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• God, you are with these leaders as kids on cold winter days.
• Remind them on this cold winter day that you're with them as adults.
• Encourage them in the days and weeks ahead as individuals, and as Minnesotans we pray. Amen. Amen.
• The clerk will read the Journal of the preceding day: Journal of the House, 94th Session, 2025, St.
• Metro but for Minnesota in the days Metro but for Minnesota in the days weeks<00:15:23.519> and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It's something that I have to carry with me every day.
• So that's a fear I wake up every day with.
• to day.
• for every day they're in the hospital.
• The duration of this treatment is up to 90 days.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on several juvenile justice and parole-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on H. 2051/S. 1087 to end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults, and H. 1923 to raise the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to include 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds. Chairs Brandy Fluker-Reid and Lydia Edwards opened the hearing by noting the large number of bills and witnesses, the need to keep testimony moving, and special procedures for incarcerated witnesses and sensitive testimony. They also acknowledged the historic nature of the hearing being chaired by two Black women attorneys. No votes were taken during the hearing itself. Many incarcerated speakers and advocates supported ending lifetime parole, arguing that young people can change, that lifetime supervision creates constant fear of technical violations, and that it undermines rehabilitation, family stability, employment, and reintegration. Several testified about their own trauma, youth, and growth in prison programs, while others emphasized the costs of decades of supervision and the racial disparities in the system. Support also came from elected officials, UTEC, the Transformational Prison Project, United Way, CPCS’s Youth Advocacy Division, the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, and others, who said juvenile systems are better suited to developmentally appropriate treatment and that the bills would improve public safety and reduce recidivism. There was also opposition, including testimony from family members of a murder victim who argued that lifetime parole should remain for serious violent crimes and that some offenders are not sufficiently rehabilitated. One virtual witness described a family tragedy involving the kidnapping and murder of her infant nephew and warned that ending lifetime parole could remove needed long-term supervision for dangerous offenders. In addition to the juvenile justice bills, the committee heard testimony on H. 1867, a bill related to continuing care for severe mental illness, and H. 2063, which would increase penalties for assaults on correction officers and other prison staff; the correction officers’ union supported H. 2063 and related safety bills. The hearing continued with many more witnesses and bill topics, but no final committee action was announced in the portion provided.

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• Father God, we thank you for this day. We thank you for the office that you've rendered to us.
• The clerk will read the journal of the preceding day.
• Journal of the House, 94th Session, 2025, 35th Legislative Day, St.
• Journal of the of the preceding day.
• Paul Minnesota Monday May 12th Day St.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And the final submission would be down from 90 days to 60 days.
• , and that's down from 225 days.
• The timeline is reduced from 400 days down to 360 days for the final decision, and then the final submission
• would be down from 90 days to 60 days.
• The time frame for the commission to render its decision is reduced from 300 days to 270 days, and that

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee met and took up the engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 4012. Counsel explained that the bill shortens several Public Service Commission timelines for certificates of public convenience and necessity, including deadlines for final decisions and final submissions, with different timeframes for smaller water/sewer projects and very large projects. The bill also requires applications to justify the need for a facility, including consideration of alternatives such as advanced transmission technologies, and adds requirements for electric transmission lines of 200 kV or greater, including a showing that costs are commensurate with benefits to West Virginia ratepayers and commitments to provide off-take facilities when requested. Comparable changes were also described for siting certificates, including a reduced decision timeline. After questions and no amendments, the vice chair moved to report the bill to the full Senate without recommendation as to passage, but with a recommendation that it be re-referred to the Energy, Industry and Mining Committee. The committee approved the motion by voice vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Family Day.
• And that day would be, if this one day.
• 36.040> day.
• Day.
• Day.<04:51:16.718> We're Day. We're Day. We're all all all Goldstar<04:51:20.638> family.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• You can, you know, notify within 25 days of receipt, within 5 days of making a determination, within
• , 20 days principal reviewing it.
• I understand the 10 days and 25 days and there's a five days, and it's your opinion that that might be
• after day after day, so that it essentially hampers the teacher's ability to do their job.
• He said there is a difference in some of the writing around the 10 days, the business days.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• President, may feel shocking and Unthinkable in modern-day society, modern-day democracy.
• They carry democracy on their backs every day.
• They carry democracy on their backs every day.
• Then there has to be a five-day waiting period.
• >> CALENDARS 138 AND 141 WILL BE LAID ASIDE FOR DAY.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, received messages and substitutions from the Assembly, and welcomed two new members, Senators Erik Bottcher and Jeremy Zellner. The chamber then adopted the resolution calendar and took up a privileged resolution sponsored by Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim February 2026 as Black History Month in New York. Senators Bailey, Baskin, Sanders, Scarcella-Spanton, Brisport, Parker, Cleare, Comrie, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Black history as American history, the importance of education and remembrance, and the contributions of Black New Yorkers and historical figures. The resolution was adopted, and the leader opened it for co-sponsorship. The Senate then moved to the bill calendar and passed several measures, including bills on civil procedure, urban development, labor, and public service law. One labor bill was substituted from the Assembly and passed. Several energy and utility-related bills drew debate, with supporters arguing they would improve affordability, utility rate-setting, and consumer protections, while opponents said they would not meaningfully lower costs and instead reflected broader policy choices. Senator Walczyk voted no on one utility bill, and Senators Tedisco and others criticized the package; Senators Mayer and Harckham defended the measures as needed reforms to utility regulation and return-on-equity standards. Most bills were approved by wide margins, including one public service bill that passed 53-9 and another that passed 61-1.

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• Christine Camacho from San Antonio as the Doctor of the Day.
• And as we go about our days, I ask that you...
• Great LaSalle County Day.
• in and day out.
• Day y'all to explain the bill Thank You mr.

Bills: HB29, HB 125, HB145, HB171, HB255, HB50, HB796, HB363, HB 116, HB491, HB589, HB1495, HB368, HB 1285, HB1905, HB1360, HB2002, HB917, HB2723, HB2067, HB 1238, HB2337, HB745, HB 1188, HB1606, HB2003, HB2147, HB2391, HB2355, HB2546, HB2495, HB2818, HB2249, HB1749, HB3109, HB3228, HB3240, HB1507, HB658, HB1748, HB1851, HB1922, HB2001, HB2798, HB 107, HCR29, SB5, SB262, HB 11, HJR72, HB 106, HB18, HB48, HB27, HB37, HB1481, HB581, HB1696, HB2216, HB 1035, HB1633, HB742, HB754, HB1689, HB1690, HB2669, HB391, HB517, HB 1024, HB1607, HB252, HB1716, HB1562, HB4116, HB1866, HB1741, HB2103, HB2637, HB2884, HB503, HB 1089, HB2986, HB972, HB502, HB29, HB 125, HB145, HB171, HB255, HB50, HB796, HB363, HB 116, HB491, HB589, HB1495, HB368, HB 1285, HB1905, HB1360, HB2002, HB917, HB2723, HB2067, HB 1238, HB2337, HB745, HB 1188, HB1606, HB2003, HB2147, HB2391, HB2355, HB2546, HB2495, HB2818, HB2249, HB1749, HB3109, HB3228, HB3240, HB1507, HB658, HB1748, HB1851, HB1922, HB2001, HB2798, HB 107, HCR29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

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• on average versus 1 to 23 days.
• I mean, 15 days may be a reason why they can't do it in a 15-day period. Mr.
• They're told it'll take 10 days on something.
• They don't want to be under the gun of the five days.
• we approve developments, the next day we try to stop development.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1134, which would extend the use of qualified private providers in the building permit process to residential solar energy systems and certain single-trade inspections, and would allow computer-based plan review tools. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long solar permitting delays and lower costs. A late amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted, and after some discussion about local permitting problems and the need to work with municipalities, CS/SB 1134 was reported favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. The committee then took up SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would limit fee collection if verification is not completed. Members discussed whether the bill should include more flexibility and whether private providers are appropriate for this function, but the committee ultimately reported CS/SB 784 favorably. SB 1738, allowing counties that previously opted out of transportation concurrency to opt back in while maintaining current levels of service, was also reported favorably without significant opposition. Next, SB 1080 on local government land regulation was presented as a measure to speed up development permit and order approvals, limit repeated information requests, prevent hearing delays, and impose penalties for noncompliance. Local government testimony argued it would rush planning and weaken public input, while supporters called it common-sense streamlining. After debate, the bill was reported favorably, with several no votes. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to that used by sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members raised concerns about county budget timelines. Finally, the committee considered SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, programs, or policies, while carving out compliance with state and federal law and defining DEI-related terms. The amendment removed retroactivity and delayed the effective date, but members from both parties raised concerns about vague definitions, impacts on women- and minority-owned business programs, local commemorations, and the loss of attorney’s fees for prevailing counties. Public testimony was sharply divided, with many speakers opposing the bill as an attack on local control and inclusion, and a few supporting it as a merit-based standard. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition in debate and was not yet reported in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• For days, I was visibly upset. After a few days, my mother said sternly, Okay, that's enough.
• I also believe our local elected officials, public servants who serve their communities day in and day
• And he made it political from day one.
• day to the fabric of our society.
• You know, it's been a long day.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And that's what goes on behind these microphones day after day after day is we have people that tell
• And that's what goes on behind these microphones day after day after day is we have people that tell
• And that's what goes on behind these microphones day after day after day is we have people that tell
• day, every day, our children see this. day, every day, our children see this.
• Day majority to lower prices on day one.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I am seeing more and more teenagers in my practice who are using these products all day every day.
• He was having six to sixty seizures. per day with maybe two or three seizure days. seizure-free days
• or every day.
• Our clients and the people that we take care of day in and day out. Thank you.
• and screaming all day.

