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• They labor centers are subject to numerous state and federal relations that will continue to apply when
• As we continue to grow as a state, we know that these challenges will only become more comment.
• And if they want to continue on without the state direct support under chapter one, 63 section 53 of
• And there's a statutory trigger, meaning that $7 a month per employee goes up.
• Just I'm not sure how we continue to to advocate for them to spend first.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And you would expect. that upward trajectory to continue.
• I mention that only to say that there is a statutory provision that says if for some reason the state
• But we have continued to see the increase in our membership. As a system...
• Is it likely that that would continue? I mean...
• Well, I would say that, you know, based upon long-term trends it probably won't continue.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• able to continue to continue to expand able to continue to continue to expand this<01:05:13.440>
• up year-over-year so we are continuing up year-over-year so we are continuing to<01:14:35.000>
• also been impressive and um we continue also been impressive and um we continue to<01:19:10.520>
• ever uh which is fantastic we continue ever uh which is fantastic we continue to<01:20:24.760>
• places for Less dollars and we continue places for Less dollars and we continue to<01:20:48.719>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Madam Majority Leader, you may continue.
• I will continue to rise and continue to fight for more and more for this vulnerable population because
• I know that she's going to continue to work with our labor partners who continue to have concerns, so
• As they continue to evolve our technology. We know that it's important.
• So I do appreciate that the author has committed to continuing.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• >> Vice chair. then to add um to continue >> Vice chair. then to add um to continue
• should continue their work. should continue their work.
• westahu that is part of our statutory westahu that is part of our statutory mandate<00:44:22.319
• plan can continue forward. Thank you. plan can continue forward. Thank you.
• recommendation and provides a statutory recommendation and provides a statutory framework<01:12:

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 3019, which would cap ticket resale prices at face value for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to enforce violations. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill and said it preferred a ticket transparency approach focused on upfront disclosure of fees, while supporters argued the measure would curb scalping, bots, and extreme markups. Testimony from the National Independent Venue Association and a concert promoter emphasized that resale does not add inventory and said the bill would protect consumers; committee members questioned DCCA about enforcement and cited examples of very high resale prices for local concerts. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair said the measure would be moved along for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate Bill 3311, which would create the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within DLNR to fund fire-mitigation grants for residential property owners. DLNR supported the bill, saying the need is immediate and that the program is modeled on successful mainland efforts, though the department said it ultimately belongs under the State Fire Marshal once that office has capacity. DCCA’s Insurance Division submitted written comments only. The measure was received without further action in the excerpt. Senate Bill 2979, authorizing DLNR and community-based organizations to enter community co-management agreements for state lands, drew broad support from OHA, community groups, and several individuals, who said the bill would formalize partnerships, strengthen shared responsibility, and help community stewardship efforts. Testifiers clarified that the bill does not require 65-year agreements and said the term should be left to DLNR’s discretion. The committee then moved on without questions or a vote shown in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2351 on the state park special fund, which would allow DLNR to use fund monies for environmental protection programs. DLNR’s state parks administrator opposed the bill, saying the special fund is already fully committed to urgent maintenance and infrastructure needs across an aging park system, and warned that diverting money would weaken the fund’s ability to support parks. The Tax Foundation also submitted written testimony, and a community witness opposed the measure for similar reasons. The excerpt ends as the committee begins Senate Bill 2918, which would require HCDA to establish a community action center in Chinatown; HCDA’s executive director expressed concern about jurisdiction and said the city and county should continue leading that work.

