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• First, um, this is a reminder to clean out everything from your fridges before you leave tonight.
• Member from Montpelier. >> Uh, first of all, Madam Speaker, Molly Burke is an absolute treasure and I'm
• In the pen drawer was a moldy, disgusting, disgusting, disgusting, offensive glob of cheese on a note
• The<00:16:02.079> first<00:16:02.240> new<00:16:02.480> section,<00:16:02.959>
• > section<00:16:03.360> five, The first new section, section five, The first new section,

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• First John 3:1, see what great love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called children of
• Members, I would like to introduce to you the Metropolitan Library System's first poet laureate.
• Doctor Pere first started practicing in Oklahoma.
• Thank you, freshmen members, for laughing first. Down here on my right, your left, with Mr.
• Porter is the football offensive player of the year and also pointed this out.

Bills: HR1037, HR1043, SB1491, SB1451, SB1286, SB1581, SB1521, SB201, SB1290, SB169, SB1377, SB1991, SB1346, SB1509, SB1928, SB2028, SB2071, SB2110, SB2117, SB2127, SB2134, SB722, SB3

Keywords: National Poetry Month, poetry, education, cultural celebration, arts and humanities, child abuse, prevention, community support, family safety, child welfare, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, voter registration, election integrity, Secretary of State, cancellation of registration, gender neutrality

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• First, we will take up Tab 4, SB 1690, on early childhood education by Senator Claudia.
• When I was first placed where I live currently, the allowance was originally $13 biweekly.
• Under current law, individuals convicted of certain drug offenses are restricted from accessing Supplemental
• I learned very quickly that the first thing the system looks for when a parent is trying to bring their

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Other Affairs considered four bills. SB 1690 on early childhood education was amended with a delete-all amendment that would require DCF and local licensing agencies to publicly post inspection reports and annual data on child deaths, injuries, and substantiated abuse in child care facilities, revise notice requirements for certain child care homes, add website disclosure requirements for exempt facilities, address insurance coverage for family and large family child care homes, and create the Florida Endowment for Early Learning. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably, with support noted from United Way of Florida. The committee then heard SB 1022 on children’s initiatives, which would create two new children’s initiatives in Bay County and Pompano in Broward County. The sponsor said the bill would expand local service networks for children in disadvantaged communities with no state fiscal impact. The bill was reported favorably after support was noted from representatives of Florida Children’s Initiative and others. SB 996 on dependent children drew extensive testimony from Florida Youth SHINE members and other foster youth advocates, who supported the bill’s focus on lived experience, regular consultation with youth-serving organizations, public reporting on implementation, and normalcy in foster care, including allowance to help youth learn budgeting. The bill sponsor said it would help make the system more responsive to youth needs. The committee also adopted an amendment to SB 1642 on temporary cash assistance eligibility, narrowing a SNAP-related eligibility carve-out to people who were victims of human trafficking at the time of a drug conviction. The sponsor said the change would remove barriers for trafficking survivors while keeping existing program requirements in place. Both SB 996 and the amended SB 1642 were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned without further business.

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• So the first version was the amendment. On our previous discussion.
• So the first version was the amendment that was originally proposed to 1298, which ended in 1001.
• it's dealing with again are those 29, so it's changing the points to three for those most serious offenses
• So, okay, I was—let’s see, Senator Rommel, when you were first talking about 1001, or you’d be in the

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee met to consider House Bill 1298 and related amendments dealing with traffic enforcement, speeding fines, and point assessments. Senator Rummel explained an amendment that would simplify speeding fines to a flat $5 per mile over the limit, address variable speed limit signs, and remove local authority to double speeding fines, while also incorporating the previously approved point changes from House Bill 2243. Those point changes would increase penalties for several serious traffic offenses, including distracted driving, failure to maintain control, improper passing, wrong-side driving, following too closely, driving on a closed road, failure to yield, running a red light, child restraint violations, and move-over violations. Committee members discussed how the bill combines multiple traffic-related changes into one measure, including the increase from 75 to 80 mph on certain highways and the addition of variable speed limit signage. Members noted that the points provisions were the same as those previously approved by the Senate, while the House had made changes that could be worked out later in conference committee. There was also discussion about whether the bill could be divided on the floor, with members concluding that only some sections could be separated and that the package would be difficult to split cleanly. The committee adopted Amendment 25.0496.0.0103 to House Bill 1298 by a 4-2 vote. It then gave the bill a do pass recommendation as amended, also by a 4-2 vote. Senator Rommel was selected to carry the bill, and the meeting then adjourned.

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• doesn't affect whatever the first doesn't affect whatever the first question<00:59:02.640> was
• of control when they took their first of control when they took their first drink<01:00:56.480><
• The first is they things um occurs.
• Chairman, looking through this bill, the anti-money laundering part of it, the direct first offense seems

Keywords: 916, all

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• Clerk, will you read the first executive nomination: Justin Ky Ferris as the director of Correction:
• We've deployed and just issued this year the first $1 million of those tax credits.
• So, first of all, let's give him a warm Senate welcome.
• First, the bill requires communication between first responders and law enforcement when they encounter
• Secondly, the bill also provides legal immunity for those first responders who make that notification

Bills: HB2894, HB3418, HB3415, HB3413, HB3414, HB3416, HB3417, HB3419, HB3420, HB1739, HB1752, HB1979, HB2941, HB2992, HB3075, HB3086, HB3177, HB3269, HB3278, HB3279, HB3497, HB3644, HB4432, HB3720, HB3849, HB3882, HB3919, HB3941, HB4118, HB4141, HB4268, HB4342, HB4428, HB4429, HB4434

Keywords: HB2894, Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, rural jobs, rural investment, tax credit, capital investment tax credit, state tax credits, economic development, rural fund, rural investor, qualified investment, eligible business, Department of Commerce, rural business, investment certification, tax liability, credit cap, workforce development, small business finance, rural development

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• And I’ll also ask about the first aid kits.
• So we really appreciate, first off, Mr.
• So we really appreciate, first off, Mr.
• SB 207, the first revision, as Mr.
• SB 207, the first revision, as Mr.

Bills: AB6, AB102, AB131, AB212, AB213, AB220, AB259, AB282, AB376, AB396, AB479, AB503, AB570, AB572, AB574, AB576, AB593, SB185, SB207, SB507, AB6

Keywords: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, FASD, prenatal alcohol exposure, children's health, developmental disability, early intervention, treatment assistance, Aging and Disability Services Division, Department of Health and Human Services, Autism Treatment Assistance Program, public health, parent education, evidence-based treatment, Nevada NRS 427A, disability services, behavioral health, emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district

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• were talking about New Hampshire first were talking about New Hampshire first is<00:53:25.040>
• The difference between first-class mail rate and sorting.
• It was a, a first and an model for a voluntary PFML program.
• But first, I'd like to do some introductions. Many of you know Susan...
• We first discovered our first past site was the Pease Air Force Base back in 2014, so we're more than

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Department of Administrative Services presented an overview of its budget and operations, emphasizing that it is the lowest-spending agency in state government and that its general fund allocation has declined since 2019. Commissioner Arling House explained that DAS also handles back-office functions for several administratively attached boards, which has affected staffing and spending comparisons. He said the department’s current general fund spending is roughly split between retiree health and other operations, and that the presentation was based on adjusted authorized spending rather than the original budget figures. A major portion of the meeting focused on retiree health benefits and the long-term effort to control costs. Deputy Commissioner Cassie Keane described how the state moved from a projected deficit in retiree health to savings through a series of changes, including higher premium contributions, co-pay adjustments, and shifting Medicare retirees into Medicare Advantage arrangements to capture federal reimbursement. She said the state has about 12,500 retirees and spouses on the plan, with roughly 10,906 Medicare retirees and 1,580 non-Medicare retirees, and that the savings have depended heavily on federal funding and procurement decisions. She also noted that Medicare retirees pay Part B premiums and that the state has grandfathered older retirees from some premium contributions. Members asked about what the expenditures cover, why the state offers retiree health instead of simply giving retirees a payment to buy coverage themselves, and whether out-of-pocket costs changed under Medicare Advantage. Keane said the plan covers actual health claims or insurance premiums, that co-pays and maximum out-of-pocket limits remain in place, and that the state has no authority to change benefit details without legislative action. She explained that retiree health is a long-standing employee benefit that wraps around Medicare and is not collectively bargained in the usual sense, though its eligibility rules and cost-sharing have been tightened over time to better target the benefit to long-term state service. The discussion also covered vendor performance problems. Keane said Anthem recently won the contract back from Aetna, but its pharmacy subsidiary, Caroline, caused serious service disruptions. DAS responded by withholding payments, assessing more than $2 million in performance guarantees, and hiring a third-party auditor to review the pharmacy processes. The current contract runs through the end of calendar year 2026, and officials said they are watching federal Medicare Advantage reimbursement changes closely because future savings are uncertain.

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• First is the hiring of one or more forensic liaisons.
• First is the hiring of one competency.
• <00:18:21.280> that reincarcerated for other offenses that reincarcerated for other offenses
• We still feel that the bill is unnecessary. first uh this is uh I think the third at first uh this is
• Um, we're going to do the most controversial one first: 387. I have a motion for ITL.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I guess my questions are about some of these non-p First question, in what states?
• My thinking when I first went through this was that I thought we already had mentorship programs that
• Well, I mean, I first of all, I do understand kind of what you're trying to do.
• And the first defense as you can see is a three-day in-school suspension.
• there, and what coping mechanisms they might be able to take so they don't wind up with a second offense

Bills: HB4274, HB3076, HB4358, HB3312, HB3288, HB3885

Keywords: HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment

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• They're listed for the first time. will be held over till our next meeting.
• Martin must answer for these offensive comments that he's made. Recounting his tenure at CNN, Mr.
• One of Martin's first official acts after his appointment as temporary was to fire numerous prosecutors
• The dean of the law school, William Treanor, rightfully responded, and I quote, given the First Amendment's
• I do the same and I want to remind you in February of 2017. when the first Trump administration said

Keywords: nomination, Patrick Davis, Assistant Attorney General, Ed Martin, January 6th, public testimony

Summary: This meeting focused primarily on the nomination of Patrick Davis to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs. Members discussed Mr. Davis's qualifications and experience, emphasizing his commitment to effectively serving the American public and working collaboratively with Congress. The committee also briefly revisited the nominations of John Eisenberg and Brett Shumate but decided to hold them over until the next meeting. Additionally, concerns regarding the nomination of Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia were raised, particularly regarding his past statements and conduct related to the January 6th insurrection and its aftermath. The discussion highlighted the importance of reviewing Mr. Martin's responses to various questions before proceeding with a vote on his nomination.

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• THE FIRST OF WHICH YOU ALL MAY BE FAMILIAR WITH IS THE BROADBAND OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM.
• AGAIN, THIS IS WHAT GUIDES THE VISION FLORIDA FIRST NO OTHER STATE NO OTHER PERSON IT IS ALL ABOUT THE
• FLORIDA NEEDS AND COMMUNITY NEEDS IN HAND AS PRIORITY SIMILAR TO THE FIRST SLIDE THAT HAD THIS LISTED
• ONE OF THE KEY THINGS IS WHEN WE FIRST ESTABLISH THIS OFFENSE THERE OVER 400,000 LOCATIONS UNDERSERVED

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• To the member, this is the first bill presenting on the floor.
• Question of the author: Is this your first bill on the floor?
• That's the mentality that we need to include California's first people.
• Members ask for the first roll to be open for co-authors.
• Do you wish for the first roll to be open for co-authors?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Okay, it's called first one up. The first one up? Okay.
• The first assessment rarely makes it.
• Gentlemen, we know each other, and you know me by first name.
• The date that the report is due is the first Monday of July.
• We do the budget first, and then we come back.

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• I know whenever something happens, he’s one of the very first texts I’ll ever get or the first calls
• And I mean, this is the first time in the Senate, the first year in the Senate.
• That's the first thing that comes to mind.
• I first met Senator from Wetzel in the fall of 1997.
• And he was on Judiciary when he first came in. And he was on Judiciary when he first came in.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• Item 6, Family First Prevention Services Act.
• The first component involves sexually transmitted diseases.
• First exceptional item on corrected gr sharp ball.
• That we, for the first several years...
• Offenses going up there.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I'll go first. Good afternoon. My name is Dr. William Steinhauer.
• criminal history checks for employees is a reasonable request that should prevent possible future offenses

Bills: SB 227, SB 269, SB 407, SB 463, SB 527, SB 547, SB 1283, SB 1380, SB 1383, SB 1511, SB 1640, SB 1784, SB 2069

Keywords: school funding, education reform, state budget, property taxes, equity in education, healthcare policy, vaccines, exemptions, religious beliefs, public health, workplace violence, healthcare facilities, definition expansion, safety regulations, health and safety code, health insurance, anesthesia, pediatric dental services, coverage, medical necessity

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• Is anyone with any further questions on this first panel?
• My first takeaway message is...
• So that's the first prong.
• That's the first immunity doctrine. The second...
• So first, thank you, and my apologies for dressing down.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on responding to federal immigration enforcement in Massachusetts, with opening remarks from Sen. Liz Miranda and Rep. Bud Williams emphasizing fear in immigrant communities, recent ICE operations, and the need to learn from advocates and affected residents rather than debate individual bills. The hearing was organized around three topics: detention, arrests, and surveillance, with members repeatedly asking what the legislature can do to improve transparency, legal access, and oversight. On detention, Leah Hastings of Prisoners’ Legal Services said most people end up in ICE custody through contact with the criminal legal system and argued that state carceral systems are deeply intertwined with immigration enforcement. She described conditions at Plymouth County House of Correction and Burlington ICE holding as concerning, citing limited medical care, disability accommodations, solitary confinement, retaliatory transfers, and poor attorney access. Hastings said Massachusetts should reduce funding for sheriffs and the Department of Corrections, ban intergovernmental service agreements and 287(g) agreements, and invest instead in housing, treatment, and other community supports. Members also discussed ICE reimbursement, the immigrant legal defense fund, and the need for more immigration attorneys. On arrests and enforcement tactics, David Albright of JALSA said federal immigration enforcement has been expanded by major new funding and incentives, including higher payments for 287(g) and bed contracts, and he noted that most ICE detainees nationally do not have criminal records. He said Massachusetts has one 287(g) agreement with the Department of Corrections and one IGSA with Plymouth County, and that ICE also uses Burlington, Hanscom, and informal local collaboration in places such as Milford and Auburn. Danny Tampona of Neighbor to Neighbor and the LUCE Rapid Response Network described more than 10,000 hotline calls from 46 cities and towns, with arrests often involving masked agents, surveillance of workers and families, traffic stops, broken windows, and arrests at check-ins or schools; he said the network is concentrated in places including Everett, Chelsea, Lynn, New Bedford, Milford, Marlboro, Framingham, and Springfield. He urged legislation requiring clear identification for law enforcement, limits on surveillance technologies, and stronger legal defense resources. On surveillance, Joshua Dancoff of Citizens for Juvenile Justice argued that current state policies allow broad sharing of fingerprints and surveillance data with ICE, including through BRIC, the Massachusetts Fusion Center, and municipal police policies. He cited cases in Chelsea and Everett where children were taken from police custody into ICE custody and said many departments automatically share arrest fingerprints and other information with federal authorities. He recommended limiting fingerprint sharing, restricting surveillance databases and task-force participation, and curbing police and sheriff collaboration with ICE even where no formal 287(g) exists. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for more immigration lawyers, possible bar advocate-style funding for immigration defense, and legislative action to prevent further collaboration and deportation infrastructure.

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• For first responders.
• What was the first question?
• >> The first one The first one on the home school, um, can you go back to whatever line that was talking
• But first, the judges But first, the judges.
• He was a Christian first and foremost. He was a family man.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• The first one is D1.
• This is the first reallocation for fiscal year 26.
• This is the first reallocation for fiscal year 26.
• You know, our forests are our first drinking water filter.
• Senator Johnson, you are first in the list. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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