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• That's the only reason I cannot get my grandson with me anymore. Thank you. Thank you.
• If pay rates increase, providers will hire more staff and then work reasonable hours.
• I come here today for four reasons.
• They cannot control many of these reasons.
• There are complicated reasons involving cost, financing, logistics, et cetera.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• House of been a brief reason. House will be in order.
• The reason for that imbalance in favor of transportation is that in the last few budgets we have seen
• state conforming to these changes, if this irresponsible ballot question were to pass, we would be forced
• One of the reasons why so many municipalities are looking at pursuing two and a half overrides is that
• the unintended consequence of funding these other priorities is that towns are facing shortfalls, forcing

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and received a resignation letter from Rep. Fana Howard of Lowell, effective March 17, 2026, as she transitioned to the Senate. The chamber then took up several procedural orders, including multiple unanimous or voice-vote suspensions of rules and concurrence with Senate petitions, such as referrals on housing and student transportation matters, and a suspension of Joint Rule 12 for a petition involving children served by DCF. The main substantive item was House No. 5264, a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill totaling about $1.8 billion. Members discussed its use of Fair Share surtax surplus funds for transportation and education, including major support for the MBTA, special education circuit breaker costs, early education and child care, snow and ice costs, regional transit authorities, and other deficiencies such as GIC and sheriff costs. Members also explained the bill’s tax conformity provisions responding to recent federal tax changes, with debate over whether to delay conformity to limit state revenue exposure. The House adopted a consolidated amendment to the bill and then passed it to be engrossed by roll call vote, 150-3. The House also adopted a resolution commending the Admetek Foundation on Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. Several local bills were advanced, including a sick leave bank for a Department of Corrections employee, a bill waiving the minimum age requirement for a Boston police officer, a Nantucket charter bill, a Stoneham public safety bill, and a Malden special police officers bill, the last of which was amended before being engrossed. The chamber also considered Amendment 43 to redistribute $100 million of Fair Share revenue more evenly to municipalities for roads and education; supporters argued the current distribution favored statewide priorities over local aid, while opponents said the formula would not adequately address rural road needs. That amendment was rejected 128-25. The House then recessed several times, observed moments of silence for local public servants, welcomed visiting youth sports teams, and finally ordered adjournment to meet the next day at 11 a.m. in informal session.

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• An unhoused individual forced open the apartment's secure doors and charged its staff with two machete-type
• <00:05:09.280> secure<00:05:09.600> doors forced open the apartment's secure doors
• forced open the apartment's secure doors and<00:05:10.080> charged<00:05:10.400> its<00
• ><00:10:03.200> some that this bill will help put some that this bill will help put some reasonable
• guardrails in place that help reasonable guardrails in place that help make<00:10:06.240> everyone

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 4141, which would amend Minnesota Statutes 609.2231 to add housing and redevelopment authority (HRA) employees and agents to the list of public employees receiving enhanced criminal penalties for assault while performing official duties. Representative Johnson said the bill does not create a new crime, but simply extends existing protections to HRA staff who work in high-contact, high-stress settings such as inspections, enforcement, benefit decisions, and evictions. Testifiers Melissa Taporn and Terry Smith, both representing Minnesota housing authorities/NARO, supported the bill and described numerous incidents of threats, assaults, and weapon-related confrontations involving HRA staff across the state, arguing the change is needed for worker safety, retention, and continued delivery of housing services. Committee members expressed support for the proposal, with Vice Chair Dos saying it would create reasonable guardrails to help keep workers and residents safe. Discussion also noted that repeated or unsafe inspections can add costs back onto housing operations. The chair said the bill would likely be incorporated into the committee’s broader housing policy work with possible tweaks. No vote was taken; House File 4141 was laid over for possible inclusion.

