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• indigenous people's awareness month but also to bring a focus and a call to action as we bring to light
• we bring to light the state of emergency that indian country is in where the need is great for the state
• Bernardino, not only has he stood on this floor so many times to educate us as members, but he has led
• honors those we have lost, uplifts the voices of survivors, and acknowledges the work of indigenous-led
• This May lets us shine a light that stops these predators from operating in the shadows.

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• and coordinated public health messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Department of Health and led
• and coordinated public health messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Department of Health and led
• The team is led by head coach Dan Toner. The team is led by head coach Dan Toner.
• Each of these participants brought important insight and important recommendations to light that I'd
• We need to change... to light that I'd like to talk a little bit about with my colleagues here today.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, committee reports, and approval of the prior journal. Members also granted several leaves of absence and welcomed a number of guests, including Ireland’s Consul General and Deputy Consul General, student shadows, an intern, and the Neshaminy High School baseball team, which was recognized for winning the 2026 PIAA Class 6A state championship. The chamber then recessed briefly for an Education Committee meeting and party caucuses before returning to session. On the floor, the Senate advanced several measures. Senate Bill 362, addressing SNAP skimming, passed 49-0 after remarks about protecting food assistance benefits from theft. Senate Bill 469, providing discounted fishing and hunting licenses for current and retired law enforcement, also passed 49-0 after an amendment was withdrawn. Senate Bill 730, codifying Pennsylvania POLST forms for end-of-life medical orders, saw a tabled amendment from Senator Boscola on physician-assisted dying after a 28-21 vote, then passed 49-0. The Senate also adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 1206 clarifying a temporary license pending FDA approval, and sent House Bill 1344 and Senate Bill 1377 to the House after unanimous final passage. Other bills were moved to appropriations or held in order, including Senate Bill 49, House Bill 96, Senate Bill 535, Senate Bill 536, House Bill 538, Senate Bill 743, Senate Bill 1262, Senate Bill 1273, House Bill 1286, and Senate Bill 1372. House Bill 1862 and House Bill 2017 each received amendments and were re-referred to the Appropriations Committee. The Senate also agreed to consider newly reported committee bills, including measures from Finance, Judiciary, Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, and Education. In petitions and remonstrances, Senators Tartaglione and Costa focused on minimum wage and utility affordability, urging action on consumer protections, LIHEAP funding, data center energy costs, and related energy policy. The session concluded with the signing of House Bill 1877 in the presence of the Senate and a recess until June 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., unless recalled earlier.

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• Blanche, we have seen at DOJ secret OLC opinions, so shoddy that when they came to light, they had to
• When they come to light, they have to be withdrawn.
• And that has led to massive problems in the drug space where we have hundreds and hundreds. hundreds
• It led to a lot of uncertainty and people being very concerned about their names being released.
• and trafficking, particularly in light of the rising concern about ghost guns?

Keywords: nominations, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Todd Blanch, Gail Slater, confirmation hearing

Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.

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• And this connection led me recently to acquire a property here where I intend to spend a significant
• He led ARPA-E's programs on quantum and energy. But we brought him here.
• And we have to develop this at light speed. So tell me what you think.
• And we have to develop this at a light speed. So tell me what you think.
• And so, those of you who don't know it, I mean, this young man has led me in a direction, right, and

Bills: SB145, SB143

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license

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• Members, today's pledge of allegiance will be led by Kylie Chapman.
• today's pray pledge of allegiance<00:06:43.280> will<00:06:43.520> be<00:06:43.919> led
• allegiance will be led by Kylie Chapman. allegiance will be led by Kylie Chapman.
• 12:17.279> recognizes<00:12:17.839> the<00:12:18.000> speaker<00:12:18.320> light
• Chair recognizes the speaker light Chair recognizes the speaker light better. better. better.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• of data collected, there are things like the driver's physical condition, contributing factors that led
• to the the accident, location that led to the the accident, location of<00:14:54.240> the<00:
• <00:15:11.680> and<00:15:11.920> the<00:15:12.079> lighting<00:15:12.320>
• at<00:15:12.560> the on the road. and the lighting at the on the road. and the lighting at
• where we work with faith and Light where we work with faith communities<00:37:42.640> across<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• trafficking task force which was uh led trafficking task force which was uh led by<00:28:57.120>
• To use a kind of a blunt metaphor, it's like shining a bright light on cockroaches.
• Shine that bright light, get them to scurry out of our state.
• So if you could shed some light on that angle, that'd be great.
• So if you could shed some light on that angle, that'd be great.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• At three and a half minutes, a yellow light will come on.
• At three and a half minutes, a yellow light will come on.
• It has not led to improved test scores.
• It has not led to improved test scores.
• December is always strong in San Antonio because we have the wonderful river lights that light up and

Summary: The committee heard several education bills, with most of the discussion focused on Senate Bill 1835, Senate Bill 784, Senate Bill 1049, Senate Bill 2942, and Senate Bill 2928. SB 1835 would raise from 5% to 20% the cap on nonresident students who can receive resident tuition and fees through competitive scholarships at certain regional universities in slower-growing workforce development areas, provided the schools have capacity as determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Supporters, including West Texas A&M University, said the bill would help fill underused capacity, attract students who may stay and work in Texas, and support regional workforce needs. SB 784 would strengthen a prior law allowing peace officers’ children to transfer between public school districts for safety reasons by requiring both districts’ approval, making clear that districts of innovation are not exempt, and prohibiting tuition charges. SB 1049 would require districts and open-enrollment charters to excuse students, at a parent’s request, for religious release-time instruction for up to one hour per day and five hours per week; witnesses said the program is constitutional, voluntary, and already operating in other states and some Texas districts. Each of these bills was left pending after testimony, with no public witnesses opposing them. SB 2942 would expand and adjust the state’s adult charter high school pilot program. Senator Creighton said the bill is intended to help the estimated 7 million Texas adults without a high school diploma by removing barriers to expansion, aligning legal protections with ISDs, changing TEA’s disapproval window for expansion amendments to a 30-day period after receipt, and updating funding to reflect part-year attendance. A committee substitute kept the upper enrollment age at 50 and removed a proposed testing change. Testimony from New Heights students and leadership described the program as life-changing, emphasizing that it combines diplomas with career credentials, childcare, transportation, and other supports to help adults stabilize their families and enter better-paying work. TEA witnesses explained the expansion process and said adult charter schools are overseen by the commissioner rather than the SBOE. The committee substitute was adopted, public testimony closed, and the bill was left pending. SB 2928 would set a uniform school start date for public school districts at the third Wednesday in August, while preserving existing district-of-innovation flexibility for current DOI districts and allowing year-round systems to continue. Senator Creighton argued the bill would reduce the patchwork created by DOI exemptions, support students and families, and preserve summer employment and tourism revenue. A committee substitute was adopted. Testimony came largely from tourism, hospitality, and recreation interests, including hotel, water park, zoo, chamber of commerce, and camp representatives, who said later start dates would extend the summer travel season, improve staffing and revenue, and give students more opportunities for summer jobs and camps. Several witnesses cited large economic impacts from tourism and said early school starts reduce August business. Some senators raised concerns about charter schools being excluded and about year-round calendars, but the bill was left pending after testimony.

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• For the past decade, she has led Centrellia For the past decade, she has led Centrellia Elementary School
• They led in and support their neighbors.
• They led in a lot of ways the response when it was needed most.
• the charge for... ...here who have long led the charge for justice and equity.
• Today, LED smartphones connect places Today, LED smartphones connect places around the globe in a nanosecond

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Something that is employee-led and executive-led.
• Local 728, which are the lighting technicians.
• Lighting technicians set dressers, camera operators, costumers, and more.
• We work with the lighting, the camera department.
• I've been a five-year member of the set lighting technicians. I move around the big lights.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And you see that peak there in the early '90s, in 1991, with the property crimes being the light blue
• Vehicles led to a dramatic increase in those vehicles being stolen, and for a variety of reasons that
• And I think the reason is because lighting changes the opportunity structure for crime.
• feel pressure to return to the highly punitive policies and long sentences, the approach that sort of led
• There are some states here that are light gray that have missing data.

Summary: The House Committee on Community Safety held a December 4, 2025 work session focused first on crime trends and then on policing effectiveness. Adam Gelb of the Council on Criminal Justice reviewed long-term national data showing major declines in reported crime and victimization since the early 1990s, a pandemic-era spike in homicide and some violent crime, and a recent drop back toward pre-pandemic levels. He also highlighted a sharp decline in juvenile arrests and incarceration, a substantial reduction in racial disparities in imprisonment, and noted that much of the disparity reduction appears tied to changes in arrest patterns. James McMahon of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs then presented Washington’s 2024 crime report, saying total crime fell 8.4% from 2023, with decreases in violent crime, property crime, murders, robberies, aggravated assaults, hate crimes, and vehicle theft, while crimes against society rose. He emphasized that domestic violence makes up about half of crimes against persons, that Washington remains above its 2019 levels in several categories, and that underreporting affects the data. Marshall Clement of the Council of State Governments Justice Center added that Washington remains one of the states still above 2019 violent-crime levels, with homicide and juvenile victimization especially concerning, and noted wide variation in juvenile arrests and violent-crime trends across cities and counties. Jeff Asher of the Real Time Crime Index said his near-real-time data through September 2025 suggests continued national and Washington declines in murder, violent crime, and property crime, with Washington’s murder trend likely continuing downward into 2025. The second half of the work session shifted to policing methods and clearance rates. Richard Hahn of the Niskanen Center argued that disorder and neighborhood conditions affect public safety perceptions, that environmental design and street lighting can reduce crime, and that police agencies need better deployment, investigative capacity, and clearance rates, especially amid staffing shortages. Mark Kropanski of Arnold Ventures summarized research finding that police staffing matters, hotspots and problem-oriented policing reduce crime, and better investigations increase deterrence and trust; he stressed that homicide clearance rates remain only around 60% in Washington and that property-crime clearance is much lower. Marshall Clement returned to focus on Washington’s solve rates, saying only 44% of violent crimes reported to police are solved, with 62% of homicides, 51% of aggravated assaults, 25% of rapes, and 31% of robberies cleared in 2024, and that large numbers of serious crimes remain unsolved over a three-year period. He urged state leaders to set goals, improve data collection, strengthen investigative resources, and support victims and witnesses. No votes or formal actions were taken; the session was informational and included extensive member questions about juvenile crime, domestic violence, underreporting, detective staffing, and how to improve clearance rates.

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• These are for the larger AP-1000 light-water reactors.
• They've got a system of LED lights, and when you turn the drums on the reactor, you're actually able
• So here's that Max LED piece. And really, it's just what I was discussing.
• And so this is a mock-up where you can use the color of the light.
• It's led by Ames National Laboratory and was established in 2013.

Keywords: 908, all

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• These overflows led to contamination of roughly 470 rivers in Texas. and several other of the state's
• This report card is your guide to bringing light to Texas infrastructure critical needs.
• So when you woke up this morning you probably turn on a light and you went to the bathroom, probably
• A new light rail expansion project, called Project Connect, that is going to help. move people around
• So the question is what led to the D plus in dams? I'm trying to think.

Keywords: Texas, Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE, population growth, climate change, investment, public safety, engineering standards

Summary: The meeting focused on the release of the 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improving infrastructure across various sectors in the state. Julie Jones, Vice President of ASCE Texas, opened the session by introducing key speakers, including Dr. Art Wood and committee co-chairs Griselda Gonzalez and Austin Mazzarelli. Throughout the discussion, the report's grades were revealed, showing the state's infrastructure received an overall grade of 'C'—adequate but requiring significant attention and investment. Emphasis was placed on the rising challenges posed by climate change and increased population growth, underscoring the need for strategic investments in infrastructure to support Texas' economic growth and public safety.

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• Led by North Hollywood Science Bowl.
• I was proud to be at led by example.
• <02:06:52.400> to even when there is no clear light to even when there is no clear light to
• <03:01:41.040> rail Fund, murdered a man at a light rail Fund, murdered a man at a light rail
• workload and ongoing scrutiny have led workload and ongoing scrutiny have led to<03:45:18.000>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So, I'm merely just trying to highlight that it's not as simple as we're led to believe. actually led
• And another thing we're led to believe.
• Growing medium, electricity for lights — all those are costs.
• , Growing medium, electricity for lights, Growing medium, electricity for lights, all<01:09:57.199
• > the the lights and the the lights and the<01:33:15.440> equipment.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Historically, California has been a bright light.
• They are the entities that give that first initial green light for such projects.
• Historically, this has been an issue where California has led on it.
• Historically, this has been an issue where California has led on.
• But related bill led by the Senator, SB 886, we're aiming to address that problem.

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• As expected, Massachusetts provides more BCBA-led treatment hours, an average of 6.5 hours per month
• In Massachusetts, average BCBA-led treatment increases as children age, from 1 hour for young children
• As expected, Massachusetts provides more BCBA-led treatment hours, an average of six and a half hours
• In Massachusetts, average BCBA-led treatment increases as children age from one hour for young children
• This increase in BCBA-led hours does not occur in California's three-tier model, where BCBA hours remain

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on several health care bills focused primarily on autism services and kidney disease coverage. Committee chairs John Lawn and Cindy Friedman opened by outlining hearing procedures, testimony rules, and filing deadlines, and noted the hearing would be recorded and written testimony accepted. They said the day’s topics included affordability and access to behavioral health services, provider reimbursement, Medicare coverage for vulnerable populations, and MassHealth eligibility asset exemptions. A major portion of the hearing concerned House Bill 4623, which would add board-certified assistant behavior analysts (BCABAs) as a recognized mid-level supervisory role in the MassHealth reimbursement framework to help address long wait lists for autism spectrum disorder services. Representative Lisa Field, actuaries, clinicians, and autism service providers testified that the current two-tier model limits workforce capacity, contributes to long delays, and leaves families waiting months for care. Supporters said the bill could expand access, improve retention, and potentially reduce MassHealth costs, while also helping providers meet growing demand and new administrative requirements. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 4425 and Senate Bill 2737, which would allow Massachusetts residents under 65 with end-stage renal disease to purchase Medigap coverage. Legislators, dialysis advocates, and patients described high out-of-pocket costs under Medicare, barriers to kidney transplant eligibility without secondary insurance, and the financial strain on patients and families. Testifiers said the change would affect about 846 residents, could modestly increase premiums, and might reduce Medicaid spending by preventing asset spend-downs. Senator Gomez and others spoke from personal experience with dialysis and transplant care. Finally, the committee heard testimony on House Bill 4353 and Senate Bill 2587, which would require regular data-driven review of MassHealth ABA reimbursement rates. Providers and association representatives argued that reimbursement has not kept pace with inflation, workforce shortages, accreditation costs, and new 2026 MassHealth policy requirements, and said the bills would improve transparency and ensure rates reflect the true cost of care. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded with the chairs thanking participants, inviting additional written testimony, and adjourning the meeting.

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• The light has to be lit. Green. Sorry about that. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• If you would make sure the green light If you would make sure the green light is<00:32:23.279>
• Make sure your green light is on on your microphone.
• Introduce yourself green light is on.
• and make sure your green light is on. and make sure your green light is on.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Health Services met with a quorum and first moved through administrative regulations without comment. The committee then heard Senate Bill 56, sponsored by Senator Gerald Neal, which would require Medicaid and its managed care entities to treat non-opioid pain medications on equal footing with opioid analgesics by prohibiting more restrictive coverage controls, prior authorization, or step therapy for non-opioids. Neal argued the bill would improve access to safer pain treatment options and reduce the risk of opioid use disorder, and Billy O'Brien of Young People in Recovery testified in support, describing personal experiences where non-opioid options were difficult to obtain despite a desire to avoid opioids. After discussion, the bill received a motion and second and passed the committee on a 10-0 vote. The committee then took up Senate Bill 72, sponsored by Senator Don Douglas and presented with Greg Chaffin of Alliance Defending Freedom. Douglas described the bill as a provider recruitment and retention measure intended to protect health care workers from being compelled to act against their conscience and to address workforce shortages and pressure in health care settings. He said the bill would protect individual beliefs while maintaining professionalism. A large number of witnesses then testified, and the chair limited public comments to two minutes each because of the number of speakers and the controversy surrounding the bill. Most public testimony opposed SB 72. Speakers including representatives of the Kentucky Council of Churches, a psychologist, an ordained minister and nurse, a nurse practitioner, and an ACLU policy strategist argued the bill was overly broad, could allow refusals of care by a wide range of health care workers, and could delay or deny treatment, especially for vulnerable patients and in rural or emergency settings. Several cited concerns about discrimination, patient safety, and the lack of adequate protections for patients. One witness recounted the death of an 18-year-old pregnant patient as an example of the harm that can result from delayed care. The transcript ends during additional testimony on SB 72, before any committee vote or final action on that bill is shown.

