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• owners require only a simple majority vote.
• Otherwise, the rezoning only requires six votes to pass.
• A vote for this bill is a vote in favor of affordability, which will help middle-income young professionals
• Members, we will vote on pending business.
• Members, we will vote on pending business.

Bills: HB24, HB2015, HB2149, HB2559, HB2701, HB2797, HB3172, HB24

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, water conservation, municipal utility districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental regulation, groundwater management, nonconforming uses, zoning regulations, land use, property rights, municipal authority, municipal moratorium, development moratorium, property development, subdivision, site plan

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• You should have a copy of my presentation in your materials.
• It's never going away once it's in there, um, because voters would be unlikely to vote for it.
• It's a couple of pages of testimony and then some, uh, backup materials as well.
• And I ask you to look at the chart and your materials on page 2.
• 10 times as long as they voted down because that's their will and or vote people out, give the individuals

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• You should have a copy of my presentation in your materials. It is titled Overview of State Tax.
• district The school districts do you have a vote in appointing the board of directors?
• It's never going away once it's in there. because voters would be unlikely to vote for it.
• And I ask you to look at the chart and your materials on page 2.
• ten times As long as they voted down, because that's their will, and or vote people out, get the individuals

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Centennial Parks Conservation Fund last legislative session. that was overwhelmingly supported in a vote
• We have material going back to the days prior to the republic.
• because even today we are producing material that we must that must be kept in perpetuity.
• our library development and networking team is our library resource sharing program. always lent material
• Vote to conserve our beaches, bays, and estuaries, our rivers. streams, our working lands, and our fish

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• This legislation has to be passed in order for the MWRA Board of Directors to vote on the admittance
• With federal funding Research and future developments to enhance the areas for dredging materials.
• In essence, for the future of our kids in Massachusetts, please favorably vote this legislation.
• In essence, for the future of our kids in Massachusetts, please favorably vote this legislation.
• Vote it out favorably.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing covered a broad set of environmental and water-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on blue economy and circular economy proposals, drought management, drinking water safety, flood resilience, and water infrastructure funding. Supporters of bills such as H. 987 and H. 988 described grant programs for blue economy workforce development, research, small businesses, and public education about a circular economy. Other speakers backed measures on coastal erosion research, recreational boating dredging, cranberry water-right transfers, sand mining oversight, and a voucher program for home water filtration in PFAS-impacted communities. Several elected officials and advocates also urged passage of bills to require private well testing, improve school drinking water safety, and address sand mining pollution and PFAS contamination. Water supply and drought issues drew extensive testimony. Senator Eldridge and others supported legislation to let the state, through DEP and the drought management task force, impose regional water-use restrictions during droughts and make the task force permanent in statute. Advocates from watershed groups, farms, and environmental organizations said the current town-by-town approach is inconsistent and ineffective, and they described drought impacts on rivers, farms, private wells, and wildfire risk. A related bill on private wells was supported as a way to help homeowners test and remediate contaminated wells, especially in rural areas without public water. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to allow the Lynnfield Water District to join the MWRA, with local officials saying the move would help address PFAS and other contamination and improve supply reliability. Another major panel supported a water infrastructure funding bill, arguing that aging drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems need major new investment, including support for PFAS treatment, sewer rate relief, biosolids research, and regional interconnections. Members asked about costs, funding sources, and the relationship to existing revolving loan funds; witnesses said the bill would need to be paired with future bond funding and new revenue ideas. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chairs repeatedly invited written testimony and noted the large number of speakers.

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• We voted in favor of this resolution by a vote of 9-0-2.
• We voted in favor of this resolution by a vote of 9-0-2.
• Our committee vote was 10-0-1, and we ask for your support. Thank you.
• <00:40:27.760> about information and materials about information and materials about preliminary
• Our<00:43:03.680> committee<00:43:04.079> vote<00:43:04.319> was<00:43:04.640>

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House began with devotional remarks and then handled several procedural referrals. Senate bills 198 and 323 were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means under House Rule 35A because they affect state revenue, and Senate Bill 326 was also referred to Ways and Means after the Transportation Committee reported it favorably with amendment. House Resolution 18, supporting preservation of the Julian Scott birthplace in Johnson, was read by title and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Institutions under House Rule 52. The chamber then read a series of adopted House concurrent resolutions honoring Vermont schools and individuals, including the Fair Haven Union High School Slater bowling team, the Hartford High School Hurricanes girls ice hockey team, the Hartford girls basketball team, Theres Black as Vermont Mother of the Year, and the Mount Mansfield Union High School girls tennis team. Members made brief announcements welcoming some of the honorees and guests to the chamber, including the Mount Mansfield tennis team, Theres Black, the Fair Haven bowling team, and others. The main floor action was on House Resolution 17, affirming that all Vermonters are presumed competent to communicate and must be provided communication resources of their choice. The Human Services Committee chair explained the resolution grew out of testimony on alternative communication methods, including facilitated communication and rapid prompting method, and said the committee heard from people with lived experience, professionals, and written testimony from medical and speech-language organizations. The committee reported the resolution out 9-0-2, and the House adopted it. The House then took up Senate Bill 209, relating to prohibiting civil arrest in sensitive locations, and proceeded to its third reading and concurrence-with-amendment question.

