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• Representative Craft sitting next to me because we want to present this bill in a way that this isn't a red
• I start breaking apart the bill and its subdivisions was if you're here as a legislator to help cut red
• <00:01:36.400> or<00:01:36.560> a bill in a way that this isn't a red or a bill in
• a way that this isn't a red or a blue<00:01:36.880> issue.
• to to help cut red tape and relieve<00:02:18.080> mandates<00:02:18.720> that'll<00:02

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Uh, so right here the first kind of line in red just corrects Medicaid to Medicaid.
• Uh, so right here the first kind of line in red just corrects Medicaid to Medicaid.
• Uh, so right here the first kind of line in red just corrects Medicaid to Medicaid.
• Uh, so right here the first kind of line in red just corrects Medicaid to Medicaid.
• Uh, so right here the first kind of line in red just corrects Medicaid to Medicaid.

Bills: SF0122, SJ0006, SF0121, SF0106

Keywords: medical necessity, insurance, healthcare policy, independent review, claim processing, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, pharmacy, collaborative care, healthcare, prescriptions, patient safety, Wyoming Pharmacy Act, welfare, Medicaid, employment, eligibility verification

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• $14<00:19:18.960> million Um, and despite all that, it's quite possible we'll be in the red
• we'll be in the red um in fiscal<00:20:48.640> 277,<00:20:49.679> but<00:20:49.840>
• If you would introduce yourselves. >> Red button. You need a red light. >> Good afternoon.
• >> Red<01:18:08.320> button.
• >> Red button. You need a red light. >> Red button. You need a red light.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And of course, the red is novice. And I think as Dr.
• apprentice yellow and the red is novice. apprentice yellow and the red is novice.
• And of course, the red<00:14:58.480> is<00:14:58.800> novice.
• red is novice. And um I think as Dr. red is novice. And um I think as Dr.
• And that's the the red schools.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met in September 2025, established a quorum, introduced new member Larry Forester, and approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting. The main presentation came from Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton and Assistant Superintendent Sarah Johnson, who discussed the district’s work serving English language learners and multilingual students, including immigrant and refugee families. They said Warren County now serves roughly 5,500 multilingual students out of about 19,000 total, representing about 92 languages and 90 countries, with 57 certified multilingual teachers, a GO Center, migrant and refugee advocates, and the state’s first international high school. The presenters emphasized that the district welcomes immigrant families and that students and parents generally value public education, but they described major challenges tied to accountability and funding. They explained that multilingual students are tested after one year in the system, even though many need more time to become proficient in English and grade-level standards, and they argued that current graduation-rate rules can unfairly penalize schools when transient students enroll briefly and then leave. They also said the cost of serving this population has risen sharply, with special revenue and especially general-fund spending increasing substantially over the past decade, prompting the district to reallocate resources from EL teacher assistants toward translation technology and additional certified staff. Committee members asked questions about how long-term multilingual students compare with the general student body and whether the district’s data show similar graduation outcomes. Clayton said he did not have the specific comparison data at hand but believed students who stay K-12 generally reach proficiency. He and Johnson asked legislators to consider giving students more time before accountability measures apply and to shift some graduation accountability from individual schools to the district level for highly transient populations, while still maintaining accountability. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• Rock and the uh for years both Red Rock and the uh other<00:21:35.760> Water<00:21:36.080>
• I'm manager of Red Rock Rural Water System down in southwest Minnesota.
• Chair, members, the Red Rock Rural Water System is not alone in this.
• There are three of them in southwest Minnesota: Red Rock Rural Water System, Rock County Rural Water
• Chair, members, the Red Rock Rural Water System is not alone in this.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Next up, we have Rob Sip from Red River Watershed Management Board.
• I'm the executive director of the Red River Watershed Management Board, and we're a joint powers board
• of seven watershed districts up in the Red River Valley.
• River Valley Northwest perspective Red River Valley Northwest Minnesota<00:47:32.800> what<00
• RAR Valley we do have a up in the red RAR Valley we do have a mediation<00:47:52.200> agreement

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Asked the young driver, "You like Red Bull?"
• <00:58:49.760> Bull passenger seat was full of Red Bull passenger seat was full of Red Bull
• The young man said, "Yeah, I Red Bull?"
• He goes, absolutely love Red Bull."
• There were 19 cans of Red Bull morning."

