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• Some of these, specifically to that issue, on the undocumented insurance for those that are here illegally
• So providing health insurance to those that have chosen to be in our state illegally that just started
• have chosen to be in our state illegally have chosen to be in our state illegally that<00:13:05.279
• Those people that are here illegally, they can still join the private market.
• , here, those that are here illegally, here, those that are here illegally, they<00:14:10.880>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When we fund undocumented illegal immigrants, that is...
• And so, I am illegal in this country. My parents are illegal here in this country.
• And I tell you this story because I want you to think about who it is that you are calling illegal.
• My family was just smarter in how we illegally came here.
• No humans are ever illegal.

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• I know it is illegal to not pay taxes.
• <00:46:57.680> However, it is illegal to not pay taxes.
• However, it is illegal to not pay taxes.
• He asked what percent of the staff said they thought there was unethical or illegal activity.
• there was unethical or uh illegal there was unethical or uh illegal activity?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• A criminal illegal alien from Mexico previously arrested for cruelty toward a child.
• A criminal illegal alien from Mexico previously arrested for cruelty toward a child.
• A criminal illegal alien from Mexico previously arrested for cruelty toward a child.
• A criminal illegal alien from Mexico, previously arrested for cruelty toward a child.
• Among the litany of illegal, Aid.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Parents or families had to access them through multiple entry points.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And we really do want to develop more robust re-entry services.
• Sandra Carter, Executive Director: Our current re-entry programming and parole is not sufficient for
• So the re-entry programs are in the communities; they are working pretty well.
• But what would—yes, sir, what would we add to help you with the re-entry program?

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• If you receive an entrance ticket, please retain it as it may be required for re-entry if you leave the
• please retain it as it may be required please retain it as it may be required for<00:01:17.759> re-entry
• c> you<00:01:18.640> leave<00:01:18.799> the<00:01:18.960> hearing for re-entry
• if you leave the hearing for re-entry if you leave the hearing room.<00:01:20.400> Failure<00

Bills: HF3676, HF2959, HF3233

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

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• It may be required for re-entry if you leave the room.
• May be<00:01:01.199> required<00:01:01.520> for<00:01:01.760> re-entry<00:01:02.640
• > if<00:01:02.800> you<00:01:02.960> leave be required for re-entry if you leave
• be required for re-entry if you leave the<00:01:03.359> room.

Bills: HF2358, HF3496, HF3504, HF2169, HF3440

Keywords: public safety, coercion, criminal penalties, law enforcement, victim protection, HF3496, supervision abatement, earned compliance credit, earned compliance credits, conditional release, supervised release, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, restitution, willful nonpayment, probation-like supervision, release supervision, community supervision, lifetime conditional release, early termination of supervision

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• If you receive an entrance ticket, please retain it as it may be required for re-entry if you leave the
• 00:02:07.439> be<00:02:07.600> required<00:02:08.000> for<00:02:08.959> re-entry
• <00:02:09.679> if<00:02:09.920> you may be required for re-entry if you may be required
• for re-entry if you leave<00:02:10.239> the<00:02:10.399> hearing<00:02:10.800> room

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I just like to add that this day and time, with the technology we have, with our data entry program,
• technology we have have have with<00:52:00.240> our<00:52:00.400> data<00:52:00.680> entry
• /c><00:52:00.920> program<00:52:01.520> with<00:52:02.000> with with our data entry
• program with with with our data entry program with with GPS GPS GPS it's<00:52:04.120> extremely<

Keywords: Investments in Information Technology Improvement & Modernization Projects Oversight Board will met upon adjournment of both chambers. The time set is noon on YouTube, But the official time will likely vary based on chamber proceedings. Meeting start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:00 Tools for Managing Remote Work Kentucky Personnel Cabinet 00:00:30 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 00:20:20 Cabinet for Health and Family Services 00:33:10 Housing, Buildings and Construction 00:47:40 Commonwealth Office of Technology 00:56:20, 958, all

Summary: The committee received testimony from Personnel Cabinet Secretary Mary Elizabeth Bailey and Deputy Secretary Robert Long on the state’s telecommuting policy. Bailey explained that telecommuting in the executive branch is governed by a statewide policy requiring eligible employees to work in the office three days a week and telecommute up to two days a week. Eligibility depends first on the position, not the person: public-facing jobs, roles requiring special equipment or insecure document handling, and other duties that cannot be performed remotely are not eligible. Employees and managers must complete training, sign agreements, comply with safety and IT requirements, and telecommuting privileges can be revoked for poor performance or discipline. She said the cabinet audits compliance and that telecommuting has helped maintain services during inclement weather, disasters, and building renovations. Bailey also said about 33% of the workforce is hybrid, 11% telecommutes full-time, and 56% does not telecommute. Members asked about cost savings, eligibility, discipline, and technology requirements. Bailey said she did not have statewide cost-savings figures and referred that question to the Finance and Administration Cabinet. She said employees must have reliable connectivity and appropriate equipment, but there is no fixed broadband speed requirement; if an employee cannot connect, they must come into the office. She also said telecommuting postings indicate whether a position is eligible, and that performance issues are handled through progressive discipline rather than being ignored. Transportation Cabinet officials then described how their agency manages remote work. Deputy Secretary Mike Hancock, along with IT and human resources leaders, said the cabinet follows the executive branch policy and actively manages telecommuting employees through Microsoft Teams, VPN access, daily standups, project tracking, and manager oversight. They said more than 2,600 of the cabinet’s 4,000 employees cannot telecommute because their jobs are public-facing or field-based, while about 35% are eligible to telecommute up to two days per week. The cabinet also has 13 state employees and 94 contract employees working full-time remotely in IT. Officials said telecommuting has improved recruitment and retention, supported emergency response and weather operations, and allowed the cabinet to continue working during storms and other disruptions. Members asked about phone equipment, monitoring, and “mouse jiggler” devices; officials said phones are often forwarded to personal or state devices, Teams shows real-time availability, and managers rely on daily accountability and project management tools to monitor work.

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• And the retailers were purchasing from the illegal wholesalers.
• illegal vape products. illegal vape products.
• was buying it from illegal wholesalers. was buying it from illegal wholesalers.
• So how do we really know when it comes to this illegal wholesale stuff coming into the state?
• So how do we really know when it comes to this illegal wholesale stuff coming into the state?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The emergency regulation, therefore, is illegal and invalid because an administrative rule simply cannot
• Just before the Comptroller's illegal actions, I was deep in negotiation of contracts with Parkland Hospital
• When I was challenging the illegal action, we are here today because the law is on our side and we expect
• Black businesses in Texas and those minority businesses that have been impacted by such immoral and illegal

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Were you confused by Representative Her talking about her status as an illegal, uh, undocumented?
• Representative her talking about her status<00:06:11.360> as<00:06:11.680> an<00:06:12.160> illegal
• status as an illegal uh undocumented? status as an illegal uh undocumented?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Is that something which the ACLU would entertain should be illegal?
• Is that something which the ACLU would entertain should be illegal?
• Madam Chair, Senator, our main concerns the impact with voting. should be illegal.
• That would make it illegal to intentionally or knowingly allow cigarette smoke or marijuana smoke to
• You think it should be illegal, but you want to make sure the wording is okay.

Bills: SB1012, SB1099, SB1234, SB1392, SB1489, SB1535, SB1570, SB1609, SB1627, SB1634, SB1661, SB1709, SB1723, SB1725, SB1743, SB1829, SCR1027, SCR1040, SCR1048

Keywords: concealed carry, firearms, restaurants, liquor licensing, public safety, defamation, private figure, public concern, statute of limitations, internet defamation, juvenile court, legal representation, appointed attorney, guardian ad litem, child welfare, election canvass, canvassing board, governing body, election inspection, election access

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee heard and advanced several election, judiciary, child welfare, and criminal justice measures. SB 1489 would require paid petition circulators for initiatives and referenda to disclose their name, state of residence, and paid status verbally and on a badge, add registration requirements for certain local circulators, prohibit pay by signature for local measures, and apply strict compliance and funding-disclosure rules to local initiatives. The ACLU opposed it as compelled speech and a burden on political expression, while the Arizona Chamber supported it as transparency and parity with state-level rules. The committee recommended the bill do pass on a 4-3 vote. SB 1609, an emergency measure concerning political party names, would require proposed party names to be distinguishable from existing parties and bar use of terms like “independent” or similar variations. The Arizona Independent Party opposed it as a retroactive change and “cartel protection,” while county election officials and the Arizona Association of Counties supported it as reducing voter confusion. The committee adopted an amendment and recommended the bill do pass on a 7-0 vote. SCR 1040, a voter-approved constitutional referral, would raise the mandatory retirement age for judges and justices of courts of record from 70 to 75; supporters argued it reflects longer life expectancy and preserves experienced judges, while opponents said voters previously rejected a similar proposal and that an age limit is preferable. It passed 5-2. The committee also considered SB 1234, which changes juvenile court representation rules by requiring a guardian ad litem in dependency and termination cases and allowing appointment of an attorney for the child depending on age and ability to express an opinion. Sponsor Senator Werner said the bill was part of a broader child-safety reform effort informed by cases such as Rebecca Baptiste, arguing that a guardian ad litem with attorney authority would better protect children’s best interests. Child welfare attorneys and advocates opposed the bill, saying children need a dedicated attorney-client relationship, confidentiality, and a voice separate from the court or DCS; DCS remained neutral. The committee adopted an amendment and recommended the bill do pass on a 5-2 vote. SB 1661 would allow a presumed father to be relieved of child support obligations if genetic testing shows he is not the biological father; supporters described cases where men remained liable despite exclusionary DNA results, and the bill passed 6-0. Later, the committee heard election administration and transparency bills. SB 1392 would give governing bodies canvassing elections access to locations where election materials are created, handled, processed, tabulated, or stored, so they can observe procedures and review records while protecting secrecy and security; county officials raised concerns about the term “agent,” and the bill passed 4-3. SB 1634 would require ADOT to provide county recorders with a copy of an applicant’s handwritten signature when facilitating voter registration; county officials said it would improve signature comparison, and the bill passed 5-2 after a vote correction. SB 1743 would redact an individual donor’s employer street number, employer name, or residence address from public campaign finance reports, with penalties for improper disclosure; supporters cited privacy and safety, while opponents argued employer information is important for transparency and identifying influence. It passed 5-2. SB 1099, a strike-everything amendment, set statutory criteria for defamation claims involving public or private figures and public or private concerns, including falsity, reckless disregard, and context; it passed 4-3. After a recess, the committee heard SB 1535, which increases penalties for buyers of sexual conduct, including making the conduct a class 6 felony and adding a $200 assessment to support anti-human trafficking services. The sponsor and supporters, including survivors, law enforcement, neighborhood advocates, and the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, said the bill targets demand that fuels trafficking and neighborhood disorder. Opponents from criminal justice and anti-violence groups said the bill should include a rebuttable presumption to better protect trafficking victims. The committee adopted an amendment and recommended the bill do pass.

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• I'm fairly certain it is illegal. So, at some point, you'll all be...
• THIS PAST YEAR AS TO HOW MUCH NEW YORK STATE HAS SPENT ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT HEALTHCARE?
• >> >> We have had this conversation before, but I have a deep aversion to the words illegal alien
• TO CORRECT THE RECORD, I USED THE TERM ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT. >> BUT, WILL THE SPONSOR YIELD?
• President. >> The figures as far as the Medicaid program for illegal immigrants, 65 and over, we spent

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions. The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading. The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.

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• contracts and pricing strategies, something that's really not only bad for business but potentially illegal
• contracts and pricing strategies, something that's really not only bad for business but potentially illegal
• contracts and pricing strategies, something that's really not only bad for business but potentially illegal
• contracts and pricing strategies, something that's really not only bad for business but potentially illegal
• contracts and pricing strategies, something that's really not only bad for business but potentially illegal

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And so by giving them no option, they have no option but to drive illegally.
• And so by giving them no option, they have no option but to drive illegally.
• And so by giving them no option, they have no option but to drive illegally.
• <02:38:52.080> Since and other illegal goods. Since and other illegal goods.
• Um where does seizure of illegal goods.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Okay, because you don't see there's any need, and that it's perfectly fine to keep it illegal?
• It's illegal to take it in there."
• It's illegal to take it in there."
• It's illegal to take it in there."
• <00:38:06.720> unless<00:38:07.720> they still illegal unless they still illegal unless

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first dealt with a brew pub license bill and corrected some sponsor/subcommittee roster confusion before voting to pass it without discussion. The main item of debate was a bill allowing patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into restrooms. The bill sponsor argued the current ban is outdated, rarely enforced, and can leave patrons vulnerable if they set drinks down and leave them unattended; he said establishments could still post their own rules if they wished. Liquor enforcement officials said they were neutral overall, noting both the risk of drinks being left unattended and the practical concerns of underage drinking, over-service, and restroom monitoring. Testimony split between those who saw the law as a non-issue and those who viewed it as a safety measure. One member said he had never seen anyone take alcohol into a restroom and opposed changing the law, while others cited drink-spiking concerns and suggested alternatives such as safe zones behind bars, drink covers, and alert apps. Industry representatives said many operators would prefer to keep the law as-is because it helps with policing drinking in their establishments, though they acknowledged the motivation behind the bill. Several members also raised drafting concerns, saying the wording was confusing about whether the rule applied to patrons or establishments. The committee ultimately voted 5-2 to recommend the bill ought to pass. Afterward, members discussed amending the language to clarify that establishments could still prohibit the practice, but one member suggested a simpler fix would be to strike the word “restroom” from the prohibition entirely. The committee then unanimously voted to reconsider its action so the language could be revised later, and the amendment discussion was left for a future meeting.

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• will harm Massachusetts retailers by driving adult consumers to buy in neighboring states or through illegal
• conclusively shows that residents currently travel out of state to buy these products or access them illegally
• numbers go up every year or two as we see new product seizures, new records broken for the amount of illegal
• products seized in the state in the Illegal Tobacco Task Force report.
• Less than two years later, the illegal tobacco task force was formed to address the problem of illegal

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a long hybrid hearing on a wide range of tax bills, with testimony covering cigarette and tobacco taxes, nicotine pouches, contractor rental equipment exemptions, aircraft sales tax exemptions, rolling stock, advanced sales tax payments, a gun and ammunition excise tax, a digital services tax, and a psilocybin cultivation/tax proposal. Committee chairs outlined the hearing process and noted that 39 House-filed sales and excise tax bills were being heard for required reporting by November 28. No votes were taken during the hearing. On tobacco-related bills, supporters including Senator Keenan, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and Tobacco Free Mass backed higher cigarette taxes and closing the synthetic nicotine loophole, arguing the measures would reduce youth initiation, encourage cessation, and offset health care costs. Retailers, wholesalers, and convenience-store groups opposed the increases, warning of smuggling, out-of-state purchasing, and harm to small businesses; premium cigar representatives argued cigars should be treated separately from cigarettes. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3067 and related bills concerning nicotine pouches, with public health advocates supporting taxation and industry witnesses urging a lower, more competitive rate. Several other bills drew sharply divided testimony. United Rentals supported H. 3065 to simplify contractor rental equipment exemption paperwork, while airport and aviation groups opposed bills to repeal the aircraft sales tax exemption, saying it would hurt airport competitiveness and jobs. The Transportation Association of Massachusetts backed rolling stock tax exemptions, saying the current tax discourages fleet investment and interstate commerce. Restaurant industry representatives supported repealing advanced sales tax payments and changing penalty rules, saying businesses were hit with retroactive penalties after unclear pandemic-era changes. On H. 3082, an excise tax on guns and ammunition, gun violence prevention advocates, Roca, and Giffords supported the bill as a dedicated funding source for prevention and survivor services, while sportsmen’s groups opposed it as unfair to lawful gun owners and harmful to conservation funding. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3208, a digital advertising services tax, with Representative Paulino supporting it as a way to capture revenue from online advertising and fund public needs, while the Chamber of Progress opposed it as costly and burdensome for small businesses and campaigns. Finally, multiple witnesses testified on H. 4050 regarding psilocybin cultivation and taxation: advocates from Mass Healing, Roca, the Reason Foundation, and individuals describing personal medical benefits urged a regulated, permit-based system, while the hearing ended after all signed-up speakers were heard and the chair adjourned the meeting.

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• Obviously, with some of the illegal immigration efforts that are going on around the country as well,
• Obviously, with some of the illegal immigration efforts that are going on around the country as well,
• The second item here, improving illegal immigration intelligence and data collection, is $1.2 million
• because this is the system in which DEM has to operate in, not just for this, you know, combating illegal
• because this is the system in which DEM has to operate in, not just for this, you know, combating illegal

Bills: S7010

Keywords: Roth contributions, deferred compensation, retirement savings, Florida Statutes, tax benefits

Summary: The Senate Committee on Appropriations met to take up SB 7010 by Senator Mayfield, which would authorize Roth post-tax contribution options in state and local deferred compensation plans. The bill was briefly explained, received one appearance in support, had no debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget on the governor’s recommended $117.4 billion “Floridians’ First Budget.” The presentation highlighted major spending areas including education, health care, public safety, transportation, environmental restoration, and economic development. Key proposals included increased FEFP funding for K-12 schools, teacher salary funding, higher education support, Everglades and water quality funding, emergency preparedness reserves, corrections staffing and pay increases, law enforcement recruitment bonuses, cybersecurity, and affordable housing and infrastructure investments. Members asked extensive questions about property tax reserve planning, litigation funding, emergency response fund balances and expenditures, the use of federal reimbursement for the Everglades detention facilities, the animal abuse hotline, Hope Florida, corrections staffing, and the proposed reduction in ADAP eligibility for HIV/AIDS medication assistance. A member of the public also testified at length about concerns that the ADAP changes would harm access to life-saving medications and alleged improper shifting of program funds. Committee members and the presenter acknowledged follow-up questions on several items, but no additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond the favorable report on SB 7010 and adjournment.