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• appropriate child care for their for their children, from from birth until usually when they go to school Saint
• We have Christine a. >> The who STA and the Saint for Miramar waiving or speaking in support as we speak

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• ANYWHERE FROM KEY WEST DOWN TO SAINT AUGUSTINE.
• I ALSO EARNED AN MBA FROM SAINT LEO.

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• So in the 2020 census, the city of Saint Cloud in Osceola County exceeded 50,000.
• Saint Pete Beach and other communities enjoy an amazing amount of access to the decision-making process

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• . >> Senator DiCeglie: THIS CREATES A SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE FOR SAINT PETE COLLEGE.

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• For by our guest chaplain, Reverend Jonathan Saint Bernards, Church of Our Lady of Providence Parish,
• Speaker, this morning I'm honored to have my dear friend, Father Jonathan, a pastor of Saint Bernards
• He cares FRIEND, FATHER JONATHAN, A PASTOR OF SAINT BERNARDS CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF PROVIDENCE PARISH

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• My name is Saint-Pin-Linn. I am from band in San Francisco. No on AB 1157. Thank you.
• Thank you, Paul. Not voting. Thank you, Bob. Not voting. Thank you for not voting.
• Here with me in support is Alisa Pree with Advocacy of Paul. That is where AB-610 comes in.
• Here with me in support is Alisa Pree with advocacy of Paul. ...desperately need.
• Thank you, Paul. Weeks? Wilson. Now you might be the deciding vote. I don't know.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 1157, the Affordable Rent Act, which would lower California’s annual rent cap, remove the single-family home exemption, and eliminate the sunset on existing tenant protections. The author and supporters argued that renters are facing severe affordability pressures, especially in single-family rentals, and that stronger statewide rent stabilization is needed to prevent displacement and homelessness. Opponents, including apartment, building, and property-owner groups, said the bill would discourage housing production, harm small landlords, and override a deal they said was intended to be temporary while the state focused on building more housing. Public testimony on AB 1157 was extensive, with many renters, tenant advocates, labor groups, and community organizations speaking in support, while many landlords, business groups, and property-owner representatives spoke in opposition. Committee members were split: some praised the bill as a necessary response to the rent crisis, while others warned it could reduce investment and worsen the housing shortage. The committee ultimately voted 7-5 to pass AB 1157 to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The committee then approved the consent calendar, including AB 413, AB 1152, and AB 1275, on a 9-0 vote. It also heard ACA 3, which would require the University of California to make available a limited number of down payment loans for eligible long-term support staff who are first-time homebuyers. Supporters said the measure would help lower-wage UC workers afford homeownership and improve retention, while UC and other opponents argued the proposal was duplicative of existing state programs, unnecessary, and potentially harmful to UC finances. The discussion focused on financing mechanics and the relationship to CalHFA, but no final vote on ACA 3 was included in the portion provided.

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• be it resolved that we are here in the House of Representatives of Louisiana do hereby commend the Saint-Amou
• Louisiana, do hereby commend the Saint-Amou FFA for their exceptional leadership, environmental stewardship
• If you'll remember, in the Book of Acts, Paul is charged with a crime, and he appeals to Caesar.

Bills: HR72, HR73, HR74, HR75, HR76, HR77, HR78, HR79, HR80, HR81, HR82, HR83, HCR36, HCR37, HCR38, HCR39, HCR40, HCR41, HB368, HB433, HB1017, HB1018, HB1019, HB1020, HB1021, HB1022, HB1023, HB1024, HB1025, HB1026, HB1027, HB1028, HB1029, HB1030, HB1031, HB1032, HB1033, HB1034, HB1035, HB1036, HB1037, HB1038, HB1039, HB1040, HB1041, HB1042, HB1043, HB1044, HB1045, HB1046, HB1047, HB1048, HB1049, HB1050, HB1051, HB1052, HB1053, HB1054, HB1055, HB1056, HB1057, HB1058, HB1059, HB1060, HB1061, HB1062, HB1063, HB1064, HB1065, HB1066, HB1067, HB1068, HB1069, HB1070, HB1071, HB1072, HB1073, HB1074, HB1075, HB1076, HB1077, HB1078, HB1079, HB1080, HB1081, HB1082, HB1083, HB1084, HR70, HR71, HCR35, HB31, HB326, HB1013, HB1014, HB1015, HB1016, SB192, SB196, SB198, SB203, SB204, SB214, SB216, SB257, SB291, SB383, HB13, HB23, HB25, HB32, HB41, HB42, 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, HR15, HR20, HCR14, HB53, HB57, HB64, HB102, HB106, HB111, HB137, HB152, HB155, HB177, HB238, HB256, HB258, HB337, HB359, HB363, HB386, HB434, HB546, HB557, HB584, HB661, HB697, HB726, HB727, HB747, HB756, HB758, HB759, HB765, HB767, HB825, HB858, HB930, HB941, HB957, HB964, HB58, HB69, HB93, HB166, HB199, HB201, HB202, HB218, HB223, HB224, HB231, HB235, HB246, HB338, HB349, HB352, HB379, HB405, HB429, HB535, HB547, HB577, HB588, HB626, HB636, HB652, HB653, HB669, HB688, HB691, HB721, HB738, HB806, HB851, HB857, HB861, HB889, HB904, HB907, HB908, HB929, HB1009, HB868, HB119, HB140, HB739, HB842, HB875, HB919, HB61, HB185, HB233, HB613, HB848, HB52, HB228, HB289, HB735, HB796, HB722, HB284, HB301, HB827, HB953, HB901, HB9, HB46, HB193, HB400, HB436, HB468, HB570, HB582, HB733, HB746, HB923, HB952

Keywords: HR72, House Resolution 72, Sophia Patout, Layla Porter, St. Amant High School, Future Farmers of America, FFA, Coastal Restoration Heroes, coastal restoration, Louisiana coast, coastal land loss, wetlands, saltmarsh, barrier island, West Grand Terre Island, Restore or Retreat Inc., smooth cordgrass, Spartina alterniflora, black mangrove, Avicennia germinans

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• Vincent de Paul and all of the many charitable ministries of the church that are designed to serve low
• How do you make it so that the Saint John's, or everything between Saint John's and your schools—many

Bills: HB 3

Keywords: emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management, public safety infrastructure, Project 25, P25, broadband emergency alerting, outdoor warning sirens, homeland security, disaster response

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• So, my name is Lucille Morehouse, and I am a 15-year-old forage saint baer.

Bills: SB1327, SB2065, SB2155, SB2159

Keywords: tourism, recreation, economic development, Oklahoma Commission, executive director, pollinator, state symbols, agriculture, insects, environment, Route 66, revolving fund, commission, cultural heritage, funding applications, official crop, wheat, Oklahoma, 914, all

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• And Prince Hall becomes the patron saint of that sector of Masons, and now you find Prince Hall Masonic
• AND, PRINCE HALL BECOMES THE PATRON SAINT OF THAT SECTOR OF MASONS, AND NOW YOU FIND PRINCE HALL MASONIC

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal, then moved through a series of introductions and resolutions recognizing Women’s History Month honorees, Prince Hall Masons and Eastern Stars, Agriculture Week, Pakistan-American Heritage Day, visiting Mercaz Academy students, and the 175th anniversary of Albany Law School. Several senators spoke in support of the commemorations, and each resolution was adopted. The chamber then took up a number of bills on the calendar. Among the measures passed were bills related to insurance, private housing finance, public health, mental hygiene, real property, elder law, public authorities, and environmental conservation. One bill on the Environmental Conservation Law drew a procedural challenge over a proposed amendment; the Chair’s ruling that the amendment was nongermane was upheld by a show of hands, after which the bill passed. Another bill amending the Emergency Tenant Protection Act was debated on the issue of vacant rent-stabilized units and LLC ownership transparency, with supporters saying it would help identify responsible owners and opponents arguing it was too broad and could impose unclear penalties; it ultimately passed. The most extended debate centered on a real property bill concerning electronic rent payment systems and automated clearinghouse fees. Supporters framed it as a transparency measure that lets tenants choose whether to use such systems, while critics questioned how fees would be handled and whether the bill would affect landlord costs. After debate, the bill passed. A public health bill sponsored by Senator Webb also passed after she explained it was intended to improve transparency and oversight of changes to maternity and perinatal services amid concerns about maternal health deserts and hospital closures. The Senate then completed the calendar and adjourned until the next day.

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• re technical college is a state college, Miami Dade College, Florida International University and Saint
• And they've had an established program for a while, Saint Thomas University and Miami-Dade County has

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• preserving the shoreline and also of making it look nice when you go down to the drive to Eastpointe in Saint
• That was over near Port Saint Joe.

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• But the answer to the question is that on a routine basis, if you are moving your child from Saint Mary's
• thing that this legislation does is to say that when a little Julia Gates moves from a, you know, Saint

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• John's, all the Saints.
• I've been to all the Saints, and everywhere I go I talk to county commissions, and everywhere I go the

Summary: The Transportation Committee met and considered a series of bills, beginning with SB 266, which would exempt sales and use tax on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft sold from manufacturers to operators. Senator Harold said the measure is intended to help Florida attract an advanced air mobility industry and create jobs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of EVTOL aircraft and excluding drones, then reported the bill favorably. SB 350, by Senator DeSigley, was also reported favorably after a minor amendment; it allows local governments to permit vehicles to travel slowly on flooded streets without being treated as unlawfully impeding traffic. Supporters from the Florida PBA and Florida League of Cities waived in support. The committee next approved SB 706, designating part of U.S. 92/Gandy Boulevard as the Senator James A. Sebesta Memorial Highway. SB 628, Lucy’s Law, was heard with extensive emotional testimony from Lucy Fernandez’s parents and others. The bill strengthens boating safety by increasing penalties for reckless boating, requiring boating safety education after certain violations, and aligning some boating penalties more closely with motor vehicle laws. A substitute amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 872, dealing with county and municipal price controls for the removal and storage of electric vehicles, was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from towing industry representatives about the added costs and storage constraints posed by damaged EVs; the Florida Insurance Council spoke in opposition. The committee then approved SB 650, which expands hazardous walking condition criteria for elementary school students to include walkways along freeways, ramps, and interchanges, regardless of speed limit. SB 1318, the hands-free driving bill, generated substantial testimony from safety advocates and families affected by distracted driving; it would rename Florida’s texting law as a hands-free driving law and prohibit handheld use of wireless devices while driving. The committee also passed SB 994, increasing driver education requirements for standard and learner’s licenses, and SB 662, designating a portion of West Beaver Street in Duval County as Harry Frisch Street. Several senators recorded affirmative votes on bills after the roll calls, and the meeting adjourned after all listed measures were reported favorably.

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• Patrick's Day, the feast of Ireland's patron saint, and Evacuation Day, the first victory in the American

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution commending the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health and its Massachusetts affiliates for LGBTQ Health Awareness Week. Members also received and adopted a gubernatorial proclamation recognizing Evacuation Day, with remarks noting its historical significance as the first victory of the American Revolution and its connection to St. Patrick’s Day observances in Massachusetts. The chamber then took up House No. 62, a bill extending certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the state of emergency. On a motion to suspend the rules and consider the bill forthwith, the Senate agreed, and the bill was ordered to a third reading. Later, Senator Kahn read Governor Healey’s proclamation declaring March 2025 Irish American Heritage Month, highlighting the contributions of Irish Americans in Massachusetts and the state’s Irish heritage trails; the Senate ordered both the Evacuation Day and Irish American Heritage Month remarks entered into the Journal. The Senate also adopted a motion that it adjourn in memory of Mark T. Feeney of South Boston, with a brief tribute to his family, community ties, and public service. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again the following Thursday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned.

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• Mrs Hagenbou, Paul Hancock. Hinojosa of Nueces, Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Huffman.
• And on January 22, 2025, I submitted the name of John Paul J.P.
• President. is a saint.

Bills: SJR18, SCR5, SCR13, SCR25, SB3, SB6, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB18, SB35, SB388, SB412, SB441, SB495, SB666, SB687, SB706, SB740, SB815, SB842, SB917, SB925, SB995, SB1006, SB1281, SB1300, SB1379, SB1451, SB1902, SJR36, SJR18, SJR12, SCR13, SCR25, SCR5, SCR22, SB565, SB372, SB495, SB842, SB765, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB290, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB412, SB441, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB917, SB925, SB388, SB1902, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB35, SB6, SB815, SB3, SB1281, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB1451, SB1061, SB15, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB499, SB621, SB974, SB1023, SB1024, SB1025, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB17, SB1119, SB1505, SB12, SB24, SB57, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1268, SCR12, SCR24, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840

Keywords: capital gains, taxation, constitutional amendment, state revenue, individual investment, SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming

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• The Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman did an analysis of Maine's effect, and his analysis indicates
• Um the Nobel Prizewinning<03:16:44.640><c> economist</c><03:16:45.359><c> Paul</c><03:16:45.600><c> Crudman
• </c><03:16:46.160><c> did</c> Prizewinning economist Paul Crudman did Prizewinning economist Paul Crudman
• And Ron Paul, when he ran for president in 2008, was the only person on the stage in that debate who

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• AT ANY OF MY CONSTITUENTS BACK HOME OR SINCE I BEEN SPONSORING THIS I FEEL LIKE I BECOME THE PATRON SAINT

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• Mary's, those kinds of, and 99% of those saint hospitals that we are thinking of do provide emergency
• when we, I pulled all of our program managers, there's very little programs in the state of Missouri saint

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Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 3174, a school safety measure dealing with wearable panic alert systems and school emergency access. Members adopted an amendment to remove a highly prescriptive mapping section so the bill would be less restrictive for vendors, and another amendment requiring schools to have at least one master key box (often referred to as a Knox Box) for emergency responders. The committee then rolled the amendments into a committee substitute and voted the substitute do pass by a 10-5 roll call. A second executive-session bill was postponed until the following week because of a family emergency involving Representative Williams. The committee then heard Senate Bill 982, a cleanup bill for Missouri’s sex offender registry laws. Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman said the bill was intended to reorganize and clarify existing registry provisions, align them with prior legislation, and address issues raised by the Highway Patrol and case law without changing the substance of the tier system. Questions focused on how offenders are classified when they have ties to Missouri but live elsewhere, the look-back date in the statute, information sharing, and why some sections use “sex offender” while others say “offender.” A witness from the Missouri Alliance for Family Restoration supported the bill, saying it would reduce confusion and administrative burden for law enforcement and registrants. No opposition testimony was offered. House Bill 3414 was then heard as a state-level online fraud offense modeled on federal law but without the federal commerce-clause language. The sponsor and law enforcement supporters said it would give Missouri prosecutors another tool against increasingly complex internet-based fraud schemes, including credit card, VoIP, and elder fraud, and that it would help in cases that are difficult to pursue across jurisdictions. A convenience-store representative also supported the bill, citing prior work on credit card skimmer laws. No opposition testimony was presented. Finally, the committee heard House Bills 2628 and 3460, identical versions of the CARE Act, which would require hospitals and health facilities treating sexual assault survivors to inform them about emergency contraception, dispense it if requested, and test/treat for sexually transmitted infections, with reimbursement through the Department of Public Safety. The sponsor and several supporters emphasized that emergency contraception is time-sensitive, does not terminate an existing pregnancy, and is already part of the standard of care in many facilities; they said the bill would improve consistent access, especially in rural areas. Some members raised concerns about the bill’s wording, possible abortion-related implications, conscientious objections, and reimbursement language, and the sponsor said she intended to amend the bill to clarify that it does not apply to medications that terminate an existing pregnancy. Support testimony came from a sexual assault nurse, reproductive health advocates, and other organizations; no opposition testimony was offered.

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• I know that there'll be a record of this when I stand in front of the Saints, Mr.
• Because someday, when I'm fortunate enough to stand in front of the Saints, there'll be a record of me

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by a 119-0 vote. Members then offered several personal privileges and recognitions, including a 40th wedding anniversary, a resolution honoring Sherry Anderson for her service as a committee record specialist, and a Black History Month tribute to former Senator Yvonne Starks-Wilson. The chamber also welcomed guests from the Alzheimer’s Association, the Festus girls cross-country team, the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce Leadership Conference, and other visitors. The main floor action centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2033, 1608, 1672, and 1854, which dealt with removing the sunset from the SAFE Act and related restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors. Supporters argued the bills were needed to protect children and cited medical organizations and studies they said supported delaying or limiting such treatments; opponents said the measures targeted transgender youth, interfered with medical decisions, and misrepresented the science. After extensive debate, the previous question was adopted 102-45, and the combined bill package passed 102-40. The House also passed House Bill 1847 on the dental compact (138-10), House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1866 on peace officer licensing and citizenship (101-36), House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1908 and 2337 on family law and abuse-related protections (147-0), House Bill 1961 on dietitian temporary licenses and interstate practice (137-8), House Bill 2180 on alternative notice methods for blind pension and tax notices (146-0), and House Bill 2591 on speech-language pathologist licensure and interstate practice (144-0). During debate on the dental compact, one member questioned the compact’s rules, data-sharing, and sovereignty implications, while supporters said it would improve workforce access and help identify disciplined practitioners. On the peace officer bill, supporters said citizenship should be required for law enforcement authority, while opponents argued permanent residents with military service should be eligible. The family-law bill was described by its sponsor as protecting survivors of abuse and preventing legal and financial harms in marriage-related cases. The blind-notice bill drew bipartisan praise for improving accessibility and saving the state money. The House then heard announcements about upcoming committee meetings, an Eagle Scout recognition, a National Education Association teaching honor, and an America 250 celebration, before adjourning until Monday, February 16, 2026.