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• MAP Stars offers two specific curricula for the development of a Stars program: the chapter manual and
• The chapter manual has everything needed to establish a school Stars chapter, from the election of officers
• <00:04:09.920> manual of a Stars program the chapter manual of a Stars program the chapter
• manual has everything needed the chapter manual has everything needed to<00:04:16.320> establish<
• <00:04:19.400> from to establish a school Stars chapter from to establish a school Stars chapter

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• This makes modifications to chapter 60D.
• Um, this makes modifications to<00:10:35.519> chapter<00:10:36.279> 60D.
• Uh, article five is to chapter 60D.
• 152, and make some changes in chapter 342, which will be the new medical rules, primarily related to
• > will some changes in chapter 342 which will some changes in chapter 342 which will be<00:21:

Bills: HF1545, HF2426, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• And those are now in chapter 142B through H, I believe.
• And those are now<00:02:36.640> in<00:02:36.879> chapter<00:02:37.680> 142B<00:02
• now in chapter 142B through H I believe. now in chapter 142B through H I believe.
• I’m here to testify in support of Senate File 1806 on behalf of our chapter and the Minnesota Medical
• our chapter and the Minnesota<00:42:05.680> Medical<00:42:06.359> Association.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Article 3, section 2, beginning line 21.24, clarifies that all of chapter 12B applies to charter schools
• Article 3, section 2, beginning line 21.24, clarifies that all of chapter 12B applies to charter schools
• Again, MDE's guidance has been that they have to follow all of the requirements under chapter 12B, but
• <01:05:17.280> of to comply with the full chapter of to comply with the full chapter of federal
• The disclosure of information by employees, which is the chapter of law under 181, that this stricken

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Silas Simpson said that their chapters have seen quicker response times to 911 calls, more support for
• chapter houses are located<00:32:13.880> during<00:32:14.200> this<00:32:14.360> time
• <00:32:14.559> our<00:32:14.760> chapters located during this time our chapters located
• during this time our chapters have<00:32:15.240> seen<00:32:15.480> quicker<00:32:15.840
• have also supported many of our chapters have also supported many of our chapters on<00:32:26.279

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard testimony from Amber Cameron of the University of Minnesota’s Office for Public Engagement about the University’s Outstanding Community Service Awards and, specifically, the community partner award given to Communities United Against Police Brutality in 2021 and 2024. Cameron explained that the awards program recognizes faculty, staff, students, and community partners, that nominations are reviewed by University selection committees using criteria such as positive societal impact, innovation, extraordinary results, and overall impression, and that the committee evaluates only the application materials. She said the nomination for Communities United Against Police Brutality described a long-standing partnership with the University through student learning, including work through the Center for Community-Engaged Learning and a student white paper connected to the passage of Travis’s Law. Committee members raised concerns about the organization’s history, its public messaging, and whether it was appropriate for the University to honor it. One member argued that the group’s IRS records showed it was formally organized in 2020, questioned claims that it had existed for 25 years, and objected to the organization’s letterhead and activism. Cameron responded that the award does not require formal tax status and that the selection process relies on the nomination packet rather than outside information. She also said the award nomination documented work with 130 course offerings across 17 academic departments and about 1,000 students over 24 years. Cameron further said the award program was being phased out and retooled into a new internal Engaged Scholar Awards program focused on community-engaged scholarship rather than volunteer service. No vote or formal action was taken during the exchange, and the discussion ended with questions about the nomination materials and how the University defines the organization’s work with students and faculty.

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• it's not included in applicability of it's not included in applicability of the<01:36:41.200> chapter
• the chapter the chapter and<01:36:43.080> but<01:36:43.200> it's<01:36:43.320>
• is primary provided in RSA 664:1 which is the<01:37:03.360> applicability<01:37:03.880> chapter
• <01:37:04.320> which<01:37:04.480> doesn't the applicability chapter which doesn't
• the applicability chapter which doesn't so<01:37:05.000> it<01:37:05.600> and<01:37:05.720

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• definition of crime of violence in the firearms law to add felony violations of the animal cruelty chapter
• 00:41:39.200> the<00:41:39.359> animal<00:41:39.760> cruelty<00:41:40.680> chapter
• <00:41:41.680> Uh of the animal cruelty chapter. Uh of the animal cruelty chapter.
• :54:02.319> and<00:54:02.480> penalties<00:54:03.040> under<00:54:03.359> chapter
• remedies and penalties under chapter 13. remedies and penalties under chapter 13.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The original legislation did include a reference to Chapter 504B as a requirement for micro units in
• It was our understanding that the inclusion of Chapter 504B, which is the landlord-tenant statute, would
• ><00:10:25.640> 504b<00:10:26.640> as<00:10:27.040> a include a reference to chapter
• 504b as a include a reference to chapter 504b as a uh<00:10:27.839> requirement<00:10:28.560>
• ><00:10:36.040> of understanding that the inclusion of understanding that the inclusion of chapter

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I do not have the bill in front of me, but I believe it references Chapter 18, which would be everything
• found in the income tax chapter. >> Is it just income taxes?
• references front of me, but I believe it references front of me, but I believe it references chapter
• 18, which would be everything chapter 18, which would be everything found<00:10:35.519> in<00
• :10:35.680> the<00:10:35.839> income<00:10:36.160> tax<00:10:36.399> chapter.

Bills: HB517, HB520, HB233, HB354, HB517, HB520, HB233, HB354

Keywords: underground damage prevention, one-call notification system, utility locating, excavation safety, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, utility lines, underground utilities, pipeline safety, gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, water utility, wastewater, cable television, locate request, premark, tolerance zone, positive response

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• , this is a bill for an act relating to taxation, amending laws in section, first special session chapter
• 07:46.160> first<00:07:46.479> special<00:07:46.800> session<00:07:47.199> chapter
• section uh first special session chapter section uh first special session chapter 14<00:07:48.240
• County, and then section two is extending the sunset date for Hennepin County in their very separate chapters
• County and then section two is extending the sunset date for Hennepin County in their very separate chapters

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Under Chapter 36 of the Water Code, the legislature has already called upon groundwater conservation
• Instead, if you can start to encompass the Regulatory structures that exist in 73 Chapter 36 today for
• So I think what we could be looking at across the board at Chapter 36 is where does it make sense to
• So I think what we could be looking at across the board at Chapter 36 is where does it make sense 279
• and also, you know, decisions that this legislature is going to make with respect to how we amend Chapter

Bills: HB24, HB27

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management

Summary: The committee met to hear House Bills 27 and 24 on groundwater issues in East Texas, with members and witnesses focusing on a proposed large-volume groundwater export project and the need for more science before major permitting decisions are made. HB 27, which was within the special session call, would direct the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a hydrogeologic study of the aquifers in the affected area and temporarily pause new export permits while the study is underway. HB 24, a separate bill that would limit certain production and export permits to 5% of modeled available groundwater, was laid out but the chair said it would not be moved out of committee. Testimony on HB 27 was largely supportive, though some witnesses were neutral. Supporters, including representatives from a water supply corporation, the Trinity River Authority, Environmental Defense Fund, and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, said the region lacks enough hydrologic data, that the proposed pumping could affect private wells, surface water, and local economies, and that the state needs better information on sustainable yield and groundwater-surface water interaction. Several witnesses emphasized that groundwater conservation districts need clearer tools and better data, while also noting concerns about property rights and the rule of capture. Committee members discussed the scale of the proposed project, the absence of a groundwater conservation district in Houston County, and the possibility that the study should examine desired future conditions and maximum sustainable pumping rather than only modeled available groundwater. The committee adopted the committee substitute for HB 27 and voted it out favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it do pass, be printed, and be sent to the Committee on Calendars. The roll call was unanimous, 11 ayes and 0 nays. After the vote, members briefly reflected on the complexity of the issue and the need to continue working on broader groundwater policy in the interim and next session. HB 24 was discussed later in the meeting, but no final action on that bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• shall receive and respond as appropriate to any matters referred to it by the Senate in relation to Chapter
• be designated by Chair Lovely, can focus exclusively on the order's letter of January 3, 2025, and Chapter

