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• </c> disease and there was probably no claims disease and there was probably no claims associated<00:
• And so the lab is a clean place.
• And first of all, I want to clarify something very clean.
• Uh referees in the state of clean.
• </c> Minnesota, you're going to do it clean and without bias.

Bills: HF1758, HF4437, HF4353

Keywords: infertility, health insurance, fertility preservation, medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, prediction markets, sports betting, online wagering, event contracts, election betting, political betting, sportsbook, gambling regulation, lawful gambling license, Gambling Control Board, unauthorized gaming, esports betting, financial technology, payment processor, advertising restrictions

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• <03:40:33.319><c> that</c><03:40:33.479><c> it</c> claims that it claims that it does<03:40:35.520><c
• But we just say: clean what is seen, so there’s no problem in keeping clean.
• So the claim that circumcision is preventive medicine is false and fraudulent.
• So the claim that circumcision is preventive medicine is false and fraudulent.
• </c> reimbursement form they falsely claim reimbursement form they falsely claim that<04:48:52.400><c

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They claim that it interferes with ordinary discounts, that it would end coupons as we know them.
• Because if you're going to make a constitutional claim and use that as a reason for voting no, you owe
• Claims that this bill authorized sterilization or other harmful medical procedures are incorrect.
• It would permit the false claim that males can have medical treatment to become a woman...
• We cannot claim to champion our constituents while voting against funding that keeps We cannot claim

Keywords: 1146, all

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• </c><00:31:15.440><c> to</c><00:31:15.600><c> our</c><00:31:15.760><c> next</c> send something clean
• to our next send something clean to our next committee<00:31:16.360><c> I</c><00:31:16.440><c> don't<
• </c><00:57:53.200><c> to</c><00:57:53.400><c> provide</c> and they're they're claiming to provide and
• they're they're claiming to provide services<00:57:54.280><c> that</c><00:57:54.960><c> perhaps</c><
• Well, if we can make claiming doesn't go away and we can receive that claiming for the work that we're

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Human Services and Homelessness met on February 6, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures. HB 44, which would appropriate funds to the Department of Human Services to work with community-based organizations on social services needs, drew broad support from nonprofit providers and coalitions that said contracts and reimbursement rates have not kept pace with the actual cost of services, leaving agencies unable to retain staff or meet demand. DHS said it supported the bill’s intent but asked for clarification because the language was broad and did not specify which organizations or how funds should be allocated. Committee members and the bill’s introducer discussed how to make the measure more specific and equitable, including whether to set a percentage increase, use a baseline date, and direct DHS to distribute funds among different program areas; the True Cost Coalition and DHS agreed to follow up in writing with proposed language and a funding number. The committee then heard HB 1349, which would authorize Medicaid/CHIP coverage for income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status. Supporters, including the Legal Clinic, Aloha Care, and the Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights, said the bill would improve prenatal and child health, reduce the chilling effect of immigration enforcement on care-seeking, and help prevent premature or underweight births by ensuring earlier access to providers. DHS provided comments and the committee asked where the measure would fit in the budget; the department identified the relevant budget code. Written testimony in support came from multiple advocacy and health organizations and dozens of individuals. Finally, the committee heard HB 613, which would appropriate funds to DHS for emergency shelter and services for unaccompanied homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, the Statewide Office of Homelessness and Housing Solutions, the Office of Youth Services, Rise, the Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission, and others supported the bill, emphasizing youth homelessness, the need for coordinated shelter and outreach, and the high share of LGBTQ+ youth among homeless minors. OYS asked that the committee consider funding its existing Safe Spaces pilot rather than creating a new program, while DHS said it supported the intent but wanted clarification because multiple department programs could be implicated. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair instead requested follow-up language and funding information for HB 44 and continued the measures for further consideration.

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• We thank you, God, for creating in us a clean heart and renewing a right heart.
• Where you have to reimburse to DCFS on behalf of children if they have any claim, any right to the claim
• You have to reimburse to DCFS on behalf of children if they have any claim, any right to the claim?
• claim based on damage or loss.
• Plaintiffs with well-pleaded claims still get their day in court.

