutional amendment related to state government and school trust lands. Members from both parties praised the work on the bill and said the conference committee returned a clean version of the House-passed measure. The report was adopted without opposition, and the bill was repassed as amended by conference on a 134-0 roll call. The chamber then took up Senate File 4282, a forecast-adjustments bill covering K-12 education, human services, children and families, and transportation. Representative Youakim explained that the conference report restored all four forecast articles plus several no-cost education items, including school fund transfers, utility-payment authority, a paraprofessional licensing clarification, a grant extension, and school trust lands language. Representative Mueller moved to refuse adoption, arguing the report had become a catchall and omitted agreed-upon literacy language; that motion failed 62-72. The House then adopted the conference report, and the bill was repassed as amended by conference on a 94-37 vote. Next, the House concurred in Senate amendments to House File 4138, the social media bill aimed at restricting addictive social media harms for minors. The Senate had removed House “threat alert” language, and the author said that was the only substantive difference. Supporters said the bill would protect kids online and require parental permission for social media accounts for children 15 and under. The House concurred and repassed the bill as amended by the Senate on a 131-2 vote. The House then began consideration of Senate File 2373, a labor and industry bill exempting minor league baseball players from minimum wage and overtime requirements. Through a series of amendments, members added provisions on rural cancer research, disability services and employment access, unemployment insurance for certain laid-off Iron Range miners, and agricultural funding items such as depredation, local foods, down payment assistance, and meat processing grants. One proposed amendment to remove the double-fencing requirement for farmed cervidae was strongly opposed as a threat to deer health and was defeated 61-72. The transcript ends during debate on that amendment, before final disposition of the bill is shown.

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• It's a fine line, right?
• . do we have a line do we have a line that crosses from free speech each, which I think many times can
• How do we not let it cross the line?
• There's a line, and that is not a group that should be allowed.
• Back to kind of that line of questioning.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• On a vote of four to one, you have a due pass for Senate Bill 101.
• Okay, on a vote of four to one, you have a due pass for Senate Bill 101.
• Oh, I got it, yeah—17, starting on line 23. That's important.
• Yeah, page 7, line 16 through 19. Line 16 through 19.
• Line 2.

Keywords: 996, all

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• , the four of us.
• Among all six of the four-year institutions, the four regionals plus UND and NDSU, Minot State has the
• But those that stay here are years three and four.
• So during the RFI, four vendors were submitted.
• So we have the most recent data. less than four years.

Keywords: 908, all