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• agreement with NAMI New Hampshire that this bill, um, first of all, it's not necessary, as the sponsor acknowledged
• it's it it's not necessary as the all it's it it's not necessary as the sponsor<01:03:32.640> acknowledged
• <01:03:33.359> our<01:03:33.599> current<01:03:34.000> law sponsor acknowledged
• our current law sponsor acknowledged our current law already<01:03:35.000> makes<01:03:35.279

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• First, uh, I need to acknowledge, uh, that Vice Chair Wu and Speaker Moody have joined us.
• So that is why it's important that we acknowledge it to call it child sexual abuse material.
• Current Texas law does not acknowledge a person's right to revoke consent at any time.
• We deserve laws that acknowledge what happened to us and hold perpetrators accountable.

Bills: HB47

Keywords: HB 47, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem taxes, property tax, voter-approval tax rate, tax rate election, taxing unit, injunction, taxpayer rights, property owner, local government finance, tax refund, attorney's fees, court costs, voter-approved tax increase, tax reform, municipal taxes, county taxes, school district taxes, bond election

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• there are some members here that can elaborate more but reserve the right to close first I need to acknowledge
• So that is why it's important that we acknowledge it to call it child sexual abuse.
• Current Texas law does not acknowledge a person's right right to revoke consent at any time.
• We deserve laws that acknowledge what happened to us and hold perpetrators accountable.

Bills: HB47, HB1552, HB1686, HB1953, HB2151, HB2355, HB2582, HB2697, HB2895, HB3073, HB3418, HB47

Keywords: sexual assault, victim rights, forensic examination, medical care, trauma-informed care, crime victims compensation, evidence retention, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, digital services, reporting requirements, children's protection, sex offender registration, indecent assault, educator-student relationship, criminal justice, legislation, crime victims, compensation fund, information disclosure

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• I'll also acknowledge in your agenda on page 23 there's a discussion as well about coordinated family
• align their rates with the rate models based on the individuals being served and the service acknowledgement
• So just a moment to acknowledge a lot of great work, and a lot of the...
• So just a moment to acknowledge a lot of great work, and a lot of the strength and support of the Legislature

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held a hearing on developmental services, rehabilitation, and related supports, with no votes taken. The first major topic was the Master Plan for Developmental Services. Administration officials described a year-long, community-driven process that included a steering committee, work groups, and statewide engagement sessions, and said the final draft would be released that Friday with about 170 recommendations. The Department of Developmental Services said the plan would inform future work, but did not offer a detailed implementation roadmap. The LAO said the plan contains significant policy and budget implications, may require statutory changes, and needs further analysis to turn recommendations into actionable proposals. Advocates and regional center representatives urged the Legislature and administration to avoid letting the plan sit on a shelf, called for prioritization and ongoing stakeholder oversight, and emphasized the need to address equity, workforce, service coordination, and cross-system collaboration. The chair said he wanted to work with the LAO on trailer bill language and future reporting to create a clearer path forward. The second topic was the Office of Employment First and competitive integrated employment. Administration witnesses said California has ended subminimum wage under SB 639, but that moving people into competitive integrated employment remains a major priority. They described existing efforts such as DDS’s coordinated career pathways pilot, paid internships, job development services, benefits counseling, and DOR’s career counseling and referral services, along with pilot projects in San Diego and Orange County. The State Council on Developmental Disabilities and advocates argued that employment outcomes have remained stuck at roughly 15% and that a dedicated Employment First Office is needed to coordinate across agencies, align goals, and improve outcomes. The LAO recommended regular legislative oversight on people transitioning out of subminimum wage and asked for technical assistance on coordinated career pathways. The chair criticized the administration’s decision to effectively eliminate funding for the office, requested a detailed implementation timeline and quarterly transition reports, and said the committee would continue pressing for the office to be implemented. The final issue was respite services, utilization trends, and access. DDS reported that in-home respite use and spending have risen sharply over several years, with about 150,000 people using respite in 2023-24 and expenditures reaching about $1 billion. Officials said access depends on families knowing the service exists, service coordinators identifying need, and having enough providers, especially in rural and linguistically diverse communities. The San Diego Regional Center said utilization generally mirrors statewide trends, but access is stronger in some areas, such as Imperial County, where families often prefer family-directed or agency-supported models that allow them to hire trusted workers. Committee members emphasized the importance of respite for family health and caregiver well-being, asked whether service coordinators are asking practical questions about sleep and stress, and discussed the need for better identification of complex behavioral and medical needs. DDS said a standardized family support tool and updated IPP process are intended to improve consistency, transparency, and person-centered assessment for respite and related services.

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• And so we would love to at some point have the governor acknowledge that we must endure and enter into
• would love to at some point have the would love to at some point have the governor<00:54:45.360> acknowledge
• that<00:54:46.880> we<00:54:47.000> must<00:54:47.720> endure governor acknowledge
• that we must endure governor acknowledge that we must endure and<00:54:48.560> enter<00:54:48.680

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• downtowns across the country face enormous headwinds that are particularly exacerbated, as you acknowledge
• 00:45:20.200> you are particularly exacerbated as you are particularly exacerbated as you acknowledge
• 21.640> the<00:45:21.720> sudden<00:45:22.079> passing<00:45:22.440> of acknowledge
• uh by the sudden passing of acknowledge uh by the sudden passing of our<00:45:22.800> largest

Keywords: 1183, house

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• My question is: why isn't there a fiscal note in here, or acknowledgement of that?
• isn't there a fiscal note in here is why isn't there a fiscal note in here or<00:49:18.119> acknowledgement
• 19.040> that<00:49:19.240> or<00:49:19.440> is<00:49:19.640> there or acknowledgement
• of that or is there or acknowledgement of that or is there going<00:49:20.079> to<00:49:20.200

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I will just say that this is the first year we’ve tried it in this format, and I will acknowledge that
• <00:07:42.360> and<00:07:42.520> I<00:07:42.599> will<00:07:42.879> acknowledge
• it in this format and I will acknowledge it in this format and I will acknowledge that<00:07:43.560

Bills: HF3

Keywords: legislative auditor, reporting, accountability, state finance, executive agency oversight, 1183, house

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• Um, again, acknowledging this great bill and appreciate the introducer for introducing this important
• Um, again, acknowledging this great bill and appreciate the introducer for introducing this important
• Um, again, acknowledging this great bill and appreciate the introducer for introducing this important
• Um, again, acknowledging this great bill and appreciate the introducer for introducing this important

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• But I just wanted to say that and recognize and acknowledge your role and the role of women in agriculture
• :33:55.399> and<00:33:55.639> recognize<00:33:56.200> and<00:33:56.399> acknowledge
• <00:33:57.320> you and and recognize and acknowledge you and and recognize and acknowledge

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee held a Dairy Day hearing focused on Minnesota’s dairy industry, beginning with a presentation recognizing Pat and Jodi Lunneman of Twin Eagle Dairy in Clarissa as Minnesota Milk Producers’ Dairy Producer of the Year. Their farm’s history, growth from a 50-stall tie-stall barn to an 800-900 cow freestall operation, and the role of family and long-term employees were highlighted. Members praised the Lunnemans’ work, community involvement, and the collaborative nature of the video tribute. Garrett Luthin, president of Minnesota Milk Producers Association, testified on industry priorities. He said the group represents Minnesota’s 1,625 dairy farms and emphasized that dairy farmers invest in their communities and want policies that support long-term viability. He raised concerns about compliance with labor mandates such as earned sick and safe time, paid family leave, and secure retirement requirements, saying dairy work does not fit a standard schedule and that smaller farms lack HR capacity to track leave requirements. He also urged improvements to county and state permitting by allowing processes to run concurrently rather than sequentially, and he expressed support for dairy profitability and development programs. Members asked about the status of federal dairy support programs, labor mandate implementation, and the realities of dairy work. Luthin said Minnesota Milk was waiting on federal action to keep certain dairy funds in place and described labor compliance as a wage and administrative burden. Pat and Jodi Lunneman later described why they expanded their farm in the 1990s, citing labor efficiency, changing economics, and the need to remain profitable; they said they do not use robotic milkers but do use robotic calf feeders. Pat explained their double-12 parallel parlor, three-shift milking schedule, and the need to keep equipment fully utilized. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Before we get underway, the Chair acknowledges that today is Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate convened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a brief acknowledgment of Transgender Day of Remembrance, with remarks honoring transgender and gender non-conforming individuals and reaffirming a commitment to safety and dignity for all. The chamber then took up several Election Laws committee reports involving local validation and ratification measures, including legislation to validate the proceedings of the Millbury annual town meeting and Senate 2679, which ratifies acts and proceedings related to Plymouth town meeting and actions by Plymouth officials. The Senate ordered the Millbury bill to a third reading and likewise ordered Senate 2679 to a third reading. It also considered reports from the Committee on Rules of the Two Branches recommending suspension of Joint Rule 12 for several Senate petitions, and the Senate voted to suspend the necessary rules so the matters could be considered forthwith and referred to their respective committees. One measure was passed to be enacted and sent to the Governor for approval. After a brief recess, the Senate adopted an order to adjourn until Monday at 11:00 a.m., and then adjourned accordingly.

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• It's been acknowledged that that resource extends past property lines.

Bills: SB1928, SB259

Keywords: groundwater, water rights, waste prevention, conservation, permitting, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OWRB, water permits, water use reporting, metering, permit enforcement, groundwater waste, well permitting, cease and desist, fines and penalties, permit suspension, data centers, data processing facilities, cooling systems, evaporative cooling

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• Grant us the self-discipline you have promised, that we would not advance our own priorities but acknowledge

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And may we acknowledge our hunger for your presence and our dependence on your guidance.

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

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• I'd like to acknowledge that Senator Harckham and Senator Weik are present, and we have all the voted

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs committee met on March 17 and considered six bills, all of which were advanced. S-109 would allow a veteran’s close friend or family member, if familiar with the veteran’s wishes, to request burial in a veterans cemetery. S-2071 would require the Department of Labor to maintain a list of careers and job listings for veterans. Both bills were moved without discussion and reported to the floor. The committee then approved several measures and referred them to Finance: S-2607, exempting certain veterans service organizations from sales taxes on beer, wine, and soda; S-4529, providing legal assistance for military families; S-4530A, exempting certain active duty military members based at Fort Hamilton and Fort Wadsworth from Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge E-ZPass tolls if they live in a city of one million or more; and S-605, establishing a Hire a Vet Grant Program with a sunset provision. Members present voiced no opposition on the bills, and each was moved by committee members before being reported onward. The meeting ended with brief closing remarks and adjournment.

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• your attention to the South Gallery, we have a number of leadership students from Great Plains who acknowledge

Bills: HB4274, HB3076, HB4358, HB3312, HB3288, HB3885, HB3147, HB4299, HB4265, HB4266, HB3011, HB3143, HB3144, HB3881, HB3519, HB3522, HB3530, HB2976, HB4459, HB3142, HB4316, HB4338, HB4230, HB3985, HB3883, HB4335, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3619, HB3624, HB3463, HB4423, HB3342, HB3645, HB3647, HB3887, HB4430, HB4431, HB2964, HB3834, HB4193, HB4272, HB3277, HB3148, HB3651, HB3323, HB4287, HB4105, HB3304, HB3345

Keywords: HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment

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• We acknowledge that with the other utilities. We understand that completely and appreciate that.
• <01:27:20.120> Um<01:27:20.960> we<01:27:21.040> just acknowledge that it's
• Um we just acknowledge that it's real.
• , but by doing this bill, you guys are kind of acknowledging that it's going to happen anyway.
• I acknowledge that, but that's why it doesn't happen every year, which I'm not saying you should.

Bills: SB3302, SB2061, SB2050, SB2102, SB2694, SB2089, SB847

Keywords: SB3302, homemade food products, farm kitchens, home kitchens, Department of Health, DOH, food safety, food labeling, value-added agriculture, small farms, agricultural land, commercial food establishment permit, cottage food, direct-to-consumer sales, local food systems, Hawaii Revised Statutes, chapter 91, farm-to-table, food processing, public health regulation

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on April 9, 2026, and heard testimony on several measures. SB 3302 SD1 HD1, dealing with homemade food products, would require the Department of Health to adopt rules for farm kitchens producing homemade food products that are no more stringent than rules for home kitchens. The Department of Health said it supported the bill with technical amendments, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Grassroot Institute of Hawaii also supported it. No opposition was heard. A lengthy discussion focused on SB 2061 SD2 HD1, which concerns a 99-year leasehold residential condominium project and HCDA’s rules for sales, income restrictions, and buyback pricing. HCDA supported the bill and said the House draft clarified unclear provisions and would help move the project to pre-sales. Testimony and committee questions centered on whether the project should remain owner-occupied in perpetuity or allow investor purchases after an initial sales period. HCDA explained that the bill was revised to make the project feasible in the market, that 60% of units would be income-restricted for buyers at or below 140% of area median income, and that the remaining units could be sold without owner-occupancy restrictions. Some members and testifiers expressed concern that the bill had shifted away from the original owner-occupancy vision and could become an investment property model, while others argued the changes were necessary for the project to pencil out and compete with fee-simple developments. No vote was taken during the discussion shown. The committee also heard SB 2050 SD1 HD1, which would allow chiropractic students in accredited programs to engage in clinical practice beginning July 1, 2028. The Hawaii Board of Chiropractic and the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the measure, and one testifier described personal experience with student chiropractic care in California. Members questioned why the board requested delaying implementation until 2030, and the board said it needed more time to develop rules because it meets only a few times a year and rulemaking is lengthy. Finally, SB 2102 SD2 HD1, on industrial hemp in commercial feed, was introduced; the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity offered comments, the Department of Health raised concerns about regulating pet food and possible jurisdictional conflict, and a farmer testifying in support suggested narrowing the bill to federally approved livestock feed rather than pet food.

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• 55.320> you Department of Environment because as you Department of Environment because as you acknowledge
• :57.000> this<01:12:57.120> is<01:12:57.240> a<01:12:57.280> fairly acknowledge
• yourself, this is a fairly acknowledge yourself, this is a fairly technical<01:12:58.160> issue.
• c><01:13:56.360> I'm<01:13:56.480> happy<01:13:56.760> to<01:13:56.840> acknowledge
• <01:13:57.280> I'm as I said, I'm happy to acknowledge I'm as I said, I'm happy to acknowledge

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, March 23, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with an invocation, and welcomed guests including the doctor of the day, a Johns Hopkins student, and visiting scouts. The chamber then moved through first-reading introductions of several House bills, including measures on bullying and harassment reporting, the Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act, Baltimore County nuisance actions, parole hearing commission procedures, a blockchain technology task force, and a task force on deed fraud, all of which were referred to standing committees. The main floor action centered on layover bills. Senate Bill 932, concerning social media platforms displaying a user’s usual location, was amended to broaden the protected location reference and to protect participants in the Secretary of State’s address confidentiality program; after discussion about whether minors and child-abuse victims were covered, the amended bill was ordered printed for third reading. Senate Bill 623, creating a premium cigar lounge alcoholic beverage license, drew multiple county-specific amendments. Howard County and Baltimore County amendments sought to give priority to existing local tobacco businesses for the new licenses. Supporters said the changes would protect established local shops from out-of-state entities, while opponents argued the bill should remain statewide and not be amended county by county. A motion to special order the bill failed, and the amendments were adopted before the bill was ordered printed for third reading. Senate Bill 84, on collective bargaining for graduate assistants, also advanced after a committee amendment was adopted. A District 2 amendment was offered to clarify that graduate assistants are employed as teaching, administrative, or research assistants, but the floor leader opposed it, saying the bill’s definition was already clear and the change would create confusion. The minority leader questioned the definition and the relationship between graduate assistants and employees, prompting discussion of collective bargaining as bargaining by employees through representatives. The transcript cuts off before final disposition of that amendment.

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• But I just want to acknowledge that one of the main things that was passed in 2023-24 was linking the
• But I just want to acknowledge that one of the main things that was passed in 2023-24 was linking the
• But I just want to acknowledge that one of the main things that was passed in 2023-24 was linking the
• But I just want to acknowledge that one of the main things that was passed in 2023-24 was linking the
• that one of the just want to acknowledge that one of the main<00:51:39.680> things<00:51:39.839

Bills: HF3490, HF4040

Keywords: education finance, scholarship-granting organizations, charitable purposes, student scholarships, nonpublic schools, K-12 education, tax credit, advance payment, Minnesota tax law, child education expenses, taxpayer assistance, 1183, house

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• "Okay, so is there an acknowledgement then that a lot of Marylanders are not registering their vehicles
• "Okay, so is there an acknowledgement then that a lot of Marylanders are not registering their vehicles
• I mean, I acknowledge what you're getting at, I know what you're trying to get at, but the purpose of
• I I mean, I I acknowledge what that.
• I I mean, I I acknowledge what you're<00:40:11.680> getting<00:40:12.000> I<00:40:12.040

Keywords: House streaming session for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 124 members present, offered a prayer, and recognized foster youth visiting the chamber. Members then adopted two House resolutions honoring Dr. Sonja Santelises for 10 years as CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools and recognizing Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, for 104 years of service, scholarship, and sisterhood. The House also received Senate bills and began taking up committee reports. Several bills were reported favorably and advanced to third reading, including measures on higher education grants, public safety pay restrictions, retirement and pension system work group extensions and cost-of-living adjustments, synthetic turf and aquaculture studies, rail crew requirements, Howard County speed limits, election address confidentiality, IT investment fund uses, ethics financial disclosures, Public Information Act divorce records, aging-in-place grants, judicial assignments, clerk and register salaries, and firearm literature distribution. House Bill 428, concerning temporary assignment of former judges, was special ordered until the next day after the minority whip requested time for an amendment. The chamber also considered and adopted amendments on several bills. House Bill 437, the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026, was amended to exempt the Chesapeake Bay Bridge project and then special ordered after questions about greenhouse gas impacts on major highway expansion projects. House Bill 457 on menstrual hygiene products at higher education institutions, House Bill 538 on student enrollment disclosures, House Bill 561 on child care credential funding, House Bill 720 on a veterans scholarship, and House Bill 212 on out-of-state vehicle registration all received amendments and favorable reports as amended. HB 212 drew extended debate about Maryland residents using out-of-state tags, with supporters saying it would help enforce registration laws and opponents raising concerns about legislative вмешательство in vehicle regulation and enforcement discretion.