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• So, I just voting age really soon.
• When promised classes don't materialize, the consequences are real.
• When promised classes don't materialize, the consequences are real.
• When promised classes don't materialize, the consequences are real.
• materialize, the consequences are real. materialize, the consequences are real.

Bills: HF4479, HF4368, HF4889

Keywords: higher education, public university, college campus, postsecondary institution, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, town hall, town hall meeting, elected official, legislator, public forum, constituent meeting, campus access, free meeting space, parking fees, civic engagement, public outreach, chapter 135A, HF4368, Minnesota State

Summary: The committee approved the April 9 minutes and then took up House File 4479, which would require public postsecondary institutions to make space available for town halls and similar official events by elected officials, with limits intended to keep the events on the official side and not campaign-related. Representative Frederick said the bill is meant to prevent universities from creating barriers such as fees or parking charges and to ensure a neutral, accessible venue for community conversations. The bill was laid over for possible later action. The committee heard supportive testimony from Jim Dimmick of Minnesota State University, Mankato, who argued that town halls should be public, open, moderated, and dialogic rather than speeches, and said universities should be centers for public discourse. He also said charging fees can undermine neutrality and that using partisan student groups to sponsor events can create the appearance of bias. Minnesota State official Mr. Omen said campuses often host these events, fees are set locally to cover costs, and student government sponsorship can sometimes avoid charges; he also noted the fee at Mankato is discounted and depends on room size. Several members raised concerns about the bill. Representative Scott, Chair Robbins, Representative Schwarz, Representative Allen, and others argued that campuses should not be required by statute to give legislators special treatment, that fees and parking costs cover real expenses, and that universities should remain focused on education rather than political events. Questions also focused on who would decide what room size is reasonable, how disputes would be handled, and who would pay for security if protests or safety issues arose. Representative Frederick responded that room selection would be a good-faith partnership with the university, that the bill does not require a town hall or guarantee a specific room, and that security funding is not spelled out in the bill.

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• That is every Democrat, every Republican voted yes for this bill and for a lot of very good reasons.
• Uh, in the materials<00:09:23.560> that<00:09:23.680> were<00:09:23.800> posted<
• 00:09:24.240> today,<00:09:24.520> there materials that were posted today, there materials
• Chair, I can't say that rank-and-file members voted as a group.
• And then, um, we will be voting to move this out, uh, to re-refer to finance.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So we need to do one thing: vote on it. Let’s vote. That’s how we’ll see where we are. Vote on it.
• VOTE ON IT. LET'S VOTE. THAT'S HOW WE'LL SEE WHERE WE ARE. VOTE ON IT. LET IT GO ON THE FLOOR.
• INSTEAD OF -- BY AVOIDING VOTES INSTEAD OF HAVING VOTES LIKE THE VOTE ON MY PRIVILEGED RESOLUTIONS TO
• The first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15-minute vote.
• THE FIRST ELECTRONIC VOTE WILL BE CONDUCTED AS A 15-MINUTE VOTE.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• have a new script that I need to I think all of the committee Chairs are being asked to read out. vote
• reading but I mean did you have any an opportunity to review California's framework instructional materials
• We started doing what we called playbooks with materials.
• And then we've had to find new materials for our students, especially our multilingual learners.
• I know science of reading is a touchy subject. in places but I think just that the materials but also