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• That's what he said. um continues to be, as you noted, a gem um continues to be, as you noted, a gem
• and continuously upgraded. and continuously upgraded.
• <00:47:49.520> to Our older adult population continues to Our older adult population continues
• We want to remove the source so that it doesn't continue to have the opportunity to spread.
• It's a statutory suggest language.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh so look forward to continuing to speak to those as all of these items move forward.
• to to continuing to speak to<00:03:55.920> those<00:03:56.239> as<00:03:56.879> as<
• If the agency is able to expand its modeling administratively, this potential statutory authority is
• <00:31:21.279> to completeness, a topic that continues to completeness, a topic that continues
• From our perspective,<00:42:56.240> continued<00:42:56.800> economic perspective, continued

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We discussed the fact that the patient compensation fund continues to be a problem, that it continues
• So I'm confident that this work will continue.
• And we'll continue to do that work.
• It continues to happen in the state because of all of these issues that, again, we need to continue to
• I applaud everybody who is continuing to work on this. It can continue to be worked on.

Bills: HB99, HJR5, HM39, HB206, HB213, SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

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• So that's the statutory limit.
• And then continuing—and I stress the word continuing—but continuing to align the legislative amendments
• Okay, I'll let you continue.
• Please continue. Yes, sir.
• So we continue to hold out.

Summary: The committee met for an informational hearing focused largely on the state capital outlay process and House Bill 2. Roger Husser and Matt Baker of the Division of Administration/Facility Planning and Control described how the office prepares and administers the capital outlay bill, said the bill has grown substantially over five years, and argued that recent changes in culture, staffing, project management, cash-flow analysis, and use of third-party support have more than doubled project expenditures and improved delivery. Members asked about the use and cost of third-party project managers, delegation of smaller projects to agencies, hiring difficulties, and whether the changes represented better interpretation of existing law versus statutory changes. Husser said some statutes were amended, some internal customs were removed, and the office would provide a list of those changes. He also explained that the office is trying to move away from overly rigid practices and toward faster project completion while still following public-bid and oversight rules. A major portion of the discussion centered on the size and structure of the capital outlay bill, especially the gap between Priority 1 cash capacity and the much larger Priority 5 backlog. Husser said the current annual Priority 1 limit is tied to construction inflation and is about $574 million, with additional surplus funds also available, but that the bill contains far more Priority 5 funding than can realistically move in a five-year plan. He and members discussed dormant projects, scope creep, legacy projects that have sat in the bill for years, and the problem of false expectations for non-state entities. Proposed solutions included limiting Priority 5 to five times Priority 1, requiring annual re-endorsement by members, setting district or project caps for non-state projects, requiring time limits and reporting for grant-like non-state projects, placing matches in escrow, requiring design readiness before submission, and consolidating the many existing reporting requirements into one clearer report. Members also discussed bundling multiple projects under one agency project, which the House had begun piloting for LSU, UL Lafayette, Southern, and DOTD, and which Husser said could improve flexibility, reduce overappropriation, and better reflect actual spending. Baker then explained cash-flow management and the commitment process, saying FPC now analyzes projects annually to estimate what can actually be spent in the next fiscal year and uses commitments to allow projects to proceed when future-year funding is expected. He said overappropriations can result from poor cash-flow estimates, delays, dormant projects, or projects coming in under budget, and that the office is already reworking cash-flow assumptions and reappropriating savings where possible. Members also raised concerns about change orders and low bids; staff said project managers review change orders closely, require concurrence on non-state projects, and sometimes reduce scope to keep projects within budget. After FPC’s presentation, the committee heard the beginning of Louisiana Economic Development’s capital outlay discussion, where LED explained that its projects generally fall into three categories, including the Economic Development Awards Program and Site Readiness Program, both used to support targeted economic development and job creation.

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• The Seahawks are playing this weekend, too, and, you know. continue on.
• President, let's just continue to cheer with them.
• President, let's just continue to cheer with them.
• I know I won't live forever, but I will continue to work on this.
• It updates New Mexico's statutory definitions for...

Keywords: 996, all

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• I'd like to thank the Lieutenant Governor for his continued trust in me throughout this process.
• next few weeks to craft a final budget that will stay well within all of our constitutional and ...statutory
• I think that's all the business we have today, so we'll look forward to continuing the process.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• colleagues to um the Senate Finance Room, and I'd like to thank the Lieutenant Governor for his continued
• next few weeks to craft a final budget that will stay well within all of our constitutional and statutory
• differences, um, and I think that's all the business we have today, so we'll look forward to, um, continuing

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• The state board of Accountancy will continue to have the authority to regulate out of state licenses
• So what we're asking is that you help us, help our businesses continue to grow stronger.
• This is becoming increasingly difficult as the number of local newspapers continue to decline.
• This continuing education requirement can help them identify signs of potential use when interacting
• Uh, cosmetologists and barbers currently must complete 4 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

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• If there is ambiguity, then our case law and experts have put out canons of statutory construction that
• One, it has to do with statutory interpretation, constitutional or the Delaware Code.
• And if I was fortunate to be confirmed, that's something that I would look forward to continuing to focus
• This bill would allow the DOE to continue to receive reports in the future.
• This bill would allow the DOE to continue to receive reports in the future, as it clarifies that all

Summary: The Senate Executive Committee met in hybrid format and first considered two gubernatorial judicial appointments. Morgan T. Zurn, nominated to the Delaware Supreme Court, described her background in public service, the Court of Chancery, DOJ, and federal clerkship, and answered extensive questions about judicial philosophy, precedent, statutory interpretation, access to justice, AI and deepfakes, corporate law stability, civility, social media, and public confidence in the courts. Christy N. Vitola, nominated to be Commissioner of Family Court, discussed her Delaware upbringing, legal career in family law and child support, and experience with pro se litigants and high-volume dockets; she was questioned about handling family court cases efficiently, the best interests of the child, and correcting calculation errors. No votes on the nominations were taken during the portion shown. The committee then moved to legislation. House Bill 443, concerning background checks for volunteers and mentors in the Department of Education’s mentoring program, was presented as a technical update to allow DOE to continue receiving wrap-back reports and to ensure mentors undergo state and federal criminal background checks. There was no public comment or committee debate on the bill. House Bill 431 with House Amendment 1, sponsored by Representative Bush and Senator Hoffner, would allow composting of yard waste, food residue, and other organic materials to divert waste from landfills, extend landfill life, reduce disposal costs, support farmers by returning nutrients to the soil, and reduce methane emissions; it also preserves county/local control over siting and inspection. Senator Townsend asked whether composting was currently allowed, and Senator Hoffner explained that the bill would authorize it under the stated controls. No public comment was offered on either bill. At the close of the meeting, the chair noted that the bills and nominee backers had been circulated for signatures. Senator Hocker moved to adjourn, Senator Townsend seconded, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• Some of those are statutory, some of those are within FHSAA bylaws and policies.
• So the private schools that hold membership with the FHSAA do not currently have any statutory rights
• They can continue to participate at the high school level.
• So they get that piece, but we continue to point them toward those resources that we've worked alongside
• so that's probably... ...that's probably an area that we really need to take a look at about the continued

Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met to discuss Florida’s current “sports choice” rules and high school NIL policy, then heard and passed HB 151. FHSAA officials and Sarasota County Schools staff explained eligibility rules for student-athletes, including GPA, age, semester limits, physicals, insurance, and the different participation options for traditional public, charter, home education, Florida Virtual, and private school students. Members focused on how controlled open enrollment works, whether private school students can play at public schools and vice versa, transfer timing and capacity limits, recruiting restrictions, and the role of local district policies. Sarasota officials said about 400 students in their county participate through non-traditional athletic arrangements, and FHSAA said statewide there are 5,460 non-traditional student-athlete forms on file out of roughly 280,000 student-athletes. The committee then reviewed Florida’s high school NIL framework. FHSAA said students in grades 9-12 may enter NIL deals, with no income cap, but they are barred from agreements involving adult entertainment, alcohol, tobacco/vaping, cannabis, controlled substances, gambling, weapons, political or social activism, and NIL collectives. Students must have a written contract and cannot use school logos or uniforms without permission. FHSAA said about 25 students statewide had NIL deals so far, and Sarasota was first to file. Members raised concerns about recruiting, taxes, financial literacy, mental health, and whether students should be treated as employees, while district staff said they provide education and financial literacy resources but do not review contracts. After the discussion, the committee took up HB 151 by Rep. Abbott. The bill allows students at FHSAA-member private schools to participate in sports at another member school when their own school does not offer that sport, and it removes the current 200-student enrollment limit. An amendment clarifying the private-school language was adopted without objection. A public witness from a small private school supported the bill, saying it would let the school join FHSAA without losing local athletic access for its students. Despite some members raising fairness and funding concerns, the bill passed on a 15-0 vote and was reported favorably.

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• Chairman, what I would suggest we do is start the hearing and just break to take to continue the vote
• And I hope that that would continuing in the future.
• First, as a member of the President's team, I would fulfill my statutory role of providing objective
• If confirmed, I would ensure that this investment continues to pay off.
• So yes, so continue to work on that as well.

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• I hope that continues to next week.
• House File 99 continues the conversation of this committee around supportive housing.
• Please introduce yourself for the record and continue with your testimony. Thank you, Mr.
• These amazing youth are inspiring and continue to teach us all.
• If we continue to make strides in bettering the lives of our children.

Bills: HF2115, HF2276, HF1644, HF99, HF2068, HF2707, HF2704, HF2406, HF1674, HF1579

Keywords: human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator

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• C contracts is is is this concept of continuity of care?
• That's a statutory require profit sharing mechanism.
• That is something we continuously monitor.
• So certainly that is something that we continue to monitor.
• So we look forward to having that continue data.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Well, the statutory requirement that requires them to is what's being deleted.
• Well, the statutory requirement that requires them to is what's being deleted.
• Well, the statutory requirement that requires them to is what's being deleted.
• And then as the bill progresses, it continues to graduate upward.
• And then as the bill progresses, it continues to graduate upward.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 4 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened, confirmed a quorum, received an invocation from Dr. Lenon Duncan, and led the pledge of allegiance. Routine business followed, including unanimous consent to dispense with reading the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including a governmental affairs representative, a doctor of the day and medical student, a county leadership group, agricultural youth council participants, a former senator’s spouse, and MSMS students. The chamber then took up several appropriations and finance measures. Senate Bill 2189, the transfer bill for state funds and agency budget setup, passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 2190 increased the Working Cash Stabilization Reserve Fund minimum balance from 10% to 15% of general fund revenue; supporters said it would strengthen the state’s fiscal position, and it passed by morning roll call after no questions. Senate Bill 2480, a capacity project bill providing $265 million from CAPEX to MDOT for highway projects in Madison and Rankin counties and initial work on Highway 90, was amended to make it effective upon passage and then passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 2832 extended the railroad tax credit repealer to 2029, and Senate Bill 2847 required state and local tax calculations to round to the nearest nickel in response to the federal penny phaseout; both passed by morning roll call. The Senate also approved Senate Bill 2191, which expands the purposes for which municipal use tax funds may be spent to include sidewalk repair and building acquisition/rehabilitation, after questions about municipal and subdivision sidewalks. Senate Bill 2885 created the Mississippi Work and Save Program, a voluntary retirement savings option for small employers and employees, with the sponsor emphasizing that participation is optional and that the program is intended to help workers without access to retirement plans; it passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 2834, the omnibus tag bill, and Senate Bill 2838, the omnibus qualified resort area bill, were each amended with committee substitutes and passed by morning roll call. Later, the Senate suspended the rules and took up a large block of resolutions and commemorative measures, including sympathy and congratulatory resolutions, arts awards, sports championships, and other recognitions, along with House concurrent resolutions and two House bills designating observances. The transcript ends while the clerk is reading the long list of titles in the block.

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• And continue to do, so there's a lot of things throughout the course of this project that we continue
• No statutory or legal requirement as far as I'm aware.
• If this continue, we are losing such a vital workforce that are the scientists.
• uninterrupted and have continued to do so for half a decade.
• And so it's important that we continue to fund it so that California continues to be competitive in this

Keywords: 988, house, all