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• FLUORIDE IS EFFECTIVE I THINK IN ORAL HEALTH IS NOT SO MUCH THE ISSUE AS IT IS AND CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG
• AMENDMENT PER SE AND MAYBE MORE TO THE PRIOR AMENDMENT IN THE SPIRIT OF WHAT WE'RE DISCUSSING AND I'M WRONG
• DANGERS INCLUDING TESTIMONIALS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THEIR LIVES CHANGED FOREVER BECAUSE OF INJURY OR DEATH

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• So these attacks on DEI, they are the wrong way to go.
• It's like totally wrong-headed. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you. Senator Warren. Thank you, Mr.
• injury by empowering them with the training to operate in complex wartime environments with life or death

Keywords: NDAA, military recruitment, personnel readiness, testimony, military leaders

Summary: The committee meeting focused on pressing issues related to the U.S. military's recruitment and personnel strategies, especially in light of the upcoming NDAA for fiscal year 2026. Chairperson expressed appreciation for the service of witnesses including senior military leaders from different branches, emphasizing the importance of personnel as the backbone of national defense. Discussions revealed concerns regarding the recent lowering of recruitment standards across military branches, which could potentially affect the quality of service members and long-term military readiness. Witnesses were asked to address the implications of these changes on military health and efficiency.

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• you know, I think that selling tobacco is the leading, or tobacco's the leading cause of preventable death
• This isn't just wasteful, it's wrong.
• Diagnosed and given the wrong prescription. I support this bill.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• State, city, whatever, we all want it, but for M to keep us out of this decision is completely wrong.
• That's wrong. That is the problem here.
• We could very easily say, well, to prevent deaths and stuff, we're going to shut down 98.

Bills: HB471, HB473

Keywords: water authority, sewer management, fire protection, local governance, board of directors, local officers, water recreation, public access, water bodies, recreational use, water commissions, 1136, house, all

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• So the RFP, I've had that wrong.
• Framwick is about assimilation and the death of our languages.
• Or am I on the wrong thing? Mr.

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• It will give him death and technical understanding about am especially as it relates to the land use
• know, sometimes when we're thinking about the future, we have to look at the past and see what went wrong
• communities, when did you start doing that before you enter Commissioner operations or Wright were wrong

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• They've been issued the death penalty for charities.
• And what I find out is, "Oh, those people are the ones who are in the wrong."
• And then what is our in the wrong." And then what is our action? action? action?
• One is because it's wrong.
• And number two, because I fear wrong.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And that avoids the chaos that we saw in our streets, the attacks, the deaths, all of the things that
• we saw in our streets, the attacks, that we saw in our streets, the attacks, the<01:13:34.960> deaths
• , the deaths, the deaths, the the the all<01:13:37.840> of<01:13:37.920> the<01:13:
• c> where<01:26:22.240> would<01:26:22.400> he<01:26:22.520> have right or wrong
• , where would he have right or wrong, where would he have ended<01:26:22.920> up?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• These are life-and-death situations that we're talking about, and when folks cannot have someone who
• <00:36:48.800> situations<00:36:49.480> that<00:36:49.599> we're life and death
• situations that we're life and death situations that we're talking<00:36:50.160> about<00:36:
• What if we're issuing the wrong amounts of refunds?
• amounts of refunds issuing the wrong amounts of refunds there's<01:24:11.880> not<01:24:12.120

