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• They all have full voting rights.
• They all have full voting rights.
• They all have full voting rights.
• A vote in favor of HB 2061 is a vote against racism in our schools. ...identity.
• A vote in favor of HB 2061 is a vote against racism in our schools.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The appointees up as a group today in a block vote unless there's specific request for a separate vote
• We need more time to work out this divorce vote.
• Please vote. No slot machines and one arm Bent. Bandits don't vote. We ought to.
• Please vote now Senate bill 408.
• And by your Vote CS for SB 408, is reported favorably. >> Does any senator wish to be recorded as voting

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• frame for voting and has made voting frame for voting and has made voting easier<04:32:15.800>
• Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 15-minute vote.
• Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 15-minute vote.
• This will be a five-minute vote. Vote. [Unclear audio]. Let. [Music]. [Unclear audio].
• This will be a five-minute vote. Vote. [Unclear audio]. [Music]. Up. [Unclear audio].

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The vote is now open. The vote is about to close.
• The vote is now open. Vote about to close.
• The vote is now open.
• The vote is now open. The vote is now closed by a vote of 54 in the affirmative, 3 in the negative.
• The vote is now open. Votes about to close.

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• discussion he Vice chair voting on HB discussion he Vice chair voting on HB 1337<03:37:32.600> HD1
• One no vote for Rep. Alos. Any other no votes? Okay, seeing none. Recommendations adopted.
• Chair and Vice Chair vote: I. Chair and Vice Chair vote: I. Representative Grandinetti: I.
• Any no votes? No vote. No reservations. Any no votes? No vote for Rep. Alos? Any other votes?
• Noting no votes from Representatives Hussey and Reyes Oda. Any other no votes? No vote for Rep.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• They say voting isn't a way to get exactly what you want.
• As it is, please vote no on it. Thank you.
• If this committee decides to vote on...
• Please vote no on this bill.
• I strongly urge you to vote against HB1106. To vote in favor is being complicit in that abuse.

Bills: HB1106, HB3284, HB541, HB713, HB1403, HB1586, HB1942, HB2070, HB2844, HB2851, HB3151, HB3749, HB3940, HB3963, HB4454, HB4466, HB4795, HB5154, HB5394, SB1357, HB1052, HB4099, HB4638, HB5147

Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health

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• By your vote, CS for Senate Bill 214 is reported favorably. Thank you, Senator McClain.
• Roll call vote on CS for Senate Bill 1266. Roll call vote on CS for Senate Bill 1266.
• By your vote, CS for Senate Bill 1266 is reported favorably. Thank you.
• Senate Bill 694 allows Florida to close this chapter with integrity.
• By your vote, CS for Senate Bill 694 is reported favorably. Well done. Thank you.

Bills: S0214, S0694, S1266

Keywords: special districts, funding, financial assistance, rural community, state agency, economic development, compensation, wrongful conviction, civil rights, historic injustice, reparation, cybersecurity, internships, workforce development, education, economic growth

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered three bills. First, SB 214 by Senator McLean, a rural access bill for special districts, was amended to allow independent special districts in rural areas to receive certain state and federal financial assistance payments directly for verified work rather than relying on reimbursement. Testimony in support came from representatives of water and sewer entities and the Florida Association of Special Districts. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 214 favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1266 by Senator Collada on cybersecurity internships and workforce readiness. The bill was amended to create a cybersecurity experiential learning opportunity and clearance readiness program within the Department of Commerce, working with Cyber Florida at USF. A proposed amendment to the amendment was withdrawn by Senator Bernard. With no opposition noted, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 1266 favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 694 by Senator Bracey Davis, which provides compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for wrongful convictions and related harms. The bill was presented as a justice and redress measure, with supportive testimony from Delatry Hollinger and comments from Senator Smith and the chair praising the effort. The committee reported CS/SB 694 favorably, and then adjourned without further business.

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• Chair, just explaining my vote. Mr. Chair, just explaining my vote.
• I encourage all my colleagues to vote aye. And with that, I probably vote aye.
• I think you can make the announcement by your vote. By your vote.
• By your vote, By your vote of six ayes, three nays, zero present, and one absent, you do, uh, you have
• Members, by your vote of eight, aye, zero present and one absent, percent. vote of eight eyes, one nay

Bills: SB1137, SB1200, SB1419, SB1447, SB1560, SCM1004

Keywords: underground utilities, utility locating, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, excavation safety, damage prevention, one-call center, locate request, white lining, large project coordination, buried infrastructure, subsurface utilities, utility marking, locator wire, locator strip, interactive positive response system, landlord duties, apartment community, mobile home park

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• By your vote Cs for Cs for Senate Bill 3 or 4 will be reported favorably.
• By your vote.
• By your vote Senate Bill 6 will be reported favorably and one more Bill.
• I'm gonna vote against it.
• I'm gonna vote against because I stand behind the bill that I passed.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Chair and vice chair<01:23:25.440> vote<01:23:25.760> I.
• chair vote I. Representative Chun. chair vote I. Representative Chun. >> Hi.
• Chair and Vice Chair voting aye. Are there any reservations or no votes?
• Chair and Vice Chair voting aye. Are there any nos or reservations?
• Seeing none, Vice Chair, please take the vote. Uh, House Bill 1982.

Bills: HB1924, HB2121, HB1928, HB1979, HB1650, HB1543, HB1981, HB1982

Keywords: mattress recycling, waste management, producer responsibility, environmental health, steafardship program, electronic cigarettes, disposable devices, environmental protection, plastic pollution, lithium batteries, pollution control, public health, deposit beverage container, bottle bill, container deposit law, container redemption, recycling refund, extended producer responsibility, EPR, deposit return system

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to waste, recycling, and environmental review. On HB 1924, which would establish a mattress stewardship program, the Department of Health said it stood on written testimony and offered comments, while Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and one individual supported the bill and the International Sleep Products Association opposed it. No questions were raised and the committee moved on. A large portion of the hearing focused on HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale of disposable vapes in Hawaii. The Department of Health supported the measure but suggested the bill may be better placed in a different part of state law because the cited waste-management section regulates products after consumption, while still praising the effort to remove disposable vapes from the market and environment. Testimony in strong support came from the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii Youth Council, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii COPD Coalition, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, the City and County of Honolulu, and many individuals; supporters emphasized youth vaping, toxic waste, lithium battery fire risks, and environmental harm. There was at least one opposing individual and the International Sleep Products Association was listed in opposition. The committee noted there were many written testimonies and no immediate vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 1928 on the deposit beverage container recycling program. The Department of Health stood on written testimony. The Solid Waste Task Force of Hawaii Environmental Change Agents and Upstream supported the bill but urged amendments to better integrate reuse and reusables, strengthen enforcement, clarify definitions, and protect existing redemption centers. The Hawaii Food Industry Association supported the concept of a backdrop program but preferred strengthening the existing program and raised concerns about undefined fees, existing infrastructure, and future audit costs. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the bill, and the chair said the measure needs work and that decision-making would occur in a few days. Finally, the committee took up HB 979 on environmental review and HB 1650 on environmental assessments. For HB 979, OPSD offered amendments, HCDA supported the bill but suggested clarifying the affordable-housing definition, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative supported it, and Earthjustice was asked about the court process for environmental challenges; the chair asked about shortening the challenge period and the relationship between environmental court, the intermediate court of appeals, and the Supreme Court. For HB 1650, OPSD and the State Historic Preservation Division stood on written testimony, OHA asked to retain historic sites, and several groups and individuals testified in support or opposition. Opponents argued that removing Wiki special district and historic sites from Chapter 343 trigger language would weaken environmental review and risk impacts to iwi kūpuna and historic resources.

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• They've also created the Commonwealth's uncrewed aircraft system, or UAS, integration program, equipped
• The team is also developing and integrating sensor technology for counter-uncrewed aircraft systems that
• initiatives that will move the Commonwealth forward into successful advanced air mobility, or AAM, integration
• Also, I want to just mention in March, the Massport Board voted on...
• Also, I want to just mention in March, the Massport Board voted on a new fee structure, effective July

