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• So it defines what a controlling identity is.
• It really puts in guardrails and actually gives a lot of local control, which I We need it in this space
• can control the sail.
• These SRHS grants are used for birth control, mental health care, hepatitis vaccines.
• I just believe we need to have a new focus on how we are going to control costs.

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• by Republicans and a Senate controlled by Republicans and a Senate controlled<00:35:27.119> by
• by Republicans and a White controlled by Republicans and a White House<00:35:28.560> controlled
• Republican controlled completely Republican controlled government,<00:35:52.240> every<00:35:
• being passed our way with zero control being passed our way with zero control of<01:20:17.199>
• And I can't control that.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• uh some of them are for flood control uh some of them are for flood control<00:14:59.360> i<00
• They require certain levels of controls or types of controls depending upon the industry, whereas we
• They require certain levels of controls or types of controls depending upon the industry, whereas we
• They require certain levels of controls or types of controls depending upon the industry, whereas we
• They require certain levels of controls or types of controls depending upon the industry, whereas we

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Chair Alvarez: Alana Zimmer, Florida Gaming Control Commission waves in support.
• I know the speed limit is 55 when it is posted. I know if I am going 57, I broke the law.
• The defendants have complete control over their questions.
• The defendant is representing themselves. with actual control preserved.
• It is only asking questions to the defendant who will keep control of the case.

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• Entities with flood control, planning, and management responsibilities.
• It's our, we call it our Phase One Flood Control Project located in the southeast area of the county.
• , pump stations, and flood control or mitigation infrastructure are all examples of eligible projects
• TWDB stations collect precipitation, wind direction, wind speed, air temperature, relative humidity,
• Changing the allocation in a particular flood control, like in Texas, is way more difficult.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• Is there any kind of thermostat control?
• I need to fix that... yeah the same temperature control situations exist with cold as well.
• What other things are CDC are looking at to help control temperature in cells?
• topic that fans, while they can be helpful in many situations, in certain situations, can actually speed
• Still have the same temperature control issues and because they were all built to the 89 degree standard

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Every hospital system struggles with achieving a balanced payer mix, but HCMC has less control over this
• 07.080> less a balanced payer mix, but HCMC has less a balanced payer mix, but HCMC has less control
• 08.400> than<00:03:08.680> any<00:03:09.000> other<00:03:09.200> system, control
• over this than any other system, control over this than any other system, driving<00:03:10.640> massive
• >> We've got to speed it up a little, Mr.

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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• So we don't believe there's any quality control issues or any effect on the craft that they're performing
• every day. ...control issues or any effect on the craft that they're performing every day because we're
• ... ...this government out of your way without affecting the quality control of what you're doing and
• It's deregulation that punishes qualified professionals while handing more market control to a smaller
• It's pretty much what they have to do to conduct business in the state, to stay up to speed on all the

Summary: The committee first took up a local beverage-license bill for the World Equestrian Center in Marion County. The sponsor described the facility’s size, economic impact, and rapid expansion, and explained that the bill would direct DBPR to issue a special license for qualifying equestrian sports facilities. After questions about whether the carve-out would set a precedent for other businesses, the sponsor said the unique facts of the facility justified the bill. An amendment narrowed the off-premises alcohol authority so the license would allow beer and wine only for off-premises sales, while still allowing on-premises sales of all alcoholic beverages and a standalone bar on the premises. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 16-1, with Representative Rayner voting no. The committee then heard PCS for HB 1461, a broad regulatory-reform bill that would repeal continuing education requirements for certain licensed professionals, eliminate several boards/councils/commissions at DBPR and DACS, remove some secondary licenses, and expand licensure pathways. The sponsors argued that most complaints are already handled administratively, that the boards create bureaucracy and cost, and that the bill would improve efficiency without changing initial licensure standards. Members raised concerns about whether DBPR has the subject-matter expertise to replace professional boards, especially for engineering, harbor pilots, electrical work, home inspection, architecture, interior design, and related fields, and about whether removing continuing education could weaken public safety and code compliance. Public testimony on the PCS was mixed but leaned strongly against the bill from affected professions. Opponents from architecture, electrical contracting, home inspection, geology, interior design, real estate, and related groups argued that the boards provide technical expertise, discipline, and updated knowledge tied to changing building codes and safety standards, and that continuing education is important for public protection. Some supporters, including representatives of CPAs and landscape architects, said they appreciated efforts to streamline licensing and reduce anti-competitive barriers but still had concerns about specific provisions. The committee adopted two amendments: one requiring 30 days’ notice for an address change for a prescription sales business, and a second technical amendment. No final vote on the PCS was taken in the portion provided.

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• Duffy's decision to invite representatives from external organizations to visit the FAA Air Traffic Control
• later, after the Congress passed our law requiring a new SMS, he was still there and could have helped speed
• process to include stronger authentication methods, real-time carrier verification, and implement controls
• associated with theft of inbound shipments, and what actions do you believe that Customs and Border Control
• way that we're going to be able to peer into those organized networks and dismantle the command and control

Keywords: Committee, Transportation, aviation safety, confirmation, Lieutenant Commander, Deputy Secretary, Bradbury, Hafensteiner, aircraft incidents

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened to consider the promotion of Coast Guard Lieutenant Samuel Hafensteiner to Lieutenant Commander and the nomination of Stephen Bradbury as Deputy Secretary of Transportation. The meeting highlighted ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety, especially in light of recent aircraft incidents. Members discussed the critical need for knowledgeable leadership within the Department of Transportation to address these safety challenges effectively. Mr. Bradbury's background as a former General Counsel of the Department was presented as a strong asset for the role he seeks.

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• ASKING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENTS THAT WE ARE ASKING FOR WHICH IS SOMETHING THAT IS WHOLLY WITHIN YOUR CONTROL
• YEARS IS BEING EATEN UP BY ALL THESE COSTS THAT ARE COMPLETELY 100 PERCENT TOTALLY OUT OF THE CLERKS CONTROL
• RECOGNIZE THAT WE ARE NOT AS SEPARATE ENTITY WITHIN YOUR BUDGET AND YOU DON'T HAVE A WHOLE LOT OF CONTROL
• MOST CIVIL TRAFFIC, LIKE YOUR AVERAGE SPEEDING TICKET GET DIVVIED UP SOMEWHERE AT LIKE 22 TO 25 DIFFERENT
• CHECKING US IN TO VISIT OUR LOVED ONES PLAYING GAMES AND DRINKING COFFEE AND HAVING SNACKS IN THE CONTROL

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Something that we're actively looking at is how are we scaling our controls to risk, not one size controls
• So that control was bypassed. And as a result, the invoices were paid more than once.
• Nobody says we have to get a driver's license and drive, but we have to know the speed.
• The Controller is the Chief Procurement Officer of the state, and then by my position...
• And those, they followed, it was done as a random control trial, and then they followed.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Uh, more importantly, we're behind Florida in high speed rail.
• This bill will repeal the outdated ban that blocks state investment in high-speed rail and DirectT dot
• to partner with a private entity to build a state of the art high-speed rail connecting Dallas, Austin
• Let's build a high-speed rail that creates jobs, boost commerce, cuts emissions, and most importantly
• anti high speed rail.

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• transmitted by Auto automated speed transmitted by Auto automated speed enforcement<00:02:37.280
• enforcement devices, speed cameras, if you will.
• This legislation would allow for automated speed enforcement devices to transmit vehicle speed and an
• would allow for automated speed would allow for automated speed enforcement<00:04:28.600> devices
• they're approaching an automated speed they're approaching an automated speed enforcement<00:05:

