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• Perhaps this is what our friend set out to do today: to pass another simple messaging bill.
• as they say and to send a message as they say and perhaps<00:35:06.760> this<00:35:06.880>
• bill<00:35:17.440> is this the way this messaging bill is this the way this messaging bill
• The Chair will receive a message. Mr. Speaker, a message from the President of the United States.
• He delivered a message of love over hate in his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

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

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• . >> So that's what was kind of built into the current text as kind of our latest date.
• And by current text, I mean the text that passed the House.
• as kind of our our into the current text as kind of our our latest<01:32:59.840> date.
• And by current text, I mean latest date.
• the that the the the text that passed the that the the the text that passed the the<01:33:03.040

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And in the case of non-fiction texts, generally looked at by a subject matter expert in what the area
• And in the case<02:58:14.880> of<02:58:15.120> non-fiction<02:58:15.760> texts,<
• 02:58:16.399> generally case of non-fiction texts, generally case of non-fiction texts, generally
• that go back and forth that parents should know what those messages are going back and forth between
• Who has access to the messages in the portal?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, and so if an employer sends a message on the weekend to an employee saying XYZ ABC and the employee
• takes that opportunity to respond to that message, now you may have that gray area where the employee
• on late, and but the issues that came up during COVID with some of the audits were everything from texting
• on late, and but the issues that came up during COVID with some of the audits were everything from texting
• on late, and but the issues that came up during COVID with some of the audits were everything from texting

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• . >> Of the other one we're not considering, but at least it gives us some written text. >> Yeah. >>
• Okay, Erica, next. >> Of the other one we're not considering, but at least it gives us some written text
• gives us considering, but at least it gives us some<01:06:28.160> written<01:06:28.480> text
• some written text. some written text. >> Yeah.<01:06:28.960> Yeah.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The continued conference on House Bill 609 focused on reconciling House and Senate drafts dealing with firearms and other personal defense tools, local government preemption, and agency rulemaking. Representative Leyon walked through amendment 21107H, explaining that it narrows undefined terms, clarifies that the General Court has supremacy over local regulation, allows damages actions for violations of preemption law, and adds language limiting agency rules unless specifically authorized by statute. She also described a three-year sunset and a delayed effective date for new rules so existing rules could continue temporarily while the legislature considers any needed statutory carveouts. Members then debated the practical effect of the language, especially whether it would bar agencies from adopting internal employment rules or instead require those rules to come through JCAR and be tied to express statutory authority. Several examples were discussed, including state plow drivers, corrections employees, and other workers who may need to carry personal defense tools in the field. The committee also discussed a provision making a plaintiff a prevailing party if a municipality changes a challenged policy after suit is filed, and a clause stating that good faith or advice of counsel is not a defense, though it may be considered in mitigation. The discussion narrowed to the difference between the House approach, which some members read as an absolute prohibition on agency rules in these areas, and the Senate approach, which some members said would allow rules only when an agency can point to express enabling authority and JCAR can review them. Members agreed that the goal was to prevent agencies from adopting rules that conflict with the statute while still allowing legitimate safety-related regulations where the legislature has authorized them. The conference took a recess and later resumed with the chair stating the parties had reached an agreement in principle based on the latest Senate language, and Representative Leyon was asked to continue reviewing the draft line by line for remaining concerns.

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• states have gone into effect and they also had grandfather clauses in them allowing all the current texts
• From that time period, 2013 to now, we haven't heard that they haven't had enough texts in any of those
• /c><00:54:47.880> rates<00:54:48.880> from<00:54:49.119> the<00:54:49.359> texts
• higher retention rates from the texts. higher retention rates from the texts.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• My [snorts] son was out of town on a work trip and on a flight home, frantically texting me asking if
• /c><00:18:43.840> me<00:18:44.240> asking<00:18:44.559> if home, frantically texting
• me asking if home, frantically texting me asking if Harvey<00:18:45.200> was<00:18:45.360>
• c><01:16:19.760> me<01:16:19.920> a<01:16:20.080> funny sitting here, my mom texted
• me a funny sitting here, my mom texted me a funny story<01:16:21.199> about<01:16:21.520>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Representative Hansen, I received a text that Mr.
• <00:19:49.000> uh<00:19:49.159> Mr<00:19:49.720> leus Hansen I received a text
• that uh Mr leus Hansen I received a text that uh Mr leus is<00:19:50.520> in<00:19:50.679>
• It was the intention that the A1 amendment be a delete-all amendment, and just that line of text and
• and the amendment uh remain in the text and the amendment uh remain in the bill<00:53:17.640> uh<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I've already gotten some texts as to some of our members that would like to reach out for a little bit
• <00:37:46.319> as here I I've already gotten some texts as here I I've already gotten some
• texts as to<00:37:47.000> uh<00:37:47.119> some<00:37:47.280> of<00:37:47.440><
• In Christian sacred text, Jesus is asked by people who think in hypotheticals, in paraphrasing gospel
• core in anti-christian at its very core in Christian<01:05:16.319> sacred<01:05:16.720> text

Bills: HF10

Keywords: undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, 1183, house

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• The increased use of social media apps and texting by students during school hours is happening.
• It has led to increased instances of cyberbullying, distribution of inappropriate pictures or texts,
• The increased use of social media apps and texting by students during school hours is happening.
• It has led to increased instances of cyberbullying, distribution of inappropriate pictures or texts,
• Before I came on, I texted the person who helped support all of our media specialists across and just

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Minnesota Senate Education Policy Committee heard testimony on Senate File 508, a bill to restrict cell phone use in schools. Senator Mann said the proposal was based on roundtables with school districts across the state and on reports from other states, and argued that cell phones are harming student attention, mental health, classroom culture, and student-teacher relationships. She said K-8 restrictions are broadly supported, while high school policies should be more flexible, and emphasized that districts should control implementation. The bill also includes funding for education efforts around why the restrictions are being adopted and how students can use technology responsibly. Testifiers largely supported the bill or the general goal of limiting cell phone use. Dr. Anna Tyranny, a parent and licensed psychologist, said cell phones and social media can contribute to anxiety, poor concentration, cyberbullying, and inappropriate sharing, and urged a balanced approach that includes digital literacy education. St. Cloud Area Public Schools Superintendent Laori Pam and Tech High School staff member Molly Kenzie described their district’s policies, which keep phones away for the day in elementary and middle school and restrict them during class in high school. They cited U.S. Department of Education guidance, research on mental health and sleep disruption, and the need for age-appropriate, equitable, and consistently communicated policies. St. Cloud reported that its middle school policy, piloted and then expanded districtwide, led to a 50% reduction in cell phone discipline referrals and fewer classroom power struggles. The district said high school violations remain concentrated in certain grades, especially ninth and eleventh, and that it continues to address the issue through PBIS teams. No vote or final committee action on the bill was described in the transcript.

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• [Unclear caption text: speaker attribution or content is not intelligible.]
• House Resolution 19 sends a much-needed message in support of free speech and intellectual diversity
• Speaker, House Resolution 19 sends a muchneeded<02:03:28.560> message<02:03:29.040> in<
• tableabling this bill sends the message tableabling this bill sends the message that<06:22:45.760
• Passing HR 42 sends a clear message. We reject political violence.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Our motorists are consistently distracted by their phones, reading texts and emails, or they're just
• :14:32.680> their<00:14:32.839> phones<00:14:33.320> reading<00:14:33.800> texts
• distracted by their phones reading texts distracted by their phones reading texts and<00:14:34.800

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Senate Transportation Committee met with a quorum, approved the February 19 minutes, and opened with a moment of silent prayer for a colleague who had experienced a medical episode. Members also recognized several guests, including students, school board members, and community visitors. The committee then took up Senate Joint Resolution 66, which proposes a task force on Advanced Air Mobility. The sponsor described the measure as a way for Kentucky to study emerging eVTOL and related aviation technology, compare policies with other states, and position the commonwealth to compete for economic development in aviation, aerospace, and logistics. Members expressed support for the forward-looking concept, and the resolution was reported favorably after a roll call vote, with a correction noted that there was no committee substitute attached. The committee next considered Senate Bill 38, dealing with school bus stop-arm safety cameras. The sponsor and a co-sponsor said the bill is permissive, not mandatory, and would help school districts pay for camera purchase, installation, and operation if they choose to use them. They emphasized the goal of reducing illegal passing of stopped school buses, cited survey data showing thousands of violations statewide, and said the bill includes a process for contesting citations and keeps revenue largely within school districts and the court system. A co-sponsor described a personal near-miss involving a child crossing in front of a bus. After discussion, the committee adopted the committee substitute and reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 63 on street-legal special purpose vehicles. The sponsor and a witness from Back Roads of Appalachia said the bill is intended to support recreation and economic development in Eastern Kentucky by allowing certain UTVs and similar vehicles to be made street legal under defined safety and registration requirements. They stressed that farm and agricultural vehicles are excluded, that the bill is optional, and that vehicles would need inspection, registration, and safety equipment such as roll bars, seat belts, and windshields. Members asked about whether the bill would affect farm use, whether it was aimed at recreation, and how local governments could restrict use; the sponsor said localities could prohibit these vehicles on certain roads and that the measure was not meant to allow long-distance travel on major roads. The discussion also included a reminder to wear helmets. The transcript ends during the committee’s consideration of SB 63, before a final vote is shown.

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• Every day, California's 988 centers answer calls, texts, and chats from people experiencing suicidal
• Good afternoon, Madam Chair and members Christopher Sanchez with the message.
• But I just want to make sure that we're not giving our babies formula where the message is that it's
• accessible communication methods, including opt-in digital communication, to make sure people are getting messages
• When a message is electronic, I'm much more likely to see it and be able to respond.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• . >> Has she texted you? >> Mr. Schoffler, please mark Senator Danielson excused. >> Mr.
• Members, I would hope that we would start thinking about the message that is being sent to firefighters
• What message are we sending to our firefighters that Colorado created a presumption regarding the occupational
• I just think that’s a horrible message to send, especially when you’ve got the Department of Personnel
• >> Message from the Governor.

Keywords: 981, all

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• you please add stepchildren to<00:27:06.880> the<00:27:07.039> use<00:27:07.279> text
• And so I think the message that we want to send out here is we've done everything we can.
• And so I think the<00:42:12.400> message<00:42:12.800> that<00:42:13.040> we<00:
• 13.280> want<00:42:13.359> to<00:42:13.520> send<00:42:13.760> out the message
• that we want to send out the message that we want to send out here<00:42:14.079> is<00:42:14.319

Bills: SF0061, SF0098, SF0110

Keywords: sales tax, motor vehicle, family transfer, tax exemption, Wyoming legislation, veteran, property tax exemption, Wyoming National Guard, honorable discharge, tax benefits, surviving spouse, military service, property tax, residential real estate, tax assessment, primary residence, tax revenue, 916, all

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• by the DOH representative at the November 20th meeting, but we're going to continue to have that messaging
• We have put in the white text box the years of exposure equivalent, according to what the NRC designates
• I don't know if you work for Triad, but... ...but, you know, my message is on behalf of the state that
• So continue to hear that message from us, that we want to hear those things, that there's progress being
• a change, it's usually a relatively minor change that doesn't impact the overall substance of the message

