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• I also just want to say today that it's great to take time to reflect on what a wonderful state that
• get to live in this wonderful state.
• Before the State Board of Education, he was attempting to compel them to make rules related to mandating
• to the Secretary of State.
• to the Secretary of State.

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• Okay. state obligation? And what happens to state obligation?
• funds with state building aid.
• c> state matching funds with state building state matching funds with state building aid.<01:33:37.760
• </c><01:33:39.040><c> funds</c> aid. is one of those state funds aid. is one of those state funds available
• Just wanted to state that clear for the record.

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

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• I grew up in Wyoming, went to Boise State for undergrad in Idaho, and then down to Arizona State for
• So they're looking to the state. States to take that on.
• It's quite a reach and very costly to look at going to another... ...quadrant of the state, acquiring
• With these changes, that is being left to the states to deal with now.
• the state government, the executive branch that is required to adhere to this law that we created.

Committee: House Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

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• appeals to the County Board of Equalization, to the appeals to the State Tax Commission.
• Needless to say, we will be coming back after the state. We're hoping to make it fast, Mr.
• We're just, if you're, if you need an increase to get to what the state statute says, we should be.
• already gone to the BOE, it's been appealed to the State Tax Commission, and the State Tax Commission
• “Do you also handle appeals to the county board before you go to the State Tax Commission?”

Committee: House Special Committee on Property Tax Reform

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• Thank you for being here, and welcome to your state capitol.
• . state to continue to grow.
• This does not apply to any emergency supplies for assistance going out of state to seek an abortion.
• Do you think he should be vulnerable to a state jail? Felony?
• that an institution not be allowed to spend money appropriated to the institution for a state fiscal

Bills: SJR39 , SB22 , SB30 , SB33 , SB34 , SB37 , SB75 , SB209 , SB310 , SB505 , SB552 , SB618 , SB626 , SB636 , SB732 , SB747 , SB762 , SB769 , SB819 , SB825 , SB870 , SB926 , SB964 , SB1030 , SB1080 , SB1099 , SB1124 , SB1177 , SB1208 , SB1233 , SB1314 , SB1325 , SB1333 , SB1405 , SB1455 , SB1506 , SB1524 , SB1541 , SB1577 , SB1579 , SB1596 , SB1646 , SB1667 , SB1727 , SB1750 , SB1758 , SB1760 , SB1791 , SB1804 , SB1806 , SB1869 , SB1923 , SB1927 , SB1951 , SB1960 , SB1962 , SB2023 , SB2024 , SB2056 , SB2078 , SB2122 , SB2129 , SB2180 , SB2183 , SB2185 , SB2207 , SB2252 , SB2361 , SB2365 , SB2368 , SB2405 , SB2411 , SB2420 , SB2425 , SB2569 , SB2717 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR39 , SJR63 , SJR68 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SCR38 , SCR37 , SCR42 , SCR29 , SB762 , SB1596 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB1539 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB957 , SB1502 , SB507 , SB1026 , SB1349 , SB1433 , SB1434 , SB310 , SB505 , SB264 , SB1364 , SB1376 , SB1585 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1163 , SB619 , SB1122 , SB1877 , SB732 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1333 , SB1436 , SB964 , SB287 , SB2143 , SB261 , SB1247 , SB1882 , SB618 , SB393 , SB2243 , SB2226 , SB1919 , SB1791 , SB22 , SB651 , SB1080 , SB826 , SB1079 , SB1243 , SB1504 , SB1851 , SB1879 , SB2237 , SB1257 , SB2034 , SB1522 , SB1151 , SB596 , SB1191 , SB226 , SB570 , SB870 , SB991 , SB60 , SB1401 , SB1728 , SB586 , SB529 , SB217 , SB209 , SB1923 , SB1839 , SB387 , SB1874 , SB1872 , SB1873 , SB1921 , SB1883 , SB1620 , SB1838 , SB2024 , SB2429 , SB1999 , SB511 , SB2309 , SB2166 , SB510 , SB33 , SB2420 , SB1860 , SB1541 , SB1314 , SB1398 , SB1869 , SB1750 , SB855 , SB1233 , SB2425 , SB2037 , SB1758 , SB1759 , SB2365 , SB1924 , SB1818 , SB1405 , SB1762 , SB1968 , SB1977 , SB2077 , SB2321 , SB1662 , SB1663 , SB2124 , SB2204 , SB1855 , SB863 , SB37 , SB819 , SB2078 , SB2252 , SB1962 , SB2253 , SB825 , SB1577 , SB1184 , SB2018 , SB2206 , SB1901 , SB1030 , SB2368 , SB1963 , SB1960 , SB1643 , SB1625 , SB1299 , SB841 , SB668 , SB584 , SB231 , SB2411 , SB1085 , SB2431 , SB2231 , SB1490 , SB530 , SB34 , SB1261 , SB552 , SB1099 , SB1646 , SB2180 , SB1804 , SB1937 , SB1936 , SB2569 , SB1372 , SB1208 , SB1124 , SB1506 , SB1806 , SB1868 , SB2361 , SB2314 , SB769 , SB1409 , SB2122 , SB434 , SB1214 , SB1951 , SB2183 , SB2046 , SB1667 , SB1870 , SB1727 , SB2405 , SB2127 , SB1975 , SB1760 , SB1734 , SB1335 , SB2066 , SB2129 , SB2246 , SB2439 , SB1624 , SB1244 , SB1468 , SB2717 , SB1612 , SB1262 , SB604 , SB2395 , SB2185 , SB1832 , SB1745 , SB1746 , SB2207 , SB2023 , SB1784 , SB1524 , SB626 , SB528 , SB437 , SB269 , SB1137 , SB968 , SB636 , SB747 , SB1325 , SB1789 , SB1455 , SB2056 , SB75 , SB1940 , SB2052 , SB1927 , SB2010 , SB1579 , SB2068 , SB3034 , SB844 , SB1920 , SB1177 , SB1558 , SB1236 , SB1044 , SB926 , SB884 , SB463 , SB331 , SB227 , SB240 , SB517 , SB1200 , SB1410 , SB1626 , SB1845 , SB1863 , SB2216 , SB2681 , SB1717 , SB2053 , SB546 , SB2141 , SB2949 , SB2323 , SB2200 , SB2332 , SB2199 , SB1642 , SB1150 , SB1757 , SB2050 , SB1138 , SB2051 , SB2626 , SB2458 , SB1864 , SB30 , SB2201 , SB1862 , SB1583 , SB1583 , SB1055 , SB2660 , SB1898 , SB2662 , SB2662 , SB2161 , SB2161 , SB2964 , SB2881 , SB1065 , SB1065 , SB801 , SB2743 , SB2533 , SB2533 , SB1413 , SB1413

