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• I SAID THAT WHILE AGO AND I DIDN'T THIS IS A SLIGHT BUT BOARDS, EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEUROSURGEONS OR ROCKET
• WE GAVE THE ASSOCIATIONS A LITTLE BIT OF TIME TO GET THEIR WEBSITE LAUNCH.

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• With me today is Mike Stidham, director of regulatory affairs at Rocket Mortgage, to explain the bill
• </c><01:17:49.680><c> Rocket</c><01:17:50.000><c> Mortgage</c><01:17:50.720><c> to</c> affairs at Rocket
• Rocket Mortgage to affairs at Rocket Rocket Mortgage to explain<01:17:51.480><c> the</c><01:17:51.600
• I am the director of regulatory affairs with Rocket Mortgage.
• Actually, I have a question for the representative from Rocket Mortgage.

Bills: HF3766 , HF3972 , HF3437 , HF4118

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

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• So, as we go through this, I'll have Mike Stettum from Rocket Mortgage to explain the other details of
• </c> have uh Mike Stettum from Rocket have uh Mike Stettum from Rocket Mortgage<00:49:29.200><c> to</
• :49:45.920><c> the</c> Um, Rocket Mortgage appreciates the Um, Rocket Mortgage appreciates the opportunity
• I work at Taft Advisers as a lobbyist with Rocket Mortgage.
• Uh the amendment was Rocket Mortgage.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

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• Um, the rockets that they test in Nevada, you see these bright lights like that.
• There are many other things in rocket launches that are not in these because rockets have a different

Committee: House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee began by announcing that House Bill 2094 would be held and not heard that day, then received a lengthy update from Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzky on Colorado River negotiations and post-2026 operating rules. He described Arizona’s legal position, the basin’s water allocations, current shortages, conservation efforts, and the state’s view that the Upper Basin should share more of the reductions and move more water from reservoirs above Lake Powell to Lake Mead. Members asked about tourism, recreation, tribal water rights, public outreach, and the role of the state’s delegation and the federal government. Buschatzky said Arizona has already made major conservation cuts and that further reductions are likely, whether by agreement or federal action, and emphasized ongoing negotiations and public meetings. The committee then heard House Bill 2758, which would expand McMullen Valley groundwater transfer rules to allow eligible entities, including private water companies, to withdraw and transport groundwater under specified conditions, with ADWR oversight and reporting requirements. Supporters argued the bill would provide a lawful, regulated way to move water for urban growth and housing needs, while opponents from La Paz County and rural advocacy groups said it would accelerate aquifer depletion, harm private wells, and benefit a New York hedge fund at the expense of local residents. After debate over guardrails, stakeholder outreach, and the impact on rural communities, the committee adopted the Griffin amendment and passed HB 2758 as amended on a 6-4 due-pass vote. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 2098, which revises bonding authority and public hearing notification requirements for county water augmentation authorities and allows such authorities to enter into local repayment agreements with WIFA. Pinal County officials and related stakeholders testified in support, saying the changes would help the Pinal County Water Augmentation Authority finance future water and infrastructure projects, including possible augmentation efforts tied to Bartlett Dam, and would clean up statutory language to match the authority’s needs. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 2098, before any committee vote on that bill is shown.

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• The rockets that they test in Nevada, you see these bright lights like that.
• There are many other things in rocket launches that are not in these because rockets have a different

Bills: HB2042 , HB2052 , HB2055 , HB2056 , HB2094 , HB2098 , HB2185 , HB2328 , HB2758 , HB2798

Committees: House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference

Keywords: solar radiation management, environment, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, public health, complaint process, Attorney General, groundwater management, water conservation, irrigation, water supply, brackish groundwater, water supply development, desalination, water infrastructure, financial assistance, environmental reviews, brackish water, groundwater, water resources

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• Uh, for the record, Mike Stedham, director of regulatory affairs with Rocket Mortgage.
• 00:03:01.440><c> with</c> director of regulatory affairs with director of regulatory affairs with Rocket
• things that I talk to people about in this space is with first-time home buyers, especially, maybe Rocket

Committee: House Banking & Insurance

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• But please remember that when<00:43:04.240><c> we</c><00:43:04.560><c> launched</c><00:43:04.880><c>
• this</c><00:43:05.119><c> program,</c><00:43:05.520><c> really</c> when we launched this program, really
• when we launched this program, really from<00:43:05.920><c> the</c><00:43:06.160><c> operator</c><00
• At this particular point, we've launched every license type that we have, which includes the cultivators
• from only a handful in 2000 to rocketing from only a handful in 2000 to over<01:42:50.400><c> 125</c

Committee: Joint Agriculture

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• Since the program was launched, Massachusetts has lowered electricity demand by 15%.
• It's not rocket science, and I don't know what... like, I urge you. said I put the heat pump system in
• point of sale rebate just like we do with evs now on the 7500 dollar credit wallet exists it's not rocket
• It's not rocket science, and I don't know what—like, I urge you to use the power of your positions to
• straightforward: MLPs are already leaders in clean energy and innovation, from deploying LED streetlights to launching

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Summary: The committee heard testimony on H. 4144, the Governor’s Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act, with the administration arguing the bill would lower bills in the short and long term while expanding clean energy supply and innovation. The Governor and Secretary said the bill would reduce or restructure charges on customer bills, reform Mass Save, expand securitization as a financing tool, speed interconnection, create energy-ready zones, strengthen consumer protections in competitive supply, and allow broader state procurement of energy resources. They said the package could save consumers billions over time and would help address high energy costs, especially during extreme heat and winter spikes. Committee members pressed the administration on several provisions, especially securitization, asking whether the bill requires an apples-to-apples comparison of total costs over time, including interest and lost tax revenue, versus paying through rates. Administration witnesses said DPU review and public comment would be required and said they would work to clarify the language if needed. Members also questioned the bill’s solar and procurement provisions, including reduced net metering compensation for some large facilities, the scope of all-resource procurements, and whether hydro, solar, and nuclear would be included; the administration said those resources were contemplated and that procurement would still be reviewed by DPU. Other questions focused on the short-term relief from bill changes, the treatment of low- and moderate-income discounts, and whether the bill’s heat pump and Mass Save reforms would help customers who cannot afford upfront costs. Several witnesses and committee members discussed Mass Save reforms, including securitization of program costs, on-bill financing, pre-approval of rebates, and shifting program administration away from gas utilities. Administration witnesses said the changes were intended to reduce volatility, lower administrative costs, and better align costs with long-term savings. Questions also touched on geothermal permitting, municipal participation in offshore wind procurement, and the proposed repeal of the ballot requirement for nuclear power, which the administration defended as preserving future options under heavy review. No votes were taken during the hearing portion described. Supportive testimony came from labor, environmental, business, planning, and development groups. The AFL-CIO, NECA, and the Environmental League of Massachusetts backed the bill, emphasizing lower bills, job creation, labor standards, just transition protections, and cleaner energy. NAIOP, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and MAPC supported provisions on energy-ready zones, interconnection reform, microgrids, extreme-heat shutoff protections, and Mass Save improvements. A HEET representative praised the bill’s use of securitization, geothermal, and utility financing tools but urged guardrails and workforce protections. Overall, testimony was broadly favorable, with most witnesses calling for refinements rather than opposing the bill outright.

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• Instagram launched on October 10, 2010.
• In 2011, Snapchat launched as Peek-a-Boo, and in September 2017, TikTok launched for international markets
• I'm an attorney here from the Animal Law Office and also from Rocket Dog Rescue.
• I'm an attorney here from the Animal Law Office and also from Rocket Dog Rescue.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.

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• About two years ago, we launched the Community Safe Project and we partnered with public... and private
• I work for the Public Utility Commission, and in that role, I Help the commission launch the ADER pilot
• The Houston Rockets have secured the number two seed, sir. We are pleased with that. As well.

Bills: HB1951 , HB2715 , HB3092 , HB3237 , HB3278 , HB3511 , HB3592 , HB3675 , HB3778 , HB3782 , HB3826 , HB3970 , HB4016 , HB4049 , HB4341 , HB4344 , HB4406 , HB4427

Committee: House State Affairs

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• On Thursday, the Higher Education Partnership legislative launch is from 11:45 to 12:30 on the Capitol
• is Space Day, so we're going to be doing a bill that will start the day dealing with the Space and Rocket
• Like our hope today is to launch a mission of making sure that the people that serve in our law enforcement

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• brain trauma issues from years of blowing doors off their hinges and .50 cal shots and AT4 shots, rockets
• c><00:05:12.640><c> and</c><00:05:13.160><c> AT4</c><00:05:13.960><c> shots,</c><00:05:14.520><c> rockets
• ,</c><00:05:15.320><c> you</c> cal shots and AT4 shots, rockets, you cal shots and AT4 shots, rockets

Committee: Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection

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• And a mission is let's build the rocket. This bill is really a vision.
• And whenever I bring up this bill to people, people say, well, how do you build a rocket?
• And a mission is let's build the rocket. This bill is really a vision.
• And whenever I bring up this bill to people, people say, well, how do you build a rocket?

Bills: SB6078 , SB6089 , SB5859 , SB5861 , SB6065 , SB5956 , SB5901

Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Keywords: SB 6078, child care, childcare, daycare, licensed child care provider, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, DCYF, prelicensing, licensing support, resource guide, child care center, family home child care, family home provider, outdoor nature-based child care, school-age child care, early learning, provider application, local permit notice, city permit, county permit

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• Some of these things, like not being able to launch from the beach or being within 500 feet, that would
• /c><00:25:12.399><c> being</c><00:25:12.600><c> able</c><00:25:12.799><c> to</c><00:25:12.960><c> launch
• </c><00:25:13.240><c> from</c><00:25:13.399><c> the</c> know not being able to launch from the know not
• being able to launch from the beach<00:25:13.919><c> or</c><00:25:14.399><c> being</c><00:25:14.679>
• something that, um, broken down would probably just be a violation, another somebody just popping bottle rockets

Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on three fireworks-related bills. On SB 1226, which would create a shipping container inspection program and require Department of Law Enforcement reporting, the Department of Law Enforcement supported the measure, while the Attorney General recommended deleting references to explosives to avoid a single-subject constitutional issue and noted possible federal limits on military involvement. Harbor users raised concerns about logistics, delays, and cost, and HPD supported the bill; members also discussed how inspections would work and whether DLE would coordinate with county and federal partners. No vote was taken during the testimony portion. On SB 32, which would sharply restrict consumer fireworks by requiring permits for cultural use, repealing the general holiday exceptions, and imposing a $25 permit fee, the State Fire Council supported the bill as a public safety measure but said it was willing to work on problematic language. The Office of the Public Defender opposed it, arguing the bill’s use of “culture” could create constitutional and discrimination problems because permit decisions would effectively define culture. Fireworks retailers and other opponents said the bill would push consumers toward illegal fireworks and hurt lawful sales, while supporters said it would reduce injuries, fires, and respiratory harm. Members questioned whether the permit fee was new, whether the bill would affect commercial display companies, and whether permit caps should be added. On SB 1324, which expands fireworks offenses, increases penalties for injuries or death, creates new criminal offenses and an infraction adjudication system, and appropriates funds, the Attorney General strongly supported the bill and said it would give law enforcement and prosecutors better tools, while DLE said the current weight-based definitions make prosecutions difficult and labor-intensive. DLE also said disposal of seized fireworks is expensive and hazardous, and suggested violators should bear more of that cost. HPD and the Maui County prosecutor supported the bill, but some opponents argued it would overcriminalize conduct and create constitutional issues; a commercial pyrotechnics company asked for amendments to preserve lawful display work. Members asked about the appropriation, enforcement challenges, and whether existing exceptions would still allow commercial shows. The hearing ended with no final decision reported in the transcript.

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• Robert Lebranch, US Space and Rocket Center. Um, you have before... and Rocket Center.

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• Almost instantly, Marines stationed there came under heavy artillery and rocket fire.
• Almost instantly, Marines stationed there came under heavy artillery and rocket fire.
• </c><07:42:10.160><c> Think</c><07:42:10.478><c> about</c> launch a nuclear weapon.
• Think about launch a nuclear weapon.
• The devastation, the consequences of any nuclear launch, could be life-changing around the world.

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• The interactive process is not rocket science. It is not integral calculus.
• The interactive process is not rocket science. It is not integral calculus.
• The interactive process is not rocket science. It is not integral calculus.
• The the interactive process<00:26:52.880><c> is</c><00:26:53.080><c> not</c><00:26:53.360><c> rocket<
• It is not process is not rocket science. It is not integral<00:26:55.840><c> calculus.

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• boots-making tradition includes iconic brand... and such as Lucchese, Tony Lama, Blackjack Boots, Rocket
• Other key players include Kaboots. established in 1928, Rocket Buster, known for its unique handmade

Bills: SB2053 , SCR19 , SCR23 , SCR29

Committee: Senate Administration

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• I remember back at the Beijing Olympics, watching the whole show about how they were shooting rockets
• to see the clouds... ...were shooting rockets to see the clouds to make them go ahead and rain so it

Bills: HB248 , HB311

Committees: House Tourism , House Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: weather modification, atmospheric pollution, chemical dispersion, environmental law, public health, improvement districts, assessment collection, property taxes, local governance, foreclosure procedures

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• I tell you, I guess billionaires can eat caviar in their mansions or on their yachts while launching
• celebrities and rockets on vanity tours of space, but everyday Americans will be left unsure about whether
• I tell you, I guess billionaires can eat caviar in their mansions or on their yachts while launching
• celebrities and rockets on vanity tours of space, but everyday Americans will be left unsure about whether
• I tell you, I guess billionaires can eat caviar in their mansions or on their yachts while launching