Keywords: Roll Call 00:23 Roll Call Approval of Minutes 00:57 HB 664 Discussion 01:26 HB 664 Vote 08:25 HB 682 Discussion 10:46 HB 682 Vote 12:12 HB 493 Discussion 13:00 HB 493 Vote 20:20 HJR 5 Discussion 21:14 HJR 5 Vote 25:08 Kavis and Sherriff’s Inspection Discussion 27:40 Admin. Reg Consideration 35:40, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met with a quorum, approved prior meeting minutes, and then took up several transportation-related measures. House Bill 664, concerning work zone safety, was amended by the committee to clarify that a peace officer may issue a citation based on images from an automated speed enforcement device. Representative John Blanton said the bill was prompted by the 2019 death of Jared Lee Helton in a work zone and is intended to slow drivers, protect workers, and improve safety. The bill would allow automated devices to transmit speed and rear license plate images to an officer, require active worker presence and warning signage with flashing lights, keep the $500 fine, and direct fines to the work zone safety fund. After questions about whether citations would be mailed and whether a worker must be present, the committee adopted the amendment and reported HB 664 favorably with expressions of opinion that it should pass. House Bill 682, sponsored by Representative Ken Upchurch, was also amended by a committee substitute and reported favorably. The bill gives cable operators and broadband providers the same reimbursement treatment as other public utilities when their facilities must be relocated for construction projects. House Bill 493, sponsored by Representative Steve Pollock, was taken up next and, after a committee substitute was adopted, was reported favorably. Pollock described the bill as a transparency measure for towing and storage, creating a certification process through the Transportation Cabinet, requiring public rate sheets, and setting rates to be reasonable and customary in Kentucky. The substitute removed an initial $1,500 cap, extended notice timing to up to five days in some cases, and clarified fees related to investigations and fatalities. Senators asked about regional differences in towing rates, and Pollock said the cabinet would consider different situations and that posted rates would govern. House Joint Resolution 5, designating honorary road and bridge names, was amended by both a committee substitute and committee amendment and then reported favorably. Representative Josh Branscum said the resolution honors various Kentuckians and is especially in memory of Russell County Deputy Joshua Fipps, who was killed in the line of duty in September 2024. The committee approved the resolution and a title amendment. Later in the meeting, Senator Armstrong asked to be recorded as voting aye on HB 664, HB 682, and HB 493. The committee also received an update from Transportation Cabinet IT Director Heather Stout on the CAVIS system, including improved performance, upcoming integration with KY ELT, centralized lien management, online boat renewals, permanent fleet plates, rolling replating changes, temporary tag printing, insurance modernization, and an electronic sheriff’s inspection system expected to reduce fraud and streamline transfers. No vote was taken on the CAVIS update, and the committee also began consideration of a referred administrative regulation on hazardous materials endorsement requirements.

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• So everything is still in your hand and under your control.
• Lord, I would like to lift up Everything is still in your hand and under your control.

Bills: SCR12, HB221, HB509, HCR58, SB78, SB25, SB80, SB132, SB155, SB157, SB202, SB228, SB250, SB414, SB433, SB479, SB513, SCR9, SCR58, SB65, SB215, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR32, HB17, HB41, HB73, HB223, HB244, HB759, HB906, HB966, HB1006, HB1009, HB1086, HB1107, HB1112, HB1215, HB1242, SB217, SB283, SB469, HB36, HB42, HB74, HB119, HB159, HB259, HB302, HB414, HB459, HB776, HB848, HB956, HB1017, HB1028, HB1095, SB208, SB312, SB382, SB389, HB210, HB258, HB359, HB368, HB468, HB552, HB732, HB784, HB870, HB953, HB1117, HB1236

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, Mississippi River bridge, Trump Expressway, transportation, federal funding, Louisiana highways, injection wells, public hearing, geologic sequestration, environmental impact, public comment, Ascension Parish, state capitol, economic development, community partnership, celebration day

Transcript Highlights:

• So everything is still in your hand and under your control.
• Everything is still in your hand and under your control.

Bills: SCR12, HB221, HB509, HCR58, SB78, SB25, SB80, SB132, SB155, SB157, SB202, SB228, SB250, SB414, SB433, SB479, SB513, SCR9, SCR58, SB65, SB215, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR32, HB17, HB41, HB73, HB223, HB244, HB759, HB906, HB966, HB1006, HB1009, HB1086, HB1107, HB1112, HB1215, HB1242, SB217, SB283, SB469, HB36, HB42, HB74, HB119, HB159, HB259, HB302, HB414, HB459, HB776, HB848, HB956, HB1017, HB1028, HB1095, SB208, SB312, SB382, SB389, HB210, HB258, HB359, HB368, HB468, HB552, HB732, HB784, HB870, HB953, HB1117, HB1236

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, Mississippi River bridge, Trump Expressway, transportation, federal funding, Louisiana highways, injection wells, public hearing, geologic sequestration, environmental impact, public comment, Ascension Parish, state capitol, economic development, community partnership, celebration day