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Environment Department on PFAS contamination in private wells in La Cienega, Santa Fe County. Staff said the plume likely came from historic use of firefighting foam associated with airport and National Guard fire-training activities, with possible additional contribution from septic systems and consumer products. They described the contamination as affecting about 200 private wells, the short-term response of providing residential filters through a $2 million legislative appropriation, and ongoing work to define the plume’s full extent, identify responsible parties, and consider longer-term regional water solutions. Members asked about filter costs, replacement schedules, disposal of used cartridges, follow-up testing, health studies, and whether cleanup or containment had begun; the department said cleanup would follow once the plume is fully mapped and that DOH is soliciting interest in a blood study. The committee also discussed the need to track disposal of PFAS filters and the possibility of broader statewide capacity for similar work. The committee then took up abandoned uranium mine cleanup. NMED and EMNRD staff reviewed the new uranium mine reclamation program created by HB 164, the state dashboard tracking sites, and the FY26 appropriation of $20 million for neglected contaminated sites, of which $12 million is being used for neglected uranium mines and the remainder for other contaminated sites. They said six contractors were hired, three priority sites in Grant County are moving forward quickly, and additional sites are being prepared for possible FY27 work. Members pressed for details on how funds are spent, why the revolving fund remains unfunded, how federal, state, tribal, and landowner requirements are coordinated, where contaminated material will be moved, and whether cleanup could also address homes built with contaminated materials. Staff said the work is governed by multiple regulatory layers, that the state is seeking an additional $25 million for FY27-FY28 plus a time extension, and that partnerships with tribes would require longer-term agreements. The committee also discussed federal cleanup efforts and the new Good Samaritan law, with members urging stronger advocacy for New Mexico sites, including tribal lands, and asking whether the Attorney General should pursue legal action against federal parties responsible for legacy contamination. Staff explained that some sites are already covered by settlement funds tied to responsible parties, while neglected sites are those with no responsible party and no other cleanup program. The committee then heard from EMNRD on Class VI carbon sequestration primacy. Staff said New Mexico currently has no operating Class VI wells, about 27 Class II acid-gas injection wells are operating, and only a small number might be candidates for conversion. They explained that the state’s primacy application would require more public outreach than federal rules alone, and that cost estimates for post-injection site care are based on long planning horizons, with some costs borne by operators and some by the state after closure. No votes were taken on the substantive items discussed; the committee approved the prior meeting minutes and took a brief recess between presentations.

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• Day One responds to more than 33,000 crisis calls, text messages, and chats every year.
• I hope you carry this message back to your fellow members and leadership.
• Back in 2024, we did send a mass notification message county-wide with a simple survey.

Bills: HF1082, HF2099, HF4177, HF2742

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability

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• I never forget the last text message he sent was jokingly: 'A man has to go when a man has to go.'
• That was his last message to us. We got to the hospital.
• SB 1388 sends a message to cruisers welcoming them to Florida.

Summary: The committee met and first reported favorably CS for SB 1782, which creates a new offense for dangerous excessive speeding, with support noted from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida PBA. It also reported favorably CS for SB 306, which addresses Medicaid managed care provider network access by requiring after-hours and holiday appointment availability and a minimum level of primary care participation. CS for SB 716, imposing mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses committed by registered sex offenders or predators, and CS for SB 1084, expanding protections against non-consensual dissemination of intimate images and digitally forged intimate images, were also approved. The committee then approved CS for CS for SB 1604, a corrections package that would require prepayment of court costs for certain inmate lawsuits, shorten the limitations period for confinement-condition claims, allow consecutive sentencing in some cases, and revise mental health treatment procedures in correctional settings. Members discussed constitutional concerns and access-to-courts issues, but the bill was reported favorably. CS for CS for SB 1804, which creates a capital offense for trafficking a child 12 or younger or a mentally incapacitated person for sexual exploitation, drew extensive debate and opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Floridaans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty; despite objections about constitutionality and ethics, it was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 1838, expanding protections for court officials against tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for CS for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which creates a statewide VTE registry and requires blood clot screening and training in hospitals and care facilities. Members and public witnesses spoke in strong support of the blood clot bill, including family members and survivors. Finally, the committee reported favorably CS for SB 1252, directing FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database, CS for SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding law enforcement and allowing vehicle impoundment, CS for SB 490, expanding off-duty concealed carry eligibility for correctional officers and correctional probation officers, and CS for SB 572, the Pam Rock Act on dangerous dogs, which was amended to refine enclosure, confiscation, euthanasia, and insurance requirements.

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• And I never forget the last text message he sent was jokingly.
• That was his last message to us. Got to the hospital.
• SB 1388 sends a message to cruisers welcoming them to Florida.

Summary: The committee took up a series of criminal justice, health, and public safety bills, with several measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations and mostly no opposition. CS for SB 1782 on dangerous excessive speeding, CS for SB 306 on Medicaid provider network access, CS for SB 716 on mandatory minimums for certain sexual offenses by registered offenders, CS for SB 1084 on intimate image dissemination and digitally forged images, and CS for CS for SB 1604 on corrections-related litigation and sentencing changes all passed the committee. Members also approved CS for SB 1838, which increases protections for court officials from tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for SB 1252, which directs FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database. CS for SB 468 on fleeing or eluding, CS for SB 490 on off-duty concealed carry for certain officers, and CS for SB 890 on blood clot screening and treatment also received favorable votes, with SB 890 drawing supportive testimony from the bill sponsor, medical and patient advocates, and family members affected by blood clots. The most extensive debate centered on CS for CS for SB 1804, which would create a capital offense for adults trafficking children under 12 or mentally incapacitated persons for sexual exploitation. Senator Martin defended the bill as a response to especially heinous crimes and argued it fit within constitutional punishment principles, while several members raised concerns about the Eighth Amendment, the risk of lengthy and costly litigation, and the possibility of retraumatizing victims. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, citing moral objections, due process concerns, and constitutional precedent; the bill nevertheless was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 572, the “Pam Rock Act,” which tightens dangerous-dog rules, adds enclosure, microchip, insurance, and penalty requirements, and allows stronger enforcement actions after serious attacks. The Rock family and animal control supporters testified in favor, describing the bill as a response to fatal dog attacks and urging stronger accountability for owners. For SB 572, members discussed insurance requirements, the role of local authorities in classifying dangerous dogs, and whether the bill would affect ordinary pet insurance or only liability coverage after a serious attack. The sponsor said the measure is not breed-specific and is aimed at dogs that have already caused significant harm. The committee also heard testimony from family members of Pam Rock and other victims, along with supporters from animal control and sheriff’s offices. All of the bills taken up in the meeting that were voted on were reported favorably, and no roll-call votes failed.

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• And Rachel Caprily, and I do see your text in the chat related to...
• Your text in the chat related to it would be helpful to hear from best practices, challenges from other

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Disability Employment Subcommittee met with roll call, approved prior meeting minutes, and shared an inspirational quote from Jane Goodall about the importance of every individual. Members then introduced themselves and their roles, including state disability advocates, providers, and commission members, before hearing a presentation from Katia Alpanis and Dina Klumkina of the State Exchange on Employment and Disability (SEED). SEED described its role as a technical assistance and policy resource for states, focused on sharing best practices and examples from other states to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The presentation outlined SEED’s seven policy areas: career readiness and work-based learning, behavioral health and work, stay-at-work/return-to-work supports, employer recruitment and retention tools, entrepreneurship and disability-owned business development, interagency coordination, and state government as a model employer. Examples from other states included scholarship and transition supports in Kentucky and Virginia, stay-at-work programs in Alaska and Washington, accommodation funds in Minnesota, procurement and small business initiatives in New Jersey and Virginia, and model employer efforts in Colorado, New York, and Tennessee. Members also asked about digital accessibility and PEAT; SEED said PEAT has been refunded and that SEED can help with policy-level questions and peer examples, but not implementation of accessibility requirements. Discussion then shifted to possible Massachusetts projects. Members raised concerns about upcoming Medicaid work or civic engagement requirements and how people with disabilities might fall through the cracks, and they asked whether SEED could help Massachusetts use existing documentation, such as IEPs, to reduce barriers. The group identified two main areas for follow-up: a Massachusetts “state as a model employer” roadmap and a youth/young adult employment and volunteer pipeline, potentially linked to transition services and apprenticeship opportunities. SEED agreed to provide Massachusetts-specific analysis and two briefs, one on career readiness policies and one on state-as-model-employer strategies, and the subcommittee planned an offline follow-up meeting to narrow priorities and develop a scope of work.