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• <01:48:33.600> facility<01:48:33.920> in is in our care in a secure facility in is
• talking about a capital security bill. talking about a capital security bill.
• negotiations for the capital security negotiations for the capital security will<02:33:55.600>
• ,<03:43:30.160> and counterterrorism, security, and counterterrorism, security, and stability
• democratic partnership and security democratic partnership and security cooperation. >> Further

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up House File 4138, a bill aimed at limiting harmful social media features for children and requiring parental involvement for minors using platforms in Minnesota. Early on, members reconsidered and then adopted the Smith amendment (A13) after first rejecting a narrower amendment to the amendment (A18) on a 67-67 tie. Representative Bonner then offered a technical amendment (A14) to address liability and drafting concerns, but withdrew it after saying it contained an unintended drafting error and could create legal problems, including issues around data collection and rulemaking. During third reading debate, supporters described the bill as a first step to protect children from addictive social media design, online exploitation, and harmful data practices. Representative Scott said the bill would require parental consent and limit addictive features for child accounts, while emphasizing that the consent language must be prominent and that the bill’s effective date would not begin until next July. Representative Enen, Representative Feist, Representative Greenman, and others backed the measure as a bipartisan effort to hold big tech accountable and protect kids, though Greenman also noted that the legislature had not shown the same willingness to confront gun violence. Opponents and skeptics raised concerns that the bill relies on parents understanding complex legal and technical terms, that it may not fully protect children, and that it could still leave gaps around liability and privacy. Representative Leeing questioned why the bill does not simply restrict addictive features for all children and asked about parental waivers and location tracking; Scott responded that the bill uses IP address information and does not specifically address liability waivers, but said the measure is a policy choice intended to empower parents. The debate ended with broad support from several members, and the bill was presented as likely to pass, though no final vote on the bill itself was included in the excerpt.

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• the lobby corps, who are most exposed when a security threat arises.
• security threat would arise. security threat would arise.
• Anxiety regarding AI's impact on privacy and job security is rising.
• AI's impact on privacy and job security AI's impact on privacy and job security is<02:13:05.840>
• grader that came to tour the Capitol grader that came to tour the Capitol yesterday<03:18:40.560

Keywords: 981, all

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• that we ever locked down the door in a residence better than we could lock it up in a... inside the Capitol
• forensic versus maximum security, they may have more up-to-date information. information that I would
• The room and so forth, and they look down and say, wow, you have access to a bunch of social security
• And when they log in, they're in a secure connection.
• So they have all the same. security protections as someone sitting in the office.

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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• negotiated agreement so that Democrats and Republicans will be working together at the Minnesota State Capitol
• Henry of KSTP asked how Aaron Paul not challenging affects the reasoning for not showing up to the Capitol
• Yeah, all of the deals that get reached at the Minnesota State Capitol have to be in writing, and we
• Democrats are not tense; we want to go to the Capitol.
• It's our aim to come to an agreement where we can work together at the Capitol.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: Minnesota House Democrats reacted to the Minnesota Supreme Court’s ruling that a quorum in the House is 68, saying the decision confirms that neither party can act alone and that Republicans and Democrats must negotiate to organize the chamber. They argued that the GOP’s actions over the prior two weeks were illegitimate once Secretary of State Steve Simon determined there was no quorum, and said all committee activity and the election of a presiding officer during that period were not valid. A major focus was the status of Rep. Brad Tabke’s seat in Shakopee. Democrats said Republicans were trying to use a temporary one-seat advantage to oust Tabke despite his election win, recount victory, and court ruling, which they said found it mathematically impossible that he lost. They said they would not return to the Capitol unless Republicans agreed not to remove him and to respect the voters’ will. Democrats said they were still open to a negotiated power-sharing deal and emphasized that such agreements should be in writing. They described their current offer as allowing Republicans to run the chamber while they hold a one-seat advantage, with committee members from the DFL not voting, and then moving to full power sharing if the House returns to a tie. They said the special election timeline was not changed by the court ruling and that the governor could still issue the writ on February 5, with the session having begun on January 14.

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• Please rise for the invocation to be delivered by State Minister Scott Wall, Capitol Commission, Texas
• But my request today is that each person who enters this Capitol would sense your presence through the
• The sergeants, the Capitol tour guides, the pages, the parliamentarians, the Secretary of the Senate,
• They are the best team in the Capitol.
• They are the best team in the Capitol. Thankful for you.

Bills: SCR7

Keywords: legislature, adjournment, permissions, Texas Constitution, session, legislative authority

Summary: The Texas Senate convened for the opening of the 89th Legislature with an invocation, roll call, and certification of the newly elected senators. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock administered the oath of office to the senators-elect, and Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott addressed the chamber, emphasizing priorities such as foster care, the budget, border security, school choice, and maintaining Texas’s economic growth and constitutional principles. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick also welcomed members and guests, noted the Senate’s bipartisan culture, and highlighted the chamber’s organization for the session. The Senate then held its organizational election for President Pro Tempore. Senator Tan Parker nominated Senator Brandon Creighton, and Senator Paul Bettencourt seconded the nomination, both praising Creighton’s background, legislative record, and leadership. The chamber voted by standing vote to elect Creighton, who was then escorted to the front and sworn in as President Pro Tempore by State Minister Scott Wall. Creighton delivered remarks about his family, his time as a Senate messenger, and his priorities for the session, including education, border issues, energy, and Texas sovereignty. After the leadership election, the Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7, granting permission for either house to adjourn for more than three days during the specified January period. The resolution passed by a recorded vote of 31 ayes and no nays. The Senate then adopted a motion by Senator Zaffirini to recess until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, after a caucus at 10 a.m. in the Betty King Room.

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• Would they write their Social Security number inside? I mean, it's really not spelled out.
• We've been a national model for safe, secure mail voting for decades.
• This increases election security.
• And our security staff, Joe and Tina, thank you. And our pages and others, you're great.
• Can we hear it for our security team, Joe, and all of his team that's keeping safety down here?

Keywords: 1182, all

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• From our school boards and the Texas Capitol to the halls of Congress and the White House, SEAT has made
• And today, that is the Texas Capitol.
• We're at the Capitol today to hold them to this vision that we hold for our Texas.
• We're at the Capitol today to hold them to this vision that we hold for our Texas.
• we are to solve So thank you so much for joining us today, and you're going to see us around the Capitol

Summary: Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) held an advocacy day at the Texas Capitol with more than 300 young Texans and allies to press lawmakers on education policy. Speakers framed the event around student visibility in policymaking and criticized recent Texas actions on school vouchers, book bans, and legislation affecting LGBTQ students and classroom content. Representative Donna Howard briefly attended and voiced support for students having a seat at the table, citing a prior effort to add a student to a school board as an example of the kind of participation SEAT is seeking. Several student speakers described how voucher expansion threatens public schools and argued that public education is being underfunded and undermined rather than failing on its own. Others focused on LGBTQ inclusion, saying bills such as SB 12 and SB 13 would erase queer students’ experiences and make schools less safe and welcoming. One speaker also condemned book bans and censorship, arguing that students need access to diverse books and honest, inclusive education to think critically and feel represented. SEAT executive director Cameron Samuels closed by describing the group’s earlier organizing against book bans and internet restrictions and by connecting that work to broader demands for public schools, student rights, and safety. The event did not include any legislative vote or formal committee action; it was an advocacy press conference aimed at influencing lawmakers during the session.

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• Please join me in welcoming them to the Capitol, and I do hope you will get the opportunity to learn
• Please join me in welcoming them to the Capitol, and I do hope you will get the opportunity to learn
• Please join me in welcoming them to the Capitol, and I do hope you will get the opportunity to learn
• Please join me in welcoming them to the Capitol, and I do hope you will get the opportunity to learn
• Please join me in welcoming them to the Capitol, and I do hope you will get the opportunity to learn

Keywords: 981, all

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• Welcome to the Capitol. They're here on my left side.
• Oftentimes, I joke with people when I come into the Capitol.
• Of the Capitol, I'm surrounded by people with frowny faces.
• They will be hosting a celebration after session today in Capitol Room 317.
• And I know that there are many in this Capitol community who will miss him dearly.

