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• You know, I can't think of a good reason for it.
• Can you give me an example of when it wouldn't be reasonable to...
• There was a large masked police force that started arresting them.
• It forces these schools to actually report on the anti-Semitic incidents, which will then force them
• Palestinians and force them out of their homeland.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• <00:20:45.280> other<00:20:45.600> reasons<00:20:45.840> why the get their reasons
• other reasons why the get their reasons other reasons why and<00:20:46.240> then<00:20:46.400
• There There may be a reason for that.
• task force that expires January 1, 2026. task force that expires January 1, 2026.
• I I think, you know, one of the reasons I I think, you know, one of the reasons that<02:51:12.640

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• that's all that is my my reasoning that's all that is my my reasoning behind<00:11:21.839> that
• So, you that forces them to do that.
• <01:32:48.400> to Those residents are often forced to Those residents are often forced to
• reasonably local rehabber one reasonably local rehabber um<01:52:51.760> received<01:52:52.400
• There's no reasonable it's<04:21:18.159> not<04:21:18.399> reasonable<04:21:19.600>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Many of my customers are Minnesotan seniors, and a lot of them do not want to be forced to go into a
• The changes in the bill are restricting the business in ways that are not reasonable.
• There's no reason to divide things that don't need to be divided.
• There is no legitimate reason why a medical duopoly should be rewarded with such unfair advantages.
• I think that we're going to see operators forced to pull out, says Schroeder.

Bills: HF1545, HF2426, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• We show you as registered as Brent Kaiser testifying on behalf of Space Force.
• And so I just, I just don't see any reason why.
• Plaintiffs reasonably understand HBH- to require social media to prohibit those posts.
• For those reasons, we're opposed to the bill.
• But they're not for the reasons of what we're here for today.

Bills: HB186, HB517, HB 1093, HB 1268, HB1395, HB186

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, property owners' association, residential watering restrictions, vegetation, fine limitations, drought, technology, innovation, economic development, grants, Texas Economic Development, business funding, HB 1395, private passenger vehicle rental, car rental, vehicle rental

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• , or that a fee which exceeds 33 and 1/3% is reasonable in a specific circumstance.
• , or that a fee which exceeds 33 and 1/3% is reasonable in a specific circumstance.
• Department of Veterans Affairs, and the reason for that is to protect veterans.
• Department of Veterans Affairs, and the reason for that is to protect veterans.
• Chair: What is the reasoning for you not getting accredited?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• For these reasons, we urge you to vote aye on AB 1159. Thank you.
• Or they are forced onto Medi-Cal.
• There's a lot of reasons for that we could get into.
• For these reasons, FAC respectfully requests your no vote. Thank you.
• It is for these reasons that I urge and I vote in support of AB2766. Thank you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We've heard a parade of reasons why the bill is horrible for you.
• What is the bigotry when you allow women to be forced, or girls to be forced, into marriage?
• What is the bigotry when you allow women to be forced, or girls to be forced, into marriage?
• It just needs to be something reasonable so that chain of custody has some type of reasonable traceability
• Chair, my concern, the reason I was asking for further breakdown— The reason I was asking for further

Bills: SB1018, SB1037, SB1568, SB1687, SB1825, SCR1001

Keywords: foreign law, Sharia law, cultural practices, women's rights, marriage laws, domestic violence, honor killings, Arizona legislation, elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway

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• But the reason we have they have to go through a process.
• What do you think is the number one reason why illegal immigrants come to Florida?
• This bill forces, judges, prosecutors and law enforcement into a rule.
• Many of these students will be forced to drop out.
• That's not the reason why I'm opposed to this.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:22:00.720> insurance New Hampshire, we don't force insurance New Hampshire, we don't force
• Um yeah, I mean it's a number of reasons Um yeah, I mean it's a number of reasons as<00:24:53.279
• <02:00:49.360> why the, you know, there's a reason why the, you know, there's a reason why
• a whole assortment of reasons for that. a whole assortment of reasons for that.
• numbers for the size of the labor force numbers for the size of the labor force at<02:32:41.200>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• These are just a few of the reasons These are just a few of the reasons we<01:52:46.159> should
• taking on these force mandates. taking on these force mandates.
• <03:19:57.040> us this bill and and kind of force us this bill and and kind of force us towards
• to lay on and not work and stop forcing to lay on and not work and stop forcing the<03:53:11.359
• They then force that down to science.

Keywords: 981, all

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• And the reason why we're not doing the official committee rules is because we do not have yet an agreement
• But I support this for many reasons.
• I am the chairman of the Harbor Point Community Task Force.
• I am the chairman of the Harbor Point Community Task Force. Thank you. Good afternoon.
• I am the chairman of the Harbor Point Community Task Force, located at Harbor Point, which is right on

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened by explaining new attendance and public-testimony procedures, including that testimony would be recorded, livestreamed, and generally made public, with possible redactions for sensitive material. The chairs also noted that no committee rules were being formally adopted yet and that no votes would be taken during the hearing. Senator Collins briefly emphasized the committee’s oversight role on land takings and Article 97 issues, including concerns about proposed regulatory changes and the legislature’s constitutional role. The first major bill discussed was H. 3324, concerning the former Christos site on Crescent Street in Brockton and a proposed transfer of state-owned land from DCAM. Representative Michelle DuBois, Representative Rita Mendes, Mayor Sullivan, the Metro South Chamber’s Chris Cooney, Catholic Charities’ Larry Mayne, and Brockton planning director Rob May all supported the bill, describing the parcel as long vacant and arguing it should be reused for a mixed-use project with Catholic Charities, including affordable/workforce housing, an early education center, food pantry, workforce development, and language classes. Several speakers said the project would help retain Catholic Charities in Brockton and bring tax revenue and community services. DuBois outlined expected amendments, including moving one parcel into a municipal sale partnership and changing a “shall” to “may” regarding a right-turn lane. Some members raised questions about whether a deed transfer to a nonprofit was preferable to a long-term lease and about affordability definitions, but the bill was generally supported. Representative Connolly then testified on two Cambridge bills: H. 3308, relating to the Riverside Boat Club and a reconfigured DCR parcel boundary to support a lease with no loss of public space, and H. 3309, which would facilitate access to justice by preserving consideration of a vacant former probate court site for future court use. Senator DiDomenico supported the Riverside Boat Club measure and the broader goal of restoring court access in Cambridge. Members discussed accessibility, possible future court configurations, and the site’s prior use as an emergency shelter. The committee then heard testimony on S. 2217/H. 2108 concerning Columbia Point and access around the UMass/Bayside area. Harbor Point residents, including Orlando Perrella, Michael Corcoran, Richard Fulham, and Miles Byrne, described severe traffic congestion, emergency-access concerns, and frustration with the UMass Building Authority’s handling of the site and prior community commitments. Senator Collins said the committee should consider seeking an SJC opinion, and possibly an Attorney General opinion, on Article 97 and public-access rights. After the in-person testimony concluded, the committee attempted to reach remaining virtual witnesses on S. 2217 but did not receive testimony. With no further witnesses, the committee adjourned without taking any votes.

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• But the main reason These are private.
• those reasoning. Thank you. those reasoning. Thank you.
• So, for those reasons, our commonwealth.
• respectfully<00:28:49.919> asked For those reasons, I respectfully asked For those reasons
• I voted uh for this with those reasons. I voted uh for this with those reasons.

Bills: SB141, SB124, SB56, SJR116, SB94, SB37, SB127, SB197, SB66, SB70, SB133, SB160, SB214, SB312, SB52, SJR62, SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

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• it for a number of reasons. it for a number of reasons.
• this amendment because of that reason. this amendment because of that reason.
• This is, in fact, a very reasonable amendment. A very reasonable amendment.
• It’s, again, reasonable.
• or the reason for believing they exist. or the reason for believing they exist.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Fauci was forcing his mandate on 300 million Americans.
• <00:11:54.560> six-year-olds bureaucrats were forcing six-year-olds bureaucrats were forcing
• <00:51:29.760> families rents keep Rising this forces families rents keep Rising this forces
• Prevention Hotline Mr Speaker the reason Prevention Hotline Mr Speaker the reason that<05:42:06.080
• <07:54:42.318> making island ahead of American forces making island ahead of American forces

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And there's no reason to believe that they wouldn't do that here.
• The reason, and keep in mind the reason for that is this: by certifying this bargaining group, you're
• And it's reasons like this bill that caused me to do that.
• And it's reasons like this bill that caused me to do that.
• And for those reasons... And for those reasons, I'll be voting along with my colleagues: no.

Bills: S0042, S0688, S0762, S1168, S1296, S1298, S1300, S1318, S1332, S1376, S1548, S1570, S1574, S1632, S1634, S1750

Keywords: child protection, medical records, investigation, abuse, neglect, healthcare, Child Protection Team, diagnosis, criminal defense, legal representation, death penalty, indigent defense, regional counsel, conflict of interest, background screening, athletic coaches, youth sports, criminal history, expungement, Florida statutes

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 42 on specific medical diagnosis and child protective investigations. A late-file strike-all amendment was adopted that made only stylistic changes to align with the House version. Supporters said the bill would help DCF and child protective teams better identify rare medical conditions and give parents a chance to defend against mistaken abuse findings. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1570, which restores a prior program to help locate missing persons with special needs through voluntary tracking devices and coordination with sheriff’s offices and CARD centers, with nonrecurring funding included. Members then advanced several education, disability, and public services measures. CS for CSSB 182 created a teacher training and mentoring program for high-performing current and retired teachers to mentor teachers in D- and F-rated schools, and CS for CSSB 794 required background screening for employees in residential and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities while directing APD to study support coordination quality, workforce issues, and service gaps. Testimony on SB 794 strongly supported better training, lower caseloads, and more consistent support coordination. The committee also favorably reported CS for CS SB 1168 on background screenings, CS for CS SB 214 to allow rural special districts to pay verified invoices directly, CS for SB 1376 to create grants for genetic counseling education, and SB 1574 (Maddie’s Law) to add newborn screening for biliary atresia; the latter drew emotional support and testimony that early screening could save lives and reduce transplant costs. The committee heard and passed a number of other policy bills, including CS for CS for SB 1510, the DEP agency package, after environmental groups warned that one provision could delay basin management protections and allow more septic systems in impaired watersheds; the bill still passed favorably. Members also approved CS for CS for SB 598 on funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 688 to license naturopathic doctors, SB 1318 on scholarship account reversion rules, CS for CS for SB 682 on domestic violence injunctions and penalties, SB 130 on workforce training for current and former inmates, and SB 1548, the latest Live Local affordable housing update. Several bills were briefly postponed or taken up later in the meeting. In the latter portion of the meeting, the committee approved CS for C.S. for SB 536 on criminal gang membership criteria, CS for C.S. SB 762 on assigning conflict capital cases across regional counsel offices, SB 1332 on career offender registration requirements, CS for CS for SB 1742 creating a new offense for indecent exposure of sexual organs to a child, and CS for SB 1750 increasing penalties for serious sex offenses and child sexual abuse material crimes. The committee also debated CS for SB 1226 on Public Employee Relations Commission procedures and union certification rules, including a late-file amendment setting a 60% threshold and 25% quorum for recertification; the discussion focused heavily on constitutional concerns, union rights, and differences between first responders and other public employees. The transcript ends while that bill’s debate is still underway, with the committee having already taken numerous favorable votes throughout the meeting.

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• For these reasons, I'm voting no.
• For these reasons, I'm voting no.
• <00:55:55.880> I For these reasons, I'm voting no. I For these reasons, I'm voting no.
• those reasons, I'm in support. those reasons, I'm in support.
• For those reasons, I'm in fixes.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• <00:16:01.040> reason<00:16:01.480> why and so that's the reason reason why and so
• that's the reason reason why we're<00:16:02.000> here<00:16:02.519> so<00:16:02.720>
• When you force them to buy them, he said, you are forcing them to spend dollars they would not otherwise
• to buy them we really are forcing them to buy them we really are forcing them to spend<00:23:54.480
• and so that would also be another reason and so that would also be another reason so<00:24:32.480

Keywords: 1183, house

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• reasonable encourages commercially reasonable contracting,<00:22:07.360> and<00:22:07.480>
• And the reason they insurance companies.
• and clear up, and I guess also force NFI to actually send a bill, which hasn't happened.
• and clear up, and I guess also force NFI to actually send a bill, which hasn't happened.
• I guess also force NFI to actually send a bill, which hasn't happened.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:05:42.639> why for the entire State and the reason why for the entire State and the reason
• Frequently, when this whole thing was put together, it was a task force of people.
• Frequently, when this whole thing was put together, it was a task force of people.
• some of them were very, very solid reasons.
• some of them were very, very solid reasons.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 362, which would give the Department of Education rulemaking authority over educator licensing and testing requirements, including professional education assessments. Representative Ladd argued the bill is meant to preserve New Hampshire’s higher standards for teacher preparation and to avoid lowering requirements for licensed educators, while also allowing flexibility for career and technical education (CTE) instructors who may have strong industry experience but not traditional classroom credentials. Members discussed whether the bill should preserve industry-recognized credentials and basic academic skills testing while exempting CTE teachers from content exams; DOE Director Steven Appy said an amendment would clarify that the bill applies to initial licenses, exempt CTE teachers from the content-testing requirement, and keep current administrative practice on basic skills and industry credentials in statute. The committee also noted that an executive session would be scheduled later, likely the following week, to act on the bills and amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 90, dealing with the definition of part-time teachers. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is intended to let university and community college faculty teach limited hours in high school concurrent enrollment settings, especially in subjects like math and STEM where some schools cannot find locally certified teachers with a master’s degree. He said the measure is designed to expand student access to college-level courses, not to replace fully certified teachers or reduce standards, and emphasized that the bill is limited to faculty employed or contracted by the University System of New Hampshire or the Community College System of New Hampshire, with criminal background checks and ethics/conduct rules still applying. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the discussion ended with the understanding that further action would come in executive session.