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• THERE'S A LOT OF FOLK TO GO THROUGH THAT AREA FOR THAT REASON AND WE PROBABLY NEED TO TAKE CARE OF THAT
• THERE IS NO REASON WHY FRUIT CAN'T COME HERE TO OUR STORAGE FREEZER SYSTEM AND STAY FROZEN, 6 – 8 DAYS
• IT HAD EXPERIENCED HURRICANE FORCE WIND BUT AN ADDITIONAL 34 COUNTIES THAT EXPERIENCE TROPICAL STORM
• THE HURRICANE FORCE CONDITIONS. SIGNIFICANT OVERLAP THERE BETWEEN DEBBY AND HELENE.
• PARTICULARLY WITH THE HURRICANE FORCE CONDITIONS. HERE WOULD BE FOR PERENNIAL PLANTING.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The PCF, and the reason was this, and we've mentioned before, there was a policy reason that some of
• I think there were two reasons.
• I mean, there's a reason they're leaving.
• You created the task force, you managed the task force, and you did the very, very best you can.
• So I think 14 is reasonable.

Bills: SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations

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• Would it be a reasonable request to have a purpose or personal privilege speech at this time?
• For whatever reason you like. Mr. Little, I have responded to your inquiry. Mr.
• A reason, all the more reason, of why what we're doing matters. Can I ask my question? You may.
• And so, you're forcing a record vote instead of... vote where you go on paper and you say if I could
• I haven't passed it, and the reason I haven't passed it, the reason I'm given... is that the fiscal note

Bills: HB630, HB420, HB767, HB1708, HB2842, HB1404, HB2457, HB140, HB333, HB227, HB913, HB201, HB2198, HB 109, HB2763, HB519, HB 1261, HB 1135, HB1318, HB2358, HB2415, HB2765, HB2735, HB3307, HB1373, HB694, HB 1242, HB272, HB1437, HB1888, HCR78, HCR12, HCR128, HR7, HR11, HR37, HR69, HR83, HR89, HR100, HR123, HR129, HR137, HR254, HR258, HR289, HR293, HR318, HR324, HR350, HR368, HR370, HR372, HR379, HR406, HR407, HR432, HR445, HR471, HR504, HR506, HR507, HR528, HR567, HR572, HR591, HR592, HR593, HR603, HR614, HR621, HR673, HR684, HR685, HR687, HR700, HR701, HR711, HR712, HR754, HR757, HR758, HR760, HR764, HR765, HR766, HR767, HR768, HR769, HR770, HR771, HR772, HR774, HR776, HR777, HR778, HR779, HR780, HR783, HR784, HR784, HR6, HR6, HR17, HR17, HR18, HR18, HR49, HR49, HR170, HR170, HR236, HR236, HR247, HR275, HR355, HR356, HR364, HR672, HR690, HR690, HR755, HR755, HR756, HR756, HR759, HR759, HR762, HR762, HR763, HR763, HR781, HR781, HR785, HR785, SB2, SB260, SB569, HB2, HB2000, HB213, HB222, HB645, HB1458, HB 1022, HB141, HB643, HB3093, HB1700, HB 117

Keywords: outboard motors, certificate of title, vessel regulation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, marine documentation, HB 420, Texas Water Code, special district, water district, board meetings, meeting location, teleconference, videoconference, remote meeting, public hearing, tax rate hearing, special districts, Cedar Creek Reservoir, county boundary, local government

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• One reason why I have a question is up is because there's been these great generalities.
• You mentioned that this couldn't be forced on the population.
• For those reasons, I would encourage a no vote.
• So, today, for those reasons, I will be against it.
• I won't go into all the reasons why I don't like this bill.

Bills: SJR47, SB1491, SB1579, SB1806, SB1552, SB483, SB63, SB137, SB346, SB514, SB1344, SB1360, SB1380, SB1437, SB1189, SB1217, SB1221, SB1262, SB1272, SB1325, SB1339, SB201

Keywords: voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter

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• But the reason that these are important are because of the results of the program.
• And let me share why this is reasonable.<00:37:50.320> All<00:37:50.320> right.
• If you look at reasonable. All right.
• We support a reasonable EV fee.
• Um, I had heard it mentioned that the EV task force or the electric fuel charging task force didn't take

Bills: HF3919, HF3791, HF1781, HF3908, HF4233, HF3966, HF3430

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, security, protective services, state officials, Capitol complex, state patrol, public safety, legislative protection, threat assessment, transportation, electronic attestation, traffic signals, accident reporting, legislative routes, agricultural aircraft

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• We don't have a police force... ...administratively. This is one of those.
• We don't have a police force, but the city elected a chief of police.
• Certain we don't have a police force. And I know y'all are wrong.
• The city did not have a police force or an active force.
• So that put the chief— He did not have a police force or an active force.

