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• depending—my point is, under this chapter, this bill, if this became law, the remedies that are available
• He wasn't abusing or neglecting a kid; he was in bed. I think there'd be an argument for that.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• That option is not available under the current state plan PCA.
• That option is not available under the current state plan PCA.
• That option is not available under the current state plan PCA.
• That option is not available under the current state plan PCA.
• state plan PCA it is available current state plan PCA it is available under<00:04:00.239> the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Again, if applications don't exceed available revenue, all are admitted.
• If applications are beyond available revenue and beyond 100,000 in number... ...available revenue and
• assets and resources should be available to them if... ...learn, and our available assets and resources
• No, what I'll do is this, and I'll make sure to make it available to everyone.
• Available for questions. Thank you, Dr. Sykes. Thanks. Hi, everyone.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Members from both parties emphasized education as a major issue, while several Republicans framed the committee’s work around school choice and parent empowerment. Senator West and other Democrats stressed protecting public schools, listening to Texans, and considering the effects of vouchers or education savings accounts on school districts and communities. Chairman Creighton laid out Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, describing it as a universal education savings account program modeled on similar programs in other states. He said the bill would provide about $200 million for a universal eligibility pool and additional funding for students with disabilities and lower-income families, with priority weighting for former public school students. He also highlighted anti-fraud measures, vendor pre-approval, criminal background checks, cybersecurity protections, annual testing requirements for participating students, and the use of the Comptroller rather than TEA to administer the program. Creighton repeatedly said the bill is not a voucher and argued it would not take money from public schools, which he said would receive separate historic funding increases. Members questioned Creighton about the 500% of federal poverty line definition, the adequacy of the $10,000 ESA amount, whether the program would favor students already in private school, how microschools and homeschool pods would fit, and whether the bill protects religious liberty and private-school autonomy. Democrats raised concerns about disability protections, 504 students, foster children, public-school funding, open records, and the historical context of vouchers. Republicans generally supported the bill as a way to expand options for parents and students, while also asking about administration, fraud prevention, and data security. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, with EdChoice President Robert Inlow presenting in support of SB 2 and citing the growth and reported success of school choice programs nationwide.

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• And these available homes were way outside my price range.
• Cloud area, we lack readily available starter home opportunities.
• Cloud area, we lack readily available starter home opportunities.
• Cloud area, we lack readily available starter home opportunities.
• Cloud area, we lack readily available starter home opportunities.

Bills: HF3902, HF3895

Keywords: housing tax credit, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, qualified projects, taxpayer contributions, greater Minnesota, zoning, housing, local government, multifamily development, affordable housing, land use, urban development, 1183, house

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• enhancements um with more nutritional enhancements um that<00:55:31.440> are<00:55:31.599> available
• Jeez. >> Woke up on the wrong side of the bed, I guess. >> No, I think you guys did. >> I didn't get
• Uh, and that I felt like knowing their resources and what they have available to them, um, this would
• <01:51:49.599> to<01:51:49.840> them,<01:51:50.880> um, what they have available
• to them, um, what they have available to them, um, this<01:51:52.320> would<01:51:52.800>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , recommendations on license availability, recommendations on license availability, market<00:05:
• <00:20:16.160> for the the amount of licenses available for the the amount of licenses available
• They're being posted as available for sale on this website. We have a means.
• We're talking about housing availability, and you really dove in here.
• <01:25:16.520> you about housing availability and you about housing availability and you really

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Protection (DEP) or the Water Management District must contact mitigation banks for an accounting of available
• It provides that if out-of-kind credits are available and appropriate to offset the project's impacts
• Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) must contact mitigation banks for an accounting of available
• It reduces the time frame an applicant may rely on the determination of credit availability from one
• The childcare market is broken, the cost is incredibly expensive, and availability is very low.

