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• This is for WIC, and it will improve service continuity for families relying on nutrition benefits.
• Section six addresses the state community health services advisory committee by allowing tribal governments
• and I was looking for those reports for the bill and I was informed by the legislative reference library
• bill and I was informed by the by the legislative<00:05:29.440> reference<00:05:29.840> library
• :38.959> the health grant reports, for example, the health grant reports, for example, the library

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It's also under Health and Human Services. DYS is under Health and Human Services. Thank you.
• It's also under Health and Human Services. DYS is under Health and Human Services.
• And when I went to the library, that’s the first time I’d been in a law library.
• You didn’t hear about the library. The library is one of the... And then...
• You didn’t hear about the library. The library is one of the emptiest spaces in state prison.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration met at 10:07 a.m. and approved the minutes from its February 9 meeting. The commission said it would accept Department of Correction testimony in writing because of a scheduling issue, and then spent most of the hearing hearing from people with lived experience in county and state correctional settings. Members repeatedly reminded witnesses to keep remarks to about three minutes and focused the discussion on correctional consolidation, collaboration, programming, and reentry. Testimony from multiple sheriff’s offices was broadly supportive of county-based programming, treatment, education, and reentry services. Witnesses from Hampshire, Barnstable, Hampden, and Franklin counties described access to GED and college courses, vocational training, recovery meetings, therapeutic groups, housing and ID assistance, work release, and reentry centers. Several said these programs helped them gain sobriety, employment, family reunification, and parole readiness. Hampden County witnesses emphasized immediate reentry planning and individualized case management; Franklin County witnesses praised respectful treatment and an accessible off-site reentry center; Barnstable witnesses highlighted the women’s therapeutic treatment program, creative writing, and the Bridge Center; Hampshire witnesses described the Bridge House, work release, and transition supports. Several witnesses contrasted those experiences with what they described as limited or delayed programming in DOC facilities, especially for people serving longer sentences or with restrictive classifications. One witness said DOC programming was hard to access because shorter sentences and offense labels affected eligibility; another described overcrowding, little counseling, and no reentry planning in state prison. A juvenile lifer testified that classification barriers and lack of tailored programming left him feeling unprepared, and another witness said DOC’s handling of classification hearings and records was unfair and opaque. Some speakers also raised concerns about mental health care and visitation policies, especially at Framingham, where one witness said suicidal thoughts were met with inadequate responses and another said family visitation was denied without clear explanation. Commissioners asked follow-up questions about DOC access, step-down opportunities, family support, and whether more transitional housing or acclimation time before release would help. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes.

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• You'll find our chargers at coffee shops, farmers markets, schools, and libraries.
• What we call destination and libraries.
• It's all on our forms library, so you can go look at that.
• <00:41:26.560> Um library, so you can go look at that.
• Um library, so you can go look at that.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met with a quorum, approved the June 3, 2026 minutes, and then heard a presentation from Mike Proctor of Evolve Kentucky on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Proctor described Evolve Kentucky as a nonprofit formed in 2016 to promote EV adoption and charger deployment, said the group has helped place more than 135 chargers at 65 locations, and reported that Kentucky EV registrations have grown rapidly but still represent about 1% of the state’s roughly 3 million vehicles. He also outlined the group’s view that EV drivers and charger operators already contribute to state revenue through annual vehicle fees, charger taxes, utility taxes, and related business taxes, and cited figures showing rising revenue collections as EV adoption increases. A major theme of the presentation was that EV owners are paying their “fair share” rather than being overcharged. Proctor said the current $126 annual EV fee is roughly comparable to the fuel tax a typical gasoline vehicle would pay, and noted that public charging can add additional tax burdens for drivers who cannot charge at home, such as those living in apartments or condos. He also argued that EVs provide broader benefits, including lower noise and air pollution, grid-stabilizing nighttime charging, tourism spending at destination chargers, and reduced road wear for passenger EVs compared with much heavier vehicles. Members questioned Proctor about whether EV owners are paying more than their fair share, how the fee compares with gasoline taxes, and whether apartment and condo residents are disproportionately affected because they rely on public chargers. Proctor responded that the fee was intended to bring EV owners into parity with gas vehicles, not to overcharge them, and said some public chargers are free while others are used by drivers who cannot charge at home. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond the minutes approval.