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• the flag of the I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United<00:32:21.600><c> States</c><00:32:22.000
• ><c> the</c> United States of America and to the United States of America and to the republic<00:32:24.480
• To the nurses with us today and to those caring for patients across our state, thank you for your skill
• To the nurses with us today and to those caring for patients across our state, thank you for your skill

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• .. ...provide an educational outreach plan to be able to sell in this state.
• If the bill is determined to apply to state firefighters, costs are estimated to increase by up to $1
• again just because we know that comes with a cost to the state. with a cost to the state.
• And so the state has the opportunity to...
• So, it's going to save the state some So, it's going to save the state some money.

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• to state public lands.
• We submitted our opposed unless amended position to ensure that this bill was narrowed to apply to state
• So I just wanted to state for the record that I am committed to working.
• So I just wanted to state for the record that I am committed to working.
• and report that wealth to the state to be held in a digital archive.

Committee: House Judiciary

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• So, some states around the country are creating this requirement to become accredited so that we have
• So, some states around the country are creating this requirement to become accredited so that we have
• So where does that program stand now, and what was it doing to benefit our state when it was fully funded
• So at the state level, absent federal intervention, what can we do to protect our farmers, our consumers
• Um and if we can make more to our state.

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• So we need to do all what we can at the state level, working in partnership with our VA colleagues to
• We will continue to build relationships and collaborate with federal and state aid best served the veteran
• I'm somebody who goes back to about 45 years of state service.
• agencies, without other offices across the state, to be able to meet some of that need.
• We would have to do that, Senator, by utilizing state dollars to offer it a certain amount.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Summary: The hearing opened with remarks from Senate Chair Robyn Kennedy and House Chair Chynah Tyler, who emphasized that the fiscal year 2026 hearing was focused on the Health and Human Services budget, asked members to keep questions budget-related, and noted that no public testimony would be taken. They also highlighted the choice of Doherty Memorial High School as the venue to showcase Worcester’s investment in career and technical education. Committee members then introduced themselves before the first panel, the Executive Office of Veterans Services and the state veterans homes, began testimony. Secretary John Santiago said the governor’s FY26 proposal would support implementation of the HERO Act, which he said is now about 95% implemented, including higher disabled veteran annuities, expanded behavioral health benefits, and other service expansions. He described efforts to reduce veteran homelessness, including nearly $20 million in ARPA-funded housing and outreach initiatives, and said the agency has delivered more than 100,000 supportive services to nearly 8,500 veterans. Leaders from the Chelsea and Holyoke veterans homes reported on staffing, quality measures, electronic medical records, and major construction projects at both facilities, including a new Chelsea campus and the new Holyoke home. Members asked about funding transfers, geographic equity in access to the homes, outreach to women veterans and veterans of color, suicide prevention, Gold Star family support, and the impact of federal uncertainty; Santiago said the homes are now licensed and certified, that the current budget is sufficient, and that the agency is expanding engagement and data collection. The second panel, the Office of the Veteran Advocate, testified that its FY26 request is about $3.3 million, up from the current $2 million, to cover staffing, a larger office, and higher technology costs. Veteran Advocate Bob Notch said the office is a new independent oversight agency created in 2022 to examine systems, coordinate with local veteran service officers, and investigate fatalities or serious harm involving veterans in state care. He said the office’s work depends on research, data, and collaboration with other agencies, and that current funding is only enough for minimum operations. In response to questions, Notch and Deputy Commissioner David O’Callaghan discussed the difficulty of tracking veteran suicides, the need for better data across agencies, and the office’s role as an oversight body rather than a direct service provider. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• </c><00:23:53.840><c> voting</c> State to post the temporary voting State to post the temporary voting
