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• I'm also working with MCCD to secure funding.
• c> hearing about cuts to to Social Security hearing about cuts to to Social Security Administration<00
• after I helped her win a social security after I helped her win a social security case<01:12:57.920
• So what happens is they then apply for Social Security.
• is they then apply for Social Security is they then apply for Social Security they<01:25:57.360>

Bills: HF1538, HF1965, HF2251, HF2838

Keywords: teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district, cooperative unit, teacher pipeline, alternative licensure, apprenticeship program, labor and industry, union representation

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• create an equitable society in which women and girls can fully participate through their economic security
• peace officer to request and render aid for an injured person referred the committee on homeland security
• Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs.
• conviction or release or detained of those arrested individuals refer the Committee of Homeland Security
• Notice of requirement to refer to the Committee on Homeland Security.

Bills: HCR21, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR31, HCR41, HCR42, HCR43, HCR44, HCR45, HCR52, HCR53, HCR66, HCR67, HCR73, HR8, HR10, HR13, HR20, HR21, HR50, HR59, HR61, HR71, HR74, HR79, HR84, HR86, HR90, HR91, HR102, HR103, HR107, HR113, HR125, HR126, HR132, HR142, HR145, HR149, HR150, HR152, HR167, HR179, HR181, HR183, HR186, HR192, HR196, HR199, HR207, HR211, HR212, HR213, HR216, HR249, HR256, HR259, HR261, HR263, HR272, HR281, HR285, HR294, HR295, HR300, HR305, HR311, HR313, HR315, HR316, HR323, HR331, HR339, HR340, HR346, HR349, HR352, HR357, HR358, HR360, HR363, HR374, HR377, HCR20, HCR28, HCR30, HCR32, HCR49, HR14, HR15, HR19, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR29, HR47, HR48, HR55, HR56, HR66, HR85, HR92, HR93, HR95, HR96, HR140, HR155, HR164, HR204, HR241, HR242, HR250, HR253, HR260, HR262, HR265, HR279, HR310, HR312, HR328, HR332, HR359, HR362, HR367

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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• the Social Security pushed the Social Security Administration<00:17:56.000> to<00:17:56.240><
• I also secured 750,000 for the Veterans I also secured 750,000 for the Veterans District<00:30:56.559
• historic investments, I've now secured historic investments, I've now secured over<00:31:10.080>
• or American national security at all. or American national security at all.
• <05:35:36.958> the security. This is about water. the security.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• state retirement systems to study and make recommendations regarding refraining from investing in securities
• Two members representing the banking and security industry appointed by the Senate chairman on commerce
• 9 relative to liability of persons authorized to carry a concealed handgun to provide that armed security
• Something as simple as a properly secure connection, a pin, or a secondary attachment could have saved
• Shows to make sure the law is clear that trailers operated on Louisiana roads must be properly secured

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• CISO, Chief Information Security Officer. Greg Rockstro, our CIO. Jesse. Gutierrez, our Deputy CIO.
• And what that means is, as Madam Secretary has mentioned, is the security and Anna L Cannell.
• We also increase the cyber security.
• One's a secure line, where you can always get out. Another one is just a regular phone.
• And then I'm hesitant about cyber security because I don't know how many years we've had cyber security

Keywords: 996, all

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• If the committee is interested in supporting the safety and security of Minnesota renters, Homeline is
• I am a very secure person. That's what I do for a living; I work in security.
• You can have security there. You can also have.
• All of a sudden, a lawsuit comes up that you're not providing a secure situation.
• My intent is to add another level of security for people.

