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• And we do have a level of. of the quorum that we have to maintain so that we're not influencing, but
• Because what you said is, you really can't be known in the community to influence. of all things education
• cannot buy alcohol, because they are not mature enough to handle what is required for them under the influence

Bills: HB256, HCR19, SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB1130

Keywords: severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags

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• <00:16:05.440> you<00:16:05.600> know,<00:16:05.759> undue<00:16:06.399> influence
• um, assert, you know, undue influence um, assert, you know, undue influence over<00:16:07.120>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House Democratic leaders and House Republican leaders announced a compromise set of budget targets reached Friday night, describing it as a numbers-only deal that leaves policy issues aside. They said the targets are the first step in the budget process: House committee chairs will write bills to fit the targets, those bills will go to Ways and Means, and later leaders will negotiate global targets with the governor and Senate. Leaders emphasized that the agreement reflects compromise rather than either party’s ideal budget, and that they will continue talks with Governor Walz and the Senate over the next several weeks. The speakers highlighted what was not included in the deal, saying it does not target paid family and medical leave, earned sick and safe time, reproductive rights, or universal school meals. They said the House priorities that did make it in include housing, education, pensions, public safety, and transportation. On education, they said the compromise provides $40 million in new money in the first biennium for the READ Act and no cuts in either biennium, contrasting that with larger cuts in the governor’s and Senate proposals. They also said schools could still choose to fund unemployment insurance for school workers from existing resources, though it was not earmarked in the targets. Leaders said the agreement leaves room for committee chairs to make choices within the targets, including in health and human services, where they described the target as a reduction in projected growth rather than a cut to existing appropriations. They said the budget plan sets aside discretionary inflation adjustments in the first biennium while preserving inflation indexing for items like the K-12 formula. They also said the deal improves the state’s long-term balance, with a projected $1.6 billion balance in the first biennium and a $1.3 billion deficit in the second, and that the House’s numbers do not include the same revenue assumptions as the governor’s and Senate’s plans. In questions, leaders said conference committees will require majority support from both House and Senate conferees, and that the House will send equal numbers of Democratic and Republican conferees. They said the bonding bill size is still under discussion, but the adopted numbers would allow for roughly a $700 million general obligation bill. They also said large state spending for professional sports facilities is likely over, and explained that the press conference was held without Republican leaders for logistical reasons after the deal was reached late Friday.

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• CAN WE ENCOURAGE LEVERAGING OUR POSITION AND INFLUENCE TO WORK WITH THOSE MUNICIPALITIES BEFORE WE HAVE
• RELATING TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION DIVERSITY AND EQUITY AND INCLUSION MEANS MANIPULATE OR INFLUENCE
• BUT WHEN YOU ARE LOOKING UP THE STRIKE ALL AND HOW WE DEFINED HEREIN SENT INFLUENCE THE COMPOSITION OF

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, so, uh, this bill and I appreciate the want to recruit our foreign, um, students to pull, you know
• c><00:56:48.160> our appreciate the want to recruit our appreciate the want to recruit our foreign
• :49.760> to<00:56:50.319> pull,<00:56:50.720> you<00:56:50.799> know, foreign
• , um, students to pull, you know, foreign, um, students to pull, you know, have<00:56:51.200> young
• foreign nationals don't take this test. foreign nationals don't take this test.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 418, Senator Simonaire, Professional Licensing Portability, members of the foreign service
• So, this bill authorizes a foreign service member or foreign service member's spouse who relocates to
• This bill authorizes a foreign service member or foreign service member's spouse who relocates to the
• The second clarifies that a member of a foreign service or their spouse, if they practice their occupation
• If a foreign service member or spouse is If a foreign service member or spouse is authorized<01:13:30.800

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened on March 10, 2026, established a quorum, and began with an invocation by Reverend Damien Flowers, which was journalized without objection. The chamber then recognized several guests and honorees, including Dr. Courtney Glickman for being named 2025 Play Therapist of the Year, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Dr. Sonja B. Santelises for her leadership of Baltimore City Public Schools, students shadowing legislators, Navy Alliance representatives, the Maryland Alliance for Advocacy for Sickle Cell, and Ms. Kimberly Body for her lupus advocacy. The Senate also journalized prior remarks about the 6888 regiment. The Finance Committee report then moved several bills forward. Senate Bill 348 would allow hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to contact, rather than only call, patients after high-risk pregnancies; its amendments were adopted and the bill was ordered to third reading. Senate Bill 390 on Wicomico County liquor licenses was laid over under the rule. Senate Bill 492, addressing massage therapy advertising and prohibiting misleading sexual-service advertising, was amended and sent to third reading. Senate Bill 562, concerning pharmacist-prescriber agreements for opioid use disorder treatment, was amended and advanced. Senate Bill 773 would let pharmacists order certain vaccines, including intranasal flu vaccines, for self-administration and was advanced without amendment. Senate Bill 53, on Maryland Port Administration land acquisition notice in Anne Arundel County, was amended and advanced. Senate Bill 428 would bar cost-sharing for collaborative care model services under Medicaid and private coverage and was advanced without amendment. Senate Bill 473 would require human trafficking awareness training for for-hire and transportation network drivers; its amendments were adopted and it was sent to third reading. Senate Bill 585 would shift administration of the human relevant research fund from Health to Agriculture and was advanced. Senate Bill 606, the Easy Pass Commuter Fairness and Transparency Act, would require an MDTA report on commuter plans and unused trips; its amendment was moved as the transcript ended. During debate on Senate Bill 917, which would expand the definition of audiology practice to include certain screenings and non-radiographic imaging, a senator questioned whether the bill would make Maryland the only state restricting a health occupation from performing Medicare-required screenings. The floor leader said the committee had heard that claim in testimony but had not verified it, and the senator moved to special order the bill for amendment, which was granted without objection. Most other bills were reported favorably, with committee amendments adopted without objection and several bills ordered printed for third reading.

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• this before, we found that unions better represent their membership when their employees have the influence
• of being able to walk away. ...the influence of being able to walk away, being able to withdraw their
• Um, again, if this passes, membership will have more influence on their unions.
• Um, again, if this passes, membership will have more influence on their unions.
• from other states come here influences from other states come here handing<02:30:43.720> out<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Those visitors were not probably influenced by that marketing that you just did, you know, that kind
• Those visitors were not probably influenced by that marketing that you just did, you know, that kind
• Those visitors were not probably influenced by that marketing that you just did, you know, that kind
• <00:40:24.360> by visitors were not probably influenced by visitors were not probably influenced
• People came because they were influenced by the marketing? And was there a difference in spending?

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• and and leeway on a lot more influence and and leeway on some<00:35:40.800> of<00:35:40.840><
• We ask that this committee ensure counties have meaningful influence in framework development, a genuine
• We ask that this committee ensure counties have meaningful influence in framework development, a genuine
• <00:40:15.680> in<00:40:15.840> framework meaningful influence in framework meaningful
• influence in framework development,<00:40:17.520> a<00:40:17.880> genuine<00:40:18.480

Bills: HF3373, HF4449, HF3486, HF4180, HF4227, HF2505

Keywords: transportation, interchange, funding, bonds, St. Paul Park, transit, Metropolitan Council, Twin Cities, metro area, high-frequency transit, bus rapid transit, busway, guideway, transportation policy plan, transit performance measures, regional transit benchmarks, transit-oriented development, TOD, zoning, land use

Summary: The committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 3373, which was laid over. The bill sought trunk highway bond funding for preliminary and final design work at the 70th Street interchange in St. Paul Park. Representative Hansen, Mayor Keith Frankie, and Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham described the interchange as undersized and increasingly unsafe because of refinery truck traffic, aggregate hauling, nearby growth, and changing traffic patterns. Members asked about prior study, cost, and greenhouse gas requirements, and the bill author said the request was about $500,000. Chair Cosgrove noted the bill would be laid over and suggested the issue could involve future statutory exemptions. The committee then took up House File 4449, also laid over, after adopting the A4 author’s amendment. Representative Jones presented the bill as a transit planning and accountability measure for the Twin Cities metro. It would set numeric transit goals, require better coordination between road projects and future transit projects, and give the Met Council more tools to support transit-oriented development, including property acquisition and development around transit corridors. Jones argued the bill would help avoid rebuilding roads twice and improve transit ridership, frequency, speed, and reliability. Representative Olson offered an amendment to exempt highway projects primarily addressing documented safety issues, arguing that safety projects should not be burdened by added transit requirements or costs. Jones said she supported the safety concern but opposed the amendment as written because the bill was aimed at major construction projects. After a roll call, the amendment failed on an 8-8 tie. The bill itself remained laid over for further work, with the chair noting there was still time to refine the proposal.