Bills: HB 24, HB 45, HB 15, HB 35, HB 38, HB 47, HB 318, HB 349, HB 554, HB 1359, HB 1373, HB 1647, HB 2254, HB 2259, HB 2853, HB 3073, HB 3088, HB 353, HB 355, HB 786, HB 762, HB 705, HB 932, HB 849, HB 1160, HB 1119, HB 1612, HB 3041, HB 713, HB 3104, HB 3970, HB 3962, HB 5061, HB 4042, HB 4115, HB 4490, HB 1731, HB 1705, HB 2607, HB 3556, HB 138, HB 3689, HB 1788, HB 1887, HB 1914, HB 2402, HB 2306, HB 1809, HB 2350, HB 3000, HB 3237, HB 3326, HB 3211, HB 1056, HB 2081, HB 2187, HB 3092, HB 3308, HB 3526, HB 3750, HB 3527, HB 4219, HB 4230, HB 4290, HB 5238, HB 4804, HB 4749, HCR 6, HCR 12, HCR 34, HCR 50, HCR 55, HCR 58, HCR 70, HCR 71, HCR 72, HCR 74, HCR 75, HCR 78, HCR 80, HCR 93, HCR 100, HCR 107, HCR 116, HCR 117, HCR 90, SB 1806, SB 783, SB 1271, SB 326, SB 1637, SB 769, SB 897, SB 1035, SB 1706, SB 1185, SB 1194, SB 384, SB 1426, SB 1468, SB 1215, SB 1066, SB 599, SB 1930, SB 2065, SB 767, SB 1619, SB 1738, HB 1500, HB 718, HB 23, HB 34, HB 119, HB 128, HB 130, HB 132, HB 2756, HB 166, HB 406, HB 186, HB 331, HB 380, HB 1583, HB 1584, HB 621, HB 303, HB 552, HB 366, HB 463, HB 1211, HB 1327, HB 1461, HB 923, HB 1760, HB 2467, HB 5333, HB 1592, HB 1576, HB 1552, HB 2018, HB 3511, HB 1781, HB 2013, HB 2340, HB 2508, HB 2970, HB 865, HB 2851, HB 3385, HB 3336, HB 3309, HB 1127, HB 1232, HB 1397, HB 4236, HB 4041, HB 1965, HB 2730, HB 3698, HB 3699, HB 163, HB 201, HB 272, HB 405, HB 519, HB 654, HB 694, HB 791, HB 1136, HB 1240, HB 1266, HB 1275, HB 1437, HB 1532, HB 1675, HB 1842, HB 1868, HB 1894, HB 1943, HB 1990, HB 2029, HB 2061, HB 2286, HB 2523, HB 2622, HB 2652, HB 2692, HB 2842, HB 2885, HB 3016, HB 3096, HB 3248, HB 3255, HB 3479, HB 3611, HB 3623, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 3810, HB 3816, HB 4129, HB 4163, HB 4187, HB 4238, HB 4454, HB 4588, HB 4643, HB 4738, HB 4739, HB 4945, HB 5015, HB 5616, HB 1749, HB 1775, HB 118, HB 1762, HB 2520, HB 24, HB 45, HB 15, HB 35, HB 38, HB 47, HB 318, HB 349, HB 554, HB 1359, HB 1373, HB 1647, HB 2254, HB 2259, HB 2853, HB 3073, HB 3088, HB 353, HB 355, HB 786, HB 762, HB 705, HB 932, HB 849, HB 1160, HB 1119, HB 1612, HB 3041, HB 713, HB 3104, HB 3970, HB 3962, HB 5061, HB 4042, HB 4115, HB 4490, HB 1731, HB 1705, HB 2607, HB 3556, HB 138, HB 3689, HB 1788, HB 1887, HB 1914, HB 2402, HB 2306, HB 1809, HB 2350, HB 3000, HB 3237, HB 3326, HB 3211, HB 1056, HB 2081, HB 2187, HB 3092, HB 3308, HB 3526, HB 3750, HB 3527, HB 4219, HB 4230, HB 4290, HB 5238, HB 4804, HB 4749, HCR 6, HCR 12, HCR 34, HCR 50, HCR 55, HCR 58, HCR 70, HCR 71, HCR 72, HCR 74, HCR 75, HCR 78, HCR 80, HCR 93, HCR 100, HCR 107, HCR 116, HCR 117, HCR 90

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, information network, health services, client referral, data privacy, disaster preparedness, accreditation, community services, sexual assault, victim rights, forensic examination

Summary: The Florida House conducted legislative business including prayer, pledge, and voting on multiple bills. Key legislation included land development and wetlands mitigation (SB 492), renewable natural gas infrastructure investment (SB 1574), local government regulation (SB 1080), housing and accessory dwelling units (SB 184), recovery residences (SB 954), and various health, education, and criminal justice measures. The session also addressed returning messages from the Senate with amendments, transportation facility designations, and claims bills for wrongfully convicted individuals. Several bills passed unanimously while others faced structured debate.

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• They asked whether any of this data is already available in one of those two sets.
• And wouldn't you want to have access to every mental health service available to them?
• crisis deserves to have all available crisis deserves to have all available resources<02:53:52.240
• <04:18:13.920> grow, actually seeing what's available grow, actually seeing what's available
• And if they don't available to them.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• for our students here training available for our students here at<00:03:19.440> the<00:03:19.519
• to him to provide that uh available to him to provide that uh ground<00:05:19.759> school<00:
• widely available and integrated into<00:39:16.560> schools<00:39:16.960> across<00:39:
• are going to be available. are going to be available.
• So provide the opportunities available So provide the opportunities available to<00:48:05.520>

Bills: HF3650, HF1791, HF3489, HF4231, HF4232, HF4269, HF4270, HF3490

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways

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• They're all available. Our annual reports are all available on our website.
• Our annual they're all available.
• :12:42.239> on<02:12:42.400> our reports are all available on our reports are all available
• Um we often include uh that's available.
• ,<02:14:06.880> what with what technology is available, what with what technology is available

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• He was going to reduce spending by 4% or turn out 15% of occupied beds.
• medical transportation is available medical transportation is available without<01:00:27.720>
• We're doing 55,000 trips a month, and we're having fewer and fewer transportation providers available
• If they didn't have the services available, they'd probably have to use an ambulance, correct?
• If they didn't have the services available, they'd probably have to use an ambulance, correct?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Carter, creates a voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed
• Are we fighting to keep these folks on Medicaid and cutting the money that's going to be available to
• The budget has grown from roughly $15 billion to nearly $61 billion, yet the time available to review
• neighborhoods safe, their libraries open, their emergency services operating, and critical support programs available

Keywords: 1146, all

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• In 2015, a six-year-old boy named Logan was stabbed to death while he slept in his bed by a total stranger
• The third one is reforms to our insanity defense and what options are available for those who are found
• The third one is reforms to our insanity defense and what options are available for those who are found
• are in the bill: the adjustment from LWOP 25 to 35, and then subsequently LWOP and LWOP 25 being available