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• First, critical security resources related to first supplemental armed private security that supplement
• First and critical security resources related to - Thank you. Great, thank you very much.
• The security services funding requested by the Judiciary... Oh, I'm sorry.
• permanently outsource security services.
• permanently outsource security services.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several nominations and bills. It first recommended advise and consent for Governor’s Message 573, confirming Luann Blake to the Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee after she described her experience as a blind voter and her goals of improving outreach and accessibility for voters with print disabilities. The committee then took up the judiciary supplemental budget bill, HB 2095, with testimony from the courts and several supportive organizations. The courts requested funding for security, cybersecurity, substance use treatment contracts, public guardian services, staffing, and capital projects; members questioned the lump-sum CIP request, the substance use contract funding, and the Kamanu Hale elevator project. The committee later voted to pass HB 2095 with amendments, including changes to cybersecurity funding, security-related report language, and other committee-report notes. The committee also heard HB 1520, which changes the five-year statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions of campaign finance violations to begin upon discovery by the Campaign Spending Commission. The commission supported the bill, saying it would prevent delayed reporting from avoiding prosecution, while one senator raised concerns about due diligence, tolling, and the difference between administrative and criminal enforcement. The bill drew broad support from advocacy groups and was advanced with an amendment clarifying “criminal prosecution.” HB 1548, which reduces the maximum sentence for misdemeanors and other offenses punishable by up to one year to 364 days, received strong support from the Public Defender, immigrant-rights groups, OHA, and others, who said the change would reduce immigration consequences for noncitizens. The committee later amended and passed the bill, limiting it to non-violent offenses. HB 2050, increasing partial public financing limits and available public funds, was supported by the Campaign Spending Commission and good-government groups, while OHA asked for parity with lieutenant governor races. The committee passed it with amendments increasing the public-fund match and funding levels, and requested additional appropriations in the committee report. HB 2494, which would set factors for warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations and require documentation of the justification, drew strong support from the Public Defender and civil-liberties advocates but opposition from the Attorney General’s office, prosecutors, police, and some business groups, who warned it would restrict officer discretion and trigger litigation. The committee nevertheless passed it with amendments. In a final decision-making agenda, the committee also passed HB 2250 with amendments, adding blank appropriations and committee-report language related to claims against the state, including claims involving exonerees and a disputed USEPA-related claim.

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• I was trying to be careful with taxpayer resources and understanding that FDLE security does come at
• But this is one step in the reflection of the way Florida's moving forward, safety and security, and
• Integrity of these systems is foundational to economic stability and to our national security.
• to purchase or deploy surveillance or security cameras produced by a foreign country of concern.
• So the state solutions have a big impact on national security.

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• Up next, we’ll see CS for HB 379, Securities, by Representative Barnaby.
• It is my pleasure to present CS for HB 379, Securities, to you today.
• that has been made to our securities laws over the past two sessions.”
• This year’s securities package will amend Chapter 517 of the Florida Statutes...”
• , and exempt securities transactions.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 703 on utility relocation, as amended by a strike-all. The sponsor said the bill would require government authorities that order communication service providers to move infrastructure to pay the relocation costs, clarify expedited timelines, and align the House bill with the Senate version. Supporters argued the communication services tax should help cover these costs, while cities and counties warned the bill would shift major unfunded costs to local governments and taxpayers, especially in fiscally constrained counties. After public testimony from local government and industry representatives and debate over fairness, coordination, and the tax’s intended use, the committee adopted the strike-all and then passed the bill favorably on a roll call vote. The committee then heard and passed CS/HB 379, a securities package updating Chapter 517. The bill and conforming amendment made several technical and policy changes, including expanding certain exemptions, updating foreign jurisdiction and exchange considerations, revising merger-and-acquisition broker rules, aligning fingerprinting requirements with FBI standards, and adding protections related to financial exploitation of specified adults. Industry and Office of Financial Regulation witnesses supported the measure, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably without opposition. Next, the committee passed CS/HB 867 establishing the Coastal Link Commuter Rail Service Act to create a legal framework for commuter rail operations along Florida’s coastal corridor and to help Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties secure insurance and indemnification for service on the Florida East Coast Railway right-of-way. The Florida Chamber supported the bill, and it was reported favorably without debate. The committee also passed CS/HB 1161, which revises Florida’s deepfake law to require covered platforms to remove altered sexual depictions and copies upon request by the victim; the bill drew emotional testimony from a student victim and broad support from members, and a severability amendment was adopted before the bill passed unanimously. The committee then passed CS/HB 453 on pool and spa contractors, which updates Chapter 489 terminology and scope-of-practice rules and, through amendment, limits certain equipment to commercially available products. Finally, the committee passed HB 955 requiring all private employers to use E-Verify for new hires, removing the small-employer exemption. Supporters framed it as workforce integrity and rule-of-law legislation, while opponents warned about labor shortages, burdens on small businesses, and impacts on immigrant workers. After debate, the bill passed 19-3. The committee then began hearing CS/HB 541 on minimum wage requirements, which would allow voluntary waivers of minimum wage for certain internships, pre-apprenticeships, and on-the-job training; the sponsor presented an amendment limiting the duration and clarifying minor waivers, and the committee heard both support from small business groups and opposition from labor, immigrant, and worker advocates before the transcript ended.

