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• And you worked a lot with several stakeholders. I took a lot of their suggestions.
• I think took a lot of their suggestions.
• I do think that we're looking at a lot more transparency with a lot of the things we're doing, whether
• bit in there, but a lot of them are not. bit in there, but a lot of them are not.
• we're looking at a lot more transparency with<00:16:00.320> a<00:16:00.560> lot<00:16:

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• We've done a lot for teachers in this state from a salary perspective.
• They've created a lot of great platforms for the state.
• One in particular is to be able to track a lot of the enrollment data.
• I don't want to go on a whole lot longer than that.
• They've done a lot of outreach, a lot of emails, a lot of phone calls, and started doing even more in-person

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• So we have a lot of brewing history.
• And a lot of them couldn't be here today.
• I've learned a lot from you all.
• a lot of ambition and ideas and ran off a lot of cliffs along the way.
• We play around a lot, and I've been playing in a lot of cool venues, a lot of cool towns.

Summary: The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up one bill, House Bill 499, which would allow malt beverage manufacturers producing less than 31,000 gallons annually to sell and deliver directly to vendors. The sponsor and several craft brewery owners and industry advocates testified in support, arguing the measure would help small breweries reach local restaurants, improve quality control, create jobs, and serve as a bridge into the three-tier system for businesses too small to attract distributors. Opponents, including the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association, argued the bill would undermine the three-tier system, weaken accountability and tax collection, and create risks for consumer protection and market fairness. During debate, several members said they supported the bill as a small-business measure while noting they remained protective of the three-tier system. Some members raised concerns about tax tracking and long-term distributor contracts, but others said the bill appeared limited enough to preserve the existing system while giving small breweries a chance to grow. The committee then voted on the bill and it passed, with one recorded no vote. After the bill vote, the subcommittee revisited prior questions about Department of Lottery Secretary Davis’s travel reimbursements. Members reviewed updated documents showing more than $50,000 in travel reimbursements from January 2021 through November 2024, including about $27,840 tied to Orlando destinations, and expressed concern that some reimbursements may have covered commuting between Tallahassee and Orlando. The chair said the information would be sent to Secretary Davis for an explanation, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• We talk a lot; we don't do a whole lot for the citizens of New Mexico, but this is the best that we can
• I mean, a lot of people's lives. I just... it's tough.
• So yeah, there's a lot of notwithstanding.
• Yeah, but that word means a lot.
• There's a lot more to be served.

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• a lot of fossil fuel energy, granted, and where there's also a lot of land available at a per-acre cost
• and lots and lots of direct mailers.
• A lot of people have a lot of things to say about it.
• A lot of silliness gets presented.
• We've heard a lot about solar today.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on H. 4144, the Governor’s Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act, with the administration arguing the bill would lower bills in the short and long term while expanding clean energy supply and innovation. The Governor and Secretary said the bill would reduce or restructure charges on customer bills, reform Mass Save, expand securitization as a financing tool, speed interconnection, create energy-ready zones, strengthen consumer protections in competitive supply, and allow broader state procurement of energy resources. They said the package could save consumers billions over time and would help address high energy costs, especially during extreme heat and winter spikes. Committee members pressed the administration on several provisions, especially securitization, asking whether the bill requires an apples-to-apples comparison of total costs over time, including interest and lost tax revenue, versus paying through rates. Administration witnesses said DPU review and public comment would be required and said they would work to clarify the language if needed. Members also questioned the bill’s solar and procurement provisions, including reduced net metering compensation for some large facilities, the scope of all-resource procurements, and whether hydro, solar, and nuclear would be included; the administration said those resources were contemplated and that procurement would still be reviewed by DPU. Other questions focused on the short-term relief from bill changes, the treatment of low- and moderate-income discounts, and whether the bill’s heat pump and Mass Save reforms would help customers who cannot afford upfront costs. Several witnesses and committee members discussed Mass Save reforms, including securitization of program costs, on-bill financing, pre-approval of rebates, and shifting program administration away from gas utilities. Administration witnesses said the changes were intended to reduce volatility, lower administrative costs, and better align costs with long-term savings. Questions also touched on geothermal permitting, municipal participation in offshore wind procurement, and the proposed repeal of the ballot requirement for nuclear power, which the administration defended as preserving future options under heavy review. No votes were taken during the hearing portion described. Supportive testimony came from labor, environmental, business, planning, and development groups. The AFL-CIO, NECA, and the Environmental League of Massachusetts backed the bill, emphasizing lower bills, job creation, labor standards, just transition protections, and cleaner energy. NAIOP, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and MAPC supported provisions on energy-ready zones, interconnection reform, microgrids, extreme-heat shutoff protections, and Mass Save improvements. A HEET representative praised the bill’s use of securitization, geothermal, and utility financing tools but urged guardrails and workforce protections. Overall, testimony was broadly favorable, with most witnesses calling for refinements rather than opposing the bill outright.

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• to convey off fishing camp lots.
• is on lot A.
• the moment the lot was sold.
• attached to the lot the moment the lot attached to the lot the moment the lot was<00:41:29.680><
• >> this concerns me a lot cuz we have a lot >> this concerns me a lot cuz we have a lot of

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• And I'll hand the gavel back to Chair Youakim. experienced a lot of the mental health experienced a lot
• statistic a lot. It's still true. statistic a lot. It's still true.
• We see this a lot in earning credit.
• That's a lot of buckets and a lot of things to talk about.
• not overly exciting to a lot of people. not overly exciting to a lot of people.

Bills: HF4213, HF4198, HF3930, HF3585, HF3451

Keywords: education finance, school funding, K-12, prekindergarten, pre-K, early childhood education, general education aid, special education, literacy aid, school meals, free school meals, school breakfast, school lunch, charter school lease aid, charter schools, nonpublic pupil aid, private school aid, transportation aid, desegregation aid, integration aid

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• "There's a lot we didn't touch.
• Senators, being violated, there's a lot of nuances being violated, there's a lot of nuances to<00:12:
• <01:13:26.560> of think maybe we tried to do a lot of think maybe we tried to do a lot of
• We didn't have a lot of time to take a lot of input, and I do regret that.
• We heard a lot about home rule.

Bills: SF0044, SF0046

Keywords: gambling, lotteries, raffles, social relationships, charitable gaming, gaming, liquor establishments, skill based amusement games, regulations, age restrictions, 916, all

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• We've read a lot and heard a lot about problems with managing leachate here in the state of New Hampshire
• Um, over the years we've talked a lot Um, over the years we've talked a lot about<00:12:51.839><
• <00:29:37.440> of data platform law circumvents a lot of data platform law circumvents a lot
• rateayers, say, you know, uh spent a lot rateayers, say, you know, uh spent a lot of<01:33:52.480
• Um, I think we have a lot of—we’ve put a lot of work into it, and the department is concerned that

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• a lot of their tax liabilities.
• Yeah, this is a lot of money.
• I have a lot of senior living in my district and a lot of seniors who are desperately trying to stay
• But that's still quite a lot.
• But that's still quite a lot.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• A lot of people are upset.
• A lot of people are upset.
• A lot of people are upset.
• A lot of people are upset.
• A lot of people are upset.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• There's been a lot of.
• So there's a lot out there we don't even know about. So it is a.
• A lot unless I mean I haven't seen the job description, but it seems like a lot of those duties could
• We are doing a lot of research.
• We are a small group that I think gets a lot done.

Keywords: 914, all

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• And specifically in dairy, oil and gas, there's going to be a lot of things going on in our immigration
• Uh, Outdoor recreation, uh, There's a lot of various projects up and down, uh, the Rio Grande corridor
• Uh, I've had a lot of people contact me through the years on some of the organizations in RLD that do
• We have a community college it's been real successful and we train a lot of nurses.
• And so we, we lack a lot of things out there and we need more diversity.

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• There was less room for cheating, a lot less room for cheating, and it was a lot less costly.
• There was less room for cheating, a lot less room for cheating, and it was a lot less costly. and it
• was a lot less costly.
• We're going to spend a lot less money.
• We're going to spend a lot less time, a lot less manpower, and we're going to know the results sooner

Keywords: 909, all

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• <00:03:13.440> of wanted is and that there's a lot of wanted is and that there's a lot of
• I heard there was a lot of talk package.
• It's lot faster than they are right now.
• it's a lot easier in the House, right? it's a lot easier in the House, right?
• There's a lot of people on a budget.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It took a lot. And some ideas of how things should be.
• And I mean, I've talked to a lot of people about this.
• A lot of them just do small animal.
• Most of us have a lot of graduates that come from Kansas State.
• I know I'm biased, but when I hear 160 hours, that sounds like a lot.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee on House/Senate Bill 2129 met to resolve the House amendment to the Senate-passed bill, which concerns exemptions related to veterinary practice. The main dispute centered on the House language adding terms such as “specialized or holistic trade” and expanding exemptions to include acupuncture/acupressure and non-veterinary dentistry, while the Senate preferred a narrower, more definitive list of exempt activities. Senators and House members discussed whether the word “includes” made the exemption open-ended, and whether equine dentistry should be treated as veterinary medicine or allowed as a separate practice. Testimony from Dr. Sarah Lyons of the North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and veterinarian Troy Dutton emphasized that dentistry, including equine dentistry, is generally considered the practice of veterinary medicine and can involve invasive procedures and animal safety risks. They argued the House amendment lacked educational or licensing requirements and could allow untrained individuals to perform procedures such as dentistry or acupuncture. House members raised concerns about rural access, shortages of veterinarians, and the practical reality that some horse owners and equine practitioners currently perform float work and similar services. After extended discussion, the committee did not reach agreement. Members noted that the House amendment language differed from the Senate version on the key exemption provisions, and that further review of proposed alternative language would be needed. A motion was made and approved by roll call that the committee was unable to agree at this time and would schedule another meeting. The meeting was then adjourned pending rescheduling.

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• You've got a lot of chair options. I'm sorry? No, no. I just said you have a lot of chair options.
• A lot of technical expertise and staffing.
• It just makes a lot of stuff easier.
• If not, we have to develop a lot of state infrastructure and put a lot of people into dealing with those
• That's what we concluded after a lot of it. That's what we concluded after a lot of discussion.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• I think the slide says a lot. All we want to show there is just a slide.
• I think the slide says a lot. We just talked about intakes and discharges.
• That has a lot of intrinsic value in society.
• I took a lot out of it, you know. I put a lot of work into it.”
• I control myself a lot more.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting was the third public session of the Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration. Members introduced themselves, and the commission approved the prior meeting minutes. The main presentation came from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association, led by several sheriffs, who described the role of sheriffs’ offices as independently elected county institutions that operate jails and houses of correction, regional lockups, civil process, 911 communications in some counties, school resource officers, and investigative units. They emphasized that most of their population is pretrial, that admissions and releases are far higher than the Department of Correction’s, and that their facilities now house more people overall than DOC despite having a smaller budget. The sheriffs argued that their work has shifted toward rehabilitation, reentry, and public health, highlighting extensive programming in mental health, substance use treatment, medication-assisted treatment, education, vocational training, and gender-specific, trauma-informed services. They said standardized risk/needs assessments and better funding would help make services more consistent across counties. They also described specialized units and models such as regional evaluation and stabilization units, older-adult housing, emerging adult and gang-intervention programs, and reentry centers that connect people to housing, employment, family support, and community services. Several examples were cited, including Suffolk’s Project Evolve, Middlesex’s older-adult unit, Hampden’s MAGIC program, Worcester’s STOP program, and county reentry centers across the state. A major theme was that these programs are expensive but, in the sheriffs’ view, reduce recidivism and improve safety by stabilizing people before release and supporting them afterward. They pointed to COVID-19 as a period when sheriffs adapted facilities for quarantine and medical care, and said they continue to work with public health partners. They also stressed that their facilities are heavily audited by state and federal agencies and that maintaining humane, safe conditions requires significant staffing and operating costs. Commission members responded favorably at points, noting the importance of the turnover in sheriff populations and the need to understand the different correctional mission compared with DOC. The meeting ended with discussion of future commission dates and a note that the presentation materials would be shared electronically.

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• Whatever one you Um lots of seconds.
• He said there is a lot of support for this idea.
• So, I think there's a lot of support for this idea.
• there's a lot of support for this idea. there's a lot of support for this idea.
• There's a lot of paperwork that has to be done.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 409 in executive session, with the chair noting a caucus break to explain amendments to several substitute members. Members discussed a proposed amendment to narrow the bill’s felony provisions by limiting them to specific, knowingly dangerous conduct rather than making the offense too broad. The committee also noted a planned floor amendment to add missing “or” language to clarify that the listed acts were alternatives, not cumulative requirements. The amendment was adopted 13-0, and the bill as amended was then reported OTPA by a 13-0 vote. It was initially said to be headed to consent, but members later agreed it would not go on consent because a floor amendment was anticipated. The committee then opened House Bill 667, which would extend protections for medical personnel into emergency room settings. Supporters said the bill was needed because emergency room staff face increasing assaults and existing protections did not fully cover ER circumstances. Several members described firsthand or secondhand incidents involving nurses, EMTs, and other staff being threatened or injured, and argued that stronger penalties would help deter violence and improve prosecution. Others supported the bill but raised concerns about how it might affect people experiencing mental health crises, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities. A proposed amendment from Representative Sher would exempt people experiencing a mental health crisis who have a mental health diagnosis, and also address dementia and certain developmental disabilities. Supporters said the amendment was narrowly tailored and had backing from the Disability Rights Center, NAMI New Hampshire, and the New Hampshire Nurses Association. Opponents argued that the criminal justice system already has safeguards such as prosecutorial discretion, insanity defenses, and competency rules, and warned against creating special exceptions that could weaken equal application of the law. After debate, the committee voted 10-3 to report HB 667 ought to pass, with members noting that minority and majority reports would be prepared.

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• That's a lot in one bullet. That's a lot in one bullet, and you gave me four.
• She spent a lot of time with us.
• There is a lot of good things. There’s a lot also in this bill just overall.
• Just there’s a lot in this bill.
• This happened a lot. So in the 80s and 90s, it happened a lot.

Summary: The committee first took up PCS for CS for HB 1279, a higher education bill focused on Florida’s preeminent universities. The sponsor said the measure would increase access for Florida students, strengthen accountability and transparency, update accreditation references, adjust performance metrics, and address issues such as GPA weighting, engineering credit-hour differences, and certain fee-waiver and dental-program provisions. Members raised questions about the 95% Florida-resident enrollment target, possible funding impacts, Pell Grant metrics, and whether the bill would affect community college pathways; the sponsor said the bill was aimed at first-time-in-college students and that the 95% standard would be measured on a three-year rolling average. After an amendment removing an adjustment to the four-year graduation metric was adopted, the bill was reported favorably by a 17-2 vote. The committee then heard PCS for CS for HB 1059, which would strengthen speech and debate education by designating the Florida Debate Initiative as the statewide organization, supporting coach and judge training, statewide data collection, tournaments, and a Florida Speech and Debate Week. The sponsor and several students and advocates testified that speech and debate builds confidence, civics knowledge, leadership, and opportunities for English learners and other students, with multiple speakers describing how the program changed their lives. Members from both parties spoke strongly in support, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition. Finally, the committee considered PCS for HB 725 on political activity at public institutions of higher education. The sponsor said the bill would standardize campus policies, require notice to students and employees about free-expression and political-campaign rules, and align state practice with federal guidelines while preserving free speech and nonpartisan voter engagement. An opponent argued the bill could create barriers to civic engagement and student organizing, while supporters said it would clarify existing rules and prevent institutions from favoring one viewpoint over another. The sponsor closed by emphasizing that the bill was about information and neutrality rather than restricting speech.