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So that materials supply chain labor and our construction industry could actually handle the delivery
• can make sure and supply the materials we need to build the project.
• It takes a lot of resources from from funding to labor to materials.
• It could be, you know, see, it could be a lot of raw materials.
• They're packed capacity somewhat limited by the availability of raw materials.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I hated to have to argue on that basis, but I wanted their votes more.
• That was one that we voted on yesterday, yeah, that's right.
• That was one that we voted on yesterday, yeah, that's right.
• on was one that was one we voted on yesterday<01:19:26.920> yeah<01:19:27.120> that's<
• location um the educational material location um the educational material that<01:20:03.760>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Oversight Committee met on February 2 and first approved the draft minutes from the prior meeting, with minor corrections to the meeting date and attendance notation. DHHS Associate Commissioner Patricia Tilly then gave a department update, describing the current uncertainty around federal priorities and funding, and provided two substantive reports: progress on the new Hampstead Youth Development Center and an update on the department’s review of an ALS registry proposal. She said the YDC project is underway with tree clearing, fencing, stormwater and site-prep work, and remains on track for completion by June 30, 2026 and operation by August 30, 2026. The center currently has 12 youth, and the new design is intended to provide flexibility for fluctuating census levels. On ALS, Tilly explained that HB 576 had prompted the department to examine whether a registry could be built, but the estimated cost of a HIPAA-compliant system was about $750,000. She said DHHS is reviewing whether existing data sources, such as hospital discharge data and CHIS claims data, could provide useful information, but noted both are incomplete for registry purposes. Committee members discussed whether the Rare Disease Advisory Council, Dartmouth, or existing cancer registry infrastructure could help reduce costs. DHHS said it is neutral and willing to continue exploring alternatives, while members emphasized the value of a registry and the need to consider shared infrastructure and funding. The committee also heard from Jenny Horan of the Alzheimer’s Association, who presented the subcommittee’s report on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. She said the subcommittee spent the past year gathering information on dementia care, abuse and exploitation issues, caregiver strain, and available services, and is now moving into a second phase focused on identifying gaps and developing a state plan. Members asked about geriatric psychiatric capacity and long-term care availability; Horan said the state has limited capacity and that the plan will help clarify where needs are greatest. She offered to return for follow-up questions at a later meeting. Finally, Olivia May of DHHS presented the quarterly report on the 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage extension. She said New Hampshire implemented the extension after federal and state action, and the first claims data are still emerging because of reporting lags. In the initial cohort studied, 95% received some medical services during the extended period, 52.4% received mental health or substance use disorder treatment, 26.7% received preventive visits, and 3.2% received heart or hypertension services. Members asked about return on investment and whether higher federal matching rates are being used appropriately; DHHS said it claims the highest possible match based on eligibility group and will return with more data over time. The committee then heard the annual therapeutic cannabis program report from Michael Holt, who said the program had 1,475 registered patients as of June 30, 2024 and that growth has slowed, with New Hampshire having the lowest per-capita medical cannabis enrollment nationally.

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• would note that the authorities assuming that all of the project savings that they've identified materialize
• The second part, manufacturing, that it's, so we are sourcing materials.
• We spoke about it last year, that our new strategy was to go and take all the commoditized materials
• We do need to vote on this. So we do also have a constitutional authority to know what we're doing.
• How that will end up, you know, what will end up materializing out of that process.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• THE PROGRAM INCLUDING LOGOS, SLOGANS, BROCHURES, FLYERS, SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT AND OTHER CREATIVE MATERIALS
• THE GOAL OF THESE MATERIALS WAS TWOFOLD.
• THE PREFERRED DESIGN ELEMENTS WERE INTEGRATED INTO THE FINALIZE MARKETING MATERIALS ENSURING THAT THE
• SOME OF THESE FINALIZE MATERIALS ARE DISPLAYED ON THE SLIDE SHOWCASED IN THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORT THAT
• WE HAVE HAD NO BILLS TO VOTE ON TODAY. JUST A WONDERFUL PRESENTATION.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Vote 9 to zero. So, with a vote of 9 to zero, the committee has voted to OTP House Bill 1197.
• >> Vote 9 to zero. >> Vote 9 to zero.
• with a voice vote. with a voice vote.
• Representative Sweeney voted yes. Representative Wiler voted yes. Representative Mons voted no.
• voting no. voting no.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee began a work session on House Bill 1600, concerning access to the centralized voter registration database on election days. Secretary of State David Scanlan testified that the state already has a new statewide voter registration system connected to town clerks and supervisors of the checklist, and that the bill was probably unnecessary but acceptable if the legislature wanted it. He raised concern about language that could require direct electronic access in every polling place, noting that some polling locations lack reliable internet or cell service and that municipalities can change polling locations, which could make a rigid requirement expensive and impractical. Members discussed whether the bill should be clarified to allow direct or indirect access, including use of a phone-based workaround, and the secretary said that would address his concern. The committee then voted on HB 1600. Representative Maguire moved ought to pass with an amendment adding “direct or indirect access” on page one, line seven, and the motion was seconded. The amendment was adopted 9-0 by voice vote, and the committee then voted 9-0 to OTP the bill. The chair stated that HB 1600 would be placed on consent. The committee next took up House Bill 1197F FN, a technical correction to insurance laws. Members noted it had already passed the House with amendment and that the fiscal note was effectively indeterminate but would not affect the general fund because the insurance agency is self-funded. The committee voted 9-0 to OTP the bill; the chair said consent calendar placement would be decided by the full committee. Finally, the committee opened a work session on House Bill 11:30 FN regarding judicial performance evaluations. Representative Lynn, the bill’s sponsor, argued that the fiscal note overstated the immediate cost and said the judicial branch could likely manage through the current biennium while implementing the new system. He also supported making judges’ names public and said the bill’s anonymity provisions were aimed at protecting the identities of questionnaire respondents, not the judges being evaluated. Members asked about public disclosure, internal access to evaluation materials, and the removal of language allowing the governor and executive council to receive evaluations on request; discussion continued on those points, but no final vote on HB 11:30 FN was taken in the portion provided.

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• a refile of House Bill 1546 from last session, which was passed out of the house with only two no votes
• Um, you can be, it can represent a material and substantial change in circumstances for the purposes
• Representing the Texas Family Law Foundation is registered to vote, and I'll show you, sir, is for the
• talking with the The coordinator and um trying to figure out how we do this and uh we can't take a vote
• Uh, but we don't take a vote.

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• I bet you we get to vote on these today. Thank you. She was very proud of Waco.
• Okay, so what we're going to do is we're going to vote on all these at one time, and we're both going
• And all of y'all are too, but we're going to vote on them all at one time.
• The bill comes from conversations I've had with constituents in the aggregate and materials hauling business
• All commercial haulers, only those transporting aggregate materials.

Bills: HCR114, HB137, HB283, HB1398, HB1960, HB2153, HB2431, HB2638, HB2699, HB2999, HB3208, HB3389, HB3413, HB3510, HB3642, HB3859, HB3974, HB3986, HB4142, HB4173, HB4174, HB4542, HB4605, HB4663, HB4731, HB5064, HB5216, HB5218, HB5332, HB5453, HB5577, HB137, HB283

Keywords: memorial, pedestrian bridge, Houston, Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, city council, oversize vehicles, transportation permits, Hidalgo County, port authority, highway routes, healthcare, insurance, mental health, treatment access, state funding, transportation, axle weight, aggregates, regulations, Texas law

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• Six from last session, which was passed out of the House with only two no votes and died in the Senate
• there have been two failures to obey the court order for access and possession, it can represent a material
• visitation, or even to alter the conditions... upon which visitation occurs, you have to have a material
• We can't vote in this committee, but what we do is we can send the bills back to the full committee,
• But we don't take a vote.

Bills: HB368, HB3311, HB1734, HB2495, HB2716, HB793, HB3376, HB2524, HB3421, HB3446, HB3181

Keywords: electronic devices, family violence, criminal prosecution, protective orders, tracking, harassment, family allowance, decedent's estate, surviving spouse, minor children, inheritance, child support, maintenance, HB 1734, Family Code, Section 155.207, suit affecting the parent-child relationship, SAPCR, continuing exclusive jurisdiction, jurisdiction transfer

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• I vote. Um, I in favor of >> Uh, just here. I vote.
• Um, I vote yes, and I'm going to explain my vote.
• Senator Meredith voted aye. Senator Richardson voted aye. Senator Thomas voted aye.
• Representative Balman voted aye. Representative Mcool voted aye. Representative Rors voted aye.
• Representative Hart voted yes. Chairman Douglas voted aye.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the April 13 minutes and then turned to a large agenda of contracts. Chairman Douglas said there were 52 contracts totaling about $369.3 million, and noted that most vendors were registered with the Secretary of State except for item 118 on the routine personal services green list and item 19 involving Morehead State University and Kentucky State University. The committee voted to defer item 118 to the June 26 meeting and later also deferred the Kentucky State University contract on the deferred list to the June 26 meeting. The main discussion centered on a deferred personal services contract for the Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners, involving outside legal counsel. Senator Meredith raised concerns about KRS 320 and whether the board had authority to hire outside counsel when the statute says the Attorney General shall provide legal services to the board. Dr. Mary Beth Morris, the board president, and Christopher Thacker of the Attorney General’s office testified after being sworn in. Thacker explained that the statute and related law allow both Attorney General assistance and independent counsel, and argued that outside counsel is appropriate for day-to-day legal work because it avoids conflicts, especially on open records issues, regulatory advice, and disciplinary hearings. Senator Meredith said he agreed with approving the contract but questioned how the board had reached this point and whether the current statutes reflect modern practice. He raised concerns about transparency and accountability, referencing a prior advisory opinion involving the board’s handling of exam requirements during COVID and saying the board should have consulted the Attorney General before acting. Thacker responded that the Attorney General’s office serves the Commonwealth as a whole, not as counsel to one board, and that the board’s use of outside counsel is a reasonable and economical arrangement. The exchange ended with Meredith suggesting that broader legislative action may be needed to clarify reporting relationships and oversight for the board.

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• And in your meeting materials meetings.
• Again, in your meeting materials is the proposed motion.
• <00:42:22.000> on let this bill be debated and voted on let this bill be debated and voted
• <02:13:32.239> Thank put the 3A amendment to a vote.
• Further comments to the DE1 amendment before we put it to a vote.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all