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• task force I've been involved security task force I've been involved in<00:08:06.159> all<00:
• Are you cyber security, or do you have security baked in?
• are you cyber security or do you<00:09:35.200> have<00:09:35.519> security<00:09:36.519
• number or their bank number and security number or their bank number and um<00:13:37.160> we<
• Senator that's a Financial Security Senator that's a great<00:22:35.840> story<00:22:36.120><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• DIR's Network Security Operations Center, a secure location that houses the state's network. network
• DIR's Office of the Chief Information Security Officer has successfully established three regional security
• And, on top of being more secure and easier to secure, I'm hearing that we could pay and potentially
• , a big matter of national security.
• So it's a matter of national security.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Investments like this are essential to our national Security.
• That benefits U.S. homeland security.
• First and foremost, this bill will undermine our national security.
• Let's talk about those operational security risks.
• LET'S TALK ABOUT THOSE OPERATIONAL SECURITY RISKS.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• This is what we've been dealing with at the Securities Commission for 10 years: these companies that
• I mean, this isn't Yeah. a securities<00:35:59.119> commission<00:35:59.680> bill.
• As a securities<00:37:01.119> commission, securities commission, securities commission, us<00:
• <00:41:00.720> I<00:41:00.880> wanted was not um securities um bill.
• I wanted was not um securities um bill.

Bills: HB168, HB220, SB187, SB270, SB265, SB220, SB242, SB277

Keywords: loitering, mask policies, school safety, crime prevention, public health, board appointments, governor authority, multi-member boards, state governance, legislative authority, Alabama Business and Nonprofit Entities Code, Title 10A, corporate governance, nonprofit governance, business corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLC, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership

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• So will the language on the courts must be in compliance with cyber security standards be in the bill
• Chair and Senator, the AOC did request cyber security money.
• The security issue is now, and the two advantages—other two advantages—are the labs.
• We can do that and have it essentially meet national security needs.
• Of the United States and national security.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Speaker, I our national security. Mr.
• a n targeted national security measure. a n targeted national security measure.
• National Security Act of 1947 as amended National Security Act of 1947 as amended 50<01:42:31.040>
• :42:40.000> forth National Security Strategy sets forth National Security Strategy sets forth
• <02:18:46.639> with helped our family be more secure with helped our family be more secure

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security will now come to order.
• . ...veterans, our military, space, and for our law enforcement, domestic security.
• This also resulted in us securing $386 million in obligated public assistance funding.
• from an IT perspective, the more accessible something is, the less secure it is.
• from an IT perspective, the more accessible something is, the less secure it is.

Summary: The committee held its first meeting of the session, with members introducing themselves and expressing support for veterans, military families, first responders, space industry growth, and domestic security. The first presentation was from the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the 2024 hurricane season and recovery efforts. Officials described response and recovery operations for Hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, including sheltering, meals, water, tarps, power restoration, flood control, debris removal, and public assistance funding. They emphasized that recovery is ongoing, that mitigation and resiliency investments are critical, and that Florida’s shelter space remains in deficit in many counties, especially for special needs populations. Senators asked about improving logistics capacity, technology for grant processing, HOA/private property debris issues, drainage and culvert maintenance, and ways to expand shelter capacity; the witness said more technology, better local coordination, and county-by-county planning would help, while noting limits on state authority over private property and county emergency manager qualifications. Committee members praised FDEM’s response and asked how the Legislature could help, including whether more logistical hubs, pumps, and flood-control equipment were needed. The witness said technology investments could reduce fatigue and improve grant and recovery processing, but that manpower would still be necessary. The committee also discussed the statewide emergency shelter plan, the use of schools as shelters, and the need to identify vacant commercial space and other facilities for future sheltering and special-needs needs. The witness said FDEM works with counties and commerce partners to identify available space and uses legislative funding for shelter retrofits and new construction when needed. The second presentation was from Blue Origin on its Florida operations. The company outlined its work in New Glenn, New Shepard, Blue Ring, lunar landers, and engine production, highlighting its Space Coast presence, more than 3,600 Florida employees, and over $3 billion invested in facilities. Blue Origin also described partnerships with Space Florida, public school Space Academies, internships, SkillBridge, and STEM outreach through Club for the Future. Members asked about the upcoming New Glenn launch window, which the company said was targeted for later that week, and the committee expressed interest in Blue Origin’s role in Florida’s space economy. The meeting ended with no further business and a motion to adjourn, which was adopted.

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• I went back to maximum security there.
• So what security level, I mean, what was the security risk that the superintendent found to not allow
• So what security level, I mean, what was the security risk that the superintendent found to not allow
• That governed lifers going down to minimum security.
• Director of Security. It was just us and him.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration met at 10:07 a.m. and approved the minutes from its February 9 meeting. The commission said it would accept Department of Correction testimony in writing because of a scheduling issue, and then spent most of the hearing hearing from people with lived experience in county and state correctional settings. Members repeatedly reminded witnesses to keep remarks to about three minutes and focused the discussion on correctional consolidation, collaboration, programming, and reentry. Testimony from multiple sheriff’s offices was broadly supportive of county-based programming, treatment, education, and reentry services. Witnesses from Hampshire, Barnstable, Hampden, and Franklin counties described access to GED and college courses, vocational training, recovery meetings, therapeutic groups, housing and ID assistance, work release, and reentry centers. Several said these programs helped them gain sobriety, employment, family reunification, and parole readiness. Hampden County witnesses emphasized immediate reentry planning and individualized case management; Franklin County witnesses praised respectful treatment and an accessible off-site reentry center; Barnstable witnesses highlighted the women’s therapeutic treatment program, creative writing, and the Bridge Center; Hampshire witnesses described the Bridge House, work release, and transition supports. Several witnesses contrasted those experiences with what they described as limited or delayed programming in DOC facilities, especially for people serving longer sentences or with restrictive classifications. One witness said DOC programming was hard to access because shorter sentences and offense labels affected eligibility; another described overcrowding, little counseling, and no reentry planning in state prison. A juvenile lifer testified that classification barriers and lack of tailored programming left him feeling unprepared, and another witness said DOC’s handling of classification hearings and records was unfair and opaque. Some speakers also raised concerns about mental health care and visitation policies, especially at Framingham, where one witness said suicidal thoughts were met with inadequate responses and another said family visitation was denied without clear explanation. Commissioners asked follow-up questions about DOC access, step-down opportunities, family support, and whether more transitional housing or acclimation time before release would help. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes.

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• From the manner in which companies used and transferred data to how the companies secured and stored
• companies secured and stored genetic<00:37:10.800> data<00:37:11.119> and<00:37:11.359
• methods used to secure consumers consent to<00:37:18.160> the<00:37:18.320> use<00:37:
• , and integrity of a consumer's security, and integrity of a consumer's genetic<00:39:02.240> data
• secure the consumer's express<00:40:26.880> and<00:40:27.359> distinct<00:40:28.079>

