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• individuals who, it's a Saturday, but they would rather be here with us because they want to continue to learn
• He's here to learn about what we do, and so that when he starts arresting people, he'll make sure that
• The storage of waste material from a nuclear power plant wouldn't come into effect for 25 to 30 years
• So we know that reactors are safe, and if the issue is the storage of the material, right now they're
• There's rare earths, there's copper, there's silver, and a lot of other materials when the solar panel

Keywords: 996, all

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• The second suggestion is to add to the phrase that causes a disruption to the school learning environment
• Later, we learned he had a total of three charges.
• To be tested by DPS and for DPS to notify a survivor if DNA material is found.
• This aims to empower survivors to know if DNA material was found so that they can... can choose to make
• House Bill 1443 aims to close a legal gap and ensure these materials are not available to the public.

Bills: HB316, HB353, HB 1160, HB1414, HB1422, HB1443, HB1713, HB1789, HB1902, HB2073, HB2666, HB2695, HB316

Keywords: motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime, Texas Penal Code, trespassing, school safety, day-care centers, education, trespass, public safety, utility employees, criminal penalties, assault, harassment, public duties, safety, law enforcement, driving offenses, license regulations

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• It takes a few seconds to learn the process. We do it accurately. I've witnessed hand counting.
• It takes a few seconds to learn the process. We do it accurately. I've witnessed hand counting.
• , extending it 15 days, feels is too long of a time frame given the UOCAVA ballots and different materials
• 00:40:34.920> to<00:40:35.079> go<00:40:35.319> out<00:40:35.680> and materials
• that need to go out and materials that need to go out and getting<00:40:36.160> the<00:40:36.319

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I've learned a lot from the people who come forward to speak.
• I, too, have learned so much.
• This has been a very, it's been a terrific process learning from all of you.
• I personally have learned a lot. I have also truly appreciated many of the conversations.
• Sadly, what I learned is that antisemitism is ever-emerging.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission held its 16th and final meeting to review and vote on revisions to its draft report on combating antisemitism. After roll call, members approved the prior meeting minutes, adopted a procedure for handling substantive and technical edits, and authorized limited technical corrections after the meeting. Senator John Velis’s letter was read into the record noting his military deployment and support for the final report, and the commission discussed the scope of the report, including its 118 findings and recommendations and the large volume of testimony received over the year. Members then worked through a series of amendments to the report. The chair’s prefatory statement was revised to restore language and data about Massachusetts Jews’ relationship to Israel and the impact on the commission’s work. Commissioner Liken’s proposal called for DESE guidance and teacher training to support intellectually diverse K-12 classrooms; members debated how to ensure it could not be used to justify biased or false material, and the amendment passed with discussion about existing guardrails. Commissioner Hay’s technical edits were adopted, and commissioners also discussed whether DESE’s new reporting system should anonymize data; the language was revised to specify anonymized data and approved. Additional amendments were adopted on public safety and higher education, including clarifying support for nonprofit security grants and personnel grants, refining language on academic boycotts, and adding references to Zionist identity and presumed Zionist identity as possible bases for antisemitic treatment. Commissioner Kipnis’s revisions to the prefatory statement were also considered, with some members objecting to the removal of language about minimization and traumatic invalidation and others supporting a more concise, fact-driven tone. The commission also approved language strengthening recommendations by changing several “should” statements to “must.” Treasurer Deborah Goldberg then delivered closing remarks praising the commission’s work and sharing personal family history to illustrate the persistence of antisemitism in Massachusetts. She said the report offers a practical roadmap, including bias reporting in schools, security coordination, and broader anti-discrimination training, and emphasized that the recommendations will help all communities. Commissioners thanked her for her leadership and testimony. The meeting continued with further amendments, including one on law enforcement security grants and another on higher education findings and recommendations, and the commission repeatedly voted by roll call, generally approving the revisions unanimously.

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• The department issues leases and permits for exploring for or extracting minerals and mineral materials
• And as I'm learning, I don't have a natural resources background.
• Chair, Madam Chair, it's learned experience from working with solar applicants over the years of what
• characteristics make a site more suitable and learning from that and pulling all that information into
• Chair, Madam Chair, it's learned experience from working with solar applicants over the years of what

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Joint Natural Resources and House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committees of Reference heard the Arizona Auditor General’s sunset review of the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. The audit found the board generally met some licensing requirements, but it did not timely investigate and resolve 49 of 159 complaints in fiscal year 2024, and it did not fully comply with conflict-of-interest disclosure and filing requirements. The Auditor General also identified weaknesses in continuing-education verification and other sunset-factor areas, and the board agreed to implement all 21 recommendations. Board staff said complaint volume has risen sharply since the pandemic, that the board’s process is slower because every case goes through an investigative committee and then the full board, and that it has already corrected some conflict-of-interest issues and is adding tools to improve continuing-education audits. The committee then heard testimony from the board’s executive director and from the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association. The executive director emphasized the board’s public-protection mission, described the shortage of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, and said the board is working to improve efficiency through a new e-licensing system and staff training. Members asked about the shortage of large-animal veterinarians, complaint backlogs, and whether the board could do more to recruit rural practitioners; the board said it lacks direct recruiting authority but supports multiple licensure pathways and loan-assistance efforts. The veterinary association supported the board’s oversight and said it is also working on rural and large-animal workforce issues through partnerships and advocacy. The committee then voted to recommend continuing the board for eight years, until July 1, 2034. The committee next took up the Arizona State Land Department, beginning with the Auditor General’s presentation on the department’s sunset review and prior special audit. The audit found the department had not updated its required five-year disposition plan since 2011, had sold more than 48,000 acres without an active plan, had allowed agricultural rental rates to go unchanged since 2006 despite market increases, and had not consistently inspected mineral-related leases or properly managed reclamation bonds. The Auditor General said these issues created risks of lost revenue, reduced transparency, and public-safety hazards, and recommended 18 corrective actions in the main review plus 34 additional recommendations on other issues; the department agreed to most recommendations but declined to adopt a written policy for commissioner-initiated land sales. Commissioner Robin Sahid said the department is working through audit recommendations, has created a rules team, improved its customer portal, and is pursuing new policies on water use, transportation-basin leases, and disposition planning. Members questioned the department about agricultural leases, groundwater valuation, the Fondomonte leases and reimbursement for improvements, the canceled Coyotes land auction, backlog and processing times, and the use of consultants and administrative funds. The commissioner said the department had over 2,000 applications in queue when she arrived, that it has made progress reducing the backlog, and that it is conducting stakeholder outreach on water-efficiency standards and lease addenda. No final vote on the land department continuation was taken in the portion provided.

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• And since then we've learned that it will be all federal money and basically what SB 545 did is that
• <01:36:33.960> that<01:36:34.160> it And uh since then we've learned that it And uh
• It seems to me a non-material change, and I urge you to concur. Questions on the motion to concur.
• <04:00:29.840> change, It seems to me a non-material change, It seems to me a non-material
• I have learned I have learned that<04:24:30.000> the<04:24:30.080> most<04:24:30.320

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Every AI model, every student accessing a cloud-based learning platform, every small business running
• I can put that in our executive summary introduction materials ahead of our recommendations. Okay.
• I'm just... ...introduction materials ahead of our recommendations. Okay, yes.
• Just my appendix of our meeting materials is pushing 700 pages. Okay.
• I'll also send the kind of front executive summary material in addition to our recommendations package

Keywords: 1064, all

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• <00:08:50.720> are<00:08:50.959> currently that various materials are currently that
• Building materials are not exempted.
• So in Iowa, building materials are not exempt from sales taxes.
• There are electricity, building materials, and software.
• Now, the software and building materials exemptions are refund-based exemptions.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• But he found his stride and learned to not just enjoy hiking, but to really love it.
• upset to learn that they were allowed in New Hampshire in the first place.
• to learn that they were allowed in New Hampshire in the first place.
• We don't know if there's hazardous materials on it.
• <05:24:22.400> on know if there's hazardous materials on know if there's hazardous materials

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• very much looking forward to learning very much looking forward to learning more<00:04:55.639>
• This bill makes it clear that literacy is learning, local control is innovation, and empowered parents
• <00:10:54.480> local clear that literacy is learning local clear that literacy is learning
• <00:44:00.680> styles that all students unique learning styles that all students unique learning
• <01:21:49.440> that<01:21:49.520> are literacy um materials that are literacy um materials

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Starns made that I was against, but later learned was the best decision in my life, was that he did not
• But what I've learned in this situation is that Mr.
• But what I've learned in this situation is that Mr.
• that you've learned about, all the wonderful things that our public defenders are doing, the system
• So I believe in your materials, beginning on page 42, is where you'll find the strategic plan.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board met on June 18, 2026, with a quorum present and adopted the agenda. Public comment was dominated by district defenders and other public defense leaders praising State Public Defender Remy Starns for improving communication, collaboration, and overall system performance. Speakers from multiple districts said the system is more unified, better supported, and more stable than in prior years, and several credited Starns with helping resolve long-standing tensions and improve coordination across capital, district, and appellate work. One speaker also paid tribute to the late Mike Ginnard, describing him as instrumental to earlier public defense reforms. In his report, Starns said the system has improved over the last seven years but still needs a sustainable funding source. He discussed legislative changes affecting public defense, including a cleanup bill, elimination of filing fees for writs and appeals, and a new procedure related to expert-fee requests in light of recent court rulings. He also described ongoing efforts to integrate capital and appellate work into district offices, expand the laws/writs program, and continue post-conviction work under new statutory rules. Starns emphasized recruitment and retention, including the need for affordable health insurance and retirement benefits, and again honored Mike Ginnard for his leadership and service. The board then adopted proposed bylaws, after some discussion about special committees and public meeting requirements. Members agreed to create a committee to review and refine the bylaws later, and they also elected a vice chairman and designated the Office of the Public Defender, with staff support, as secretary for recordkeeping. Finally, the board heard a presentation on the strategic plan, which was described as largely an update to the prior version with terminology changes, new accessibility-related goals, and added performance measures for training, compliance, and communications. The strategic plan was adopted by resolution, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Starns made that I was against, but later learned was the best decision in my life, was that he did not
• But what I've learned in this situation is that Mr.
• And I know that all the good things that you've learned about, all the I know that all the good things
• that you've learned about, all the wonderful things that our public defenders are doing, the system
• So I believe in your materials, beginning on page 42, is where you'll find the strategic plan.

Summary: The Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board met on June 18, 2026, established a quorum, and adopted the agenda. Public comment took up most of the meeting, with numerous district defenders and chief defenders speaking in support of State Public Defender Remy Starns. Speakers from several districts said the system is more unified, communication with the state office has improved, and local offices feel better supported than in the past. Several also credited Starns with visiting districts, helping with local issues, and improving coordination on capital and non-capital work. One speaker, Richard Thompson, emphasized Starns’ background and training under Sam Dalton, and another noted that a recent staffing decision in St. John the Baptist Parish ultimately proved beneficial for mentorship and resource sharing. Starns then gave his state public defender report. He said the system has improved over the last seven years and argued that public defense still needs a stable, renewable funding source comparable to other parts of the criminal justice system. He discussed legislative changes affecting public defense, including a cleanup bill, a law eliminating filing fees for writs and appeals, and a new procedure related to expert-fee claims after a recent Louisiana Supreme Court decision. He also described ongoing efforts to integrate capital and post-conviction work into district offices, expand the laws/writs program, and use local and state resources more efficiently. He thanked the board, the Public Defenders Association, and the late Mike Ginnart, whom he praised for his leadership and service. The board then considered and adopted proposed bylaws. Members discussed the need for a vice chair and a secretary, the role of special committees, and whether committee meetings should be public and limited to less than a quorum. The bylaws were adopted with the understanding that a committee would review and refine them later; volunteers were named for that committee. The board then elected a vice chair and designated the Office of the Public Defender, with staff assistance, as secretary for recordkeeping. Finally, the board heard a presentation on the strategic plan, which was described as largely unchanged from FY25 except for updates to reflect current law, accessibility requirements, training, compliance, and communication goals. The strategic plan was adopted by resolution, and the meeting adjourned.

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• There's a lot of really good material in this bill. I know there are still concerns.
• Medical professionals, as you know, undergo years and years of training for a reason, to learn about
• And although cosmetologists have training and have our requirements, it's nothing like learning what's
• The other thing I learned, which I think is important, is that the TDLR has actually approved the 2023
• Article 706, I learned all this on Google, is what regulates those systems.

Bills: SB213, SB378, SB610, SB681, SB918, SB1172, SB1252, SB1343, SCR8

Keywords: SB 213, Texas insurance, Insurance Code, Chapter 551, Chapter 541, bundling, tying arrangement, cross-selling, homeowners insurance, residential property insurance, auto insurance, personal automobile insurance, consumer protection, unfair trade practice, deceptive insurance practice, property and casualty insurer, Lloyd's plan, county mutual, reciprocal exchange, farm mutual

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and took up several pending bills, first reporting SB 1006 favorably after adopting a committee substitute that adds quarterly ZIP-code-level reporting to TDI on insurer declinations, cancellations, and nonrenewals. The committee also adopted substitutes and favorably reported SB 388, which adds nuclear to a credit program and excludes batteries from the dispatchable definition; SB 917; SB 504, which narrows reporting requirements for certain local entities, raises a salary threshold, and authorizes AG injunctive relief; SB 925, which clarifies that federal match dollars are included in a PLA-related prohibition; and SB 815, which removes downcoding references and focuses on AI use in prior authorization. SB 815 advanced on an 8-2 vote, while SB 388 advanced 6-3 and the others were reported 9-0 or 6-0 as noted. The committee then heard testimony on SB 378, which would prohibit aestheticians and cosmetologists from administering injections or using prescriptive medical devices unless legally authorized and would clarify TDLR disciplinary authority. The author and a retired neurosurgeon testified that unsafe, unauthorized injections pose real patient risks, and a TDLR witness said the bill addresses a long-standing regulatory gap. SB 378 was left pending after testimony. The committee also heard SB 1252, aimed at reducing municipal permitting barriers for residential backup power systems; the author and industry witnesses said city permitting is costly and inconsistent, while municipal utility representatives and advocates said the substitute preserved safety and utility oversight. That bill was also left pending. Additional bills heard but left pending included SB 1172, which would let LPs and LLCs sell their own property without a real estate license; SB 681, which would extend engineer license renewal periods and apply similar flexibility to engineering firms; SB 918, a TDLR cleanup bill for orthotics and prosthetics exemptions; SB 1343, which would require data brokers to post a clear link explaining Texans’ privacy rights and how to exercise them; SB 213, which would prohibit forced bundling of residential property and auto insurance while preserving voluntary discounts; SB 610, which would codify TDLR’s anti-trafficking unit; and SCR 8, expressing opposition to a central bank digital currency over privacy, security, and financial-stability concerns. Public testimony on SB 1343 and SB 213 was generally supportive, with consumer and advocacy groups emphasizing privacy, competition, and survivor safety, and the committee closed the day with those measures and others left pending.