Summary: The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine procedural motions, including unanimous consent requests and a re-referral of AB 506. The chamber then moved through a series of guest introductions and second-reading items before taking up several resolutions recognizing awareness days and cultural observances. Members adopted ACR 41 on Down Syndrome Awareness Week/Day and HR 24 on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month after extensive bipartisan remarks focused on family experiences, inclusion, bullying, funding for services, and support for people with disabilities. The Assembly also adopted ACR 48 recognizing Women in STEM Day, ACR 49 recognizing California STEM Robotics Day, HR 18 celebrating Nauruze, and ACR 2 marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Each resolution drew co-authors and supportive comments from members across the aisle. The body then debated and passed AB 248, which would remove the state wage cap on county jail inmate labor and allow counties more discretion; supporters framed it as local control and rehabilitation, while opponents argued it would raise costs and conflict with voter sentiment. The Assembly also passed AB 100, a budget-process measure moving a large package of bills to the Senate, and used a substituted roll call for the remaining related bills. Consent calendar items were approved, and the chamber concluded with multiple adjournments in memory, including tributes to Eric Lopez, Johnny D. Giles, and Roger Diamond, before adjourning until March 24, 2025.

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• Johns County Day at the Capitol.
• Foundation, Matt Caldwell, Chuck Hatcher, and many of the other supporters you've seen around the Capitol
• They come from all over Florida and are part of the AMI Kids Day at the Capitol.
• But seriously, senators, today and tomorrow we are celebrating Manatee County Days at the Capitol.
• We are happy to see them and They may be around the Capitol today and you may run into them.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• SCR 19 substitute allows a replica to be constructed outside of the historic Capitol grounds in accordance
• testify in strong support of SCR 19, which authorizes the placement of the Texas Life Monument on the Capitol
• One day I hope to have children of my own and walk with them through the Capitol grounds, showing them
• I respectfully urge you to support this resolution and help place this meaningful monument on our Capitol
• Similarly, it would not be wrong for us to commemorate and have a reminder at our Capitol of the miraculous

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• substantively similar provisions that require the department administration to place a plaque on the Capitol
• substantively similar provisions that require the department administration to place a plaque on the Capitol
• substantively similar provisions that require the department administration to place a plaque on the Capitol
• was late because I, this time of year, realize how much I don't know where all the rooms are in the Capitol
• Capitol Mall for in recognition of the Capitol Mall for in recognition of the sacrifices<00:13:29.720

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That little bit of economic security meant I didn't have to choose between taking care of my kids at
• If you care about our security or the children we serve, you will vote against this bill.
• If you care about our<00:48:47.839> security<00:48:48.400> or<00:48:48.720> the<
• 00:48:48.960> children<00:48:49.359> we<00:48:49.599> serve, our security or the
• “These folks had to come for 20 years to the Capitol to testify.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• Um, if so, I'm concerned because I worked as a volunteer in the counting center in the Capitol, this
• Um, if so, I'm concerned because I worked as a volunteer in the counting center in the Capitol, this
• stations, so they're pretty secure. stations, so they're pretty secure.
• <01:59:47.599> Um we're balancing access with security.
• Um we're balancing access with security.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2246, which would expand public financial disclosure requirements. The State Ethics Commission strongly supported the bill, saying broader disclosure could help restore public trust and potentially deter corruption, and it offered a clarifying amendment to make clear the requirement applies to board and commission members rather than all employees of listed agencies. Several organizations and individuals also testified in support. A committee member asked about the amendment, and the commission explained it was intended as a clarification rather than a substantive change. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2250, which would add homeless facilities to the locations covered by the drug-free-zone offense for promoting controlled substances. The Public Defender opposed the measure, arguing that many homeless facilities are unmarked and not easily identifiable, creating notice, fairness, and due process concerns and risking arbitrary enforcement. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying it targets distributors rather than users, that notice can be proven through evidence, and that the law is aimed at protecting vulnerable people in shelters and similar facilities. In questioning, senators asked how homeless facilities would be identified and whether the bill would cover all shelter models; the prosecutor said the definition is cross-referenced in statute and must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii and other groups testified in opposition, while several service and advocacy groups testified in support. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2325, which would allow courts to review and potentially reduce sentences for certain juvenile offenders after 15 years if the person is not a danger to the community. Judiciary staff said the court supports the bill’s intent but noted Hawaii’s indeterminate sentencing structure leaves no alternative sentence for a court to reduce to, suggesting the measure may need structural sentencing changes or could instead be directed to the Hawaii Paroling Authority. Public defender representatives and youth-justice advocates supported the bill, emphasizing rehabilitation, adolescent brain development, trauma, and the need for a meaningful opportunity for release. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Simpson told Colorado Politics in December, “I work with folks at the Capitol today who still recall
• Do you ever miss coming into the Capitol and advocating?" And he said, "Heck no."
• community about for a couple of months and help them make contact with the necessary people in DPA to secure
• 58.560> space<01:54:58.800> in<01:54:59.119> this<01:54:59.360> our to secure
• uh the space in this our to secure uh the space in this our public<01:55:00.000> building<01:

Keywords: 981, all

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• a simple, smart solution that gives home builders like Habitat for Humanity the transparency and security
• To put the size of this project into perspective, the Capitol Park here in Sacramento is 40 acres in
• The project will be the size of over 100 Capitol Parks.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard a long series of housing, land use, infrastructure, and local governance bills, beginning without a quorum and briefly operating as a subcommittee until members arrived. SB 1003 by Senator Grayson would create an Infrastructure Partnership Financing Program to help local governments and developers fund infill housing infrastructure; it drew support from housing advocates and senior housing groups, while Senator Seyarto questioned whether the state would actually fund another program. The bill passed 3-1 and remained on call. The committee then adopted a consent calendar containing SB 1169, SB 1086, SB 1126, and SB 1439 through SB 1442. SB 1014, also by Senator Grayson, would require local jurisdictions to provide early estimates of on-site and off-site improvements and limit later surprise requirements; supporters said it would reduce costly late-stage changes, while the City of San Mateo and county/city groups raised concerns about estimates being too speculative at the preliminary application stage. It passed 4-2 and remained on call. SB 1036, another Grayson bill, would require credit for prior site uses under the Mitigation Fee Act for redevelopment projects; it had broad support and passed unanimously. SB 1145 would streamline CEQA and surplus land procedures for the Concord Naval Weapons Station reuse project; supporters emphasized the long-planned 10,000-home transit-oriented redevelopment and labor agreements, while housing legal groups sought stronger affordability enforcement. The bill passed 6-0. The committee also heard SB 908 by Senator Wiener, which would streamline permits for energy-code-compliant window replacements and limit local and HOA design restrictions; supporters framed it as a way to lower energy bills and help affordable housing providers, while local government groups warned about overbroad state preemption and possible litigation exposure. It passed 3-1 and remained on call. SB 1172 by Senator Hurtado would place guardrails on tax-sharing consultant agreements, with the City of Shafter and League of California Cities supporting the measure as a taxpayer protection; it passed 4-0 and remained on call. SB 1379 by Senator Cervantes would separate the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner and create an independent medical examiner in response to high in-custody death rates; supporters cited transparency and public trust, while the sheriff’s association and county representatives argued it would override local control and increase costs. The bill passed 4-1 and remained on call. SB 1283 by Senator Ashby would expand ministerial approval for EV charging stations to include canopies and on-site energy storage; supporters said it would modernize permitting and help fill charging gaps, while cities and counties raised safety, liability, and local review concerns. It passed 4-0 and remained on call. Later, SB 1414 by Senator Reyes proposed an independent redistricting commission for San Bernardino County. Supporters from Common Cause and the League of Women Voters said it would improve transparency and remove conflicts of interest from supervisorial map-drawing, while the county opposed the bill, citing its existing advisory commission and an estimated $2 million implementation cost. Senators Ashby and Arreguín voiced support for independent redistricting, and the committee continued discussion as the transcript ended.

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• demands, and population continue to grow, we need to recognize energy solutions that are diverse, secure
• I cannot say that's the case in many other places inside of the Capitol halls of any other state, especially
• I cannot say that's the case in many other places inside of the Capitol halls of any other state, especially

Summary: The committee first handled Senate confirmations, hearing two support waivers from the Florida Swimming Pool Association, and then voted to recommend confirmation of all appointees in a block vote. It then took up several bills, adopting amendments and reporting each measure favorably: CS/SB 462 on transportation, which included FDOT authority over speed limits, EV-related funding, MPO changes, workforce grants, and an I-4 widening report; SB 1574 on energy infrastructure investment, creating a PSC mechanism for renewable natural gas infrastructure cost recovery; SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, limiting local government energy-source restrictions; and SB 726 on swatting, adding liability for prosecution/investigation costs and restitution for injuries or property damage. The committee also approved CS/SB 496 on timeshare management and CS/SB 1076 on roof contracting, both with technical or clarifying amendments. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 408 on thoroughbred permit holders and decoupling live racing from gaming licenses at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs. Senator Burgess presented a strike-all amendment that would delay decoupling for seven years, with a three-year notice period and a four-year guarantee of racing and current purse/breeder award structures. The sponsor and supporters said the longer runway was intended to create room for negotiations and align Florida with other pari-mutuel operations. The committee heard extensive public testimony, overwhelmingly opposed, from horsemen, breeders, veterinarians, farm owners, sales companies, and related businesses who warned the bill would reduce racing, depress breeding, threaten tens of thousands of jobs, and harm a major agricultural industry. A few speakers, including representatives of the Miccosukee Tribe, opposed the bill as a casino expansion that would benefit out-of-state interests and undermine existing gaming arrangements. No final vote on SB 408 was taken in the portion provided, and the committee continued public testimony after a recess.

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• It is roughly 12:35 p.m., and we are in Room G15 at the Capitol. A quorum is present.
• And this is a version of a governor's recommendation for additional staffing in the securities unit under
• <00:01:46.960> unit<00:01:47.360> under staffing in the securities unit under staffing
• in the securities unit under financial<00:01:48.560> institutions<00:01:49.200> at<00:
• Senate File 2216 includes a portion of the securities staffing package put forward in the governor's

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In fact, we saw some of your dancers at the State Capitol for Trio. Guadalupe Day, yes.
• Secure file exchange, so these are, if you're not familiar with that, it's like Sharelink, OneDrive,
• How much money do you directly have in Homeland Security for Disaster Relief.
• So, they use secure file sharing services that, they use.
• So, those are secure document sharing systems.

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• Through this structure, we've helped more than 2,000 families secure housing and directed over $17 million
• Yet it's still up to each LTRG to secure office space, build fiduciary systems, cover administration,
• As you probably got wind of, there's a lot happening in the Capitol this week and every day after.

Summary: The joint Senate and Assembly select committee hearing focused on the challenges facing California nonprofits in 2025 and possible state responses. Opening remarks emphasized the sector’s size and importance, the impact of federal funding disruptions and tax policy changes, and the need for stronger public-private partnerships, especially in disaster response and recovery. Witnesses from community foundations, food banks, Cal OES, long-term recovery groups, CalNonprofits, and nonprofit finance organizations described funding uncertainty, delayed reimbursements, reduced indirect cost coverage, staffing strain, and the effects of climate disasters and immigration-related fear on service delivery. Testimony highlighted several policy ideas, including advance payments for state grants and contracts, prompt payment standards, sustainable indirect cost rates, contract flexibility in emergencies, streamlined registration and reporting, and a possible new Office of Nonprofit Empowerment to serve as a central point of contact and coordination within state government. Speakers also described how nonprofits and VOAD networks support wildfire response and long-term recovery, but noted that recovery groups often lack stable operating funding even when they are recognized as best practice. A food bank leader described federal food aid cuts and disruptions to deliveries, while other witnesses stressed that nonprofits are increasingly forced to use reserves, loans, or service reductions to manage cash flow gaps. Committee members generally expressed support for the sector and asked how the state could better partner with nonprofits during both disasters and budget crises. Several members raised the possibility of incremental steps if full legislative changes are not immediately feasible, and witnesses suggested pilots, better sharing of best practices, and stronger state leadership on payment timelines. Public commenters echoed the need for better contracting practices, support for community-based organizations, and attention to nonprofit worker compensation and protections. No formal votes or committee actions were taken in the hearing, which concluded with adjournment.