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• much about the history of the San Joaquin River, this river is one of the most overused rivers in America
• It's been called the hardest working river in America because of all the dams that have been placed on
• , and you're about to approve something that might, that's not even accepted in Mexico, but we in America
• The importation of crude from the Middle East and South America is five to six dollars a barrel.
• Gutierrez is here on behalf of the California Advanced Biofuels Alliance, Clean Fuels Alliance of America

Summary: The committee heard several climate, environmental, and housing bills. AB 1425, dealing with pit dewatering near the San Joaquin River Parkway, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters argued the bill was needed to protect the river, groundwater, floodplain conditions, tribal and cultural resources, and public access from a proposed mining project near the river. Opponents, including Cemex, labor representatives, and industry groups, said the bill would bypass the CEQA process before it was complete, threaten jobs, and create uncertainty for an existing operation. Members questioned both sides about hydrology, blasting, dewatering, and the adequacy of the ongoing environmental review. The bill was moved, but several members expressed concern about preempting CEQA and some did not vote or voted no. AB 881, which would allow California to move forward with carbon capture and sequestration pipelines, was presented as a way to advance state climate goals and capture federal funding. Supporters, including SMUD, labor, and industry groups, said the bill would help deploy carbon capture safely and preserve jobs. Environmental justice opponents supported stronger safety direction and warned that CO2 pipelines pose serious risks and that the state should not move ahead without clearer standards. The bill received a due-pass recommendation to Appropriations. AB 1207, on the cap-and-trade allowance price ceiling and the social cost of carbon, was presented as a science-based update to California’s climate policy. The author and EDF said the bill would keep the program aligned with current economic and climate data and protect it from federal political interference. It received broad support and a due-pass recommendation. AB 1106, creating a coordinated network of air quality incident response centers, was also approved after testimony about wildfire smoke, toxic emissions, and the need for better real-time monitoring during disasters. AB 28, the Landfill Fire Safety Act, focused on the Chiquita Canyon landfill fire and related health impacts in Castaic and Val Verde; residents described serious illnesses and contamination concerns, while landfill and county representatives warned about costs and asked for more study. The committee nonetheless advanced the bill with a due-pass recommendation. The committee also heard AB 357, which would speed Coastal Commission review of student and faculty housing projects, with supporters citing student homelessness and opponents urging caution but acknowledging the need for more housing; the bill was presented and discussed, with the committee emphasizing the need to balance housing production and coastal oversight.

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• New Hampshire is 50th of all 50 states in America, and that's obviously, you all know that being on this
• Why would you make us the 50th state in America the hardest to vote even harder when there's no evidence
• the<00:29:37.559> 50th<00:29:38.080> state<00:29:38.320> in<00:29:38.519> America
• ><00:29:38.960> the<00:29:39.039> hardest<00:29:39.320> to the 50th state in America
• the hardest to the 50th state in America the hardest to vote<00:29:40.039> even<00:29:40.360>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• this fear of other diseases coming across. the river, that river, the one that goes to the Gulf of America
• very, very concerned. about the condition of the spread of New World Screw Worm up through Central America
• eradicated from Mexico. and since that time has been eradicated all the way past the Darien Gap into South America
• 2022, the New World Screwworm started a northward march into Panama. 23 and 2024 it covered Central America
• again and is back into the two southern states of America.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• And LifeVac offers one free unit to every school in America. push down and you swiftly pull up the push
• And LifeVac offers one free unit to every school in America. Thank you.
• to um and lifac offers one free unit to every<00:10:24.560> school<00:10:24.880> in America
• <00:10:28.720> thank<00:10:28.959> you America thank you America thank you you're welcome

Keywords: The previous live stream for this committee experienced a technical issue. This is the complete meeting recording recovered from backups., 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 44, “Landon’s Law,” sponsored by Rep. Candy Massaroni. The bill would allow schools to keep anti-choking devices such as LifeVac on hand while limiting liability. Testimony from Equal First Aid and LifeVac emphasized that choking is a leading cause of death for children, that the devices are noninvasive and FDA-registered, and that updated Red Cross guidance allows their use when standard rescue protocols fail or are not feasible. Lauren McCubbins, Landon McCubbin’s mother, gave emotional testimony about her 8-year-old son’s death from choking at school and urged the committee to give schools an added rescue option. Members asked questions about how the device works, whether the Heimlich maneuver remains part of the protocol, and whether the bill is limited to LifeVac or applies to similar devices. The bill was reported favorably, with a roll call vote showing unanimous support from members present. The committee then heard a bill sponsored by Rep. J. Baker aimed at reducing administrative burdens in schools and supporting teacher recruitment and retention. The measure would lengthen the required evaluation cycle for tenured teachers from every three years to every five years, provide teachers a copy of their employment contract upon request, streamline professional development provisions, update continuous school improvement plan filing requirements, restore schools’ ability to use Title II funds for certain programs after an unintended consequence of prior legislation, and require KDE to review reporting requirements and eliminate those not required by law. Rep. Baker said the bill was developed with teachers and administrators through a working group and is intended to reduce “check-the-box” tasks so educators can focus on instruction. Amanda Butler of Spencer County Schools and other educators testified that the changes would save time, preserve funding for mentor and induction programs, and reduce repetitive paperwork. Rep. Fleming asked for clarification on the longer evaluation cycle, and an educator witness explained that each evaluation involves pre-observation, observation, and post-observation time and that districts would still retain flexibility to evaluate more often if needed. No final vote on this bill was included in the transcript excerpt.

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• one of the best ballparks in baseball and was recognized as the best stadium experience in North America
• earned accolades as the region's premier outdoor concert venue, for being the greenest ballpark in America
• as the best stadium experience<00:35:43.800> in<00:35:43.920> North<00:35:44.200> America
• experience in North America. experience in North America.
• /c><00:36:06.360> in for being the greenest ballpark in for being the greenest ballpark in America

Bills: HF4841, HF4234, HF3697

Keywords: Hennepin County, sales tax, health care facilities, ballpark improvements, tax revenue, HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, tax refund

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• :15.920> Tien<01:07:16.200> Supermarket,<01:07:17.440> Las<01:07:17.640> Americas
• Hmong Tien Supermarket, Las Americas Hmong Tien Supermarket, Las Americas Combo, Combo, Combo, which
• <01:37:11.640> and issue of compliance, the public and issue of compliance, the public and America
• 13.120> woke<01:37:13.360> up<01:37:13.520> in<01:37:13.600> Minnesota America
• , frankly, woke up in Minnesota America, frankly, woke up in Minnesota and<01:37:14.280> understood

Bills: HF4477

Keywords: Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness

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• cascading event that would impact multiple utilities, not only across our footprint, but across North America
• cascading event that would impact multiple utilities, not only across our footprint, but across North America
• cascading event that would impact multiple utilities, not only across our footprint, but across North America
• cascading event that would impact multiple utilities, not only across our footprint, but across North America
• cascading event that would impact multiple utilities, not only across our footprint, but across North America

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• for Hawaii to consider is of course not only whether that is something that we'll see increase in America
• in u in America but also whether<00:39:35.440> it's<00:39:35.680> something<00:39:36.160
• The problem gambling<00:55:43.119> rate<00:55:43.280> in<00:55:43.520> America,<
• 00:55:43.920> we<00:55:44.079> measured<00:55:44.319> it gambling rate in America
• , we measured it gambling rate in America, we measured it in<00:55:44.720> 1976 in 1976 in 1976

Bills: HB1952, HB1951, HB1929, HB2497, HB2208, HB2572, HB1953, HB2551, HB2549, HB1737, HB1628, HB1769, HB2493, HB2264, HB1997, HB2168, HB2427, HB1805, HB2180, HB2184, HB2219, HB2469, HB2233, HB2519, HB2141, HB1904, HB2201, HB2410, HB2007, HB2385, HB2444, HB2349, HB2235, HB1872, HB2416, HB2291, HB2292, HB2263, HB2359, HB2455, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB1648, HB2164, HB2323, HB1825, HB2172, HB1888, HB2005, HB2387, HB2358, HB2119, HB2276, HB2472, HB1714, HB2325, HB1541, HB1960, HB2140, HB2315, HB2367, HB2388, HB1696, HB2333, HB2138, HB2332, HB2283, HB2059, HB2057, HB2589, HB2417, HB2337, HB1588, HB2217, HB2020, HB1915, HB1742, HB2026, HB1965, HB1546, HB2360, HB1563, HB1749, HB2614, HB1511, HB1753, HB1849, HB1641, HB2161, HB2194, HB1721, HB2284, HB2188, HB1897, HB1880, HB1573, HB1876, HB20, HB2137

Keywords: HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species

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• They believe in America, and I know you do too.
• They believe in America, and I know you do too.
• They believe in America, and I know you do too.
• They believe in America, and I know you do too.
• They believe in America, and I know you do too.

Bills: HF3435, HF3409

Keywords: school access, school site, school district, charter school, federal agents, DHS, Department of Homeland Security, ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, CBP, Customs and Border Protection, USCIS, immigration enforcement, judicial warrant, student privacy, school safety, sanctuary schools, warrant requirement, federal warrant, school grounds

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• United States of America and to the United States of America and to the republic<00:20:23.039> for
• The 13th Amendment, adopted in 1865, permanently abolished slavery everywhere in America.
• The 14th amendment adopted in America.
• He was not asking America for permission. He was demanding truth.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Uh, even things made in America tend to have highly tariff-affected parts from abroad.
• Uh even things made in America<00:36:26.400> tend<00:36:26.640> to<00:36:26.800> have
• <00:36:27.359> highly<00:36:27.760> tariff America tend to have highly tariff America
• Efficiency Economy, ACLEE, which is one of the most foremost and respected energy organizations in America
• in America on average lowincome<01:32:24.159> households<01:32:24.639> spend<01:32:24.960

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands...
• <00:07:42.080> United<00:07:42.400> States<00:07:42.720> of<00:07:43.000> America
• <00:07:44.000> and flag of the United States of America and flag of the United States of America
• <00:25:20.360> alongside<00:25:21.360> US Laos who fought for America alongside US
• Laos who fought for America alongside US soldiers. soldiers. soldiers.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm the general manager of Hasty National Golf Club and board member of the PGA of America.
• <01:28:36.239> And board member of the PGA of America.
• And board member of the PGA of America.
• We have been successful in negotiating with PGA of America on a significant slate of events in the 30s
• PGA America would like to see partnership from the state of Minnesota as they bring significant economic

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They also partner with the Future Farmers of America to reach more deeply into rural parts of the state
• the Future schools uh partnering with the Future Farmers<00:26:23.720> of<00:26:23.919> America
• so<00:26:24.799> we<00:26:24.919> can<00:26:25.080> reach Farmers of America
• to so we can reach Farmers of America to so we can reach deep<00:26:25.640> more<00:26:25.919
• and we are attempting to move of America and we are attempting to move forward<01:32:04.320> with

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• Directors Association 2024 consumer awareness and preference report says 68% of the population in America
• Green burials have been done in America for the last 30 years without any problems or concerns.
• 00:16:06.399> in report says 68% of the population in report says 68% of the population in America
• interested<00:16:07.519> in<00:16:07.720> exploring<00:16:08.440> Green America
• > the<00:16:12.920> last<00:16:13.279> 30<00:16:13.680> years done in America

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Let me say that again: 2.4 percent of America is Jewish, 68 percent of all religion-based hate crimes
• Let me say that again: 2.4% of America is Jewish, 68% of all religion-based hate crimes were anti-Jewish
• Around the world, I lived in Latin America and East Africa for about a decade, as well as Boston and
• Around the world, I lived in Latin America and East Africa for about a decade, as well as Boston and

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Anti-Semitism met to focus on the role of law enforcement in responding to anti-Semitic incidents. After approving amended minutes, the chair opened with remarks emphasizing that the Commission would confront anti-Semitism from any political direction and outlined the day’s agenda: extremist activity trends, hate-crime statutes, intergovernmental coordination, and security funding. The first presentation came from Ben Pott of the ADL Center on Extremism, who described rising extremist propaganda and anti-Semitic incidents nationally and in Massachusetts, highlighting groups such as NSC-131, GDL, and Patriot Front. He said these groups increasingly use anti-Zionist language, public disruptions, and online platforms to spread hate, and recommended prosecution where possible, civil litigation, education about symbols and tactics, and community reporting to law enforcement and ADL. Assistant District Attorney David Solvin then reviewed federal and Massachusetts hate-crime laws, including federal civil-rights and hate-crime statutes and state provisions for civil-rights violations, assault and battery to intimidate, religious vandalism, terroristic threats, and criminal harassment. He explained that many of these laws enhance penalties based on bias motivation, but some do not create standalone offenses or qualify as dangerousness predicates under current law. Commissioners pressed him on hypothetical fact patterns involving anti-Semitic slurs, symbols, and attacks, as well as on the limits of existing law for pretrial detention and the need for better data collection. Solvin said more training, better reporting, and possible legislative updates could improve enforcement, and he noted pending bills that would require more regular hate-crime reporting and expand protected classes. Detective Lieutenant Ryan Cepiel of the State Police Anti-Terrorism Unit and HART described the unit’s creation in 2023, its role in implementing prior hate-crime task force recommendations, and its work with local, state, federal, and community partners. He said HART has trained civil-rights officers, developed recruit and in-service curricula, created resource pamphlets and a Teams page, and is building a GIS-based reporting portal to improve tracking and victim support. Cepiel reported a year-over-year rise in reported anti-Semitic hate crimes in Massachusetts, while noting that current numbers are incomplete because reporting is inconsistent and there is no mandate for local departments to notify HART. Commissioners discussed underreporting, rural versus eastern Massachusetts coverage, the need for more officers and training, and the importance of making victims feel safe coming forward. The meeting ended with agreement that better data, training, and coordination are needed to address the rise in anti-Semitic hate and bias incidents.

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• I allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the stands.
• of the United I aliance to the flag of the United States<00:09:04.320> of<00:09:04.480> America
• <00:09:08.560> One States of America and to the stands.
• One States of America and to the stands.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened under call, received a prayer and pledge, and then proceeded through routine business including roll call, quorum, and messages from the House. The chamber concurred in House amendments to Senate File 3210, a human rights bill concerning disability accommodations, and then passed the bill on final passage by a vote of 42-22. The Senate also received several House messages on conference committees and returned bills, including SF 4476, SF 4612, and SF 4760, and agreed to conference committees on House File 3426 (Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund appropriations) and House File 4252 (higher education student aid reporting). The Senate adopted committee reports and moved several bills through second reading and introduction stages. In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 86, which governs Senate business during the interim between sessions; the sponsor explained that most changes were cleanup and modernization, with one substantive change allowing the Secretary of the Senate to appoint someone to fill a vacancy in an elected officer position for the remainder of the interim. The resolution passed 57-0. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 87, commemorating deceased senators Bruce Anderson, Carrie Dietick, Alice Johnson, Bob Kurlin, Don Samuelson, James Yuland, and Ray Vander, followed by a moment of silence. The Senate then took up confirmations of three Minnesota Tax Court judges: Jane Bowman, Bradford Deopena, and Beverly Luther Quest. Supporters cited their combined public- and private-sector tax law experience, and the appointments were confirmed. Later, the chamber designated special orders and debated Senate File 3891, which would allow eggs to be donated up to 30 days past their quality assurance date to food shelves; supporters emphasized food insecurity, food waste reduction, and the bill’s support from food shelves and retailers. The bill passed 65-0. The Senate also considered House File 4240 on election administration, adopting an amendment that replaced House language with Senate language, including polling-place requirements for certain school district elections, a ban on candidates betting on their own elections, and an effective date for Three Rivers Park District reporting; the bill then passed 36-28. The chamber then began consideration of House File 4239, another elections-related bill, taking it from the table and offering an A5 amendment, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• <00:04:09.080> United<00:04:09.800> States<00:04:10.120> of<00:04:10.200> America
• , of the United States of America, of the United States of America, and<00:04:11.600> to<00

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 24 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then dispensed with the reading of the journal and committee report titles. The main business was a lengthy exchange over Senate Bill 2632, the local governments disaster recovery emergency loan program bill. The governor’s veto message argued that the enrolled bill had been materially altered after conference adoption, specifically over the interest-rate language, and called for an investigation. Senate leaders responded that the veto message was inaccurate, saying the word “monthly” had been removed earlier by unanimous consent to avoid an unintended 12% rate and that the bill was intended to provide disaster relief financing for local governments affected by Winter Storm Erin. Senators McCaughn and others defended the process, criticized the governor’s accusations as false and offensive, and emphasized that the legislation was meant to help struggling cities and counties with no interest until FEMA reimbursement, followed by a 1% rate. After the veto discussion, Senator McCaughn moved to refer the bill back to the committee from which it began, and the motion carried. The Senate then moved through routine business, including introductions and recognition of guests. Visitors included the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Peanut Committee, the Mississippi School for the Deaf and Blind, the doctor of the day, and an NCSL representative, along with a National Ag Day milking champions presentation and a large group of junior pages. The chamber also honored the Starkville Oktibbeha County School District’s varsity boys and girls basketball teams. Senate Resolutions 64 and 65 were called up to commend the Starkville High School girls and boys teams for winning the 2026 Class 7A state championships, and both coaches addressed the Senate briefly to thank members for the recognition.

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• Finally, I want us to remember that no law enforcement agency in America, anywhere, Finally, I want us
• to remember that no law enforcement agency in America, anywhere—state, local, federal, anywhere—is allowed
• The only enforcement agency in America that we tolerate wearing masks are there to enforce the law against
• Is that really the America that we believe in? No.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House took up a motion to suspend the rules and recall House File 3412 from the Committee on Public Safety, Finance, and Policy so it could receive second and third readings and be placed on final passage. The bill, authored by Representative Finnegan, would prohibit law enforcement officers in Minnesota, including local, state, and federal agents, from wearing masks while on duty, with limited exceptions. Supporters argued the measure would increase transparency, accountability, and public trust, and said masked officers create fear and resemble “secret police,” especially in the context of recent immigration enforcement actions. They also said the state has authority to regulate this area and that the bill would not interfere with essential law enforcement duties. Opponents said the bill was poorly written, unnecessary, and politically motivated, and argued that current and pending laws already address officer identification and badge numbers. Representative Nathe said the bill would allow protesters or rioters to wear masks while restricting law enforcement, and urged a no vote. Representative Roach said the term “secret police” was a made-up political phrase and defended masked ICE agents as necessary for officer safety because they deal with dangerous criminals and could be doxed or targeted. Several members spoke in favor of the motion, including Representatives Curran, Sencer-Mura, and Pinto, who emphasized the importance of public trust and shared personal stories about children, family experiences, and encounters with masked federal agents. They described immigration enforcement incidents involving children and families as frightening and said officers should be identifiable when interacting with the public. The debate included a brief exchange between Representatives Pinto and Roach about whether masked law enforcement should be considered “secret police.” The transcript ends during that discussion and does not include the final vote or disposition of the motion.

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• So this bill, it's very disturbing to me, especially the Japanese Americans around America.
• you're doing in these warehouses, teaching people to have to follow rules and regulations here in America
• build under the tunnel just like the great, you know, drug dealer did to get himself out here in America
• So a drug dealer did to get himself out here in America.

Bills: SB1088, SB1156, SB1157, SB1169, SB1245, SB1273, SB1330, SB1332, SB1391, SB1498, SB1531, SB1550, SB1598, SB1677, SB1707, SB1811, SB1818

Keywords: cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, medical education, physician shortage, healthcare funding, Arizona health care