• /c> that yes all the states have to do this that yes all the states have to do this it's<00:38:14.040
• ><c> get</c><00:41:27.000><c> there</c> state to get there state to get there uh<00:41:28.920><c> to<
• </c><00:46:25.599><c> for</c> something to go to public libraries for something to go to public libraries
• us, to the Secretary of State.

Bills: HF1345 , HF71 , HF993 , HF1943

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: HF1345, statutory city, public utility commission, municipal utilities, city council, local government, utility governance, commission membership, staggered terms, vacancy appointment, ordinance, Minnesota Statutes 412.341, municipal ordinance, city commission, public utilities, HF71, Minnesota, public safety, peace officers, correctional officers

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• Every state that has adopted an income tax has lost ground to the states that haven't.
• I just wanted to speak in opposition to the bill, and I wanted to state my concerns again.
• Bringing autonomous vehicles to the state of Missouri will add economic development to our state.
• And the library is what made me want to do that, being able to pursue those passions.
• we have that right to as state elected officials.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by a 118-1 vote, and a series of special guest introductions, including family members, student groups, a basketball team, University of Missouri undergraduate researchers, and other visitors. The chamber also received Senate messages and committee reports, including recommendations that several House bills and joint resolutions “do pass.” The main floor debate centered on Senate Substitute No. 3 for Senate Bill 888, a broad juvenile justice and sentencing measure that combined juvenile reform with sentencing transparency and other criminal justice provisions. Supporters said it would improve public safety, clarify sentencing, address serious offenses, and add collaboration between prosecutors and juvenile systems. Opponents argued it was an oversized omnibus bill rushed through the process, warned it would increase prison time, expand adult-court involvement in juvenile matters, and could harm children and rehabilitation efforts. Members also debated the fiscal note, with supporters saying the large prison-cost estimate was speculative and opponents calling it evidence of a major new prison expense. After extended debate, the House invoked the previous question and SB 888 was finally passed 97-53. The House then took up House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, a proposal to change Missouri’s tax structure by reducing and potentially eliminating the state income tax and broadening the sales tax base to transactions involving goods and services. Supporters framed it as a modernization effort that would promote growth, increase take-home pay, and send the question to voters. Opponents said it would be the largest sales tax hike in state history, shift the burden onto working families and seniors, and create a large budget hole. After debate, the previous question was adopted 101-49, and the joint resolutions were third read and passed 98-54. The House then moved on to third-reading business, including House Bill 269 on autonomous vehicles, which was introduced as a transportation and economic development measure and then questioned on liability and taxation issues.

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• So now we'll proceed to the state auditor for the status report.
• go to the state level and to conduct this audit.
• That's why I felt a state approach was the best way to deal with this.
• to the Board of State and Community Corrections to administer grants supporting mental health treatment
• We strongly thank the Senator for bringing this to the committee for state retirees and state employees

Committee: Senate Joint Legislative Audit

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• In total, there's $85.458 million going to the State Arts Board.
• in Minneapolis and go to the Range and all over the state.
• This is despite a promise by the state to fund 40% of that.
• As we are fortunate to be able to travel around the state and meet the individuals that these impact—the
• So as a state, you know, to have the vision to pass this, you know, 15-16 years ago or whatever to do

Bills: HF2563

Committee: House Legacy Finance

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• driver's license are not having liability those those are not able to be towed unlike other states For
• Okay, now, you've got to state your name.
• This bill represents a commitment by the state to preventing future tragedies.
• to use state highway dedicated money for city streets and those type improvements.
• a vehicle out of state and that's to move the vehicle out of state and also we need to store our dealer's

Bills: SB35 , SB284 , SB296 , SB305 , SB857 , SB995 , SB1121 , SB1555 , SB1902 , SCR25 , SB 35

Committee: Senate Transportation

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• All members and staff will please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
• The bill is passed to be engrossed.
• Senator Dunaert moves that the rules be suspended to allow the matter to be considered forthwith.
• improving campaign finance reporting by the state ballot question committee, Senate No. 507, to be reported

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then adopted an emergency preamble for Senate No. 2799, establishing a sick leave bank for a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education employee. The chamber also adopted a congratulatory resolution honoring the Warren Public Library on its 150th anniversary. Several local bills then advanced, including Senate No. 2509 on filling mayoral vacancies in New Bedford, House No. 4171 on vacancies among town meeting members in Milford (as amended), and House No. 4233 amending the Charter of the City of Malden, which was passed to be enacted and sent to the Governor. Senate No. 2799 was also passed to be enacted. The Senate adopted a committee report extending the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure’s reporting deadline to March 5, 2026. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer a House petition concerning the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code to the Committee on Financial Services. Multiple Senate orders were then adopted setting expedited procedures for Ways and Means consideration of several bills, including campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees (Senate No. 507, new draft 2898), property tax bill shocks (Senate No. 1933, new draft 2899), municipal tax relief (Senate No. 1935, new draft 2900), property tax deferral (Senate No. 2713, new draft 2901), a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption (Senate No. 2036, new draft 2902), and honoring Blue Star Families (Senate No. 2903). The Senate also adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m. and dispense with printing a calendar. At the close of business, members moved to adjourn in memory of Mary Ann Lomba of Dorchester, with remarks noting her community service and family, and the motion prevailed. The Senate adjourned in her memory.

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• </c> regard to the state policy. regard to the state policy.
• to every state without having to be required to by law.
• to every state without having to be required to by law.
• ><c> state</c> is in other states to every state is in other states to every state without<01:22:13.440
• to the state.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

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• And it's going to need to have an auditorium, a library, recording studio, a restaurant, and take that
• And it's going to need to have an auditorium, a library, XYZ, record. auditorium, a library, XYZ, recording
• But in America, we're going to have to do this by state law.
• Or, you know, even eventually to produce an exhibition of the Cabo Verdean contribution to the state
• So I just want to state that. Thank you. Dr. Pilgrin? Thank you.

Summary: The Cape Verdean Cultural Center Commission met with quorum, opened with roll call, and welcomed several new commissioners from across Massachusetts, including community leaders, scholars, elected officials, and representatives from Cape Verdean organizations. Chair Miranda and the facilitators described the commission’s purpose: to study and recommend a path toward a Cape Verdean cultural center in Boston, including its organizational structure, location, programming, and feasibility study. Miranda emphasized the long effort behind the commission and said the goal is to produce a report that could support a future center with features such as an auditorium, library, recording studio, and restaurant. Commissioners discussed how to gather public input, with suggestions including visits to existing cultural institutions, traditional listening sessions in communities such as Boston, Brockton, New Bedford, Taunton, Fall River, the Cape, and the Islands, and collecting feedback at festivals and other Cape Verdean events. Members also raised the importance of involving youth, elders, artists, and local historical societies, and of correcting myths and gaps in the historical record about Cape Verdean communities in Massachusetts. Funding was discussed briefly: short-term support may come through earmarks, while larger support would likely need to be pursued through a bond bill. The group agreed to continue sharing ideas by email and through a future repository or shared platform, with meeting minutes to be circulated the following week. A motion was made and seconded to approve the February 2 meeting minutes, and the commission voted to adjourn. The next meeting was tentatively planned for early April, with a Doodle poll to be sent out to members.

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• Programs encourage viewers to get out and experience the best the state has to offer.
• Programs encourage viewers to get out and experience the best the state has to offer.
• </c> your your state funding as opposed to your your state funding as opposed to your<00:10:48.920><c
• east to west, all over the state.
• to west all over north to south to east to west all over the<00:30:11.039><c> state</c><00:30:12.039

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

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• That's from the State Library.
• The State Museum is now looking to deaccession those and return them to New Mexico.
• might have to be held in each state.
• DOIT is not going to be able to handle cyber. They have no cybersecurity in the state.
• And thank you to all of our state workers.