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• Thank you for the opportunity to serve and the responsibility placed upon us to make decisions that affect
• Grant grace in our conversations and wisdom as we make decisions.
• May your light guide our decisions, your favor rest upon our work, and your peace dwell within us.
• If a final investment decision by the developer is not reached by January 1, 2028, the project loses
• At the moment, the state is trying to attract a final investment decision on phase one and phase two

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• And finally, the specificity around pooling funds is an important part, especially for our small and
• Since its inception, CHIS has helped inform key policy decisions and datasets.
• My final report is due September 2026.
• Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan, you are up next with our final bill for the day, AB 2212.
• Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan, you are up next with our final bill for the day, AB 2212.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And finally, speak when absolutely necessary, when it is critical and fundamental to the passage of the
• Strengthening representation at the governance level ultimately supports more inclusion, decision-making
• Families are having to make decisions that one person doesn't go to work, which is what my family had
• No woman should be compelled to make such life-altering decisions while still recovering physically,
• And finally, file item 2045. That's AB 2164 by Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan. The clerk will read.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senate Bill 208 is about transparency and predictability in land use decisions.
• is the best decision-making.
• is the best decision-making.
• Because now the decision has become subjective instead of objective.
• Because now the decision has become subjective instead of objective.

Summary: The committee first confirmed six appointees in a single vote, then took up a series of bills, most of them reported favorably. The early debate centered on SB 208, a land-use bill by Sen. McLean that would require development fees to reflect review costs and create more objective compatibility standards for residential development denials. An amendment adding housing-related provisions, including an OPAGA study of urban development boundaries, drew extended discussion over the Everglades and local control; it was adopted, while a late-filed amendment on rural boundaries was withdrawn. The bill was then reported favorably after supporters and opponents, including Miami-Dade and housing groups, weighed in. The committee also favorably reported SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after amendments adding conservation, wildlife corridor, and Everglades-related protections, with one amendment specifically preserving stronger protections in counties covered by the Northern Everglades/Indian River Lagoon plan. Several criminal justice and public records measures also advanced. SB 436 would add resisting an officer with violence as a qualifying prior offense for battery enhancement and include certain felony battery offenses in prison release reoffender status. SB 830 would extend public-records protections to county and city administrators and related family information. SB 990 would authorize protected cell captive insurers in Florida. SB 600, on bail bonds, drew the most debate: an amendment by Sen. Rouson preserved the current treatment of charitable bail organizations’ deposits, with supporters arguing nonprofits help low-income defendants and critics saying the bill should distinguish commercial and nonprofit bonding; the amendment was adopted and the bill reported favorably. SB 914 on dry needling and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment also passed, the latter with an amendment removing a 10% markup requirement for buyback provisions. The committee then moved through a large education and health agenda. SB 1504 would let high school students who complete an insurance/personal finance elective qualify later for a customer service representative license. SB 1718 would expand educator preparation and temporary certification options. SB 7038 was a broad education package covering tuition waivers for Florida State Guard members, residency rules, consumer protections, dual enrollment, grading, and college funding; amendments clarified workforce licensure and exempted certain dental training from new licensure rules. SB 1092 on podiatric medicine added definitions and restrictions for cellular/tissue-based products. SB 1138 on qualified contractors created a pre-application review program for certain local governments, with historic-preservation carveouts. SB 186 on student health and safety required seizure-training and action plans in schools, and SB 560 on child welfare streamlined psychotropic-medication procedures for children in state care while adding youth advisory meetings and insurance-data review. SB 902, a broad Department of Health bill, addressed medical marijuana facility setbacks, practitioner discipline, autism microcredentials, marriage and family therapy licensure, a neurofibromatosis grant program, and family home health aide delegation; it passed after two amendments. Finally, SB 218 on land-use regulations limited hurricane-recovery restrictions to affected counties, SB 1002 expanded child-neglect definitions tied to parental drug abuse, SB 1474 tightened biosolids land-application rules, SB 1708 eased out-of-state veterinary licensure by endorsement, and SB 314 established a Florida regulatory framework for payment stablecoins aligned with federal law. Most measures were reported favorably by committee vote after brief testimony or no debate.

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• I heard final question, so either we are going to get in the habit or we are moving on.
• That was the final one? I see. Senator Ingoglia, thank you, Mr. President.
• I want to start off by admitting leadership decisions can be tough.
• And then to use our conversation in decision-making.
• I am asking today you make a decision. I know this is being enforced on us.

Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54

Keywords: accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault

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• In these chambers, where words carry consequence and decisions echo far beyond this room, awaken us to
• They've they've invested real decisions.
• , have made decisions, have made decisions, invested<01:59:13.280> millions,<01:59:14.560>
• The secretary will take the roll on final passage as amended to Senate File 4401.
• There being 47 ayes and 17 nos, the decision of the president is upheld. Mr.

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• All right, final call for announcements. Final call for announcements.
• Who makes the decision, the final decision on who's going to qualify? So, Mr.
• We are on final passage of House Bill 109 as amended. The vote is now open.
• Decision-making that is being made when it comes to this proposal?
• And he gave a final speech, Madam Speaker, in his final speech as President of the United States, and

Bills: HB111, HB103, HB109, HB128, HJM2, HJM3, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB49, HB60, HB108, HB120, HB124, HB145, HB154, HB158, HB164, HB180, HB291, HJR6, HJR7, HR1, HJM1, HM13, HM47

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

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• These are irreversible decisions.
• not mature enough to make decisions. not mature enough to make decisions.
• about 25 to make decisions like this. about 25 to make decisions like this.
• These are irreversible decisions. These are irreversible decisions.
• decisions here. decisions here.

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Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard testimony on HB 1875, which would expand Hawaii’s existing protections to include gender-affirming health care, clarify permitted disclosures of protected health information, and bar certain adverse actions by malpractice insurers and health carriers against providers of lawful reproductive or gender-affirming care. The Insurance Division of DCCA supported the bill with a technical amendment, suggesting language tied to actuarial analysis rather than the phrase “actuarially sound.” The Office of Information Practices also provided comments. Most testimony was strongly in support. State agencies and advocacy groups, including the Hawaii State Youth Commission, State Health Planning and Development Agency, Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Stonewall Caucus, ACLU of Hawaii, PFLAG Oahu, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said the bill would protect patient privacy, reduce chilling effects from out-of-state litigation, and help retain providers in a state already facing shortages. Several testifiers said gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based, and life-saving, and emphasized that Hawaii should protect its own health care decisions from outside political pressure. A few individuals testified in opposition, arguing the bill was unnecessary or that it protected providers more than opponents of the bill, but these views were not echoed by most of the testimony. The chair repeatedly reminded testifiers to keep comments brief and maintain decorum. The transcript provided does not include a final committee vote or disposition on the bill.

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• The question now recurs on final passage of HB 735.
• The question now recurs on final passage of HB 11.
• The question now recurs on final passage of CS for CSHB85.
• The question now recurs on final passage of HB 6017.
• The question now recurs on final passage of HB 759.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum confirmed, and several recognitions, including a moment of silence for retired fire captain Bill Guston and a welcome for guests in the galleries. The Speaker then outlined the House’s budget approach, saying the proposed General Appropriations Act would be lower than both the governor’s proposal and last year’s budget, and announced plans to seek a permanent 0.75% reduction in the state sales tax. The chamber also received the governor’s veto message on portions of HB 5001 and began considering motions to restore several vetoed appropriations. Members unanimously reinstated funding for the Florida Senior Veterans and Crisis Fund, the Rockledge Advanced Water Treatment Phase 1 project, the automated staffing/time management system for the Department of Corrections, and the Baldwin sanitary sewer and water main replacement project. The House also adopted special order and GAA amendment-procedure reports. On the special order calendar, the chamber passed HB 289 on boating safety (“Lucy’s Law”), HB 735 on water access facilities, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates, CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, and CS/HB 157 on service of process, all by wide margins. The most debated measure was HB 6017, which would repeal Florida’s “free kill” law limiting wrongful-death damages in medical negligence cases. Supporters described the bill as a long-sought justice measure for families who lost adult children and were barred from suing, while opponents argued it was needed to provide accountability and fairness. The bill passed 104-6. The House then took up HB 759, which would lower the minimum age to purchase or transfer a firearm from 21 to 18. An amendment to keep the age at 21 was defeated, and debate featured strong arguments on both sides about constitutional rights, public safety, Parkland, military service, and data on youth violence; the transcript ends during continued debate on the bill, before final passage is shown.

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• Both libraries will benefit from streamlined decision-making and reduced administrative burden on staff
• Finally, we debated and decided what we wanted in the charter.
• And finally, also very briefly, I want to add my support of House Bill 4157.
• And finally, also very briefly, want to add my support of House Bill 4157.
• The power of Citizens trustees to make decisions about its library.

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Summary: The committee opened its hearing with procedural remarks, including a strict three-minute testimony limit, livestream instructions, and a July 1 deadline for written testimony. Chairs Lewis and Rauch then heard testimony on a wide range of municipal home rule petitions and related bills, with many local officials and advocates being taken out of order because of the large turnout. A major topic was firefighter residency. Representatives of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts and Sen. Keenan supported H. 2260/S. 1449, which would replace the current 15-mile residency rule for non-civil-service fire departments with a negotiable standard, generally allowing residency within 15 miles and permitting expansion through collective bargaining. Supporters said the change would improve recruitment and retention amid the housing crisis and create parity with civil-service departments. Acton Fire Chief Anita Arnhum and Sen. Senna also backed H. 4168 for Acton, making similar arguments about recruitment, paramedics, and the need for local flexibility. The committee also heard strong support for charter overhaul petitions for Somerville and Lynn. Somerville officials, including Rep. Barber, Mayor Ballantyne, Councilor Jake Wilson, and charter committee member Beverly Schwartz, described a years-long public process to replace an 1890s-era charter with a modern document emphasizing transparency, public participation, clearer governance, and a possible change to the mayor’s term length. Lynn Mayor Nicholson similarly supported a charter update to modernize city operations and financial procedures. Cambridge-related charter and procurement reforms were also briefly endorsed by Rep. Cabral. Other bills discussed included a proposal by Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Scarsdale to create a state grant program for municipal sustainability directors, and regional school finance bills supported by Rep. Lanatra and Jason Frazier to expand special education reserve funds and create a regional school assessment reserve fund. Acton witnesses also supported library governance changes and a checkout bag charge proposal. The committee heard sharply divided testimony on Quincy’s H. 3897, a 50-year lease extension for Quarry Hills/Granite Links: Quincy officials and business supporters praised the public-private partnership and future investment potential, while residents argued the lease was too long, should be competitively bid, and deserved more oversight and auditing. The hearing also included testimony on Boston trash truck noise restrictions and a PEG access/cable funds bill supported by Mass Access, as well as a Southwick petition to elect part of the Conservation Commission, which one select board member opposed as contrary to current law and good governance.

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• And Senate Bill 2 is about fairness in pay decisions for our schools.
• It ensures decisions for our schools.
• decision on the waiver?
• 00:04:08.720> the<00:04:08.800> final<00:04:09.160> decision<00:04:09.640> on
• of Education make the final decision on of Education make the final decision on waiver?

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• Finally, we came together and we agreed, let's just meet for the next period of time and let's resolve
• And members, AB 1373 increases transparency and public participation in the decisions that impact our
• It needs accountability, and we need the decisions that affect. affect entire communities to be made
• This bill simply ensures that decisions with multi-generational impacts receive proper public scrutiny
• Okay Madam Secretary Carrie, why don't we go through and give the final vote totals as they currently

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• And then finally,<00:09:50.399> uh<00:09:50.640> the<00:09:50.880> R86 finally,
• Chair, just a final comment.
• <01:15:00.080> decision<01:15:00.400> right<01:15:00.560> as than making a final
• decision right as than making a final decision right as we're<01:15:00.880> sitting<01:15:01.120
• that better before we make a decision. that better before we make a decision.

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• I think I understand and decision.
• <00:22:09.039> Uh, I got one final question. Okay. Uh, I got one final question. Okay.
• Ready for decision? I think we’re ready for decision. let's just blow it off.
• Ready for decision? I So, um chair, no. Ready for decision?
• going straight to decision making. Okay. going straight to decision making. Okay.

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Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs briefly met and adjourned after noting that GM 574, a nomination on its agenda, had been withdrawn, leaving the committee with no business to consider. A separate joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Economic Development and Hawaiian Affairs then took up HCR 192, a resolution to convene a tourism and gaming working group. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Nation of Hawaii, and CARES, said the measure would allow Hawaiians to have a seat at the table, learn from Native nations with gaming experience, and make informed decisions about whether and how gaming should be approached. Some supporters emphasized that the working group was about research and self-determination, not immediate legalization, and suggested the state should focus on broader economic development options as well. Opponents, including the Honolulu prosecuting attorney and several community members and faith leaders, warned that gambling would increase addiction, crime, family breakdown, debt, and exploitation of low-income and vulnerable residents. They argued that online sports betting and other forms of gaming would be especially harmful, with some citing examples from other states and concerns about problem gambling, domestic violence, and illegal activity. Committee members questioned witnesses about the purpose of the working group and whether it could provide enough data to make an informed decision, while supporters and opponents alike acknowledged the need for Hawaiians to be involved in any future discussion. No vote or final action on HCR 192 was taken in the portion provided.

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• May our decisions reflect the values of justice, peace and respect for all.
• Senate Bill 2060 is before you on fourth reading and final passage. Will there be debate?
• Senate Bill 2184 is before you on third reading and final passage. Will there be debate?
• House Bill 3322 is before you on third reading and final passage. Will there be debate?
• by participating in this, are we giving up our own sovereignty and decision-making?

Bills: SR31, SB2060, SB2184, HB1371, HB1411, HB1933, HB2361, HB2398, HB2893, HB3006, HB3044, HB3127, HB3322, HB3147, HB1276, HB3472, HB3522, HB3704, HB4303, HB4319

Keywords: military, children, resilience, Purple Up!, military families, master development district, improvement district, public improvements, infrastructure financing, special assessments, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, oil and gas, mineral rights, proceeds, royalties, escrow account

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• Um, we did receive final release on this measure. Any news on your side? manager.
• <00:08:15.520> on continued discussion and decision-m on continued discussion and decision-m
• recessing our agenda for decision-m recessing our agenda for decision-m HB667<00:10:29.040> HD1
• We have final release and WAM release. Could I take a vote?
• Reconvening the measures for the decision on HP960 HD1 SD1.

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Summary: The conference committee first took up HB 496 HD2 SD1 on mamaki tea. Members described the agreed conference draft as prohibiting misleading use of Hawaiian words, imagery, place names, and motifs on tea packaging unless all tea or dried leaves were grown, harvested, and dried in Hawaii. The bill also included an appropriation for a measurement standards inspector position at the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, with $65,000 in each of FY 2026 and FY 2027. The House and Senate managers recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by unanimous votes from the members present, with some members excused. The committee then recessed and reconvened several times to manage a larger agenda of conference bills, moving some items to later times and rooms. Among the measures adopted were HB 862, addressing school transportation shortages by allowing certain nontraditional vehicles under safety conditions; HB 667, retitled the Microchip Identification Act, requiring DOT and counties to scan deceased cats and dogs for microchips and notify animal services; HB 958, regulating electric bicycles and other micromobility devices with safety, labeling, registration, and age requirements; HB 934, relating to broadband and the digital equity office, with appropriations and positions; HB 960, raising DOT capital advancement contract thresholds and annual caps; HB 697, updating automated speed enforcement rules and appropriating $2 million; and SB 26, creating an affordable housing land inventory task force with a $250,000 appropriation. Each of these measures was adopted with amendments by conference vote, with some members excused and several brief recesses taken for quorum or agenda management. Not all bills were resolved. HB 732, relating to the film industry tax credit cap, was deferred after conferees said they had not reached agreement, despite comments supporting the industry and local workers. HB 437, concerning an office in the Philippines under DBED, was also deferred for lack of agreement. The committee adjourned after stating that the remaining measures on the agenda would be deferred indefinitely.

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• increase voter turnout and correct a discriminatory practice from over 100 years ago and grant the final
• decisions to the New Mexico voting public.
• we should Be doing and the work of this particular Memorial requests us not so much to Make those final
• Again, more than just there's A due date of November 30th in here for our final report, but that report
• And so then my final question, Mr.

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• But we finally located a surgical center in Oklahoma City which on their website with two clicks of a
• And finally, this program creates more transparency by allowing individuals to know the exact cost of
• I, I served 7 terms in this, in this body, and I appreciate very much that this committee is finally
• This bill defines consequential decisions and heightened scrutiny AI systems so that any deployment can
• Finally, the bill balances regulation with innovation.

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• Finally, members, I realize there are a number of hearings today.
• And then you have your final test. Teachers want that feedback.
• Then finally, you have the repeat test.
• How do you know it could possibly change a student's final score?
• I want to make sure, because we finally got the system to work.

Bills: HB8

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• When she was discharged, we made the decision that she would live with us.
• We have unlimited need and very finite resources, and we have to make decisions.
• This is my third and final bill for today. I move to lay over **House File 1674**.
• Finally, thank you again, Chairs and Members, for your consideration.
• Now to the final bill, House File 1579. Hi. When you're ready, Chair Knorr.

Bills: HF2115, HF2276, HF1644, HF99, HF2068, HF2707, HF2704, HF2406, HF1674, HF1579

Keywords: human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator