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• I move to send the gubernatorial appointment of Alan Kavanaugh to the Pardons and Parole Commission to
• Kavanaugh to the Pardons and Parole Commission. Any discussion on the motion?
• Next we have Amy Anderson, also to the Pardons and Parole Commission. Is Ms. Anderson remote?
• The system is highly secure.
• So for skills, I have 30 years of security background. I've worked in investigations.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee first considered gubernatorial appointments to the Pardons and Parole Commission. It recommended confirmation of Alan Kavanaugh by voice vote, and later heard testimony from Amy Anderson, a retired Idaho Department of Corrections employee, on her nomination to the same commission; no vote was taken on her appointment during this meeting. The committee then printed RS 33024, a technical fix sponsored by Senator Nichols to clarify that Idaho’s residency restrictions for registered sex offenders also apply near locally approved or zoned daycares that are not state-licensed. It also printed RS 33058, a large probate/guardianship-related rewrite sponsored by Senator Ruchti that reorganizes the code, adds constitutional protections, and streamlines guardianship and conservatorship processes. Senators expressed support for the work on that measure. The committee spent most of the meeting on Senate Bill 1226, sponsored by Senator Wintrow, which would expand DNA collection requirements to include misdemeanor sexual battery and domestic violence, while also reorganizing the DNA database statute and clarifying that the misdemeanor changes are prospective only. Testimony in support came from Idaho State Police forensic director Matthew Gammon, Boise State professor Dr. Lisa Boe Staff, Women’s and Children’s Alliance CEO B. Black, and Representative Hill, who described the bill as a way to improve accountability, solve cold cases, and catch repeat offenders earlier. After questions about retroactivity and existing DNA collection efforts, the committee voted to send SB 1226 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.

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• I move to send the gubernatorial appointment of Alan Kavanaugh to the Pardons and Parole Commission to
• Kavanaugh to the Pardons and Parole Commission. And a second from...
• Kavanaugh to the Pardons and Parole Commission. Any discussion on the motion?
• Next we have Amy Anderson, also to the Pardons and Parole Commission. Is Ms. Anderson remote?
• The system is highly secure.

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• And securing the first state title in in school history.
• They secured their spot by defeating LBJ Austin with a score of 75 to 56 in the semifinals.
• HB 3971 by Pearson relating to renaming the Sunset Advisory Commission. the Department of Government
• The private securities personnel refer the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans
• Refer to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs.

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• and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes, the Clerk
• Speaker, energy security is, simply put, national security.
• SPEAKER, ENERGY SECURITY IS, SIMPLY PUT, NATIONAL SECURITY.
• Here's Social Security and retirement taxes. FICA.
• HERE'S SOCIAL SECURITY AND RETIREMENT TAXES. FICA.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I am used to testifying before our own commission.
• , and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
• So, we work very, very closely with cyber security. security in terms of cyber liability and the cyber
• security aspect of that, what we do not have is we We have authorization to create a cyber security
• attacks, cyber security attacks.

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• All have these self-commissioned officers.
• hold commissions issued by outside agencies.
• All have these self-commissioned officers.
• hold commissions issued by outside agencies.
• Our House security, they do an amazing job.

Summary: The House met with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal by roll call vote, 102-1. Several members then used points of personal privilege and guest introductions to recognize Black History Month, a family member speaking about a long-unsolved murder case that had just led to an arrest, physical therapy advocates, school board members, disability-services advocates, and domestic violence and literacy groups. The chamber then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2097 and 1905, a bill to expand an elementary agriculture education pilot program statewide beginning in the 2027-28 school year for districts that choose to participate. Supporters said it would help children learn where food comes from, connect to FFA, 4-H, literacy, math, and career awareness, and address declining interest in agriculture. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was perfected and printed. The House also considered House Bill 2167, which would authorize the Attorney General’s office to commission certain investigators and, through amendments, also addressed House and Senate security officers and some other law-enforcement personnel. Debate centered on whether the bill improperly broadened arrest powers, whether the House security provisions were necessary or constitutional, and whether the amendments were germane; one amendment to the amendment failed 62-68-1, while another amendment passed 61-43. The bill was then perfected and printed as amended. Finally, the House took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2747 and 2047, described as a clean-slate/automatic expungement measure with a reduced fiscal note. An amendment was adopted to ensure expungements are shared with consumer reporting agencies, and members discussed the bill’s second-chance benefits and a provision changing Missouri’s death-penalty sentencing process so a judge would not impose death after a hung jury, leaving life or life without parole as the options. The committee substitute was adopted and perfected and printed as amended. The House then made announcements about upcoming agriculture and Black History events and recessed until 2 p.m.

