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• One alcohol-related death is too many, and we have a duty to keep our citizens safe when they are on
• <00:20:29.320> to death is too many, and we have a duty to death is too many, and we have
• a duty to keep<00:20:29.640> our<00:20:29.760> citizens<00:20:30.240> safe<00:20
• The bill<00:25:30.000> represents<00:25:30.520> another<00:25:30.920> effort<00:
• 25:31.240> to bill represents another effort to bill represents another effort to safeguard<00

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And lastly, the representative from the city of Glendale, who was in my office earlier, shared a story
• And we, as a government, have a duty to fund those services and to make sure that we...
• Visiting the Capitol today are more than 175 Arizonans representing 28 of the 30 districts across the
• Visiting the Capitol today are more than 175 Arizonans representing 28 of the 30 districts across the
• But we, the representatives of the people... Everybody does not know what it's like.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Representative Bridges here. Representative Gordon here. Representative Marzian here.
• for an employee who has a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform work duties
• for an employee who has a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform work duties
• for an employee who has a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform work duties
• Seeing none, Representative Marzian. Thank you, Mr.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then took up several administrative regulations. The first was an Office of the Attorney General regulation creating an online submission process for an annual certification report to replace prior quarterly notarized certification forms; there were no amendments or questions. The main discussion centered on Personnel Cabinet regulations 101 KAR 2:034, 2:102, 3:015, and 3:045, which include staff-suggested technical amendments and address state employee compensation and leave. The compensation provisions clarify salary and rehiring/demotion rules, increase critical position premiums from one to three, and update weekend premium and ACE award practices. The leave provisions would provide up to six weeks of paid leave per 10-year interval for birth, adoption, foster placement, or a serious health condition, and allow one paid adverse-weather day per year with supervisor approval. Staff explained that annual and sick leave already accrue and roll over, and that the new six-week benefit was intended as an additional enhancement tied to the 10-year and 20-year sick-leave milestones.

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• Representative Eligan, aye. Representative Ichiyama is excused. Representative Ioto, aye.
• Representative Kong, aye. Representative Loen is excused. Representative Martin, aye.
• Representative Tam, aye. Representative Purick, aye. Your recommendation is adopted. Thank you.
• Representative Ichiyama is excused. Representative Ioto, aye. Representative Kong, aye.
• Representative Loen is excused. Representative Martin, aye. Representative Tam, aye.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on March 12, 2025, and heard testimony on several bills, with most measures drawing support from state boards, agencies, and industry groups. SB 102 (restaurants) had one supportive testifier and no questions. SB 1367 SD1 (installment loans) drew support from DCCA and other boards, but the chair raised concerns about a proposed $5 debit-card convenience fee, saying it seemed high and suggesting it might be amended downward; DCCA said it would check with industry on the likely impact. SB 1373 SD2 (administrative licensure action against sex offenders) received broad support from DCCA and multiple professional licensing boards, including psychology, physical therapy, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, massage therapy, nursing, optometry, barbering and cosmetology, the Hawaii Medical Board, and HPD. The committee then heard SB 1142 SD1 (insurance proceeds), which was supported by DCCA, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, AARP, Hawaiʻi Realtors, and the Hawaiʻi Insurers Council, while State Farm offered comments and the Hawaii Bankers Association opposed. Testimony focused on insurance access after the Lahaina wildfires and the need to address underinsured homeowners. The committee also discussed SB 144 SD2 (stabilization of property insurance), with support from the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, AARP, Hawaiʻi Realtors, and the Hawaiʻi Insurers Council, and comments from the Attorney General and DCCA Insurance Division about revising the financing structure and correcting bill language. Opponents and reservationed supporters argued the bill may not help if applicants can still obtain coverage at very high prices, while supporters said it would expand market capacity and provide a safety net as climate-related losses continue. Finally, SB 253 SD2 (condominium reserves) received support from Hawaiʻi Realtors, CI, and several individual testifiers. Supporters said it would enforce existing disclosure requirements under Act 199 and improve reserve funding transparency, while one individual argued stronger enforcement and an ombudsman-style office would be more effective. The chair reminded testifiers to stay on the bill at hand. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.