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• transparency, let's call for transparency for all political donors and organizations working and influencing
• working<01:13:50.880> and and organizations working and and organizations working and influencing
• <01:13:53.120> As<01:13:53.360> it influencing here at the capital.
• As it influencing here at the capital.
• <01:27:16.719> When<01:27:16.960> a<01:27:17.199> government Political influence

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• Today, if somebody, if you know, if an out-of-state millionaire or billionaire want to influence elections
• Today, if somebody, if you know, if an out-of-state millionaire or billionaire want to influence elections
• school districts and cities and municipalities and voters in these cities' ability to have this influence
• <00:28:00.720> elections, billionaire want to influence elections, billionaire want to influence
• So, I just influence over their school.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We know that we have an influence in the community with a bigger brand, and a lot of our families will
• We know that we have an influence in the community with a bigger brand, and a lot of our families will
• in the community with have an influence in the community with a<00:56:02.559> bigger<00:56:02.839
• <01:26:25.679> how<01:26:25.840> many<01:26:26.119> young now you're influencing
• how many young now you're influencing how many young people<01:26:27.159> so<01:26:27.400>

Bills: HF1936, HF849, HF989, HF1130, HF1223, HF1907, HF1847, HF1957

Keywords: workforce development, youth employment, career guidance, education, job skills, Duluth Promise, education funding, career training, employment support, youth apprenticeship, economic development, minority support, internship program, Bloomington, funding, youth mentorship, job training, disadvantaged youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youthprise

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• aspect of it, but not the actual marijuana, like the psychedelic portion that gets you under the influence
• that we spend money on something that is actually getting people high or putting people under the influence
• 04.599> I'm<00:43:04.880> what<00:43:05.000> I'm<00:43:05.200> saying influence
• so what I'm what I'm saying influence so what I'm what I'm saying here<00:43:05.640> is<00:43
• <00:43:15.200> now<00:43:15.319> if<00:43:15.440> we people under the influence

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Young adults are experiencing acute stress, crisis, or impaired judgment, whether under the influence
• Young adults are experiencing acute stress, crisis, or impaired judgment, whether under the influence
• Young adults are experiencing acute stress, crisis, or impaired judgment, whether under the influence
• Young adults are experiencing acute stress, crisis, or impaired judgment, whether under the influence
• you know, if you're under the influence you know, if you're under the influence of<02:39:28.319>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Bills: HR209, SB3131, SB2494, SB2447, SB2727, SB2145, SB2143, HR22, HCR22, HR97, HCR105, HR138, HCR146, HCR16, HCR35, HCR40, HR3, HCR4, HR161, HCR171, HR109, HCR117, HR33, HCR33, HR141, HCR149, HR190, HCR200, HR193, HCR203, HR194, HCR204, HR196, HCR206, HR197, HCR207, HR191, HCR201, HR12, HCR10, HR148, HCR157, HR184, HCR194, HR195, HCR205, HR192, HCR202, HR173, HCR183, HR179, HCR189, HR181, HCR191, HR21, HCR21, HR23, HCR24, HR60, HCR66, HR113, HCR121, HR145, HCR153, HR74, HCR82, HR77, HCR85, HR90, HCR98, HR27, HCR36, HR165, HCR175, HR187, HCR197, HR5, HCR6, SB2054

Keywords: entertainment, comedy, youth wellness, cultural identity, Hawaiian culture, mental health, public service, job title, administrative assistant, executive assistant, state personnel, civil service, modernization, employment standards, bribery, corruption, statute of limitations, public servant, criminal justice, campaign finance

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• So what factors do you think most influence the financial viability of CCRCs?
• But, in order, from my perspective, the most important factors that influence the financial viability

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met at Brookhaven at Lexington to continue discussing continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), with a focus on financial viability, entrance fees, refund policies, and how the industry is evolving. Speakers explained that nonprofit CCRCs have shifted away from building entirely new campuses since the 2008 financial crisis, and now more often grow through expansions, affiliations, mergers, or added home- and community-based services. They also noted that many newer CCRCs, especially nationwide, are being built without on-campus skilled nursing, relying instead on assisted living, memory care, or off-site arrangements, and that zoning and local approval can affect expansion plans. A substantial portion of the discussion centered on financial health and consumer protection. Panelists said the most important indicators of a strong CCRC are high occupancy, strong liquidity, and reinvestment in the property, with low occupancy and declining days cash on hand cited as warning signs. They described how actuarial reviews are used to estimate health care utilization and set pricing, and said staffing shortages are often a bigger financial pressure than resident care utilization itself. On refunds, speakers said entrance-fee refunds are generally paid when a unit is resold and the new entrance fee is received, and that resident refunds are usually protected even in bankruptcy, though residents are unsecured creditors. Massachusetts examples such as Reed’s Landing and the Groves were cited as cases where residents remained in place and refunds were ultimately protected. The group also discussed a pending disclosure bill on Beacon Hill related to entrance fees and refund transparency. LeadingAge Massachusetts said it supports clearer disclosure so residents understand refund provisions, and reported that among surveyed member CCRCs, the average time to provide an entrance-fee refund over the past two years was about 117 days. Participants emphasized the need to balance consumer protection with preserving the financial stability of the communities. The commission also reviewed upcoming dates: a virtual public hearing/listening session on June 16, the next commission meeting on June 23, and a later discussion planned on consumer rights, protections, and advertising practices. The meeting concluded with introductions of commission members and an invitation for attendees to tour the Brookhaven campus.