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• uses when the district's general fund, fund one budget, is more than two and a half percent in the red
• is more than two and a half% in the red is more than two and a half% in the red so<00:20:50.480>
• <00:20:56.520> the than two and a half% in the red the than two and a half% in the red the
• tape to becomes do we untie some red tape to this<01:02:16.240> funding<01:02:17.240> so
• <01:02:27.440> tape<01:02:27.720> on kitchen or do we leave the red tape on kitchen

Bills: HF957, HF877

Keywords: education, mandate relief, school funding, local control, state laws, fund transfers, 1183, house

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• For these reasons, I feel compelled to express my concern and raise the red flag of alarm.
• For these reasons, I feel compelled to express my concern and raise the red flag of alarm.
• I talk to people who are literally getting sicker because navigating the red tape isn't as simple as

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1001, sponsored by Representative Les Eaves, which would lower the individual income tax rate to 3.7% retroactive to the current year and reduce the corporate rate to 4.1% beginning in 2027. Eaves argued the bill continues Arkansas’s recent tax-cut strategy, would provide broad relief to working families, and would keep the state competitive while preserving future surpluses rather than cutting existing services. He and Representative Bray emphasized that prior tax cuts have benefited taxpayers and supported economic growth. Several opponents testified against the bill, including representatives from Arkansas Appleseed, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, a pastor, and individuals speaking about disability services and food insecurity. They argued Arkansas cannot afford further revenue reductions given needs in public education, early childhood care, Medicaid and food assistance, rural hospitals, and supported living services. Witnesses said the tax cut would disproportionately benefit higher earners while providing little or no relief to lower- and middle-income families, and urged the committee to prioritize public investments over tax cuts. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to limit witness testimony to five minutes each. Representative Eaves closed on the bill and moved to pass it. Following discussion, the committee voted to pass HB 1001, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Members, I want you to look in the gallery at this sea of red. Ladies, will you please stand up?
• I hope you appreciate what we do and let's keep Oklahoma red. Thank you, thank you, members, Mr.
• I think if I could get some head nods that yeah, he asked him questions, and then in the red tie, this

Bills: HB3976, HB3000, HB3001, HB3003, HB3004, HB3066, HB3904, HB3644, HB1687, HB3920, SR40

Keywords: rural hospitals, small hospitals, grant program, healthcare funding, Oklahoma health department, cosmetology, barbering, massage therapy, State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Service Oklahoma, license renewal, license reinstatement, licensing fees, sunset extension, board membership, human trafficking, victim services, beauty school, barber school, esthetics

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• Well, I mean, the red is new language that's being struck there. Yes. I realize that. Okay.
• Well, I mean, the red is new language that's being struck there. Yes. I realize that. Okay.
• We do have a red flag warning today, so tilting is appropriate. Anybody else? Senator Braunberger.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee reconvened and reviewed the status of several bills. The chair said bill 1377 could not be acted on until the House finished work on campaign finance bill 2156, and bill 1535 likely would not be ready because of unresolved concerns from Representative Davis and planned meetings with Highway Patrol and BCI. The committee therefore focused on bill 1601, which dealt with when the Attorney General may refuse or revoke special assistant attorney general appointments for certain state offices and entities. Members debated the policy and constitutional implications of the bill, including whether it was solving a real problem or creating a potential conflict, and whether statewide elected officials and independent bodies should have their own counsel. After testimony from the Chief Deputy Attorney General clarifying current law and the appropriations process, the committee amended the bill to add the Ethics Commission to the list of entities and to narrow the affected offices to the Governor, State Auditor, and Ethics Commission. The committee also changed one provision from “and” to “or” to clarify the standard for refusal or revocation. The committee then approved the bill as amended on a 6-0 vote and designated Senator Braunberger as the carrier. The chair said the committee would not meet the next morning and would instead reconvene the following week at the call of the chair.

