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• So MINDOT and, I'll just note, under DPS here it says 168, but DPS has authority in other chapters too
• too like 171 authority in other chapters too like 171 with<00:04:24.960> driver's<00:04:25.360
• And that's about 9 or 10... The leasing sales tax goes to four sources.
• That's split up. 11% of that comes to the HUTDF, and that's about 9 or 10... to knock on my door, give
• Um, and that's about 9 or 10... The HUTDF. Um, and that's about 9 or 10 million a year.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We're challenging it when it comes to Chapter 90, we're ...challenge that status quo.
• We're challenging it when it comes to Chapter 90. We're challenging it when it comes to Chapter 70.
• This is Chapter 90. House No. 5375. This is Chapter 90. The bill has been read a third time.
• Chapter 90 has been engrossed. The Senate will be in a brief recess. It will be in order.
• Things like revisiting our Chapter 70 formula, which is broken.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate met on the FY27 budget and began with several ceremonial introductions and brief amendment withdrawals. Senator Collins withdrew amendments related to restoring DCF social worker funding and educator pay. The chamber then ruled a package of tax-related amendments offered by Senator Tarr out of order on constitutional grounds, finding they would create money-bill provisions that must originate in the House; the Senate upheld that ruling by a vote of 35-4. Senator Tarr later offered amendments on a gas tax suspension and related tax relief themes, but those were not adopted. The Senate considered and rejected several other amendments, including proposals on commemorating Commonwealth history, naming a bridge, repeat offenders, and no-cost calls. One amendment by Senator Fattman to extend domestic violence leave protections to contract employees was adopted unanimously, with 39 votes in favor and none opposed. The chamber also adopted an amendment creating a special commission to study the adequacy, reliability, and distribution of unrestricted general government aid (UGA), after extended debate about inequities in municipal aid and local budget pressures. Members from across the chamber supported the commission, while some emphasized that adequacy of funding, not just redistribution, remains a concern. The Senate then took up Chapter 90, passing the municipal roads and bridges bill to be engrossed. It also adopted a community programming amendment and a Senate Ways and Means amendment, then adopted the Ways and Means budget amendment as amended and ordered the underlying FY27 appropriations bill to a third reading. After lengthy closing remarks from the Ways and Means chair, minority leader, and the Senate President praising the budget process and highlighting investments in local aid, education, public safety, and other priorities, the Senate voted 40-0 to pass the FY27 budget bill to be engrossed. The chamber then adopted an order to reconvene the following Tuesday at 11 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Trooper Kevin Thomas Traynor.

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• It is 9:00 a.m. We're in conference room 3:09.
• Opposition from Society of Human Resources Management, Hawaii chapter.
• , comments from American Hawaii chapter, comments from American Property<00:15:34.320> uh<00:15
• That would be February 19th, 2026, to the 9:30 a.m. hearing that we have posted.
• February 19th, 2026 to the 9:30 a.m. hearing that we have posted.

Bills: SB3082, SB3110, SB3251

Keywords: military families, family leave, qualifying military exigency, Hawaii Revised Statutes, financial support, Hawaii National Guard, civil-military program, education, collective bargaining, exemption, SB3251, Hawaii public safety, ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol, law enforcement hiring, state employment ban, police powers, Department of Law Enforcement, DLNR

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• two-year limitation on the filing of claims, amending Section 30-32-4, NMSA 1978, Bing Laws, 1882, Chapter
• As amended, and Section 37-1-4, NMSA 1978, Bing Laws, 1880, Chapter.
• Your Rules Committee will be meeting tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. in Room 321.

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• And all we're doing with the Senate floor amendment is changing that to Chapter 202A. Mr.
• And all we're doing with the Senate floor amendment is changing that to Chapter 202A. Mr.
• And all we're doing with the Senate floor amendment is changing that to Chapter 202A. Mr.
• The appropriations and revenue committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning.
• President, the Transportation Committee will meet tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m.

Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements

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• But I was more taken aback by what the act had to state, particularly in Section 9.
• Section 9 of the act speaks to the minimum flow to be released from Monponset and Furnace Pond after
• This legislature took up this issue of plant nutrient management back in 2012, amending Chapter 262.
• Passage of the amendment to Chapter 262 was a long and arduous process and was filled with a lot of compromise

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources opened its first hearing with introductory remarks, instructions on three-minute testimony limits, and notice that written testimony would be accepted. The committee then heard testimony on several local bills, beginning with H. 984, which would change water management for Silver Lake, Furnace Pond, Monponset Pond, and the Jones River system. Supporters said the 1964 water arrangement has harmed water levels, water quality, and habitat, and argued the bill would add needed environmental oversight without cutting Brockton off from water. Testimony emphasized impacts on alewife, freshwater mussels, drought conditions, and the need for more balanced management; no vote was taken during the hearing. The committee also heard H. 1069, a proposal to raise the parking surcharge at Douglas State Forest from $1 to $5 to help Douglas cover emergency response costs at the DCR park. Supporters said the town bears the burden for rescues, brush fires, and other incidents and has used the current surcharge for equipment like drones and ATVs. Another bill, H. 994, would let Orleans regulate fertilizer use locally; the town argued that nutrient pollution has worsened water quality in Cape Cod ponds and coastal waters, while opponents from the lawn care and landscape industries said Massachusetts already has a strong statewide nutrient-management system and warned against a patchwork of local rules. The committee also took testimony on H. 1073 concerning wastewater treatment and disposal options at Joint Base Cape Cod for the town of Sandwich. Supporters said the base could help meet Sandwich’s immediate and long-term wastewater needs and that the region has already invested in planning. In addition, Senator Driscoll testified in support of S. 575, to add transparency to the Blue Hills Reservation Trust Fund, and S. 574, to establish memorial markers honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. He also supported related park-naming legislation, including a bill to rename Farragut Park and dedicate athletic fields there. Finally, a marine trades representative supported a bill to expand pleasure boat access to Boston Harbor, arguing that boating supports the local economy and that boaters are strong environmental stewards. The hearing concluded after all registered testimony was heard, with no committee action reported.

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• They're commissioned under Chapter 1701 of the Occupations Code to specifically carry out and administer
• that chapter, 1701.
• On April 9, President Trump issued Executive Order 14207, which calls for the creation of a maritime
• They gotta give you, they can fill out a W-9, but then they have to prove it.
• The committee stands adjourned at 9:55, subject to the call of the chair.

Bills: SB 36, HB 1065, HB2929, HB2956, HB3009, HB3420, HB3626, HB3649, HB4956, HB4993, HB5293, HB5308, HB5528, HCR118, SB36, HB4023

Keywords: transportation, regional authorities, mobility, infrastructure, sales tax, employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense

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• I'm a volunteer with the Hawaii chapter I'm a volunteer with the Hawaii chapter of<00:14:33.440>
• 704, which are in Part 4, pages 9 through 26.
• 704, which are in part four uh chapter 704, which are in part four uh pages<00:55:29.359> 9<00
• pages 9 through 26. pages 9 through 26.
• So, if you could help us chapter 708.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard opening remarks and ground rules from Chair David Tarnas, including a request for two-minute testimony limits, clear speaking, Zoom etiquette, and respectful conduct. The first measure taken up was HB 2062, relating to gun violence prevention, which would appropriate funds for enforcement of gun violence protective orders and for public awareness campaigns. Judiciary submitted written testimony recommending technical changes to clarify that it does not enforce laws and instead should be funded for personnel to process temporary restraining orders and gun violence protective orders; the Department of Law Enforcement supported the bill and said it is well positioned to conduct public education. Support also came from county and advocacy witnesses, including Moms Demand Action, Giffords Gun Owners for Safety, HGEA, and a retired police officer, while opposition testimony argued the measure raises due process and Fifth Amendment concerns and that education, not enforcement, should be the focus. The chair noted 37 testimonies in support, 103 in opposition, and three comments; no vote was taken in the portion provided. Testimony on HB 2062 emphasized both public safety and constitutional concerns. Supporters described the bill as a way to increase awareness of an existing legal tool, prevent suicides and shootings, and help law enforcement and the public understand gun violence protective orders. Opponents, including gun owners and firearms groups, argued that red flag laws can be abused, lack due process, and should not be expanded through state funding. A county neighborhood safety witness suggested an amendment to allow public, private, and nonprofit consultants to assist with training and implementation. Members asked a few questions, but the agencies with written testimony were not present, so the chair referred members to their submissions. The committee then moved to HB 2061, relating to firearms, which appropriates money for the state gun buyback program and requires at least two buyback events in each county. Written support was noted from the Department of Law Enforcement, Hawaii County Council, the County of Kauai Prosecuting Attorney, and the Hawaii State Association of Counties, with the latter emphasizing that buybacks are voluntary prevention tools that can reduce risk before crises escalate. Opposition came from the Mid-Pacific Pistol League, SDM Training Group/Bows and Bullets, and others; one witness argued buybacks are ineffective, costly, and can be vulnerable to misuse or black-market diversion, and suggested a year-round surrender option instead. The committee heard additional support from a retired police officer and from a gun violence survivor with Students Demand Action, but no final action or vote was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• Right, so right now it's 9 members, 7 of which are camp operators, 2 are members of the public, but,
• that are laid out in Chapter 141.
• You, you said that was Chapter 141. Yes, correct. So, so it.
• Would you support requiring any camp operating in Texas to be a Chapter 141 camp?
• The ones we regulated under this chapter, sir, 375 as of July, end of 2024, 374.

Bills: HB 265, HB25

Keywords: youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code

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• this particular case, changing the land use residential density from approximately 2 units per acre to 9
• If you see, we have comprehensive plans and that Chapter 4.73 in the statute, and it contains that the
• Cherry, as you know, I spent 9 years serving in the legislature between both chambers.
• presented—five miles, two and a half miles in each direction—and for safety reasons would require $9
• I was looking at page 9 of the presentation, and it says offset projects have cost of their own assets

Bills: HF4807

Keywords: overweight vehicles, aggregate mining, local ordinance restrictions, legislative audit, transportation, resource inventory

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• Resolution 131 by Representative Loverurn, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Alpha Delta chapter
• of Sigma Pi fraternity at Auburn chapter of Sigma Pi fraternity at Auburn University.
• We'll read the advisory on page 9.
• . with DRS to implement this chapter.
• implement this chapter implement this chapter and<01:20:47.920> um and um and um it<01:20

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• We are empowered with certain powers and authorities through state statute, particularly Chapter 469,
• We are empowered with certain powers and authorities through state statute, particularly Chapter 469,
• So the law that went, Chapter 469, went into effect in 1974.
• Senators, uh, so before us will be signate file 9:15.
• /c> homes portfolio from the section 9 homes portfolio from the section 9 platform<01:08:54.719> to

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention heard presentations focused on public housing and related funding needs, with testimony from Minnesota NAHRO and several local housing authorities. Melissa Taphorn described the role of housing authorities statewide, including public housing, vouchers, CDBG/HOME funds, Bridges, and HEAT, and emphasized that public housing serves over 36,000 low-income Minnesotans, many of whom are seniors, people with disabilities, or children. She said federal operating and capital funds are insufficient, creating deferred maintenance backlogs, and noted that Minnesota’s public housing capital needs over a five-year period were about $500 million, with nearly $200 million unmet. She also discussed federal uncertainty, including a recent HUD funding freeze notice, possible changes to fair housing requirements, RAD repositioning options, and Build America, Buy America costs. Committee members asked about tenant rent calculations and the populations served. Testimony clarified that public housing residents generally pay 30% of monthly income, with utility allowances factored in, and that the average tenant rent in Minnesota is about $399. Members also heard that about 65% of public housing households are seniors or people with disabilities, while about 35% are families. The committee then heard examples of how state POP grants have been used to preserve public housing stock. Kurt Kina of the Red Wing HRA described multiple POP-funded projects that replaced windows, upgraded heating and cooling, and modernized electrical systems in a 100-resident high-rise, saying the work was essential to keep the building viable. Louise Siba of the St. Paul PHA testified that St. Paul’s authority serves nearly 22,000 people through more than 4,200 public housing units and over 5,200 vouchers, with most townhomes and high-rises serving elderly or disabled residents. She said St. Paul PHA has received nearly $16 million in POP funding since 2012, including about $8.5 million last year, and that those funds enabled major life-safety and modernization projects such as the Denan Terrace renovation and boiler, plumbing, and interior upgrades in high-rises. Jill Keers of the Duluth HRA described a broader set of housing programs, including vouchers, rehab loans, emergency repair funds, construction training, and development. She said Duluth HRA is adding 128 housing units between 2023 and 2025, including mixed-income rentals, senior housing, and family townhomes, and stressed that state investment through POP and other programs is necessary to keep housing affordable and safe.

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• Madam Speaker, I yield next chapter. Madam Speaker, I yield back. back. back.
• Sison for his service to our country and wish him well on his next chapter.
• chapter. I yield back. chapter. I yield back.
• And he was also very active in the Fort Worth chapter of Kappa Alphasai.
• Uh Coach chapter of Kappa Alphasai.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Right now, those investigations can be run under chapter 50 15, chapter 245, or chapter 256B, and this
• Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 14 are recodification of the existing statute that is put
• Right now, those investigations can be run under chapter 50 15, chapter 245, or chapter 256B, and this
• <00:16:16.560> 11, Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12,<00:16
• Section 9 contains revalidation language that was current in paragraphs B and C.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It’s related to Chapter 60 municipal veterans assistance funds.
• developing relationships... ...with the Departments of Education and Agriculture, all codified in Chapter
• Navy, and I'm president of the Bay State Council of Chapters for the Military Officers Association of
• I'm a current executive board member of the American Legion Post 9 in Melrose.
• I should tell you that the Guard and Reserve are not the Guard and Reserve that I grew up with. 9/11

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its second public hearing of the 2025–26 session, with opening remarks from Chairs John Velis and Joe McGonagle outlining testimony on 20 House bills and 18 Senate bills. The hearing covered a wide range of veterans issues, including municipal veterans assistance funds, pension equity, expanding the Office of the Veterans Advocate, veterans service officer staffing, disability benefits eligibility, service dogs, POW tax relief, courtesy parking spaces, women veterans and motherhood, and workforce-related licensing and employment measures. Chairs emphasized the hybrid format, three-minute testimony limit, and written testimony process. Several bills drew support focused on expanding services and access. Representative Arena-DeRosa spoke for bills to broaden municipal veterans assistance funds to cover housing and legal expenses and to study enhanced pension equity for veterans, citing burn pit exposure and shorter life expectancy among veterans. Senator Fattman, Representative Peas, and Veterans Advocate Bob Notch supported bills expanding the Office of the Veterans Advocate to include active-duty service members and their families, arguing it would improve transition support, coordination with state agencies, and retention of military talent in Massachusetts. Representative Arriaga backed a bill to incentivize municipalities to provide full-time or regional veterans service officers and another to study the impact of combat on women veterans and motherhood. Representative Moulton/another sponsor also sought to exempt veterans’ disability payments from income calculations for other state benefits, and Representative Hong and Senator Scanlan supported a state service dog program, POW income tax relief, and courtesy retail parking spaces for veterans. Testimony also focused on workforce and claims-assistance issues. The Military Officers Association of America and James Keene urged passage of bills waiving duplicative education requirements so qualified veterans and military medics can become licensed practical nurses, arguing it would help address health care shortages and recognize military training. Brave Veterans Inc. called for a Veterans Research Trust Fund to protect data and program evaluation work during budget cuts. On claims assistance, one witness supported criminal penalties for unaccredited agents who charge veterans for VA claims help, while a private consulting firm opposed the bill, arguing it would restrict lawful speech and veterans’ choice and that existing federal and HERO Act safeguards already address abuses. The VFW strongly opposed paid claims consulting, said its accredited service officers provide free help statewide, and urged more public awareness of existing free services. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• for House committee substitute for Senate substitute for Senate committee substitute for Senate bill 9-
• Chapter 57. Chapter 57.
• Yeah. 57, chapter 57, the whole thing. Chapter 57? The whole thing. Yeah, Mr.
• I think if you look under chapter 576.570, there's some more definitions there.
• Your committee rules administrative is scheduled for a meeting at 9 a.m. tomorrow. We will meet.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Um, HB 4877 makes technical and clarifying changes to chapter 462 of the Insurance code relating to the
• Creates a new subchapter E and Chapter 701 modeled after the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act, allowing
• 521 to Chapter 701 for clarity and consistency.
• The documentation incorrectly listed the day's supply as 9 rather than the correct 90 days.
• One, it came over from the Health and Human Services, uh, uh, Committee in the Senate passed 9-0.

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• With more than 1,100 chapters globally and 18 chapters here in Kentucky, Alpha Kappa Alpha continues
• <01:38:37.440> globally With more than 1,100 chapters globally With more than 1,100 chapters
• President, with that, I move that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m.
• Friday, March 6, 2026. >> The Senate shall stand adjourned until 9:00 a.m.
• the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m. the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened, opened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent members, and approved the journal. The House clerk then announced that the House had passed several bills and requested concurrence. The chamber also received second-reading reports for a number of bills and resolutions, which were referred to the Rules Committee, and committee reports from the Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee and the Judiciary Committee recommending passage of several measures. New resolutions were also introduced, including one honoring Michael Mingi, Amanda Maize, and Senator Maize Bledsoe, and another designating March 31, 2026, as Kentucky Transitional Science Day. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 145, relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The chamber concurred in House Committee Substitute 1 and House Floor Amendment 1, then passed the bill as amended by a roll call vote of 35 yeas and 2 nays. The Senate next considered Senate Bill 59, relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and resources. After adopting Senate Committee Substitute 1, members debated whether the bill’s enforcement provisions were needed to prevent public funds from being used to influence ballot questions; supporters cited prior school-related advocacy, while one opponent raised concerns about possible uneven treatment of schools receiving federal funds. The bill passed 28-9. Finally, the Senate took up Senate Bill 137, relating to a provisional license to practice medicine. Supporters described Kentucky’s physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued the bill would help recruit foreign medical graduates by allowing a path to licensure based on prior residency and work experience. A floor amendment was offered to preserve standards by emphasizing U.S. residency pathways and cautioning against lowering the standard of care, but the amendment was withdrawn after discussion. The bill remained under consideration at the end of the transcript.

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• And then on Wednesday, we'll, as you know, come in that morning at 9:00 and we'll go over to the old
• Chairman, replace line 107 on page four with the following: Article one of chapter 30 of title 36.
• Article one<00:31:26.960> of<00:31:27.279> chapter<00:31:27.760> 30<00:31:28.000
• <00:31:29.679> However, one of chapter 30 of title 36.
• However, one of chapter 30 of title 36.

Bills: HB589, HB591, HB609, HB614, SB57, SB280, SB332, HB589, HB591, HB609, HB614, SB57, SB280, SB332, HB627

Keywords: Jefferson County, building regulations, zoning, public health, building commissioner, permits, construction, land use, county tax, lodging tax, Henry County, transient accommodations, hospitality industry, local act, sheriff, sheriff's office, task force, abandoned property, stolen property, unclaimed property

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• We've got 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10. Ten bills.
• support to follow the child with an authorization agreement for non-parent adult caregivers under Chapter
• And also let me just... to specify, normally, so let's say a Chapter 34 agreement is not in place, they
• But what What this is doing is adding those Chapter 34 agreements, so they would have to show proof that
• In keeping with this principle, Texas Family Code Chapter 153 requires courts to prioritize the best

Bills: SB387, SB1335, HB1671, SB1760, SB1839, SB1923, HB1928, HB4942, HB5628, HB5642, HB1980

Keywords: judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, retroactive child support, parentage, genetic testing, family code, child's conception, incapacitated persons, court proceedings, guardianship fees, estate management, probate