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• of the Legislative Audit Commission.
• First of all, the Legislative Audit Commission doesn't think it's appropriate.
• The Legislative Audit Commission doesn't think it's appropriate.
• and a wonderful commission—three in the House, three in the Senate, both parties.
• and a wonderful commission—three in the House, three in the Senate, both parties.

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• Homeland Security Investigations, HSI Homeland Security Investigations, HSI officials,<04:13:09.199><
• Energy security is national security. The Biden administration's RMPA undermines both.
• ><c> security.
• </c> Energy security is national security. Energy security is national security.
• These projects are essential to American energy security. They are essential to Alaska's security.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, and Domestic Security has now come to order.
• worthwhile and noteworthy things that the commission has been given the charge to do.
• So the people that make up this commission are experts in their field.
• The commission itself is primarily responsible for the commission grant, but it also keeps an eye on
• So in the last couple of years, this commission is not a commission that just sits and has meetings;

Summary: The Senate Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, and Domestic Security met for its first meeting of the 2025-26 session and heard presentations from Major General John Haas, Adjutant General of Florida, and Tim McGregor, executive director of the Florida Defense Support Commission. General Haas reviewed the Florida National Guard’s missions, statewide footprint, domestic disaster response, and federal deployments, emphasizing the Guard’s role in hurricanes, border-related support, and other state operations. He also discussed recruiting and retention, noting that recruiting remains strong but retention is challenged by the Guard’s high operational tempo, and he outlined efforts to expand force structure, improve facilities, and modernize units, including Camp Blanding upgrades, new armories, additional infantry, engineer, military police, and aviation assets, and the Air National Guard’s F-35 conversion. Members asked questions about recruiting methods, typical brigade size, and how many personnel would be needed to reduce the average duty burden back toward the statutory 39 days. Haas explained that Florida’s large population helps recruiting, especially through community and school outreach, but that the state’s frequent domestic missions make the current 12,000-member force too small for its workload. He said the Guard’s high tempo is the main reason members leave for the reserves and argued that more force structure is needed to reduce strain. Committee members also discussed prior efforts to influence National Guard stationing decisions based on population shifts and domestic mission demands. McGregor then described the Florida Defense Support Commission’s work to protect military installations, prevent encroachment, support workforce and economic development, and improve the military-friendly environment for service members and families. He highlighted the commission’s grant programs, the military benefits guide, and a spouse license reciprocity matrix, as well as site visits to installations and defense-related facilities across the state. Members asked about Lockheed Martin’s innovation and simulation work in Orlando and discussed the value of military spouse reciprocity compacts. No bills were heard, and the committee adjourned after the presentations and discussion.

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• </c> that they don't have a social security that they don't have a social security number<00:19:21.440
• So that's why, um, if you look the the um the commission commission commission private work um support
• I'm sorry, we will require the Social Security number if the person has a Social Security number, but
• if</c> require the social security number if require the social security number if the<00:47:36.720><

Bills: HB1849, HB2000, HB1753, HB1511, HB276, HB1513, HB2188, HB1876

Keywords: licensing, professional license, individual taxpayer identification number, immigration, state residency, right to repair, wheelchairs, consumer protection, repair providers, device documentation, HB1753, Hawaii Social Media Data Deletion Act, social media, account deletion, data deletion, privacy, consumer privacy, personal information, sensitive personal information, data retention

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 10, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills. HB 1849 relating to licensing drew comments from DCCA’s Professional and Vocational Licensing Division and the Hawaii Real Estate Commission, both of which stood on written testimony. The Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights testified in strong support, emphasizing that some immigrants, including DACA recipients, are already contributing in Hawaii and that the state should help create pathways for them to remain and advance professionally. No vote or final action was taken on HB 1849 during the portion shown. The committee then heard HB 2000, the wheelchair right-to-repair bill. Encart opposed the measure, arguing that repair delays are largely driven by insurance prior authorization and that wheelchair repairs involve FDA-regulated medical devices where improper repairs could create health risks. Peter Fritz testified in support, saying the bill was modeled on similar laws in other states and that he had personal experience through his sister’s use of a wheelchair. Members questioned whether repairs done outside insurer networks might not be reimbursed, and Fritz said that was a concern but that the need for timely repair outweighed it. The committee also discussed HB 1753 on social media, where DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill but suggested an amendment to the definition of personal information. On HB 1511 relating to consumer protection, DCCA’s Insurance Division supported the bill, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association offered comments seeking to preserve legitimate manufacturer and dealer communications about vehicles, warranties, recalls, and related services. The committee also took up HB 276 HD1 and HB 1513 on condominiums. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission offered comments on HB 276 HD1. For HB 1513, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority supported the bill, but DCCA’s Insurance Division opposed it, warning that diverting HHRF funds could weaken reinsurance arrangements and raise premiums for consumers who rely on the fund. Members questioned whether the proposed condo loan program would need HHRF money and whether the amounts in the bill were necessary, and the division said it opposed using HHRF for that purpose. The committee also heard HB 2188 on housing, where OCP supported the measure and the Hawaii Association of Realtors raised concerns about conflicts with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the use of tenant screening reports, noting that a working group is already addressing landlord-tenant issues. Members asked OCP to research how other states handle similar laws and whether additional language is needed to avoid federal conflict. Finally, on HB 1876 relating to mental health, the Department of Health’s Adult Mental Health Division supported the bill but said it remains opposed to harmful, non-evidence-based treatment modalities; Pride at Work Hawaii also testified in strong support. No final votes or committee decisions were reported in the excerpt.