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• A red vote means that marijuana pipes.
• red on this uh on this um amendment. red on this uh on this um amendment.
• So, members, vote red. were. So we gave them money as were.
• A red vote overrules the decision of the president.
• The secretary will take the role. red vote um overrules the decision of red vote um overrules the decision

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And as you can see, I've circled in red the years that that assumption was changed, and you can see the
• And if you look at that risk allocation, we can see that pretty clearly in those red boxes there.
• You can see the biggest changes are highlighted in red there.
• You can see the biggest changes are highlighted in red there.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement held a hearing focused on the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System (MOSERS) and its long-term financial condition. MOSERS Executive Director Abby Spieler and investment consultant Tim McKinery outlined the system’s structure, membership, funding policy, and investment approach. They reported that as of the June 30, 2025 valuation, MOSERS had a 55.4% funded ratio, about $17.4 billion in liabilities, and about $9.6 billion in assets. They explained that the FY27 employer contribution rate was certified at 32% under the board’s minimum contribution policy, up from 30.25%, and said the increase is tied to a $46 million new decision item in House Bill 5. The presentation emphasized that MOSERS is a mature plan with more retirees and inactive members than active employees, and that slow or declining payroll growth has made it harder to pay down unfunded liabilities. MOSERS described recent policy changes intended to improve long-term stability, including lowering the investment return assumption over time, updating mortality assumptions, and adopting a minimum employer contribution policy. The board’s 2024 asset-liability study also led to a shift toward more public equity exposure and less fixed income, with the consultant saying asset allocation has been the main driver of relative investment underperformance versus peers in recent years, though recent returns have improved and the portfolio has outperformed its policy index over shorter periods. Committee members questioned why the funded ratio has fallen over time, whether past investment assumptions were too optimistic, and whether the board had been too conservative in its asset allocation. MOSERS representatives responded that the earlier strategy was a board-approved risk-balanced approach and that hindsight makes the results easier to judge, while stressing that current changes are intended to improve long-term outcomes. Members also asked about the impact of inactive members, the automatic refund proposal for small terminated accounts, and the ongoing Catalyst Capital litigation. MOSERS said the proposed legislation would automatically refund small inactive balances and auto-escalate deferred compensation contributions, and reported that litigation-related attorney fees have been about $20 million so far. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after questions and discussion.

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• And a fellow pastor, Todd, is up in the grey suit, red tie. I appreciate them coming. They are.
• And this is the first time in school history of Red Oak that the Lady Eagles have won a state basketball
• The clerk will read: 'Whereas the Red Oak High School girls' basketball team has demonstrated outstanding
• to the motion of Representative Grego and Senator Hamilton, the Oklahoma legislature extends to the Red

Bills: HB3834, HB3940, HB4346, HB2947, HB3257, HB3264, HB4326, HB4421, HB3944, HB3979, HB4118, SCR22, SB169, HB1047, HB2123, HB2650, HB3260, HB3403, SR41, HB3649, HB3742, HB3831, HB3996, HB4321, HB4339

Keywords: HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs, clinical trials, FDA approval, breakthrough therapy designation, opioid use disorder, substance use disorder, traumatic brain injury, mental health, neurological disorders, drug development, public-private partnership, State Department of Health, intellectual property, revolving fund, research funding, medical licensing

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• He ain't thinking about there's a senator that I said I see a Black guy in a Mustang, that red, and it's
• black guy in a that I said I see a black guy in a Mustang<00:20:11.640> that<00:20:12.080> red
• <00:20:13.680> And Mustang that red and it's hidden.
• And Mustang that red and it's hidden.

Bills: SB293, SB293

Keywords: SB293, Lee County, solid waste, waste collection fees, garbage fees, trash collection, county commission, fee exemption, low-income households, poverty level, federal poverty level, public sanitation, local act, municipal services, waste management, first responder, interference, criminal law, public safety, law enforcement

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• Um, you know, the flag that we love so much, the golden black and gold of the Calvert arms, and the red
• 00:20:41.560> arms, Calvert arms, Calvert arms, and<00:20:43.080> the<00:20:43.520> red
• > white<00:20:44.360> of<00:20:44.480> the<00:20:45.080> Crossland and the red
• and white of the Crossland and the red and white of the Crossland family,<00:20:46.080> the<00

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, March 9, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Maryland Senate opened with an invocation by Reverend Rodney Hudson, who was introduced by the Senator from the 40th District and recognized for his work as a pastor, teacher, and community leader in West Baltimore. The chamber also welcomed several district night visitors, AFSCME members, and a new group of student pages from schools across the state. The Senate then took up a resolution honoring the Maryland Council for Social Studies and its Social Studies and Civics Educator Award recipients, with remarks praising their work in education and a unanimous celebratory vote. The named honorees included educators recognized for elementary and secondary social studies, new teacher of the year, instructional leader of the year, a related organization professional, and civic education educator of the year. The Senate also adopted a resolution recognizing the women of the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion during Women’s History Month. The sponsor highlighted the battalion’s all-Black, overseas World War II service, its work clearing a massive mail backlog for troops, and the racism and sexism the women overcame. The resolution honored the service and legacy of the unit and was approved unanimously. In addition, the Senate passed Senate Bill 56, authorizing external data sharing by the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center for multi-state reporting, and Senate Bill 100, concerning early voting centers and bus stops, both by 44 affirmative votes. Later, a late-filed bill was introduced after suspension of the rules: Senate Bill 1006, the Maryland State Flag Protection Act, a constitutional amendment intended to protect the state flag in the constitution. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. The session concluded with caucus announcements, including a Democratic caucus meeting the next morning, a Republican caucus meeting at 8:30 a.m., and notice of a Jewish Caucus event marking the 200th anniversary of the Jew Bill. The Senate then adjourned until March 10 at 10:00 a.m.

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• And when you are, let's say it involves a license plate, if your license plate is red, it can show up
• So, if your license<00:18:55.440> plate<00:18:55.679> is<00:18:55.840> red,<00:18
• it<00:18:56.400> can<00:18:56.559> show<00:18:56.720> up license plate is red
• , it can show up license plate is red, it can show up into<00:18:57.440> the<00:18:57.679>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met with a quorum and heard several bills. House Bill 282, sponsored by Representative White, was presented as “Troy’s Law” to allow tow trucks to use green lights, including while moving, as a safety measure for operators working roadside. White said the bill was developed after fatal crashes involving tow operators and that the green-light language was a compromise after earlier blue-light proposals drew opposition. Members asked about Kentucky State Police support and whether green lights were used by other groups; White said KSP and the FOP supported the bill and that the military also uses green lights. The committee adopted a committee substitute and then reported HB 282 favorably with the substitute attached. The committee next took up House Bill 648, sponsored by Chairman Blanton, which addresses warranty reimbursement for dealers of heavy trucks. Blanton explained that some manufacturers were refusing to cover warranty work on components made by other manufacturers, leaving dealers to absorb the cost. The bill would require proper reimbursement for parts and specialized equipment used in warranty repairs on big trucks, not regular passenger vehicles. After a motion and second and no questions, HB 648 was reported favorably. Finally, House Bill 519, sponsored by Representative Klein, was heard after the agenda was adjusted to move it to the end. The bill would let applicants for driver’s licenses, permits, or ID cards voluntarily indicate a communication disorder so first responders can better understand and accommodate them during traffic stops or emergencies; it would prohibit fees for adding or removing the notation and take effect July 1, 2027. Members asked about privacy, deletion of records, and whether additional training would be needed. Klein said the notation method was still being worked out with KYTC, no burden of proof would be required, and existing law-enforcement training could likely absorb the change with little added cost. HB 519 was then reported favorably by roll call vote.

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• . >> Cuz it's red again. >> Oh, no. Red isn't recording. >> Yeah, yeah, we're good.
• Because it's red again. Oh, no. Red isn't recording. Yeah, yeah, we're good. >> Avatar.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Around the country, in both red and blue states, we're seeing public service commissions and legislatures
• ... ...both red and blue states, we're seeing public service commissions and legislatures really thoughtfully
• Other states are rolling out the red carpet while we roll out the red tape.