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met to consider two major bills. First, House Bill 521, relating to stalking, was presented by Majority Leader Steven Rudy with testimony from the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs. Supporters said Kentucky’s stalking laws need updating to address modern electronic and technology-based stalking and to better protect victims of persistent, ongoing harassment. Members asked about fiscal impact and prison costs; Rudy said the bill was mainly a statutory update and should have no new prison impact. The committee then voted 17-0 to pass HB 521 with favorable expression. The committee next took up House Bill 422, known as Logan’s Law, which was presented by Rep. Dan Fister and Rep. T.J. Roberts with emotional testimony from George Typton, father of Logan Typton. The bill responds to the 2015 murder of Logan Typton and seeks to revise Kentucky’s insanity defense, limit mandatory re-entry supervision for certain violent offenses, require consecutive sentences for multiple victims, and change life-without-parole rules so juries can impose it more directly in intentional murder cases. Typton described the crime and argued the current system failed his family; several members expressed sympathy and support. After a committee substitute was adopted, Roberts explained that the substitute preserved an insanity defense modeled on Alaska’s rule, rather than abolishing it, and clarified that a defendant must be unable to appreciate the nature of their actions due to mental illness or intellectual disability. He also said the bill would ensure consistency in insanity verdicts across multiple counts and provide treatment options for those found guilty but mentally ill. Rep. Marzian raised concerns about mental health funding, prison costs, and corrections impacts, while Scott West of the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers warned the bill could reduce plea bargaining flexibility and slow the courts if sentencing becomes more automatic. The bill remained under consideration after testimony, with no final vote shown in the transcript.

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• to the chapter Going to get a verification of the location of your home if the addressing is not available
• He's still in bed.' And so she says, 'Well let's go to your house. I'll go with you.
• getting to the peak construction period, and so while we've got over 250 million right now in funding available
• This presentation is more just a FYI for the committee on what's available out there for your local entities

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• >> Yes, we'll accept that and we will make that available to the committee.
• make that available to the committee.<00:29:46.320> And<00:29:46.559> I<00:29:46.799><
• The idea that if you go to IKEA and buy a bookcase or a bed, you get a box of wood with some screws.
• We want that actually available to them in the lunchrooms.
• Um, and I direct that graduate certificate, and it's been available since 2019.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force met for its third meeting, approved the minutes, and heard testimony from Dr. Jack on behalf of the American Beverage Association and Kentucky Beverage Association. Dr. Jack argued that the “totality of the science” supports low- and no-calorie sweeteners as safe and useful tools for reducing sugar and calories, citing FDA and other domestic and international reviews, clinical trials, and the FDA’s recent healthy-label rule. He also described the industry’s transparency efforts, including a “Good to Know” database compiling ingredient and safety information, and said the beverage industry has voluntarily worked to offer more choices with less sugar. Members questioned him about whether beverage ingredients are restricted in other countries, possible health effects beyond weight and cancer, concerns about metabolic issues and gut microbiome effects, whether sweeteners are addictive, and why companies do not simply remove sweeteners. Dr. Jack responded that most ingredients are permitted in many jurisdictions, that broad food-safety reviews have looked at multiple endpoints and found the ingredients safe, that the gut microbiome is still being studied, and that recent clinical evidence does not show increased sweetness preference. He also said business decisions about formulations are up to companies and noted that cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup are metabolically similar. The committee also discussed consumer apps and ingredient-scoring tools; Dr. Jack said the industry’s website presents facts without interpretation and is based on food-safety agency assessments. At the end of his testimony, the chair accepted additional fact sheets for the committee. The meeting then moved on to introduce Dr. Gary Huber, who began testimony by emphasizing integrative medicine, metabolic syndrome, and the role of diet, exercise, sleep, and stress in health, but his full presentation was not included in the excerpt.

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• The more detailed version that shows all the base appropriations and riders and everything is available
• Next, there are some additional FTEs for permitting. everything is available online or if everything
• is available online or if anyone<00:07:43.599> needs<00:07:43.759> it,<00:07:44.080>
• The state currently does not receive an available enhanced federal match for expenditures for family
• , Senate File<02:00:02.320> 1861 File 1861 relates to licensing changes for specified swing beds

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I asked our local daycare about a year and a half ago when they would have their next infant availability
• Removes the availability of a hearing when a license loses their dealer license.
• for the full FY25 appropriation extended availability.
• sure they're available the full agree<01:03:50.319> FY25<01:03:51.119> appropriation<01
• So there will be a availability.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So we're available for questions. You have anything? Thank you.
• <02:07:10.000> at handbook which is available at handbook which is available at www.mmodelctionlaws.org
• Many of the training materials for the redistricting data program are available online and publicly available
• program are actually available online. program are actually available online.
• <03:04:42.640> for So they are publicly available for So they are publicly available for anyone