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate met briefly, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by remarks from a senator from Worcester and Hampshire criticizing state immigration and court policies. He argued that Massachusetts has not done enough to prevent dangerous individuals from being released or entering the Commonwealth, cited several criminal cases involving immigrants, and urged changes to state law and court practices regarding federal immigration detainers and information-sharing. The chamber then took up an order from the senator from Middlesex and Norfolk establishing a temporary Senate Committee on Rules until a permanent committee is appointed. The order created a nine-member committee, with two minority appointments, and a subcommittee to handle matters referred to it, including issues related to Chapter 250 of the Acts of 2024. The Senate suspended the rules, adopted the order, and printed related communications from the Senate President and minority leader announcing committee appointments. Finally, the senator from Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth offered an adjournment order setting the Senate’s next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The order was adopted, and the Senate adjourned accordingly.

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• available to issue notices of violations for parking enforcement above the limits set forth in MGL Chapter
• available to issue notices of violation for parking enforcement above the limits set forth in MGL Chapter

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House took up several committee reports and adopted a series of resolutions and procedural orders. It adopted resolutions honoring Yulanda Carrillo on her 102nd birthday and the Knights of Columbus Peabody Leo Council 508 on its 125th anniversary. The House also extended reporting deadlines for the Education Committee and the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee, and concurred with a Senate referral of a sick leave bank petition for Emily Kulik. Joint Rule 12 was suspended for additional petitions, including a sick leave bank for Aden Daniels and a petition to rescind prior calls for a federal constitutional convention. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported a number of local bills for House consideration, including measures on Norfolk reserved capacity billing, Dalton town manager residency requirements, Lancaster’s animal control commission, Cambridge parking enforcement notices, Fairhaven’s charter, Malden’s charter, Ipswich’s charter, and a sick leave bank for John C. Murphy. The House suspended Rule 7A, took the bills through second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The House then considered and adopted the emergency preamble for House No. 4364, authorizing easements to the town of Bourne. It also passed to engrossment two Department of Correction sick leave bank bills: House No. 4426 for Paul Stavisky and House No. 4427 for Fenneda Janow Patel. Finally, the House adopted an order to meet again Thursday at 11 a.m., and adjourned.

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• Notwithstanding any other requirements of this chapter, the following projects and actions are exempt
• ,<02:30:23.120> the requirements of this chapter, the requirements of this chapter, the following
• , a potable water supply or wastewater system shall not require a permit amendment under this chapter
• The exemption from wetlands permitting that this amendment provides should be in the wetlands chapter
• and not forced in the wetlands chapter and not forced into<02:37:16.640> the<02:37:16.880>

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House returned from recess and took up S. 208, a bill on standards for law enforcement identification. The House Judiciary Committee explained that it had rewritten the bill into a model-policy approach focused on Vermont state and local agencies, rather than imposing direct requirements on all law enforcement, because of constitutional and preemption concerns raised by a recent Ninth Circuit decision. The amended bill would direct the Law Enforcement Advisory Board to develop a statewide policy on officer identification and facial coverings by July 2027, require agencies to adopt a consistent policy by October 1, 2027, and deem agencies to have adopted the model policy if they do not act. The committee reported the bill favorably on a 6-5 vote. Members then debated an amendment offered by Representatives Berbeco and McGill to restore federal officers to the bill. Supporters argued that public authority should not be anonymous, that visible identification is necessary for transparency, accountability, and public trust, and that the bill should apply to federal agents as well as state and local officers. They said the amendment included exemptions for undercover work, tactical teams, protective equipment, and safety concerns, and argued Vermont should not wait for courts to resolve every constitutional question before acting. Opponents on the Judiciary Committee said the language remained likely unconstitutional and could jeopardize the bill’s passage; the committee had found the amendment unfavorable on an 8-1 vote. The floor debate continued with several members speaking in favor of the amendment, including arguments that other states have adopted similar requirements and that Vermont should lead on the issue. One member raised a point of order that was not sustained, and the Speaker ruled federal authority relevant to the question. The transcript ends while debate on the amendment was still underway, after a request for a roll-call vote was granted, with no final floor vote on the amendment shown in the excerpt.

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• We will be praying over this next chapter for him and Lauren and cheering him on every step of the way
• We will be praying over this next chapter for him and Lauren and cheering him on every step of the way
• Congressional disapproval under chapter Congressional disapproval under chapter 8<03:02:50.680><
• Congressional disapproval under chapter Congressional disapproval under chapter 8<03:44:35.560><
• 8 of Title 5 United States code chapter 8 of Title 5 United States code of<06:05:46.558> the<

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• vaccination and that's a major concern both for cancer and other side effects and um if we go to the next chapter
• vaccination and that's a major concern both for cancer and other side effects and um if we go to the next chapter
• if we go to other side effects and um if we go to the<02:06:36.400> next<02:06:36.639> chapter
• > also<02:06:37.760> page<02:06:38.159> 16<02:06:39.040> DNA the next chapter
• also page 16 DNA the next chapter also page 16 DNA contaminants contaminants contaminants uh<02:06:41.840

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee met as a special House committee on COVID response efficacy, noted absences, and restated its mission to review New Hampshire’s pandemic response, including federal guidance, federal funds, emergency use authorization vaccination efforts, long COVID treatment, patient bill of rights implementation, and vaccination policies. The main business was discussion of a proposed letter or report language concerning current COVID vaccine recommendations for young children, especially those under age two, and how to support any conclusions with cited scientific and state sources. Representative Polozov argued that the committee should ask the governor or agencies to reconsider current recommendations, saying the committee should focus on whether vaccination is needed for that age group, whether it is effective, and whether the risks outweigh the benefits. He said he had distributed articles and wanted the committee to pair its conclusions with scientific and statistical data. Other members asked him to identify the specific New Hampshire DHHS and American Academy of Pediatrics sources for the recommendation, clarify the age range being discussed, and separate any evidence about adverse effects in other age groups from the infant/toddler demographic so the letter would be transparent and not misleading. Members generally agreed the letter should be carefully sourced and refined, with citations for each claim. The chair said the committee would treat the request as urgent and try to finalize a version by the next meeting, noting that some members would be traveling. The committee also discussed scheduling additional testimony in September and October, possibly with extra meetings, to continue gathering evidence and to hear from witnesses. The chair then began reviewing supporting articles, including studies he said were new since the 2024 report, and introduced a 2025 South Korea cohort study and another 2025 Italian cohort study as examples of the evidence he wanted to incorporate into an updated 2026 report.

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• I am the past president and a current board member of the Twin Cities chapter of Trout Unlimited.
• Our chapter, with over 2,000 members, is one of the largest in the country.
• I've heard countless similar stories from other chapter members about the recent dramatic declines in
• chapter of Trout Unlimited.<01:20:06.000> One<01:20:06.239> of<01:20:06.320> the
• Our chapter with over trout streams.

Bills: HF3965, HF3704, HF3260, HF3718

Keywords: pesticide, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, chemical safety, local agriculture, insecticides, pollinators, seeds, environmental health, neonicotinoids, systemic insecticides, civil penalties, pest management, land trends, report, appropriation, farmers, veterinary medicine, veterinary technology