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the formal swearing-in and seating of newly appointed Representative Jack Bighgam of St. Albans Town, who was also assigned to the Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry. The chamber then introduced House bills 911 and 912 and referred them to the Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry Committee and the Judiciary Committee, respectively. Several other bills were referred to money committees under House rules, including H.558 and H.775 to Ways and Means and H.632 and H.778 to Appropriations. Members also made announcements recognizing visiting groups, including fire and rescue personnel, community action agencies, 4-H participants, and other guests, along with caucus meeting notices. The House then took up H.907, a Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee bill to review and repeal outdated reporting requirements. The committee explained that the bill categorizes reports into those repealed, those to be reviewed again in four years, and those retained permanently, with an effective date of July 1, 2026. The committee reported unanimous support, and the House ordered the bill to third reading after agreeing to the committee recommendation. Next, the House considered H.205, dealing with agreements not to compete and stay-or-pay provisions. The Commerce and Economic Development Committee described the bill as generally prohibiting non-compete agreements, especially for lower-wage workers, while allowing narrow exceptions, and limiting stay-or-pay provisions to voluntary, reasonable, and clearly disclosed arrangements. During questioning, a member raised concern about a specific carveout for teacher contracts, arguing it could be used to restrict teacher mobility; the presenter said the language was intended to clarify that the bill did not conflict with existing teacher-contract law. The House adopted the committee amendment and ordered the bill to third reading. The House then began second reading of H.639 on genetic data privacy. The committee described the bill as creating strong protections for consumers’ genetic information, requiring express opt-in consent for collection, use, disclosure, transfer, retention, and marketing uses; allowing revocation of consent; requiring deletion of data and biological samples upon request; restricting storage and transfer outside the United States; and prohibiting disclosure to insurers, employers, and most government access without a warrant. The committee also said the bill would impose security requirements and anti-discrimination protections, and the detailed presentation continued as the transcript ended.

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• They're supposed to be in a secure behavioral health facility.
• In 2019, we worked with Nancy Bartow to create secure residential.
• Again, that never would have happened if we had these secure facilities that were required.
• They go to a secure berth. They don't go to ASH. They go to a secure berth.
• And then the code says they go to a secure residential facility, not to ASH.

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Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2307, as amended, which would require the Department of Health Services to contract with out-of-state secure mental health facilities when Arizona beds are unavailable for certain involuntary commitment cases involving defendants found dangerous and incompetent. The sponsor and supporters framed it as an emergency stopgap to prevent individuals who are deemed non-restorable from being released because Arizona lacks secure behavioral health beds, while opponents argued it would raise due process, disability rights, family access, and cost concerns, and questioned whether the state could even implement such interstate placements. After debate, the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and advanced HB 2307 on a 6-5 due pass vote. The committee then heard House Bill 2083, which updates diabetes-related coverage language in health plans to include newer devices and supplies such as continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and smart insulin pens. Supporters said the bill modernizes outdated statutes and improves access and outcomes for people with diabetes, while an insurer representative offered soft opposition, warning that writing these items into statute could create a state mandate and potential cost exposure, especially if the language is read to include GLP-1 medications. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and moved HB 2083 forward on an 11-1 due pass vote. Next, House Bill 2673 was heard, addressing mental health screening and treatment for incarcerated people. The sponsor said the bill was being reworked into a study committee concept after stakeholder feedback, but the underlying proposal would require prompt evaluation of prisoners showing mental disorder symptoms and faster referral for treatment. A family member testified about her son’s severe deterioration in jail and death, while an attorney opposed the bill as overbroad and legally problematic. Despite the sponsor’s indication that the bill would become a study committee, the committee voted 12-0 to give HB 2673 a due pass recommendation. The committee also advanced House Bill 2923, which revises timelines, procedures, and notice requirements for judicial review of court-ordered mental health treatment; supporters said it clarifies outdated language and improves communication with families, while opponents argued it shifts burdens onto patients and could prolong confinement. HB 2923 also received a 12-0 due pass vote.

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• We know that in the investigation, parents have improved their security there that are paying for it
• It just seems wild to me. the security measures.
• And when we have more security cameras up, Police Department responded as well as the dead.
• If they consider security, my kids at the—if you like that—is going to do community events.
• Part of both is making sure that we secure safety, protect the safety of our communities.

Keywords: 1183, house