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• question on that is how will that determine where that's going to be going, both in rural and on our Native
• For, let's see, $5 million was requested for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
• Initiatives to improve outcomes for Native American students in alternative, innovative school staffing
• both the executive recommendation and The LFC recommendation included funding to support the unit value
• the State Support Reserve Fund, which the department has access to specifically to support the unit value

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• of alol Iowa grew Cooper a proud native of alol Iowa grew up<00:10:39.519> um<00:10:40.480>
• I hope everyone sees the value in helping those around them and continues to pursue kindness. Mr.
• It is my mission to ensure that every single person in my district feels seen, heard, and valued.
• Patrick, a West Virginia native, West Point graduate, and World War I veteran.
• interest prior to 2016 both the value interest prior to 2016 both the value and<04:21:02.279>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Choctaw Academy was unique in that it was on the request of the Native chiefs.
• the first formally trained Native the first formally trained Native American<01:42:30.920> physician
• One<01:42:48.480> of<01:42:48.600> the<01:42:48.720> 600<01:42:49.440> Native
• <01:43:14.360> Native<01:43:14.880> artifacts<01:43:15.520> in<01:43:15.640>
• the<01:43:15.720> state Native Native artifacts in the state Native Native artifacts in the

Keywords: 958, all

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• e e e Welcome, everyone, to the House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard several transportation and public safety measures on March 28, 2025. SB 1195 would prohibit parking within certain distances of crosswalks and intersections, direct parking fine revenue to the Safe Routes to School special fund, and remove the need for signs or curb markings in some cases. The Department of Transportation, Department of Health, and Ulupono Initiative supported the bill, emphasizing improved visibility, pedestrian safety, and funding for school-route improvements; written testimony included both support and one opposition. No vote was taken during the hearing segment provided. The committee also heard SB 1102 on the aircraft rescue firefighting unit chief, which would set term-based appointment provisions for the airport division’s fire chief. DOT supported the measure, saying it would give the director flexibility to select leadership and adapt to changing needs, while a member asked about current removal procedures for underperforming employees. The bill was presented as a management and leadership measure, with no action taken in the excerpt. SB 1216, addressing noisy mufflers and safety inspection requirements, drew DOT support in principle but concern that existing rules already cover inspection standards and that enforcement after inspection remains difficult; DOT also described a planned noise-detection camera pilot on Oʻahu. Testimony included support from neighborhood and advocacy groups and opposition from three individuals. For SB 30, which would require helmets for moped riders under 21, DOT and HPD supported the bill, citing crash data and injury prevention; testimony was evenly split overall, with six in support and six in opposition. SB 344 would require helmets for skateboard users under 18; DOT supported it, and a DOT witness explained current helmet rules for other devices such as e-bikes, scooters, and motorcycles. SB 1095, increasing decal size limits for special number plates, drew DOT concerns that larger decals could interfere with plate readability and automated enforcement. SB 1522 would make proof of filing required vehicle-transfer notice forms a complete defense to actions arising from the vehicle’s later use or abandonment; the Judiciary said it had no position on the bill’s merits but objected to language requiring new court forms and raised access and legal-advice concerns, while Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services supported the measure. The committee then heard SB 597, extending the deadline for the Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office to issue written review decisions. The Attorney General and DOT supported the extension, citing limited toxicology capacity and shipping delays for testing, and several law enforcement and public health entities also supported it. In contrast, the ADLRO hearing officer testified with serious concerns about due process, warning that eliminating or delaying the review process could create constitutional problems, disproportionately burden people without attorneys, and jeopardize thousands of cases. Finally, SB 1285 proposed a tiered revocation system for DUI arrests; ADLRO strongly opposed it on due process grounds, while DOT supported it as a safety measure and the Hawaii Public Health Institute commented that evidence is lacking for standalone mandatory revocation and suggested stronger impaired-driving standards instead. The committee had not yet taken final action in the portion provided.

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• Okay, seeing none, we have written testimony in support from the Hawaiian Insurers Council, and that's

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• those who were appointed because of their Native heritage.
• those who were appointed because of their Native heritage.
• But if we don't see otherwise, I'd be apt to look to end it next year if we don't see progress. native
• Heritage um to me that brings a native Heritage um to me that brings a pretty<00:20:35.559> troubling
• <00:24:31.440> American conflict within the Native American conflict within the Native American

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1/CAC 1, which concerned gubernatorial succession and incapacity. Members supporting an ITL motion said the bill was not workable as written and that New Hampshire already has a constitutional structure that has functioned for more than 200 years. Others noted the state’s two-year gubernatorial term and said the existing protections were sufficient. The committee voted 16-0 to inexpedient to legislate, and the item was placed on consent. The committee then considered House Bill 96, the energy code bill. Supporters argued that updating the code would reduce long-term energy costs, improve climate resilience, help the construction industry, and keep New Hampshire eligible for federal funding. Opponents of ITL said the bill was premature because the 2024 energy code was already under review, housing costs were a major concern, and the testimony on costs was conflicting and not well supported. The committee voted 12-4 for ITL, and a minority report was requested. House Bill 161, dealing with the Native American Affairs Commission, was also sent to ITL by a 16-0 vote and placed on consent. Members cited serious concerns about vacancies, expired terms, missing annual reports, and whether the commission was functioning effectively. Several members said the committee lacked the expertise to resolve the underlying cultural and intergovernmental disputes and that the issues were beyond the committee’s scope. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 428 and adopted Amendment 0328 by a 16-0 vote. The amendment would preserve municipalities’ ability to make administrative building-code amendments, such as permit, inspection, occupancy, and fee procedures, while still barring local governments from setting higher construction standards than the state code. Testimony emphasized that the amendment was meant to clean up and consolidate related language and make the bill administratively workable. After the amendment passed, members discussed the bill in amended form, with supporters and opponents focusing on housing costs, local control, flood protection, and the risk of inconsistent local codes.

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• <01:13:18.880> and and continue to provide value and and continue to provide value and enhancements
• services that respect cultural values services that respect cultural values and<01:36:43.920>
• I think in Ramsey County, I count this as a success because we've been valuing this work, but it shows
• reminiscent of the mpa and it values reminiscent of the mpa and it values that<02:12:59.679>
• Something that we value, and with the current funding, we find it very helpful, and there's going to

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He is a native of Jackson, Louisiana.
• Louisiana Department of Health to review the community water system accountability and grade point values
• Louisiana Department of Health to review the community water system accountability and grade point values

Bills: SCR12, HB221, HB509, HCR58, HB75, HB1222, SB121, SB312, SB348, SB485, SCR9, SCR58, SB65, SB215, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR54, HCR79, HCR87, HCR94, HCR104, HCR32, HB944, HB17, HB41, HB73, HB223, HB244, HB410, HB750, HB759, HB906, HB966, HB1006, HB1009, HB1086, HB1107, HB1112, HB1215, HB1242, SB208, SB217, SB283, SB387, SB389, SB401, SB408, SB469, HB74, HB119, HB368, HB414, HB552, HB732, HB776, HB848, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1236, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB149, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB382, SB441, SB449, HB134, HB210, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB784, HB1117

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, Mississippi River bridge, Trump Expressway, transportation, federal funding, Louisiana highways, injection wells, public hearing, geologic sequestration, environmental impact, public comment, Ascension Parish, state capitol, economic development, community partnership, celebration day

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received a prayer and pledge, adopted the journal, and heard messages from the House reporting final passage of several Senate bills and concurrence in SCR 86 and 87. The chamber also observed personal privileges honoring the lives of Edith K. Kirkpatrick and Susan Ann Traylor Bidick, with family members present and a moment of silence held for Bidick. The House later refused concurrence on Senate amendments to HB 42 and HB 159. The Senate then took up a series of resolutions, most of which were adopted without objection. These included studies on energy infrastructure and modernization (SR 174, amended to add an alternative energy industry representative and a consumer advocate), breast pump Medicaid reimbursement (SR 175), digital student IDs (SR 176), lethality assessment protocols in domestic violence cases (SR 177), problem gambling prevention (SR 178), community water system grading (SR 179), condolences for Sharon Courtney (SR 180), and expansion of the Louisiana Tumor Registry (SR 181). The chamber also adopted SCR 85 honoring the Sam Houston High School Broncos baseball team after a recorded vote of 36 yeas and 8 nays. On bills returned from the House, HB 1222 on grocery initiative grants failed on final passage by a vote of 18 yeas and 19 nays. SB 312 had House amendments rejected, SB 348 and SB 485 had House amendments concurred in, and SB 121 on congressional redistricting was the subject of extensive debate over racial gerrymandering, district configuration, and expected litigation before the Senate concurred in the House amendments by 28 yeas and 10 nays. The Senate also concurred in several House concurrent resolutions, including studies or reports on flooded corn and migratory waterfowl, deer hunting with dogs in Kisatchie National Forest, support for a Senator Kennedy letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service, boating safety reporting, and subsurface data review. Finally, HB 944 creating a Women’s Health Consortium within the Department of Health was amended to address funding concerns and convert it into a more task-force-like structure, then passed 37-0 with nine coauthors. The Senate then recessed until 1:30 p.m. to continue work, including conference committee reports.

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• Speaker, and today I rise as chair of the California Native American Legislative Caucus to express my
• Businesses were shuttered, property was sold at a fraction of its value or simply lost, neighbors disappeared
• For Democrats especially, Bob Foster modeled how to lead with strong values while also understanding

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and pledge that reflected on Japanese American incarceration during World War II and recent storm-related losses in California. The chamber then handled routine procedural matters, guest introductions, and several consent and file items before moving to floor debate on a series of resolutions and budget measures. The main policy item was HR 82, declaring February 19, 2026, a day of remembrance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans. Members from both parties and several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing the injustice of Executive Order 9066, the importance of remembering civil liberties failures, and the need to guard against similar abuses today. The resolution drew some criticism of its rhetoric toward federal law enforcement, but after debate the Assembly added 72 coauthors and adopted HR 82 by voice vote. The chamber also adopted ACR 128, a resolution recognizing solidarity with Ukraine, and later passed ACA 7, a constitutional amendment related to government preferences, after a partisan debate over whether it would restore or prohibit discrimination. The Assembly also took up two budget-related concurrence items. AB 107, described as technical and conforming changes to the 2025 Budget Act and adjustments related to Proposition 4 projects, passed concurrence 59-3 and was sent immediately to the Governor. AB 117 authorized the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to borrow up to $590 million from already awarded transit capital funds to support operating costs for BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain; supporters called it a bridge loan to stabilize transit, while opponents called it a bailout lacking accountability. The measure passed concurrence 52-16 and was also transmitted to the Governor. The session ended with adjournments in memory of former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, with members praising his leadership in city government, energy policy, and clean energy development. The Speaker then announced the bill introduction deadline and the next floor session date before adjourning the Assembly until Monday, February 23, 2026.

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• Also provided a process by which a CCN holder can receive compensation for, for lost value.
• 50-year DFC, the district representatives in the joint planning process must identify interim DFC values
• Texas leads the nation in loss of native habitat, agriculture, and open space lands to development.

Bills: HB 937, HB 2078, HB 2080, HB 3322, HB 3350, HB 4212, HB 4630, HB 4896, HB 4951, HB 5348, HB 5675, SB 565, SB 971, SB 1662, SB 2124

Keywords: special districts, notice requirements, Water Code, government transparency, public meetings, meeting notice, transparency, public engagement, notice, elections, groundwater management, water conservation, joint planning, environmental impact, desired future conditions, groundwater, conservation district, environmental quality, regulatory review, water utility

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• It also provides a process by which a CCN holder can receive compensation for lost value.
• 50-year DFC, the district representatives in the joint planning process must identify interim DFC values
• Texas leads the nation in the loss of native habitat, agriculture, and open space. ...land to development

Bills: HB937, HB2078, HB2080, HB3322, HB3350, HB4212, HB4630, HB4896, HB4951, HB5348, HB5675, SB565, SB971, SB1662, SB2124

Keywords: special districts, notice requirements, Water Code, government transparency, public meetings, meeting notice, transparency, public engagement, notice, elections, groundwater management, water conservation, joint planning, environmental impact, desired future conditions, groundwater, conservation district, environmental quality, regulatory review, water utility

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• collect 1,000 samples to submit so that we could establish the baseline of the genetics across the native
• The native herd is 80% S alleles.' The reality is, members, they did not do that.
• That genetic testing of the native population requires money to fund.
• That genetic testing of the native population requires money to fund.
• I do still want the native herd genetic makeup. I do think it is extremely important.

