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• We were duly elected by our constituents to make these decisions.
• Murphy. uh chamber we're here people have uh chamber we're here people have elected<00:51:19.040>
• us to make these decisions um elected us to make these decisions um instead<00:51:21.920> of<
• Well, it's actually not shocking because it's part for the course.
• part for the course it is part<01:19:34.280> for<01:19:34.440> the<01:19:34.560> course

Keywords: 1183, house

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• After the election, there were property owners who contacted me.
• And for any school district levy or bond election, that language would no longer be required.
• <00:20:09.640> Committee,<00:20:10.040> so Elections Committee, so Elections Committee,
• McQuay: And then the same with the bond election question.
• going to happen if Harris gets elected. going to happen if Harris gets elected.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It was drafted as elected officials.
• It was drafted as elected officials. It was drafted as elected officials.
• <00:25:47.960> with elected officials who are elected with elected officials who are elected
• 25:49.200> the<00:25:49.320> people an election certificate from the people an election
• you know, I drafted the bill elected you know, I drafted the bill elected officials<00:26:22.440

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:57:02.000> election rein in corruption in our elect election rein in corruption in our
• duplicitous dual elections duplicitous dual elections for<03:48:59.840> unionization.
• And yes, IBW is a good union. elections. We have the primary and we elections.
• So, there are two elections. elections. elections.
• democratically elected representatives. democratically elected representatives.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Of course, our major revenues— Fund is how everything is shaped and how we make decisions.
• Of course, our major revenues, taxes, fees, and we'll get into that—you'll see a list of those.
• requires something else or a change in the election process.
• It's election cycles.
• It's election cycles.

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs convened with a quorum and took up SB 308, a bill related to the Florida Museum of Black History. The bill would establish a Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and direct it to work with a supporting nonprofit foundation, while also requiring the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners to provide administrative assistance and staffing until planning, design, and engineering are complete. With no appearance forms or debate, the committee voted the bill favorably. The remainder of the meeting was an informational briefing from the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities on local government budgeting practices. Presenters explained how counties and cities develop budgets, the legal framework governing property taxes and other revenues, the distinction between restricted and unrestricted funds, and the role of constitutional officers, public safety, debt, pensions, and capital planning. They emphasized that most local revenues are restricted by law, that general funds are the main discretionary source, and that local governments must balance annual budgets while meeting mandated service levels. The presenters also discussed how property taxes, fees, local option taxes, and state-shared revenues support local services, and they highlighted the fiscal pressures created by public safety, emergency management, infrastructure, and retirement costs. Members asked questions about the share of local revenue that is unrestricted and the implications for any proposal to eliminate property taxes. The presenters responded that only a portion of county and municipal revenue is flexible, with much of it dedicated to specific purposes by law.

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• THIS BILL PROPOSES AN AMENDMENT FOR THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL AD VALOREM
• THIS OF COURSE IS A CONCERN FOR US AS A COMMUNITY AS A MUNICIPALITY WITH THE ADDITIONAL LOSS OF REVENUE
• THEY DON'T HAVE THESE AND PRIVATE SERVICE THEY CAN GO ONLINE AND LOOK AT THE DIVISION OF ELECTIONS.
• NOR DOES IT WEAKEN ON TRANSPARENCY BUT THERE IS NO PUBLIC INTEREST EXPLOITING ELECTED OFFICIALS.
• THIS IS US INTERIM INDIVIDUALS WHO RUN FOR ELECTED OFFICE DO NOT FIND THEMSELVES AND FAMILIES HAVING

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The last thing I would just, you know, President Trump got elected, right?
• The last thing I would just, you know, President Trump got elected, right?
• The last thing I would just, you know, President Trump got elected, right?
• geothermal unit somehow your elect geothermal unit somehow your elect electricity<00:39:29.440><
• Of course, it got blocked.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 620 requires that, to qualify for nomination or election to a federal, state, county, or
• , the bill requires the same disclosure of dual citizenship for candidates seeking nomination or election
• , the bill requires the same disclosure of dual citizenship for candidates seeking nomination or election
• litigation financing, the bill directs, and this is a consumer protection part of it, directs the course
• I'm going to ask if you could just take a moment and explain how this bill helps elected officials as

Bills: S0144, S0192, S0332, S0532, S0620, S0694, S0820, S0888, S1000, S1224, S1396, S1500

Keywords: public records, employee protection, Judicial Qualifications Commission, information exemption, confidentiality, chiropractic physician, chiropractor, patient trust funds, escrow, advance payments, prepaid treatment, trust account, fiduciary duty, patient property, Florida Statutes 460.413, Board of Chiropractic Medicine, disciplinary action, commingling of funds, client funds, medical billing

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and first postponed SB 532. It then heard and approved SB 620, which requires candidates for federal, state, county, district, judicial, and school board office to disclose any citizenship other than U.S. citizenship. The bill drew one waiver in opposition from Common Cause and passed 8-0. The committee also heard SB 1396 on litigation financing consumer protection. Supporters said it would add transparency, limit funder control over litigation, and require disclosure of foreign entities involved in funding; opponents argued it would create strategic advantages for defendants and could burden plaintiffs. The bill passed 7-2. The committee later approved SB 192, repealing a $1,500 cap on patient funds held in trust by chiropractic physicians, and SB 888, extending limits on indemnity and insurance requirements for design professionals in private contracts; both passed unanimously among those voting. The committee also approved several Judiciary-related measures. CS/SB 332, as amended, creates a narrow temporary public meetings/public records exemption for certain pre-suit Burt Harris litigation strategy discussions by local governments, and passed 7-0. SB 820, which strengthens quarterly reporting requirements for problem-solving courts, passed 10-0. SB 1500, implementing probate process recommendations to raise small-estate thresholds, clarify access to safe deposit boxes, and improve enforcement in uncontested probate, also passed 10-0. SB 144, creating a public records exemption for personal information of current and former Judicial Qualifications Commission employees and their families due to harassment concerns, passed 9-1. The committee then approved CS/SB 1224, as amended, making it a third-degree felony to fraudulently obtain possession of a rental unit through false written statements, counterfeit documents, or impersonation; the bill passed 10-0. SB 1000, setting a floor and ceiling for interest rates on law firm trust accounts tied to the Wall Street Journal prime rate, passed 10-0 after testimony from banking and credit union representatives and support from Senate leadership. Finally, CS/SB 694, providing compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four, was heard with emotional testimony from family members and advocates describing the wrongful convictions, killings, and decades-long effort for redress; an amendment specified equal shares for the four families, and the bill passed 10-0. Several members requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on specific bills before the committee adjourned.

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• <00:02:49.800> representative opponent won the election representative opponent won the election
• , when we were talking about election returns.
• <00:10:05.720> uh has now made you know the elected uh has now made you know the elected uh
• be uh certificate of election will be uh certificate of election will be issued<00:10:22.160>
• start and when the special election start and when the special election happens<00:12:50.519>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: Minnesota House DFL leaders held a press conference at the start of the 2025 session to argue that the election produced a tied House and that neither party has a majority. They said Minnesota law requires 68 members for a quorum, rejected the Republican view that 67 members would be enough to organize the House, and said Democrats would use parliamentary tools, including denial of quorum, if Republicans refused a power-sharing agreement. They framed their position as preserving the will of voters and called the Republican approach an illegitimate power grab. A major topic was the disputed House seat involving Brad Tabke/Tabkey and the related District 40B residency issue involving Curtis Johnson. Democrats said court testimony showed Tabke won and that overturning the result would disenfranchise thousands of voters, while Republicans were accused of trying to use a temporary advantage to force a special election. On the residency case, Democrats said they had a vetting process, disagreed with the trial court’s ruling, and noted Johnson chose not to appeal. They said they expect David Gottfried to win the upcoming special election on January 28 and that a certificate could issue by February 3. The leaders also discussed how a power-sharing arrangement could work if the House remains tied: committee chairs would be split 50-50, each side could set agendas, and speakership duties could alternate daily. They said this would allow hearings on issues such as fraud oversight, the budget, energy, education, the Social Security tax, the nuclear moratorium, and immigration-related proposals, though they described some Republican priorities as nonstarters. No formal votes were taken, and the event ended with Democrats saying they were still negotiating and hoped to reach an agreement before session begins.

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• Of course, the whole design of this is to try to make sure there aren't gaps, but this is a fallback.
• President, the Committee on Judiciary and Elections, having under consideration House Bill 2109 relating
• President, the Committee on Judiciary and Elections, having under consideration House Bill 2109 relating
• President, the Committee on Judiciary and Elections, having under consideration House Bill 2244 relating
• But there’s, of course, no assurance in this bill. So without that ...assurance in this bill.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We attend city council meetings where we ask local elected officials to also sign a support card.
• Since we began this in 2023, we've conducted 11 local elected official meetings.
• then, you know, part of, to add on to Representative Thompson, is the information we received, of course
• Administrators, and those are the persons that the administrators, of course, are like the principals
• Of course. Okay, and along that same line, does Dona Ana County have they done anything?

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• Haven't received Majority vote of those elected to and constituting the House.
• I think that's a question for the election board rather than Service Oklahoma.
• When I first got elected, my goodness, there was a $1.8 billion budget hole.
• School board elections remain the single most important election in our entire country to this day.
• Have received the majority vote of those elected to constitute the House.

Bills: HB4028, HB4075, HB4077, HB4074, HB4076, SB1221, SB1921, SB2118, SB1932, SB2134, HCR1025, SB1432, HCR1024, HCR1022, SB1122, HB4029, HB4063, HB4073, HB4078, SB1936, SB44, SB237, SB248, SB1360, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB2143, SB1428, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB1427

Keywords: tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce

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• important work they were elected to do. important work they were elected to do.
• I exercise my duty and responsibility and my election certificate as I see best.
• and responsibility and my election and responsibility and my election certificate<00:33:46.800><
• And so, it limits the ability of course.
• Next we have Roger Day. as a matter of course because of a Data as a matter of course because of a Data

Bills: HF3455, HF3936, HF3860, HF3656, HF4060

Keywords: public television, funding, Minnesota, operations, appropriation, cybersecurity, state government, legislative commission, extension, technology, civil law enforcement, attorney general, record custody, government transparency, legal services, 1183, house

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• It can't interfere with the traditional courses.
• The people that elected us, you know, only citizens can vote in an election.
• It would also allow them to charge different rates for an English course versus a chemistry course, since
• chemistry courses typically cost more to field.
• Of course, there's no income tax in the state.

Bills: SB1798, SB1835, SB1319, SB2942, SB2928, SB784, SB1049

Keywords: higher education, tuition rates, financial support, immigration status, Texas law, SB 1835, resident tuition, nonresident students, scholarship students, public higher education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Code Section 54.213, tuition waiver, in-state tuition, out-of-state students, higher education finance, enrollment cap, capacity limit, workforce development area, nonimmigrant visa

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• , 2022 election, 2024 election.
• , 2022 election, 2024 election.
• [clears throat] There has to be an election by law for us. an election. an election.
• . election. election.
• . elections. elections.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• So, of course, we're going to show up and, you know, advocate for, you know,...
• And then unfortunately, we're struggling a little bit with our elected officials right now in sort of
• So that's something that we're navigating and kind of working through with our elected officials.
• And then unfortunately, we're struggling a little bit with our elected officials right now in sort of
• So that's something that we're navigating and kind of working through with our elected officials.

Summary: The Senate Housing Committee work session focused first on Civic Commons’ “starter home production plan,” a statewide strategy intended to increase production of homes affordable to households roughly between 60% and 120% of area median income. Presenters said the Covenant Home Ownership program will not succeed without more starter homes, and outlined recommendations including a temporary cross-sector crisis task force, a developer network, new financing tools, public seed funding, and a multi-site demonstration program to test off-site construction and standardized designs. Committee members asked about silos in the current system, the role of off-site and modular construction, target income ranges, and where the plan would be most useful. Civic Commons said the plan is meant to be statewide, community-informed, and respectful of local context, with pre-approved plans and standardized approaches for both single-family and multi-unit housing. The Department of Labor and Industries then gave an update on factory-built housing oversight. Officials said residential factory-built structures are a small but important part of their work and described progress in prioritizing residential plan reviews, which they said has reduced review time from months to about two days. They also reported creating a plans examiner supervisor position, moving forward with rules for third-party plan review and inspection, and beginning analysis of national standards from the Modular Building Institute to see whether they align with state code. Committee members and L&I discussed the value of standardized plans, real-time tracking for applicants, and the role of state inspection in reducing local jurisdictional variation. The Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council testified that it supports efforts to reduce permitting delays and increase housing production, but warned against weakening safety standards or labor protections. The labor representatives said prefabrication and modular construction can help if the workforce is protected, wages and apprenticeship opportunities are preserved, and projects use tools such as community workforce agreements. They also raised concerns about wage theft, misclassification, and unlicensed contractors in residential construction, and suggested stronger front-end contractor education or licensing. Committee members responded that the goal is to expand production without sacrificing safety or good jobs. The committee also heard city perspectives on local housing reforms. Olympia described its affordable housing emergency ordinance, which gives qualifying projects priority in the permitting queue, and said success depends on communication among housing staff, planners, engineers, and developers. Walla Walla, an early adopter of middle housing, reported increased ADUs, duplexes, and smaller-lot development after eliminating single-family zoning and expanding tools such as MFTE and ADU flexibility. Des Moines described adopting middle housing and ADU ordinances in June 2025 after a lengthy public process, while Poulsbo described proactive code changes including duplexes on corner lots, unit lot subdivisions, manufactured home protections, expanded ADU allowances, and pre-approved ADU plans shared with neighboring jurisdictions. No votes were taken during the work session.

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• Of course again, or that you took the session.
• They've participated in the elections. They've participated in the state government.
• My personal history, of course, like I said, I grew up on the reservation. reservation.
• The other option, of course, is a housing authority.
• And then, of course, from there I think we'll branch out to other tribes.

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• or 2020 election?
• One of the things we hear over and over from commanders, of course, is that intelligence, surveillance
• or experience over the course of your career in terms of interacting with our allies?
• So will you commit to working with me, of course, and the committee to find a solution that provides
• I don't expect that to happen, but of course I would.

Keywords: national security, military readiness, Kane nomination, defense budget, China threats, Russia, collaboration, modernization

Summary: The meeting centered on the nomination of retired Lieutenant General Dan Kane for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delving into various security concerns and the strategic environment facing the U.S. today. Testimonies highlighted the growing threats from adversaries such as China and Russia, with discussions around the necessity of maintaining and modernizing military capabilities to address these challenges. The need for agility in military operations and enhancing collaboration among various defense agencies was underscored. Further, concerns were raised regarding the defense budget and the importance of a strong national defense strategy were prevalent throughout the discussions. The committee members collectively emphasized the need for superior readiness and modernization to keep pace with global threats.

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• I<00:05:34.400> guess<00:05:34.560> you're<00:05:34.960> elected.
• I guess you're elected. I guess you're elected.
• And that, of course, is due overwhelmingly to the cost of funding education.
• And that, of course, is due overwhelmingly to the cost of funding education.
• And that of course is due uh state.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Assembly Bill 1116 by Assembly Member Berman, an act relating to elections.
• Assembly Bill 1411 by Assembly Member Sharp-Collins, relating to elections.
• It strengthens the connections among elected officials, state military leaders, the district.
• Continuous rate hikes without adequate oversight have damaged public trust in us as elected officials
• Before getting elected to the Legislature, I was president of the Foothill-De Anza Community College

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and first dealt with a procedural dispute over four amendments to AB 1240. The Speaker ruled the amendments out of order as not germane, and the Assembly sustained that ruling on a 49-16 vote. Members then added co-authors to several consent-calendar resolutions, including measures on the National Conference of State Legislators, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, ALS Awareness Month, and Men’s Mental Health Month, before adopting the consent calendar. The chamber also heard guest introductions, including a welcome for Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, and took up a motion to bring AB 41 up out of file, which failed 19-48. The bulk of the meeting was floor action on a long series of bills and resolutions, many of which passed with broad bipartisan support. Measures approved included ACR 40 supporting immigrant students and FAFSA privacy; AB 917 on permanent status for certain school employees; AB 985 on anesthesia access; AB 7 and AB 42 on higher education and student services; AB 245 providing property tax relief for wildfire victims; AB 255 allowing funding for drug-free recovery housing; AB 279 updating K-12 library standards; AB 289 creating a pilot for automated speed enforcement in highway construction zones; AB 291 on an educator apprentice program; AB 327 addressing swatting; AB 340 on confidential union communications; AB 341 creating an oral health technical assistance center for people with disabilities; AB 356 on San Diego health care infrastructure; AB 410 on bot disclosure; AB 476 on copper theft enforcement; AB 477 on educator pay targets; AB 485 on stolen wages and business licensing; AB 487, the insurance committee’s technical omnibus bill; AB 573 on tobacco retail license fees; AB 598 on school mapping technology; AB 635 on mobile home law enforcement referrals; AB 651 on remote participation for incarcerated parents in dependency hearings; AB 654 on homelessness hotline assistance in Los Angeles County; AB 662 creating a South County higher education task force; AB 667 on language access in professional licensing; AB 669 limiting early denial of addiction treatment; AB 670 on naturally occurring affordable housing; AB 695 on online continuation of community college for deported students; AB 723 on disclosure for digitally altered real estate images; AB 727 placing Trevor Project information on student IDs; and AB 736, a $10 billion affordable housing bond for the June 2026 ballot, which passed on a 61-11 urgency vote after extensive debate. Debate on AB 736 was the most extensive of the day, with supporters arguing the bond would help address California’s housing crisis and give voters a chance to weigh in, while opponents criticized the state’s bond debt and past spending results. The Assembly then recessed for caucus meetings and later returned to continue the daily file, where additional measures were taken up, including AB 798 adding diapers and wipes to the emergency food bank reserve program, which passed 56-0, and AB 821 on career technical education, which was presented as bipartisan-supported as the transcript continued.