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• Um, unfortunately, in the way SB 2175 is located in chapter 339 in our statutes, it is under litter control
• c> 339<00:02:09.520> in<00:02:10.000> um<00:02:10.080> our is located in chapter
• 339 in um our is located in chapter 339 in um our statutes,<00:02:11.360> it<00:02:11.599>
• And we're going to insert a new section to read as follows: Remedies under chapter 321.
• Remedies for under chapter 321. follows. Remedies for under chapter 321.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related measures, with most of the discussion focused on bills addressing tobacco/vape enforcement, psychology licensure, hospital price transparency, prior authorization, and medical cannabis. The chair opened by explaining the one-minute testimony limit and that written testimony had been reviewed. For SB 2175 on disposable electronic smoking devices, the Department of Health said the bill’s placement in litter-control law was not a good fit because disposable e-cigarettes contain hazardous materials like lithium and nicotine, but it supported the intent and pointed to a related measure. Public health and tobacco-control advocates strongly supported the bill, citing youth use, toxic waste, battery fires, and the need to tighten definitions and remove exemptions; a long list of organizations and individuals were noted in support, with no opposition mentioned. For SB 2410, which would create a state directory and enforcement tools for authorized e-cigarette products, the Attorney General’s office strongly supported the measure and said it would help enforce the FDA-authorized list of products through certification, inspections, and civil penalties. The Department of Health said thousands of illegal products remain on the market and cited youth usage rates, while public health groups also supported the bill. One tobacco industry-related witness was noted in opposition. SB 2080, the psychology interjurisdictional compact, drew support from the Department of Corrections, which said it had severe staffing shortages and that the compact would help fill gaps, especially for forensic psychology and neighbor island facilities. Some committee members raised concerns about whether the compact would loosen licensure standards and reduce licensing revenue, and the Board of Psychology was said to be meeting and had not taken a formal position; testimony also noted the need for resources if the compact were adopted. The committee also heard SB 2276 on surgical assistance, with DCCA in opposition and a supporter from the field, but little discussion followed. SB 2277 on hospital price transparency drew support from consumer and patient advocates, who argued that clearer pricing would reduce medical debt and help patients shop for care; DCCA and the Department of Health offered comments, with the department suggesting an alternative enforcement model using outside review entities and noting that implementation would require significant staffing and funding. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii opposed the bill, saying federal transparency rules already cover the issue and state law could create duplication. SB 2282 on prior authorization received comments from insurers and providers; HMSA asked that the bill be set aside pending the report of the prior authorization working group created by Act 151, while the Hawaii Medical Association said prior authorization is a major burden but deferred to regulators on resources. Finally, SB 2413 on medical cannabis was supported by the Office of Medical Cannabis and others, who said the bill would close a patient-access gap by allowing viable seed sales; one witness suggested clarifying jurisdictional language and allowing dispensaries to sell seeds to each other. The committee then began SB 2425 on health insurance, where an addiction treatment provider testified that insurers’ refusal to honor assignment-of-benefits payments can delay reimbursement and create relapse risk for patients, but the transcript cuts off before further action on that bill.

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• Good afternoon, Bindu Mukhamla with the National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter, in
• Mark Smith, on behalf of CalNENA, that's the California chapter of the National Emergency Number Association
• Chair members, Mark Smith, on behalf of CalNENA, that's the California chapter of the National Emergency
• Good afternoon, Bindu Mukhamala, on behalf of the National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• President, I would also like to introduce the boss of the Ada Tong chapter and, as well, in the Alcorn
• area, Brother Derek Cooper, and all the individuals representing the Ada and Ada Star chapter. >> Thank
• President, I would also like to introduce the boss of the Ada Tong chapter and, as well, in the Alcorn
• area, Brother Derek Cooper, and all the individuals representing the Ada and Ada Star chapter. >> Thank

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 3 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with an invocation by Reverend Vincent Russell of Greater Fairview Baptist Church, and then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The bulk of the meeting consisted of introductions and recognitions of guests in the galleries, including representatives of the Red Cross, Omega Psi Phi members, local chamber of commerce and county officials, a Jackson Municipal Airport Authority representative, a doctor of the day, junior pages, and several Jackson State University Day at the Capitol guests and administrators. Members also made a series of announcements about committee meetings and Capitol events. These included meetings for Finance, Appropriations, Energy, Judiciary A and B, Public Health and Welfare, Public Property, Veterans and Military Affairs, Economic and Workforce Development, Universities and Colleges, Local and Private, and others. Announcements also highlighted special events such as William Carey University Capital Day, Jackson State University Day at the Capitol, the Mississippi Songwriters and Hall of Fame luncheon, the Mississippi Forestry Commission's 100-year celebration, and choir performances by New Albany High School and Newton County High School. No substantive floor debate or votes on legislation were recorded in the transcript beyond procedural motions. The Senate agreed to recess, first until 4:00 p.m. and later until 8:00 p.m. or until the last committee report was filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next morning. Members also requested that the Senate adjourn in memory of Brigadier General George Cronia and James Jefferson.