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• Thank you, and I yield back. as a descendant of a long line of Dairy as a descendant of a long line of
• Senior Citizens, Inc. offers a comprehensive range of programs including in-home care, Meals on Wheels
• Senior Citizens, Inc. offers a comprehensive range of programs including in-home care, Meals on Wheels
• There's a balance in nature of that, and so we started with the Smokey the Bear program, put out all
• Up until the first few decades of the Smokey the Bear and putting out the fires program, we were still

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

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• But interestingly, when we talk about the weaponization of ESA, a just released study revealed that the
• But interestingly, when we talk about the weaponization of ESA, a just released study revealed that the
• But interestingly, when we talk about the weaponization of ESA, a just released study revealed that the
• But interestingly, when we talk about the weaponization of ESA, a just released study revealed that the
• Do you believe that the insatiable appetite of your members of Congress to spend money on programs will

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• the House of Representatives, pursuant to the order of the House of January 3, 2025.
• You can tax people out of this. This is part of their goal, of course.
• my<00:32:23.760> district the end of October much of my district the end of October much of
• as of last month of mind colleagues that as of last month of the<02:22:35.120> approximately<
• <02:27:45.520> nation's corruption of the minds of our nation's corruption of the minds of

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• H.R. 152 is a bill to amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining
• H.R. 152 is a bill to amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining
• H.R. 152 is a bill to amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining
• H.R. 152, a bill to amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining
• recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop<07:02:00.200> a<07:02:00.360> study<07:02:00.718

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• president of the United States of president of the United States of America<00:11:35.240> Jimmy
• clause 2(h) of rule II of the Rules of the House of Representatives, I have the honor to transmit a
• :43.840> States<05:19:44.160> of of the United States of of the United States of America
• He's built a strong educational foundation, earning his Bachelor of Applied Science degree studying Public
• Indeed, when you look at all of the emissions that are saved by every single emissions reduction program

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:16:56.279> toxic program supporting the cleanup of toxic program supporting the cleanup
• Nicholls designed a strong advising program and was a chair of the mathematics and science division at
• and was a chair strong advising program and was a chair of<00:22:51.840> the<00:22:51.960>
• Laken's murderer was released through the Biden administration's weaponization of the parole program.
• Laken's murderer was released through the Biden administration's weaponization of the parole program

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• clause 2 of rule II of the Rules of the U.S.
• /c><01:15:03.159> of president and JD Vance of the state of president and JD Vance of the state
• of the state of president and Tim Walls of the state of Minnesota<01:18:39.440> receive<01:18
• 01:24:56.239> of president and JD Vance of the state of president and JD Vance of the state of
• 01:33:21.280> of president and JD Vance of the state of president and JD Vance of the state of

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

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

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• More of. More of. More of Utah. Utah. Utah. Johnson. More of. Wisconsin. Jeff. Moore of West.
• /c><02:20:33.960> of serve this body with all of you of serve this body with all of you of course
• us it said right here in the many of us it said right here in the program<02:34:26.640> it<02
• living and one of the most cost-effective programs in government ever, instead of the Republican majority's
• <05:40:01.760> of in the order of the House of today of in the order of the House of today

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

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• Signed, Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
• Receive, O Lord, the work of our hands and grant us the reward of Your blessing on the legacy of this
• OF YOUR BLESSING ON THE LEG -- REWARD OF YOUR BLESSING ON THE LEGACY OF THIS 118TH CONGRESS.
• 5-d of Rule 20, the Chair announces to the House that in light of the resignation of the gentleman from
• UNDER CLAUSE 5-D OF RULE 20, THE CHAIR ANNOUNCES TO THE HOUSE THAT IN LIGHT OF THE RESIGNATION OF THE

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

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• HB 464 by Gonzalez of El Paso, relating to the establishment of a grant program to support the elimination
• HB 2560 by Schaffner will... leading to the creation of the Adopt-A-County Road Program. Ms.
• I'm not aware of any program or medical school that is all Anglo males.
• The impact to the unfunded liability to the TRS program will be with the passage of this.
• access to out-of-school programs across the state.

