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• We will first hear from the Honorable Mark Maccaro, who is the President of the National Congress of
• My name is Mark McCarroll. I'm the Tribal Chairman for the Pechanga Band of Indians in California.

Keywords: tribal sovereignty, healthcare, education, public safety, Economic Development, Tax Parity Act, PROTECT Act, trust obligations, bipartisan support, Indian Health Services

Summary: The committee meeting focused on crucial issues facing tribal nations, particularly emphasizing the federal government's trust and treaty obligations. The discussions highlighted ongoing challenges such as disparities in healthcare, education, and public safety within Native communities. Chair Murkowski underscored the importance of listening to Native leaders and aligning congressional efforts with community needs, advocating for legislative actions that support tribal sovereignty and economic development. Various initiatives, including the Tax Parity Act and the PROTECT Act, aimed at addressing jurisdictional and financial disparities, were discussed in detail. A call for bipartisan support to alleviate the funding shortages affecting Indian Health Services was made several times during the meeting. Testimonies from tribal leaders and representatives emphasized the dire need for legislative support to enhance infrastructure, healthcare access, and public safety initiatives in tribal communities.

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• WE FAST THE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR MARK FOR THE FIRST TIME.
• BASED ON THE DESIGNATION IN RULE AND WE HAVE SHIPPED JUST OVER DECEMBER WE CROSSED THE MILLION BOOK MARK

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, just for the record, next to me here is Mark Ray, who's the public works director for the city of
• the park started last year, the mark the park started calling<02:39:04.319> her<02:39:04.720>
• Mark Bruner, president of the Manufactured Modular Home Association of Minnesota.
• > of<02:43:30.960> the Mark Bruner, um president of the Mark Bruner, um president of the
• Mark Bruner. Uh, so the question being the 3%...

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So I feel like there's a mark here that's being missed.
• So I feel like there's a mark here that's being missed.
• So I feel like there's a mark here that's being missed.
• So I feel like there's a mark here that's being missed.
• So I feel like there's a mark here that's being missed.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• We can mark events that were bad.
• We can mark events that were bad.
• We can mark events that were bad.
• We can mark events that were bad.
• I'd like to call Mark Chaffy to the table.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But if the undercover cop bought drugs from the guy and marked the bills, and there are the bills, you
• But if the undercover cop bought drugs from the guy and marked the bills, and there are the bills, you
• But if the undercover cop bought drugs from the guy and marked the bills, and there are the bills, you
• But if the undercover cop bought drugs from the guy and marked the bills, and there are the bills, you
• Representative Mark Farland: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard CACR 6, a proposed constitutional amendment by Representative Keith Ammon to recognize a fundamental right to use computation resources. Ammon argued that computing is now essential to daily life, speech, education, and economic opportunity, and said the amendment was intended to push back against government or corporate restrictions, citing a 2023 federal executive order on AI registration and reporting as an example of the kind of precedent he wanted to oppose. He said the proposal should be simple and clear because it would go to voters, and he compared the right to compute to other constitutional rights that do not require the government to provide the underlying tools. Committee members raised concerns about the breadth of the language, including whether it could affect encryption, authentication, network security, energy use, and other regulatory issues. Representative McFarland questioned whether the amendment could interfere with security measures, while others asked whether it would prevent ordinary network management such as throttling or require the state to provide internet access or hardware. Ammon responded that the right would not entitle someone to other people’s resources and said encryption and similar issues would sort themselves out. Several members also raised concerns about child safety, public safety, and whether existing laws could still regulate misuse of computing; Ammon said reasonable limits would still apply, similar to other constitutional rights. Sarah Scott of Americans for Prosperity testified in support, saying the amendment would protect innovation, individual autonomy, and economic competitiveness by preventing overregulation. After questions concluded, the chair closed the hearing on CACR 6. The committee then opened House Bill 615, sponsored by Representative Dan Maguire, which would substantially rewrite the state’s drug-forfeiture law. Maguire said the bill is intended to improve fairness and efficiency in cases where property such as cars or cash is seized in connection with drug offenses, noting that the criminal case and the civil forfeiture case are currently handled separately, with the property case prosecuted by the Attorney General’s office. He explained that the bill addresses courtroom procedure for these forfeiture actions and is meant to make the process more specific and orderly.

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• House File 3593, a bill for an act relating to transportation, designating a portion of marked Trunk
• Less than 15% of Minnesotans have a real ID marked with citizenship verification.
• <01:53:23.000> with<01:53:23.160> citizenship have a real ID marked with citizenship
• have a real ID marked with citizenship verification.<01:53:24.640> And<01:53:24.760> nearly
• with a color mark your private property with a color that<03:59:38.320> can<03:59:38.480>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:08:37.839> by its work today, may it be marked by its work today, may it be marked by
• Adele Mark and Kendra Dearski, guests of Representative Post.
• ><00:12:38.800> from<00:12:38.959> Bedford, Mark Clark, former member from Bedford, Mark
• Representative Mark McKenzie for the minority of the committee.
• Representative Mark McKenzie for the minority of the committee.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• One of the things I want to mention: I watched an interview with Mark Armstrong.
• Many of you all know Mark Armstrong, who owns the lake store.
• This marks the beginning of a series of emergency calls.
• A mark on our property of the 1932 flood was far surpassed this time. USGS has been out.
• Mark Means. I'm going to run through these real quick again. Okay, I'll call them all out.

Summary: The joint Senate and House disaster preparedness and flooding hearing opened with quorum calls, prayer, testimony time limits, and remarks from legislative leaders emphasizing decorum, respect, and the goal of learning from the July 4 flood to prevent future loss of life. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows said the special session and hearings were intended to hear directly from local officials and residents, and that the state would pursue immediate and longer-term legislation and continue working beyond the current session. The committee then heard invited testimony from Kerr County, Kerrville, Kendall County, Real County, and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, followed by member questions. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Sheriff Larry Leitha, and emergency management coordinator William B. Thomas described the flood as a sudden, unprecedented event that overwhelmed local systems before many officials or residents understood the danger. They said the county received multiple National Weather Service and IPAWS alerts, but the rain fell in remote upstream areas with limited gauges, and the flood rose too quickly for normal response. They detailed the emergency response, including dispatchers handling heavy call volumes, deputies and volunteer firefighters conducting rescues, and state and federal partners assisting. County officials said 108 people died, including 37 children, and two remained missing. They called for better real-time flood detection, stronger rural emergency management resources, improved broadband and cell coverage, and more funding for swift-water rescue and warning systems. Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring and City Manager Dalton Rice said the city had floodplain rules, emergency plans, and prior preparedness efforts, but the event exposed gaps in communications and regional warning capacity. They urged the Legislature to fund a flood warning system, whether sirens, automated alerts, or a hybrid, and asked for support for predictive weather modeling, broadband expansion, a hazard mitigation fund, and disaster recovery resources. The Upper Guadalupe River Authority said it had long funded gauges and pursued flood-warning and mitigation projects, including a new software-based flood prediction system and possible retention dams, and planned to dedicate reserve funds to feasibility studies and infrastructure improvements. Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk said his county’s emergency action plan and early alerts helped prevent deaths there, and he recommended easier access to alerting tools, a river-wide warning system, simpler grant applications, and regional coordination. Real County Judge Bella Rubio said rural counties face major challenges because of limited cell service, broadband, staffing, and funding, especially for camps and visitors along the Frio and Nueces rivers, and argued that reliable alert systems should be treated as a necessity, not a luxury. Members asked about the timeline of the flood, low-water crossings, communications failures, sirens, bridges, and funding, and several witnesses said the key lessons were better communications, better warning systems, and more investment in rural flood mitigation and emergency response.