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• programs coming into this bill that would take more and more from our roads, bridges, and transit services
• And electronic library grants and grants for cardiac emergency response plans in our schools.
• We listened to the Senate say that they wanted books more than they wanted mental health services?
• Less teachers will mean less services, less programs for kids.
• The library aid is less money to our local school districts. We need to be honest.

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• aid, and even the only self-service Hennepin County Library branch used daily by residents as well as
• <00:41:27.920> operations housing police, fire service operations housing police, fire service
• As I noted in our one-pager, we serve a very large area with our services.
• we would like to do as communities to keep our service economy thriving.
• ,<01:55:57.440> construct<01:55:57.840> new their services, construct new their services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm sorry, the county in Holly Albanyi, the library director there, as The library director there has
• worked a situation on their new library so that all of the bookshelves can roll to one side of the building
• City of, I'm sorry, the county in Hale-Alpany, the library director there, as the county, in Holly Albanyi
• , the library director there, has worked a situation on their new library to where all of the bookshelves
• Having sat on this committee, not only during my service this tenure, but several years ago, we find

Summary: The Economic Development Budget Subcommittee received a lengthy presentation from Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, on disaster costs, recovery operations, sheltering, and major capital projects. He reviewed the 2024 hurricane season impacts from Debby, Helene, and Milton, explaining how FEMA public assistance and state reimbursement work, how cost shares can shift from 75/25 to 90/10 after a federal threshold is reached, and how Florida uses prior storm data and inflation to estimate recovery costs. He also described the state’s faster reimbursement timelines, crediting legislative investments in technology and digital field documentation, and said the division is working to reduce disaster closeout timelines from decades to about seven years. Members asked about debris removal, FEMA de-obligations, local preparedness, and whether regional shelters or co-located emergency operations centers could be used more efficiently. Guthrie said debris assistance is complicated and should generally remain tied to local contracts and planning, though the state will help fiscally constrained communities when needed. He explained de-obligations as FEMA clawing back previously approved funds after later review, and said Florida’s FROC program is helping local governments reduce those risks through standardized documentation, procurement review, and training. He also urged more mandatory emergency-management training for local and state officials and cautioned against weakening the FEMA 50% rule for rebuilding damaged structures. Guthrie provided updates on the new central Florida warehouse in Auburndale and the new State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee. He said the warehouse will improve logistics, include cold and ultra-cold storage, and be run by a private vendor with virtual inventory tracking, while the new EOC is designed for Category 5 conditions and expanded partner capacity. He acknowledged budget pressures that reduced the size of the EOC project and said an additional IT request was needed because those costs were not originally included. The meeting ended with praise for FDEM’s work and no votes or formal actions beyond adjournment.

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• <00:09:28.040> go to receive those Services as they go to receive those Services as they go
• their youth um that often the services their youth um that often the services that<00:21:30.200>
• and prepetition legal legal services and prepetition legal services<01:20:55.440> in services
• State investment and prevention services aimed at increasing service array and service access is critically
• Services aimed at increasing service Services aimed at increasing service array<02:11:35.199> and<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• library.
• library. They went through a process. library. They went through a process.
• There's a differentiation between a public school library and a public library.
• school libraries are curated by professional library science librarians.
• professional library science librarians. professional library science librarians.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This is all libraries. School, public libraries.
• all libraries. School, public libraries. all libraries. School, public libraries.
• Like most libraries are even digital. Like most libraries are even digital.
• c> your library.
• The library questions your library.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And what I'd like to see if we have someone working at the tribal level, there is a 20% service charge
• considerable amount of money if we did the room total Would only be about 80,000, but it's a 20,000 service
• Cause I don't know who those would be, especially at the libraries, are more disconnected.
• We could create a group for libraries. We could create a group for K-12.
• But he has about 300 documents we're offloading into our commons library for teachers to put into their

Keywords: 914, all

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• And the towering stacks of information rival the Library of Congress.
• information And the towering stacks of information rival<00:01:23.040> the<00:01:23.160> Library
• rival the Library of Congress. rival the Library of Congress.
• Serving the legislature should be an exercise in public service and sacrifice.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Kresha delivered his final House floor speech as he finished his seventh term and retired from the legislature. The remarks were largely reflective and humorous, with thanks to House leadership, nonpartisan staff, education committee colleagues, constituents, and his family. He spoke about how he entered office during redistricting, described the legislature as challenging but rewarding, and emphasized humility, public service, and the importance of listening to others’ stories. He also offered personal anecdotes about colleagues and staff, including Representatives Swedzinski, Schumacher, Joe Hoppe, Sarah Anderson, Davids, Jen Loon, Roger Erickson, and others, and praised the professionalism of nonpartisan staff and education committee personnel. He thanked Speaker Damuth, Chair Youakim, and his education members for both disagreements and collaboration, saying there was still important work to do. No legislation was debated or voted on in this segment. The only action was the conclusion of his farewell speech, followed by applause.

