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• I think think think and<00:20:43.200> and<00:20:43.280> and<00:20:43.919> where<
• about your districts, think about local control, think about the resorts, think about the State Fair
• about your districts, think about local control, think about the resorts, think about the State Fair
• ,<00:33:59.120> think control, think about the resorts, think control, think about the resorts
• to focus on I think we have to think to focus on I think we have to think about<01:25:57.040>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• just with a few of you uh but I I think just with a few of you uh but I I think that<00:14:54.519
• I think we will, um, I think we've had everybody had a chance to ask questions.
• <01:13:10.880> we've nlrb I think we will um I think we've nlrb I think we will um I think
• But zero, I think, is an untenable number, and I think that just shows a—I don't know if they think we're
• But zero, I think, is an untenable number, and I think that just shows a—I don't know if they think we're

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So I think it's physical activity.
• And we know that um when we're thinking And we know that um when we're thinking about<00:15:43.600
• As you look at these trends and you think about strategies, again, thinking about not just focusing on
• As you look at these trends and you think about strategies, again, thinking about not just focusing on
• As you look at these trends and think about strategies, again, think not just about food quality and

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with roll call and housekeeping, including moving standing attendees to an overflow room and asking the audience to avoid interruptions. The task force then heard testimony from Allison Adams of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, who presented statewide health trend data showing Kentucky ranked 41st overall and 44th in health outcomes, with especially poor performance on premature death, chronic disease, diabetes, and vaccination rates. She emphasized that Kentucky has the highest rates of residents with multiple chronic conditions, that diabetes remains above the national average, and that childhood immunization rates have worsened. She also highlighted major provider shortages in rural areas, noting that 43 of 120 counties meet shortage criteria and that more than half of primary care providers are concentrated in Fayette and Jefferson counties. Adams urged the task force to focus on prevention, early intervention, access to care, physical activity, and healthier school and community environments, and said the foundation is prepared to share results from its demonstration projects. Task force members asked follow-up questions about the age range for chronic-condition data and whether the diabetes figure reflected type 1 or type 2 diabetes; Adams said the chronic-condition measure spans all ages and that the diabetes figure likely reflects type 2, though she offered to provide the full report. The task force then approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The committee next turned to SNAP benefits and heard from Lisa Dennis, commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services, and Roger McCann, director of the Division of Family Support. They explained that SNAP is not only a food assistance program but also a public health and family stability tool, arguing that poor diet contributes to chronic disease and that food insecurity is linked to family stress, child welfare involvement, and neglect-related CPS referrals. They cited research showing that more generous SNAP policies are associated with fewer CPS reports, fewer substantiated reports, and fewer foster care placements, and said SNAP helps reduce risk and promote stability across vulnerable populations including children, older adults, people with disabilities, and pregnant women. They also described SNAP-Ed as the nutrition education component that teaches healthy eating, cooking on a budget, and how to use fresh produce, but warned that recent federal legislation eliminates federal funding for SNAP-Ed beginning in federal fiscal year 2026. McCann outlined the remaining SNAP outreach and employment-and-training components, noting that outreach is typically run by nonprofits with a 50% match and that employment and training funds job-skills programs to help recipients move toward better jobs and self-sufficiency. The discussion emphasized that access to nutritious food, education, and job supports are all part of improving health outcomes and reducing food insecurity.

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• I think we should do more of that. I frankly don’t think we do enough of that.
• <00:49:54.400> I I think we should do more of that. I I think we should do more of that.
• And and I think in our budget that.
• As I consider this, I I think about As I consider this, I I think about really<01:31:41.520> large
• have minute errors and I'm thinking have minute errors and I'm thinking that's<01:33:49.760>

Keywords: 916, all

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• think of a Kevin song for you. think of a Kevin song for you.
• I think. So, sorry.
• I think. So, sorry.
• I<01:14:45.320> think. I think. I think. So,<01:14:46.840> sorry.
• Um Um Um and<01:38:06.000> I<01:38:06.120> think and I think and I think um you<01:38:09.840

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• federal requirements are so um I think federal requirements are so um I think uh<00:00:41.760>
• the classroom so you know I just think the classroom so you know I just think it's it's it's a<00
• And I think Dr.
• And I think Dr.
• think implementation challenges and I think when<00:40:48.079> we<00:40:48.240> do<00:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I think that's important as we think about our duty to our veterans, is to understand that they are
• hasn't uh and I think that's important as<00:03:03.959> we<00:03:04.120> think<00:03:04.360
• over the last I think 12 to 15<00:15:54.120> years<00:15:54.360> I<00:15:54.440> think
• environmental conditions um and I think environmental conditions um and I think that<00:35:50.319
• it gives us some options and we think it gives us some options and we think that<01:13:04.920>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee held its first hearing of the session and began with introductions from members and staff, many of whom shared personal or family connections to military service. The chair emphasized that the committee would work respectfully and invited members to raise concerns directly. No votes or formal actions were taken during the opening portion of the meeting. The main substantive item was an overview presentation from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Commissioner Brad Lindsay described the agency’s mission, statewide footprint, and strategic goals, noting Minnesota has more than 286,000 veterans and that MDVA serves veterans in all 87 counties. He outlined the department’s structure, including eight veterans homes, four state veterans cemeteries, tribal and campus outreach, and the agency’s focus on seamless support, awareness of programs, stewardship of resources, and workforce retention. Deputy Commissioner Ben Johnson then detailed the Programs and Services Division, including federal VA claims assistance, veterans employment and education support, state veterans cemeteries and memorial affairs, the State Soldiers Assistance Program, homelessness prevention, tribal veteran service officers, women veterans services, the Minnesota GI Bill, licensing and certification assistance, the state approving agency, veterans preference, emergency assistance, the LinkVet line, and the Minnesota Service Core partnership with Lutheran Social Services. He also noted the agency’s work on food insecurity and burial services. The presentation was informational only, with no committee action reported.

