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• Trust, transparency, and voluntary participation are not obstacles to public health.
• Trust, transparency, and voluntary participation are not obstacles to public health.
• Trust, transparency, and voluntary participation are not obstacles to public health.
• Public trust in government has been eroded due to various controversies and instances of incompetence
• The public trust in government has been eroded due to various controversies and instances of incompetence

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• land use.
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• We know from public polling that one-third of Minnesotans would be more likely to use public transit
• We know from public polling that one-third of Minnesotans would be more likely to use public transit
• We know from public polling that one-third of Minnesotans would be more likely to use public transit

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• The 3,600-acre Springwood Ranch was purchased by the Trust for Public Land in March 2023.
• WPC is a public policy think tank.
• Now, one of the challenges is that most of the unhealthy forests are on federal land.
• They have that knowledge and we should, you know, put the trust in them.
• They have that knowledge and we should, you know, put the trust in them.

Committee: Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources

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• And when it comes to opportunity, we've passed unprecedented funding for public education.
• If we're all going to seize the opportunity, we have to be ready to show that we can be trusted with
• fact government hasn't always deserved that trust in the first place.
• </c><00:17:44.400><c> people</c><00:17:44.640><c> in</c> trust of the American people in trust of the
• </c> deserved that trust in the first place. deserved that trust in the first place.

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• He is now a professor of public health practice as well.
• He's getting his master's in public administration from Florida State.
• If it's in a trust or a blind trust or it's managed by someone else, that would be excluded from this
• This is where we landed. Senator Smith: Thank you, Mr. President.
• enhancing public change.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and featured a series of member introductions recognizing guests, interns, firefighters, a newly awarded PhD, and the day’s doctor. The chamber also adopted a Senate resolution honoring Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza for winning the Heisman Trophy. After routine business, the Senate moved to special order bills. The first measures taken up were CS/SB 68 on health care patient protection, which required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, readiness assessments, and a designated pediatric coordinator; it passed 36-0. CS/SB 350 on public records, protecting victim identities and temporarily exempting the names of law enforcement officers who are victims in the line of duty, passed 33-4 after questions about access for victims’ attorneys. CS/SB 576 on local government cybersecurity established a state-administered cybersecurity protection program for local governments, prioritized rural and fiscally constrained communities, and was amended before passing 37-0. CS/SB 532 on clerks of court, allowing clerks to retain all revenue above projections and incorporating related provisions on legal notices, traffic citation distributions, and municipal fee splits, passed 38-0. CS/SB 696 on trademark registration modernized the filing system and passed 38-0. CS/SB 698 on septic system permits, addressing permit delays and aligning House and Senate language on liability if construction begins early, also passed 38-0. The longest debate centered on CS/SB 1334 / CS/HB 991 on elections and election integrity. The bill would use REAL ID data to verify citizenship for voter registration and list maintenance, revise candidate-qualification rules, change acceptable voter IDs, add citizenship markers to driver licenses and ID cards by July 1, 2027, and make other election-administration changes. Multiple amendments were offered and defeated, including proposals to allow attestations in lieu of documentation, exempt seniors, require human review over automated systems, preserve student and retirement-center IDs, and delay implementation to July 1, 2027. One amendment was adopted to retain a stock-trading disclosure for candidates. The chamber then continued debate on the underlying bill, with supporters citing state reports of non-citizen registrations/voting and opponents warning of disenfranchisement for students, seniors, and others who may lack the required documents.

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• apartment building with two stairways, developers sometimes have to assemble multiple smaller plots of land
• This could unlock infill land we already have, so in the study that you found there estimated that...
• Usually, that’s land that’s close to commercial zones and jobs, transit corridors, or already close to
• other housing as well, and land that is currently being underutilized in part, blocked from being...
• Seeing none, we do have some public testimony.

Committee: House Business

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• And you can do public-private partnerships to do that. We do that at airports now.
• Any public testimony?" "Any public testimony on the bill?
• Each county has a different availability of land.
• Each county has a different availability of land.
• You've got land at a premium, and it's very expensive, and I get it.

Bills: S0260 , S1220 , S1352 , S1362 , S1370

Committee: Senate Transportation

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills, beginning with SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. Senator Harrell described the bill as a framework for vertiports and eVTOL aircraft, but an amendment removed the sales tax exemptions and narrowed the sovereign immunity provisions to vertiports co-located at airports. Supporters said the bill would help Florida lead in emerging aviation technology, while opponents and some members raised concerns about safety, local control, and extending immunity to unproven facilities. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also considered SB 260 on storage of damaged electric vehicles. The bill, as amended, would allow local governments to set a daily administrative fee of up to three times the normal rate for storing EVs with visible battery damage or saltwater intrusion, reflecting fire-safety spacing requirements. Testimony from insurers, towing interests, and fleet operators focused on whether the fee was justified, whether cleanup language could lead to cost shifting, and whether more data reporting should be required. The amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. Members then approved SB 1352, which creates a secure online portal for license plate seizures and related DMV functions, preserves disabled veterans’ plate designations, prohibits license plate covers that obscure plates, and routes online license and ID renewals through county tax collectors. SB 1370 was also reported favorably; it closes a loophole so drivers who never obtained a license can still face habitual traffic offender penalties after repeated offenses. Finally, the committee took up SB 1220, a broad FDOT transportation package. After amendment, it retained provisions on trails, SunTrail, seaports, airports, drone delivery, autonomous vehicle protections, and FDOT coordination on federal funding, while removing the digital driver’s license provision and the rapid rail compact language. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.

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• comment and public attendance.
• that those conservation lands stay in conservation.
• of advertisements and public notices.
• and public notices.
• It is about public safety.

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• Sometimes people, the public especially, says, really?
• ><c> especially,</c> Sometimes people, the public especially, Sometimes people, the public especially
• </c><00:04:27.800><c> and</c> Nursing Home, we bought extra land and Nursing Home, we bought extra land
• However, I don't necessarily think that that's the best option for the public.
• </c> that's the best option for the public. that's the best option for the public.

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• The town is abuzz so much so that in downtown San Jose we have a public free watch party for the matches
• Well over 20,000 people have already RSVP'd, the largest public watch party in this state, and so we're
• We are very, very grateful for your commitment to advancing agriculture, supporting working lands, and
• We are very, very grateful for your commitment to advancing agriculture, supporting working lands, and
• It's the smallest province by land mass but the largest by economic output.

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• Should a contractor be required to set aside their own trained, trusted employees to take a public job
• where the public is located within disaster sites.
• The real question is how do we get it done right, and how do we do it with public trust?
• The real question is how do we get it done right and how do we do it with public trust?
• The 2015 spill on Chumash lands and the 2021 spill on Tongva lands contaminated thousands of acres, closing

Committee: House Emergency Management

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• interest in public service and policy.
• She's finally retiring after a long career in public service.
• And while we are doing that, we are increasing trust. Current law already states... Trust.
• It expands eligibility for certain leave protections to include public officials and public employees
• Trust fund over the life of the NICA program.

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• We need a strong public school system. We need a strong public school system.
• and... ...use of fish and wildlife lands and facilities.
• You make a public record possible.
• Those questions demanded urgency, but they also demanded trust, trust in this institution, trust in one
• Thank you for the trust that you placed in me to serve in this role.

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• certain tribal traditional cultural practices may not be construed to prevent the purchaser of state lands
• or valuable materials on state lands from being able to access those state lands or those valuable materials
• and other requirements to sell real property of the district if authorized by the superintendent of public
• We ask for a yes vote and believe we want to make sure that we're cleaning up all of the Housing Trust
• We ask for a yes vote and believe we want to make sure that we're cleaning up all of the Housing Trust

Bills: HB2236 , HB2281 , HB2514 , HB2551 , HB2668

Committee: House Capital Budget

Keywords: housing finance, affordable housing, housing commission, state agency, financial assistance, tribal relations, government, state policy, sovereignty, federalism, HB 2514, global war on terror, GWOT, war on terror memorial, Capitol campus memorial, Washington veterans, fallen service members, military memorial, post-9/11 veterans, Iraq War

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• </c><00:36:41.520><c> working</c> Um the HISK public outreach working Um the HISK public outreach working
• Um, and firmly in the public domain.
• </c> the public. the public.
• </c> continue that um public engagement. continue that um public engagement.
• It will take public—this is where the public has to come in.

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• And the ideas that come from our state have shaped industries and technologies and public policy and
• And I still talk about that. ...buy land and build a home on Myrtle Street in Lamont.
• As we As farmers, we are so blessed in California with the rich, fertile land and the weather.
• She successfully secured funding to expand the city's highway and public transit systems.
• Her public service and lasting impacts both here in San Jose will not be forgotten.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of guest introductions, including Canadian diplomatic visitors and youth soccer champions from Senator Niello’s district. The body also recognized guests connected to arts education and later heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for Caitlin “Katie” Mallet and Roxanne Miller. The President announced the Senate would enter a one-week spring recess and return on April 6, 2026. On the floor, the Senate adopted SR 89 by Senator Alvarado-Gil, recognizing March 17, 2026 as Profound Autism Day in California. Supporters emphasized the need for greater awareness, research inclusion, and services for people with profound autism and their families. The resolution passed by a 35-0 vote. The Senate also adopted SCR 147 by Senator Allen, proclaiming March 26 as Arts Education Month, with remarks stressing the value of arts education for creativity, engagement, and student success; it passed 37-0. The chamber then adopted SCR 141 by Senator Wahab, recognizing March 26, 2026 as Women’s Equal Pay Day. Senators discussed the gender pay gap, its impact on families, and the need for transparency and enforcement; the resolution passed 37-0. The Senate also approved AB 2156, an urgency measure to proclaim March 31 as Farm Worker Day, with extensive debate about farm workers’ historical contributions, labor conditions, and the decision to rename the day in light of recent allegations involving the prior honoree. The bill passed unanimously, 37-0, including the urgency clause. Finally, the Senate adopted the consent calendar, which included SB 968, SJR 11, SB 1005, and SB 1080, by unanimous vote. A committee announcement noted Budget Subcommittee 3 would meet upon adjournment.

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• And the ideas that come from our state have shaped industries and technologies and public policy and
• Across our public school curricula, there's no substitute for creativity...
• And I still talk about that. ...buy land and build a home on Myrtle Street in Lamont.
• When I landed in Hawaii during my peaceful time, I encountered those first-generation people.
• She successfully secured funding to expand the city's highway and public transit systems.

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• or getting servitudes on land.
• Hackberry Bay is a public oyster reef zone. It's a public ground.
• So the public grounds are strategically placed there.
• Not private lands. Not private lands. Representative Bro, you have a live mic.
• Why about the public and the private?

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

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• Land grant permanent funds, which I understand there's another word in there, the land grant permanent
• The land grant permanent fund does feed into the general fund, and that is primarily for public education
• Public Council.
• Public Health Working Group, if you're not on public health, you are more than welcome to sit in.
• I'm looking at the public education... Okay.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

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• contracts by certain public entities for certain technology services.
• House Bill 1207, by Representative McMakin, public bids for certain public work contracts; prohibit certain
• No, that's Redneck Land. That's North Louisiana. No, there are two in Baton Rouge.
• They're like, man, I'm never going to own this land. I've always got to pay for it.
• Senator Mizell, relative to local public school boards, authorization of career practicums in public

Bills: HR91 , HR92 , HR93 , HCR44 , HR84 , HR85 , HR86 , HR87 , HR88 , HR89 , HR90 , HCR42 , HCR43 , SCR21 , HB483 , HB484 , HB893 , HB1087 , HB1088 , HB1089 , HB1090 , HB1091 , HB1092 , HB1093 , HB1094 , HB1095 , HB1096 , HB1097 , HB1098 , HB1099 , HB1100 , HB1101 , HB1102 , HB1103 , HB1104 , HB1105 , HB1106 , HB1107 , HB1108 , HB1109 , HB1110 , HB1111 , HB1112 , HB1113 , HB1114 , HB1116 , HB1117 , HB1118 , HB1119 , HB1120 , HB1121 , HB1122 , HB1123 , HB1124 , HB1125 , HB1126 , HB1127 , HB1128 , HB1129 , HB1130 , HB1131 , HB1132 , HB1133 , HB1134 , HB1135 , HB1136 , HB1137 , HB1138 , HB1139 , HB1140 , HB1141 , HB1142 , HB1143 , HB1144 , HB1145 , HB1146 , HB1147 , HB1148 , HB1149 , HB1150 , HB1151 , HB1152 , HB1153 , HB1154 , HB1155 , HB1156 , HB1157 , HB1158 , HB1159 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1163 , HB1164 , HB1165 , HB1166 , HB1167 , HB1168 , HB1169 , HB1170 , HB1171 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1176 , HB1177 , HB1178 , HB1179 , HB1180 , HB1181 , HB1182 , HB1183 , HB1184 , HB1185 , HB1186 , HB1187 , HB1188 , HB1189 , HB1190 , HB1191 , HB1192 , HB1193 , HB1194 , HB1195 , HB1196 , HB1197 , HB1198 , HB1199 , HB1200 , HB1201 , HB1202 , HB1203 , HB1204 , HB1205 , HB1206 , HB1207 , HB1208 , HB1209 , HB1210 , HB1211 , HB1212 , HB1213 , HB1214 , HB1215 , HB1216 , HB1217 , HB1218 , HB1219 , HB1220 , HB1221 , HB1222 , HB1223 , HB1224 , HB1225 , HB1226 , HB1227 , HB1228 , HB1229 , HB1230 , HB1231 , SB1 , SB54 , SB82 , SB87 , SB92 , SB93 , SB99 , SB104 , SB113 , SB114 , SB115 , SB123 , SB129 , SB133 , SB161 , SB162 , SB224 , SB236 , SB275 , SB280 , SB289 , SB305 , SB310 , SB325 , SB330 , SB339 , SB350 , SB359 , SB382 , SB410 , SB412 , HCR10 , HB54 , HB55 , HB67 , HB73 , HB125 , HB133 , HB158 , HB168 , HB169 , HB191 , HB195 , HB205 , HB225 , HB245 , HB280 , HB283 , HB296 , HB319 , HB325 , HB339 , HB399 , HB407 , HB448 , HB482 , HB550 , HB591 , HB821 , HB826 , HB992 , HB995 , HB1085 , HB1086 , HR15 , HR20 , HCR14 , HCR6 , HCR19 , HB861 , HB889 , HB904 , HB907 , HB908 , HB929 , HB1009 , HB13 , HB23 , HB25 , HB32 , HB41 , HB90 , HB120 , HB121 , HB122 , HB127 , HB138 , HB139 , HB141 , HB179 , HB187 , HB213 , HB247 , HB286 , HB332 , HB344 , HB357 , HB367 , HB370 , HB462 , HB505 , HB527 , HB537 , HB605 , HB680 , HB681 , HB725 , HB780 , HB782 , HB847 , HB892 , HB911 , HB916 , HB1012 , HB81 , HB134 , HB154 , HB163 , HB170 , HB194 , HB217 , HB220 , HB254 , HB259 , HB290 , HB308 , HB311 , HB360 , HB382 , HB401 , HB410 , HB417 , HB463 , HB575 , HB592 , HB718 , HB723 , HB750 , HB755 , HB776 , HB812 , HB844 , HB882 , HB888 , HB961 , HB966 , HB980 , HB228 , HB289 , HB735 , HB796 , HB284 , HB301 , HB722 , HB468 , HB546 , HB746 , HB842 , HB923 , HB46 , HB166 , HB349 , HB352 , HB436 , HB588 , HB140 , HB429 , HB827 , HB953 , HB901 , HB9 , HB52 , HB58 , HB193 , HB400 , HB570 , HB577 , HB582 , HB733 , HB747 , HB868 , HB952

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the pledge, and then spent much of the day on personal privileges and resolutions recognizing groups and individuals. Members honored Physical Therapy Day at the Capitol, Tulane Day at the Capitol, and Landscape Architecture Month/Day, and also recognized the Liftoff Louisiana team for its work on an FAA advanced air mobility pilot program. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for former Representative Gene Durgey and adopted several condolence resolutions. The House then took up a long series of introductions and committee reports on bills, with many measures referred to committees and several resolutions adopted without objection. Among the more notable floor actions, the House adopted resolutions for Tulane University, physical therapy, landscape architecture, and the Liftoff Louisiana team, while other resolutions expressing condolences or commending individuals were either adopted or laid over. The chamber also received a large number of House and Senate bills on second reading for referral, covering topics such as education, health care, insurance, transportation, criminal justice, natural resources, taxation, and government administration. During floor consideration of bills, the House passed a number of measures, including a government clean-up bill removing inactive boards and commissions, an oyster tagging measure for alternative cultivation, a naloxone immunity bill, and a Secretary of State fee bill that drew some opposition but passed. Other bills approved included legislation on auto glass insurance practices, reckless driving at speeds over 100 mph, retirement system changes and cost-of-living adjustments, and several local crime prevention or improvement district measures. Some bills were amended or temporarily returned to the calendar for correction, including a firefighter retirement board governance bill, while most final passages were accompanied by motions to table reconsideration and, in some cases, requests for co-authors.