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• We do their network security.
• very lengthy commission.
• Commission.
• I'm with the Ethics Commission. With me today... Commission.
• Restrictive Housing Oversight Commission or the Justice Involved Women Commission.

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• the blessings of purposes to securing the blessings of liberty<00:24:15.120><c> to</c><00:24:15.440>
• </c><01:04:37.280><c> the</c> one of its purposes to be securing the one of its purposes to be securing
• <02:58:11.920><c> maintenance</c><02:58:12.640><c> orientation</c> security maintenance orientation security
• Of the mayor or the chair of the county commission of the public entity, as appropriate.
• </c> subject to any agreement with security subject to any agreement with security holders.<04:23:51.760

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Summary: The meeting included a Senate recognition ceremony honoring the Winona High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 5A state championship. A resolution was read commending the team for its 101-40 victory over Silicag, noting the team’s record-setting performance, Brendan Davis’s MVP honor, the contributions of other players, and Coach Cedric Lane’s leadership. Senators and the lieutenant governor praised the players’ sportsmanship, the school community, and the team’s historic season, and copies of the resolution were presented to the team, coaches, and administrators. Several guests and school representatives also spoke briefly, including the coach and principal, who thanked the Senate and noted the team’s success and the principal’s retirement after 35 years. After the recognition, the Senate returned to session and adopted the Committee on Rules report setting the special order calendar. The calendar included Senate Bill 99 on the Ten Commandments, Senate Bill 298 on Class 3 municipalities, House Bill 381 on camp safety, Senate Bill 370 on tax increment districts, Senate Bill 363 on the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, House Bill 466 on firefighters, House Bill 95 on elections, House Bill 259 on stablecoin, and Senate Bill 342 on education. The chamber then took up SB 99, sponsored by Senators Kelly and Sessions. Senator Kelly described the bill as requiring local school boards to display the Ten Commandments, together with founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Alabama Constitution preamble, in certain history classrooms and common areas for grades five through 12, using donated displays and funds when available. He said the bill was intended as a historical and educational measure, not religious instruction, and emphasized the inclusion of a disclaimer stating Alabama is not establishing a religion. After extended debate and a petition to close debate from the Rules Committee, the Senate voted on the bill by long roll and passed SB 99, with the recorded vote announced as 30 yeas and 4 nays.

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• The Defense Support Commission funding, to unpack this, I see the chair of the Defense Support Commission
• The Defense Support Commission funding to unpack this, I see the chair of the Defense Support Commission
• But again, an incredible job that the Defense Board Commission has done with that.
• You think about border security and a whole host of other missions.
• You think about border security and a whole host of other missions.

Summary: The committee met to hear the Governor’s proposed budget for the Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development silo and to consider one bill. The Governor’s Office outlined a $117.4 billion state budget, including $18.3 billion for the TED area, with major allocations for the Department of Transportation, Commerce, Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, State, Military Affairs, Emergency Management, and the Florida State Guard. Agency heads then presented their priorities, including housing and disaster recovery funds at Commerce; pay, vehicles, aviation, and data systems at Highway Safety; facility modernization, recruitment, retention, and maintenance at Military Affairs; election audit, conservation lab, and historic preservation funding at State; transportation, aviation, seaport, and safety investments at DOT; and emergency response, flood mitigation, grant systems, and alerting at Emergency Management. Members asked questions about Visit Florida’s private match, FHP’s role in immigration enforcement and body cameras, National Guard deployment tempo and staffing, State Guard staffing and facilities, arts grant rules, rail funding, and the number of detainees at the Everglades detention site. Several notable positions were expressed during questioning. Visit Florida said it met and exceeded its private match requirement and described the match as important to ensuring value from public dollars. The Highway Patrol said its aviation assets have been used more heavily in immigration enforcement and that in-vehicle camera systems were a higher priority than body cameras at present. The National Guard and State Guard both emphasized heavy operational demands, readiness needs, and the importance of additional funding for facilities, personnel, and equipment. The Department of State said its audit funding would help counties move to automated post-election audits and that its arts grant rule changes were intended to create more consistent scoring rather than reduce access. The committee then took up CS/SB 48 on accessory dwelling units. The bill requires local governments to allow property owners to voluntarily create ADUs, preserves homestead treatment for the primary residence portion, limits parking restrictions, and extends density bonus incentives to housing for military families receiving basic housing allowance. An amendment was adopted removing reusable tenant screening reports and clarifying that compliant ADUs are allowed by right without a separate hearing or permit. Testimony from the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association supported the bill, especially the long-term rental requirement, as a tool to help workforce housing. The committee reported the bill favorably by a roll call vote, and then adjourned.