Keywords: 916, all

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• I'll be available for questions.
• I'll be available for questions.
• of the court appointed counil available of the court appointed counil available for<01:18:16.199
• Thank you, Judge Kim. the court we have the room available the court we have the room available it's<
• the it's been available since the it's been available since the construction<01:26:18.159> of<

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard House Bill 4000, the Judiciary’s biennium budget bill for FY 2026-2027. Judiciary Director of Policy and Planning Brandon Kimura testified in strong support, outlining operating requests of about $6.17 million in FY 26 and $6.25 million in FY 27, 17 permanent positions and one temporary position, plus $9.9 million in capital improvements. He described funding needs for specialty courts, preparations for the Wahiawa District Court, an additional district court judge and staff for Kona, cybersecurity upgrades, the Criminal Justice Research Institute, statewide priority items, and restoration of several essential staff positions. He also said the Judiciary was seeking an additional $2 million for the Children’s Justice Center relocation lump sum because updated estimates had risen to about $8 million. The committee also discussed potential impacts from uncertain federal funding and asked for written follow-up on those risks and on the capital request, including coordination with Budget and Finance. Several organizations and individuals testified in support of the Judiciary budget, including the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association, Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi, and legal service providers. Mioko Eto asked for an additional $1 million for civil legal service providers, explaining that the current funding is spread across multiple providers and that the need remains high. David Copper of Legal Aid supported the request, citing statewide demand, 105 staff, 7,100 cases closed in the past year, and 15,000 calls received, while noting that many people seeking help cannot be served because of capacity limits. He also said recent federal funding disruptions and proposed cuts could affect legal services and related programs. Committee members asked about the Criminal Justice Research Institute’s mission; Kimura said its primary statutory role is to build a database focused on pre-trial reporting and data analysis, though it is also working on probation and mental health-related projects. No vote or final action on HB 4000 was taken in the hearing excerpt provided.

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• And so every time I'm in my garden and I'm putting it in my compost or putting it in my garden beds,

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, opened with a moment of silence for Ted Williams, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then accepted the previous day’s minutes and moved into a series of recognitions, beginning with House Resolution 27 designating June 24, 2026 as Staff Appreciation Day. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the chamber spent much of the meeting honoring legislative staff across both caucuses, with members and staff introducing themselves and being recognized for years of service and behind-the-scenes work. The House also recognized staff member Justin, who is leaving for a position with the Delaware State Board of Education, and later gave farewell remarks for Representative Kevin Hensley and Representative Charles Postles, both of whom are retiring. Numerous members spoke in tribute to their service, constituent work, and personal character, and both Hensley and Postles offered remarks thanking colleagues, staff, and family. The House then received communications from the Senate, including several bills and resolutions passed and returned, and a notice of Senate concurrence on other measures. Representative Wilson-Anton made a brief statement explaining her vote on Senate Bill 100 and reaffirming support for marriage equality and related civil rights issues. The chamber also took up Senate Joint Resolution 16 and Senate Joint Resolution 17, which set the official revenue estimates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027; both were read, called to roll, and passed by constitutional majority votes of 37-4 and 40-1, respectively. Finally, the House considered Senate Bill 335, the operating budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Representative Williams presented the budget on behalf of the Joint Finance Committee, describing major funding items including raises for state and education employees, health insurance and retiree benefit funding, developmental disability services, Medicaid growth, purchase of care, and maintenance of reserve funds. Several members praised the committee’s work, while Representative Shupe said he would vote no, citing concerns about the budget’s 6.3% growth despite appreciating the committee’s effort. After the budget presentation and comments, Leader Harris moved that the House recess for party caucuses, and the House stood in recess until the call of the bell.