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• We are still missing a person. It’s 13 to 2. Um, yeah, Sofikitis is missing. So, it’s... Okay.
• We are still missing a person. It’s 13-2. Um, yeah, Sofikitis is missing.
• We are still missing a person. It’s 13-2. Um, yeah, Sofikitis is missing. So, it’s...
• <00:47:28.960> It's We are still missing a person. It's We are still missing a person.
• for Miss Foss? for Miss Foss?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So, Miss Sylvia, it's been 10 years.
• I'm sorry, I missed it.
• >> I'm sorry, I missed it. >> I'm sorry, I missed it.
• miss the bus? miss the bus?
• miss their bus. miss their bus.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And I want to extend my personal condolences. for the painful loss of their loved ones on our aircraft
• And then making sure that the attention is focused not by a business person who's saying we have to go
• So, very quickly, what are you personally doing to change this work culture at Boeing?
• I know that the person who was in charge of that has just been recently either laid off or changed.
• I don't personally have a problem, no.

Keywords: Boeing, aviation safety, safety management system, military aviation, air traffic control, transparency, oversight, accountability

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on significant safety concerns surrounding Boeing and its compliance with federal aviation standards. Lawmakers expressed frustration over the Army's failure to provide requested operational transparency regarding helicopter operations near Washington, D.C., amid recent incidents indicating a strained air traffic control situation. Several members called for reform in Boeing's oversight, emphasizing the need for a robust safety culture and mandatory safety management systems to prevent future disasters like the 737 MAX crashes. The discussions were passionate, with survivors and families impacted by past accidents present, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of the issues at hand.

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• Math ability is not a personality trait.
• It was a pattern that was missed.
• That means that you're personally growing as well.
• Personally, I think there's probably, I personally believe there's a lot more they can do when it comes
• I only have knowledge of AP Business with Personal Finance, and yes, AP Business with Personal Finance

Summary: The committee heard SB 1067, which would require annual math screening for kindergarten through second grade students beginning in 2028-29 to identify early numeracy difficulties and connect students to evidence-based supports. Senator Weber and supporters, including EdVoice, UC Davis researcher Charles Wilkes, and several education and community advocates, argued that California’s math performance is too low and that early screening would help close gaps before they widen. Opponents, including the California Mathematics Council, county superintendents, and the CTA, said the bill could narrow instruction, overemphasize deficit-based measures, and should instead be paired with stronger investments in teacher training and implementation of the California Mathematics Framework. Committee members generally expressed support for the bill’s goals while discussing how the screener would work and what kinds of follow-up supports would be needed. The committee also heard SB 1110 on child care subsidy administration, which would restructure funding for alternative payment programs and core contracts as the state moves to enrollment-based funding. Supporters said the bill would stabilize child care providers, improve payment timelines, and better reflect the administrative work of enrolling families and managing services; there was no opposition testimony. SB 1374, supported by the CSU and UC systems, would allow public higher education institutions to seek temporary restraining orders when credible threats are directed at a campus rather than a specific person. Supporters described recent campus threats that created safety concerns but did not fit current restraining-order law; there was no opposition. Senator Nilo presented SB 1321, which would direct the State Auditor to review remedial course use and student preparedness at selected UC and CSU campuses after a UC San Diego report showed a sharp decline in incoming students’ math readiness. Supporters argued the audit would help identify gaps in college readiness and the effects of K-12 changes, while some members raised concerns about bypassing the usual legislative audit process; the bill was held on call. The committee then took up SB 1086 on microschools, which would define microschools and direct model ordinances for local land-use regulation. Supporters said it would create a clearer path for small, individualized learning communities, but several members questioned whether the concept was sufficiently defined and whether the state had enough information to draft model ordinances; the bill was also placed on call after a quorum was established. Finally, SB 1181 was presented as a limited pilot program in Central Valley counties to connect schools with regional threat assessment centers when credible safety concerns arise. The author and supporters, including the mother of a student killed in a shooting and several students, said it would improve early intervention and communication; committee members raised privacy and federal-sharing concerns but indicated support, and the bill was moved forward on a vote once quorum was present.