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• House Joint Resolution 1086 approves all rules proposed by the Board of Tests for alcohol and influence
• House Bill 3008 extends the sunset to 2031 for the board Of tests for alcohol and drug influence, with

Bills: HB1675, HB3242, HB1739, HB3320, HB3047, HB4434, HJR1089, HB4432, HB3718, HB3705, SR43, HB1933, HB4248, SB1847, SB1778, HJR1086, HB3001, HB3002, HB3003, HB3004, HB3005, HB3007, HB3008, HB1590, HB1242, HB3818, HB4305, HB1979, HB1225, HB3931, HB4454, HB3849, HB1746, HB3720, HB4275, HB4300, HB3586, HB2268, HB3755, HB4117, HB4294, HB3650, HB4298, HB3270, HB3145, HB3056

Keywords: emergency management, severe weather, youth camp, summer camp, overnight camp, day camp, outdoor education, adventure camp, wilderness program, campground safety, tornado preparedness, flooding, flash flood, high winds, hail, lightning, extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke, evacuation plan

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• There is, you know, you could argue that the insurance department would have some influence over the
• there's nothing to say that the OID would continually use the same actuaries or that we can have some influence

Bills: HB2975, HB3405, HB3406, HB3728, HB3902, HB3977, SB397, HB1161, HB2938, HB2939, HB3306, HB3722, HB4113, HB4123, HB2293, HB3176, HB3545, HB3546

Keywords: poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, noxious weeds, poison hemlock, kudzu, landowner responsibilities, environmental control, public nuisance, eradication, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, scrap metal, regulation

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• This bill would have this day be a day of remembrance and recognition of Charlie Kirk's influence on
• future requests for recognition of individuals, such as media personalities, podcasters, political influencers

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary took up SB 1246, which would expand Florida’s LINE Fund for health workforce shortages beyond nursing to include broader health science education programs and students, allow matching funds from private contributions, and permit spending on scholarships, faculty recruitment, equipment, simulation centers, and facility renovations. Senator Harrell asked for more specificity about which career paths would qualify, saying the bill should be narrowed to target particular shortage areas. Senator Davis said the bill was intended to add flexibility while still focusing on health care and career technical programs, and noted the measure would not require additional state funding because the LINE Fund already has about $44 million, with another $30 million proposed. The bill was supported by several appearance forms and was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 194, which would designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance in Florida. Senator Martin said the bill would recognize Kirk’s influence on civic engagement, youth leadership, and constitutional education without creating a state holiday or closing offices. Supporters, including Florida Voice for the Unborn and others, said Kirk was a significant advocate for free speech and unborn rights. Opponents from Equal Ground argued that Kirk had made racist and divisive statements and that the state should not honor him with a public commemoration. Senators also debated whether a statutory day of remembrance was appropriate and whether it could set a precedent for future requests. Senator Jones offered a late-filed amendment to add George Floyd to the remembrance, arguing that if the legislature was going to memorialize Kirk, it should not do so selectively. Senator Martin opposed the amendment as unfriendly, and it failed on a roll call vote. The committee then debated the bill at length, with Senators Berman and Jones opposing it as an inappropriate endorsement of Kirk’s views, while Senator Simon and Senator Martin defended it as a recognition of his role in encouraging public debate and civic participation. SB 194 was ultimately reported favorably on a party-line vote, with Senators Berman, Harrell, and Jones opposed, Senator Rodriguez and Senator Simon in support, and Chair Claudio voting yes.

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• That is such an important part of education and the impact just as teachers can influence the child for
• They don't have positive influences around them enough.

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• outside of direct state allocations, it also raises concerns about transparency and potential external influence
• restrictions on ideological funding should be considered to uphold electoral integrity and prevent undue influence

Keywords: 909, all