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• I think it's wrong to that is wrong.
• <00:42:18.520> that's You may not like it and I think that's You may not like it and I think
• anyways, TSA is great, I think. anyways, TSA is great, I think.
• > to<00:47:22.520> set<00:47:22.760> the think it's important to to set the think
• I don't think being used against you? I don't think you<01:28:52.360> do.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 3732, the Department of Employment and Economic Development appropriations bill, was presented as a package of budget and policy changes from the Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Committee. The author described it as a set of practical fixes, including changes to reporting requirements, repealing unused programs, recommendations from a Governor’s Workforce Development Board subcommittee on direct appropriations, and creation of an Office of Community Investment within DEED. Members also noted the bill had been revised after earlier floor debate and included a modified version of a previously contentious proposal. The first major floor debate centered on Amendment A12, offered by Representative Zeleznikar, which would create an exemption from meal and break requirements for certain 24-hour care settings such as disability group homes and home care. Supporters argued the current break law does not fit the realities of one-on-one or overnight care and could force providers into unsafe or impractical staffing models. Opponents, including Representatives Johnson and Pinto, said the amendment would weaken or repeal worker break protections and remove clear standards and remedies. After debate, the House took a roll call and the amendment failed on a 67-67 tie. A second amendment, A13 by Representative Tabke, proposed a $150,000 state aviation fund-backed loan fund to help TSA and other airport workers who had gone without pay during a federal shutdown, by backstopping bank loans for affected families. Tabke framed it as worker relief tied to the aviation system, while Representative Niska argued it was not a serious proposal, had not been vetted, and unfairly used state money to address a federal dispute. Debate on the amendment became highly partisan and included a point of order over personalities in debate before the Speaker ruled the point well taken and returned discussion to the amendment.

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• So this was, I think, 2020.
• So this was, I think, 2020.
• So this was, I think, 2020.
• So this was, I think, 2020.
• So this was, I think, 2020.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I do think there needs to be priorities, and I think it's both public and nonpublic schools.
• needs to be priorities and I think there needs to be priorities and I think<00:53:52.319> it's
• I do think there needs to be priorities, and I think it's both public and nonpublic schools.
• It's a safe, I think it's smart.
• I can think of a million have. I can think of a million scenarios. scenarios. scenarios.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• that are following it on your computers that are following it on your computers with<00:10:34.200
• We I think the what it does now?
• I think it's a great bill.
• I think Aberdeen has 14,000.
• I think trust is mainly Well, no.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, April 10, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House met with 122 members present, heard the journal read, and proceeded through a long series of Senate messages, concurrence motions, and third-reading votes on a wide range of bills. Early business included conference committee appointments on Senate Bill 159 (Emergency Medical Services Vehicles and Ambulances, Required Supplies), Senate Bill 514 (Third Degree Assault), and Senate Bill 866 (Chain Restaurants, disclosure of sodium and added sugars), along with several other bills where the House declined to recede from its amendments and named conferees. The chamber also adopted concurrence on House Bill 1181 (children in out-of-home placement) and House Bill 1219 (climate change/homeowners insurance study), and adopted a favorable committee report on House Bill 1602 (no-cost cancer screening for volunteer firefighters), which was amended to add sponsors, make technical changes, and include retired volunteer firefighters before being ordered printed for third reading. The House then took up a Rules Committee consent calendar and moved a batch of bills to the appropriate committees. On third reading, it passed House Bill 1028 (Caroline County Board of Education compensation increase) and House Bill 1599 (Choptank River Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund) by constitutional majorities. It also rejected Senate amendments on House Bill 107 (Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program), House Bill 153 (residential rental apartments air conditioning requirement), House Bill 1063 (hunting management), and House Bill 1067 (lead and lead-based ammunition phase out), appointing conference committees in each case. House Bill 717 (Baltimore City raffles for organizations affiliated with professional baseball and football teams) and House Bill 892 (cemeteries, actions for sale/transfer/alternate use) also had Senate amendments rejected. The chamber then passed a series of Senate bills on third reading, including Senate Bill 309 (precious metal bullion or coins sales tax exemption), 523 (vernal pools identification), 742 (Maryland Protecting People with Disabilities Act), 141 (election misinformation/disinformation and deep fakes), 298 (Maryland Capital Police statewide jurisdiction), 515 (Health Services Cost Review Commission rate setting), 638 (Maryland Heritage Areas funding and grants), 28 (state employee arbitration reform), 72 (Baltimore County off-premises alcohol sales), 361 (Baltimore City alcoholic beverages license extension), 414 (Anne Arundel County nonprofit swim club license), 601 (cybersecurity standards), 305 (incarcerated individual training and reentry grant fund extension), 331 (retired law enforcement handgun permit renewal), 516 (protective body armor requirements and reporting), 651 (transfer-on-death deed establishment), 865 (private passenger automobile insurance work group), 933 (temporary appointment to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities), 261 (money transmission act definition changes), and 823 (Parole Commission selection committee changes). Most passed with little or no debate; Senate Bill 523 drew opposition from a delegate who warned that identifying vernal pools could lead to future regulation and land-use restrictions, while Senate Bill 823 prompted questions about victims’ rights and whether state’s attorneys remained opposed, with the floor leader saying the bill added a victims’ rights advocate to the selection committee and that opposition had been limited to written testimony. Several members later changed votes on Senate Bill 638 and Senate Bill 865 before the House moved on.

Transcript Highlights:

• I don't think what is being proposed at the federal level, for one, I don't think it'll happen.
• So I think Senator Jazinski is correct and I think that should remain.
• So I think Senator Jazinski is correct and I think that should remain.
• What do you think, too?"
• I think we can get it on it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I actually think this is very simple.
• I don't even think we've voted on a single one of them, those priorities.
• I could go down the list, but I don't think I have to list the reasons.
• You all are aware of all of these problems, and I think in your heart, most of you, especially if you're
• wonderful leader in San Antonio and Bexar County, recognizing our deep African-American history, and I think

Bills: HJR99, HB1399, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HCR35, SB14, HB 12, HB1522, HB422, HB675, HB204, HB748, HB912, HJR99, HB1399, HB1400, HB 1094, HB365, HB 1109, HB647, HCR35, HCR123, HCR124, HR57, HR87, HR111, HR228, HR230, HR322, HR624, HR625, HR626, HR627, HR628, HR630, HR631, HR634, HR635, HR636, HR637, HR638, HR639, HR640, HR645, HR646, HR648, HR649, HR651, HR652, HR653, HR654, HR664, HR665, HR668, HR675, HR676, HR678, HR679, HR680, HR683, HR686, HR688, HR689, HR694, HR695, HR697, HR698, HR699, HR472, HR622, HR632, HR633, HR643, HR655, HR657, HR660, HR661, HR662, HR663, HR667, HR670, HR674, HR681, HR682, HR696

Keywords: animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, constitutional amendment, retail sale, tangible personal property, Texas tax code, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption, regulation, deceased transportation, HB 365

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• I think this is a reasonable neighbor.
• And I think when we put in somehow.
• I think it doesn't work out for you.
• in a private conversation that he thinks in a private conversation that he thinks that<02:25:46.880
• Yes, um, I think I do.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Think about a potluck, okay? Across Think about a potluck, okay?
• I think that what I can say right now is I think because Hawaii and...
• And also, I think...
• We were thinking about native. Are we thinking about an Arizona model...
• think it’s...

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• I think that's a healthy process.
• Is that what you think they had in mind? Yes, and I think that's what they had in mind.
• I don't think automotive engineers would think it's a good idea. I'll ask you this, Mr.
• Bradbury, straight up, you know, I think senators think they're pretty powerful people.
• And I think that's a fair process. I think the American people expect that.

Keywords: transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight

Summary: The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.

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• I think I think whenrystolo was working on it.
• Well, I think harder.
• I think I told you this.
• I think so.
• I think it's Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are filing dates. I think.

Keywords: 914, all

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• I think in 2003 it was just Congressional. I think it was in 2008. 2003 was just Congressional.
• I think the reality for me...
• Is that roughly what I think I heard? I think that's correct.
• I think we're saying the same thing. I'm sorry? I think we're saying the same thing.
• Well, I think that's...

Bills: SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SR5

Keywords: redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes

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• I think is needed. Okay. your testimony. I think is needed. Okay.
• "I think when I think pre-existing condition, I'm thinking about something that's perhaps unrelated to
• "Um, I think when I think pre-existing condition, I'm thinking about something that's perhaps unrelated
• So, I wouldn't think you should pay them the whole day, but I think the two hours—I think this law was
• I would think I think where people this.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I think a lot of your numbers on many of your agencies are already collected, and I think...
• Next up, uh, Senator, I think... Adopted. Next up, uh, Senator, I think you've got two more.
• So I think I just... ...now? Yes. Okay. So I think I just...
• So, if someone's going to get the immunity, I think they all need to have the same set of... think they
• And so, as you've heard me say before, I think I... you've heard me say before, I think I...

Bills: HB202, HB42, HB146, HB492, HB285, HB7, HB454, HB42, HB7

Keywords: law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, HB285