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• Representative Ryer: So back to the drill core library—the $11.1 million, is that something you need
• is our top priority and then um library is our top priority and then um right<00:23:17.840> below
• the 11.1 million the drill core Library the 11.1 million is<00:23:52.000> that<00:23:52.200><
• We do this through a number of bank service areas within the state of Minnesota, so there's regional
• credits from a different bank service credits from a different bank service area<00:40:41.839>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It also restores **2023-2024** funding for the California Emergency Services non-profit security grants
• Included in Medi-Cal are hospital services; hospitals are paid various rates for the services they provide
• workers, our public health doctors, physician assistants, and our social service providers.
• This is a really important first step in ensuring that the library can continue to provide services and
• Nearly all of the library district revenues come from the property tax and from a parcel tax.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And whereas his commitment to education and service reflects the values of resilience and dedication
• Nicole Bowden and thanking her for her service. Welcome, Dr. Bonton. Mr. Flola, thank you, Mr.
• If they're going to provide services, they should be the ones funding it, not taxpayers.
• So these services will be provided by a company, telemedicine, effectively making.
• like for us to look further in developing those services.

Bills: HB2059, HB3920, HB2992, HB3267, HB4457, HB3800, HB3818, HB4425, HB4427, HB4430, HB4431, HB4333, HB4340, HB4343, HB4344, HB4363, HB4229, HB4230, HB4236, HB4246, HB1979, HB3431, HB3052, HB3047, HB3048, HB4092, HB4302, HB3261, HB3704, HB3312, HB3546, HB3849, HCR1021, HB4105, HB4159, HB4304, HB3835, HB3619, HB4490, HB3710, HB4201, HB3907, HB3748

Keywords: health care, medication, inmates, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, reimbursement, county jails, medical expenses, sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, procurement, transplant research, Oklahoma Tax Code, HB2992, Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma utilities, ratepayer protection, data centers, artificial intelligence computing, AI data centers

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• I rise today in recognition of National Library Week and the critical role that libraries play in communities
• to many libraries across Pennsylvania's 13th District.
• by allowing the library to continue offering passport services, bringing in needed revenue, expanding
• I rise today as chairman of the Fire Service Caucus.
• FROM THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE, TO THE BUREAU OF LAND Often surrounded

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Jean-Bernard on his legacy of pastoral leadership and community service to St.
• to pursue a permit as a school because it's not a school, it's a library.
• May you find comfort in knowing that his service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
• Senate Bill 424 by Senator Foil enacts a civil procedure service and pleadings provision for service
• Senate Bill 476 by Senator Pressly provides relative to garnishment, service, and notice.

Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149

Keywords: disclosure, local law, public notice, legislative transparency, Artists at the Capitol Day, art education, Louisiana Art Education Association, recognition, community engagement, House Resolution 247, HR247, Laura Lewis, birthday commendation, 104th birthday, centenarian, longevity, St. James Parish, Louisiana House of Representatives, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, ceremonial resolution

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, heard a prayer from Pastor Neil Bernard of New Wine Christian Center, and recognized a number of visiting groups and observances, including AMI Kids, Mother’s Day, the Hungarian Settlement Cultural Association, Pro-Life Day at the Capitol, the American Cancer Society and Cancer Action Network, Municipal Day for the Louisiana Municipal Association, Recreation and Parks Association Day, St. John Day, Hoopla basketball activities, Main Street program participants, Leadership North Shore, the Lack of Seeing High School basketball team, Literacy Champion recognition, Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodford, and LACE Day for chamber executives. Majority Leader Steve Scalise also addressed the chamber, praising recent economic investment in Louisiana, coastal restoration funding, and the state’s improved national reputation. The House received Senate messages and Legislative Bureau reports on numerous Senate bills, many of which were referred to committee or laid over, and several House and Senate resolutions were introduced or adopted, largely commemorative or study-related measures. The chamber then took up several House bills in regular order. HB 89, concerning district attorney retiree health insurance coverage in the Third Judicial District, was amended and passed 87-5. HB 451, dealing with ATC notice procedures, passed 98-0 after technical amendments. HB 456, revising workers’ compensation petition requirements and allowing employers broader access to disputed claims, drew extended debate over whether it would burden injured workers; it passed 67-30. HB 579, expanding the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights and related confidentiality and complaint provisions, passed 98-0. HB 595, requiring local authorities to respond timely to permit-related matters affecting natural resource development, passed 92-3. HB 621, requiring recycling of decommissioned renewable energy components and updating waste rules, passed 99-0. HB 818, requiring school systems to publish annual assessment schedules and related testing information, passed 98-0. Additional bills considered included HB 841, creating a code of conduct for landmen negotiating pipeline easements and authorizing penalties for bad-faith conduct, which passed 98-0; HB 1060, establishing a two-year domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the 19th Judicial District with coordinated services and data collection, which passed 86-13; and HB 1101, a workers’ compensation measure defining maximum medical improvement, adjusting benefit durations, and addressing misrepresentation and fraud, which was under debate at the end of the excerpt. Throughout the floor session, members repeatedly emphasized that the bills were intended to clarify procedures, improve transparency, or address public safety and economic development, while opponents of some measures raised concerns about added burdens on workers or injured claimants.

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• Senate services correctly printed. Senate Joint Resolution 6. >> Introduction to resolutions. Mr.
• Committee on Health and Human Services.
• Committee on Health and Human Services.
• It's at 1 p.m. in the Old State Library. >> Senator Hinrichsen. >> Thank you, Madam President.
• It's at 1 p.m. in the old state library. library. library.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the January 29, 2026 journal as corrected, and received committee reports advancing several bills. The Health and Human Services Committee reported Senate Bill 17 to Appropriations with a favorable recommendation and Senate Bill 32 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The Local Government and Housing Committee reported Senate Bill 1 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The chamber then handled resolutions. Senate Joint Resolution 007, recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month, was laid over until February 3. Senate Bill 004 was also laid over until February 2. Senate Joint Resolution 004, recognizing September 20–26, 2026 as Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week, was read at length, with sponsors and supporters describing FTD as a serious, underdiagnosed neurodegenerative disease and noting the resolution came from a constituent request. The resolution was adopted 32-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. During announcements and personal privileges, Senator Amabile spoke about her recent appendectomy and used the experience to emphasize access to health care amid the state budget deficit. Senator Coleman recognized the Colorado chapter of the American Institute of Architects for its contributions to the built environment and the state’s communities. Senator Cutter announced a joint transportation and energy hearing on Xcel’s recent power outages, and Senator Sullivan shared a personal remembrance of his son, who was killed in the Aurora Theater Massacre. The Senate also heard procedural reminders about guest introductions and fines, sang happy birthday to members with interim birthdays, and then adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026.

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• engineering and architectural services. engineering and architectural services.
• <00:33:07.160> Public<00:33:07.480> Library<00:33:07.880> Services.
• My name is Kalyn Ralya, and I'm with the Alabama Public Library Service, and I wanted to thank you all
• Services.
• Institute of Museum and Library Institute of Museum and Library Services.<00:33:47.160> Okay.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• IS THE YOUR BILL ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE OR REVIEW BOOKS IN THE GENERAL PUBLIC LIBRARY?
• NOT YOUR GENERAL PUBLIC LIBRARY. CORRECT? >> I APOLOGIZE. I DID MISUNDERSTAND.
• I PICKED UP FIVE BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY BECAUSE I WANTED TO LEARN MORE.
• UNMUTED EXPRESS MY CONCERN ABOUT EFFORTS TO BAN BOOKS FROM OUR SCHOOL LIBRARIES.
• I HAVE SERIOUS CONCERNS IF THESE RESTRICTIONS WERE PUT ON YOUR GENERAL PUBLIC LIBRARIES.

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• Dallas Public Library.
• to expand its hours at a time when hours for library... libraries have been contracting to finance staff
• , and Ken Benson, Chairman of the Board. of the Dallas Public Library.
• Access to telehealth, mental health services, and public schools.
• We thank you for the service of those who are here. And it's in the name of Jesus that I pray.

Keywords: legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.