Bills: SB348, SB444, SB485

Keywords: motor vehicles, enforcement, administrative support, law enforcement, private service provider, regulatory compliance, expropriation, public purpose, property rights, compensation, city governance, St. George, insurance premium tax, city of St. George, municipal authority, local taxation, East Baton Rouge Parish, 965, house, all

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• We don't have a police force... Administratively, this is one of those.
• We don't have a police force, but the city elected a chief of police.
• State police or a local, like East Baton Rouge, has a large police force.
• The city did not have a police force or an active force. So that put the chief...
• He did not have a police force or an active force.

Summary: The Municipal Program of Cultural Affairs Committee met with a quorum and took up three Senate bills by Senator Edmonds, all related to the new City of St. George. The first bill, SB 348, would allow a local enforcement agency to contract with third-party vendors for administrative support in motor vehicle liability enforcement, such as plate processing, insurance verification, and notices, while making clear the vendors would not have police powers. Members raised concerns that the bill as drafted appeared statewide rather than local to St. George, and discussed how to limit it properly. After debate, the committee adopted amendments to narrow SB 348 to cities incorporated after October 1, 2019 and to sunset the authority on July 31, 2028, with the understanding that St. George could return later with a properly advertised local bill. The bill then received favorable action. The committee then considered SB 485, which transfers authority to levy and collect the insurance premium tax within St. George to the city beginning January 1, 2027; it was reported favorably without objection. Finally, the committee heard SB 444, which gives St. George expropriation authority for public infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, flood protection, water, sewer, and utilities, using procedures similar to other Louisiana municipalities and DOTD. Members asked about the process and confirmed it was standard municipal authority and not related to private industry. The bill was reported favorably without objection. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and members and a reminder that this was the committee’s last meeting.

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• The reason is that for the last many decades, it has not been the...
• For some reason, we stopped building.
• The driving force is the energy demand.
• And this is the driving force. That's where nuclear is playing a very pivotal role right now.
• And this is the driving force. That's where the nuclear is playing a very pivotal role right now.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Launch Complex 36 is out at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
• Launch Complex 36 is out at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
• satellites, and then propulsion systems for maneuvering, which is very important for a variety of reasons
• Specifically here across the complex with our federal partners, both NASA and the Space Force, as we
• , we launched 17 missions from the combined federal properties of KSC and the Cape Canaveral Space Force

Summary: The committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and heard a series of presentations focused on Florida’s space and aerospace industry. Blue Origin’s Anna Spencer described the company’s Florida operations at Rocket Park, including New Glenn manufacturing and launch activities, Blue Moon lunar lander work, workforce development, and recent booster recovery and launch milestones. Amazon’s Beth Cooley presented an update on Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper), outlining the satellite broadband network, customer terminals, dark skies mitigation efforts, Florida facilities and jobs, and launch plans; members asked about RV/mobile applications, satellite counts, and the role of fiber, but no action was taken. Starcatcher Industries CEO Andrew Rush then described his company’s effort to create an orbital energy grid that beams power to satellites to extend mission life and increase available power, citing demonstrations in Jacksonville and Cape Canaveral and plans for a first satellite launch next year. Space Florida CEO Rob Long gave a strategic update on the state’s aerospace sector, citing billions in private investment, hundreds of projects in the pipeline, the leverage of state spaceport funding, workforce and university programs, and the need for additional tools and infrastructure to keep Florida competitive. He emphasized growth in launch activity, manufacturing, research, and military support infrastructure, and said Space Florida would bring forward legislative proposals. Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro delivered the strongest policy message of the meeting, warning that KSC’s aging infrastructure and relatively smaller NASA budget share could cause Florida to lose aerospace leadership to states like Texas unless the state strengthens its partnership, research investment, and infrastructure support. Members questioned her about federal restrictions on commercial investment in common-use infrastructure, the need for more state-federal alignment, and how Florida can preserve its role as the launch capital of the world. After the presentations and questions, Senator Burgess moved to adjourn, there was no objection, and the committee adjourned.

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• Indigenous traditions were dismantled through violence, religious coercion, and forced assimilation,
• Indigenous traditions were dismantled through violence, religious coercion, and forced assimilation,
• We stole Native diets and we forced-fed government cheese.
• For this reason, I respectfully ask for your aye vote on H.R. 44, and that the first roll will be open
• And so for those reasons, I respectfully ask for your aye vote for HR 44. Thank you.

Summary: The Assembly met on June 4, 2025, after a quorum call and opening prayer led by Assembly Member Ramos, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and routine procedural actions. Members handled several motions on bill referrals and file management, including disputes over SB 280 and ACA 8. The Speaker’s rulings were repeatedly appealed and sustained, and the body ultimately approved re-referral and notice waivers related to ACA 8 and SB 280, along with related committee hearing notices and shortened file notice requirements. Several bills were also removed from consent, moved to inactive file, or withdrawn from committee as nonfiscal measures. The chamber then held a Native American Day ceremony centered on ACR 102 by Assembly Member Ramos, recognizing California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. Multiple caucus leaders and members spoke in support, emphasizing California’s Native history, past state harms, and recent legislative efforts affecting tribal communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 71 coauthors were added. The ceremony also honored Native leaders and students, including Judge Abby Abinanti, Councilwoman Catalina Chacon, Rosemary Salgado, Chairman Frederick Massetti, and Clovis Unified students who defended their right to wear regalia at graduation. Later, the Assembly took up concurrence votes on several Senate-amended bills, all of which passed unanimously: AB 829 on Parkinson’s disease, AB 463 on emergency medical services, AB 493 on mortgage escrow interest, and AB 1387 on behavioral health coordination for justice-involved individuals. The body also adopted ACR 100 honoring India’s Independence Day and H.R. 44 recognizing homeless service providers, both by voice vote after substantial support from members and coauthors. Guest introductions highlighted the music industry, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and visiting officials from Pakistan. The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Joel Nilsen and Grace Akiko Kojima, followed by announcements of upcoming session dates and adjournment under the call of the Speaker.

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• They are only here for one reason, so that we may understand and act together, all of us, against the
• We've been forced to for over a thousand years. It's never stopped. Never.
• Even worse, many victims were forced to continue to serve their arbitrary prison sentences.
• During the Holocaust, homosexuals were forced to wear the pink triangle, or in cases of queer women,
• For all of these reasons, and in support and solidarity with my colleagues who have spoken before me

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:18:25.120> calling<00:18:25.440> it based on for that reason calling it based on
• for that reason calling it premature.<00:18:26.640> Um<00:18:26.880> so<00:18:27.039><
• Anyway, for those reasons, I'll be voting no.
• might be favorable to those task force might be favorable to those in<00:27:38.600> opposition.
• for those reasons, I'll be funny now. for those reasons, I'll be funny now.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met on April 16, 2025, and heard three resolutions. STR 57 SD1 urged Congress to create a national reinsurance program to address insurance impacts from catastrophic natural disasters; there was no public testimony, and the committee later recommended passage without amendment. STR 198 SD1 encouraged Hawaii insurers and the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to pursue subrogation claims against polluters to reduce insurance costs for residents; again, there was no public testimony, and the committee recommended passage without amendment. The committee spent most of its hearing on STR 136 SD1/HD1, which would create a Hawaii State Energy Office nuclear energy working group to study advanced nuclear power technologies. The Public Utilities Commission and State Energy Office provided written testimony and answered questions. Testimony from 350 Hawaii, Energy Justice Network, and an individual witness opposed the measure, arguing nuclear power and small modular reactors are too expensive, unproven, slow to deploy, create unresolved safety and waste issues, and do not align with Hawaii’s renewable energy goals. Opponents also criticized the measure’s amendment process, saying it replaced the original contents without adequate public notice. During decision-making, the committee adopted the recommendation to pass STR 57 SD1 unamended and STR 198 SD1 unamended. For STR 136 SD1/HD1, the committee adopted a recommendation to pass the measure with amendments, including changing it to a one-year working group with an interim report in 2026 and a final report before the 2027 Legislature. The motion passed with one recorded no vote and some excused members, and the meeting adjourned afterward.

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• We have 3.3 million small businesses and our labor force is in excess of 15.5 million individuals.
• The reason they're on a wait list is there's not funding, and in some cases...
• job then there's not a program at TWC that would end up replacing you with somebody else for any reason
• The reason for that is it's supposed to encourage injured employees who want to get back to work, but
• Forces are very constrained, but we're doing the very best we can to squeeze every last minute out of

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• For these reasons, I urge a no vote on House Bill 1223.
• So for that reason and these reasons, members, I urge a no vote on this... members, I urge a no vote
• I spent 25 years in the Air Force and I hold a PhD in economics.
• For those For those reasons, Mr.
• Reasons why.

Keywords: 981, all

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• For these reasons, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce supports House Bill 80 and respectfully
• For these reasons, we urge your support. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Mr.
• And with your piece of legislation, is there anything in your bill that forces the agency to get with
• It's not being utilized for some reason.
• I'm sure there's a good reason. Mr.

Keywords: 996, all

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• And making it a hard number of three is not a reasonable thing because now you're taking, you know, you
• That just shouldn't be in this bill; it should be reason enough to table it.
• answer the questions without us having to have a law to force them.
• You're forced to use, if you're in that gap, an outdated paper-based system that is prone to typos.
• So we haven't heard anybody that doesn't think this is good for all the reasons you've heard.

Bills: HB311, SB447, SB505, SB2217, SB2753

Keywords: voter registration, electronic, Texas election law, Signature verification, DPS, internet application, Texas Election Code, signature verification, online application, data security, electronic application, Department of Public Safety, information security, electronic voter registration, voting technology, voter access, state election laws, digital signature, election irregularities, audit

Summary: The House Committee on Elections met with a quorum present and heard several election-related bills, with public testimony limited to two minutes per witness. The first measure, SB 447, would allow the City of Mission to move its municipal elections from May to November on a one-time, permanent basis. Supporters, including Mission’s mayor, said voters had already approved the change by a wide margin and argued it would improve turnout and reduce costs. The bill was left pending after no objection. The committee then heard SB 2217, which was described as a transparency measure to standardize election data reporting and reconciliation across counties. Testimony focused on a technical issue involving discrepancy thresholds for electronic voting system reconciliation, with one witness urging the bill be aligned with existing law’s “more than 3” standard rather than a 1% threshold, and another suggesting a definition fix. The bill was left pending. Members also heard SB 2753, a major proposal to create a continuous in-person voting period by combining early voting and election day into one uninterrupted period, with a committee substitute making it a pilot and permissive. Supporters said it could simplify administration and improve security, while opponents warned it would increase costs, require more staffing and equipment, delay results, and create logistical problems for counties. The committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 505 would let certain election stakeholders request explanations of irregularities from election officials and, if unresolved, escalate the matter to the Secretary of State for audit or possible conservatorship. Supporters framed it as a tool for accountability and transparency, while opponents called it overly broad and vulnerable to abuse. The bill was left pending. The committee also took up HB 311, which would expand online voter registration to first-time registrants and direct state agencies to develop a pathway for Texans without a driver’s license to register online. Supporters argued it would modernize the process, reduce errors, and save money, while opponents said first-time applicants still need a wet signature and raised concerns about signature verification and implementation. Due to the late hour and floor deadline, testimony was cut off, the names of remaining witnesses were read into the record, and the bill was left pending before the committee adjourned.

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• But the increase needs to be reasonable. There's one proposed increase that just isn't.
• One of the reasons for all of the vacancies is that there has been no process for removal.
• And it's not, you know, they are general concepts that don't really have the force of law.
• We say you may do this rather than force a 'shall.'
• Transparency, better reliability, and reasonable rates.