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• The mine was too, at this tab wish internships or as many students as possible.
• Mine is Claremont McKenna College, which was founded fairly recently as these things go 1946, it was
• A friend of mine said today at lunch that can do that.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I hope you'll be in favor of this bill too, not just for breweries like mine, but for ranchers, farmers
• Communities like mine in Bell County, Texas. For brewers, why should we get the tax relief?
• If I needed to, I could pay those state taxes, those property taxes, but there are... families like mine

Bills: HB249, HB 1186, HB2313, HB2408, HB2508, HB2730, HB2974, HB3045, HB3232, HB3336, HB3710, HB4044, HB4236, HJR133, HB249

Keywords: ad valorem taxes, property taxes, homestead exemption, disabled veterans, senior citizens, tax payments, installment payments, municipal tax revenue, hotel, convention center, tax code, economic development, local government, municipality, tax revenue, qualified projects, municipal taxation, hotel project, municipality funding, veteran

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• law enforcement or firefighters respond to an event within a community, some local communities like mine
• Like mine don't have the money to have all the schools and the malls and all that stuff mapped out.
• Oh, then the floor is mine. Thank you. Freedom is a tricky thing, ma'am.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, and local government bills. Early measures included HB 743 on social media use by minors, which would require platforms to provide access to parents and law enforcement with a warrant; PCS for HB 1049 on protection of court officials; PCS for HB 491 restricting warrantless government use of AI cameras to detect concealed firearms; and HB 1053, an FDLE agency bill that removed obsolete provisions, renamed a program, combined reports, expanded security-related definitions, and added support for retired police dogs. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 1053 adopted as amended after some questions about eliminating the Victim and Witness Protection Review Committee and related reporting changes. The committee also approved HB 4075, a Leon County local bill capping reimbursement for inmate medical transport and care at Medicare-based rates, and HB 1095, a Hillsborough County pilot program for probationers with substance-abuse conditions that uses frequent testing and short jail sanctions for violations; both were reported favorably as amended. Several bills focused on law enforcement and public safety. HB 1129 clarified that victims’ identifying information, including names, is protected from public release under Marsy’s Law, and its amendment added a 72-hour confidentiality period for law enforcement officers involved in critical incidents, with possible extension if safety concerns remain; the bill passed favorably as amended. PCS for HB 1371 addressed a range of protections and tools for law enforcement and first responders, including limits on vehicle kill switches, funding for critical infrastructure mapping, a 25-year minimum for attempted first-degree murder of specified justice personnel, and procedures after exposure to bodily fluids; it was reported favorably. HB 857 increased penalties for assault or battery on utility workers and was also approved. HB 317 required written, sworn complaints against law enforcement and correctional officers, imposed penalties for false complaints, and limited the use of unsubstantiated investigations in personnel files; it passed despite opposition from some law enforcement groups and support from others. The committee spent substantial time on HB 903, a corrections bill that would tighten inmate complaint procedures, authorize tracking of inmate movement, adjust execution-related provisions, streamline mental health and competency processes, and change contracting authority for prison services. Members raised concerns about costs, civil rights, and the statute of limitations, but the bill was reported favorably as amended by a 14-3 vote. HB 181 on objective parole guidelines, which would require the Commission on Offender Review to incorporate vocational, educational, and self-betterment programming and provide its statistical analysis to legislative leaders, drew strong support from criminal justice reform advocates and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved HB 1455 on repeat sexual offenders, which creates mandatory minimum sentences for subsequent specified sexual offenses and bars gain time or discretionary early release; an amendment increased one mandatory minimum from 10 to 20 years for selling or buying minors for sexually explicit conduct. Throughout the meeting, several bills drew testimony from law enforcement, industry, advocacy groups, and members of the public, with votes generally favoring the measures.

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• what he told you because he's really not... worried about making money on this, he's worried about mining
• I understand some of the concerns that were laid out by the senator. data mining, not necessarily performing
• Mine lawyers in my office do not have the ability under or arguably don't have the ability under current

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

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Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• No one would love for mine to move out as well.
• So what suggestions do you all have for a district like mine that is in desperate need of housing, as
• Y'all aren't going to know what mine is. I'm not going to tell you. Uh-oh.

Summary: The committee met to hear a panel on workforce and attainable housing, with presentations from Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Wendover Housing Partners, the City of Tallahassee, and Escambia County. Speakers described how state and local tools such as SHIP, the Live Local Act, land trusts, accessory dwelling units, infill development, and public-private partnerships are being used to expand housing supply and preserve long-term affordability. Several panelists emphasized that housing demand is rising across income levels, that workforce households often need subsidy to buy or rent, and that housing location, transportation access, and proximity to jobs and services are critical. They also highlighted challenges including rising construction costs, limited land, insurance, NIMBY opposition, and the need for more flexible financing tools and employer participation. Members asked about area median income thresholds, whether current programs are reaching the households most in need, and what additional tools might help. Florida Housing said its traditional rental programs generally serve households at or below 60% AMI, while need is increasingly reaching up to 80% AMI statewide and higher in some regions; staff also provided examples of AMI levels by county. Other discussion focused on the impact of local government opt-outs, tax abatements, corporate ownership of single-family homes, insurance costs, Fortified construction standards, and whether bonuses or other income calculations can unintentionally disqualify applicants. Panelists urged more political will, more local flexibility, and additional incentives for employers and landowners to support housing near jobs. The committee also used an anonymous interactive polling exercise, and members identified partnerships, SHIP funding, local government action, cost, and insurance as key issues. In closing, the chair said the committee would continue a member-driven process and likely hold a workshop on housing-related topics. No formal votes or bills were taken up in the meeting, and the session adjourned after the discussion.

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• So, not surprisingly, and these are their words, not mine, the framework calls for a single federal AI
• I know of a number of people that have their own little mining operation going on in the basement of
• I know that a lot of times if you're running just your own personal crypto mining and you're never going
• computer down there that could be for gaming, it could be for streaming, or it could be for a data mining
• So we are already being faced with that as far as coal mines, et cetera, providing electricity.

Keywords: 908, all

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• So, not surprisingly, and these are their words, not mine, the framework calls for a single federal AI
• I know of a number of people that have their own little mining operation going on in the basement of
• I know that a lot of times if you're running just your own personal crypto mining and you're never going
• close attention to this, is: why can't you site these data centers adjacent to coal centers, coal mines
• So we are already being faced with that as far as coal mines, et cetera, providing electricity.

Summary: The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, established a quorum, and heard introductory remarks from Majority Leader Hogue and the chair about the committee’s charge. Members said the goal was to build a factual foundation on AI, hear from experts and stakeholders, and develop practical North Dakota-focused recommendations rather than simply produce a large volume of bills. Legislative Council also reviewed interim committee rules and procedures before the informational presentations began. Staff and NCSL presenters then gave overviews of AI concepts and the state and federal policy landscape. The background memo and presentations covered AI categories and terms, state laws in areas such as consumer protection, algorithmic discrimination, deepfakes, chatbots, children’s safety, health, education, and government use, as well as data center siting and economic impacts. NCSL described a growing number of AI bills introduced and enacted across the states, with comprehensive laws in places like Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois, and noted recurring issues around transparency, privacy, liability, and protections for minors. A major focus of the discussion was federal preemption and the tension between state regulation and national AI policy. NCSL said a recent White House executive order and related federal framework seek a light-touch, innovation-friendly national standard, with possible challenges to state laws and possible funding conditions tied to compliance, though no broad federal preemption has yet been enacted. Members asked about Commerce Clause concerns, industry pushback, oversight models, and whether AI policy is bipartisan; presenters said the issue cuts across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfake restrictions but more disagreement on broader regulatory approaches. No votes or formal actions were taken at the meeting, and the committee recessed briefly for technical issues during the second presentation.

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• He is also a graduate of New York University School of Law and is a friend of mine from law school.
• Alfredo Gutierrez was born on September 1, 1945, in the copper mining town of Miami, Arizona.
• He returned home at the age of 22 to work in the mines, as his father had years before.
• Alfredo Gutierrez was born on September 1st, 1945 in the Copper Mining Town of Miami, Arizona.
• He returned home at the age of 22 to work in the mines as his father had years before.

Summary: The House convened, approved the journal, and spent much of the opening portion recognizing guests and interns from both parties, along with former lawmakers and a newly seated member, Representative Sylvia Allen. The chamber then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2065 honoring the late Alfredo Gutierrez. Members from both parties gave extended remarks about his life as a civil rights advocate, student activist, legislator, and mentor, and the resolution was unanimously adopted and transmitted to the Senate. Family members of Gutierrez were recognized in the gallery during the memorial tribute. The House then moved into Committee of the Whole on the first budget-related measures. On House Bill 4138, the “feed bill”/budget operations measure, Democrats argued the budget favored corporations and data centers over seniors, health care, housing, universities, and vulnerable families, while Republicans defended it as a continuation of prior policy and said it preserved tax conformity and modest agency cuts. After debate and questions, the committee recommended the bill do pass and the House adopted that report, sending HB 4138 to engrossing. The chamber next considered House Bill 4139, the amusement/gaming-related budget bill. Members debated whether it was essentially unchanged from last year’s budget language, with Republicans saying it was a continuation bill and that gaming-related provisions would support rural economies and tourism, while Democrats questioned the broader budget context and its effects on working families. The committee recommended HB 4139 do pass, and the House adopted that recommendation. The House then began debate on House Bill 4140, the state budget implementation bill, focusing on the budget stabilization fund and a proposed government efficiency initiative; discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.

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• And I also want to point out that I have some guests here in the room from the Colorado School of Mines
• And I also want to point out that I have some guests here in the room from the Colorado School of Mines
• Uh, from the Colorado School of Mines.
• businesses and go into the diaper changing station contractor business because this will be a gold mine
• for those people who are be a gold mine for those people who are putting<01:27:05.160> in<01:

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, approved the journal, and then moved through a series of announcements and committee notices. Members highlighted upcoming events including Sportsman’s Day at the Capitol, Auctioneer Day, and an Earth Day press conference, and several committees announced meetings and bills to be heard later in the day. The Majority Leader also moved to make House Bill 1132, House Bill 1130, Senate Bill 136, and House Bill 1287 special orders for the next day, and the House agreed without objection. The chamber then took up House Bill 1132, concerning increasing pollinator habitats on state lands. Supporters said the bill builds on years of work to support pollinators and encourages planting native species on public lands; they also explained that the fiscal note reflects use of existing continuously appropriated funds, including GOCO lottery money and oil and gas fee revenue. After committee reports were adopted and questions about funding were answered, the bill passed as amended. The House next considered House Bill 1130, concerning baby diaper changing stations in public restrooms. An amendment was adopted that exempted local governments and expanded the small-business carveout to employers with 25 or fewer employees and no more than $3.5 million in annual revenue, while also clarifying restroom designation. Supporters argued the bill was the product of extensive stakeholder work and would improve access for families. Opponents said it imposed an unfunded mandate on businesses and raised concerns about contamination in public restrooms, including claims that some changing tables have been found contaminated with methamphetamine and fentanyl; after debate, the amendment was adopted, and discussion on the bill continued.

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• Uh, but it's just a concern of mine. It continues.
• Uh, but it's just a concern<00:26:56.520> of<00:26:56.600> mine.
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• ,<01:17:54.240> his<01:17:55.040> you uh, a a good friend of mine, his you uh, a a
• good friend of mine, his you know,<01:17:55.200> his<01:17:55.400> father<01:17:55.720>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I do urge a no vote here so that we can get through this amendment and then talk about mine.
• I do urge a no vote here so that we can get through this amendment and then talk about mine.
• I do urge a no vote here so that we can get through this amendment and then talk about mine.
• :01:36.480> and<01:01:36.720> this And I would like to borrow words from a friend of mine
• The house is on from a friend of mine.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, pledge, and roll call, confirmed a quorum, and then moved through routine business including first reading and referral of Senate File 5019 to the Health and Human Services Committee, along with referral of Senate resolutions 73 to 75 to Rules and Administration. Senator Westrom’s motion to withdraw Senate File 3893 from Finance, give it a second reading, and place it on general orders was adopted. The chamber then took up House File 3556, which renames Minnesota’s Community Solar Garden Program as the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. Senator Hoffman presented the bill as a tribute to Speaker Melissa Hortman’s role in creating and advancing community solar in Minnesota, with Senator Marty and others supporting the recognition. The bill was read a third time and passed on final passage by a vote of 59-7, with the title agreed to. Senate File 1251 followed, a bipartisan bill to remove the June 2026 sunset on crossbow use during archery season and make the allowance permanent. Senator Pa and supporters cited a DNR study showing no negative impact on deer or turkey populations and argued the change would improve participation among women, youth, and older hunters. An A3 technical amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 67-0. The Senate then considered Senate File 3868, a bill to ban cryptocurrency kiosks in Minnesota due to fraud concerns. The author and supporters described widespread scams targeting seniors and others, citing losses in Minnesota and national fraud data. An A2 amendment requiring lawful-presence verification for foreign remittance transfers was ruled not germane, and the chair’s ruling was upheld on a 34-33 appeal. Debate then began on an A3 amendment related to cash transfers through airports, with members arguing over germaneness and the scope of the fraud-prevention bill.

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• Travis Dai with the Mining Association.
• Chairman, I would just say that the Mining Association will offer our support for this bill and we'd
• and<01:03:23.119> if<01:03:23.280> there's<01:03:23.440> an keep that mine
• open and if there's an keep that mine open and if there's an opportunity<01:03:24.079> there<
• Chairman, I would just say that the Mining Association will offer our support for this bill and we'd

Bills: HB0120, HB0043, HB0128

Keywords: energy production, natural gas, industrial sovereignty, manufacturing, tax exemptions, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

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• c> would<00:40:33.839> sure<00:40:34.160> want<00:40:34.320> to member of mine
• , I would sure want to member of mine, I would sure want to make<00:40:34.720> sure<00:40:34.880
• this to go insurance companies are using this to go out<01:16:08.640> and<01:16:08.800> mine
• So, they can use that out and mine data.

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• As soon as they turn off the electricity, mine kicks on within a minute and we are up and running and
• Mine is Madam Chair, yes.
• Senator Steinborn, thank you for bringing up the contaminated land issue and the abandoned uranium mine
• Because the mine is no longer operating, but the degradation and pollution the contamination from the
• It was strange because nobody knew why they would put a filtration system upstream from the mine and

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• My daughter wrote her own speech, so this is mine.
• Don't worry about mine. Raise your kids. And here's the reality: you Raise your kids.
• My family and many families across Florida, like mine, cannot find a pediatrician to treat our children
• This discrimination blocks essential health care access for families like mine.
• Voters, you, me, your constituents and mine, voted for that.

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. Sponsor Senator Grall explained an amendment that aligned the bill more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” allowing a 14-day extension, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several senators asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill applied post-mortem; Grall said the bill was limited to authorized access during the patient’s life. Testimony was largely opposed, with health information and provider groups warning that the bill could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with HIPAA and meaningful-use rules, burden facilities, and improperly broaden access to portals and sensitive records. Supporters argued it would improve patient access and speed. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote after debate on the bill as amended. The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. Grall described provisions on synthetic turf, change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor scope, tall mass timber, pool and spa contractor scope, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and solar/energy storage inspections. Two amendments were adopted: one removed pool and spa contractor language and delayed the change-order provision until July 1, 2025; the other removed the tall mass timber section. Pool contractors testified against the scope expansion in the original bill, while others supported the remaining provisions. Senators raised concerns about the Florida Building Commission process and how the public-works language might affect small-business participation, but the bill as amended was ultimately reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. Grall said the bill would require parental consent for most minor health care decisions, allow parental access to records, restrict surveys/questionnaires, and limit use of biofeedback devices, while preserving certain exceptions such as emergency care and STD testing. An amendment clarified questionnaire opt-outs for K-12 students, added court-order exceptions, addressed DNA sampling for criminal investigations, refined biofeedback language, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions; it was adopted. The bill drew extensive testimony both for and against: supporters said it restored parental authority and protected children from decisions they are not equipped to make, while opponents argued it would endanger minors seeking confidential STI, mental health, or abuse-related care, especially in unsafe homes. Senators also debated whether the bill would conflict with existing laws and whether it could leave some minors untreated. The transcript ends during continued public testimony on the bill.

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• Budgets for small schools like mine are always very tight.
• Budgets for small<00:23:50.080> schools<00:23:50.320> like<00:23:50.480> mine<00
• :23:50.720> are<00:23:50.880> always<00:23:51.039> very small schools like mine
• are always very small schools like mine are always very tight.<00:23:51.919> So<00:23:52.080><
• Senate file Mine is not amendment.

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• clarity to Minnesota sales and use tax related to landscaping, green industry tree businesses like mine
• clarity to Minnesota sales and use tax related to landscaping, green industry tree businesses like mine
• Often, like mine, these centers serve a vastly broad population of families with demonstrated needs who
• Often, like mine, these centers serve a vastly broad population of families with demonstrated needs who
• these centers serve a vastly like mine these centers serve a vastly broad<01:07:12.559> population

Keywords: 1183, house

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• again, I realize it's a proposal, and I'm going to be very, very frank: it's a proposal, just like mine
• it's a proposal to be very very Frank it's a proposal just<00:13:41.160> like<00:13:41.440> mine
• a<00:13:42.160> proposal<00:13:42.880> like<00:13:43.040> we're just like mine
• is a proposal like we're just like mine is a proposal like we're hearing<00:13:43.480> some<00
• <00:54:24.200> CARE government penalized our mines CARE government penalized our mines CARE

Bills: HF837

Keywords: health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, 1183, house

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• Her story brought me to tears, much worse than mine.
• Her story brought me to tears, much worse than mine.
• Her story brought me to tears, much worse than mine.
• Her story brought me to tears, much worse than mine.
• Her story brought me to tears, much worse than mine.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all