Bills: S0408, S0986, S0678, S0800, S1050, S0484, S1118

Keywords: vaccine advertisement, manufacturer liability, harmful vaccine, healthcare, court action, smoking regulation, public health, vaping, marijuana, public places, Florida Statutes, alcohol distribution, tax deductions, extraordinary losses, warehouse breakage, regulatory compliance, veterinary, prescription, pharmacy, client rights

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries considered several bills and took final action on each. SB 986, by Senator Gruters and presented by Senator Rodriguez, would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and in certain indoor spaces; restaurant and lodging representatives supported adding marijuana and vaping to clean indoor air rules but asked to preserve designated smoking areas on private property, while cannabis advocates warned the bill was overly broad and could affect patients and property rights. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 678, by Senator Mayfield, would restore statutory authority for DBPR to continue allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise tax calculations; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the committee substitute favorably. SB 800, also by Senator Mayfield, increases penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts; after adopting an amendment clarifying eligibility, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 408, by Senator Grall, which would create a Florida cause of action against vaccine manufacturers that advertise in the state, allowing injured individuals to sue in Florida courts. Supporters argued the bill would rebuild public trust and hold manufacturers accountable, while opponents from the Florida Justice Reform Institute, American Tort Reform Association, BIO, the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, and several medical and business groups argued the field is largely preempted by federal law, that existing federal compensation programs already address vaccine injuries, and that the bill raises First Amendment and policy concerns. After debate focused on vaccine injury data, compensation rates, and liability, the committee voted SB 408 favorably. The committee also considered SB 484 and SB 1118, both by Senator Avila, dealing with data centers. SB 484 would preserve local planning authority, bar nondisclosure agreements that prevent disclosure of potential data center development, require the PSC to set large-load tariff requirements so data centers pay their own costs, and limit consumptive use permits for large-scale data centers absent no harm to water resources and compliance with local zoning; supporters emphasized ratepayer protection and economic development, while some witnesses urged flexibility for behind-the-meter projects and confidentiality in negotiations. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1118 would create a time-limited public records exemption for county or municipal information about data center siting and protect proprietary business information; Senator Pizzo raised concerns about how the exemption would affect disclosure of competing projects and local officials’ ability to speak, but the sponsor said he would work on clarifying the language. The committee also passed SB 1050, by Senator Calatayud, which requires veterinarians to provide pet owners with written prescriptions and information about pharmacy choice while preserving veterinary judgment and emergency dispensing authority. The meeting concluded after all bills were reported favorably and members recorded additional votes on prior items.

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• represents the long-distance network, the blue lines represent our state-supported network, and the red
• supported<00:02:08.160> network<00:02:08.560> and<00:02:08.800> the<00:02:08.959> red
• <00:02:09.200> up<00:02:09.360> in<00:02:09.520> the supported network and the red
• up in the supported network and the red up in the northeast<00:02:10.080> is<00:02:10.399>

Keywords: Highways and Transportation - Room 216, January 14, 2026; 10:30 AM, 925, all

Summary: Amtrak officials Todd Stenis and Jeff Mann briefed the committee on Amtrak service in Mississippi, with a focus on the new Mardi Gras state-supported route on the Gulf Coast. They reviewed Amtrak’s national structure, including the distinction between long-distance and state-supported service under PRIIA section 209, and noted that Mississippi is served by the City of New Orleans, the Crescent, and the new Mardi Gras service. They said the Mardi Gras began service on August 18 and operates four trains a day between New Orleans and Mobile with Mississippi stops, supported by Mississippi, Louisiana, and Mobile. The officials reported strong early performance for Mardi Gras, saying ridership had already exceeded 60,000 by the end of December against a 71,000 first-year projection, with about 435 passengers per day and a 64% average load factor. They also cited 86% on-time performance, a 94% customer satisfaction index, and average fares of $27 in coach and $66 in business class. They said the service is benefiting from strong demand, good coordination with host railroads CSX and Norfolk Southern, and planned capital improvements totaling more than $200 million that they said should reduce trip times by 30 to 40 minutes. Committee members responded positively, with Senator Williams praising the train experience and another senator noting personal use of the Mardi Gras service. The presenters invited members to ride the train and described it as a state investment paying off across South Mississippi and the Gulf Coast. After the Amtrak presentation, the committee returned to business and took up one bill, 2019, which would delete the sunset on the provision directing the first $80 million of lottery proceeds to the state highway fund. Senator Blackmon asked for clarification, the chairman confirmed the bill would make the road funding provision permanent, and the committee approved the title and reported the bill out.