Bills: HJR144, HJR218, HB40, HB 101, HB 112, HB146, HB168, HB214, HB413, HB1523, HB493, HB521, HB594, HB557, HB305, HB549, HB854, HB 1057, HB 1052, HB842, HB3174, HB3311, HB2486, HB3196, HB824, HB 1039, HB2529, HB2713, HB4936, HB4995, HB4830, HB4864, HB5219, HB5263, HB5154, HB2674, HB5525, HB5623, HB2545, HB2587, HB2625, HB5520, HB5436, HB4926, HB1573, HB5165, HB4811, HB5081, HB4755, HB3179, HB4310, HB4611, HB2159, HB4626, HB3637, HB3153, HB3066, HB2786, HB2966, HB638, HB640, HB876, HB497, HB5539, HB4809, HB5308, HB4687, HB4070, HB4421, HB4412, HB3284, HB3369, HB3420, HB3449, HB4098, HB4281, HB4120, HB4504, HB4370, HB 1106, HB2370, HB2404, HB3863, HB2407, HB2253, HB2273, HB2040, HB1586, HB3788, HB3993, HB4690, HB4309, HB4696, HB2308, HB 1142, HB1533, HB1621, HB2242, HB2012, HB2193, HB2442, HB2464, HB2348, HB2313, HB2289, HB1942, HB2011, HB1629, HB2993, HB3592, HB3824, HB4076, HB4535, HB4623, HB4773, HB 1091, HB5115, HB5515, HB3372, HB5659, HCR118, HB 1233, HB2239, HB2379, HB2863, HB3368, HB3787, HB3815, HB3898, HB4023, HB4285, HB4329, HB4331, HB4429, HB4646, HB4904, HB5200, HB5320, HB5651, HB5662, HB5668, HB5670, HB5672, HB5674, HB5676, HB5679, HB5688, HCR108

Keywords: regional mobility, transportation authority, local law, constitutional amendment, public projects, Texas energy fund, energy efficiency, retail electric customers, electric generating facilities, business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, Texas State Guard, task force, professionalization, state missions, critical infrastructure, science park district

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• As many of you recall, the prospect of not... In strong support of SB 1452.
• Just kind of...
• of sessions.
• For Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings.
• Of those, we issued decisions in 1,606. Yes, 94% of those were in favor of the agency. 1,606.

Bills: SB1285, SB1289, SB1326, SB1328, SB1329, SB1330, SB1392, SB1402, SB1425, SCR1013, SCR1014

Keywords: sentencing, correctional facilities, multiple sentences, death penalty, aggravating circumstances, juvenile offenses, class 2 felony, foreign donations, election administration, certification, Arizona Revised Statutes, transparency, public disclosure, victims' rights, attorney fees, government accountability, right to counsel, legal representation, parents' rights, family law

Summary: The committee approved the minutes and then took up several election, family court, and criminal justice bills. SB 1425, the “big bill,” would move Arizona’s 2026 primary election date earlier and adjust related election administration timelines; the chair’s amendment moved the primary to July 21 and removed the shortened curing/ID deadlines. County officials testified in support, explaining the timing changes and the need to align dates, and the committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a do-pass recommendation. SB 1289, dealing with certifications for entities providing money or resources for election administration and foreign funding disclosures, also received a do-pass recommendation after testimony from supporters arguing it would block foreign influence in election administration and ballot issue spending. The committee later heard SCR 1013, a related resolution that would more directly prohibit foreign-source money for election administration and ballot measures; the sponsor and supporters said it was similar to SB 1289 but broader, and testimony focused on foreign money flowing through nonprofit networks. The committee then considered SB 1326, which would allow courts to award attorney fees and costs to victims when a party violates or worsens a victim’s rights. A victim’s attorney testified that the bill would provide needed accountability and guidance, while opponents argued the term “exacerbates” was vague and that existing remedies already exist. The committee approved SB 1326 on a 4-3 vote. SB 1402, requiring courts to impose a fee on certain probationers to cover electronic monitoring costs, drew support from the sponsor and advocates who said offenders should pay for monitoring, and opposition from defense attorneys who warned it could burden indigent probationers and divert money from treatment; it also received a 4-3 do-pass recommendation. The most extensive debate was on SB 1330, which would allow a parent in certain custody cases to request a jury trial on parenting time or legal decision-making. Supporters, including several parents, described costly and traumatic family court experiences and argued a jury would provide a neutral check on judges and court-appointed professionals. County and court representatives opposed the bill, saying family cases require specialized judicial expertise, jury trials would delay urgent matters, increase costs, and risk confidentiality. Despite those concerns, the committee adopted the bill on a 4-3 vote. The committee also approved SB 1328, which declares state policy favoring parental rights and a child’s equal access to both co-parents, after adopting an amendment adding legislative intent language. Finally, SB 1329, which would let parents sue court-appointed professionals who deviate from professional ethics or standards in custody matters, passed 4-3 after testimony from parents and advocates who said court appointees lack accountability, while opponents said existing malpractice and licensing remedies already address misconduct.

