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• the day, a nurse of the day, and I just want to remind you all that these folks are not here for ceremonial

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• In ancient times, the alma fish was used in special ceremonies to honor the Hawaiian god Lo.
• In ancient times, the alma fish was used in special ceremonies to honor the Hawaiian god Lo.
• 00:31:55.120><c> special</c> the alma fish was used in special the alma fish was used in special ceremonies
• </c> ceremonies to honor the Hawaiian god Lo. ceremonies to honor the Hawaiian god Lo.
• I found, after 20 years searching, they took off the ceremonial stones from the ha and put it in their

Bills: HB1817 , HB2056 , HB2616 , HB1718 , HB1842 , HB1740 , HB1919 , HB1616 , HB1774 , HB1984 , HB1603 , HB2171

Committee: House Water & Land

Summary: The committee heard HB 1817, which would create a daily bag limit for amaa/ama fish to protect Hawaii’s fisheries. DLNR said the biggest stressor on amaa populations is diversion of freshwater flows that cut off food sources for juvenile fish, and suggested that place-by-place rulemaking with fishers and stakeholders would be the most effective approach. A teacher and several Waialua Elementary students testified in strong support, describing research on declining catch data, cultural importance, and the need to preserve the fish for future generations. Other supporters said the fish is being outcompeted by invasive species and cited historical declines, including testimony that bag limits in Hilo Bay have helped increase populations. Committee members asked DLNR about traditional and cultural gathering rights, whether the bill’s bag limit would apply to native Hawaiian practices, and whether the limit was 10 per day or per season. DLNR said constitutional Hawaiian practices are protected, but also noted that if the bag limit is set in statute it would limit the department’s flexibility to tailor rules by area. Members also asked about other conservation efforts, and DLNR said fish pond revitalization and amaa production are underway statewide. One member raised concern that a statewide statutory limit might not fit conditions on every island, and DLNR said it has authority to adopt area-specific rules through rulemaking, though that process can take months to more than a year. The committee then moved to HP 206, an appropriations measure for the City and County of Honolulu involving school land transfers, and HP 266B relating to Banyan Drive. On HP 206, the county said the request is a one-time item and estimated costs were about $3.25 million, with the city and county already spending more than $350,000 on the transfers. On HP 266B, HCDA said it is conducting a master planning effort for Banyan Drive and plans a community visioning exercise this summer. Testimony from the Banyan Drive redevelopment agency emphasized the need for more flexible land-tenure rules, while OHA supported the bill with amendments to include cultural specialists and lineal descendants in the redevelopment process and to protect ceded lands. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• The Speaker wishes to, at this time, invite staff and guests to the House floor for a signing ceremony

Summary: The chambers exchanged final messages on House Concurrent Resolution 4409 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, with both resolutions reported as adopted and signed. The House also received notice that the Senate had adopted HCR 4409 and SCR 8410, and the Senate received notice that the House had adopted SCR 8410 and that the Speaker had signed HCR 4409. The House granted consent to suspend the rules so bills on the supplemental introduction sheet could be advanced to the third reading calendar. In the House, Representative Fitzgibbon moved adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, which he described as a housekeeping measure clarifying the status of bills that had not completed the legislative process. Representative Corey supported the resolution as cleanup work. The House adopted the resolution by voice vote and agreed to immediately transmit it to the Senate. The Senate later reverted to the fourth order of business to receive House messages, including the signing and transmission of HCR 4409, the House adoption of SCR 8410, and the signing of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998. The Senate then moved all measures on the floor calendar or held at the desk back to the Committee on Rules, approved the journal for the 60th day of the 2026 regular session, and adjourned the 69th Legislature sine die.

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• The Speaker wishes to, at this time, invite staff and guests to the House floor for signatory ceremony

Summary: The House and Senate exchanged final messages on House Concurrent Resolution 4409 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, with both chambers reporting the resolutions adopted and signed. The House also agreed, without objection, to allow bills listed on the supplemental introduction sheet to be treated as first reading items and placed on third reading under suspension of the rules. Representative Fitzgibbon moved adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, which was described as a housekeeping measure to clarify the status of bills that had not completed passage through both chambers to the governor. Representative Corey supported the resolution, and the House adopted it by voice vote. The resolution was then transmitted to the Senate. Later, the Senate received messages that the House had signed and transmitted House Concurrent Resolution 4409, adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 8410, and signed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998. The Senate President signed SCR 8410 and HCR 4409 in open session. The Senate then approved the journal for the 60th day of the 2026 regular session, and the legislature moved to adjourn sine die, ending the 2026 regular session of the 69th Legislature without objection.

