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• So the last time... that you could apply for this program was December 31st of '22. Okay.
• So they send out the invoices, collect the payments, and apply the payments to the loan.
• The Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department's Energy Conservation Management Division applied
• Here’s a list for venture private equity funds that apply to the program.
• The Science Authority mentioned yesterday is that our bioscience, our quantum, our students that are

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• I'm not here to explain the science, because I don't understand all of it, but you will hear today...
• I'm not here to explain the science, because I don't understand all of it, but you'll hear today that
• , sustainable, and science-based solutions to advance nutrition and health.
• from the faculty at the New England College of Optometry or Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• Sequist his permission for a rapid research autopsy because he wanted to help the science help others

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health heard testimony on a wide range of bills focused on children’s health, tobacco control, newborn screening, pediatric cancer, palliative care, and professional licensure. Early testimony highlighted Senate bills to expand newborn screening for pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency, lysosomal storage disorders, and congenital CMV, with families and clinicians describing severe diagnostic delays, missed treatment windows, and the benefits of early detection. Speakers also supported a bill to improve pediatric cancer research through a dedicated trust fund, and a bill to extend pediatric palliative care services to age 22, with parents and providers emphasizing continuity of care for seriously ill young people. Several witnesses gave personal accounts in support of the newborn screening measures. Families described children who endured years of misdiagnosis before receiving diagnoses such as Gaucher disease, Fabry disease, Pompe disease, Niemann-Pick disease, and CMV, often after irreversible damage had already occurred. Medical and advocacy witnesses said Massachusetts already collects some of the relevant screening data and argued that results should be reported to families, while others urged the committee to add conditions to the state panel because effective treatments already exist. The committee also heard support for a bill to establish a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder program and training for providers. On tobacco and youth health, testimony supported bills to ban internet tobacco sales, strengthen youth protections, and reduce lung cancer deaths through point-of-sale information and quit-line access. A student testified about easily purchasing flavored nicotine products online without meaningful age verification, and public health advocates backed measures to keep tobacco out of children’s environments. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to ensure parents have access to their children’s medical records through age 16, with exceptions for sensitive services already protected by law. The committee additionally took testimony on an optometry licensure bill, where ophthalmologists opposed language they said could broaden scope of practice and allow optometrists to use the title “optometric physician,” while optometry educators and students supported the bill as a modernization measure with no scope expansion. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair repeatedly reminded speakers of time limits and noted that written testimony could be submitted for additional comments.

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• I can get into the science of that if you have questions about it.
• our New Mexico Care Program, and that is available now in all counties, all 33 counties, and they apply
• Is it old science that we are starting to find some studies that hearing loss is linked to dementia and
• There's one portal, one sort of place where people apply. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Now, the good thing is that when you make policies that apply to a reasonable chunk of the market, like

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• They're paying $400 to apply for a unit that they might not even get, and they don't even know if that
• And so we're trying to regulate some of that just to decrease some of the barriers upfront to applying
• But we did want to create some sort of basic consumer protections for folks if they are applying for
• post all of the costs associated with your lease so that it's clear to the tenant as they're... applying
• Senator, so as long as I clearly state this is what it's going to cost you to apply for... this.

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• This is the same Donald Trump administration that rejects science.
• This is the same Donald Trump administration that rejects science.
• So why should that apply to elections?
• <00:26:49.600> You why should that apply to elections?
• You why should that apply to elections?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Speaker, would apply. And, Mr. Speaker, the Governmental Conduct Act would still continue to apply.
• Speaker and gentlemen, I think that Gift Act would still apply. Thank you, Mr.
• Madam Speaker, gentlemen, have you ever applied for a job?
• Madam Speaker, gentlemen, yes, I have applied for a job.
• Speaker, gentlemen, also, the science continues to be developing.

Bills: HB145, HB164, HJR6, HR1, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB166, HB295, HB306, SB29, SB37, HB99, HB206, HB213, HB270, HJR5, SB104, SB193, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation

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• So what in the code of conduct do you want to apply to the parents?
• Conduct do you want to apply to the parents?
• And I just um how it applies today.
• that we as an organization put science that we as an organization put forward.<01:55:47.599> Um
• Um, but it can change with science.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• 2 experience pathway or education pathway, where they maybe have a bachelor's degree in political science
• but they didn't go through a science but they didn't go through a teacher<00:27:02.000> prep<
• It would apply those requirements to all Tier 1 teachers and create a pathway from Tier 1 to Tier 2 for
• He says schools do a great job teaching the science of those professions, but the art may be innate in
• to being a cop a nurse and a science to being a cop a nurse and a teacher<01:05:28.839> and<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If we need to apply services that we could. People don't think about our natural environment.
• If it exists in 2026, we will apply for funding so that we don't have to seek an appropriation.
• So they applied, of course they applied for a full $500,000 grant, and I said, "No, no, wait a minute
• They'll most likely apply for another $500,000 this coming FY26, the current fiscal year, to continue
• I pushed the staff very hard, and we were the first state to apply for both.

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• Would apply; if they do not, then it would not. Speaker: Representative Joseph. Rep.
• If that does not apply, they would not. Speaker: Leader Sirois, you are recognized. Rep.
• , something that is critical, a science teacher that teaches middle school students.
• HOW MUCH DOES THIS DEPUTIZATION PROCESS APPLY BEYOND THOSE IN THE JAIL CONTEXT?
• HOW WOULD THAT APPLY, FOR EXAMPLE, FOR A NATURALIZED U.S. CITIZEN?

Keywords: immigration enforcement, unauthorized alien entry, death penalty, capital felonies, 287G agreements, in-state tuition, undocumented students, DACA, TPS, Venezuelan immigrants, law enforcement funding, immigration detention, federal preemption, equal protection, constitutional challenges, immigration status determination, school resource officers, conscientious objection, clergy protection, teacher protection

Summary: The Florida House passed two immigration enforcement bills during a special session. Senate Bill 4C creates new state offenses for unauthorized alien entry/reentry into Florida and mandates the death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies. Senate Bill 2C establishes a state immigration enforcement board, provides $300+ million for local law enforcement immigration cooperation, creates a $1,000 bonus program for officers participating in federal immigration enforcement, and repeals in-state tuition for undocumented students effective July 1, 2025. Multiple amendments were proposed but failed, including protections for Venezuelan TPS holders, DACA recipients, students in critical professions, and conscientious objection provisions for clergy and teachers. Debate included constitutional concerns about federal preemption, equal protection violations, and mandatory death penalty provisions. The session also included a memorial urging DHS to provide 287G agreement training opportunities.

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• HB 159 applies to supernumerary retirement benefits for a handful of circuit clerks.
• So, but this doesn't apply. I mean, it applies equally regardless of age on this. >> Right?
• I mean, it but uh so this doesn't apply.
• <01:40:44.560> of<01:40:44.800> age applies it's equally regardless of age applies
• say someone that has no science say someone that has no science background,<01:59:52.239> no<

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• This seems to apply to the entire city.
• In some other sections, it says it applies to 75% of the area, but this seems to apply to the entire
• this seems to apply to the entire city. this seems to apply to the entire city.
• In some other sections, it says it applies to 75% of the area, but this seems to apply to the entire
• Uh, this does apply to 38 at line 20.

Bills: HF2300, HF2432, HF2445, HF2443, HF2439, HF3023, HF1615, HF2563

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• This bill adds computer science to high school, which would include artificial intelligence.
• Revises situations when a court may not apply or enforce a provision of foreign religious law.
• It also narrows the RICO provision to apply to only petition-related crimes.
• Why not apply to all candidates, including ourselves as state candidates?
• I'm just curious, why not apply to ourselves?

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then moved into returning messages from the Senate. Early action focused on CS/CS/HB 1503 on computer science education and certification, which would add computer science and artificial intelligence content in high school and create a K-12 teacher certificate program; after adopting a House amendment restoring certificate language and adjusting implementation timing, the House concurred in the Senate amendment and passed the bill 105-0. The chamber then took up CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity, adopting a House amendment to allow local governments to buy into the cyber grant program and add a five-year sunset, then concurring in the Senate amendment shifting grant administration back to the Florida Digital Service; the bill passed 104-1. The House refused to concur in Senate amendments to CS/HB 351 on concurrent legislative jurisdiction over U.S. military installations and HB 6011 on reporting gifts or honoraria, sending both back to the Senate. It also refused to concur in the Senate amendment to CS/HB 851 on professional learning for instructional and school administrative personnel, saying the Senate version expanded the bill beyond its original autism-focused scope. After a recess, the House unveiled Speaker Daniel Perez’s portrait and heard extended remarks praising his leadership, institutional reforms, and the work of House staff and members. In the second returning-message list, the House debated CS/CS/HB 1471 on systems of law and terrorist organizations. The Senate amendment clarified the definition of “promote,” refined notice and timeline provisions for terrorist organization designations, and kept references to Sharia law as an example in the foreign religious law section. Supporters argued the bill was aimed at conduct beyond speech and was intended to protect the Constitution and public safety; opponents warned it would chill free speech, target Muslim Floridians, and give the governor and cabinet unprecedented power without adequate due process. After lengthy debate, the House concurred and passed the bill 80-25. The House then took up CS/CS/HB 1473, a public records bill tied to HB 1471, and moved to concur in a technical Senate amendment aligning the records exemption with the revised structure of HB 1471.

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• Um, and then in your view that would apply even for technical or good faith mistakes.
• Um, and then in your view that would apply even for technical or good faith mistakes.
• Um, and then in your view that would apply even for technical or good faith mistakes.
• Take the aforementioned consequences and apply them to children with developing brains.
• to some sources like NASA or a science to some sources like NASA or a science mazine<01:51:39.119

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• This applies mostly to C corporations and the corporate franchise tax.
• This can also apply to nonresident partnerships to apportion them.
• These taxes apply to all transactions within the jurisdiction that the state sales tax would apply to
• These taxes apply to all transactions within the jurisdiction that the state sales tax would apply to
• <00:57:36.520> to acts like the sales tax and applies to acts like the sales tax and applies

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Tax Committee met for an organizational and orientation session. Members and staff introduced themselves, with several lawmakers noting their districts, business backgrounds, and interest in tax policy. Chair Greg Davids then opened the committee’s first substantive item: a presentation from House Research and House Fiscal staff on how the committee works and on basic tax concepts. House Research staff Sean Williams and Chris Clayman explained their roles in drafting bills and amendments, writing bill summaries, answering legal and policy questions, and modeling tax proposals. They also described the committee’s key documents, including partisan and nonpartisan bill summaries, revenue estimates, fiscal notes, and supporting materials. Their presentation covered core tax concepts such as tax bases, rates, deductions, exemptions, credits, tax revenues, and tax expenditures, emphasizing that tax expenditures function like spending through the tax code and are reviewed by a legislative commission. The staff then reviewed Minnesota’s major taxes, focusing on the individual income tax and business taxation. They explained that Minnesota’s individual income tax starts with federal adjusted gross income, then applies state additions, deductions, subtractions, and credits, and that the state’s income tax brackets and rates are set separately from federal law. They also outlined the difference between corporate franchise taxes for C corporations and individual income tax treatment for pass-through entities, and discussed how the federal SALT cap led Minnesota and other states to adopt pass-through entity taxes so businesses could preserve federal deductibility of state taxes. Members asked questions about a duplicate “marriage penalty” entry on a slide, the purpose of Minnesota’s marriage penalty credit, comparisons with other states, and the timing and effect of the pass-through entity tax; staff answered that the duplicate was a mistake, the credit offsets bracket-related marriage penalties, and the pass-through entity tax was adopted in response to the federal SALT cap.

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• of these programs help students with much-needed career pathways in agribusiness, energy, trade, science
• The bill now applies only to federal reservoirs.
• The truth is, the science of reading, there is not...
• The truth is, the science of reading is that there is not a direct pathway.
• To be clear, this bill does not apply to government-sponsored loan forgiveness programs and does not

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long floor file of bills. Early measures passed with little or no debate, including AB 698 on local transfer taxes and affordable housing analysis, AB 456 on mobile home sales, AB 1129 on reportable infant health conditions, AB 69 on Fair Plan insurance notices and voluntary market searches, AB 357 on expedited student and faculty housing permits, AB 383 on firearms code cleanups, AB 426 on drones interfering with emergency response, AB 825 on energy affordability and transmission financing, and AB 699 on ballot transparency for local tax and bond measures. Most of these bills passed unanimously or with strong bipartisan margins, while AB 825 drew the most extended debate over whether it would lower costs or expand state control of energy infrastructure; it ultimately passed 45-5. The most contentious item was AB 84, which would strengthen oversight of non-classroom-based charter schools and tighten accountability for charter spending and operations. Supporters argued it was needed to stop fraud and misuse of public education dollars, citing major scandals and audit findings, while opponents warned it would harm legitimate charter schools, reduce educational options, and disproportionately affect rural and special-needs students. Several members said they supported the bill only to keep negotiations going, and others urged more targeted or delayed action. After extensive debate and multiple amendments, the Assembly passed AB 84 on a 41-22 vote. The chamber also took up AB 610, a housing bill that would require cities and counties to disclose planned housing restrictions and limit new constraints for three years after housing element approval. The author framed it as a certainty and transparency measure to help address the state’s housing shortage, while noting continued discussions with local governments and housing advocates. The transcript ends with the bill’s presentation and request for an aye vote, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• One of which was to allow soon-to-be college graduates to apply for civil service jobs three months prior
• :13:13.279> college<00:13:13.680> graduates<00:13:14.079> to<00:13:14.320> apply
• um soon to be college graduates to apply um soon to be college graduates to apply for<00:13:14.800
• to nine of our 10 campuses with apply to nine of our 10 campuses with just<01:37:35.119> a<01
• science programs at the university. science programs at the university.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Excuse me, does this apply to the permits?
• Importantly, this credit is applied after any other applicable reductions under Chapter 49.
• It applies only to leave that... ...would otherwise be lost and carries no fiscal impact, as the district
• Members, the bill relates to establishing the Applied Sciences Pathway Program.

Bills: HB123, HB5606, HB549, HB2757, HB4359, HB5381, HB1939, HB123

Keywords: HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention, math intervention, teacher academy, literacy academy, mathematics academy, interventionist academy, K-3 assessments, school readiness, prekindergarten, tutoring grant, parent-directed tutoring

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• <00:50:32.240> to a section of this that applies to a section of this that applies to transparency
• bachelor of science in psychology. bachelor of science in psychology.
• It does not apply to the self-funded plans.
• <04:18:43.520> is what we do know is that the science is what we do know is that the science
• We follow the science. the medications. We follow the science.

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• However, that definition only applies to elements within Chapter 115 of the Massachusetts General Laws
• It does not apply to any other portions of the law that authorize numerous programs, benefits, and services
• The weapon is science. The battlefield is disease, and the mission is health and public health.
• behalf of those who are serving in uniform, whether in combat, disaster response, public health, or science

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its fourth public hearing of the 2025-26 session on recognitions, definitions, and designations related to veterans. Chairs John Velis and Joseph McGonagle opened the hybrid hearing with housekeeping rules and noted the committee’s reporting deadlines. The hearing focused on several bills honoring veterans and military-related service, including H. 3825 to include reserve components in flag half-staff recognition for service members killed in action, S. 2499 to place a State House marker honoring three Medal of Honor recipients from the war on terror, S. 2498 to add Merchant Marine recognition at veterans cemeteries and the State House and create a Massachusetts merchant mariner medal, and H. 2500/S. 2500 to have Massachusetts fly the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and fallen service members. A major portion of the hearing centered on H. 3871 and S. 2467, which would update the Commonwealth’s definition of “veteran.” Testimony came from the Office of Veterans Services, veterans organizations, Public Health Service and NOAA representatives, National Guard and Reserve veterans, and Gold Star advocates. Witnesses argued the current state definition is inconsistent with federal law and excludes some service members who should be recognized, especially members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, reservists, and some National Guard members. Supporters said the bills would improve fairness, consistency, and access to benefits and services, while several speakers emphasized that service in uniform should be honored regardless of branch. Some testimony also urged a broader moral recognition of all who raised their right hand, while others focused on aligning state law with federal definitions and closing gaps in eligibility. Committee members asked questions about the practical and fiscal effects of broadening the definition, including how the proposed language would interact with existing federal standards and state benefit programs. Witnesses explained that the bills would remove the current 180-day and 90-day active-service calculations and instead recognize certain active service and six-year reserve or Guard commitments, though some members noted that this could create a broader state standard than the federal one. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing, and the committee concluded after hearing from the final witness and adjourning.