Bills: SR125, SCR70, SCR12, HB4, HB251, HB623, HB819, HB944, HB986, HB1098, HB1222, HB1257, HB221, HCR58, SCR22, SCR24, SB29, SB30, SB32, SB41, SB42, SB43, SB47, SB84, SB93, SB113, SB192, SB199, SB219, SB220, SB221, SB222, SB241, SB253, SB255, SB289, SB292, SB306, SB314, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB14, SB102, SB133, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB200, SB217, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB330, SB449, SB489, SB521, SB45, SB156, SB181, SB203, SB274, SB304, SB379, SB396, SB410, SB425, SB427, SB436, SB424, SCR61, SCR9, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, HCR31, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1239, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB210, HB220, HB228, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB750, HB813, HB815, HB826, HB870, HB949, HB953, HB1045, HB1092, HB1151, HB1162, HB1176, HB1177, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB22, HB28, HB33, HB41, HB47, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB195, HB214, HB217, HB233, HB283, HB290, HB319, HB324, HB345, HB362, HB363, HB368, HB377, HB380, HB382, HB386, HB392, HB406, HB431, HB441, HB466, HB503, HB533, HB559, HB575, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB636, HB655, HB664, HB685, HB692, HB707, HB715, HB732, HB738, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB807, HB822, HB856, HB860, HB868, HB887, HB888, HB905, HB908, HB961, HB980, HB990, HB992, HB999, HB1000, HB1010, HB1146, HB1157, HB1233, HB1236, HB1243, HB54, HB137, HB180, HB192, HB310, HB321, HB396, HB512, HB552, HB578, HB638, HB663, HB708, HB717, HB718, HB1009, HB1082, HB1104, HB1107, HB1198, HB1246, HB1250, HB17, HB36, HB73, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB166, HB211, HB226, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB354, HB399, HB677, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB728, HB759, HB789, HB844, HB850, HB966, HB1036, SB149, SB382, SB441, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB782

Keywords: SR125, Senate Resolution 125, MUSV, Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel, MASC, Modular Attack Surface Craft, Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City, Louisiana shipbuilding, U.S. Navy, Department of the Navy, unmanned naval vessels, autonomous ships, defense procurement, military contracting, shipyard jobs, maritime workforce, advanced manufacturing, robotics, software engineering

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• I'm a lawyer that handles insurance claims and works with insurance companies.
• The reason that it's necessary is because unlike first-party claims, as Mr.
• I'm a lawyer that handles insurance claims and works with insurance companies.
• The reason that it's necessary is because unlike first-party claims, as Mr.
• Claims. Okay. Okay, thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chairman, I move the bill. Please, Mr.

Summary: The committee approved the February 2, 2026 minutes and held Senate Bill 1090. It then took up SB 1503, which would require pension fiduciaries and proxy advisory firms to base voting and advice solely on economic interests, prohibit ESG or ideological considerations except in limited circumstances, and authorize attorney general enforcement. The sponsor said the bill was meant to protect investors and align with federal action; supporters argued proxy advisors lack transparency and can influence votes against shareholders’ financial interests. Arizona retirement system representatives said they were neutral but warned the bill would add major operational costs, create reporting burdens, increase litigation risk, and could narrow the market for proxy advisory services. The committee passed SB 1503 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1293, which would bar GPLET abatements from applying to school-district revenue during the eight-year abatement period. Supporters said the bill would protect school funding and reduce the state aid backfill tied to GPLET projects, while opponents from Phoenix, Mesa, and economic development groups said GPLET is a key redevelopment tool that helps finance downtown and blighted-area projects and that the bill would weaken future investment. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1293 on a 4-3 vote. It also heard and passed SB 1414, which gives insurers 30 days to review and respond to third-party settlement demands; insurers supported the bill as a reasonable commercial timeframe, while trial lawyers opposed it as too slow and urged a 15-day standard, with members indicating they expected a possible friendly amendment. Next, the committee heard SB 1633, which would create an Arizona income tax subtraction for capital gains from the sale of a primary residence, after five years of occupancy. Opponents argued it would mainly benefit wealthy homeowners and could cost the state tens of millions annually, while the sponsor said it could help homeowners move without facing large tax bills and improve housing turnover. The committee passed the bill 4-2. It also adopted an amendment to SB 1429, which would have expanded Arizona Commerce Authority board ex officio membership, then held the bill for further consideration. Finally, the committee passed SB 1536, allowing temporary consolidation of street light improvement districts, and heard SB 1724, which clarifies when property splits or consolidations trigger limited property value recalculation, with county assessors supporting the measure as an anti-gaming reform.

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• This is a problem that they must deal with to make sure that our community has clean and safe drinking
• </c><00:42:57.440><c> and</c><00:42:57.560><c> safe</c> our community has clean and safe our community
• has clean and safe drinking<00:42:58.360><c> water.
• Providing clean, reliable drinking water is one of our most fundamental responsibilities as a city.
• the subtraction under this to claim the subtraction under this subdivision,<01:02:31.960><c> an</c><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• try, in my opinion, and just like I said, fully my opinion, and I think the opinion of the Citizens Clean
• So like I said, it's a relatively clean resolution that does require a constitutional change, which is
• in talking with general counsel, I did introduce it as an SCR in case someone was trying to make a claim
• I did introduce it as an SCR in case someone was trying to make a claim this is a voter protection issue
• And I don't smoke, I don't drink, and I like my clean space.

Bills: SB1012, SB1099, SB1234, SB1392, SB1489, SB1535, SB1570, SB1609, SB1627, SB1634, SB1661, SB1709, SB1723, SB1725, SB1743, SB1829, SCR1027, SCR1040, SCR1048

Keywords: concealed carry, firearms, restaurants, liquor licensing, public safety, defamation, private figure, public concern, statute of limitations, internet defamation, juvenile court, legal representation, appointed attorney, guardian ad litem, child welfare, election canvass, canvassing board, governing body, election inspection, election access

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• We've all heard stories about veterans' claims being denied for years and years and years and years.
• We've all heard stories about veterans' claims being denied for years and years and years and years.
• I cleaned this school up. I raised their student achievement significantly.
• Well, that business... district, they have just absolutely clean audits year after year.
• So when my buddy went as the interim superintendent, we got her in there, and so she's cleaning it up

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It requires the department to begin receiving claims and paying benefits under the program.
• and paying benefits receiving claims and paying benefits under<00:29:43.520><c> the</c><00:29:43.679
• You know, the person that cleans this building, our janitors are just as important as the governor at
• You know, the person that cleans this building, our janitors are just as important as the governor at
• You know, the person<00:57:06.400><c> that</c><00:57:06.720><c> cleans</c><00:57:08.079><c> this</c><

Bills: SB2198, SB2140, SB3055, SB3090, SB3091, SB3092, SB2761

Keywords: workforce development, craftspersons, skilled trades, artisan, craftsmanship, trade recognition, award program, DLIR, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, vocational education, career pathways, cultural preservation, workforce excellence, apprenticeship, Hawaii trades, economic diversification, public nominations, governor awards, historically significant venue

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• and clarifying amendments out with Republicans not voting AB 250 a gear curry sexual assault Civil Claims
• AB 911 CREO advanced clean feets exemption do pass out on an a-roll call.
• AB 964, Hadwick, mandate claims, hold in committee.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• library here in the state is as smooth as possible, and regardless of what local jurisdictions may claim
• Charlotte County has presented several that were threats of gun violence from someone who claims to have
• pushing for the audit and moving forward with the audit, which, by the way, came back and was not clean

Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee heard and voted on several local and statewide bills. HB 69, by Rep. Andrade, preempted local zoning and land-use authority to the state for presidential libraries; after an amendment clarifying the scope of preemption, it passed 13-2. HB 63, by Reps. Gerwig and Cassel, created a public-records exemption for city and county administrators and their deputies, citing threats and harassment against local administrators; it included a 10-year sunset and passed 15-0. HB 4045, by Rep. Alvarez, updated the City of Tampa firefighters’ and police officers’ pension plan, including extending the DROP period by three years; it passed 14-0 with a committee substitute. HB 4023, by Rep. Hunschofsky, tightened conflict-of-interest rules for officers and employees of the North Springs Improvement District after prior audit concerns; it passed 16-0. HB 4017, by Rep. Oliver, codified the Bermont Drainage District’s charter and corrected a statutory cross-reference via amendment; it passed 16-0 with committee substitute. HB 4009, by Rep. Kendall, renamed the St. Johns County regional airport to the St. Augustine Airport and passed 16-0. The committee also considered PCB IAS 25-01, by Vice Chair Griffiths, which would standardize county constitutional officers’ budget procedures and create an appeal process for clerks of court and supervisors of elections similar to that used by sheriffs; after testimony from the clerks and supervisors’ associations, it passed 16-0.

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• The court has not issued any decisions or reached any conclusions about the plaintiffs' claims in the
• The court has not issued any decisions are reached any conclusions about the plaintiff's claims in the
• By the time we got all done cleaning things up and restoring and rebuilding and replacing, the city of
• Affected with this right-of-way easement claim. And so you're talking about hundreds of owners.
• They claim the project provides flood control and ecological conservation.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That was a Clean Water Act case that the feds thought they had control of, and the U.S.
• And so when you say that the claim isn't valid or is valid, I... ...those total receipts are?
• And that's until a claim is valid and substantial, it's not something that he's going to require.
• So I guess I could make the claim that my rights are being trod upon, but I'm not.
• I could make the claim that my rights are being trod upon, but I'm not.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee first approved the March 11 and March 13, 2026 minutes and advanced the gubernatorial reappointment of Bud Tracy to the State Building Authority with a recommendation for confirmation. It then heard House Bill 650, a measure described as a formal statement of federalism reaffirming state and federal constitutional limits; the Idaho Farm Bureau testified in support, and the bill was sent to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also took up House Bill 674, which would streamline the process for discontinuing telecommunications service by relying on FCC findings rather than duplicating review at the Idaho PUC. Lumen Technologies testified in support, explaining the FCC discontinuance process and customer-notice protections, while several senators raised concerns about state sovereignty and whether the bill would give the FCC final authority; the bill passed the committee 6-3 and was sent to the floor. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1365, which would exempt religious organizations from certain campaign-finance donor disclosure requirements when they participate in ballot measures, so long as their spending stays below 10% of prior-year receipts. Supporters, including Catholic Church representatives and pastors, argued the current law chills churches’ participation and forces disclosure of ordinary tithes and offerings; Secretary of State Phil McGrane said the current rules are overly broad, but recommended using PACs and noted his office could investigate complaints and financial records if needed. Opponents argued the bill would create a special rule for churches, weaken transparency, and potentially open the door to broader political activity, including recalls. A motion to send the bill to the 14th order for possible amendment failed, and a substitute motion to hold the bill in committee passed 5-4. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1411, which expands disclosure requirements for paid in-person canvassing and campaign activity, including paid efforts related to candidates and ballot measures, while exempting volunteers and incidental costs. The sponsor said the bill is intended to increase transparency around paid political canvassing and out-of-state money. After brief clarification that the bill would cover paid youth canvassers and similar activity, the committee voted to send Senate Bill 1411 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, with Senators Toews and Shippy recorded as voting no.

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• So they go and get a complaint that an officer has had unsubstantiated claims or they don't prove to
• And to be clear, the things that will go into the departmental file are unsubstantiated claims.
• That is not a high enough standard for us to feel like unsubstantiated claims are false complaints.
• So my understanding to this bill is to seal unsubstantiated claims.
• They go into the department file, and those things are letters, memorandums, unsubstantiated claims,

Bills: SB 15

Keywords: law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code

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• I will not be surprised when my Republican colleagues again claim that the Democrats have weaponized
• He falsely claimed that the FBI was planning January 6th for a year before it happened.
• Yet he claimed at his hearing that this wasn't accurate. You don't have it on tape.
• He claimed not to know an anti-Semitic extremist named Stu Peters.
• And he tried to claim no involvement with the January 6th choir.

Bills: SB331

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• and processed more claims than we have in any other fiscal year.
• It's usually, we hold enough in that actual fund to pay open claims.
• There are million-dollar claims, but like you said, probably 80% of the claims are under $500.
• claimed by quite large firms.
• And the majority of those are claimed by quite large firms.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The underlying bill updates and clarifies how our state's Clean Energy Transformation Act applies to
• minimis amounts of fossil fuels for emergency backup requirements are exempt from compliance under the Clean
• minimis amounts of fossil fuels for emergency backup requirements are exempt from compliance under the Clean
• It also adds a new section providing immunity to the state for claims against the Washington Tourism

Keywords: 904, all

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• California's coast supports a trillion dollar economy driven by tourism, fishing, recreation and clean
• Over the past decade, California's wildfires have destroyed 53,970 structures. structures, and claimed
• It's a cleaned-up version of the failed Bill AB307 from last year.
• We're trying to keep the bill lean and clean and not add a whole bunch of details to it, and in particular

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It was cleaned up last session.
• What this bill does is it cleans that up again, creating a fine of up to $1 million a day for market
• The bill also improves the claims process.
• The bill would also allow an applicant to be awarded an amount necessary to clean up debris, pollutants

Bills: SB231, SB667, SB689, SB825, SB965, SB992, SB1059, SB1220, SB2368, SB2601

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start