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• Today, more than 200,000 Latinos are active duty members of the armed forces, and more than 1.5 million
• <01:15:08.239><c> astronaut</c><01:15:08.719><c> to</c> To now more than 356,000 African-American active
• I feel when I'm no longer in office, I'm going to join the tourism staff downstairs.
• From my time in active duty to my roles in the reserve, the military experience I've known and lived
• From my time in active<02:17:19.200><c> duty</c><02:17:19.439><c> to</c><02:17:19.599><c> my</c><02:17

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• on behalf of the Chinese government, the very government department the Trump administration is actively
• :47.680><c> is</c> department the Trump administration is department the Trump administration is actively
• connection to the area and the great outdoors deepened, JB and JT witnessed the toll of increased tourism

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• national security. current law stops drones from flying over these places, but spaceports, which are actively
• to criminal justice, Senate Bill 2819 by Bettencourt, relating to the restrictions on political activities
• the Commissioner of Insurance for Business and Commerce, Senate Bill 2862 by Florida relating to active
• by Creighton relating to the removal of a spectator of certain school extracurricular athletic activities
• Senate Bill 2972 by Creighton relating to expressive activities at public institutions from education

Bills: SJR12 , SJR81 , SCR39 , SB22 , SB32 , SB241 , SB393 , SB414 , SB458 , SB464 , SB568 , SB583 , SB609 , SB660 , SB693 , SB731 , SB732 , SB746 , SB783 , SB785 , SB897 , SB993 , SB996 , SB1008 , SB1029 , SB1035 , SB1036 , SB1120 , SB1122 , SB1147 , SB1163 , SB1188 , SB1197 , SB1209 , SB1227 , SB1245 , SB1267 , SB1307 , SB1321 , SB1332 , SB1386 , SB1394 , SB1396 , SB1470 , SB1494 , SB1537 , SB1596 , SB1598 , SB1610 , SB1664 , SB1814 , SB1822 , SB1841 , SB1948 , SB2065 , SB2155 , SB2406 , SB2407 , SJR12 , SJR36 , SJR81 , SJR50 , SJR4 , SCR22 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SB765 , SB62 , SB666 , SB888 , SB687 , SB847 , SB1248 , SB504 , SB305 , SB296 , SB284 , SB241 , SB304 , SB1023 , SB204 , SB609 , SB670 , SB850 , SB854 , SB413 , SB1346 , SB1033 , SB1220 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB1539 , SB447 , SB1119 , SB1505 , SB1215 , SB1302 , SB583 , SB673 , SB681 , SB1172 , SB955 , SB957 , SB1120 , SB541 , SB266 , SB1415 , SB53 , SB1352 , SB785 , SB1450 , SB1502 , SB1566 , SB414 , SB1062 , SB711 , SB746 , SB1404 , SB1448 , SB507 , SB1026 , SB1349 , SB1355 , SB1433 , SB1434 , SB1596 , SB1403 , SB667 , SB1059 , SB1567 , SB310 , SB311 , SB505 , SB1209 , SB1210 , SB1470 , SB264 , SB1029 , SB1358 , SB1364 , SB1569 , SB1376 , SB1228 , SB519 , SB1350 , SB462 , SB827 , SB1585 , SB1396 , SB1484 , SB1273 , SB927 , SB1227 , SB1229 , SB1353 , SB1464 , SB1709 , SB1729 , SB1733 , SB1744 , SB1772 , SB1841 , SB1147 , SB1008 , SB2016 , SB1173 , SB1163 , SB996 , SB568 , SB1370 , SB1321 , SB1101 , SB860 , SB993 , SB693 , SB1610 , SB1537 , SB1332 , SB1307 , SB963 , SB493 , SB984 , SB619 , SB1122 , SB455 , SB522 , SB1057 , SB1239 , SB1254 , SB1255 , SB1259 , SB1341 , SB1664 , SB1877 , SB464 , SB1277 , SB32 , SB732 , SB660 , SB731 , SB921 , SB268 , SB1822 , SB1188 , SB1589 , SB397 , SB1058 , SB1036 , SB1267 , SB2112 , SB1930 , SB532 , SB1035 , SB2155 , SB508 , SB292 , SB291 , SB901 , SB1333 , SB1436 , SB1494 , SB964 , SB779 , SB1378 , SB2312 , SB1719 , SB1386 , SB287 , SB2143 , SB1245 , SB261 , SB1247 , SB1948 , SB2406 , SB2407 , SB1882 , SB1197 , SB1814 , SB618 , SB38 , SB393 , SB2065 , SB1371 , SB1394 , SB1365 , SB2243 , SB2226 , SB2039 , SB1919 , SB1895 , SB1598 , SB1493 , SB1810 , SB1791 , SB1706 , SB1644 , SB1238 , SB783 , SB458 , SB22 , SB651 , SB897 , SB1809 , SB1080 , SB745 , SB826 , SB989 , SB1320 , SB1437 , SB2320 , SB2289 , SB1171 , SB664 , SB1637 , SB2064 , SB868 , SJR40 , SJR27 , SCR38 , SCR37 , SB1079 , SB1243 , SB1504 , SB1851 , SB1879 , SB2237 , SB1257 , SB2034 , SB1522 , SB883 , SB249 , SB1318 , SB1151 , SB596 , SB1191 , SB226 , SB570 , SB870 , SB991 , SB60 , SB365 , SB1067 , SB1786 , SB326 , SB1401 , SB1592 , SB1728 , SB1265 , SB586 , SB529 , SB217 , SB209 , SB1923 , SB1559 , SB1839 , SB387 , SB1874 , SB1872 , SB1873 , SB1921 , SB1883 , SB1677 , SB95 , SB1620 , SB1838 , SB2024 , SB2429 , SB1999 , SB511 , SB2309 , SB2166 , SB871 , SB510 , SB33 , SB2420 , SB1860 , SB1541 , SB1316 , SB1314 , SB1313 , SB1426 , SB1398 , SB1869 , SB1750 , SB1871 , SB36 , SB855 , SB1233 , SB760 , SB2425 , SB2037 , SB1758 , SB1759 , SB2365 , SB1924 , SB762 , SB1271 , SB1818 , SB605 , SB1405 , SB1762 , SB1968 , SB1977 , SB2077 , SB2148 , SB2321 , SB1967 , SB1662 , SB1663 , SB2124 , SB2204

Keywords: parental rights, education, constitutional amendment, school choice, child education, tax exemption, ad valorem, tangible personal property, income production, border security, southern border, federal immigration policy, illegal immigration, cartels, transnational cartels, fentanyl, drug trafficking, human trafficking, Operation Lone Star, Texas border

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on educational reforms, particularly in special education funding. Notably, Senator Bettencourt laid out the transformative impacts of Senate Bill 568, which aims to lift a historical cap on special education funding that affected approximately 775,000 students. The discussions included plans for an intensity-based funding model that could ensure fair distribution of resources depending on individual needs, thereby enhancing educational support for diverse learning requirements. Senators acknowledged past failures in the special education framework, emphasizing the necessity of moving towards a system that is transparent and focused on delivering adequate services.

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• As private companies got out of the hydropower business and tourism became more important to our economy

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• Now, Second Lieutenant Robinson will report for active duty at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
• 51.840><c> for</c> second lieutenant Robson will report for second lieutenant Robson will report for active
• </c><00:07:54.400><c> I'm</c> active duty at Fort Sil, Oklahoma.
• I'm active duty at Fort Sil, Oklahoma.
• Festivals like Sueños in Chicago bring vibrancy, pride, and tourism to our cities.

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• It also has a real hit on tourism, which makes a difference in the economy of towns like Las Vegas.
• one person to another, if they want to transfer funds to someone engaging in some sort of illicit activity
• to someone engaging in some sort of to someone engaging in some sort of illicit<02:52:36.800><c> activity
• ,</c> illicit activity, illicit activity, they<02:52:38.960><c> can</c><02:52:39.200><c> make</c><02:

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• Senate File 124, sponsored by Senator Driskill, Economic Development Rodeo Museum, an act relating to tourism

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• We have testimony from the Department of Business and Economic Development and Tourism in support, and

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures. SB 1296 HD1, relating to disaster recovery, would exempt reconstruction of lawfully constructed structures damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster from special management area permits under certain conditions. OPSD, DLNR, the County of Maui, Front Street Recovery, and the Grassroot Institute supported the bill, saying it would speed rebuilding after disasters like the Maui fires; one witness noted the bill would not cover shoreline parcels unless amended, and members asked about the five-year rebuild window, the meaning of “lawfully constructed,” and whether unlawful structures were excluded. Testimony was also heard on SB 1413, which would allow the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to dispose of abandoned property in federal public housing projects after notice and within five days; HPHA said the bill would help address illegal dumping and clarify procedures. SB 31 HD1, concerning discriminatory restrictive covenants, was briefly described and had support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission and comments from the Uniform Law Commission, with no in-person testimony. The committee then heard SB 1341, which would add HEMA and the Office of Homeland Security to agencies allowed to review energy industry information and would expand the program’s emergency-management purpose. The Hawaii State Energy Office supported the measure, saying the data is important for emergency response and fuel-supply planning. SB 10008 HD1 would authorize counties to adopt ordinances enforcing accessible parking space requirements and clarify county enforcement of EV-related parking provisions; the Disability and Communication Access Board strongly supported the accessible-parking provisions, saying current enforcement is weak, while noting section three on EV spaces is already largely in statute and could be struck if the committee preferred. Tina Yamaki of the Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition. Finally, the committee heard SB 1028 SD1 HD1, which would eliminate fees, fines, and court costs for offenses committed by minors, discharge existing related debt, limit community service for minors to 72 hours, and repeal certain penalties tied to minors and their parents or guardians. The Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Community Alliance on Prisons, and DebtFree Justice Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that youth fines burden families, worsen poverty, and disproportionately affect Native Hawaiian youth. The Department of the Attorney General offered comments, raising possible constitutional title issues because the current draft incorporates material from HB 129 and includes sections that may relate more to restitution or curfew than to fines and fees; supporters responded that the title is sufficient and cited case law. No votes or final actions were taken on the measures in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• travel up the North Shore, and it’s a beautiful place in the state, and it’s become a very strong tourism

Bills: HF110 , HF111 , HF263 , HF105

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

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• These are all areas that we're already actively doing work in.
• Um but we do um we are actively engaged in comparative analysis reviews.
• do</c><01:17:34.080><c> um</c><01:17:34.560><c> we</c><01:17:34.880><c> are</c><01:17:35.120><c> actively
• Um but we do um we are actively things.
• Um but we do um we are actively engaged<01:17:36.080><c> in</c><01:17:36.320><c> comparative</c><01:17

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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• Thank you. can play sports, participate in can play sports, participate in activities,<00:21:21.760><
• , and do all of these other activities, and do all of these other things.<00:21:23.360><c> So,</c><00
• <00:23:51.840><c> that</c><00:23:52.159><c> promote</c><00:23:52.559><c> diabetes</c> activities that
• promote diabetes activities that promote diabetes awareness<00:23:53.840><c> and</c><00:23:54.159><c
• It does not create another form of loitering or illegal activity. surgical mask during any protest or

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• ,</c><04:58:04.920><c> and</c> all of this unlawful activity, and all of this unlawful activity, and
• Uh, Representative fiscal activity.
• </c><05:27:34.680><c> activities</c><05:27:35.680><c> they</c><05:27:36.080><c> were</c> to active activities
• they were to active activities they were accustomed<05:27:36.958><c> to</c><05:27:37.680><c> or</c><
• </c> playing a team sport, these activities playing a team sport, these activities can<05:40:58.240><

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• Class 3 is not defined in state statutes, but is professional gambling activities.
• So uh please gambling activities.
• </c> um or I'll say there is um the activity um or I'll say there is um the activity of<01:45:48.719>
• </c> line 20, add four persons active line 20, add four persons active actively<03:45:58.239><c> involved
• </c><03:45:58.720><c> in</c><03:45:59.040><c> production</c> actively involved in production actively

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• Activate Research is a Washington-based, Washington, D.C.
• </c><00:10:48.480><c> Activate</c> get the feedback on all those.
• Activate get the feedback on all those.
• Activate Research<00:10:49.360><c> is</c><00:10:49.519><c> a</c><00:10:49.760><c> a</c><00:10:49.920>
• I'm clear in the southeastern part of the state, and we don't get tourism.

Committee: Joint Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration

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• their free speech rights and their rights to association and their right to engage in political activity
• I think a lot of us understand that the folks who sign in are active participants, and they're prompted
• I think a lot of us understand that the folks who sign in are active participants, and they're prompted
• We should reduce our reliance on tourism and diversify into recession-proof industries, as well as increase

Committee: House Ways and Means

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• 57:45.680><c> including</c> number of key industries including number of key industries including tourism
• It's just pointing out that a significant number of key industries, including tourism, energy, and agriculture

Committee: Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

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• reason it's July 1st is because that is the shift of the fiscal year, and usually bills are when the active
• be able to help there, because I do have to get to Londonderry for a previous engagement on a AGR tourism
• Is there an active lawsuit against the state or the SPCA? I want to know where are we at.
• People aren’t actively inflicting harm, but they’re neglectful.
• inflicting harm but they're neg actively inflicting harm but they're neg leful<05:01:42.040><c> it's

Summary: The committee met in a work session on several environmental bills, beginning with HP 152, which would prohibit the sale and use of adhesive-based rodent traps. Members discussed whether the bill should be amended to allow professional pest control use while restricting retail sales to the public. Testimony and member comments focused on animal welfare concerns, the relative humaneness and effectiveness of glue traps versus snap traps, consumer education, enforcement difficulties, and whether the bill should instead be limited to professionals. No vote was taken on HP 152 during the discussion. The committee then turned to HB 171, establishing a moratorium on new landfill permits. Representative Gruber distributed an amendment shortening the proposed moratorium from five years to three years as a compromise. Members supporting the moratorium said it would give the Department of Environmental Services time to update rules and reflect recent landfill-siting reforms, while opponents argued that three years was too long, could tie the hands of a future legislature, and might be difficult to pass in the Senate. Others noted the House, Senate, and governor had each discussed different lengths of moratorium, making the bill a likely bargaining position in later negotiations. Throughout the landfill discussion, members emphasized that the three-year version was intended as a middle ground between a one-year proposal associated with the governor and a six-year Senate bill. Several members said the moratorium reflected years of bipartisan work on solid waste and landfill policy and would help create time for new rules to take effect. The transcript provided does not show a final committee vote or other action on HB 171 during this segment.

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• Government Office in Atlanta, the Governor of the state of Mississippi, the Mississippi Division of Tourism

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• Uh, and that becomes a problem for states that do see a very large pass-through driving—uh, tourism,

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• , firearm offenses, drug trafficking, and other serious criminal activities.
• that keeps them law enforcement activity that keeps them safe.<01:04:57.599><c> Um,</c><01:04:58.160
• Uh it's it's not probably activity.
• </c> provision to uh promote gang activity. provision to uh promote gang activity.
• people or running gang activity from inside a prison.