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• This study would help uphold that sacred obligation.
• Multiple studies have confirmed what these veterans have suspected for decades.
• :00:51.360> these studies have confirmed what these studies have confirmed what these veterans
• That study raised the alarm and called for further...
• Liver Flu Cancer Study Act as amended. Liver Flu Cancer Study Act as amended.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <01:35:39.200> to to do their population study to to do their population study to determine
• and a capacity study.
• rate study.
• They're not wanting to wait a year or two for a capacity study or rate study.
• <02:08:47.120> or capacity study or capacity study or rate<02:08:48.480> study.

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

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Denise Pope, and led the pledge of allegiance. The body then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including the doctor of the day, student pages, Carthage Christian Academy, Mississippi Valley State University visitors, the University of Southern Mississippi’s DuBard School and related programs, and members of the Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The Senate took up Senate Bill 2896, which revises the Department of Public Safety salary schedule for MHP and MBN officers. Senator Hopson explained it as the vehicle for possible pay raises for troopers, NBI, and MBN officers, and the chamber adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill by morning roll call. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 2917, a recurring appropriations cleanup measure; its main change would allow Mississippi Valley State University to use previously designated dormitory funds for repair and renovation instead. A reverse repealer amendment was adopted before final passage by morning roll call. Senate Bill 2825, the Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act, was then considered. Senator Harkins said the bill extends the repealer for the health care industry zone incentive program to 2028 and noted the program has generated significant investment and jobs statewide. An amendment requested by the Mississippi Development Authority was adopted to revise eligibility language, including replacing a CON requirement with a requirement that a hospital have at least 25 acute care beds and deleting a section under current law. The bill then passed by morning roll call. Finally, the Senate considered Senate Bill 2894 on local improvement projects and the return of unexpended funds and earned interest. Senator Harkins explained that the bill would require older local improvement project funds to be returned if projects were not moving forward, require reporting to DFA and the Legislative Budget Office, allow audits, and permit limited extensions, while also withholding a portion of other state distributions for noncompliance. Senators raised concerns about projects that are already obligated or delayed by workforce and engineering constraints, and Harkins said the bill would be refined with a reverse repealer to work with LBO and avoid disrupting active projects. The bill was discussed but not finally disposed of in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• This right here in my hand is the cost rebasing study from 2018.
• We educated on this study. We advocated for the study.
• This is a good study. It's an accurate study, and I think we should use it.
• This one is this fiscal year 2023 study.
• It's an it's an This is a good study.

Keywords: 916, all

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• So when you did student teaching, you could be teaching social studies and then all of a sudden get assigned
• 00:03:36.080> be<00:03:36.360> teaching<00:03:36.760> social<00:03:37.120> studies
• <00:03:37.720> and you could be teaching social studies and you could be teaching social studies

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House received a message from the Senate returning House File 4492, an act relating to veterans, with amendments and requesting concurrence. Representative Bliss moved to concur, and members discussed the bill as a combination of veterans-related provisions and changes to Minnesota’s READ Act and literacy law. Representative Mueller and Representative Clardy explained that the bill includes technical READ Act changes, expanded disability access language to better serve deaf and hard-of-hearing students, revisions involving dyslexia-related language, transparency in ongoing literacy material review, and a timeline adjustment after the Department of Education did not complete phase two work on time. Clardy described the literacy provisions as requiring universities to develop programs to better prepare teacher candidates to teach reading using science-based methods. Representative Jordan added that the bill also provides high school diplomas to veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars who did not previously receive one because of their service. The House approved concurrence, then took up third reading of the bill as amended by the Senate. After further brief remarks urging a green vote, the roll was called and the bill passed unanimously, 134 ayes and 0 nays. The bill was repassed as amended by the Senate, its title was agreed to, and the House then adopted a recess motion to the call of the speaker.

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• complicated issue, and so we're forming this task force with a broad membership and support in order to study
• support<00:03:15.519> in<00:03:15.760> order<00:03:15.920> to<00:03:16.159> study
• ><00:03:16.400> the<00:03:16.560> issue<00:03:16.800> and support in order to study
• the issue and support in order to study the issue and come<00:03:17.200> back<00:03:17.360>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Interim study. On the amendment.
• So the motion is interim study.
• That study This was one of them.
• >> they create another study committee. >> they create another study committee.
• the committee wants to interim study the committee wants to interim study could<05:00:37.280>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It was in a study committee that we had, I think it was last year, maybe year before that, whatever it
• Would it be worthwhile to have this bill interim studied so those concerns can be addressed and maybe
• involve more people, maybe a study committee to really iron out everything in that chapter?
• because usually a study committee report gives recommendations.
• read a report because usually from study read a report because usually from study committ<05:28:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Municipal and County Government Committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026, to act on a series of bills. Early in the meeting, members agreed that they could consult the online submission summaries rather than have changing submission counts read aloud. The committee then took up House Bill 1386, which would have allowed citizens in a municipality to vote to require a financial audit of a local school district. Members opposing the bill argued that school districts already have audit authority and reporting requirements under existing law, and that the proposal was unnecessary and potentially burdensome. The committee voted 17-0 to recommend the bill inexpedient to legislate, placing it on the consent calendar. The committee next considered House Bill 1181FN on public hearing notice requirements for zoning board of adjustment appeals. Members who opposed the bill said newspaper publication provides independent third-party verification and archival value, and that removing that requirement would weaken public notice. The committee voted 17-0 ITL and sent the bill to the consent calendar. It also voted 17-0 ITL on House Bill 1327, concerning the definition of commercially zoned land, largely because the sponsor was absent and members said they could not do due diligence without hearing from the sponsor. The committee then acted on House Bill 1473FN, concerning the use of agricultural fairground property, and House Bill 1147, concerning the use of capital reserve funds. In both cases, members cited the sponsor’s absence and the need for more information as reasons to recommend inexpedient to legislate; both votes were 17-0 and both bills were placed on the consent calendar. House Bill 1220, which would have allowed municipal governing bodies to review and approve school budgets, was also recommended ITL by a 17-0 vote after members raised concerns about local control, legal conflicts between separate entities, and technical drafting problems. The committee recommended ought to pass on House Bill 118, which raises the amount of money municipal treasurers may hold before depositing it in the bank, with supporters saying the higher threshold would reduce unnecessary trips to the bank and improve efficiency. It also recommended ought to pass on House Bill 1151, a housekeeping bill correcting statutory references related to conservation commission appropriations, and it approved House Bill 1309 as amended after adopting Amendment 2026-0411H to clarify town meeting warrant language. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 1385, prohibiting negative property tax rates in certain municipalities, and recommended ITL by a 17-0 vote after testimony indicated the practice at issue had already ended and that a blanket prohibition could create problems for municipalities with excess revenues. The committee also began work on House Bill 1369, relating to posting warrants for special town meetings, and discussed an amendment to preserve newspaper notice while also allowing website posting where available.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so I pulled up a study, and there is a little bit of a correlation there.
• which is also undergoing interim study.
• which is also undergoing interim study.
• if I can find the the different studies if I can find the the different studies that<03:42:16.000
• So um I would like that data as well and I think there have been some studies on that.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused primarily on House Bill 1087 and House Bill 123, both related to firearms. HB 1087 was introduced as a Second Amendment measure, but after questions from the chair and discussion with law enforcement, the sponsor agreed it should be set aside and referred to a study committee for further review, rather than advanced as written. The New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association testified in opposition to the bill as written, while also indicating support for the sponsor’s proposed amendment or a study approach. The bulk of the discussion centered on HB 123, which would require the return of firearms after a not guilty verdict or dismissal. The sponsor and several members described the bill’s purpose as speeding up the return of property, but law enforcement and judicial branch witnesses raised concerns about federal law, the need to ensure a person is still legally eligible to possess firearms, and the bill’s 24-hour return requirement. Witnesses from the State Police and judicial branch explained the current process, including background checks through the state police gun line, and said the existing procedure already aims to return firearms promptly while allowing time to verify disqualifying information. Members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, including removing language that would bar background checks and instead tying return of firearms to completion of the check within a set time frame. Judicial branch and State Police witnesses said a process that requires a background check and return within a reasonable period, with notice if there is a delay or denial, would better address safety and legal concerns. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee closed the public hearing and indicated it would continue working on the language before executive session.

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• And something that would be helpful to me, you mentioned New Balance, but kind of case studies of how
• And something that would be helpful to me, you mentioned New Balance, but kind of case studies of how
• And something that would be helpful to me, you mentioned New Balance, but kind of case studies of how
• And something that would be helpful to me, you mentioned New Balance, but kind of case studies of how
• So I think specifically for that study.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We want to authorize a study.
• We want to authorize a study.
• As part of that reorganization, the school eliminated majors in gender studies and African-American studies
• <01:13:16.719> and majors in gender studies and majors in gender studies and African-American
• <01:13:20.000> 30 African-American studies and close to 30 African-American studies and close

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• >> Um, can you give us a brief update on the status of the classification and compensation study and
• So compensation is another big component to this study.
• 00:52:06.240> the<00:52:06.400> vesting study about the reducing the vesting study about
• classification and compensation study classification and compensation study since<00:52:25.359><
• So, it's just a matter of working study.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• uh of interim study, I would uh accept<00:08:26.400> that.
• I'm moving to interim study. Second. Motion for interim study.
• The motion is in room study. All those in favor of in room study say I. All those opposed say nay.
• All those in favor of in in room study.
• I'm going to move it to interim study.” “I'm going to move it to interim study. Second.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• When this bill came to us, it was to set up a study committee on state procurement of food for local
• <01:15:36.000> But experience to study it themselves.
• But experience to study it themselves.
• during the period of the study during the period of the study commission<02:06:10.800> with
• /c><02:33:05.200> chance<02:33:05.680> of study had the slightest chance of study had the

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I mean, we did a study.
• But I want you to look at a great study, a study in subsidies.
• We did a pilot study, a pilot study that would place cameras in classrooms, class...
• See, in that pilot study, there was one case that really came to mind, in the... pilot study, there was
• The pilot study showed us that there was a need for this.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber approved the journal and adopted the special order report, and the Speaker announced a schedule change canceling the floor on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The main business was CS for HB 7033, the House tax package, presented by Rep. Duggan. He described a broad set of tax changes, including the previously passed sales tax rate reduction from 6% to 5.25%, exemptions for certain bullion sales, changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use, property tax administration updates, affordable housing-related exemptions, repeal of the aviation fuel tax, delayed natural gas fuel tax implementation, corporate income tax changes, and other provisions. Debate focused heavily on the TDT section and the bill’s property tax relief structure. Amendments to preserve local flexibility or remove the TDT restrictions were offered and debated; one Duggan amendment was adopted to allow local governments to keep 25% of TDT revenues for general use while directing 75% to property tax relief, and another amendment requiring audit certification of compliance was also adopted. A combined reporting amendment offered by Rep. Eskamani to close corporate tax loopholes was debated at length but failed. On final passage, supporters argued the bill provides immediate, permanent tax relief and affordability help, while opponents said it diverts tourism dollars away from local needs and could harm tourism-dependent counties and services. CS for HB 7033 passed the House 78-29. The chamber then took up CS for CS for HB 1221 on local option taxes, which would give local governments more control over certain local taxes and, as presented, redirect TDT revenues toward property tax relief with some local flexibility. After questions and amendments, including a Miller amendment allowing 25% of TDT revenue for general purposes and another accountability amendment, the bill moved to final debate. Members split sharply: supporters framed it as immediate tax relief and local accountability, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism marketing, infrastructure, and county budgets. The transcript ends during closing debate on HB 1221, before final passage is recorded.

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• My anxiety would just not go well, and then with the books you have to study for them, they were just
• I felt like it was overwhelming for each standard of the MTLE tests in these study books.
• books that I bought through study books that I bought through Pearson<00:15:51.079> the<00:15
• Pearson the amount of hours I studied Pearson the amount of hours I studied and<00:15:53.319>
• books I felt mtle tests in these study books I felt like<00:16:15.839> there's<00:16:16.240><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study said<00:06:53.039>
• removing a sunset uh of these studies removing a sunset uh of these studies going<00:25:56.960><
• And to do these uh studies after that.
• c> the<00:28:23.600> trooper think any study of the trooper think any study of the trooper
• So that's the most important piece of the study.

Bills: HF3694, HF3844, HF4006, HF3785, HF3849, HF4102, HF3441, HF3507, HF3562

Keywords: transportation, tow trucks, variable message signs, road safety, emergency service, optometrist, window glazing, motor vehicle regulations, medical prescriptions, transportation safety, infrastructure, construction, appropriation, state project, motorized bicycles, motorcycles, electric vehicles, transportation regulations, safety standards, dealer license

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• is that we approached this entire study is that we approached this entire study very<00:54:28.960
• As you investigation and further study.
• something that's right for more study. something that's right for more study.
• Um, this comes from our market rate study.
• It is the fact that they are choosing to raise study that's done um annually um done study that's done

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its July 30, 2025 meeting. Members then heard a presentation from Roger McCann of the Department for Community Based Services on Kentucky’s 2026-2027 Community Services Block Grant state plan. He explained that the federally funded grant, now about $12 million annually, is distributed through 23 local community action agencies that use flexible funds for locally identified needs such as housing, nutrition, transportation, Head Start, and domestic violence services. McCann said the plan is submitted every two years and that the agencies served about 264,000 Kentuckians and 130,000 families in 2024. Senator Meredith asked whether there was a central place to review local projects, and McCann said regular reports exist and could be shared with members. The committee then approved the CSBG state plan by roll call vote. After that, members received an update on Kentucky’s state-designated domestic violence shelter programs from Angela Yanelli of ZeroV, Mary Foley of Maryman House Domestic Crisis Center, and Elizabeth Martin of the Center for Women and Families. The presenters described ZeroV’s role as the statewide domestic violence coalition, its 15 member programs across all area development districts, and its contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide emergency shelter, supportive services, housing assistance, and batterers intervention programming. They emphasized that services are available 24/7 and are trauma-informed, with a strong focus on children and family support. The domestic violence providers reported high demand and rising costs. ZeroV said its network served more than 14,000 adults and children in fiscal year 2025, including nearly 900 children in shelter and more than 500 in outreach, while Maryman House reported operating at 90-92% capacity, with 53 households waiting for emergency shelter and 63 more waiting for intake. Maryman House also described an 8-unit transitional housing complex and plans for a 48-unit apartment complex if tax credit funding is approved. The Center for Women and Families highlighted school-readiness support for children, tutoring, counseling, and family services, including back-to-school supplies and rights information for homeless students. No additional votes or formal actions were taken during the domestic violence presentations.

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• It is a place for students to come and study. It's on our card access system.
• Students can come in, study. It's a safe space.
• , which of course improves the studies as well.
• And it’s not, you know, promoting a particular study.
• , which improves the studies as well.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So did you want interim study, correct, and that's what we're going with. >> Sure.
• study correct and that's what we're going<00:19:53.440> with.
• All in favor of the interimm study<00:19:55.840> motion. study motion. study motion.
• >> I can do a line by line study and get >> I can do a line by line study and get the<01:
• formation of a study commission. formation of a study commission.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I think we need a study.
• for $300,000 be able to do the study for $300,000 be able to do the study >> are<01:56:25.040
• I studied digital assets. I've worked in digital assets for 10 years.
• I studied digital assets. I've worked in digital assets for 10 years.
• I studied digital assets. I've worked in digital assets for 10 years.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related measures, with most of the discussion focused on bills addressing tobacco/vape enforcement, psychology licensure, hospital price transparency, prior authorization, and medical cannabis. The chair opened by explaining the one-minute testimony limit and that written testimony had been reviewed. For SB 2175 on disposable electronic smoking devices, the Department of Health said the bill’s placement in litter-control law was not a good fit because disposable e-cigarettes contain hazardous materials like lithium and nicotine, but it supported the intent and pointed to a related measure. Public health and tobacco-control advocates strongly supported the bill, citing youth use, toxic waste, battery fires, and the need to tighten definitions and remove exemptions; a long list of organizations and individuals were noted in support, with no opposition mentioned. For SB 2410, which would create a state directory and enforcement tools for authorized e-cigarette products, the Attorney General’s office strongly supported the measure and said it would help enforce the FDA-authorized list of products through certification, inspections, and civil penalties. The Department of Health said thousands of illegal products remain on the market and cited youth usage rates, while public health groups also supported the bill. One tobacco industry-related witness was noted in opposition. SB 2080, the psychology interjurisdictional compact, drew support from the Department of Corrections, which said it had severe staffing shortages and that the compact would help fill gaps, especially for forensic psychology and neighbor island facilities. Some committee members raised concerns about whether the compact would loosen licensure standards and reduce licensing revenue, and the Board of Psychology was said to be meeting and had not taken a formal position; testimony also noted the need for resources if the compact were adopted. The committee also heard SB 2276 on surgical assistance, with DCCA in opposition and a supporter from the field, but little discussion followed. SB 2277 on hospital price transparency drew support from consumer and patient advocates, who argued that clearer pricing would reduce medical debt and help patients shop for care; DCCA and the Department of Health offered comments, with the department suggesting an alternative enforcement model using outside review entities and noting that implementation would require significant staffing and funding. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii opposed the bill, saying federal transparency rules already cover the issue and state law could create duplication. SB 2282 on prior authorization received comments from insurers and providers; HMSA asked that the bill be set aside pending the report of the prior authorization working group created by Act 151, while the Hawaii Medical Association said prior authorization is a major burden but deferred to regulators on resources. Finally, SB 2413 on medical cannabis was supported by the Office of Medical Cannabis and others, who said the bill would close a patient-access gap by allowing viable seed sales; one witness suggested clarifying jurisdictional language and allowing dispensaries to sell seeds to each other. The committee then began SB 2425 on health insurance, where an addiction treatment provider testified that insurers’ refusal to honor assignment-of-benefits payments can delay reimbursement and create relapse risk for patients, but the transcript cuts off before further action on that bill.