Bills: SB3, SB810, SB965, SB1073, SB1119, SB1505, SB 3

Keywords: Texas Education Code, public schools, school district, open-enrollment charter school, teacher speech, employee speech, biological sex, pronouns, gender identity, retaliation, discipline, workplace protections, school personnel, education policy, LGBTQ, transgender, charter schools, SB 965, religious speech, prayer

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• Last week was tax day.
• Patrick's Day, Ed was Dingus Day, or St.
• the 60th day over 60 days of over the 60th day over 60 days of shutdown<02:30:44.399> of<02:30
• Day week, we have a choice. Do we stand Day week, we have a choice.
• At the end of the day, Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So maybe it's just me after a long day.
• That's over 50 days for a prescription.
• If you came in and you had a 10-day prescription, it got rejected. A 14-day got rejected.
• A 30-day got rejected. They forced us. It had to be seven days.
• This is what we see day in, day out. PAs are just a controlled cost measure.

Bills: HB282, HB293, HB390, HB456, HB460, HB561, HB819, HB1023, HB1047, HB1101

Keywords: employment discrimination, criminal history, rehabilitation, hiring process, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, workplace equality, labor rights, domestic abuse, unpaid leave, employee rights, workplace protection, mental health, survivor support, workers' compensation, employment benefits, claims process, fraud prevention, legal petition

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• Every day, I see the impact that dedicated, passionate.
• At the end of the day, we cannot afford to lose more great teachers.
• And I was able to spend a good part of the day with you.
• It's been a long day. I hope you aren't driving back tonight.
• days.

Bills: SB451, SB762, SB1490, SB1262, SB1459, SB1750, SB1962, SB2252, SB2253, SB2365

Keywords: instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools

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• Uh, I think it can do something like 10,000 gallons a day, uh, 10 million gallons a day.
• We've seen the good days and a lot of bad days.
• We cut them off that day.
• You've heard those numbers all day.
• There are 240,000 water main breaks and 650 a day.

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• But maybe the day the day after costs.
• It happens every day as a paramedic. I see it every day.
• dance or bring your dad to school day. dance or bring your dad to school day.
• <01:54:32.719> Am<01:54:32.800> I days. Am I reading that correctly? Am I days.
• So, it needs to take place during the school day. So, it'd be 14 days before that. Uh, thank you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Representative-elect Day of Stoneham offers an order, which the Clerk shall read.
• It's a special day.
• Day votes for Ronald Mariano. Marjorie C. Decker votes for Ronald Mariano. David F.
• Swearing-in day is always a favorite day.
• These amazing supporters inspire us each and every day.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House of Representatives convened on January 1, 2025, for the opening of the 194th General Court. The session began with the call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and National Anthem, followed by remarks from the Dean of the House, Governor Maura Healey, and Speaker Ron Mariano. Speakers highlighted the historic nature of the new session, the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence, and priorities such as public service, transparency, and continued collaboration between the House, Senate, and administration. The House received and filed the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s communication transmitting election returns, then adopted a special committee report confirming that the members-elect had been duly elected. The chamber also accepted the resignation/declination of Representative-elect Gerald Paracela, who had been nominated to the District Court. A committee was appointed to notify the Governor that a quorum of members-elect had assembled and were ready to be sworn in, after which the Governor administered the oaths of office to the members. The House then elected Ronald Mariano of Quincy as Speaker by roll-call vote, with 132 votes; Bradley H. Jones Jr. received 21 votes, Mark T. Lombardo 4, and the total vote count was 157. Timothy Carroll of Hull was elected Clerk by acclamation and sworn in, and he announced the appointment of assistant clerks. The House also adopted temporary rules to continue the prior session’s House rules and temporary joint rules, and agreed to a Senate order scheduling a convention for the following day to administer oaths to the Governor’s Council. The session concluded with a benediction and adjournment until the next day at 11 a.m.

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• And what I mean is not necessarily—I'm not into the day-to-day activities, but I do see the engagement
• Make it a great day. See you soon. All right, sounds good.
• Seeing none, I'll bring it back to the dais. Some member Lackie.
• . that adds more cost, and we're not trying to add more cost at the end of the day.
• Any other comments or questions from the dais? Seeing none, Senator, you may close.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• terms expire after 90 days for a total limit of 180 days.
• maximum of 180 days.
• Initially set for 120 days, the moratorium was extended in December for another 120 days, totaling 240
• days with no clear timeline for resolution.
• extensions every 120 days.

Bills: SB32, SB464, SB996, SB1163, SB1173, SB1277, SB1452, SB1453, SB1548, SB1882, SB1883, SB2016, SB 32

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school