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held an informational hearing with invited testimony from MassDOT leadership, the MBTA, Massport, and the state’s Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office. MassDOT officials outlined work across highways, rail and transit, the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and aeronautics, emphasizing major capital spending, bridge and roadway programs, transit grants, rail expansion, airport safety, and modernization efforts. They highlighted Chapter 90 and municipal grant programs, the Compass Rail and West-East Rail efforts, RMV upgrades such as electronic titles and driver licensing systems, and aeronautics work on airport pavement, drones, and advanced air mobility. Committee members focused on safety, service access, and project implementation. Questions to MassDOT covered automated enforcement and rising roadway fatalities, the Allston multimodal project’s federal funding, Complete Streets access for rural communities, and South Coast Rail staffing and future electrification. The RMV was asked about the Work and Family Mobility Act, Real ID demand, and appointment access, especially in Metro West. Members also raised concerns about South Coast Rail operations, Keolis staffing, and whether the Stoughton route remains part of future plans; MassDOT and MBTA officials said they are working on staffing, service reliability, and long-term expansion, while noting that nothing is off the table for future rail improvements. MBTA General Manager Phil Eng reported progress including workforce growth, elimination of subway speed restrictions, expanded reduced-fare access, bus network redesign, South Coast Rail launch, and commuter rail signal upgrades. He said the agency is pursuing a new commuter rail operating contract designed to support future regional rail, electrification, and higher-frequency service, while maintaining service and workforce stability amid funding uncertainty. Members also asked about fare collection data privacy and the impact of state funding levels; Eng said the MBTA needs the governor’s proposed funding to preserve service and staffing, and that the fare system’s data are encrypted and handled through a secure vendor system. Massport CEO Rich Davey reported record activity at Logan, Worcester, and the cruise and maritime facilities, along with major capital and climate investments such as sustainable aviation fuel planning, shore power at Flynn Cruiseport, renewable diesel, and expanded ground transportation. He said Massport is planning for continued passenger growth and managing congestion through parking, HOV, and curbside changes, while monitoring federal policy, tariffs, and air traffic control staffing issues. Federal Funds Director Quentin Palfrey described the administration’s efforts to secure federal infrastructure dollars, citing about $9 billion in federal awards since the start of the administration, including major transportation grants for the Cape Cod Bridges, Allston, West-East Rail, North Station drawbridge replacement, roadway safety, and clean school buses. He warned that changing federal policies, grant delays, and possible future congressional actions create uncertainty, but said the office is working case-by-case with municipalities and agencies to protect awarded funds and find alternative financing where needed.

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• today, but what I can tell you, if you remember last session, there was a performance audit that was voted
• Thank you very much, Commissioner. there was a performance audit that was voted on and approved on the
• This supports the national goal of creating integrated talent systems that improve access and outcomes
• This supports the national goal of creating integrated talent systems that improve access and outcomes
• Finally, the Data Systems Integration Task Force is developing a public-facing dashboard focused on shared

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Budget Section’s Commerce and Legal Services Division met to review the Department of Commerce base budget for the 2027-29 biennium and to receive an update on Commerce programs. Legislative Council staff first walked the committee through the “blue sheet” base budget summary, explaining the major line items, the large share of federal grant authority in Commerce’s budget, and the continuing appropriations that support several Commerce funds. Members asked how grant funding is coordinated across agencies, and staff said collaboration varies by program but is strong in areas like UAS and LIHEAP. Commerce Commissioner Chris Schilken then presented on current activities, focusing heavily on grant administration, transparency, and economic development programs. Members questioned how grant applicants are selected, whether Commerce tracks applications and return on investment, and how long grant awards take to reach recipients. The commissioner said Commerce uses scoring criteria, outside reviewers, a minimum 30-day application window, and typically completes awards within two to three months. A lengthy exchange followed over whether Commerce should open some grants only to intended recipients versus running competitive application processes; Commerce said it follows best-practice grantmaking and that its attorney in the Attorney General’s office approved that approach. Commerce also highlighted the North Dakota Development Fund, citing long-term investment and job creation results, examples such as Red Trail Energy, Packet Digital, Valiance, Corvent Medical, child care loans, and the Automate ND program. Members asked about acceptable failures, lessons learned, regional economic development coordination, and the expansion of the fund into non-primary sectors. Workforce Director Katie Ralston Howell then outlined a statewide workforce ecosystem review, a new governor’s workforce sub-cabinet, and three task forces focused on simplifying entry, warm handoffs, and data integration. She discussed the in-demand occupations list, Workforce Pell, apprenticeships, and efforts to better connect students with employers and higher education. Commerce also briefly reviewed housing programs and a new housing sub-cabinet. No votes were taken; the committee simply received testimony, asked questions, and adjourned after setting up the next meeting to hear the Attorney General budget in June.

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• All right. yes I will vote Yes represent muns yes yes I will vote Yes represent muns yes representative
• Representative Cells voted yes. Representative Griffin voted yes. Representative Sweeney voted yes.
• Representative Eel voted yes. Representative Muns voted yes. Representative Rung voted yes.
• Representative Wier voted yes. Chairman Maguire voted yes. The motion passed, 9 to 0.
• Representative Rang voted yes. Representative Maguire voted yes.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard an overview from the Agriculture Commissioner on the department’s major divisions and staffing. He described the Office of the Commissioner, Agricultural Development, Pesticides, Regulatory Services, Weights and Measures, Animal Industry, Plant Industry, and Soil Conservation, noting that many programs are federally funded or supported by dedicated fees and fines. He said the department has 44 full-time positions plus one DoIT employee shared with other agencies, and that HR services are now contracted through Administrative Services. He also explained that Soil Conservation is administratively attached to the department and funded through Moose Plate grants and county contributions, not direct state funding. Members asked about specific program functions and issues, including weights and measures inspections, animal health, bird flu response, internships, invasive species, and the Big E/New Hampshire building. The commissioner said weights and measures covers nearly all commercial measuring devices and products sold by weight, and that inspectors are currently part-time police officers, though the department is discussing removing that requirement. He said the department is actively involved in bird flu monitoring, including regular calls with USDA and the state veterinarian and collecting milk samples from dairy farms. On invasive species, he focused on Japanese knotweed and bittersweet, saying the department has only one staff person working on the issue, mainly as a coordinator with DOT and towns, and that eradication is extremely difficult. He also said the department does not run student internships and refers inquiries to UNH Cooperative Extension. The committee discussed budget and revenue issues, including three new general fund positions, one of which is the assistant commissioner and another a biological scientist for invasive species. The commissioner said the department had been in “triage mode,” that an assistant commissioner was needed because of workload, and that the department is a net positive to the General Fund each year. He said some fees and fines have not been updated in decades and would require legislation to change, including a proposed $5 fee for each animal database certificate to help fund a system that costs about $250,000 annually to maintain. In response to questions about budget reductions, he said the department protected personnel, reduced the cost-of-care fund, fair grants, and land preservation funding to about $25,000 each, and did not plan to buy new vehicles or computers. He also said he could not support including the $50,000 Conservation District resilience grant program in his budget under the current reduction targets, though he remained hopeful it might be funded another way.

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• have not gotten the bill referred to us in time and I understand that Chair Scott is going to do the vote
• It's important for transparency, for the integrity of what it means to have an open government.
• She asked for a vote on adoption of the A1 amendment.
• process, and upholds judicial integrity process, and upholds judicial integrity without<01:12:08.880
• So I think this is voting in its favor.

Bills: HF2233, HF1999, HF1995, HF1614, HF2781, HF1775, HF1316, HF2127, HF2521, HF689, HF2380, HF1273

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• you to vote ITL on SB36. Thank you. you to vote ITL on SB36. Thank you.
• Please vote ITL and let's get weeks.
• last quick thing in my um integrative last quick thing in my um integrative pain<01:36:30.800>
• > pain<01:36:39.120> care We're focusing on integrative pain care We're focusing on integrative
• ><01:39:45.280> care when our integrative pain care when our integrative pain care committee,<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• a vote sunny side up. a vote sunny side up.
• Um so I would recommend a no vote. vote. vote. >> Chair<00:20:51.919> Anderson.
• on a tie vote.
• A tie vote is my understanding tie vote.
• So, you know, we all voted<01:35:48.880> on<01:35:49.120> the voted on the voted on the

Bills: HF3579, HF3549, HF3548, HF4388, HF3566

Keywords: eggs, donation, quality assurance, food assistance, charitable programs, agriculture, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, rotational grazing, grazing management, livestock, pasture management, soil health, erosion control

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• riders that were terminated. into the committee but not adopted in the work group and we will then vote
• Item number two, to integrate additional functionality to a risk risk management system is adopted.
• Item number one, 3.2 million and five FTEs is adopted for election security and integrity.
• related only to state agencies of higher education contingency rider for Senate Bill 17 98 members this vote
• That was substituting general revenue for the unclaimed refunds of motorists. to vote fuel tax.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• , we should be able to act quickly to make lawful arrest and to prevent more violence rather than voting
• part of the U.S. government is the chief law enforcement agency over domestic security, border, integrity
• An interesting program that we started about 2.20, twenty-three's, the Bite back border integrity, traffic
• can see that we have an executive committee, but everybody that's represented on this chart is a voting
• They percolate up to a domestic security executive group, the votes on those issues, those funding issues

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Today we will be discussing our charge on securing critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity
• So when an integrator—say whichever name they come with, they can be a U.S.
• And the vote they get is who gets what of the limited capacity we have.
• And the vote they get is who gets what of the limited capacity we have.
• How about, who wants to go first, y'all, vote a coin? I think that's your call, is it? Mr.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• <01:06:40.640> in integrity in integrity in education<01:06:42.520> some<01:06:42.760><
• Designed to integrate student supports.
• We recommended no vote on HF 22. Thank you.
• We recommended no vote on HF 22. Thank you.
• We recommended no vote on HF 22. Thank you. Thank you.

Keywords: 1183, house