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• He had a vehicle that had markings on it.
• He had a vehicle that had markings on it.
• He had a vehicle that had markings on it.
• He had a vehicle that had markings on it.
• He had a vehicle that had markings on it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And call the sponsor, Representative Mark Pearson. Representative Mark Pearson. Thank you, sir.
• For the record, I am Representative Mark Pearson.
• Mark Pearson spoke to us.
• Mark Pearson spoke to us.
• Mark Pearson spoke to us. is in favor. Mark Pearson spoke to us.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• official meeting of any body since the horrific assassinations of Speaker Hortman and her husband Mark
• Um, we're thinking about Melissa and Mark, um, and just, yeah, so grateful, um, for the leadership she
• <00:01:18.080> and<00:01:18.400> the Hortman and her husband Mark and the Hortman and
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• Mark um and<00:02:48.720> um<00:02:48.879> and<00:02:49.200> just<00:02:49.440>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Al and Carmen left a tremendous mark for good in our community.
• <00:19:21.440> in<00:19:21.760> our tremendous mark for good in our tremendous mark
• It marks the conclusion of four years of hard work, perseverance, and personal growth.
• And this year we will mark an important milestone, the temple's 25-year anniversary.
• And this year we will mark our region.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The first on the agenda is Mark Foster with Housing First Minnesota. Mr.
• My name is Mark Foster.
• My name is Mark Foster.
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• join you here today my name is uh Mark join you here today my name is uh Mark Foster<00:01:11.960

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention heard informational presentations from Housing First Minnesota and the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities on the state of housing in Minnesota. Mark Foster of Housing First Minnesota said the state has a severe housing shortage, with demand outpacing supply since the 2007-09 housing crash, and argued that Minnesota is nearly 100,000 units short of a healthy market. He said new homes are increasingly unaffordable, citing a median new single-family price above $530,000 and declining affordability in the Twin Cities metro, and he urged lawmakers to remove exclusionary zoning and other regulatory barriers that he said make starter homes and smaller-lot housing difficult or illegal to build in many growing cities. He also highlighted the group’s Housing for Heroes projects, including transitional housing for veterans and other crisis housing projects around the state. Members asked Foster about starter-home examples and his view that the committee’s top priority should be reforming residential development approvals. He said most new housing is negotiated through planned unit developments rather than built under base zoning, which he argued adds cost and reduces supply. The committee then heard from Elizabeth Wael of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, who said housing challenges outside the metro are different but equally serious. She said many Greater Minnesota cities face a lack of developers, inadequate infrastructure such as roads and utilities, and gaps in the housing continuum, especially starter workforce housing and senior housing. She thanked the committee for 2023 housing funding and said cities are contributing their own resources, updating zoning, reducing parking requirements, allowing ADUs, and partnering with developers and nonprofits. Wael also urged faster rollout of the Greater Minnesota infrastructure grant program and said the state should consider changes to the housing tax credit and housing TIF rules to make them easier to use. In response, senators said they shared frustration with the slow implementation of the infrastructure program and emphasized the need for state investment and locally tailored zoning reforms. No bills were heard and no votes were taken; the meeting was informational and focused on stakeholder testimony and committee discussion.