Summary: The Senate met with 29 members present, heard a prayer and national anthem presentation, and approved the journal without objection. The chamber then received multiple messages from the House on conference committee reports and concurrence actions, and took up a long calendar of Senate resolutions and House/Senate bills returned from the House with amendments. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including commendations and requests for reports or studies, while others were left over or returned to the calendar. The Senate concurred in or adopted amendments on a series of bills covering registrar compensation (SB 25), broadband administration and reimbursement (SB 80), school safety master key boxes (SB 132), dental coverage for cancer treatment (SB 155), paid parental leave for educators (SB 157), election supervisor compensation days (SB 202), water utility service line replacement funding (SB 228), weight management services through the Office of Group Benefits (SB 250), medical debt protection (SB 414), Medicaid coverage of weight-loss medication (SB 443), and design-build authority for vertiport facilities (SB 513). It also adopted a House concurrent resolution urging backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge (HCR 32). One bill, SB 479 on removal of certain judges, had its amendments rejected and was sent to conference. The chamber then considered conference committee reports on several measures. Reports were adopted on SB 312 (labor organization dues and fees), SB 208 (veterans services and VA-related restrictions), SB 382 (workers’ compensation advisory council and reimbursement schedule timing), SB 389 (agent and athlete registration and fee review), and multiple House bills including HB 359 (party primary qualifying rules), HB 368 (New Orleans historic preservation lien procedures), HB 468 (wholesale residential real estate definitions), HB 552 (DWI-related responsive verdict language), HB 732 (motor vehicle fines/fees and hybrids), HB 870 and HB 1236 (pharmacy benefit manager and insurance provisions), and HB 1117 (prescription period issues). HB 210 on retroactivity was also adopted after debate. Several conference reports were temporarily passed over or returned to the calendar, including HB 953, and the Senate adjourned to reconvene the next morning for final work.

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• <00:04:58.280> Grant agency's internal process controls Grant agency's internal process controls
• <00:47:31.079> with new providers um get up to speed with new providers um get up to speed
• Again, I have no control over that, nor do you. You just get to watch.
• Again, I have no control over that, nor do you. You just get to watch.
• Again, I have no control over that, nor do you. You just get to watch.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard a presentation from Department of Children, Youth, and Families Commissioner Tiki Brown on the department’s 2025 budget and transition plans. Brown said the governor’s budget pairs targeted reductions with modest investments, resulting in net general fund savings, while preserving core safety-net programs. Major proposals included funding for program integrity, modernization of the child welfare SSIS system, compliance changes for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), operating adjustments, and a transition account reallocation as the new department continues moving programs from other agencies through July 1, 2025. A large portion of the discussion focused on CCAP fraud prevention and oversight. Brown and Assistant Commissioner Diane Hy explained that the proposed statewide electronic attendance recordkeeping system would replace retroactive paper-based attendance reporting with more timely data, making it harder to falsify attendance and claim payments improperly. Brown also said the department is working with the Department of Human Services Office of Inspector General and other partners on compliance and fraud controls. Senators pressed for more detail on current enforcement, whether payments can be withheld for violations, and whether recent media reports showed gaps in oversight; Brown said payments can be stopped for false attendance records, suspended or revoked licenses, or fraud allegations, but not for health and safety violations alone. The committee also reviewed other budget-neutral policy changes, including expanding permanency support services for relative foster care and tribal equivalents, strengthening tribal child welfare grants, updating TEACH scholarship rules for early childhood educators, and adjusting the Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program to create a special revenue fund and extend a 10% payment increase to tribally licensed programs and programs on tribal reservation land. Brown also described a $1.5 million annual reduction to restorative practices grants, leaving a smaller ongoing base. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• the good actor which is controlling the good actor which is controlling the good actors then that's
• simply verbal to control simply verbal to control someone Dr hot excuse me uh verbally to someone Dr
• of a of a control somebody to to the use of a of a control somebody to to the use of a of a less than
• they were just driving and they speeding they were just driving and they speeding they were just driving
• limit driving 56 M an hour if the speed limit driving 56 M an hour if the speed limit 55 and I'm driving