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• Today we have Janice Thomas, in person, here. I think here to testify before us for the first time.
• Williams you may roll those uh Miss Williams you may begin begin begin state<00:13:00.240> your
• Thank you, Miss Williams. I apologize for my shortcomings today. I guess no apologies needed.
• Thank you, Miss Williams. I apologize for my shortcomings today. I guess no apologies are needed.
• I think she's not going to be here in person; she's going to be joining us by Zoom here, and so I'll

Keywords: 00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:30 Approval of Minutes 00:59 Information Items 03:34 Finance and Admin Cabinet 12:31 KY Infrastructure Authority 21:47 Office of Financial Mgmt 23:27 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled informational reports on several bond and lease matters, including school district and board of education debt-service items, upcoming revenue bond issues in Henderson and Jessamine counties, and three advertised lease-space requests for state agencies. Members also reviewed prior lease transactions that had not been approved in November and December; the Finance and Administration Cabinet later canceled and rebid the Harlan County lease and moved ahead with the Perry County lease modification. Additional information items included a Kentucky Communications Network Authority quarterly capital projects report and Eastern Kentucky University asset preservation revisions. The committee then heard from Deputy State Budget Director Janice Thomas on four action items. She reported a $2.85 million USDA-funded renovation at Kentucky State University’s Betty White Building, a $294,000 increase for the Kentucky School for the Deaf’s Middleton Hall renovation, and a $6.1 million restricted-funds scope increase for the KCTCS Science Building Expansion in Elizabethtown. Members asked about how often the statutory 15% increase authority is used for school dormitory and cottage projects and about the competitiveness of construction bids; Thomas said bids are typically competitive but recent estimates have been difficult because of higher material and equipment costs. The committee approved the three action items unanimously and also received a no-action report on a $3.918 million Corrections project to repair and replace the KCIW kitchen drain line. Next, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented seven loans and grants, all of which the committee approved unanimously. The package included sewer and water projects for Frankfort, Sturgis, Scottsville, Morganfield, Western Pulaski County Water District, and Springfield, plus an emergency $5.487 million Kentucky Waters grant for Eddyville after a catastrophic sewer plant failure and weather-related emergency declarations. The projects covered wastewater interceptor and treatment upgrades, sewer collection rehabilitation, water transmission main installation, and planning/design work, with loan terms ranging from five to 30 years and interest rates from 0.5% to 2.25%. Finally, the committee considered a $38.4 million Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit issuance for a 322-unit multifamily rental project in Jefferson County. A member asked how the committee participates in the transaction, and staff explained that it is a conduit issuance and not state debt. The committee then moved to approve the issuance.

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• And I think I missed it.
• And in person, the city clerk, and Julie Danard. She is the executive secretary.
• It's not so bad losing a person, but if you don't have a procedure to transition and bring on a new person
• Is your emergency manager the same person that was there during Michael, or have they moved on?
• I personally...

Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee heard the Auditor General’s operational audit of the City of Mexico Beach, which identified nine findings. The audit cited significant turnover in key management positions, late filing of required annual financial reports, weaknesses in competitive procurement and purchase approval controls, a duplicate payment on stormwater repairs that was later largely refunded, issues with the city accountant’s contract and IRS classification, IT access control problems, and the lack of fraud-reporting policies. Committee members asked about corrective action, and the Auditor General said a follow-up audit is required by statute within 18 months, with no enforcement authority beyond reporting progress back to the committee. Mayor Rich Wolf and city staff responded that the city had experienced major turnover and was rebuilding its finance and administrative team. He said the city had hired a city administrator, financial director, city clerk, and accounting firm, and was working to create policies, procedures, forms, and review processes to address the findings. Members discussed whether the turnover and hurricane-related workload contributed to the problems, and city officials said some of the larger purchases were storm-related and tied to FEMA or emergency work. The committee then received a staff update on enforcement for local governments that have not filed required financial reports. Staff said 400 entities had been notified, and as of the meeting two counties, 33 municipalities, and 48 special districts still owed reports or audits. The committee adopted a motion to proceed under section 11.42, Florida Statutes, including possible withholding of state funds for municipalities and enforcement actions for special districts, with authority for the chair and vice chair to delay action if new information warranted it. Finally, the committee unanimously directed the Auditor General and OPPAGA to conduct the required 2024-2025 audit of the Department of the Lottery, with the Auditor General handling financial, internal control, and compliance issues and OPPAGA developing operational recommendations. Members also briefly discussed whether the committee had reviewed transportation surtaxes and expressed interest in improving the timeliness and transparency of the audit and enforcement process before adjourning.