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• Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA programs. That is the bill. Are there any questions on the bill?
• It's not part of the maintenance program, which is what we're talking about here. ...funding, which is
• It's not part of the maintenance program, which is what we're talking about here.
• The fact of the matter is, quite frankly, this— The fact of the matter is, quite frankly, this program
• So getting this over to FDACS, we may bring in a lot more of the BMP program.

Bills: S0544, S0636, S0848, S0546

Keywords: golf courses, best management practices, fertilizer regulation, Department of Agriculture, environmental protection, certification, beach management, beach erosion, beach nourishment, coastal resilience, shoreline protection, critical erosion, critically eroded beach, Florida DEP, Department of Environmental Protection, coastal flooding, compound flooding, storm surge, inlet management, coastal engineering

Summary: The Environment and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 636 on beach management, by Senator Leek, would create additional pathways for counties and municipalities to obtain critically eroded beach or area of critical state concern designations, shifting the process toward a more proactive approach. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell raised concerns about local capacity and funding, and the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association said the bill was an alternative pathway but emphasized the need for more recurring funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 544, which transfers the Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification Program from DEP to FDACS and establishes certification and training standards there. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell asked about environmental oversight, taxation, and whether the change would affect state park restrictions; the sponsor said it would not change tax treatment or park rules and that DEP would still handle enforcement if BMPs are not followed. The Florida Springs Council opposed the bill, arguing golf courses are not agriculture and warning of weaker protections for springs, while the Florida Golf Course Superintendent's Association supported the move as a continuity and participation measure. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Smith voting no. SB 848 on stormwater treatment, also by Senator Trunow, was amended to clarify the role of water quality enhancement areas while stormwater rules are still being finalized and to make public-land project review forward-looking. Resource Environmental Solutions supported the amendment and bill as providing a clearer market for water quality credits, and the Florida Home Builders Association supported the measure. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 546 by Vice Chair Mayfield would require 30-day public notice before meetings reviewing the sale or exchange of state conservation lands, including at water management districts; after a technical amendment, it received support from conservation groups and was reported favorably. The committee also received a DEP presentation on the State Park Amenities Report, which said Florida’s 175 state parks drew over 28 million visitors and generated a $3.6 billion economic impact. DEP identified nearly $759 million in needed repairs and upgrades over 10 years and $1.39 billion in contemplated new construction and development in unit management plans. No votes were taken on the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• The ghosts of the committee members are the spirits of the committee members.
• Both all of us, go ahead.
• Months and years of wages are kind of buried.
• in support of the bill.
• I would even be in favor of considering some kind of criminal sanctions.