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• Paul AME Church, led by Pastor Spencer Booker.
• The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by the gentleman from Pennsylvania, Mr.
• The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by the gentleman from Pennsylvania, Mr.
• <04:56:42.558> on Congress we have already LED on Congress we have already LED on bipartisan
• I live in the light so thank you jelle I live in the light so thank you jelle for<07:49:14.718> being

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• In the first slide, I'm sorry, my computer decided to start updating, you indicated that the light tan
• within that public transit, I believe it's the green transportation grants or that dark bar, that light
• recently heard a presentation from Link Transit for Chelan and Douglas counties, and they've really led
• , I recently heard a presentation from link transit for Shilana Douglas counties and they've really led
• ports connected with of having elevated charging ports connected to some street poles, light poles.

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The House Transportation Committee held a work session focused heavily on Climate Commitment Act transportation spending and electrification programs. Staff first reviewed roughly $2.2 billion in CCA transportation allocations over three biennia, noting that the largest shares went to public transportation, active transportation, ferry electrification, ZEV programs, rail freight/ports, and planning, with about half of the electrification and fuel-conversion spending tied to state ferries. Members asked for more detail comparing CCA dollars with the broader transportation budget and for total project costs, not just CCA contributions. The Department of Ecology presented on the zero-emission school bus program. Ecology said the legislature codified the program in 2024 and requires electric buses once diesel and electric costs are equivalent, with exemptions available when electric buses cannot meet district needs. Ecology reported $38.3 million in CCA funding for 2025-27, with $21.4 million already obligated or spent to replace 91 diesel buses in 28 districts, plus additional federal EPA funding leveraged for 13 more buses. Members asked about health impacts, parity timing, rural route exemptions, charging and training costs, and whether the program includes infrastructure; Ecology said the grants cover buses, charging, and sometimes training, and that the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is developing the cost-equivalency formula. The Department of Commerce described its clean transportation role, including EV rebates, charging infrastructure, tribal electric boats, and the EV Coordinating Council. Commerce said its rebate program was designed to lower monthly payments for low-income households, that 89% of recipients said the rebate was essential to their purchase, and that lease incentives helped draw additional federal dollars. Members asked about tribal boat details, utility interconnection and curtailment, range anxiety, and vandalism at charging stations; Commerce said battery storage and managed charging are being used in some projects, some utilities are more responsive than others, and vandalism remains a challenge. The Department of Enterprise Services reported 567 Level 2 and 46 Level 3 charging ports installed at 82 state sites, with 19 more sites in progress and over $100 million in additional candidate projects. DES said most funding is for new infrastructure, though some VW settlement money is used for replacements, and members asked about charger replacement needs, mobile charging, and EV fleet purchasing data. WSDOT then outlined its EV infrastructure and transit programs. It said the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Partnership program has funded 23 new charging sites this biennium, including overburdened communities and tribal locations, and has supported 264 DC fast-charging ports statewide. WSDOT also described the new Washington Zero Emission Incentive Program, a point-of-sale voucher program for zero-emission commercial vehicles and equipment with $112 million available this biennium; it reported strong early demand, especially for off-road equipment and heavy trucks, and said technical assistance is being provided to help businesses participate. In public transportation, WSDOT said CCA funds support bus and bus facility grants, commute trip reduction, green transportation capital projects, paratransit, tribal transit, zero-emissions access car share, and other mobility projects, with most awards benefiting overburdened communities. Finally, WSDOT’s rail freight and ports division said port electrification projects are underway but spending is still low because of long design, permitting, utility, and supply-chain timelines; it estimated the $89.8 million program could reduce more than 140,000 metric tons of emissions over 10 years. Members questioned the pace of spending, the Northwest Seaport drayage project, and how state funds can leverage additional federal or port resources.