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• There is so much political power in this room, in this state.
• I got my start in public service in Palo Alto back in 2012, running for the city council.
• in every city in California is doing the right thing.
• In June 2021.
• Myself I think I moved on once in 10 years in average.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I was in it's...
• Thank you for coming in. Is there anybody signed in for or...?
• conditions in children.
• Thanks for coming in. Thank you. Thank you. Members, any questions? Thanks for coming in.
• Yuma County was interested in building new buildings in Yuma City.

Summary: The committee approved the minutes and then heard several bills. HB 2686, sponsored by Rep. Heap, would require physicians performing surgeries at outpatient surgical facilities to annually and whenever changed provide the facility a call-coverage plan, including hospital coverage if applicable, to ensure patients have a known physician contact for complications; it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2051 would require AHCCCS contractors, subject to CMS approval, to cover breastfeeding and lactation services in inpatient, outpatient, home-based, and group settings; supporters described the bill as improving maternal and infant health and AHCCCS said it was neutral with an estimated $1.8 million general fund cost, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2837, a transparency bill for municipal zoning hearings, would require speakers to disclose compensation for testimony and require certain board members or hearing officers to disclose and recuse for recent ties to entities appearing before them; it passed 6-0 with one not voting. The committee also approved HB 2875, as amended, which clarifies local authority over commercial drone delivery systems and related land-use and zoning issues, including near airports; Zipline and industry supporters backed the bill as providing regulatory clarity, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting after adoption of the amendment. HB 2324 would let cities with their own fire codes, through an intergovernmental agreement, enforce those codes on county-owned buildings in city limits, with reporting requirements to the State Fire Marshal; county and fire-management representatives supported the measure as a clarification of jurisdiction, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2439 would exempt single-user public or semi-public cold plunges from ADEQ pool rules, but the committee adopted an amendment removing ADEQ rulemaking authority; supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and regulatory burden, while one senator opposed it over public-health concerns, and it passed 4-2 with one not voting. HB 2457 would allow utilities to build certain co-located power plants without a certificate of environmental compatibility after notice and a public comment session, which opponents said would reduce public review and transparency for power plant siting, while supporters said it would streamline power development; it passed 4-2 with one not voting. Finally, HB 2953 would cap certain nondisciplinary and disciplinary civil penalties imposed by the State Board of Pharmacy at $25,000 in specified circumstances; a supporter said it matched limits used elsewhere and gave the board authority to use nondisciplinary actions, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. The committee then adjourned.

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• Please proceed. department um in in the state the other department um in in the state the other point
• cannibis economy in place<00:55:28.559><c> fair</c><00:55:28.960><c> to</c><00:55:29.160><c> all</c>
• Personally, I feel like there's so many mitigations and guardrails that you have to talk about in conjunction
• Personally, I feel like there's so many mitigations and guardrails that you have to talk about in conjunction
• Personally, I feel like there's so many mitigations and guardrails that you have to talk about in conjunction

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committees on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs and Agriculture and Food Systems heard testimony and began decision-making on HB 1246, which would establish the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within DCCA to regulate cannabis. Chair Tarnas described the bill as divisive and noted the hearing had received 95 testimonies in support, 135 in opposition, and 11 comments. Members were told the office would be administratively attached to DCCA, and the department emphasized it would not direct day-to-day operations. DCCA also raised concerns about banking access due to federal law, while the Department of Agriculture supported a one-plant, one-agency approach and noted its current authority over cannabis plant importation and movement. Several agencies and advocates supported the bill with cautions or requested amendments. The Department of Health said it appreciated the bill’s public health protections but remained concerned about increased adult-use access, youth mental health, pregnancy-related risks, and effects on developing brains; it requested a 12-month delayed effective date. The Attorney General’s office said legalization should include safeguards, recommended a longer implementation timeline and seed funding, and flagged issues in the bill involving impaired driving, open-container language, and penalties for under-21 possession. The Office of the Public Defender supported the bill but objected to new driving and possession offenses, saying existing law already covers impaired driving. Doctors for Drug Policy Reform supported the measure, citing regulation of intoxicating cannabinoids, testing, childproof packaging, and public education as public-health benefits. Opponents focused on youth access, public safety, and the bill’s broader social effects. The Honolulu Police Department opposed the bill over access and diversion concerns, and the City and County of Honolulu Prosecutor strongly opposed legalization, citing higher-potency cannabis, youth harms, psychiatric risks, and increased poison-center calls. The Hawaiʻi Substance Abuse Coalition argued legalization should wait until prevention programs are in place and funded first, while the Hawaiʻi Family Forum and Hawaiian Republican Women also opposed the measure, citing concerns about youth exposure, added bureaucracy, and taxpayer costs. The Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi questioned the purpose of the proposed cannabis taxes, asking why cannabis should be taxed heavily if legalization is intended. The hearing continued with additional testimony after a brief audio issue for one testifier.

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• <01:40:49.199><c> support</c> again I rise in I rise in um uh support again I rise in I rise in um uh
• in.
• </c> business in and to create jobs in. business in and to create jobs in.
• in uh in those on some reasonleness in uh in those inspections.<02:07:42.800><c> And</c><02:07:43.040
• wording here in the in the U original wording here in the in the U bill<02:08:11.040><c> reads,</c><

Keywords: 981, all

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• </c><00:18:42.960><c> in</c> to note that this statute in in to note that this statute in in specifically
• in in the<00:40:12.480><c> past.
• My children appear... to be brought up. uh particularly in in to be brought up. uh particularly in in
• in a in a the issues that are raised in a in a contested<01:20:24.960><c> custodial</c><01:20:25.679
• actually</c> typically in in the situation actually typically in in the situation actually opposite<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• How is it fair to business and industry in the state of Texas for us to be asking for a 15 to 25 million
• in.
• in a row because of the revenue coming in.
• But you guys, if you're interested in investing in Texas and making it work in Texas, talk.
• I noticed it in my world in July of last year.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• have been in existence for more than 100 years, continue in operation.
• The Senate will be in a brief recess. The Senate will be in a brief recess.
• Thirty-nine members having voted in the affirmative, none in the negative.
• It will be in order.
• Going to go here in the Senate chamber and then in the House chamber.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Reported in dollars, in real dollars, the food security infrastructure grant.
• have been in existence for more than 100 years, continue in operation.
• This is simple fairness.
• The Senate will be in a brief recess. The Senate will be in a brief recess.
• Thirty-nine members having voted in the affirmative, none in the negative.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate resumed debate on An Act Fostering Agricultural Resilience in Massachusetts and considered a series of amendments focused on farm economics, land preservation, energy, labor, and agricultural education. Senator Tarr’s Amendment 5, allowing local-option tax exemptions for newly constructed farm buildings for up to five years, was adopted by a roll call vote of 38-0. Several other Tarr amendments were debated but not adopted, including proposals on APR criteria and climate resilience, a one-stop permit and grant portal, a foreign-ownership farmland registry, horse-riding instructor licensing, expanding farm-based renewable energy, a farm stand waiver process, non-agricultural conversion notice requirements, and a health and wellness amendment. Senator Mark’s Amendment 20, creating a Massachusetts Food Tourism Task Force to support marketing and procurement of agricultural goods, was adopted. Senator Gomez’s Amendment 41 on farmworker fairness and wage protections was withdrawn after discussion, with Senators Eldridge and Comerford speaking in support of continued work on the issue. Senator Fattman’s Amendment 34, directing a study of agricultural schools and regional workforce needs, was adopted by roll call vote 37-0. The chamber also took up several procedural matters and extension orders. The Senate adopted a Ways and Means amendment and then ordered the agricultural bill to a third reading before passing it to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 39-0. Separately, the Senate adopted extension orders for the Committee on Revenue and the Committee on Financial Services, with Senators Eldridge and Feeney explaining the need for additional time on revenue and financial services bills; Senator Tarr raised concerns about the scope and duration of some of the extensions. The Senate also approved an extension for a financial technology services bill. In addition to legislative action, the Senate observed a moment of silence in memory of Mark K. Harris after a motion by Senators Collins and Miranda, and recognized guests for Youth Mentoring Day and the Mass Mentoring Program. The chamber also passed a memorial overpass designation for U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torville and a local alcohol-license bill for the town of Topsfield. The session concluded with an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m., with the adjournment also dedicated to the memory of Mark K. Harris.

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• have been in existence for more than 100 years, continue in operation.
• This is simple fairness.
• The Senate will be in a brief recess. The Senate will be in a brief recess.
• Thirty-nine members having voted in the affirmative, none in the negative.
• Again, limited extension orders, both in duration and in the number of bills.