Bills: HB1193, HB2495, HB2733, HB3104, HB3395, HB4325, SB3009

Keywords: HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative, Texas marriage law, child enrollment, parent rights, managing conservator, education

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• The bill authorizes the Office of Court Administration to conduct a study about digital reporting and
• to require the Office of Court Administration (OCA) to submit a report of findings to the Governor and
• Office of Court Administration? Oh, Office of Court Administration. Okay.
• by Senator Johnson, about the confidentiality of information in a declaration of informal marriage.
• by Senator Parker, about the prosecution of barratry and solicitation of professional employment.

Bills: HB1193, HB2495, HB2733, HB3104, HB3395, HB4325, SB3009

Keywords: HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative, Texas marriage law, child enrollment, parent rights, managing conservator, education

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• a study about digital reporting and to require the Office of OCA to submit a report of findings to the
• Office of Court Administration. Oh, Office of Court Administration. OK.
• by Senator Johnson about the confidentiality of information and a declaration of informal marriage.
• It's about the rights of the sole managing conservator of a child relation to the enrollment in school
• of professional employment. 2733.

Bills: HB 1193, HB 2495, HB 2733, HB 3104, HB 3395, HB 4325, SB 3009

Keywords: HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative, Texas marriage law, child enrollment, parent rights, managing conservator, education

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• Senate Bill 3044 by Blanco relating to the composition of the board of directors and the powers of the
• Senate Bill 3045 by Hagen relating to the creation of the Hills of Walnut Creek Municipal Utility District
• of Parker County to local government.
• Impartiality of the judiciary encourages judges to maintain high standards of conduct.
• Of course. Thank you, Mr. President.

Bills: SJR27, SJR39, SB22, SB33, SB34, SB37, SB209, SB310, SB326, SB505, SB605, SB618, SB732, SB762, SB769, SB783, SB819, SB825, SB870, SB964, SB1030, SB1080, SB1085, SB1099, SB1124, SB1208, SB1233, SB1314, SB1320, SB1333, SB1398, SB1405, SB1541, SB1567, SB1596, SB1598, SB1625, SB1646, SB1662, SB1750, SB1758, SB1791, SB1804, SB1810, SB1818, SB1838, SB1855, SB1869, SB1951, SB2024, SB2077, SB2078, SB2252, SB2253, SB2368, SB2411, SB2420, SB2425, SB2569

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, veto override, legislature power, governor, Texas Constitution, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department

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• of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, Lauren A.
• , event program. that you would expect for school, recognition of their mascot. would be accepted.
• Kind of immediate medical outcomes of a short range shot from one of these guns?
• details here the the sort of the spread of the projectile those kind of things.
• the student of the code of conduct of a public schools or public institution of higher education student

Bills: SJR27, SJR39, SB22, SB33, SB34, SB37, SB209, SB310, SB326, SB505, SB605, SB618, SB732, SB762, SB769, SB783, SB819, SB825, SB870, SB964, SB1030, SB1080, SB1085, SB1099, SB1124, SB1208, SB1233, SB1314, SB1320, SB1333, SB1398, SB1405, SB1541, SB1567, SB1596, SB1598, SB1625, SB1646, SB1662, SB1750, SB1758, SB1791, SB1804, SB1810, SB1818, SB1838, SB1855, SB1869, SB1951, SB2024, SB2077, SB2078, SB2252, SB2253, SB2368, SB2411, SB2420, SB2425, SB2569

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, veto override, legislature power, governor, Texas Constitution, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department

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• It's a combination of the elimination of the STAR test and the Texas A through F accountability system
• The beginning of the year, middle of the year, and end of the year testing also strengthens the Texas
• Charter, the originator of the Charter Amendment in Dallas.
• And it passed out of the Senate unanimously.
• So we will stand in recess, subject to the call of the chair.

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB34, SB18, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• Because many of those diseases harbor and fester inside of someone over a period of time.
• After looking back at the average payouts of these line of duty Average payouts of these line of duty
• our local officials is to get serious about the idea of instilling wellness programs within our agencies
• Many of the benefits that are available to them in the wellness programs are already found in their benefits
• Those are all hallmarks of a good wellness program.

Bills: HB227, HB255, HB465, HB472, HB482, HB483, HB526, HB529, HB484

Keywords: firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness