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• that gives them a lot of leverage to protect their constituents' interests, and the revisions that we're
• protect their constituents interests and protect their constituents interests and the<00:05:14.199
• c><00:12:47.440> saying<00:12:47.920> is customers uh and what you're saying is customers
• <00:14:25.040> one<00:14:25.160> of add customers um and tell each one of add customers
• , and I'm wondering how this would impact customers' ability to get those access to those programs.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This is to protect, again, civilians and law enforcement alike.
• And at the end of the day, we all know that the Second Amendment says that we can protect our life and
• And so, again, I have every right to protect my home and my property.
• the protection of dangerous, rhetoric against federal law enforcement and enabling the protection of
• And yet you're going to sit here and try and make it some political theater you all are protecting.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• and integrity.
• And whereas both the boys' and girls' teams achieved an undefeated 2026 season and earned the titles
• and remarkable achievement.
• And whereas the team's depth and excellence were further demonstrated through numerous finalists and
• And Mr.

Bills: HB2894, HB3418, HB3415, HB3413, HB3414, HB3416, HB3417, HB3419, HB3420, HB1739, HB1752, HB1979, HB2941, HB2992, HB3075, HB3086, HB3177, HB3269, HB3278, HB3279, HB3497, HB3644, HB4432, HB3720, HB3849, HB3882, HB3919, HB3941, HB4118, HB4141, HB4268, HB4342, HB4428, HB4429, HB4434

Keywords: HB2894, Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, rural jobs, rural investment, tax credit, capital investment tax credit, state tax credits, economic development, rural fund, rural investor, qualified investment, eligible business, Department of Commerce, rural business, investment certification, tax liability, credit cap, workforce development, small business finance, rural development

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• It is the custom and tradition of the Senate that we begin our session each day with a prayer.
• To God, each and every one of us, protect our families while we're away, Father.
• Could the author just maybe give a definition on what a large load customer is and what will distinguish
• And I plant my flag up here on protecting property rights. and just rule of life.
• , it's tied to loss of life, and while we would like to put things in place to protect the loss of life

Bills: HB2894, HB3418, HB3415, HB3413, HB3414, HB3416, HB3417, HB3419, HB3420, HB1739, HB1752, HB1979, HB2941, HB2992, HB3075, HB3086, HB3177, HB3269, HB3278, HB3279, HB3497, HB3644, HB4432, HB3720, HB3849, HB3882, HB3919, HB3941, HB4118, HB4141, HB4268, HB4342, HB4428, HB4429, HB4434

Keywords: HB2894, Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, rural jobs, rural investment, tax credit, capital investment tax credit, state tax credits, economic development, rural fund, rural investor, qualified investment, eligible business, Department of Commerce, rural business, investment certification, tax liability, credit cap, workforce development, small business finance, rural development

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• and integrity.
• And whereas both the boys and girls teams achieved an undefeated 2026 season and earned the titles of
• And whereas the team's depth and excellence were further demonstrated through numerous finalists and
• And whereas this continued success reflects the hard work and And whereas this continued success reflects
• , governance, and diversity, equity, and inclusion work by companies?

Bills: HB2894, HB3418, HB3415, HB3413, HB3414, HB3416, HB3417, HB3419, HB3420, HB1739, HB1752, HB1979, HB2941, HB2992, HB3075, HB3086, HB3177, HB3269, HB3278, HB3279, HB3497, HB3644, HB4432, HB3720, HB3849, HB3882, HB3919, HB3941, HB4118, HB4141, HB4268, HB4342, HB4428, HB4429, HB4434

Keywords: HB2894, Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, rural jobs, rural investment, tax credit, capital investment tax credit, state tax credits, economic development, rural fund, rural investor, qualified investment, eligible business, Department of Commerce, rural business, investment certification, tax liability, credit cap, workforce development, small business finance, rural development

Summary: The Senate began with ceremonial recognitions for several student groups and community visitors, including Carl Albert High School’s boys and girls swim teams, the Lady Titans basketball team, and the Choctaw High School speech and debate team. Senators and coaches highlighted the teams’ state championships, academic achievements, and perseverance, and the chamber also welcomed visiting groups from Aline, Owasso, and Tulsa County. After the presentations, the Senate returned to general order and took up a series of House bills. Among the measures considered, House Bill 3720 expanded the Local Food Freedom Act by raising the gross annual sales threshold for local food establishments from under $75,000 to $250,000; it passed 39-4. House Bill 3849 updated the Oklahoma mentoring children of incarcerated parents program and passed 42-1. House Bill 3882 created a revolving fund for industrial and lake access improvement projects and passed 33-9, then also passed the emergency clause 39-4. House Bill 3919 reduced county free fair association boards from nine members to five to address quorum problems and passed 45-0. House Bill 3941 codified a pay raise for a court secretary and passed 45-0, including its emergency clause. House Bill 4118 updated the family caregiver tax credit and passed 44-1. House Bill 4141 removed the sunset on the statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator position and passed 45-0. The chamber also debated several policy bills more extensively. House Bill 4268 created a growth-based teacher compensation program using Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Funds and restored a $5,000 stipend for national board-certified teachers; it passed 45-0 and its emergency clause also passed 45-0. House Bill 4342 allowed prior instances of domestic violence or abuse to be admitted as propensity evidence in court, with supporters saying it would help interrupt the cycle of abuse and opponents raising due process concerns; it passed after debate. House Bill 4428 required public pension plans to base proxy voting decisions solely on financial considerations, and House Bill 4429 required proxy advisors to disclose when recommendations were not based on financial analysis; both passed after debate, 35-8 and 37-7 respectively. Two Rule 7-9 motions to pull House Bills 4422 and 4423 from committee and place them on general order failed by recorded vote. The Senate then announced Denim Day for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness, noted a few final reminders, and adjourned until April 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

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• Customs and Border Protection seized more than 32 million counterfeit and pirated items across more than
• Customs and Border Protection seized more than 32 million counterfeit and pirated items across more than
• Customs and Border Protection seized more than 32 million counterfeit and pirated items across more than
• Customs and Border Protection seized more than 32 million counterfeit and pirated items across more than
• Customs and Border Protection seized more than 32 million counterfeit and pirated items across more than

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• and Customs and Border Protection officials, these drivers routinely flee, often at high speeds.
• and customs in Border by law enforcement and customs in Border Protection<00:44:13.480> officials
• His death underscores the tragic truth that our Customs and Border Protection agents and officers risk
• His death underscores the tragic truth that our Customs and Border Protection agents and officers risk
• His death underscores the tragic truth that our Customs and Border Protection agents and officers risk

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And Constitution protects.
• And Constitution protects. And so I'm very Constitution protects.
• CP and Border Patrol custody.
• Protect Americans from poisons and food and their air and the water. Let's protect children.
• And let's then protect children from online abuses and AI, but Protect children from online abuses and

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And it's, and it could be addressed administratively because it's already being posted online and through
• Chair, and the Yuma Center for Excellence for Desert Agriculture and some of the technologies and stuff
• The bill outlines prohibited transactions and data practices and prescribes penalties and enforcement
• And if there's any last-minute questions, I'll be happy to give them a wing and a prayer and all the
• sort of make sure that we put legislation in place that protects... ...our country first and foremost

Bills: SB1198, SB1199, SB1286, SB1683, SB1761

Keywords: Arizona beef council, beef promotion, agricultural marketing, commodity council, livestock, cattle industry, ranching, rural affairs, self-financed program, sunset extension, continuation bill, market development, beef products, Arizona agriculture, Title 41, Title 3, sunset review, marketing order, producer assessment, Salt River horse herd

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• The job of government is to protect the populace, beginning with education and support.
• The job of government is to protect the populace, beginning with education and supportive child care
• When judges are not given clear statutory guidance, protections become inconsistent and vulnerable.
• to protect children before it's too late I am here today so that Alec and Lydia's legacy will help protect
• The great thing about this bill is that it protects both unborn children and women.

Bills: HB2041, HB2144, HB2239, HB2321, HB2371, HB2594, HB2661, HB2662, HB2793, HB2968, HB2995

Keywords: child neglect, financial resources, behavioral health, Christian Science treatment, parental rights, child support, preborn children, retroactive support, medical expenses, child welfare, child care, grant program, low-income, early learning, infrastructure, economic growth, security freeze, credit reporting, dependent children, parental notification

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• It ensures consistency and protects the privacy of individual data that will be received and maintained
• does not provide consistent protections and may also raise constitutional concerns.
• c> protections and may also raise protections and may also raise constitutional<01:10:52.239> concerns
• this protected expressive activity and this protected expressive activity and this bill<01:13
• It really truly is a toxic and damaging place, and we have the opportunity right now to protect kids

Bills: HF3479, HF4205, HF3782, HF4081, HF4138

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage, redemption period, homestead, Minnesota Statutes, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, vehicle surveillance, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, data privacy, government data practices, law enforcement data, surveillance technology, location data, vehicle tracking, warrant requirement, probable cause, exigent circumstances

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• And protective services for all of us.
• security and personal and it says uh and security and personal protective<00:42:57.920> services<
• my home and provide me with protective my home and provide me with protective services.<00:43:26.000
• <01:11:17.520> And<01:11:17.679> and be protected more than less.
• And and be protected more than less.

Bills: HF3418, HF3739, HF3791, HF3356, HF3695, HF3430

Keywords: pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority, county roads, city streets, tribal transportation, capital improvements, safety design solutions, grant program

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 25, 2026, and the chair noted the absence of Representative Katie Jones due to the birth of her baby. The chair also acknowledged that the committee would be discussing difficult topics related to the June 14 killing of Mark and Melissa Hortman and Gilbert. The main business began with House File 3418, which Chair Tabke moved for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill, and the committee adopted the A1 author’s amendment. The bill was described as a pedestrian safety measure prompted by a fatal Moorhead crash involving a young boy; it would create an opt-in program for communities to use pre-made traffic safety templates, with the state covering 80% of project costs to speed implementation of measures like lane narrowing, rumble strips, and bollards. A Moorhead testifier said the city could have acted faster with such funding, and members generally supported the goal while raising concerns about overlap with existing Safe Routes to School and active transportation programs, the bill’s fiscal note, and how communities would be selected. MDOT testified that it already supports similar community demonstration projects and has funded about 30 such projects since 2019. HF 3418 was laid over. The committee then took up House File 3739, a memorial highway bill for Mark and Melissa Hortman. An A1 amendment to shift funding away from trunk highway funds and toward legislative budgets was moved but not adopted after members argued memorial signage should continue to be paid for with private funds, as in prior memorial highway designations. The bill author explained the memorial was intended to honor Melissa Hortman’s service and connection to Highway 610, and members discussed the length of the proposed memorial stretch and whether it should be narrowed to the area she represented. Several members supported the tribute but expressed concern about using public funds and about setting a precedent for future memorial highways. The committee indicated the bill would move on to Ways and Means with other issues still to be worked out.

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• And we also have a Okay, we don't.
• Chair Ichyama, and Representative Kaloa. Chair Ichyama, and Representative Kaloa.
• their committees and candidates and their committees and contributors.<00:18:28.000> And<00:18
• And do the members have any questions? And do the members have any questions?
• and the definition of agency and we will and the definition of agency and we will set<00:26:27.039>

Bills: HB1805, HB2110, HB2180, HB2184, HB2219, HB2469

Keywords: child welfare, advocacy, oversight, independent office, foster care, child advocate, child safety, nepotism, ethics, government transparency, accountability, legislative standards, electronic voting, legislative transparency, Hawaii House, voting system, appropriation, lawmaker safety, political violence, confidentiality

Summary: The House Committee on Legislative Management heard testimony on several measures. HB 1805, relating to child welfare, drew support from the University of Hawaii and concerns from the Attorney General about the bill’s definition of state agency and possible separation-of-powers and supremacy clause issues. During decision-making, the committee opted to move the child advocate function to the Attorney General’s office, accepted the Attorney General’s suggested scope and jurisdiction amendments, set the salary at 90% of the Department of Health deputy director’s salary, and passed the bill with amendments. HB 2110, relating to nepotism, received support from the Hawaii State Ethics Commission, which said the bill would apply the rule consistently and noted the existing good-cause exception process. The committee later deferred the bill, saying existing House rules on nepotism were already strict and that the proposal would be duplicative in statute. HB 2180, relating to voting boards, had no oral testimony in the room during the hearing, but the committee later amended it into a blank appropriations vehicle for the House of Representatives and passed it with amendments. HB 2184, relating to lawmaker safety, drew concerns from the Campaign Spending Commission that the bill would require redaction of address information and could create implementation issues, and the Attorney General noted missing language regarding appointed officials and an internal cross-reference issue. The committee adopted amendments to address those concerns and passed the bill with amendments. HB 2219, relating to disclosure of privileged communications to the Ombudsman, was clarified by the Ombudsman’s office as not requiring disclosure of privileged material, only preserving privilege if such material is voluntarily provided; the bill passed with amendments. HB 2469, relating to a regular session review working group, received testimony from the State Procurement Office, the Legislative Reference Bureau, and others in support and opposition, and the committee passed it with amendments after changing references and funding language.

