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• This is a bill that was brought to me by a constituent of mine after a tragedy in our community.
• And in fact, there are new ways to assess the IQ of children like mine that enable practitioners to have
• So for families like mine, how the law defines intellectual disability is not abstract or theoretical
• One victim risked her life to save mine five months before she was killed, working extra duty.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• to do research, the right to report, and someone else's right to speak is more important to me than mine
• is, because if we can take someone else's... ...else's right to speak is more important to me than mine
• is, because if we can take someone else's, then they can take mine.
• Not mine anymore. That's another thing. I'm glad you brought that up.

Summary: The committee first approved the May 5 minutes and then heard House Bill 578, which would define sex in Louisiana law as biological sex, replace references to gender with sex in various statutes and forms, and direct the Law Institute to make conforming changes. Supporters from the governor’s office said the bill would bring clarity and consistency, while opponents argued it could create conflicts with existing law and weaken protections tied to gender identity. After debate, the committee reported HB 578 favorably. Members then considered House Bill 1250, a measure aimed at aerospace-related litigation. The bill would allow a special motion to strike certain claims against aerospace flight entities when the claims are preempted by federal law. Senators raised concerns that the language was broad enough to affect airports, airlines, contractors, and even unrelated incidents, and the author said he was willing to work on narrowing amendments. The committee nevertheless reported HB 1250 favorably. House Bill 718, dealing with liability protections for private airstrips used for recreation, was amended to narrow its scope and then reported favorably, while House Bill 163, a narrower related airstrip bill, was voluntarily deferred so the committee could work from the other measure. The committee also approved House Concurrent Resolution 61, which asks the Louisiana Law Institute to review possible conflicts between the constitution and statutes on expropriation. House Bill 180, defining foreign adversaries and agents of foreign adversaries for a proposed constitutional amendment, and House Bill 192, a constitutional amendment barring foreign adversaries from expropriating land in Louisiana, were both reported favorably. House Bill 1008, which sets out academic freedom and whistleblower protections for higher education, was rejected on a roll-call vote after concerns about its scope and limits on university discipline. House Bill 638, a prompt-payment bill for contractors, was set aside while amendments were being located. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 71, which would extend existing liability protections for justified use of force to properly trained armed security guards. The author and the Board of Private Security Examiners said security officers receive training and often face dangerous situations, but opponents argued the bill would give too much protection to personnel with far less training than law enforcement and could shield bad shootings. After debate, the committee voted to defer HB 71. The last measure discussed was House Bill 1082, which would change venue rules for lawsuits involving the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System so actions by the system would be filed where the employer is located; the author said the bill was meant to help small municipalities, and members indicated they were open to narrowing amendments.

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• anything to silence black, brown, Hispanic, Latin American, multiracial, and Indigenous families like mine
• anything to silence black, brown, Hispanic, Latin American, multiracial, and indigenous families like mine
• I mean, the canary in the mine was the information being released to Fox News yesterday, a red-and-blue
• That's the canary in the mine. That was the indication that something was wrong.

Summary: The Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting met to consider HB 1D, which would establish Florida’s congressional districts using the governor’s proposed map, EOG PCRP 26. Representative Persons-Mulicka briefly introduced the bill, and Jason Jazeel and Jason Pareda of the governor’s office presented the legal rationale and map details. Jazeel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is not prohibited, that the governor’s position is to draw districts without considering race, and that federal equal-protection principles should control over state race-based redistricting provisions. Pareda said he drew the map alone using 2020 census data and census blocks, while also considering population growth estimates, traditional redistricting criteria, and county/city boundaries where feasible. Pareda described the map as race-neutral and said it keeps 48 counties whole, 382 cities whole, and has a boundary-analysis score of about 85.7%. He walked through regional changes, including major revisions in South Florida, adjustments in Central Florida, and changes in the Tampa Bay area, explaining that population shifts and the need for exact congressional population equality drove many of the district configurations. Members questioned the timing of the special session, the use of 2020 census data versus newer population estimates, the role of the legislature versus the governor, the legal basis for mid-decade redistricting, and whether the map complies with the Voting Rights Act and Fair Districts amendments. Motions to place witnesses under oath and to extend the committee meeting by 30 minutes both failed. During public testimony, every speaker who was heard opposed the map. Commenters argued that the proposal was a partisan power grab, would reduce Democratic and minority representation, and violated the Florida Constitution and voting rights protections. Several speakers criticized the short notice and lack of public input, while others said the map would confuse voters or split communities. The chair repeatedly reminded attendees to maintain decorum and limited each speaker to about one minute.

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• spoken to local community leaders who have suffered from the environmental damage caused by these mining
• 44.880> these the environmental damage caused by these the environmental damage caused by these mining
• 47.200> This<00:35:47.440> bill<00:35:47.680> limits<00:35:48.079> the mining
• This bill limits the mining operations.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, March 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And I've had some friends of mine that have grandkids that are not able to visit like I'm able to.
• 00:03:06.160> of Uh and I and I've had some friends of Uh and I and I've had some friends of mine
• 06.680> have<00:03:06.920> that<00:03:07.120> have<00:03:07.400> grandkids mine
• that have that have grandkids mine that have that have grandkids that<00:03:09.360> are<00:03

Keywords: 958, all

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• You know, mine was, too.
• You know,<00:49:44.320> mine<00:49:44.560> was,<00:49:44.800> too.
• know, mine was, too. know, mine was, too.

Bills: SB32, HB404, SB105, SB32, HB404, SB105

Keywords: machinegun, enhanced sentencing, homicide, manslaughter, assault, public safety, HB404, Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, cosmetology, barbering, makeup artist, makeup application, lash artist, brow artist, lash/brow permit, esthetician, salon licensing, studio licensing, mobile salon, mobile studio

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• underfunding by the state of Minnesota, our wages and benefits have not kept up and positions like mine
• 00:16:03.760> and<00:16:03.920> positions<00:16:04.400> like<00:16:04.560> mine
• <00:16:04.840> are<00:16:04.960> hard kept up and positions like mine are hard kept
• up and positions like mine are hard to<00:16:05.320> fill.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm thinking particularly about a constituent of mine who was detained and has been sent to Texas.
• ><00:19:49.120> a<00:19:49.280> constituent<00:19:49.760> of<00:19:49.919> mine
• particularly about a constituent of mine particularly about a constituent of mine who<00:19:50.960

Bills: HF3611, HF3659, HF3909

Keywords: taxation, income tax, damage awards, sexual harassment, abuse claims, immigration enforcement, taxpayers, file income tax return, Minnesota-source income, tax regulations, detention facilities, gross revenues, private prisons, Minnesota law, 1183, house

Summary: The committee first approved the March 3, 2026 minutes and then laid over House File 3611 for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. Representative Finke described HF 3611 as creating a state income tax withholding deduction for damages awarded to individuals in lawsuits against federal agents such as ICE or CBP, including emotional and financial awards. There was no public testimony or member discussion on the bill before it was laid over. The committee then took up House File 3909, which Representative Hansen said would impose a 50% tax on the gross receipts of detention centers operated by private nongovernmental entities. Hansen argued the measure would recapture public money, deter what he characterized as misuse of taxpayer dollars, and target profits made by private detention contractors such as GEO Group and CoreCivic. He also cited projected revenues and profits for those companies and said the bill was a response to human rights and civil rights concerns tied to private detention operations. Testimony on HF 3909 included support from Nancy Fitz Simmons, a Minnesota State University, Mankato social work professor, who said social workers see the effects of these issues across the state and that the bill could return money to Minnesotans in need. Representative Swedzinski opposed the bill’s impact on the Appleton facility and emphasized local jobs and economic opportunity, while Representative Lee said Minnesota should seek better economic options than jail-related work. Representative Holland supported the bill as a way to offset costs to families and the state from detentions and deportations. Representative Weiner questioned the bill’s revenue potential and criticized the 50% gross-receipts tax as politicizing taxes. Representative Hansen responded that similar proposals were being explored in Washington and California and that the bill was intended to stand up to large corporate interests. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill.

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• So joining me here today is a colleague of mine, Joshua Reynolds, and he's going to walk through the
• so joining me here today is a colleague so joining me here today is a colleague of<00:17:13.039> mine
• 13.600> Reynolds,<00:17:14.000> and<00:17:14.400> uh<00:17:14.480> he's of mine
• , Joshua Reynolds, and uh he's of mine, Joshua Reynolds, and uh he's going<00:17:14.799> to<00

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 173 from Senator David Givens, which would create a legislative review process for the state health plan and state plan amendments, modeled after the administrative regulations process. Givens argued the legislature should have a stronger policy role in reviewing the plan, saying the bill would allow lawmakers to find components deficient rather than approve them outright. He tied the proposal to Medicaid spending growth and projected enrollment changes, saying the state needs a new oversight tool. Committee members generally supported the concept, though Senator Berg expressed concern that the legislature lacks the executive branch’s healthcare expertise. The bill was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call vote. The committee then took up Senate Bill 137, sponsored by Chairman Meredith, which would create a pathway for certain internationally trained physicians to practice in Kentucky without repeating residency in the United States. Supporters said the bill is aimed at addressing Kentucky’s physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and cited projections of a statewide shortage of about 3,000 physicians by 2030 and a shortage of primary care doctors in particular. Testimony from Cicero Action and Baptist Health emphasized that many foreign-trained physicians are already fully trained, that residency slots are limited, and that the bill could help fill shortages in underserved counties while preserving quality through existing exams, ECFMG certification, English proficiency requirements, primary source verification, and mentoring/oversight. Several members raised questions and concerns. Senator Berg asked about verification, required exams, and oversight, and Senator Tishner raised concerns about fraudulent credentials in some countries and whether the bill could admit underqualified physicians. Witnesses responded that applicants would still have to pass the same exams, obtain ECFMG certification, and undergo primary-source credentialing and employer oversight. Supporters also argued the bill would not displace U.S.-trained physicians because it would use otherwise limited residency capacity more efficiently. After discussion, the committee adopted the bill and reported it favorably by unanimous vote.

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• you are, but you're kindred spirits with me because I can't read your writing and nobody can read mine
• can't read your writing and nobody<00:16:23.680> can<00:16:23.839> read<00:16:24.079> mine
• <00:16:24.959> Um,<00:16:25.279> with nobody can read mine as well.
• Um, with nobody can read mine as well.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:32 SB 155 Discussion: 03:00 SB 155 Roll Call Vote: 07:50 SB 45 Discussion: 08:39 SB 45 Roll Call Vote: 36:00, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 155 by Senator Carpenter, which would give the commissioner of agriculture, in consultation with the state veterinarian, authority to declare and manage emergency situations affecting livestock, poultry, and other domesticated animals. The sponsor said the bill is intended to speed response to outbreaks, severe weather, and other urgent threats to animal welfare by reducing bureaucratic delays, while still working with the governor in major situations. Senator Webb praised the Department of Agriculture’s emergency response work, and the bill was advanced on a unanimous roll call vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 45 from Senator Webb, a repeat bill aimed at protecting agritourism and working-animal activities from local ordinances that could be used to restrict events such as rodeos, carriage rides, dog agility, and similar operations. Webb and supporter Mindy Patterson of the Cavalry Group argued the bill is meant to prevent local governments from using ordinances to shut down legitimate animal-related businesses and to protect local economies and property rights, not to shield animal abuse. Webb said he was willing to work with local officials and legal counsel on wording. Opposition came from Lisa Krumman of the Kentucky Animal Care and Control Association and Campbell County animal services, who said the bill was not consulted on with animal control officers and could broadly exempt working-animal or agritourism activities from local animal welfare ordinances and inspections. She argued the language could create an “undue burden” challenge to county standards for food, water, space, medical care, and inspections, especially for commercial animal establishments such as breeding facilities and petting zoos. Committee members questioned both sides about the bill’s scope, and Webb said he believed existing public health, safety, zoning, and police-power language would preserve local authority, but no vote was taken on SB 45 in the portion provided.

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• That's<00:28:10.080> mine.
• Your hand in writing is right about<00:30:53.760> mine.
• <00:30:54.159> Like<00:30:54.399> mine.
• Your hand in writing is right about mine. So, welcome to the committee, sir.

Bills: SB115, SB131, SB93, HB319, HB163, HB268, SB115, SB131, SB93, HB319, HB163, HB268, HB181, HB153, SB132, SB26, SB189, SB196, HB140, SB197, HB117

Keywords: SB115, Alabama, impersonating a peace officer, peace officer, law enforcement impersonation, police impersonation, unauthorized police officer, fake cop, certification revoked, certification suspended, Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, APOSTC, Class C felony, law enforcement hiring, appointment of officers, federal law enforcement, arrest authority, public order, criminal offenses, Judiciary Committee

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• I gave the example of a friend of mine who has a lot newer house than mine.
• I gave the example of a friend of mine who has a lot newer house than mine.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So, I'm going to hand you mine. >> It encompasses the other amendment as well.
• going<00:32:56.960> to<00:32:57.039> hand<00:32:57.200> you<00:32:57.360> mine
• I'm going to hand you mine. I'm going to hand you mine.

Bills: SB23, SB71, SB105, SB109, SB115, SB131, SB148, SB165

Keywords: law enforcement, taser, restrained individuals, police procedures, civil rights, income tax, tax exemption, Alabama tax code, Section 40-18-3, civilian employees, Department of Defense, DoD, Armed Forces, military pay, combat zone, deployment, National Guard, Reserve components, emergency response, federal employees

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• To say theirs is the most diverse when, in fact, mine is not, including me. Well, my community...
• Also disabled voices like mine.
• And I worry that one day, I, or constituents of other diverse counties like mine, could be represented
• sometimes people avoid the word gerrymandering, but what else... do you call it when communities like mine