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• improve</c> commission.
• The commission can improve commission.
• Chair, commission members.
• </c> Commission on Pensions and Retirement. Commission on Pensions and Retirement.
• </c> employer employee and social security. employer employee and social security.

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• Challenges in border security, water crisis, affordability crisis, cybersecurity, some oil and gas concerns
• After securing a wild card berth, the Rangers went on to perform flawlessly in the postseason, especially
• from the commission, including the, uh, executive director Scott Ehlers.
• Refer to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs, HB 2607 by Wharton,
• Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs, HB 2657 by Hopper Ridling to the

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• Review Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2027.
• REVIEW COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2027.
• 2001, 22 U.S.C. 7002, as amended, I'm pleased to appoint the individual to the China Economic and Security
• amended, I'm pleased to appoint the following individual to the United States China Economic and Security
• Review Commission, Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> would then have that security would then have that security requirement.<00:18:15.280><c> Correct
• /c> Electronic Recording Commission uh Electronic Recording Commission uh require<00:45:44.640><c> chancer
• Memorial Stadium Commission Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission board<00:46:04.720><c> was</c><00:46
• Uh, the commission on road protection allows boards and supervisors to create a road protection commission
• 00:48:00.160><c> um</c><00:48:00.400><c> allows</c> commission on road protection um allows commission

Keywords: Government Structure - Room 409, 12 January, 2026; 2:00 P.M., 925, all

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• HB 2751 by Goodwin relating to the recusal of a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas in certain
• Please refer to the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs, HB 2753, by
• Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs. HB 2770 by Schatzlein.
• AB 2908 by 7 is related to an attendance of receipt of security deposit refund for the control.
• AB 2923 by Tepper relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of the Texas.

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• That reality places sustained pressure on courthouse security.
• Under Idaho's longstanding state-county partnership, responsibility for courthouse security rests with
• Helping people to resolve their disputes, ensuring access to court, and maintaining a safe and secure
• The gubernatorial appointment of Estella Zamora to the Idaho Human Rights Commission will be referred
• The gubernatorial appointment of Estella Zamora to the Idaho Human Rights Commission will be referred

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• </c><00:15:57.680><c> division</c> New Hampshire Liquor Commission division New Hampshire Liquor Commission
• </c><00:32:05.200><c> is</c> happened and the Liquor Commission is happened and the Liquor Commission
• This legislation, as you can see, is just to establish a commission to look at the Liquor Commission
• </c> does come from The Liquor Commission does come from The Liquor Commission fund<03:23:32.600><c>
• </c> commissions do you have two commissions commissions do you have two commissions you<03:26:57.720

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Summary: The committee opened with House Bill 242, a liquor bill concerning brew pub licenses. Testimony from the New Hampshire Beer Distributors Association, the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association, and the Liquor Commission explained that the bill is intended to correct a clerical error from the prior session and restore the agreed-upon language. The bill would allow a brew pub, within the existing 2,500-barrel limit, to self-distribute its own product to one authorized on- or off-premise license; otherwise it must use wholesale distribution. Witnesses said the measure is a narrow fix specific to brew pubs and does not affect other manufacturing licenses. No opposition was raised during the hearing, and the chair closed the hearing after no committee questions remained. The committee then heard House Bill 81, which would allow patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into restaurant restrooms. The sponsor argued the current prohibition is outdated and can create safety risks by forcing people to set drinks down, citing concerns about drink tampering and a personal story about a friend who was drugged and assaulted after leaving a drink unattended. Committee members and the sponsor discussed whether the bill would increase liability for restaurants, how enforcement would work, and whether the current law is aimed at preventing underage handoffs or drink spiking. The sponsor said the bill would be permissive for establishments, not mandatory, and that liability would still depend on overservice and Liquor Commission investigations. The New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association testified in opposition, saying the bill could raise liability and create concerns about underage consumption in bathrooms. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting the bill would move on to further committee/subcommittee consideration.