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology met on March 12, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures. On SB 9, the Hawaii Food Industry Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation testified in support, and there were no questions or objections. On SB 148, the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offered comments, and a member of the public testified in support of combining boxing and MMA oversight into a single combat sports commission, with amendments to preserve safety standards and separate or distinct treatment for the two sports. Committee discussion focused on whether proposed requirements were primarily safety-related or cost-related, how to handle smaller events, and whether a one-year implementation delay was necessary; the department said many safety provisions already exist in the MMA program, that it was open to continued discussion on costs, and that it needed time to combine rules and appoint new commissioners. The chair suggested possible amendments to account for event size and to reduce burdens on smaller events. The committee then heard SB 816, which drew extensive testimony on providing legal representation for immigrants in immigration proceedings. Supporters included the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, ACU Hawaii, the Refugee and Immigration Law Clinic, the Legal Clinic, Hawaii Friends of Civil Rights, the Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights, Pride at Work Hawaii, and others. Supporters argued that immigration cases can be as serious as criminal cases, that counsel is essential for due process, and that representation improves outcomes; several also emphasized the economic importance of immigrants to Hawaii. One supporter noted a suggested amendment to include training for attorneys and partners doing deportation defense and asylum work. Opposition came from a Navy veteran who argued the bill would use state resources for a federal issue, create inequities, and impose fiscal burdens. The chair noted 69 testimonies in support and 44 in opposition, and later an additional supporter brought the total to 70 in support. No vote was taken in the portion of the meeting provided. The committee also heard SB 125, with the Department of Economic Development, the Agreed Business Development Corporation, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association in support, and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii offering technical comments about complicated nested definitions in the bill. Testimony on SB 125 focused on updating the Enterprise Zone Program so local manufacturers selling directly to retail could qualify, along with value-added products and certain health-related sectors. Finally, on SB 732, the State of Hawaii Creative Industries testified with comments, raising concerns about county permit-fee waivers, implementation timing, and the bill’s lack of a carry-forward provision for the film tax credit. The witness said uncertainty in the credit was already causing productions to delay coming to Hawaii and urged stability to support the industry and local workers. The committee then moved on to additional testimony on the measure.

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• It's been a little frustrating, candidly, because they'll tell us when we're wrong, but they won't tell
• <00:44:12.160> us<00:44:12.280> when<00:44:12.440> we're<00:44:12.640> wrong
• <00:44:12.920> but they'll tell us when we're wrong but they'll tell us when we're wrong but
• That was Senator Apprentice with the fetal death records.
• records didn't she want us to hold death records didn't she want us to hold that<01:30:05.239> for

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• they heard rumors that there would be an attempt to redistrict during the special session, they were wrong
• To the Texas senators holding this hearing, it is wrong for this redistricting to be conducted again
• This is wrong. I know what real power looks like.
• But most of what we do is try to convince people of what is wrong with the process of redistricting and
• If I think that's wrong, my voice no longer matters as much.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• This is a matter of whether someone is going to be confused because a business has been given the wrong
• have personally seen the devastation that short-barreled firearms can have on human life when in the wrong
• of Santa Fe, I've witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of a short-barrel shotgun in the wrong
• So, correct me if I'm reading the bill wrong; it's going to allow 18 and 19 ...
• In schools, this is moving in the wrong direction. Every year, we see guns left accessible.

Bills: HB259, HB 1128, HB1337, HB1506, HB1794, HB2215, HB2470, HB2771, HB2882, HB2993, HB3053, HB3428, HB3669, HB3789, HB3924, HB4201, HB4675, HB259

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety, Texas law, short-barrel, law enforcement, election judges, concealed handgun, polling places

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• How many of you went to the wrong room this morning? I almost did, too.
• This is a life-or-death situation.
• or they haven't done wrong.
• Sorry, I read it wrong. My apologies. Yeah.
• Sorry, I read it wrong. My apologies. Yeah.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• In the House, we're told the Senate is wrong.
• In the House, we're told the Senate is wrong.
• And he looks at me and says, well, what's wrong?
• I said, I, I, I, I, I, I, And he looks at me and says, well, what's wrong?
• And served as president of the bank until his death in 1950.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required. Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission. After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.