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• And I like to give this visual cue as you approach the 32nd mark so they can finish their final thought
• Mark Gonzalez. Haney. Mark Gonzalez, Haney, Harabedian, Lackey, here, Wen, Ramos, Sharp Collins.
• With me today is Mark Miller with CalSAGA. Thank you. Hi, Mr. Chair and committee members.
• My name is Mark Miller, and I represent CalSAGA, the statewide association for more than 300 licensed
• Thank you, Mark. Item 20, SB 1365 by Senator Allen. Gonzalez... Thank you, Mark.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, though no final votes were taken because a quorum had not yet been established. SB 493 by Senator Becker would add war or armed conflict to California’s price-gouging emergency triggers, with the author and supporters arguing it would protect consumers from gas-price spikes tied to international conflict. Opponents, including business and housing groups, warned the bill could over-trigger emergency powers and create broad, ongoing price controls. The chair indicated support for an aye-as-amended recommendation once quorum was reached. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require protective orders for disclosure of sexually explicit material involving adult victims in specified criminal cases. Denise Huskins-Quinn and Aaron Quinn testified in support, describing how sensitive evidence in their case was copied and handled without adequate safeguards; supporters said the bill would extend privacy protections similar to those already used for child sexual abuse material. Criminal defense attorneys supported the goal but raised concerns about notice procedures and how the bill would apply when material is in the public domain. The chair said the bill filled a gap in existing law and would receive an aye recommendation. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson would let law enforcement seize and return crypto assets used in scams and fraud to victims. The Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the bill as a tool to recover losses from transnational crypto fraud, while the ACLU and public defenders argued it lowered the burden of proof, raised constitutional concerns, and could be misused against unbanked or low-level defendants. The chair nevertheless said the bill aligned with existing law for stolen property and would be recommended aye. SB 874 by Senator Weber-Pearson would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including requiring background checks for employees of providers and convening a stakeholder workgroup; it drew support from the California Association for Behavior Analysis and no opposition was heard. Later, SB 1266 by Senator Stern would change how the value of stolen copper and related infrastructure damage is calculated, aiming to address copper theft and its costs to cities and utilities. Supporters said the bill would better capture the real harm from thefts that disrupt streetlights, telecom, and emergency services, while opponents argued it would inflate charges, turn many misdemeanors into felonies, and increase court and incarceration costs. The author said he would continue discussions and accept the amendments. Senator Cervantes presented SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death concerns and conflicts of interest, while opponents said the problem was not unique to Riverside and that the bill would override local control. Cervantes also presented SB 1418 to extend ballot-custody protections to other election records and equipment after a Riverside County ballot seizure, with support from the Attorney General’s office. Finally, Senator Blakespear began presenting SB 936 on nitrous oxide misuse, describing public health, impaired-driving, and disposal concerns, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s testimony concluded.

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• I do have Mark Warman, who’s a Deputy Commissioner for Property and Casualty.
• I do have Mark Warman, who’s Deputy Commissioner for Property and Casualty.
• Mark Warman, Deputy Commissioner, Property and Casualty Division, Texas Department of Insurance.
• I do have Mark Warman, who’s Deputy Commissioner for Property and Casualty.
• Is that correct, Mark? Yes, ma’am. We’re looking at December of this year.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• I think we've done a good job of Honoring our late colleague Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and
• We lost Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
• We lost Speaker Meira to Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
• There's no marking on these licenses. If you're a...
• When a voter is marked, when a voter is deceased, when they die, they are marked as... inactive in our

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 3432, a public safety bill requiring identifying equipment and insignia to be removed from emergency vehicles sold to the public. The chamber first adopted a House language amendment, then debated a broader security package that would fund judicial and courthouse security, Capitol security measures, short-term protection for legislators facing credible threats, State Patrol deficiency funding, and additional BCA analysts and investigators to assess threats statewide. Supporters framed the bill as necessary to protect public safety, democracy, and First Amendment activity at the Capitol and courthouses; they also said the package was pared down from larger requests and based on security reviews. The House adopted an A-1 amendment clarifying that BCA staff could investigate threats statewide, and later rejected a Schultz A-3 amendment that would have eliminated all appropriations in the bill. The A-3 was defeated on a 37-94 vote after the House upheld the Speaker’s ruling that a proposed school-safety secondary amendment was not germane, with that appeal decided 69-62. A major theme of debate was whether the Legislature should prioritize security for members and the Capitol before passing school safety funding. Several members argued they could not support spending tens of millions on Capitol and legislative security without first funding school safety for all students, including public, charter, private, and tribal schools. Others defended the bill as necessary because of recent threats and violence, including the June 14 tragedy, and said the Capitol security changes were based on professional recommendations. Some members also criticized the new security setup as overly restrictive or “security theater,” while supporters said the measures were needed to keep the public, staff, and lawmakers safe. After the A-3 was defeated, the bill was read for third time and members continued floor debate. The discussion remained split between those emphasizing immediate Capitol and legislative security needs and those insisting school safety should come first. Representative Agbaje then moved to table the bill, and the clerk began a roll call on that motion.