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• The Disability Policy Consortium will be having its fourth John Winsky Memorial Award ceremony, and that's
• I saw Carl and I wanted to mention that Carl, at the John Winsky Awards ceremony, is going to be honored

Summary: The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its quarterly meeting on September 10, with roll call, approval of the June minutes as amended, and welcoming remarks for newly appointed commissioner Rachel Caprilyan and reappointed commissioners. Chair Denise Garlick outlined plans for a statewide community hearing series, beginning with a November 4 hybrid hearing at Needham Town Hall focused on the Boston/Metro West region, and described the creation of a nonvoting advisory council to broaden the commission’s expertise across health care, transportation, housing, education, employment, business, and local disability commissions. Commissioners discussed the nomination process, the need for geographic diversity, and the goal of having the council in place by the December quarterly meeting. The main presentation addressed proposed federal Medicaid and SNAP changes in H.R. 1, with Jennifer Bertrand of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council warning that the law could cut federal Medicaid spending by $1 trillion over 10 years, impose work requirements, require redeterminations every six months, restrict provider taxes, and reduce SNAP benefits. She said these changes could increase uninsurance, create administrative barriers, and threaten home- and community-based services, with a Massachusetts analysis projecting 141,000 to 203,000 MassHealth members could lose coverage over six months. Commissioners and attendees responded that the changes could harm people with disabilities, caregivers, and provider organizations, increase institutionalization risk, and intensify competition for limited state resources; several emphasized the need for disability groups and broader health care stakeholders to coordinate advocacy. Subcommittee reports highlighted recent and upcoming work. The Disability Employment Subcommittee reported on a June “Strength and Support” event, an August presentation by Run the Gamut, and an upcoming MAPC/Employment First workshop in Worcester, while the Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee discussed a presentation from the Lurie Institute for Policy Research on community living dashboards and disparities in Medicaid and LTSS. Commissioners also shared announcements about upcoming events, including the Paul Spooner Generational Leisure Summit, the Disability Policy Consortium’s John Winsky Memorial Award ceremony, the Massachusetts Health Council’s annual celebration, and a September 17 hearing on insurance coverage for hearing aids. The meeting ended with congratulations to commissioner Carl Richardson for an accessibility award and a motion to adjourn, which passed.

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• six-time Olympic contender Lori Stevens from Sun Valley is one of the flag bearers to open the ceremonies
• Lori Stevens from Sun Valley is one of the flag bearers to open the ceremonies. Wow. Great.

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• So August 1st to August 10th is the Gallup Intertribal Indian ceremonial. Yes.
• Um, I think that's a great idea, but I, I do know that ceremonial will be done by the time our committee

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• The office of President Pro Tempore is not ceremonial fluff. It is a solemn trust.
• But I do take it with humility and understand the seriousness of the position and its ceremonial value

Bills: SB27 , SB30 , SB293 , HB4 , HB2974 , HB5138 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SB2023 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB507 , SB1434 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1122 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB1085 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB884 , SB1200 , SB1845 , SB2458 , SB801 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB2797 , SB2076 , SB2876 , SB1640 , SB1449 , SB1181 , SB1234 , SB2926 , SB2841 , SB1528 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB1237 , SB2819 , SB629 , SB2608 , SB1602 , SB2009 , SB867 , SB640 , SB1698 , SB2680 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1483 , SB1444 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2298 , SB2622 , SB2955 , SB2334 , SB1367 , SB2044 , SB2363 , SB2565 , SB1888 , SB3036 , SB3057 , SB3043 , SB3063 , SB3035 , SB203 , SB2688 , SB2522 , SB2459 , SB2655 , SB2251 , SB1884 , SB2928 , SB2566 , SB2549 , SB2553 , SB2919 , SB1944 , SB1232 , SB1798 , SB2603 , SB2607 , SB2683 , SB1319 , SB3045 , SB3071 , HB796 , HB1523 , HB5294 , HB748 , HB3395 , HB180 , HB3171 , HB146 , HB5596 , HB5694 , HB 1135 , HB3225 , HB186 , HB1449 , HB3793 , HB 112 , HB 104 , HB3336 , HB3520 , HB3320 , HB5663 , HB2399 , HB 111 , HB3483 , HB4580 , HB3748 , HB632 , HB4730 , HB5690 , HB5689 , HB3385 , HB4359 , HB5381 , HB 123 , HB5606 , HB 1057 , HB3664 , HCR141 , HCR40 , HCR59