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• And what I thought about was if the problem is a missing semicolon, the problem is not a missing semicolon
• electricity because of the missing electricity because of the missing punctuation<00:06:26.160><
• Questions for Miss >> Okay, thank you. Questions for Miss Stone. Thank you, Mr.
• I might be missing it.
• Uh, Miss Corp. today. Uh, Miss Corp.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• sorry I'm missing beautiful Rollins. sorry I'm missing beautiful Rollins.
• Miss<00:19:05.840> Martin. Miss Martin. Miss Martin. >> Yes,<00:19:06.960> Mr.
• Miss<00:20:23.440> Von, Miss Von, Miss Von, >> director<00:20:24.640> Larami
• Sorry I'm not there in person.
• good coverage of that from Miss Martin. good coverage of that from Miss Martin.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Oh, did I miss one? Sorry. No, no problem. Thank you. No, it's awkward to see... Did I miss one?
• I can tell you, I have a personal example.
• I can tell you, I have a personal example.
• So the first person to show up to the venue gets in. The other three are out of luck.
• We all approach this to a certain extent from personal experience.

Summary: The committee heard AB 749, which would create a blue ribbon commission to study equitable access to youth sports and recommend a statewide framework, including coaching standards, PE modernization, and funding models to reduce barriers for families. The author and supporters, including youth sports advocates, educators, coaches, and former athletes, argued that sports improve health, school engagement, and long-term opportunity, while noting racial and income disparities in participation. One member raised concerns that a new commission could add cost and regulatory burdens, but the bill was framed as a study measure rather than immediate regulation. The committee also took up AB 549, aimed at coordinating state and local security planning for major upcoming sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympic and Paralympic Games. Supporters said the bill would improve interagency coordination, protect visitors and communities, and help prevent human trafficking and discrimination during mega-events. Members discussed the need to avoid over-policing and to center community values, but the bill advanced on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. AB 1291 addressed ticket purchasing for concerts, sports, and other live events by requiring electronic proof of purchase and allowing it to be used for entry if a ticket cannot be accessed through no fault of the buyer. Supporters said the measure would give consumers more certainty and help address problems in a monopolized ticketing market, while opponents from venues, sports teams, and entertainment groups warned it could undermine anti-scalping tools, create security problems, and burden venues with duplicate or fraudulent proofs of purchase. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended basis to Privacy and Consumer Protection, with the roll held open for absent members. The consent calendar item, AB 644, was also approved.

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• >> Uh, to the testifier, Miss Brower. >> Mr.
• >> Uh uh to the testifier, Miss Brower. >> Uh uh to the testifier, Miss Brower.
• Uh, Miss Brower? >> Mr.
• Um uh so Miss uh Laura Minnesota.
• >> Uh uh Miss Majinti. >> Uh uh Miss Majinti.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• one-on-one and they may hire the person one-on-one and they may hire the person themselves<01:10
• <01:15:17.199> is could they as long as the person is could they as long as the person is
• Um, thank you, Miss Fredette.
• Just for Miss >> Any other questions? Just for Miss Forette,<01:49:05.920> please.
• Okay, are we all set with Miss Fett? Okay, are we all set with Miss Fett?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• None of the students who attend Lifewise classes miss any core curriculum.
• How do I personally define religion? Any faith or belief that anyone wants to practice.
• This is just missed time, right? Correct. But, but there's documentation.
• Yes, and it's an excused absence and the student has to make up any work that they miss.
• Allow for kids to miss regularly and then require them to to catch up on their own.

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• Thank you for being open to a discussion on this, Miss Larson. Any questions for Miss Larson?
• Any other questions for Miss Larson? Thank you so much, Miss Larson. We'll go now to Dr.
• for Miss for Miss Larson<00:32:25.519> thank<00:32:25.720> you<00:32:25.880> so
• so much Miss Larson Larson thank you so much Miss Larson we'll<00:32:28.720> go<00:32:28.919>
• <00:59:18.319> per to $25 a month per person per to $25 a month per person per month<00:59

Bills: HF837

Keywords: health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, 1183, house

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• <01:20:33.920> Representative for Miss Stone. Representative for Miss Stone.
• for Miss Murray?
• I personally don't know myself.
• That's my personal belief. Yep. >> Yep. That's my personal belief. Yep.
• with uh Miss Croll? with uh Miss Croll?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I want to make sure that I have access to the water personally.
• What I'm saying is that if the act of killing another person or persons in an attempted assassination
• I'm sure you all agree with that personally.
• I'm sure you all agree with that personally.
• I'm sure you all agree with that personally.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and heard several member introductions and recognitions. The Rules Chair moved CS/CS/SB 622 to the end of the special order calendar, which was adopted without objection. SB 80 on state land management was temporarily postponed, as were later bills SB 716 and CS/CS/CS/SB 1348. The chamber then took up a series of bills, often substituting House companions and adopting amendments before final passage. Measures approved included a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan (HB 295, 38-0), mitigation banking and land development changes with a phosphate mining lands amendment (CS/CS/SB 492, 35-3), aggravated animal cruelty with a searchable FDLE database and sentencing multiplier (HB 255, 37-0), the Spectrum Alert for missing children with autism and related training/funding (HB 711, 37-0), newborn screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (CS/CS/HB 1089, 36-0), and revisions to the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to expand eligible mitigation projects and adjust approval thresholds (CS/CS/HB 393, 37-0). The Senate also passed workforce education legislation allowing charter schools access to grant funding and expanding money-back guarantees (HB 1145, 37-0), a statewide study on automation and workforce impact (HB 827, 35-0), parole guideline revisions (HB 181, 37-0), court-appointed psychologist procedures in family law cases (HB 901, 37-0), sexual cyber harassment protections covering digitally forged intimate images (HB 1451, 37-0), a home health aide program for medically fragile children with training and reimbursement provisions (CS/CS/SB 1156, 37-0), substance abuse and mental health care changes including 988 oversight and involuntary examination procedures (HB 1091, 37-0), a feasibility study for a statewide pond data database (HB 1359, 37-0), and Department of Law Enforcement housekeeping changes and retired police dog reimbursements (HB 1053, 37-0). The most extensive debate centered on the charter schools bill (HB 443), which expanded charter autonomy, reporting parity, enrollment flexibility, and governance rules; after a delete-all amendment and a friendly amendment, it was placed on the third-reading calendar rather than immediately voted on. Several bills were briefly discussed with concerns about transparency, accountability, funding, and constitutional issues, but all bills brought to a vote during this segment passed.

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• gentle lady from Utah, Miss Mallaloy. gentle lady from Utah, Miss Mallaloy.
• Because it's important to one person and one person only, Donald Trump.
• Because it's important to one person and one person only, Donald Trump.
• Because it's important to one person and one person only, Donald Trump.
• Because it's important to one person and one person only, Donald Trump.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• to person, right?
• to person and dependent on some factors that the person putting together packaging would have no idea
• to person, right?
• to person and dependent on some factors that the person putting together packaging would have no idea
• person to person right varies more from person to person right uh<01:06:52.640> and<01:06:52.799

Bills: HF1672, HF1877, HF1735, HF1734, HF1271, HF1634, HF1615

Keywords: medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis, cannabis flower, cannabis products, dispensary, cannabis retail endorsement, patient protections

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• Am I missing that? Yeah, yeah, yeah. That's.
• Every single person has access to it.
• Jones voting nay Miss please show miss please a voting night showed mr.
• I has miss Thank you Mr. Speaker.
• Chair recognizes miss Rodriguez Ramos to explain her amendment Thank You mr.

Bills: SB2, HB2, HB2000, HB2196, HB213, HB222, HB645, HB1458, HB 1022, HB141, HB502, HB643, HB3093, HB1700, HB 117, SB503, SB2, HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, HB 124, HB2, HB2000, HB2196, HB213, HB222, HB645, HB1458, HB 1022, HB141, HB502, HB643, HB3093, HB1700, HB 117

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance

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• Our recognition of the inherent worth and dignity of every person and of the call to promote justice,
• HR 206 by Capriglione congratulating Annette Ata Yobo on South Lake on her selection as Miss Texas. 2024
• It is my honor to recognize Annette Areobo as our Miss Texas 2024.
• currently completing her MBA at Lamar University and plans to attend law school after her tenure as Miss
• She then went on to be named the first runner-up in the 2025 Miss America pageant last month.

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• Our recognition of the inherent worth and dignity of every person and of the call to promote justice,
• Resolution 206 by Capriglione, congratulating on South Lake on her selection as Miss Texas of 2024.
• It is my honor to recognize Annette Adiobo as our Miss Texas 2024.
• currently completing her MBA at Lamar University and plans to... attend law school after her tenure as Miss
• Miss America pageant last month.

Keywords: 1184, house, all