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• For example, fast-growing suburban communities like mine in Buda, Texas, in Congressional District 21
• For example, fast-growing suburban communities like mine in Buda, Texas, in Congressional District 21
• people are uncomfortable with the strength of our leadership, with the fact that communities like mine
• against the proposed redistricting efforts, which I believe will dilute the voice of communities like mine

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Especially in rural and underserved areas like mine. Insurance does not mean access.
• I have a friend of mine who purchased their home back in the 1970s for less than $50,000, and the solar
• And so this bill is critically important to the Californians living in communities like mine that are
• This is something that I've made a passion of mine in my real estate business, helping first time home

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• $230 million a biennium for Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, Amazon, for their data centers to mine
• $230 million a biennium for Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, Amazon, for their data centers to mine
• $230 million a biennium for Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, Amazon, for their data centers to mine
• $230 million a biennium for Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, Amazon, for their data centers to mine

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Sen. Erin Maye Quade, Rep. Esther Abad, and other Minnesota DFL legislators held a press event focused on responding to Trump administration and federal Republican actions that they said threaten health care, education, housing, public health, and other state services. Speakers argued Minnesota must not make “false trade-offs” between core services and should instead protect programs like Medicaid, school funding, disability services, nutrition, and public health by raising additional revenue and closing tax breaks for wealthy individuals and corporations. Rep. Abad and others outlined possible revenue options, including a fifth-tier income tax, a corporate rate match, closing tax exemptions for luxury items and second homes, a social media tax, and ending data center tax exemptions. They said these measures would not fully replace possible federal cuts, but could help mitigate harm and preserve services. Several speakers also criticized Republican opposition to tax increases and said the state should ask wealthy taxpayers and corporations to contribute more. Testimony from Olivia Dylan, a laid-off Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist, described the impact of federal public health funding cuts and MDH layoffs on outbreak response, nursing home support, lab work, and tribal public health. Sean Leaden of SEIU Local 284 described low pay and staffing shortages among hourly school workers and said underfunding has hurt students and employees. Sen. Doran Clark and Rep. Emma Greenman framed the issue as both a budget and democracy question, arguing that federal cuts and attacks on public programs undermine self-governance and community well-being. In response to questions, speakers said Minnesota cannot fully backfill expected federal Medicaid losses, but can use state tools to reduce harm and should press Republicans to identify what services they would cut instead.

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• Veterans is a passion of mine, obviously, but we just can't slam the door and leave those, those, you
• Veterans is a passion of mine, obviously, but we just can't slam the door and leave those, those, you
• Veterans is a passion of mine, obviously, but we just can't slam the door and leave those, those, you
• Veterans is a passion of mine, obviously, but we just can't slam the door and leave those, those, you

Keywords: 1183, house

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• She is not a constituent of mine because she's in the other part of Otter Tail County, but I'm going
• She is not a constituent<00:12:00.640> of<00:12:00.959> mine<00:12:01.200> because
• c><00:12:01.360> she's<00:12:01.680> in<00:12:01.839> the constituent of mine because
• she's in the constituent of mine because she's in the other<00:12:02.240> part<00:12:02.399><

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting focused on the financial and workforce crisis facing Minnesota emergency medical services, especially ground ambulance providers in rural areas. Michael Johnson of the Minnesota Ambulance Association said EMS serves more than 600,000 Minnesotans a year and argued that reimbursement rates do not cover the cost of readiness, staffing, and 24/7 response. He and others called for ongoing EMS sustainability funding of about $50 million, higher Medicaid reimbursement, and continued support for EMT/paramedic scholarships, first responder training, and high school EMS programs. Senator Grant Hoschild and Representative Jeff Backer echoed the urgency, describing EMS as a moral imperative and emphasizing that rural communities cannot wait for ambulances when lives are at risk. Backer, who also volunteers as an EMT, described staffing shortages, reliance on volunteers, and a recent cardiac arrest response to illustrate the importance of local EMS coverage. Becca Hitch of PUM Area EMS said rural services are paid only when patients are transported, not for responding or treating on scene, and that one-time aid helped but did not solve underlying deficits. Bradley Peterson of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities said local governments that hold ambulance licenses are being forced to absorb unrecovered costs through property taxes, and that state support is needed to prevent service failures and rising local burdens. In response to questions, speakers said a 2023 statewide study found about $120 million in need, with roughly half tied to operational deficits and half to volunteer support; last year’s aid included about $24 million for rural services and some improvements in volunteer call pay and equipment needs. They also discussed a proposed 10% Medicaid increase, possible special tax district ideas, and the need to target any new funding toward rural services most at risk.

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• There is no one mining the store after all the economic tragedy that made this agency necessary, and
• 31.880> one cannot without the copb there is no one cannot without the copb there is no one mining
• <00:54:32.720> the mining the mining the store<00:54:34.720> after<00:54:35.119> all

Keywords: 1187, senate, all