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• I went to two Vietnam veterans ceremonies, one in Orlando and one in Tampa.

Committee: Senate Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Summary: The Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and heard one item: confirmation of Lieutenant Governor Jeanette M. Nunes as chair of the Board of Directors of Space Florida. Nunes was not present, and there were no questions from members. One appearance form was filed by Ellsworth Williams, who spoke about veterans’ issues, especially the rising suicide risk among older veterans, and described his organization’s counseling, referral, advocacy, and support services for elderly veterans and caregivers. After brief discussion, Senator Truenow moved to recommend confirmation of Lieutenant Governor Nunes. The committee adopted the motion without objection and then took a roll call vote, which resulted in a favorable recommendation for confirmation. Members then exchanged closing remarks thanking one another for service and noting the committee’s work on veterans and military issues. The meeting concluded with no further business and the committee adjourned.

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• We're on the heels of 25-plus graduation ceremonies.
• We actually have a graduation ceremony this Friday if anyone wants to attend.
• We actually have a ceremonies.
• > Friday</c><00:25:01.600><c> if</c> graduation ceremony this Friday if graduation ceremony this Friday
• Thank you for what you do and if you want to attend some more graduation ceremonies, let me know.

Committee: Joint Education

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• You can have some type of ceremony or event around it so that people can get educated. >> Whereas if
• can have some make comments on it. you can have some type<00:57:36.880><c> of</c><00:57:37.040><c> ceremony
• c> event</c><00:57:38.240><c> around</c><00:57:38.559><c> it</c><00:57:38.799><c> so</c> type of ceremony
• or event around it so type of ceremony or event around it so that<00:57:39.200><c> people</c><00:57:

Committee: House Legislative Administration

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• Guido served as president of the Gallup Intertribal Ceremony Association for many years.
• And during the ceremony,... ...dormitory at Red Rock Peak Park to accommodate performers.
• And during the ceremony, he worked with former Governor Bruce King to increase the funding for the ceremonial

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• And during the ceremony, he worked with former Governor Bruce King to increase the funding for the Ceremonial
• And during the ceremony, he worked with the former Governor Bruce King to increase the funding for the
• Ceremonial Association.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, opened with an invocation, pledges, and a series of announcements recognizing West Side Day, School Board Appreciation Day, Sierra Club Climate Solutions Day, Gallup-McKinley County Day, and New Mexico Athlete Trainer Day. Members also agreed to allow cameras on the floor and a relaxed dress code for guests. Numerous student and community groups were introduced, including West Side Day students, ABC Prep basketball students, Bernalillo High School AP students, MANA del Norte Hermanitas, honorary lieutenant governors, Taos Municipal Schools leaders, Classical Conversations homeschool students, Bloomfield school board members, and others. A major portion of the session was devoted to honoring Bueno Foods with a Senate certificate recognizing February 5, 2026, as Bueno Foods Day in the Senate and celebrating the company’s 75th anniversary. Senators praised the Baca family’s multigenerational business, its role in New Mexico’s chile industry, its jobs and community support, and its national reach. Several members spoke in support, sharing personal stories about Bueno products and the company’s help during COVID and over decades of family and community life. The Senate also adopted a condolence certificate for Kayla Reagan Van Landingham, a 19-year-old bicyclist killed in Albuquerque, with remarks emphasizing her life, advocacy, and the need for stronger pedestrian and bicycle safety. Her mother and family were recognized, and members observed a moment of silence. Senators spoke about the importance of traffic safety reforms and the local ordinance changes already pursued in her memory. On legislation, the chamber received House and governor messages and adopted several committee reports. The main floor debate was on Senate Bill 38, concerning the spay and neuter program funding stream. Senator Block offered a floor substitute to restore a sunset clause for review and transparency; supporters argued the program should be periodically evaluated and that the funding functions like a tax rather than a fee. Opponents argued the program is important and should continue without a sunset. The floor substitute failed by roll call, 15 in favor and 22 against, and the Senate returned to the underlying bill for further debate.