Summary: The Senate resumed consideration of An Act Fostering Agricultural Resilience in Massachusetts and took up a series of amendments focused on farm taxation, land preservation, permitting, renewable energy, marketing, and labor standards. Amendment 5, offered by Senator Tarr, would allow local option tax exemptions for newly constructed farm buildings for up to five years; it was supported by Senator Comerford and adopted by a roll call vote of 38-0. Amendment 20, offered by Senator Mark, created a Massachusetts Food Tourism Task Force to improve marketing and promotion of agricultural goods, and it was also adopted. Several other Tarr amendments were debated but rejected, including proposals on APR criteria, a one-stop permitting and grants portal, foreign ownership tracking in the farmland registry, horse-riding instruction licensure, higher solar/agrovoltaics caps on farmland, farm stand waiver flexibility, notice before conversion of registered farmland, and a health and wellness amendment. A major point of debate was Amendment 41, offered by Senator Gomez, which sought to extend wage and hour protections to agricultural laborers, including raising the subminimum wage, adding overtime, paid breaks, and paid time off. Senator Gomez described the measure as a correction to racist historical exclusions, and Senator Eldridge and Senator Comerford spoke in support of stronger worker protections and continued negotiations. The sponsor ultimately withdrew the amendment, saying talks with stakeholders and Senate leadership would continue. The chamber also heard a brief recognition for youth mentoring guests and later adopted a study amendment from Senator Fattman directing an assessment of the need for a Central Massachusetts agricultural school; that amendment passed 37-0. After the agricultural bill was amended by the Senate Ways and Means amendment and ordered to a third reading, the Senate passed the bill, An Act Fostering Agricultural Resilience in Massachusetts (S. 3029), to be engrossed by a vote of 39-0. The Senate then adopted several committee extension orders, including extensions for the Revenue Committee and the Financial Services Committee, with some discussion about the number and scope of bills covered. The chamber also passed a local bill designating the U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torville Veterans Memorial Overpass in Sandwich and another local alcohol licensing bill for Topsfield. The session ended with recognitions for community and youth groups, a motion to adjourn in memory of Mark K. Harris, and adjournment to the following day at 11 a.m.

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• A lot of us in this body did a lot for me, certainly in my career.
• In fact, in early March, my staff attended the Community Health and Wellness Fair with scholars from
• I believe in a fair economy where wealth is earned through work and real value, not speculative.
• A future where we preserve flexibility and fairness in our tax code.
• H.J.R. 4 says they will never pay their fair share, constitutionally locking in tax breaks for billionaires

Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• What happens in these eviction courts is not fair, and without lawyers, even with a hearing, there is
• In Dallas County, 18 days. In Travis County, it was 20 days, and in Bear County, 22 days.
• in schools, and in worse health outcomes.
• Empowering landlords to file their case in a court they deem may be more favorable, undermines fairness
• Um, in my time practicing, I have never seen a proposed law that does more to undermine fair play and

Bills: HB15, HB171, HB204

Keywords: flood risk, campground, safety regulations, civil penalty, guest safety, Harris County, flood control, governance, expansion, public health, local governance, environmental management

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• in J.O.
• just in the state, but in the country.
• As I had announced earlier in the hearing, we do not take measures in sign-in order.
• , and they call us in trying to, you know, help and mitigate, and we all become, it becomes a mess.
• rebuilt in 2022, now lies in the dark.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• , so we are the place to be in Minnesota. as Mystic canabury and uh uh Valley Fair as Mystic canabury
• </c><01:03:20.200><c> in</c><01:03:20.319><c> the</c> investing in in our our economy in the investing
• in in the previous bonding amounts were in in the previous 10<01:05:04.480><c> years</c><01:05:05.279
• </c> it certainly has in the past um and in it certainly has in the past um and in fact<01:26:26.520>
• Many may not realize that small investments now in things like flood risk and drought mitigation and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• in uniform areas, primarily in Santa Fe and Santa Rosa.
• But we would be very much involved in all of the efforts with Workforce Solutions, holding job fairs,
• time in 2017.
• month in February.
• I live in a small community. I'm in rural New Mexico.

Keywords: 996, all

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• the game too, but at the same time, fair to the taxpayers in those districts to give them an opportunity
• The new construction part is not in this one. It's not in either one. It's not in this one.
• It's not in either one. It's not in this one, so I didn't think it was in there.
• It's not in, I'm right. Not either. is not in this one. It's not in them, right?
• It's not in either one. It's not in this one, so I didn't think it was in there.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Are there any witnesses in the room wishing to testify in support of SB 894?
• can be paying the property taxes that are recessed fair, reassessed fair market value.
• the state in any given year.
• Are there any individuals in the room who would like to testify in support of SB 1137?
• Witnesses in support of SB 1302. Witnesses in support of SB 1302.

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• Uh, we felt like in terms of fairness, making it available on a first come, first serve basis made sense
• </c><01:07:41.440><c> last</c> mitigation and resiliency in the last mitigation and resiliency in the
• In in in the coming up, so she can ask.
• . in. in.
• clinical in in receive services in clinical in in mental<04:25:46.600><c> health</c><04:25:46.800><c

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• It will be because a child in New Orleans, It will be because a child in New Orleans who grew up in the
• In Mississippi. Like students in Louisiana.
• It's done in multiple other states in this model. It's done entirely in Texas by the state.
• I also rise in opposition because I think we have to look at it in a fair lens on both sides.
• But I have prosecuted in multiple jurisdictions in both Shreveport and in the 18th JDC in Pointe Coupee

Bills: HR179, HR180, HR181, HR182, HR183, HR184, HR185, HR186, HR187, HCR75, HCR76, HCR77, HCR78, HCR79, HR165, HR166, HR168, HR169, HR170, HR171, HR172, HR173, HR174, HR175, HR176, HR177, HR178, HCR65, HCR66, HCR67, HCR68, HCR69, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR73, HCR74, SCR34, SB34, SB43, SB52, SB56, SB165, SB173, SB189, SB190, SB260, SB322, SB345, SB374, SB387, SB401, SB448, SB449, SB455, SB487, SB496, SB502, SB505, HB362, HB893, HB990, HB1007, HB1153, HB1243, HR1, HR17, HCR5, HCR4, HCR47, HB55, HB385, HB394, HB396, HB406, HB608, HB622, HB676, HB772, HB897, HB1030, HB1035, HB1038, HB1045, HB1049, HB1056, HB1058, HB1059, HB1092, HB1100, HB1117, HB1160, HB1161, HB1162, HB1177, HB1180, HB1189, HB1216, HB1239, HB1240, HB59, HB74, HB159, HB330, HB364, HB414, HB458, HB525, HB568, HB786, HB1008, HB1033, HB1034, HB1041, HB1062, HB1070, HB1079, HB1112, HB1118, HB1139, HB1151, HB1176, HB1182, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB368, HB433, HB441, HB447, HB466, HB481, HB741, HB1242, SB162, SB349, SB350, SB382, SB383, SB127, SB244, HB977, HB181, HB31, HB664, HB9, HB192, HB225, HB306, HB310, HB366, HB635, HB911, HB1230, HB1236, HB615, HB864, HB1103, HB1175, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB393, HB459, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB773, HB996, HB1003, HB1082, HB1113, HB1234

Keywords: neighborhood, crime prevention, security districts, law enforcement, community safety, funding, Counseling Day, mental health, Louisiana Counseling Association, community support, mental wellness, Louisiana State University, athletics, NAIA, sports achievements, recognition, success, competition, education, higher education

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• Um it actually came from in in in &gt;&gt; Sure.
• And so you um in in jungle warfare.
• and so but in in some in some Um and so but in in some in some um um um uh<00:20:34.960><c> organizations
• </c> will go down in cost. will go down in cost.
• </c> areas in the disaster that happened in areas in the disaster that happened in June June June over

Bills: HF3753, HF4299, HF4700, HF4282, HF4139, HF3530, HF4031

Keywords: school safety, threat assessment, pilot project, education, real-time monitoring, public safety, HF4299, school safety specialists, Minnesota School Safety Center, appropriation, general fund, fiscal year 2026, school security, school violence prevention, student safety, Department of Public Safety, school resource support, education funding, peace officer, training reimbursement

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• center</c><00:54:29.440><c> part</c> wood chips in a city in the center part wood chips in a city in
• So, we those in the in those processes.
• /c> quite uh at least in uh in that time quite uh at least in uh in that time frame. frame. frame.
• in in paying a by the the defendant in in paying a settlement,<01:54:34.880><c> but</c><01:54:35.119>
• . the reality of the world we live in. the more<01:57:00.800><c> it's</c><01:57:01.040><c> mitigated,

Bills: HB0068, HB0062, HB0127, HB0109

Keywords: veterans, property tax exemption, disabled, service-connected disability, Wyoming, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, property tax, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval