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• Paul that is co-hosted by our delegation with our city of St.
• <00:13:39.160> Paul<00:13:39.440> delegation the chair of our St.
• Paul delegation the chair of our St.
• <00:13:49.120> Paul<00:13:49.560> and delegation with our city of St.
• Paul and delegation with our city of St.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It depends on if it's a class of work that DHERD handles or whether it's delegated to the department.
• For example, Department of Labor has a number of of classes of work that they're delegated to handle,
• It depends on if it's a class of work that DHERD handles or whether it's delegated to the department.
• For example, Department of Labor has a number of of classes of work that they're delegated to handle,
• <00:26:18.240> to<00:26:18.360> the whether it's delegated to the whether it's delegated

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. HB 2271 HD2, making emergency appropriations for public employment cost items, drew support from state agencies and other entities, including HPHA, the University of Hawaiʻi, DLNR, OYS, DAGS, DOH, DOA/Biosecurity, and the Behavioral Health Administration; no opposition was noted. HB 2324 HD2, relating to the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Law, was supported by DLIR, which said the bill removes a duplicative Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board requirement and aligns whistleblower investigation timelines with federal standards. HB 2387 HD1, relating to workers’ compensation medical benefits, also received support from DLIR and the State Fire Council, with the chair noting 40 supporters and no opposition or comments. HB 2116 HD2, relating to grants, was presented as a response to federal SNAP-related eligibility changes. Supporters included the Office of Community Services, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Catholic Charities Hawaii, and several other organizations. Testimony said the bill would help nonprofits provide volunteer opportunities that could count toward an 80-hour monthly work requirement and help vulnerable residents avoid losing benefits; witnesses cited potential impacts on older adults and households with dependent children. HB 1682 HD1, relating to the disclosure of intimate images, drew strong support from advocates, the Uniform Law Commission, the Commission to Promote Uniform Laws, the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, and others. Testifiers emphasized the harms of non-consensual image sharing, the need for civil remedies, confidentiality protections, and the bill’s alignment with a uniform act already enacted in other states. HB 2468 HD1, relating to internship programs, received support from the University of Hawaiʻi, DLIR, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and others. Testimony focused on the Hālau Mua internship program, workforce development, and the need to clarify sponsor contracts, background checks, and onboarding; committee members asked about a former intern now working in an 89-day hire position and how to streamline hiring into civil service roles. HB 2091 HD2, relating to petitions to restrain and enjoin harassment of DOE employees, was supported by DOE, the Attorney General’s office, UPW, and others; the AG’s office requested a data-driven appropriation amount, and members discussed a $300,000 figure for the full two-year pilot. The chair also asked for confirmation of prior cost figures for HB 2116 before moving toward decision-making.

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• If anybody remember our delegation, it it was it it was the delegation, it it was it it was the delegation
• I'm talking about our delegation. So if that's going to be the delegation.
• That's my dog part of the delegation. That's my dog part of the delegation.
• That was a person in my delegation that ain't did deal to delegation that ain't did deal to delegation
• So you our delegation has been set back 20 our delegation has been set back 20 our delegation has been

Keywords: 920, all

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• proud to represent Texas's 7th congressional district in Houston and to chair the Texas Democratic delegation
• at the state Capitol, uh, with so many distinguished, uh, leaders, members of the congressional delegation
• We'll now hear from members of our congressional delegation, starting with the dean of our delegation
• In their percentage hold on congressional delegations, how is this different than what's going on in
• The Texas congressional delegation that it's not simply the case that help is on the way, help is here

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• Ultimately responsible for what he delegated to the CRNA.
• The delegation... 90% of nurse practitioners are employed.
• They don't pay a dime for delegation fees.
• They demanded to immediately see my delegating physician.
• It turns out my delegating physician was also delegating to several other NPs, seeing patients in his

Bills: HB46, HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794

Keywords: local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits

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• First of all, DHRD currently has three different forms of delegation available to departments if they
• <00:03:21.000> available different forms of Delegation available different forms of Delegation
• The Holo delegation, actually, I think you heard him mention Holo delegation, that one is they do the
• The Holo delegation, actually, I think you heard him mention Holo delegation, that one is they do the
• The Holo delegation, actually, I think you heard him mention Holo delegation, that one is they do the

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Health, Human Services, and Labor and Technology committee heard testimony on SB 447, a Department of Health pilot program related to recruitment, and SB 1043, a tax measure. On SB 447, the Department of Health said the pilot had streamlined hiring by delaying minimum-qualification review until later in the process, while the Department of Human Resources Development objected that parts of the bill could conflict with civil service rules, due process rights, and equal pay requirements. Several labor and employee groups testified, with some supporting the pilot as a way to address vacancies and others warning about merit-system concerns. The committee later voted to pass SB 447 as is. On SB 1043, testimony was mixed but largely focused on the bill’s tax changes, especially the proposed increase to the general excise tax and exemptions or credits for lower-income households. Supporters, including labor groups and housing/worker advocates, argued the bill would reduce burdens on working families, help with food insecurity, and keep residents in Hawaiʻi. Opponents, including the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi and some community witnesses, said the general excise tax is regressive and would raise costs across the state. The committee voted to advance SB 1043 with substantial amendments, deleting most of the bill except section two and setting a far-future effective date, while noting the fiscal impact had not been provided. The committee also deferred SB 633 and later deferred SB 1633 for further decision-making, scheduling continued consideration for February 12, 2025, in Room 225. The hearing included standard instructions on one-minute testimony, written testimony, and Zoom procedures, and the committee adjourned after taking the above actions.

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• delegating physician for chart review and monthly visits.
• The restrictiveness and the cost to her delegated physician led to their decision.
• Once they released those delegated authorities, they had a lot of people going in.
• That happened in the state of Arizona once they released those delegated authorities.
• The reality is, there's no formal delegation or paperwork needed for this collaboration.

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• This is an issue that I'm hoping that I'm asking for unanimous support from the Mobile delegation on.
• This is an issue that I'm hoping that I'm asking for unanimous support from the Mobile delegation on.
• the City of Mobile has been helping some, and I just wanted to see if we can come together as a delegation
• support from um the Mobile delegation support from um the Mobile delegation on.<00:10:11.279>
• and put in together and as a delegation and put in a<00:10:46.720> request.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The delegate limitation act, 2017, 187.
• <00:15:45.519> they if they have a handful of delegates they if they have a handful of delegates
• Verifiable truth demonstrates the states control their delegates.
• Verifiable truth demonstrates the states control their delegates.
• We know none of those things about delegates to a constitutional convention.

Bills: HB0108, HB0039, HB0091, HB0070

Keywords: audit, transparency, government reporting, accountability, public access, firearm rights, restoration of rights, criminal justice, felony convictions, Wyoming law, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws

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• Thank you, Delegate Hornby. Are there any questions for Delegate Hornby?
• Thank you, Delegate Hornby. Are there any questions for Delegate Hornby?
• Thank you for being here, by the way, Delegate Hornby.
• Chairman, Delegate... Good afternoon, Senator.
• Are there further questions for Delegate Funkhouser?

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• And so I think almost everybody in the state delegation, you can see it's This is.
• I want to thank our congressional delegation, who have at all the funding we need as soon as possible
• I want to thank our congressional delegation who have been diligent in fighting for this issue.
• And I think you see here with our state delegation that we're fighting for the issue.
• , talk about the congressional delegation securing almost $600 million.

Summary: The joint Senate and Assembly Environmental Quality/Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials informational hearing focused on the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis, with members from both parties emphasizing that the problem is long-running, cross-border, and severe enough to require federal, state, local, and binational action. Opening remarks described the crisis as an environmental and public health emergency affecting beaches, air and water quality, marine life, tourism, and residents’ quality of life in South Bay communities. Assembly Member Boerner and Senator Jones both stressed the need for continued funding and cooperation, while Senator Padilla said the issue is underappreciated because of where it occurs but has major public health, economic, and educational consequences. Congressman Mike Levin’s office reported more than $650 million in federal funding secured for infrastructure and cleanup, along with federal legislation and requests for CDC and EPA involvement. Supervisor Paloma Aguirre gave a detailed overview of county efforts and the scope of the crisis, citing decades of sewage flows from Tijuana, nearly four years of beach closures, and the county’s expanded water-quality monitoring. She said the county is pursuing warning signs, an air purifier distribution program, an epidemiological study, soil testing, an economic impact study, and a feasibility analysis to remove the “hot spot” near Saturn Boulevard, which she described as a key local source of airborne pollution. She also pointed to binational funding for treatment plant upgrades and said the county is seeking state support, including from Proposition 4 cross-border river funds, to expand relief and mitigation efforts. Scripps researchers Dr. Sarah Giddings and Dr. Kimberly Prather presented scientific findings on water and air transport. Giddings described a high-resolution forecast model that predicts wastewater movement and beach closure risk up to five days ahead, using real-time observations and showing about 72% accuracy against county measurements. Prather said the main exposure route is through air, not just water, and reported that turbulence at the river hot spot aerosolizes pollutants, with hydrogen sulfide and other gases spiking at night and dropping when river flow is diverted. She said the team has identified thousands of gases and linked measurements closely to odor complaints, while also noting that air purifiers can reduce indoor exposure but are not a permanent solution. Dr. Paula Stigler Granados added that community health surveys and CDC assessments show widespread symptoms, sleep disruption, anxiety, and daily life impacts, especially during nighttime odor events. She said her team has found more than 900 contaminants in river water and 106 chemicals uniquely associated with the Saturn Boulevard hot spot, with passive air sampling showing similar chemical fingerprints in nearby homes. The panel discussion ended with questions about standards and accountability, and witnesses and legislators agreed that the crisis requires updated air-quality standards, more health research, and continued coordination to reduce exposure and address the source of pollution.

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• The way the system worked, each candidate was awarded a delegate in my district for every 25 votes.
• You got 25 votes, you got one delegate. 32 votes, you got one delegate. 50 votes, two delegates. 63 votes
• , still two delegates, and so on.
• Where candidates couldn't get an extra delegate, you could get an extra delegate, making the case for
• went to surplus voters where candidates couldn't get an extra candidate, you could get an extra delegate

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on ranked choice voting, focusing primarily on Boston’s home rule petition (H. 4262) and Bedford’s petition (H. 4916). Committee chairs Dan Hunt and Senator Keenan opened the hearing, explained the three-minute testimony limit, and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. The hearing featured testimony from a wide range of supporters, including advocacy organizations, community leaders, Boston City Council members, and Bedford residents. Witnesses generally argued that ranked choice voting would produce majority-supported winners, reduce vote-splitting and negative campaigning, encourage coalition-building, and give voters more freedom to rank candidates without fear of wasting their vote. Several speakers emphasized local control and said Boston and Bedford should be allowed to decide for themselves whether to adopt the system. Others highlighted potential benefits for women, historically marginalized communities, and voter participation more broadly. Boston councilors and supporters also described the city’s local approval process and said the proposal would still require voter ratification if enacted by the legislature. No opposition testimony was presented in the excerpt. The committee took no substantive vote on the bills during the hearing; after testimony concluded, the chairs thanked participants and the committee adjourned.

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• You also hear us talk about our delegated licensing system.
• We have our directly licensed and our delegated licensing.
• You also hear us talk about our delegated licensing system.
• We have our directly licensed and our delegated licensing.
• So I mentioned a little bit that our family child care programs are delegated to the county.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Delegations? Uh yes. Uh Chair of the Baltimore County Delegation. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Uh Chair of the Delegations? Uh yes.
• <01:08:59.120> will Baltimore County Senate Delegation will Baltimore County Senate Delegation
• Baltimore City Delegation. Baltimore City Delegation.
• Any further delegations or All right. Any further delegations or caucuses? caucuses? caucuses?

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 6, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Jermaine Turner, followed by welcoming remarks for visiting students and a quorum call confirming the chamber was in session. The body then moved through introductions and began considering bills and messages, including a supplemental budget message from the Governor that was journalized and referred to Budget and Taxation for incorporation into the FY27 budget. The chamber also handled several committee reports and amendments, with multiple measures ordered printed for third reading after no objections. Among the notable committee actions, the Senate adopted amendments and advanced Senate Bill 538 on Baltimore City raffles for organizations affiliated with professional baseball and football teams, Senate Bill 108 on water resources and wetlands enforcement, Senate Bill 328 on property tax credits for disabled or fallen public safety and judicial officers, Senate Bill 587 funding the Maryland Patient Safety Center Fund, Senate Bill 765 on property tax sales heir protection and tax credits, and Senate Bill 767 on property tax credits for commercial buildings rented to small businesses. The chamber also adopted favorable reports for Senate Bill 503 on the Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Program and Senate Bill 519 on delaying and studying the Earned Income Tax Credit Assistance Program. The Senate then took up third-reading votes on a series of bills, passing measures including Senate Bills 540, 544, 578, 581, 634, 638, 852, 897, 69, 177, 241, 323, 776, and 439. The final bill, Senate Bill 439 on employment discrimination related to fire and rescue public safety employees’ use of medical cannabis, prompted extended discussion about off-duty cannabis use, impairment, and the difference between prescribed opioids and medical cannabis recommendations. The bill sponsor and other senators debated whether cannabis can be prescribed, the role of physicians, and the lack of a measurable standard for impairment, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill is shown.

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• As Lubbock Day at the State Capitol extends the members of the visiting delegation and all their fellow
• President and members, I am honored to welcome a special delegation today from the real. gunny valley
• President and members, first I thank Hossa for taking the lead on behalf of our Valley delegation in
• the Senate welcoming our delegation from the Valley.
• Delegation to the Texas Senate.

Bills: SJR1, SB9, SB40, SJR36, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40, SJR1, SB9, SB40, SR62, SR92, SR95, SR108, SR110, SR111, SR113, SR114, SR117, SR120, SB314, SB314

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform, El Paso, economic development

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• As Lubbock Day at the State Capitol extends the members of the visiting delegation and all their fellow
• President and members, I am honored to welcome a special delegation today from the Rio Grande.
• President and members, first I thank Hossa for taking the lead on behalf of our valley delegation in
• the Senate welcoming our delegation from the Valley.
• Delegation to the Texas Senate.

Bills: SJR 1, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 36, SJR 1, SJR 5, SB 9, SB 40

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform

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• HB 1493 is a local bill which was filed and approved unanimously by our delegation.
• Or do they submit it to each member of the delegation for... for mean that they are no longer in the
• , or even the chairs of the different delegations, the municipalities in their respective delegations
• Or would it be the chairs of the delegation?
• At the same time, it looks different across all delegations.

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• Paul state house delegation.
• Paul delegation, with Representative Samakab Hussein as well as member of our St.
• Paul delegation, our chair of veterans committee, Representative J.
• , within the Ramsey County uh, delegation, within the Ramsey County uh, delegation, Representative
• Paul delegation as Representative of St.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: State Rep. Samakab Hussein and other Minnesota lawmakers held a press event focused on allegations of ICE misconduct in St. Paul and surrounding communities, using the case of Nasra Ahmed, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen, as the central example. Hussein and others said Ahmed was detained for two days, denied clear explanation and legal representation, and suffered trauma and injuries; Ahmed described being taken from a predominantly Somali neighborhood, called a racial slur, and physically restrained, while her father said the experience was unacceptable for any citizen or resident. Several lawmakers, including Reps. María Isa Pérez-Vega, Mahmud Nur, Dave Pinto, and St. Paul City Council Member Anika Buouie, said they were drafting or supporting legislation and local responses to provide behavioral health, mental health, and emergency assistance for affected families and businesses. They also said they were hearing from teachers, faith leaders, and community members about fear, disrupted work and school attendance, and broader economic harm, and that St. Paul’s city council would pursue a letter to Gov. Walz seeking an eviction moratorium. The speakers alleged that ICE actions were unlawful, racially targeted, and in some cases in violation of a recent federal court order limiting certain tactics. They urged people to document incidents, call 911, and use an attorney general portal to report constitutional-rights violations so data could be collected. No formal vote was taken at the event, but the lawmakers said they were working with county and state officials and referenced ongoing lawsuits and possible future court orders.

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• There's, you know, that subdivision 13 is basically the delegate recall if one of our delegates got off
• than any of the other delegates there. than any of the other delegates there.
• There's, you know, that subdivision 13 is basically the delegate recall if one of our delegates got off
• There's, you know, that delegate.
• between the members of the delegation between the members of the delegation uh<03:10:17.400>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have a message to the Senate from the House of Delegates.
• We've appointed on the part of the House of Delegates, Delegates Moon and Buckel, by order Sylvia Seager
• The clerk will the House of Delegates.
• has organized by the election Delegates has organized by the election of<00:49:43.920> the<00
• buckle of delegates, delegates moon and buckle of delegates, delegates moon and buckle by<00:

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Maryland Senate convened for the opening day of the 449th legislative session, with an invocation delivered by Reverend Amen Flowers and the prayer journalized without objection. The clerk then called the roll, establishing a quorum with 46 senators present and the Senate ready to conduct business. The first order of business was the election of a temporary presiding officer, followed by the election of the permanent presiding officer. Senator Ben Brooks nominated Senator Malcolm Augustine to serve as President Pro Tem, and Senator Karen Lewis Young seconded the nomination, both praising his policy knowledge, collaborative style, and ability to work across differences. The Senate then voted and elected Augustine as President Pro Tem, after which he was escorted to the rostrum and sworn in. Augustine thanked colleagues, his family, and the chamber, and said he looked forward to working through a challenging session together on behalf of Marylanders. The Senate next nominated and elected Senator William C. Ferguson IV as President of the Senate. Senator Charles Sydnor nominated him, and Senator Cory McCray seconded, describing Ferguson as an honest broker, steady leader, and compassionate presiding officer. Ferguson was elected with 46 affirmative votes, took the oath of office, and delivered extended remarks about the importance of federalism, the role of states in filling gaps left by the federal government, and the need for Maryland to lead through state-level action during a difficult political climate. He also thanked colleagues, staff, and his family, and emphasized that the session would require collaboration and focus on Marylanders' needs.