Bills: HB4338, HB3977, HB2100, HB2975, HB3056, HB3406, HB3720, HB4316, HB3405, HB1907, HB3142, HB3173, HB3270, HB3728, HB2440, HB2596, HB3466, HB3469, HB4338, HB3977, HB2100, HB2975, HB3056, HB3406, HB3720, HB4316, HB3405, HB1907, HB3142, HB3173, HB3270, HB3728, HB2440, HB2596, HB3466, HB3469

Keywords: HB4338, Oklahoma Brine Development Act, brine unitization, produced water, produced water unit, oil and gas wastewater, produced water recycling, reclaimed water, constituent elements, brine rights, solution gas, Corporation Commission, unitization, royalty interests, surface owner, oil and gas produced water, recycling and reuse, wastewater disposal, mineral extraction, lithium extraction

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• Finally, and most important, William is not only the son of a proud Pittsburgh native, his incredible
• I believe our approach to trade must be pragmatic, rooted in American values. and guided by a strategic
• Kimmett, you talked about needing to be rooted in American values.
• Specifically it says that quote a tariff or duty is a tax levied by governments on the value including
• . value.

Keywords: Commerce, International Trade, Tax Policy, Nominees, Inflation, Middle-class, Trade Practices, Economic Concerns

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and nominees, including the critical nominations of William Kimmett for Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Ken Keyes for Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Discussions highlighted the nominees' roles in managing critical trade and tax policies amidst rising economic concerns, particularly focusing on inflation and its impact on American families. Members expressed both support and skepticism, emphasizing the significance of fostering fair trade practices and ensuring tax policies that benefit the middle-class amidst claims of an agenda favoring affluent individuals and corporations.

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• Trying to limit the value of the stored property, whatever they put in the contract, is unreasonable,
• delinquent on their rent because, at the end of the day, they don't have, 99% of the time, enough value
• Dollars and ignore the real value of whatever is in there.
• Value of what's stored in there, you can put a cap on that to prevent people from storing collectible
• So, to me, just in my opinion, not being a lawyer, the value doesn't really matter.

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• and also to use on real property values.
• And on these contracts, like you're paying to value vehicles, how much is that contract?
• And on these contracts, like you're paying to value vehicles, and how much is that contract?
• Okay, so your parcels would be of higher value if it were developed?
• The current value of those funds would have to be returned.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• they do the plan of care in the hospital is if there's reason to believe that that child may be of Native
• One is that the Native American population is exempt from the work requirement.
• It's really for folks who let us know that they're Native, because we don't know automatically, so it's
• But for folks who have reported to us that they're Native American and had that verified, then...
• And of course, there are people in other rural parts of the state that are not Native who are doing the

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• So, we have the New Mexico Premium Assistance, the Native American Premium Assistance, which is limited
• to our Native American residents, and the Medicaid Transition Premium Relief, which covers the first
• Yes, because we also have the Native American Premium Assistance and the Medicaid Transition Premium
• But along with that $41 for the New Mexico Premium Assistance, we have an average of... $22 for the Native
• We... spend a lot of time in particular reaching out to our native communities just because they tend

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• Um, I can talk about the value loss that we provided to, to LBB for this. Um, we estimated a value.
• If a property owner that had value above that decided that the value is actually below that.
• of what the value is.
• The values go down, which this, this bill by creating an exemption would, would take value off the roll
• , would take the BPP value off the roll.

Bills: HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB 22

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• Greg is a lifelong Southside native, having grown up on a dry-fork tobacco farm.
• He is a native of Lunenburg County.
• And so what I'll say is I always look at where can I be a value added.
• I can be a value added.
• I like to do a lot, but I like to add value.

Keywords: House Committee Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• Judiciary Committee, and always as a cherished friend, a trusted adviser, and an active constituent, a native
• force for good on the Hill, who has always worked to bring our government closer to the needs and the values
• <07:10:40.400> We the value of giving back. We the value of giving back.
• Also there was the Surgeon General, another very proud native of Alabama.
• another very proud native of Alabama. another very proud native of Alabama.

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