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• Representative Bojanowski. Representative Camuel, here. Representative Duvall, here.
• Representative Fleming. Representative Johnson. Representative Petrie, here.
• Representative Hale, present. Senator Hickton, here. Representative Thomas, present.
• Fleming representative Fleming representative Johnson<00:01:24.200> representative<00:01:24.920
• > Petri<00:01:26.040> here Johnson representative Petri here Johnson representative Petri

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:02 Attendance Roll Call: 00:49 Approval of Minutes: 01:55 CERS Retiree Health Subsidy Proposal: 02:14 SB 58: 24:05 TRS Sick/Annual Leave Proposal: 32:53 Adjournment: 48:00, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the prior month’s minutes after a roll call established a quorum. It then heard testimony on a draft proposal from Senator Robbie Mills to increase CERS retiree health subsidies for members retiring on or after July 1, 2003. The bill would raise the non-hazardous subsidy from $14.63 to $40 per month per year of service and the hazardous-duty subsidy from $21.94 to $50, with employee contribution rates adjusted based on the health trust’s funded status. Supporters from sheriffs, firefighters, police chiefs, and the Kentucky League of Cities said the change would improve recruitment and retention, better align the subsidy with the cost of a single health plan, and preserve the system’s financial footing through shared employer-employee costs and funding triggers. Committee members asked about the fiscal impact, the effect of funding levels above 150%, and how the subsidy would work for rehired retirees or employees who later take private-sector jobs. Mills and other witnesses said preliminary actuarial work was still forthcoming, that the bill was intended to be revenue-neutral or close to it, and that the subsidy would continue to be paid monthly; they also noted existing 2008 rules for rehired retirees and said the benefit would still be available even if a retiree later had other insurance. One member suggested looking at stable accounts as an additional option for special-needs planning in a later bill. The committee then heard Senate Bill 58 from Senator Robin Webb, which would allow state employees to designate a Special Needs Trust as a beneficiary for retirement benefits. Webb said the measure would help employees provide for disabled dependents without jeopardizing SSI or Medicaid eligibility, and that the bill follows federal special-needs trust rules. He said the proposal could be revenue neutral, but actuarial analysis was still pending and KPPA had asked for electronic rather than paper transfer provisions. Members questioned whether the authority already exists, how the trust would work, and whether stable accounts should also be considered; Webb said he would follow up with additional information.

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• Speaker, I rise today as a representative for 72,000 veterans and tens of thousands of active-duty personnel
• of thousands of active duty tens of thousands of active duty Personnel<02:09:14.559> who<02:09
• 24.039> representing<04:39:24.480> fuel Centers Sigma representing fuel Centers Sigma representing
• Thank you, and I yield back. representative democracy is not just representative democracy is not just
• Naval Academy they represent just of the Naval Academy they represent our<05:24:25.480> military<

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Representative Jeffrey Roy. Representative Jeffrey Roy. Here. All right.
• Representative Michael Kushmerek. Representative David Vieira. Senator Michael Barrett.
• And the towns that were represented did an outstanding job.
• And the towns that were represented did an outstanding job.
• It could be you and Representative Garballey.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission meeting opened with a roll call that established a quorum, allowing the group to proceed officially. Co-chair remarks highlighted recent successful Henry Knox Trail commemorations in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, with praise for the organizers and participants. The meeting then focused on Massachusetts 250 and America 250 planning, including statewide events tied to the Revolution’s 250th anniversary. Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism outlined several America 250 initiatives: selecting an item for the national time capsule, organizing a July 8 nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence, encouraging a July 5 “America’s potluck,” and considering a “heritage tractor” tribute from Kansas as a model for Massachusetts participation. Members discussed who should decide the time capsule contents, with suggestions that Secretary Galvin and the commission help set criteria, and there was interest in creating a separate Massachusetts-only time capsule as a backup. The commission also discussed whether Governor Healey should formally endorse the potluck effort, and members expressed support for distributing a graphic for the Declaration reading. Revolution 250 and related organizers gave updates on upcoming commemorations: Worcester was moved to a larger venue due to strong attendance, Framingham will include living history portrayals of Patriots of Color, Cambridge and Roxbury programs are being planned, and Dorchester Heights/Evacuation Day events will include a Boston Public Library evening commemoration and a March 17 procession and ceremony. Sail Boston was also previewed as a major international event with dozens of ships and extensive public safety coordination. A final presentation pitched “Rebel Town,” a Boston Tea Party musical, as a potential America 250 attraction; the presenter described the show’s development, audience appeal, and need for a Boston venue and funding. No votes were taken beyond the motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• In these times, when we are in support of law enforcement, our duties and responsibilities are to support
• class C felony is where it should be, and in providing us the protection that we need in doing our duties
• <00:14:30.399> in<00:14:30.519> doing<00:14:30.759> our<00:14:30.920> duties
• prote that we need in doing our duties prote that we need in doing our duties in<00:14:31.320>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Senate Committees on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Government Operations met on January 31, 2025, to hear several bills related to disaster resilience, the National Guard, veteran services, and memorials. SB 111 on hurricane-resistant criteria drew support from HEMA and DAGS, with one witness suggesting tighter language on funding timing, wind-speed standards, and bathroom access. SB 239 on disaster preparedness, requiring new public buildings and schools to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and serve as shelters, received support from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, which said its facilities should be able to withstand such storms but shelter capacity would be limited. SB 998, creating a Hawaii First Responders Memorial study and consultant appropriation, drew support from state and local officials and one written opposition. During the first decision-making segment, the committees adopted amendments to SB 111, including changing the effective date language to July 1, 2026. For SB 239, the committees agreed to amendments removing correctional facilities from the shelter requirement, changing “public buildings” to “state buildings,” retaining the January 1, 2026 construction date, and accepting DAGS language. SB 998 was advanced as introduced. Government Operations lacked quorum and said it would formally vote later, but Public Safety and Military Affairs took action on the measures before it. A second Public Safety and Military Affairs hearing later considered SB 1381, SB 1382, SB 1379, SB 609, and SB 1377. Testimony was generally supportive: the Department of Defense, HEMA, the Office of Veteran Services, veterans groups, and others backed the National Guard, emergency preparedness, veteran services, and veteran cemetery measures, while one witness opposed SB 1379. Members asked why SB 1382 needed statutory changes, and the Adjutant General explained it was to better protect National Guard members during law-enforcement support duties. The committee then passed SB 1381 with technical amendments, SB 1382 as is, SB 1379 with technical amendments, SB 609 with amendments including deleting appropriations and changing the effective date to July 1, 2077, and SB 1377 with technical amendments.

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• I'm represented by IBEW Local 23.
• I'm represented by IBEW Local 23.
• For instance, you can have one RN on duty or LPN on duty and not be able to—they're still farming out
• duty and not be one RN on duty or LPN on duty and not be able<00:24:42.720> to<00:24:43.200><
• I represent the most rural district in the state.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Proceed, Representative. Mr.
• Proceed, Representative.
• Proceed, Representative. As our colleague from my seat, Representative...
• Proceed, representatives.
• Proceed, Representative.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• a seller but assists a buyer without formally representing them.
• a seller, but assists a buyer without formally representing them.
• By repealing subagency, consumers will have a clear understanding of who represents them: either represent
• the seller or represent the buyer, period.
• We're here representing myself in favor of Senate Bill 715.

Bills: SB75, SB715, SB776, SB1299, SB1405, SB1968, SB2021, SB2077, SB2148, SB2321, SB2330, SB2411

Keywords: electric generation, reliability, ERCOT, Public Utility Commission, penalties, performance requirements, energy policy, construction contracts, compensatory damages, government delays, contractor, legislation, nonprofit donor privacy, membership lists, supporter confidentiality, volunteer privacy, association rights, public records exemption, Texas Public Information Act, government transparency

Summary: The committee first took up pending business and favorably reported several bills without objection or by recorded vote, including SB 783, SB 1238, SB 1706, SB 1791, SB 458, SB 1644, and SB 1810, with some of them also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then moved into hearings on additional bills. SB 1968, by Senator Schwertner, would update the Real Estate License Act by repealing subagency, requiring written buyer-agent agreements before showings, and clarifying when a formal buyer representation agreement must be signed. Texas Realtors testified in support, saying the bill modernizes agency rules and increases transparency, while a committee substitute corrected drafting issues. SB 2411, the annual update to the Texas Business Organizations Code, was also laid out and left pending after supportive testimony from the Texas Business Law Foundation and drafting committee representatives. The committee also heard SB 2321, which would codify ERCOT’s current practice of notifying TCEQ when backup generation needs enforcement discretion for grid reliability; Sierra Club and a chamber of commerce witness supported it with suggestions for clearer emissions reporting, and the bill was left pending. SB 2077 would broaden eligibility for the Texas Mutual Insurance Company board by narrowing conflict restrictions tied to insurance-related interests; Texas Mutual supported the change and the bill was left pending. SB 1405, a broadband bill, would align state law with FCC standards and streamline Broadband Development Office processes; it was left pending after supportive testimony. SB 1299, protecting nonprofit donor privacy, drew support from privacy advocates and concerns from one witness about transparency for publicly funded nonprofit operations; it was left pending. The committee then heard SB 776, which would bar government construction contracts from shifting delay damages to contractors when delays are caused solely by the public owner. Contractors, surety representatives, and water infrastructure advocates supported the bill, arguing it would improve fairness and reduce inflated bids, while water utilities and critical infrastructure entities opposed it, warning of more litigation and higher costs; the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 715, which would apply reliability requirements retroactively to all generation resources in ERCOT, drew opposition from renewable and storage groups and support from some critics of renewable subsidies, with witnesses split over whether it would improve reliability or raise costs; testimony was underway when the transcript ended.

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• Can I have your signature for my ability to get on the ballot to represent you or to continue representing
• We are here representing DCS. I am here on behalf of DCS to represent this bill.
• And you represent? And I'm opposed to this bill. You represent yourself. I represent myself, yes.
• I represent myself and my family.
• Just say your name and who you represent. Okay. My name is Bridget Bell. I represent myself.

Bills: SB1012, SB1099, SB1234, SB1392, SB1489, SB1535, SB1570, SB1609, SB1627, SB1634, SB1661, SB1709, SB1723, SB1725, SB1743, SB1829, SCR1027, SCR1040, SCR1048

Keywords: concealed carry, firearms, restaurants, liquor licensing, public safety, defamation, private figure, public concern, statute of limitations, internet defamation, juvenile court, legal representation, appointed attorney, guardian ad litem, child welfare, election canvass, canvassing board, governing body, election inspection, election access

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• My name is Annie Simons, and I'm representing the Minnesota Home Care Association.
• <01:01:21.160> as that that's our civic duty as that that's our civic duty as legislators<
• My duty was combat alongside American forces. They supported the U.S. military objective.
• <01:27:21.840> were just stated, the task force duties were just stated, the task force duties
• tribal nations, tribal representatives tribal nations, tribal representatives uh<01:43:41.080>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• arm a trade Association representing arm a trade Association representing disability<00:03:06.440
• representative representative Murphy<00:10:31.920> thank<00:10:32.079> you<00:10:32.160
• Representative Gilman, uh, Mr.
• Representative Gander, I agree 100%.
• representative representative Gander<00:52:14.160> all<00:52:14.280> right<00:52:14.480

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Committee on Human Services Finance and Policy met to approve prior minutes and then take public testimony on the governor’s budget recommendations for human services. The chair explained the hearing format and noted that DHS declined to testify. Much of the testimony focused on proposed reductions or caps affecting disability waiver services, nursing homes, and elderly waiver programs, as well as related fee and tax changes in the budget. Representatives of ARM argued that the governor’s proposal would cap inflationary adjustments at 2%, limit rate exceptions, cap billable days, and restrict individualized home supports, which they said would worsen workforce shortages, reduce wages for direct support professionals, and destabilize disability services. They said the package would cut about $600 million over four years and could lead to group home closures, higher turnover, and families losing access to local homes and services. Committee members asked about real-world impacts and future rate adjustments, and ARM responded that providers have already planned around expected 2026 rates, so a cap would create immediate budget and staffing problems. Long-Term Care Imperative testified against nursing home-related cuts, saying the budget would cap future rate increases, limit health insurance costs in rate setting, phase out closure-related agreements and incentives, and fail to fully fund the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board. They estimated the nursing home provisions could amount to a $218 million cut over four years, or roughly $350 million when combined with other underfunding, and said every nursing home and bed in Minnesota would be affected. They also criticized the lack of an inflation factor in Elderly Waiver, a proposed 54% increase in assisted living fees, and possible changes to provider-assessed fine and penalty funds. Members asked about staffing and bed availability, and the testifiers said reduced funding would likely force more beds out of service. A later testifier, Dan Andre of the Minnesota Council of Health Plans, raised concerns about the DHS budget’s proposed increase in the HMO surcharge and about carving pharmacy and non-emergency medical transportation benefits out of managed care. He argued the tax increase would raise premiums for fully insured and Medicare supplement enrollees and that managed care coordination helps members access care and medications. The hearing also included one unrelated, disruptive testimony about the Minnesota Sex Offender Program and other agencies, which the chair redirected back to the human services budget. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving testimony.

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• I represent the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association.
• Representing yourself, sir, state your name for the record, who you're representing, and then you'll
• I’m here today representing Midwestern University.
• I'm here today representing Midwestern University.
• State your name and who you're representing, please.

Bills: SB1176, SB1186, SB1235, SB1286, SB1446, SB1458, SB1515, SB1616, SB1641, SB1668, SB1670, SB1678, SB1747, SB1787

Keywords: stormwater, water storage, replenishment credits, groundwater, aquifer, Arizona Revised Statutes, disclosure, state contracts, procurement records, donations, transparency, EMS, reciprocity, interstate compact, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, licensure, public safety, military personnel, veterinary telemedicine

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• Although we do not yet have funding or staffing to fully implement our new statutory duties, we have
• So we basically have to find a representative. to it's to find that number so that we can look at enough
• be doing and we we had our audits team we use our auditors to help us come up with what is a representative
• But right now we believe that 25%, getting to that goal of 25% will be a representative sample of being
• Well, they won't be doing the duties of the job of a correctional officer.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I AM THE SENATOR THAT REPRESENTS SENATE DISTRICT 32 WHICH IS THE CENTRAL BROWARD AREA AND IT IS AN HONOR
• Passidomo: CATHERINE PASSIDOMO AND I REPRESENT DISTRICT 28 WHICH IS COLLIER, HENDRY AND PART OF LEE COUNTY
• WE TALKED WITH INSTALLATIONS THROUGH THE STATE TRYING TO UNDERSTAND WHAT ARE THEIR NEEDS FOR ACTIVE DUTY
• HOMEBUYERS ARE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS AS WELL EXCEPT FOR THERE IS AN EXCEPTION IN STATUTE OR ACTIVE DUTY
• CHAIRMAN, SINCE YOU REPRESENT I KNOW THREE COUNTIES BUT ALL OF MARION COUNTY WE WANTED TO MAYBE FOCUS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I was blessed to represent them from 2015 all the way through 2021.
• Most of us just know him as... state representative Sylvester Turner.
• Congressman, State Representative, as I like to say. His legacy is one of tireless advocacy.
• That's the district he represented. And I wouldn't get off the floor, Royce, to meet with me.
• He always remembered who he represented. So Sylvester was a champion for education.

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB703, SB764, SB790, SJR36, SJR3, SJR34, SJR18, SCR9, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SJR3, SB5, SR172, SR176, SR177, SR190, SR193, SR194, SR202, SR203, SR208

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, investment reserve, economic resilience, financial security, vehicle rental, damage waiver

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• The duty to provide this backstop, this backstop, was assigned to the income.
• CPUC representatives can please approach the dais.
• You should represent Vista. I'm glad you're going there.
• So in a previous panel, the small rural telcos represent 1% of the population of California.
• Katherine Brandenburg representing athletes and entertainers for kids and 911 for kids.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• districts and the people they represent.
• districts and the people they represent.
• , Representative Tyler.
• To my right, we have Representative, let me see, ah, Representative Kane, right?
• And to the far right, Representative Donato, and then we have Representative Gallagher.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hybrid hearing covering public construction, business regulations, and honorary designations, with most of the discussion focused on two matters: a five-year moratorium on new jail and prison construction (S. 2114/H. 3422) and a bill designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day (S. 2152/H. 3305). The chair emphasized that the hearing was public, testimony would be recorded, and speakers should generally keep remarks to three minutes. Senator Comerford introduced the prison moratorium bill, saying it would pause new construction while allowing renovations, and Senator Friedman introduced the Tourette awareness bill and a separate Tuskegee Airmen commemoration measure, asking for favorable action on both honorary designations. A large portion of the hearing featured remote testimony from incarcerated people at MCI Framingham and MCI Shirley in support of the prison moratorium. Witnesses repeatedly argued that Massachusetts does not need a new women’s prison, that the incarcerated population is declining, and that funds would be better spent on mental health care, addiction treatment, vocational training, pre-release programming, housing, and repairs to existing facilities. Several speakers described poor conditions, limited programming, and the need to address trauma, domestic violence, and substance use as root causes of incarceration. One committee member responded to testimony by noting that incarceration numbers are going down, that the state is working on housing and workforce opportunities for people returning home, and that the committee wants to expand pathways to employment and reentry. The Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day bill drew testimony from the bill’s young sponsor, Owen Rosenthal, his parents, medical professionals, and advocates. They described Tourette syndrome as a misunderstood neurodevelopmental condition, said awareness would reduce stigma and improve diagnosis and support, and cited the need for education in schools, workplaces, and the medical community. The Tourette Association of America supported the bill, noting underdiagnosis, co-occurring conditions, pain, and mental health risks associated with Tourette syndrome. Committee members praised the youth advocates and asked that written testimony be submitted electronically. The hearing ended without any recorded votes or final committee action in the transcript provided.