Bills: HCR 21, HCR 22, HCR 23, HCR 24, HCR 25, HCR 26, HCR 27, HCR 31, HCR 41, HCR 42, HCR 43, HCR 44, HCR 45, HCR 52, HCR 53, HCR 66, HCR 67, HCR 73, HR 8, HR 10, HR 13, HR 20, HR 21, HR 50, HR 59, HR 61, HR 71, HR 74, HR 79, HR 84, HR 86, HR 90, HR 91, HR 102, HR 103, HR 107, HR 113, HR 125, HR 126, HR 132, HR 142, HR 145, HR 149, HR 150, HR 152, HR 167, HR 179, HR 181, HR 183, HR 186, HR 192, HR 196, HR 199, HR 207, HR 211, HR 212, HR 213, HR 216, HR 249, HR 256, HR 259, HR 261, HR 263, HR 272, HR 281, HR 285, HR 294, HR 295, HR 300, HR 305, HR 311, HR 313, HR 315, HR 316, HR 323, HR 331, HR 339, HR 340, HR 346, HR 349, HR 352, HR 357, HR 358, HR 360, HR 363, HR 374, HR 377, HCR 20, HCR 28, HCR 30, HCR 32, HCR 49, HR 14, HR 15, HR 19, HR 23, HR 24, HR 25, HR 26, HR 27, HR 29, HR 47, HR 48, HR 55, HR 56, HR 66, HR 85, HR 92, HR 93, HR 95, HR 96, HR 140, HR 155, HR 164, HR 204, HR 241, HR 242, HR 250, HR 253, HR 260, HR 262, HR 265, HR 279, HR 310, HR 312, HR 328, HR 332, HR 359, HR 362, HR 367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• <01:12:40.960> for more autonomy to local control for more autonomy to local control for counties
• So these are absolute control over.
• , some control, some control, but<02:39:03.520> this<02:39:03.760> language<02:39:04.160
• not just only taking away local control not just only taking away local control for<02:50:44.240
• <03:55:23.520> are are areas that their local control are are areas that their local control

Keywords: 981, all

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• And they should control the flow of information.
• It puts the patient in better control from.
• under our control.
• Somebody may be controlling that behind the scenes, I don't know.
• I was very anxious to figure out how to control the disease, get on therapy.

Bills: HB5141, HB4638, HB2264, HB2035, HB4813, HB4408, HB2684, HB1621, HB2300, HB216, HB3829, HB4466, HB1747, HB2284, HB3614, HB2587, HB3219, HB3318, HB5147, HB4014, HB216

Keywords: lease, state property, public purpose, Travis County, Health and Human Services, pharmaceutical initiative, drug distribution, healthcare services, generic drugs, advanced pharmaceuticals, cost savings, mental health, patient discharge, medical records, health care professionals, substance use, family involvement, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions

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• So it depends on the speed. It’s $15 or $20, with all the fees included.
• It depends on the speed that you choose for the internet services, yes.
• I think all of us know the importance of having high-speed internet.
• We are committed to building high-speed 100% fiber networks in nine states.
• Quick question: what are the speeds for the $15 a month? Sure, great question.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy opened its hearing with testimony on several broadband, towing, and rideshare-related bills. The first major issue was H. 3470/S. 2259, which would add data privacy and integrity protections for transportation network driver information. Rideshare drivers and labor advocates strongly opposed the bill, saying it would delay implementation of Question 3, which Massachusetts voters approved to give rideshare drivers a path to unionize. Drivers described low pay, deactivations, harassment, safety risks, and the need for a union to negotiate fairer working conditions. Legal and labor experts testified that the bill was largely duplicative of existing law and regulations and would unnecessarily postpone drivers’ organizing rights. No vote was taken on the bill during the hearing. The committee also heard extensive testimony on broadband affordability and access bills, including S. 2318/H. 3527 and related measures. Supporters, including legislators, digital equity advocates, senior advocates, and service providers, said low-income households need a permanent affordable broadband option after the federal Affordable Connectivity Program ended. They argued that internet access is now essential for jobs, school, health care, housing, and daily life, and supported a flat-rate low-income plan around $15 per month with protections such as no installation fees or termination fees. Opponents from cable and wireless industry groups argued the bills would impose artificial price mandates, discourage investment, and reduce consumer choice, noting that providers already offer discounted programs. The committee also heard support for broadband deployment and pole-attachment streamlining bills, with providers and municipal broadband advocates saying permitting delays and pole access bottlenecks slow expansion and raise costs. Additional testimony covered H. 3566, which would exempt municipal broadband projects from surety bond requirements, and towing-related bills including S. 2235, H. 3507, H. 3516, and H. 3482. Insurance and anti-fraud witnesses supported stronger towing protections, saying some towers charge excessive fees and hold vehicles hostage, while one witness urged broader consumer safeguards. The hearing ended after the chairs shortened testimony to fit the room schedule, asked for final comments on remaining bills, and then adjourned by motion and voice vote.