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• And then once we shift between the two, you know, our plan would materialize a little bit more clearly
• a you know our uh plan would materialize a little<00:34:18.320> bit<00:34:18.560> more
• > the<01:08:41.679> added governor's package reflects the added governor's package reflects
• It's not part of our package, but we expect it to come out of the Commerce committees.
• We don't it's not part of our um package We don't it's not part of our um package but<06:09:10.958

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The witness replied that it is mostly the cost of the materials.
• When told that upgrading codes usually means improved materials, he agreed and said those materials are
• . materials. materials.
• >> it usually means improved materials. >> it usually means improved materials.
• <00:56:45.760> here cost of deltas based on materials here cost of deltas based on materials

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• money in this package for planning?
• So this package of money has to deal with all aspects of construction and improvement of a project.
• Speaker, gentleman, will this package help that community in House District 64? Mr.
• Speaker, gentlemen, will this package help with projects throughout New Mexico? Mr.
• I would like to close my questions and urge the body to support this package. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM25, HB9, SB2, SB19

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• The gentleman from Kentucky asked unanimous consent to insert extraneous material in the record on H.R
• But when it came to the year-end appropriations package that was crafted to include it, who shows up
• when it came to the year-end uh but when it came to the year-end Appropriations<02:46:52.880> package
• that was crafted Appropriations package that was crafted to<02:46:55.120> include<02:46:55.560
• <03:10:01.680> so<03:10:01.840> don't year end Appropriations package so don't year

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There's more detail in the memo that's in your meeting materials, but I wanted to highlight a few.
• There's more detail in the memo that's in your meeting materials, but I wanted to highlight a few.
• There's more detail in the memo that's in your meeting materials, but I wanted to highlight a few.
• There's more detail in the memo that's in your meeting materials, but I wanted to highlight a few.
• for this um this to provide materials for this um this curriculum<03:23:26.239> requirement.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• data for core functions like displaying content, building user experiences, or moderating harmful material
• user experiences, or moderating building user experiences, or moderating harmful<01:17:53.880> material
• <01:17:54.960> In<01:17:55.080> practice,<01:17:55.640> this harmful material
• In practice, this harmful material.
• ,<01:41:49.840> and current total compensation packages, and current total compensation packages

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• of the draft rules prior to this morning's hearing, and you have been provided with the necessary materials
• Presentation materials will be viewable.
• I did not prepare that for this package, but we can go back and look at the National Weather Service
• And all the materials are left, and the locals are there, and there's going to be additional challenges
• I have the same issue that Chief Kidd talked about with purchasing items, getting materials very quickly

Keywords: flooding, emergency response, communication systems, first responders, disaster management, Texas Water Development Board, regional planning, public safety

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.

Transcript Highlights:

• Materials will be viewable on television in this room and on the live stream of the proceedings.
• regions, we had one or two individuals, one or two brush trucks, and one or two ambulances that we packaged
• I did not prepare that for this package, but we can go back and look at the National Weather Service
• When all the volunteers leave and all the materials are left and the locals are there, and there's going
• looks like it's a series of an anomaly. and rain gauges that are tied with some type of reporting package

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• And so I cannot support this provision until, you know, there's a robust ratepayer protections package
• protections there's a robust uh rapeer protections there's a robust uh rapeer protections package
• Therefore, I ask that package included.
• <01:44:47.760> and<01:44:48.080> is<01:44:48.159> a good use of this material
• and is a good use of this material and is a better<01:44:48.719> use<01:44:49.360> than

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This bill requires, this is the corrections package.
• How many more people like Pam will die by just doing their job, delivering mail packages and knocking
• and as something that will save the lives of other people who are delivering mail or delivering packages
• the DEP to develop a comprehensive plan by 2026 to identify recycling goals based on sustainable materials
• recycling and education grant program, and developing and promoting plans for markets for recycling materials

Summary: The committee took up a series of criminal justice, health, and public safety bills, with several measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations and mostly no opposition. CS for SB 1782 on dangerous excessive speeding, CS for SB 306 on Medicaid provider network access, CS for SB 716 on mandatory minimums for certain sexual offenses by registered offenders, CS for SB 1084 on intimate image dissemination and digitally forged images, and CS for CS for SB 1604 on corrections-related litigation and sentencing changes all passed the committee. Members also approved CS for SB 1838, which increases protections for court officials from tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for SB 1252, which directs FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database. CS for SB 468 on fleeing or eluding, CS for SB 490 on off-duty concealed carry for certain officers, and CS for SB 890 on blood clot screening and treatment also received favorable votes, with SB 890 drawing supportive testimony from the bill sponsor, medical and patient advocates, and family members affected by blood clots. The most extensive debate centered on CS for CS for SB 1804, which would create a capital offense for adults trafficking children under 12 or mentally incapacitated persons for sexual exploitation. Senator Martin defended the bill as a response to especially heinous crimes and argued it fit within constitutional punishment principles, while several members raised concerns about the Eighth Amendment, the risk of lengthy and costly litigation, and the possibility of retraumatizing victims. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, citing moral objections, due process concerns, and constitutional precedent; the bill nevertheless was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 572, the “Pam Rock Act,” which tightens dangerous-dog rules, adds enclosure, microchip, insurance, and penalty requirements, and allows stronger enforcement actions after serious attacks. The Rock family and animal control supporters testified in favor, describing the bill as a response to fatal dog attacks and urging stronger accountability for owners. For SB 572, members discussed insurance requirements, the role of local authorities in classifying dangerous dogs, and whether the bill would affect ordinary pet insurance or only liability coverage after a serious attack. The sponsor said the measure is not breed-specific and is aimed at dogs that have already caused significant harm. The committee also heard testimony from family members of Pam Rock and other victims, along with supporters from animal control and sheriff’s offices. All of the bills taken up in the meeting that were voted on were reported favorably, and no roll-call votes failed.

Transcript Highlights:

• He said he did not know whether members had any amendment materials, then clarified that the amendment
• House File 2429 is a portion of the governor's anti-fraud package.
• governor's described as part of the governor's anti-f<00:36:12.359> fraud<00:36:12.680> package
• <00:36:13.200> and<00:36:13.359> provides<00:36:13.839> an anti-f fraud package
• and provides an anti-f fraud package and provides an additional<00:36:14.480> tool<00:36:15.040

Bills: HF1855, HF102, HF1082, HF1354, HF2184, HF1792, HF2296, HF2429, HF2543, HF2566

Keywords: veterans, benefit services, accreditation, consumer protection, civil penalties, disclosure requirements, HF102, Sibley County Road 166, Freedom Drive, Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota transportation bonds, bonding bill, capital investment, road extension, highway access, intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisition, water main, sewer improvements

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• We sent a package to just show the general funding mechanisms for our programs, and if you'd like, I
• The costs of these projects are increasing with inflation, the cost of materials, and even the cost of
• <02:17:53.319> that 2015 we changed out the materials that 2015 we changed out the materials
• But needless to say, it's an enormous package on housing, and shape it however you want, of course.
• on housing and it's an enormous package on housing and shape<04:53:39.200> it<04:53:39.480>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Committee held an informational briefing with the University of Hawaiʻi, led by new President Wendy Hensel and Vice President for Budget and Finance Calbert Young. Hensel outlined the university system’s scope, student demographics, research activity, and campus missions, emphasizing four strategic priorities: serving Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi, student success, workforce development, and economic diversification through innovation and research. She highlighted the system’s enrollment, research funding, and the roles of Mānoa, Hilo, West Oʻahu, the community colleges, and specialized institutions such as JABSOM and the Cancer Center. Young then reviewed the budget request, focusing largely on making prior one-time appropriations permanent and supporting recurring needs. Items included funding for Mānoa athletics, the Hawaiʻi Institute for Marine Biology, K-12 teacher education, Pamantasan Council support, Hilo programs, Windward’s mental health technician certificate, Maui’s practical nursing bridge program, and student support positions such as financial aid and admissions counselors. He also described workforce-related requests tied to nursing expansion at Mānoa and West Oʻahu, as well as facilities support at West Oʻahu. A major portion of the testimony addressed the university’s two Kakaʻako medical facilities. Young explained that declining tobacco settlement and cigarette tax revenues are no longer sufficient to cover debt service for JABSOM and the Cancer Center, so the governor’s budget includes general fund support to supplement those obligations. He also described a regents-approved request not included in the governor’s proposal: expanding the Hawaiʻi Promise financial aid program to the four-year campuses, estimated at about $11–12 million. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.

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• I've quarantined ten states from shipping plant material in here that hosts that insect.
• So Texas A&M AgriLife continues to develop educational materials.
• Texas A&M AgriLife continues to develop educational materials.
• And if the landowner isn't present or no one is present to talk with them, they have a packet of material
• And so we have those materials kind of behind our firewall, but they are accessible to our county agents

Summary: The joint hearing focused on preparedness for the New World screwworm threat and brought together the House Committees on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism and Agriculture and Livestock. USDA officials, Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, and Texas Animal Health Commission leadership described the pest as a serious risk to livestock, wildlife, rural economies, and beef prices, and emphasized coordination among federal, state, industry, and Mexican partners. Witnesses repeatedly stressed that Texas is currently seeing no confirmed U.S. detections, but that recent confirmed cases in northern Mexico, including Nuevo León, remain a concern because of their proximity to the border. USDA testimony outlined current surveillance and response efforts, including more than 120 screw worm-specific traps along the Texas border and neighboring states, thousands of additional dual-purpose traps, wildlife inspections, weekly coordination with Mexico’s Senasica, and a new USDA New World Screwworm Directorate. Officials said the existing Panama sterile fly facility is maxed out at about 100 million flies per week, while a dispersal facility in Tampico is helping move flies farther north in Mexico. They also described plans for a retrofitted sterile fly facility in Metapa, Mexico, expected to come online in 2026, and a new domestic production facility at Moore Air Base, with phase one targeted for late 2026 or early 2027 and phase two adding substantially more capacity later. Members pressed USDA on timelines, production capacity, the reliability of Mexican reporting, the risk from wildlife, and whether modular or mobile facilities could be deployed faster. USDA said it is also exploring innovative technologies, including a genetically engineered sterile male fly, but that such tools still require EPA review and field validation. Commissioner Miller highlighted Texas biosecurity efforts, five permanent inspection stations, cooperation with FDA and EPA on treatments such as Exzolt, and other pest issues affecting Texas agriculture. He also noted research into fly bait and private-sector efforts to speed sterile fly production. Texas Animal Health Commission officials described extensive state preparedness work, including weekly coordination calls, field response trainings, outreach to producers and veterinarians, and a Texas Screwworm Response Team. They said Texas has trained more than 100 inspectors and other personnel, with additional trainings planned, and that the state is expanding its cattle fever tick rider program. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing; the main action was the exchange of testimony and questions about readiness, surveillance, and facility timelines.

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• It's on your package, members. All in favor of the A2 amendment say aye. Aye. Oppose?
• are<00:31:29.520> submitted<00:31:29.840> as<00:31:30.000> required materials
• /c> denied has to do with whether the denied has to do with whether the there's<00:37:30.960> material
• ><00:37:31.440> evidence<00:37:32.079> submitted<00:37:32.480> with there's material
• evidence submitted with there's material evidence submitted with the<00:37:32.880> petition<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:22:04.480> on<01:22:04.719> the<01:22:04.960> building<01:22:05.360> materials
• <01:22:05.920> and taxes on the building materials and taxes on the building materials and
• So, part of the affordability<01:23:12.719> package<01:23:13.440> of<01:23:13.679> bills
• package of bills to help bring<01:23:16.080> power<01:23:16.480> rates<01:23:16.880>
• The impact you make on others will outlive every material thing you chase.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 28 senators present. The body agreed to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading and adopt the previous journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The presiding officer also recognized several guests on the floor and in the gallery, including an intern from the Lieutenant Governor’s office and guests of Senator Chambliss. Committee reports focused on confirmations for Alabama State University’s Board of Trustees. Patricia Anne Jones (Confirmation 79), Angela Star (Confirmation 80), and Bobby Singleton (Confirmation 78) each received favorable committee reports and were confirmed by the full Senate, with roll-call votes showing unanimous or near-unanimous support. The chamber spent considerable time in lighthearted debate and personal remarks during Singleton’s confirmation before adopting the motion and confirming him. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 81 commending the Coach Safely Foundation for youth sports injury mitigation, and several other resolutions honoring individuals and organizations, including Johnny Williams, Jim America, Senior Trooper Hunter Woodruff, and retired Army Colonel Shawn Thomas Prricett. A resolution encouraging Alabama public high schools to form a consortium was also adopted. On local bills, the Senate passed Senate Bill 243 regarding Jefferson County and House Bill 532 regarding Shelby County, both by using the previous roll and with no opposition. The Rules Committee then reported a special order calendar for the 22nd legislative day, which the Senate adopted 30-0. The special order calendar included bills on the Board of Funeral Services, the Public Service Commission, tax abatements, electric utilities, child support, dogs, school lands, Chambers County, and real property. The first special-order bill taken up was Senate Bill 107 by Senators Figures and Gudger, concerning the Alabama Board of Funeral Services. Senators discussed the bill’s purpose of funding the board’s increased duties, the effect on funeral home license fees, and an amendment offered by Senator Bell to reduce certain fees. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was explained as not affecting pre-need funeral arrangements. Debate continued as members asked questions about costs to families and funeral homes, but the chamber had not yet reached final disposition of the bill by the end of the excerpt.

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• <00:31:21.320> as recommended books supplies materials as recommended books supplies materials
• Klevorn's questions about who's getting the grants, and she assumes there is a list of it in the materials
• here that only that there your materials here that only that there are<00:51:36.599> 84<00:51
• So on this slide you can see an example of what a North Star Promise aid package might look like for
• So on this slide you can see an example of what a North Star Promise aid package might look like for

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I think it was in the material, so I’m going to find it. 400 and something, I know.
• Chair, Representative, is it in these materials? I'm not sure that I have the current budget.
• Chair, Representative, is it in these materials? I'm not sure that I have the current budget.
• He also referenced the governor's anti-fraud package, saying there are resources and steps within it,
• He said there are resources and steps within the governor's anti-fraud package, including policy pieces

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We have all the materials in your packets. Please follow along.
• have<00:04:27.840> all<00:04:27.960> the<00:04:28.600> uh<00:04:28.880> materials
• <00:04:29.560> in<00:04:29.720> your have all the uh materials in your have all the
• uh materials in your packets.<00:04:30.320> Please<00:04:30.520> follow<00:04:30.720><
• In my mind, this is a package deal. And I don't want to put a lot of deals together.

Bills: HF4343

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, advertising tax, taxable services, digital advertising, online marketing, marketing services, search engine marketing, lead generation, internet advertising, ad agency, media buying, campaign planning, Minnesota tax law, service tax, broadening tax base, web advertising, promotional services, 1183, house

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• This is the Department of Corrections deficiency funding request that was in their broader package that
• However, we're pleased to report that due to the new competitive compensation packages that were negotiated
• The phrasing in the current statute is that these materials are used for telecommunication services.
• <01:52:12.400> are<01:52:12.599> used statute is that these materials are used statute
• is that these materials are used for<01:52:13.159> telecommunication<01:52:14.159> Services

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Broaden morbidity and mortality incident reporting and update material to comply with KRS Chapter 13A
• 19.000> update mortality incident reporting and update mortality incident reporting and update material
• material to comply with KRS chapter 13A. material to comply with KRS chapter 13A.
• This package amends to delete prescriptive language for the scheduling of board meetings and record keeping
• Require separate and enclosed areas for clean supply materials and soiled materials.

Keywords: 0:06 - Roll Call 0:30 - Approval of Minutes 0:45 - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 2:08 - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET - OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER 2:55 - BOARD OF DENTISTRY 5:30 - BOARD OF OPHTHALMIC DISPENSERS 7:30 - BOARD OF NURSING 8:32 - BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 9:30 - EDUCATION AND LABOR CABINET - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF DISTRICT SUPPORT SERVICES 15:35 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH 18:44 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, HEALTH SERVICES AND FACILITIES 23:39 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES 1:01:46 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, OFFICE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS 1:03:46 - Next meeting/adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then took up a series of administrative regulations from several agencies. Early items included Attorney General consumer protection rules on removal sales, health spas, liquidation sales, and nonresident sellers of visual aid glasses; Finance and Administration Controller rules on clearinghouse validation and fraud prevention; and Board of Dentistry rules updating exam requirements, controlled substance prescribing, training for neuromodulators and dermal fillers, infection control, sedation/anesthesia continuing education, and required education on pediatric abusive head trauma and controlled substance ingestion prevention. The committee also approved staff amendments on these items, generally to conform to KRS Chapter 13A, and members asked a brief question about the dentistry controlled-substances changes, which was answered as an alignment with statute. The committee next approved regulations for the Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers, Board of Nursing, and Board of Emergency Medical Services. The ophthalmic dispensers package would revise meeting and recordkeeping language, raise renewal fees, set reinstatement and apprentice-license rules, add complaint and hearing procedures, and repeal a duplicative regulation. The nursing regulations would streamline approval of training programs and require notice and documentation of site visits and deficiencies. EMS rules would create five EMS medical director certifications, set expiration and renewal requirements, require publication of disciplinary sanctions, and exempt currently approved directors before October 1, 2026. Staff amendments were adopted without objection on each set. The Education and Labor Cabinet’s school transportation regulation drew extended discussion. The agency explained the changes were intended to implement Senate Bill 46 and update references affected by later legislation, including an oral amendment to delete a subsection reference tied to KRS 160.380. The committee adopted both the agency and oral amendments without objection after brief questions about the scope of the bill changes and van transportation for students. The committee then heard a lengthy package from the Department for Public Health on WIC and related nutrition program regulations, including updates to infant and child certification periods, documentation requirements, vendor criteria, sanctions, hearing procedures, and high-risk vendor standards. Staff amendments were adopted without objection. Finally, the committee considered the Inspector General’s regulation for freestanding birthing centers, which included both staff and agency amendments. The agency changes would require two neonatal resuscitation program-certified staff, set rules for medical director vacancies and appeals, revise facility and staffing terminology, adjust transfer-agreement requirements, and allow waivers when agreements cannot be secured. Mary Katherine DeLodder of the Kentucky Birth Coalition testified in support, saying the parties had worked through concerns and were ready to move forward. The committee then moved on to Medicaid’s 1915C child waiver regulations, where staff amendments were adopted, but Lucy Heskins of Kentucky Protection and Advocacy testified against the package because it did not include person-directed services, which she said are required by Kentucky law and important for families using the waiver.