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• for your cooperation in maintaining decorum and civility throughout this hearing for the safety, security
• <01:33:19.920> guards estimated number of security guards estimated number of security guards
• disclosures must include the digital security presence such as drones and security cameras and contain
• <01:35:10.560> disclosures as well is that the security disclosures as well is that the security
• must include the dig digital security must include the dig digital security president<01:35:14.159

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• Sergeant-at-Arms, will you please secure the chamber doors. Members, please take your seats.
• It operates, and this is key, without a central authority, making it highly secure and transparent.
• Bitcoin is the one people authority, making it highly secure and authority, making it highly secure and
• government or banks, it enables secure government or banks, it enables secure peer-to-peer<00:48
• It also requires the status of notification of a specified security feature has been compromised.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened on March 10, 2026, established a quorum, and began with an invocation by Reverend Damien Flowers, which was journalized without objection. The chamber then recognized several guests and honorees, including Dr. Courtney Glickman for being named 2025 Play Therapist of the Year, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Dr. Sonja B. Santelises for her leadership of Baltimore City Public Schools, students shadowing legislators, Navy Alliance representatives, the Maryland Alliance for Advocacy for Sickle Cell, and Ms. Kimberly Body for her lupus advocacy. The Senate also journalized prior remarks about the 6888 regiment. The Finance Committee report then moved several bills forward. Senate Bill 348 would allow hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to contact, rather than only call, patients after high-risk pregnancies; its amendments were adopted and the bill was ordered to third reading. Senate Bill 390 on Wicomico County liquor licenses was laid over under the rule. Senate Bill 492, addressing massage therapy advertising and prohibiting misleading sexual-service advertising, was amended and sent to third reading. Senate Bill 562, concerning pharmacist-prescriber agreements for opioid use disorder treatment, was amended and advanced. Senate Bill 773 would let pharmacists order certain vaccines, including intranasal flu vaccines, for self-administration and was advanced without amendment. Senate Bill 53, on Maryland Port Administration land acquisition notice in Anne Arundel County, was amended and advanced. Senate Bill 428 would bar cost-sharing for collaborative care model services under Medicaid and private coverage and was advanced without amendment. Senate Bill 473 would require human trafficking awareness training for for-hire and transportation network drivers; its amendments were adopted and it was sent to third reading. Senate Bill 585 would shift administration of the human relevant research fund from Health to Agriculture and was advanced. Senate Bill 606, the Easy Pass Commuter Fairness and Transparency Act, would require an MDTA report on commuter plans and unused trips; its amendment was moved as the transcript ended. During debate on Senate Bill 917, which would expand the definition of audiology practice to include certain screenings and non-radiographic imaging, a senator questioned whether the bill would make Maryland the only state restricting a health occupation from performing Medicare-required screenings. The floor leader said the committee had heard that claim in testimony but had not verified it, and the senator moved to special order the bill for amendment, which was granted without objection. Most other bills were reported favorably, with committee amendments adopted without objection and several bills ordered printed for third reading.

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• , security, security, they<02:16:06.719> decided<02:16:07.199> not<02:16:07.440> to.
• We are not tackling school security.
• We are not tackling school security. We are not tackling school security.
• > respect<02:27:30.080> the Let's secure our schools, respect the Let's secure our schools
• locked container safe or other secure locked container safe or other secure device device device

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• and a half million jobs, and secures and a half million jobs, and secures America's<00:25:39.120
• Food security is national security. Economic security is public safety.
• We also discussed the national security.
• A system is a national security issue.
• The inability national security issue.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• In a few moments, we will go into recess so that State Patrol can perform a security sweep in the chamber
• patrol can go into recess so that state patrol can perform<00:21:42.240> a<00:21:42.559> security
• 43.840> in<00:21:44.080> the<00:21:44.320> of<00:21:44.480> the perform a security
• sweep in the of the perform a security sweep in the of the chamber<00:21:44.880> and<00:21:45.120

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with the pledge of allegiance led by Minority Leader Caldwell, followed by a performance of the national anthem by Kristen Cand, a guest of Assistant Minority Leader Winter. The clerk then called the roll and a quorum was established, with several members noted as excused. Representative Slaugh, a new legislator, briefly joked about being put on the spot before moving approval of the journal from the previous day; the motion was adopted. The Speaker announced that the chamber would soon host a joint session to hear a message from Governor Polis under Senate Joint Resolution 2. A committee to escort the governor was named as Representatives Martinez, Smith, and Bottoms. The Majority Leader then instructed members to wear orange lanyards provided by State Patrol as an additional form of identification for the joint session, and explained that the House would recess for a security sweep of the chamber and gallery. The House agreed to stand in recess until after the joint session, with members asked to return by 10:45 a.m. wearing the lanyards. No legislation was debated or voted on beyond approval of the journal and the recess motion.

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• It's voter suppression disguised as security. The right to vote is guaranteed.
• More election security? No. More red tape and more bureaucracy is what we're getting.
• Texas already has some strong systems in place to verify voter eligibility and maintain secure voter
• register to vote and they already provide their ID number or the last four digits of their Social Security

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• . >> Senator Brodeur: IN TODAY'S INCREASINGLY CHARGE POLITICAL CLIMATE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF OUR
• UNDERSTANDING WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE IMPORTANT FOR A FEW DAYS AS I COULD NOT GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT A TON OF SECURITY
• TECHNOLOGY STAFF AUGMENTATION VENDORS AND CURRENTLY PROCURING NEW INNOVATIVE IT SERVICES SUCH AS DIGITAL SECURITY
• SOLUTIONS, AND CURRENTLY PROCURING NEW INNOVATIVE IT SERVICES SUCH AS DIGITAL SECURITY SOLUTIONS, AND

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It includes four uh security scale.
• So we would continue to be food secure.
• They want to know that are food secure.
• We don't that gives us is food security.
• I now have secure housing, food, and medical.

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• That was the potential impact if they weren't able to secure the insurance.
• It has helped us to look at minimizing the secured numbers of the kids in there.
• and was able to obtain social security and was able to obtain social security numbers<02:58:00.000
• security or PII or social security security or PII or social security numbers<02:58:35.439> in
• HR, construction, safety, security, what ...

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• This merger will be a national security.
• , growing threat to US maritime security, growing threat to US maritime security, labor<02:11:57.599
• starting a company or securing starting a company or securing meaningful<04:13:43.199> work.
• Riverside is ensuring national security Riverside is ensuring national security and<07:19:33.920
• eliminating the cap on social security eliminating the cap on social security at<08:04:06.160>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Eligible positions include majors, captains, and lieutenants, but it's basically concentrating on security
• But if you're not aware, over 70% of our employees on the security side for the Department of Corrections
• have it with good authority that we will get some men back in some of these spots to help on the security
• All right, so I'm just talking about on the security side.
• So to have more male population as security people would be a great help.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Retirement Committee met with a quorum and heard a series of retirement-system bills, mostly described by sponsors and system directors as cleanup measures, technical corrections, or changes to funding and re-employment rules. Early bills included SB 22, which made the constable position for the Second City Court of New Orleans eligible for membership in the Municipal Employees Retirement System, and SB 17, which created a funding deposit account for cost-of-living adjustments for registrars of voters’ employees. The committee also advanced SB 455 and SB 456, addressing employer participation in the Parochial Employees Retirement System and compensation for assigned retired judges, respectively. The committee then took up a group of State Police and teacher-retirement measures. SB 8 added the Louisiana Access Management Pool as a participating employer in MERS. SB 10, SB 11, and SB 12 adjusted State Police retirement funding and actuarial treatment, including changes to COLA funding, benefit increase funding, and administrative definitions. SB 16 reduced annual trustee education requirements for retirement boards from 16 hours to 12. SB 13 made similar actuarial-funding changes for the Teacher’s Retirement System, and SB 14, developed from a study group, consolidated and simplified TRSL return-to-work rules while expanding some re-employment options for retirees. Later bills focused on re-employment and system funding. SB 18 repealed a special exception allowing certain MERS retirees to return to part-time work while collecting full benefits, while protecting current participants. SB 20 and SB 21 updated actuarial gain and loss handling for the School Employees’ Retirement System and LASERS, respectively, to align with newer COLA funding structures. SB 416 expanded re-employment options for retired Department of Public Safety and Corrections employees in critical shortage positions, prompting discussion about staffing needs and cross-gender strip-search issues in prisons. SB 477 clarified the retirement status of the Chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board as a full-time state employee. All bills discussed were reported favorably, and the chair announced the committee’s next meeting would be moved from Monday to Tuesday.

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• Committee, I'm Cole Heffner, Chairman of the Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Defense and Veterans
• he did it without thought. without taking time to even take steps that might make his ability to secure
• I'm not sure if you know it or not, but Rick had, after he secured Hell Week, called me that morning.
• He secured Hell Week, and he sounded like a fourth grader, right?
• Basically, he broke both legs during Hell Week, but he still secured it.

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• I'm Kohlhefner, Chairman of the Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee
• Their cargo was destined for the Houthi terrorists actively threatening global security. shipping lanes
• His ability to secure his own life in that instance was not greater; his priority was to rescue his teammate
• I'm not sure if you know it or not, but after Gage secured Hell Week, he called me that morning and..
• Basically... ...broke both legs during the whole week, but he still secured.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• million square feet talks about the 17 housing buildings and the number of beds for each of the security
• Clair and talks about security cameras in there. We have a lot of cameras in... cameras in there.
• We have a lot of security cameras; some of them are old and nonfunctional, and we need to replace those
• Consequently, we have to have officers in there running the kitchen, and that kind of takes away from their security
• We could provide support for security on the campus during that time.

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• However, for the past two years, we have secured funding for the bill, and now we just need to get the
• Handing condoms to minors without honestly communicating these limits creates a false sense of security
• Honestly communicating these limits creates a false sense of security.
• Handing condoms to minors without honestly communicating these limits creates a false sense of security
• Honestly communicating these limits creates a false sense of security.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard several Senate bills focused on student health, access, equity, and career preparation. SB 608 by Sen. Menjivar would expand access to condoms and related sexual health resources for students in grades 7–12 and direct the Department of Education to align with the California Healthy Youth Act. Supporters argued the bill would help address high STI rates among youth and remove barriers to access, while opponents raised concerns about parental authority, local control, and encouraging early sexual activity. The bill was approved on a 6-1 vote and sent to the Health Committee. SB 965 by Sen. Blakespear would prohibit libraries from requiring a parent to be physically present for a 16- or 17-year-old to obtain a library card, while still allowing libraries to require parental consent or signature. Supporters said the current rule creates unnecessary barriers for teens and school research projects, and the California Library Association said it was now neutral after amendments. The committee passed the bill 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 998 by Sen. Gonzalez would define and expand the duties of discrimination prevention coordinators in the state’s Office of Civil Rights, including adding a disability coordinator and deputy coordinators focused on anti-Black, anti-Asian, anti-Latino, and anti-Native American discrimination. Testimony emphasized the need to address rising hate incidents and discrimination in schools, especially for Black, LGBTQ+, AAPI, and other marginalized students. The bill was approved and sent to Judiciary with amendments to be processed there. SB 845 by Sen. Perez, which expands work-based learning and youth apprenticeship opportunities, also received broad support from education, workforce, and industry groups and passed unanimously to Labor and Employment. The committee also approved a consent calendar of additional bills and adjourned after all items were acted on.

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• You'll see in the actual projected budget at the very top where we've included Homeland Security grant
• It was lowered substantially Where we've included Homeland Security grant funding.
• Right now, we did have our grant kickoff meeting with the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security.
• We did have our grant kickoff meeting with the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security.
• The Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security is providing the documentation.

Summary: The Oklahoma 911 Management Authority met with a quorum and approved the April 2 minutes and the February, March, and April 2026 financial reports. Members then adopted the FY 2027 budget, which included a 5% staff increase, a reclassification for the 911-988 liaison/training coordinator role, a new GIS specialist position, increased funding for training, travel, cybersecurity training, recruitment, GIS repository work, and technology roadmap items. The budget also set aside funds for NG911 deployment, grant closeouts, and a $3 million reserve for a one-time PSAP distribution program. The authority approved the $3 million one-time distribution to the 123 primary PSAPs and separately approved the distribution guidelines and priority list. The program will use the statutory population-and-land-area formula, with eligible uses focused on GIS Version 3 work, technology and equipment, and grant matching; salaries, construction, radio systems, OLETS, and mobile apps were excluded. The board also denied a hardship request from Washington County 911 to waive a 20% match for a radio console grant, finding the county had sufficient carryover and other funding sources. Members approved an Oklahoma technical school in-person telecommunicator training curriculum and simulator that meets minimum training standards, and authorized a statewide 911 telecommunicator recruitment campaign with ICG Advertising for $249,820. The authority also approved a compliance action plan for PSAPs that had not completed GIS remediation and repository uploads, setting a June 19 deadline before notice and possible escrow proceedings. Several grant requests were approved, including projects for Adair, Grady, Harper, INCOG, McCurtain, Roger Mills, Pauls Valley, and Washington County, covering NG911 fiber, ADA furniture, equipment, feasibility work, recorder upgrades, and radio console improvements. In committee and staff reports, members heard updates on 911 Day at the Capitol, the POP grant timeline, legislative activity, NG911 and GIS tools, cybersecurity training, operations committee work, 988 integration outreach, and statewide project progress. The coordinator also noted work on standards, NASNA leadership, and the need for PSAPs to obtain EM Grants logins ahead of the upcoming grant cycle. The meeting adjourned after no public comments or new business were offered.

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• However, in other contexts, particularly regarding our critical infrastructure and national security,
• Members, I ask that you support HCR 31 so that we can bring consistency to security and language in our
• And look, I want to be secure. But we've tilted back in the other direction now. We really have.
• We deserve, according to our Constitution, the right to be secure in ourselves and our persons and our
• So this is all this is: this body asking Congress to please fix this problem so we can be secure.

Summary: The House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure met and reported a series of measures, many of them asking the Louisiana State Law Institute to study legal issues. HCR 31 was reported favorably to study the use of the term “foreign” as applied to juridical persons. HCR 61 was reported favorably after discussion about expropriation and carbon capture, with the author agreeing to broaden the study beyond carbon capture alone. HCR 96 was also reported favorably to study civil bench warrants and notice procedures in judgment debtor proceedings. The committee likewise advanced HCR 160, which asks the Law Institute to study property transfer issues and the public records doctrine in light of a recent case. Several bills dealing with court procedure and family law were heard and advanced. SB 68, a constitutional amendment to give the Louisiana Supreme Court authority to discipline out-of-state attorneys in certain circumstances, was amended and reported favorably. SB 76, concerning modification of child custody judgments, was reported with amendments after testimony that it would codify existing standards and add a five-year rule for applying the lower best-interest standard. HB 1198, which prohibits arbitration of child custody and visitation disputes and limits recognition of foreign custody laws contrary to Louisiana public policy, was reported favorably. SB 66, which prioritizes testimony from medical experts in child custody and child-in-need-of-care cases, was also reported favorably after testimony from advocates and medical groups. The committee also advanced measures involving civil litigation and state legal procedures. HCR 38, urging Congress to reform FISA and the FISA court to protect privacy rights, was reported favorably. SCR 19, asking the Law Institute to study long-duration trusts and possible revisions to the Trust Code, was reported favorably. SB 336, allowing civil investigative demands in Medicaid fraud/False Claims Act investigations, was reported favorably after explanation that it would let the Attorney General gather information without filing suit first. SB 139, adjusting interest on personal injury and wrongful death claims against the state or political subdivisions, was reported favorably. Finally, SB 475, dealing with fees for service of process, was reported favorably. HB 668 was voluntarily deferred.

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• retirement, can start drawing down and can actually get a tax benefit, since we already don't tax Social Security
• Benefit since we already don't tax Social Security.
• experienced death or injury in the line of duty, calls for increased measures to be taken to maximize security
• SB 1169, campaign spending for personal security. S.C.R. 1010, impeachable offenses.
• The Senate Rules, Federalism, Finance, Military Affairs, and Border Security will not be meeting on Monday

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and routine journal and guest items, then moved into the Committee of the Whole to consider bills on the calendar. The main substantive item was SB 1106, a tax conformity bill tied to federal tax changes. Senators debated it extensively, with supporters arguing it would provide tax relief, certainty for taxpayers filing returns, and pro-growth benefits for workers and businesses, while opponents said it would reduce state revenue, favor wealthier taxpayers and corporations, and should be handled in broader budget negotiations. Several senators also objected to provisions they said were added late, including child care, senior deductions, and education-related tax credit language. The bill was ultimately passed in open session by a vote of 17 ayes, 12 nays, and 1 not voting, and was transmitted to the governor. After SB 1106, the chamber adopted the Committee of the Whole report and then heard a proclamation in support of law enforcement, read by Senator Bolick and signed by Senate leadership. The proclamation cited officer safety, assaults, fatalities, and mental health concerns, and called for continued support, equipment, training, and resources for law enforcement. Senators spoke in favor of honoring police and “backing the blue.” The Senate also handled routine floor business, including a message from the House, transmission of SB 1106 to the governor, and a long list of first-reading bill introductions and committee references covering topics such as public safety, health and human services, education, finance, elections, immigration, border issues, and appropriations. The meeting concluded with committee announcements and adjournment until Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

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• lot of problems for our members, where they face a great deal of fear and anxiety about the data security
• Health and Human Services Network, Genders and Sexualities Alliance Network, Courage California, Secure
• Health and Human Services Network, Genders and Sexualities Alliance Network, Courage California, Secure
• the bill restricts the use of student data for AI development when that data is used responsibly, securely
• that would preserve non-public, highly regulated data sharing necessary for lawful transactions and security

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard two bills. AB 1159 by Assemblymember Addis would update California student data privacy law to extend protections to college students, limit how ed tech companies can collect and use student information, and add restrictions around sensitive data and generative AI use. Supporters, including Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, CFT, labor, civil rights, and education groups, said students and educators need stronger safeguards against invasive data collection and misuse. Opponents, including College Board, TechNet, CalChamber, and ACT Education, argued the bill was overly broad, could interfere with legitimate educational services and AI development, and raised concerns about a private right of action and impacts on adult students and recruitment opportunities. AB 883 by Assemblymember Lowenthal would expedite deletion of personal information for elected and appointed officials under California’s data broker deletion system by having state agencies provide official lists to the privacy agency and requiring brokers to delete the information within five days. Supporters said the measure responds to rising threats, harassment, and violence against public officials and would help reduce exposure of their personal data. TechNet and TechC.A. opposed unless amended, citing concerns about exemptions for lawful data sharing, the five-day timeline, and litigation risk, while the author emphasized the bill does not create a new right but streamlines access to an existing deletion process. Both bills were advanced after committee discussion and roll calls. AB 1159 passed 11-2 and was sent to the Judiciary Committee. AB 883 passed 14-0 and was sent to the Appropriations Committee.

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• imported and represents a $25 billion trade deficit and a growing vulnerability in our national security
• To secure the future of coastal farming, both fresh and salt, Florida should establish financial incentives
• However, it's no different from the security offered by investing in another asset-heavy business.
• It's about clean water, carbon capture, coastal resilience, and food security.
• With the opportunity to diversify now secured and looking toward the future, my family decided to sell

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture convened, took roll, and heard Senate Bill 58 by Senator Harrow, which would create regulation for companion animal cremation. Harrow described a case involving mishandled pet remains and said the bill would require written service descriptions, prohibit false or misleading statements, require certification with returned remains, authorize Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services rulemaking, and impose civil penalties for violations. With no questions or public opposition, the committee voted the bill favorably. The committee then heard presentations on robotics in agriculture and aquaculture. Dr. Nathan Boyd of UF/IFAS discussed the rapid growth of agricultural robotics, including AI-driven weed detection, targeted spraying, autonomous tractors, and harvesting technology, emphasizing reduced pesticide use, lower input costs, and labor-saving automation. Dr. Nicole Kirchoff of Live Advantage Bait and Adrian Johnson of the Florida Shellfish Aquaculture Association highlighted aquaculture’s economic and environmental value, Florida’s strong position in the industry, and challenges including hurricane losses, lack of insurance, land-use instability, capital access, and water quality. They urged support for working waterfronts, risk mitigation, and policies to help the sector commercialize and expand. The committee also heard from dairy producers Kevin Lusher and Jacob Larson. Lusher described his family’s dairy and artisan cheese business, noting reliance on USDA grants, rising costs, labor shortages, and regulatory burdens, and asked for more grant support, marketing for Fresh From Florida products, and permanent funding for Farmers Feeding Florida. Larson discussed the broader dairy market, declining herd sizes due to efficiency gains, high production costs in Florida, and competition from out-of-state processing, suggesting incentives for local processing and supply management. Finally, FDOT Chief Planner Wayway Schen presented on arterial and local road funding programs, including ART, ARTW, SCOP, SCRAP, CIGP, and TRIP, and said rural road needs remain significant, with more than $16 billion in unfunded or partially funded project needs. The committee adjourned after brief discussion and thanks to the presenters.