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• organization leading efforts to revitalize our rights of passage around our life cycles, perpetuating ceremony
• 54.480><c> life</c><00:13:54.639><c> cycles</c><00:13:55.440><c> perpetuating</c><00:13:56.240><c> ceremony
• </c> our life cycles perpetuating ceremony our life cycles perpetuating ceremony and<00:13:57.040><c>

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• where they are doing the Federal Impacts on Tribal Nations panel at 1:50 and then having closing ceremonies
• panel at 150 and then having our Nations panel at 150 and then having our closing<00:27:08.799><c> ceremonies
• </c><00:27:09.679><c> um</c><00:27:09.840><c> right</c><00:27:10.000><c> before</c> closing ceremonies
• um right before closing ceremonies um right before session<00:27:11.200><c> so</c><00:27:11.760><c>

Bills: HF2066 , HF340 , HF341 , HF566 , HF2107 , HF2130

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: electric bicycles, tax rebate, transportation, environment, local economy, fleeing peace officer, culpable negligence, traffic laws, public safety, motor vehicle offenses, driving violations, penalties, license suspension, traffic enforcement, all-terrain vehicle, ATV, class 1 ATV, class 2 ATV, road rights-of-way, public roads

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• or performance of one of her children and later grandchildren, along with their many graduation ceremonies

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, recognized an intern in the chamber, and adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Helen Riley Curtin of Salem, with a moment of silence held in her honor. The body also welcomed former Senator Richard Moore to the chamber. The Senate then took up several local and special bills for final action. It passed to be enacted House No. 3898, amending the charter of the town of Natick, and House No. 4502, amending the town manager act for the town of Arlington. It also passed to be engrossed House No. 2275, authorizing the City of Revere to pay a sum of money to Denise Matera Condelli, widow of former school committee member Anthony Matera. Additional measures were advanced without objection: House No. 4292, amending the Hopkinton charter to address appointment powers of the board of library trustees, was passed to be engrossed; House No. 4143, authorizing Wellesley to amend the income threshold for senior real property tax deferments, was ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also suspended rules to advance House No. 4962, establishing a sick leave bank for Sally DeRogers of the Department of Correction, and House No. 4763, validating the results of a Bourne annual election, both to third reading. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to reconvene the following Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned.

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• Senators Feeney and Rausch to And I'd like to recognize Senators Feeney and Rausch to lead some ceremony

Summary: The Senate session was largely ceremonial and began with the Pledge of Allegiance and recognition of the Wellesley swim team for winning its fifth straight state championship. Members praised the team’s consistency and accomplishment, but no formal action was taken on that recognition. The chamber then adopted a motion that the Senate adjourn in memory of Marie Nancy Azor of Harwich, honoring her life, community service, work as a nursing assistant and later licensed practical nurse, and her support of family and local youth sports. The motion prevailed, followed by a moment of silence. The Senate also welcomed and honored two championship athletic teams: the Tri-County High School football team for winning the MIAA small school state vocational Super Bowl, their first such title, and the Westborough girls varsity volleyball team for winning its third consecutive MIAA Division II state championship. Members and guests congratulated the students, coaches, and families. Finally, the Senate adopted an adjournment order and adjourned to meet again Monday at 11:00 a.m., again in memory of Marie Nancy Azor.

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• or performance of one of her children and later grandchildren, along with their many graduation ceremonies

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• Our people consist of traditional leaders who oversee, protect, and preserve our culture and our ceremonies
• Um, our ribbon cutting ceremony is going to be this Thursday at 120.
• And we also have our groundbreaking ceremony for our housing project, and this is going to be on July

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• And whereas the induction ceremony... ...2025.
• And whereas the induction ceremony will take place on June 14th, 2025, in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace
• This deals with our law enforcement Medal of Honor ceremony that'll be conducted on Thursday.