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• Well, if I'm approximately wrong, tell me, please.
• Thank you. actually had a rule requiring reporting and Megan can the boy can correct me if I'm wrong
• Start with Jordan of the LBB and ask Stacey Sule, I would say your name wrong, the State Prosecuting
• One had been on death row for 37 years.
• We have dealt with matters of life and death related to the decisions of this commission.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee held its first hearing of the 89th regular session, adopted nearly identical committee rules from the previous legislature by a 15-0 vote, and began review of Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-27. Chair Huffman outlined the budget framework, emphasizing conservative spending, a $332.9 billion all-funds budget, and major priorities including property tax relief, public education, border security, health and human services, transportation, energy, and water infrastructure. She also introduced committee and leadership staff and described the hearing schedule and public testimony procedures. Comptroller Glenn Hager presented the biennial revenue estimate, saying the state has $194.6 billion available for general-purpose spending, including a $23.8 billion ending balance, but warned that revenue growth is returning to more normal levels and that lawmakers should avoid using temporary spikes for ongoing commitments. Senators questioned him extensively about the Economic Stabilization Fund cap, sales tax trends, inflation, and whether the state should consider raising the cap or using severance-tax revenues differently. Hager said the Rainy Day Fund is expected to hit its cap, which would leave more severance-tax revenue in general revenue, and he stressed that infrastructure needs remain significant. The Legislative Budget Board then gave a detailed overview of SB 1 and the budget’s major components. LBB staff explained that the bill includes continued funding for the Foundation School Program, $850 million for the Texas State Technical College endowment, $1.3 billion for the Texas University Fund, $6.5 billion for border security, salary increases for correctional officers and state troopers, $3 billion for dementia research, higher community attendant wages, expanded community-based care, $5 billion for the Texas Energy Fund, and funding to clear volunteer fire department grant backlogs. They also outlined supplemental priorities such as water infrastructure, retirement legacy payments, rail grade separations, wildfire aircraft, and emergency facilities, and said the current controlling budget limit is the tax spending limit. A major portion of the hearing focused on property tax relief. LBB explained that prior-session relief grew from an expected $18 billion to $22.7 billion because of higher-than-anticipated property values and interactions among hold-harmless provisions, and that SB 1 continues and expands relief with $51 billion in total property tax relief, including $3 billion more for compression, $3 billion to raise the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, and a $500 million placeholder for business tax relief. Senators discussed the automatic nature of some of these costs, the effect of the non-homestead circuit breaker, the role of federal COVID funds, and the need to maintain school finance commitments if the state continues to compress school tax rates.

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• Because we think that when push comes to shove, when things go wrong or are challenged, it's the IPS
• I'm going to beat this to death today, but I think this is really important because this is the thing
• I told you I would beat that to death, and I am.
• Chairman, and Scott can correct me if I'm wrong.

Summary: The committee met to approve prior minutes and receive updates on the Legacy Fund transparency website and fund performance. Staff reported the website procurement was in contract negotiations, with a planned go-live around November 1, and that the site would provide downloadable, more transparent information on fund holdings, allocations, history, and legislative appropriations while protecting confidential data. The investment office then reviewed performance through January 2026, describing strong returns relative to benchmarks, noting real estate and fixed income as weaker areas, and explaining that the fund’s diversification and internal management had helped offset market volatility, including recent geopolitical impacts. Members also discussed the in-state investment program, especially the Bank of North Dakota’s CD-match allocation. Several members questioned whether the program had been static for years and whether the uncommitted balance should remain parked there if it was not being used. The committee voted to pause further transfers into the program until the Bank provides a report and the committee can consider possible statutory changes; the motion also requested a cost-benefit analysis from RVK, and it passed by roll call vote. In the afternoon, RVK presented its review of the investment policy statement as it relates to the in-state investment program. The consultant said it found no major policy impediments, and that implementers and stakeholders generally felt the program was proceeding as intended. RVK emphasized best practices such as third-party due diligence, competitive risk-adjusted returns, diversification, pacing, and exit strategies, while cautioning that required lower-return investments or spending commitments can create pressure on the fund’s long-term real value. The consultant also raised ancillary concerns about state-level concentration risk, the need to distinguish between public and commercial infrastructure, and the lack of a central repository for all state funding commitments to the same projects.

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• We get information from the probate courts, the clerks of the courts, the local registrars of death.
• Health Services to report to you. you that you guys signed with each other that they would report death
• You haven't had times when a county's come back and said, oh my goodness, something's wrong with this
• You're not sending us the wrong machines.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• wanted to clarify that I believe that Driving under the influence a thousand percent of the time is wrong
• There's not a death involved, but there's a crash involving what I believe to be an impaired driver.
• for saying your diagnosis will enable you to either get wraparound services and safety or freeze to death
• Please, please correct me and tell me that I'm wrong about this, but it seems like this language is telling

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• You know, they're regulated to death and taxes. And I'd hope that... ...also taxes.
• You know, they're regulated to death and taxes, and I'd hope that part of this economic development would
• We don't want to send the wrong message that these will be people from Mississippi, but he stays on in
• his role. ...to send the wrong message that these would be people from Mississippi.
• But in the FDIC guidance since 1998, it says disclosing clearly and conspicuously... to send the wrong

Bills: HB387, HB673, HB947, HB975, HB1102, HB1228, HB1229, HCR66, SB102, SB165, SB280, SB291, SB326, SB521

Keywords: engineering, land surveying, construction, state fire marshal, plan review, security cameras, abandoned property, blighted structures, property management, digital assets, abandonment, custodian, escheatment, blockchain, cryptocurrency, unclaimed property, state treasurer, Department of Public Service, statutory entities, public administration

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• You know, they're regulated to death and taxes. And I'd hope that...
• Also taxes, you know, they're regulated to death and taxes, and I'd hope that part of this economic development
• We don't want to send the wrong message that these will be people from Mississippi, but he stays on in
• his role. to send the wrong message that these would be people from Mississippi.
• But in the FDIC guidance since 1998, it says disclosing clearly and conspicuously... to send the wrong

Summary: The committee first deferred House Bill 1102 without hearing it. It then took up House Concurrent Resolution 66, which urges Louisiana Economic Development and other state agencies to continue studying rural parishes’ economic assets, infrastructure, workforce, and development opportunities. Representative Weible and Secretary Bougoir described the resolution as part of a broader effort to align state rural programs and create a strategic framework for rural development. Members emphasized infrastructure, workforce training, local coordination, and retaining young people in rural communities. An amendment requiring LED to report to the legislature by January 1, 2027 was adopted, and HCR 66 was reported favorably as amended. The committee next considered Senate Bill 102, which would allow qualified trade associations for motor vehicle dealers to bring declaratory and injunctive actions against manufacturers on behalf of dealers. Senator Presley and the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association said the bill would consolidate similar disputes into one action, reduce costs, and help smaller dealers avoid retaliation or uneven litigation. Questions focused on standing, the limited remedies, and whether the bill would affect nontraditional sales models. Technical amendments were adopted, and SB 102 was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 521, concerning banks’ continued use of a non-surviving bank’s name after mergers or consolidations, drew the most debate. Senator Boudreau and former Senator Fred Mills said the bill would preserve community-bank identity while following FDIC guidance on clear disclosure and consumer notice. Several members raised concerns about codifying federal guidance, future changes to federal rules, and whether the bill should instead set a fixed transition period; an amendment to limit use of the old name to 24 months was adopted after discussion. Another proposed amendment tying the bill to 1998 FDIC branch-name guidance failed on a roll call vote. The bill, as amended, was then reported favorably. The committee also advanced House Bill 387, which narrows the scope of incidental engineering work by architects and clarifies the state fire marshal’s authority to review plans under both architecture and engineering laws, and House Bill 1228, which updates hearing-aid dealer licensing and consumer-protection rules, including testing periods, cooling-off rights, and refund/cancellation procedures. Both bills were reported favorably with technical amendments. The transcript then shifted to additional measures, including House Bill 975 on Public Service Commission reconstitution and several Senate bills by Senator Abraham on self-storage facilities and contractor licensing, but the provided text cuts off before those items are fully concluded.