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• It is an expression of modesty and faith, and it is a religious obligation and a protected form of religious
• the order of protection, and called police regarding suicidal and philosophical thoughts, along with
• I am ...and to protect children before it's too late.
• This is about prevention and protection.
• This law helps remove the access and helps protect others.

Bills: HB2495, HB2557, HB2594, HB2615, HB2800, HB2861, HB2862, HB2931, HB2995, HB4042, HB4070, HB4117, HB4136

Keywords: vulnerable adults, sentencing, felonies, criminal justice, enhanced penalties, medical records, patient rights, healthcare access, privacy, healthcare providers, timeliness, address confidentiality, domestic violence, privacy protection, voter registration, court proceedings, parenting time, supervised visitation, family court, high-risk cases

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• of the Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection.
• also protecting our products and also protecting our environment<00:13:14.880> from<00:13:15.200
• These bills would expose environmental protection and community welfare.
• These bills would expose environmental protection and community welfare.
• <01:16:07.760> and<01:16:08.080> community environmental protection and community environmental

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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• And we just want to serve our communities, protect our communities, and the Contract Deputy Program is
• And I totally credit the Contract Deputy Program and the patrols in those neighborhoods for protecting
• , minimize unintended consequences, and protect taxpayer dollars.
• I'll correct that to protect local decision making, protect essential services, and protect the ability
• We must ensure that the most efficient and effective services... we offer is protected.

Bills: HB26, HB73, SB 14, HB46

Keywords: HB26, law enforcement contracts, sheriff, constable, county commissioners court, commissioners court, private security, special law enforcement district, property owners association, POA, municipal utility district, school district, junior college district, local government, contract policing, supplemental police services, large counties, population over 3.3 million, Texas Local Government Code, Harris County

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• I have facilities in my district and I'm close to the border in Louisiana and Texas, so I have so many
• protect parents and their children now.
• There are so many people that want to protect children. And so many out there. And In my personal.
• Children are protected and this purely protects the parent and there may be some confusion or assumptions
• And the truth is that we need to be protecting all of our children, and the number one way to ensure

Bills: HB 2646, HB 3941, HB 5153, HB 5155, HB 5394, HB 1106, HB 426, HB 4529, HB 3984, HB 4273, HB 1097, HB 3940, HB 1941, HB 4377, HB 3153

Keywords: child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health

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• because and I don't know and you correct me and I don't know and you correct me and I don't know and
• And I and I and I well, I was going to And I and I and I well, I was going to And I and I and I well,
• laws and and where money should go local laws and and where money should go and and what what you've
• And so, and He he can and I can as well. And so, and He he can and I can as well.
• And I'm afraid and I and and even zoo. And I'm afraid and I and and even zoo.

Bills: HB258, HB324, HB333, SB270, HB258, HB324, HB333, SB270

Keywords: primary election, election calendar, off-presidential year, May primary, second Tuesday in May, fourth Tuesday in May, runoff primary, special primary, presidential primary, election administration, candidate filing, ballot access, political parties, county election officials, state election law, Alabama elections, sheriffs, term of office, Alabama law, local government

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• border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of
• is common sense to support law and order and protect the lives of the residents and visitors to this
• border crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of
• We must protect the West and all it represents.
• WE MUST PROTECT THE WEST AND ALL IT REPRESENTS.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• around Customs and Border Protection-related incidents and also around the individuals who are being
• requiring additional reporting around Customs and Border Protection-related incidents and individuals
• <01:51:40.639> and<01:51:40.800> Border around um the Customs and Border around um
• the Customs and Border Protection<01:51:41.520> related<01:51:42.000> in<01:51:42.400><
• c> incidents<01:51:42.920> and<01:51:43.079> also Protection related in incidents and

Keywords: 1189, house, all