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• Stone's testimony hit the mark. And then, of course, Brian Cappelen with having it come stay local.
• Stone's testimony testimony testimony hit<00:56:38.960> the<00:56:39.080> mark.
• c> then<00:56:40.080> of<00:56:40.240> course<00:56:40.520> Brian hit the mark
• And then of course Brian hit the mark.
• Deputy Attorney General Mark Tom, for the department.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, with most measures drawing either support or comments rather than opposition. HB 2395, relating to taking marine deposits for research, education, management, or propagation, received support from the University of Hawaii and DLNR. HB 2585, relating to agricultural tourism, drew broad support for its intent to keep agritourism secondary to farming, but agencies and farm groups raised concerns about enforcement, county authority, and the rebuttable presumption language. Testifiers included OPSD, the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Hawaii Farm Bureau, a small farm operator, and others, with some urging clearer definitions, simpler registration, and protections for bona fide farms and hosted farm stays. HB 1728, on rainwater catchment systems, was supported in principle by DLNR, which cited drought conditions and said it deferred to counties and the Department of Health on safety and regulation. HB 1881, which would prohibit passenger ropeways on mountain lands, drew strong support from community testifiers who said it would help prevent development disguised as agritourism and protect forests and country lands. HB 1990, establishing penalties and possible foreclosure for unresolved zoning violations, received comments from the Attorney General recommending removal of AG references and more county-centered enforcement, while the Hawaii Association of Realtors warned the 30-day timeline could create problems for absent or unaware homeowners. The committee also heard HB 1712, which would expand and make permanent certain seats on the State Building Code Council. The Plumbers and Fitters union supported the bill, but BIA Hawaii requested amendments to add “licensed contractor” language, and architects and other professionals opposed the measure, arguing that increasing the council from 12 to 15 voting members would make it less efficient and harder to reach quorum. Finally, HB 2151, relating to hempcrete, was supported by a Kauai workforce development advocate and the Hawaii Farm Bureau, who said hempcrete could support agriculture, manufacturing, and affordable housing while reducing carbon and reliance on imported materials. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• <01:10:26.159> signage<01:10:26.560> indicated lines clearly marked signage indicated
• lines clearly marked signage indicated availability<01:10:27.760> of<01:10:28.080> expedited
• The drop-off location should be marked for these buses where someone can go to accessible lane and get
• location should be marked for these buses<01:13:22.960> where<01:13:23.360> someone<01

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, confirmed a quorum, and heard several ceremonial recognitions, including an invocation by seminarian Benjamin Oler and a resolution honoring Taiwan’s ambassador, Alexander Ui Tore, for strengthening Maryland’s partnership with Taiwan. Senators also welcomed the day’s doctor, Dr. Larry Green, AFCEA Central Maryland chapter members, Chesapeake Bay Foundation student leaders, and Salisbury University students visiting for committee work. On legislation, the chamber referred Senate Bill 995 on cannabis licensing, labor peace agreements, and collective bargaining rules to the Rules Committee, and a bond initiative for New Market Town Hall to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 241, which would automatically restore voter registration for individuals released from state correctional facilities; the committee amendments were adopted without objection, and the bill was ordered printed for third reading. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 323, the Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Youth Charging Reform Act. One amendment to keep first-degree assault in automatic adult charging was offered and debated at length, with supporters arguing the offense is extremely serious and should begin in adult court, and opponents saying the bill allows judges to make individualized decisions and aligns Maryland with other states and federal juvenile practice. The amendment failed by a 27-vote negative roll call. A second amendment from the minority whip sought to exclude firearm-in-drug-crime offenses and firearm use with felony drug convictions from automatic juvenile court treatment; the sponsor argued these offenses involve serious armed drug activity and should remain in adult court, while the bill’s supporters emphasized juvenile services and judicial discretion. The transcript cuts off before the vote on that second amendment.

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• Next on our order of business is Pastor Mark Ma, King of Glory Lutheran Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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• <00:03:08.400> Ma,<00:03:09.120> King<00:03:09.360> of business is Pastor Mark
• Ma, King of business is Pastor Mark Ma, King of Glory<00:03:10.000> Lutheran<00:03:10.400>
• that hey we just can't hit that 80% mark that hey we just can't hit that 80% mark then<01:02:54.960

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