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• . materials. materials.
• But you know and one of the things<00:29:44.720> you're<00:29:45.039> learn<00:29:45.360
• too that as you as things you're learn too that as you as you<00:29:46.880> go<00:29:47.039><
• I really encourage you, if you can go to that roundtable, you're going to learn a lot of information
• <01:31:16.880> to office and I shared that I learned to office and I shared that I learned

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the minutes unanimously and then heard extended testimony from Senator Jimmy Higdon, who reflected on Kentucky’s 2011 childhood obesity task force and said the state’s childhood obesity problem has worsened since then. He described prior recommendations from that task force, including more physical education, nutrition education, classroom-based physical activity, complete streets, bike lanes, sidewalks, and safe routes to school. Higdon also argued that government programs have contributed to obesity and drug abuse, focusing especially on SNAP and Medicaid, and said he has long advocated for a waiver to distribute SNAP benefits twice a month rather than once a month. Higdon said SNAP fraud and abuse are significant, claiming some recipients sell benefits and some retailers bend the rules on eligible purchases. He also said spreading benefits through the month could help families keep fresh food in the home and stabilize grocery store business, especially in food deserts and rural areas. In response to questions, he said he would not support allowing hot prepared foods under SNAP, though he said a grocery-store produce incentive similar to the farmers market match could be beneficial if structured separately. He also said the WIC program is a model for how SNAP could be better administered. Members thanked Higdon for his service and discussed whether the issue is food insecurity or poor nutrition. Senator Douglas emphasized adding stronger guardrails to nutrition-related programs, and Representative Proctor asked about the challenges of operating grocery stores in rural areas and food deserts. Higdon said independent grocers face thin margins, competition, and cyclical market pressures, and that SNAP distribution patterns can worsen those challenges. After Higdon’s testimony, the committee heard from Ann Cressilious, a registered dietitian with the Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, who began a presentation on the profession and on efforts to improve nutrition and access to nutrition information in Kentucky.

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• Accessibility and legibility of election materials are essential for maintaining voter confidence and
• Voter registration lies in a certain county, which is another barrier to people learning where to go
• Further, under the Election Code 276.016, it is unlawful to send out unauthorized materials. unsolicited
• CGS and their marketing materials promoted these applications and had high numbers associated with this
• We're gonna have to learn how to exercise some judgment in this area.

Bills: HB304, HB401, HB556, HB1475, HB1489, HB2259, HB2424, HB2773, HB2811, HB3323, HB304

Keywords: voter ID, citizenship proof, provisional ballot, election security, Texas, voting rights, deep fakes, misleading videos, election integrity, criminal offense, digital misinformation, deep fake, political manipulation, misinformation, artificial media, political influence, artificially generated media, election influence, Texas Election Code, healthcare reform

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• For instance, demolition, hazardous material abatement, and parking lots. we're asking to move it to
• instance, demolition, hazardous material instance, demolition, hazardous material abatement,<00:
• So, I think that's one of the pieces we might learn.
• So, I think that's one of the pieces we might learn.
• So, I think that's one of the pieces we might learn.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm sorry, I was getting my materials. Could you just restate the amendment, Ms. Griffin?
• 12.879> my amendment I'm I'm sorry I was getting my amendment I'm I'm sorry I was getting my materials
• could could you just restate materials could could you just restate the<00:04:14.720> amendment
• bill<00:10:06.760> and<00:10:06.959> I<00:10:07.480> um<00:10:08.079> learned
• is an interesting bill and I um learned is an interesting bill and I um learned um<00:10:08.959>

Bills: HF1345, HF71, HF993, HF1943

Keywords: HF1345, statutory city, public utility commission, municipal utilities, city council, local government, utility governance, commission membership, staggered terms, vacancy appointment, ordinance, Minnesota Statutes 412.341, municipal ordinance, city commission, public utilities, HF71, Minnesota, public safety, peace officers, correctional officers

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• <00:10:04.960> learning<00:10:05.280> the<00:10:05.360> highway<00:10:05.600>
• patrol<00:10:05.960> a learning learning the highway patrol a learning learning the highway
• from the materials you received, TRIP<00:23:26.280> is<00:23:26.520> a<00:23:27.240>
• And if it's not in the materials we have, could that be provided to the committee? Thank you, Mr.
• could<02:47:21.760> that<02:47:21.920> be materials we have, could that be materials

Keywords: 916, all

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• ,<00:31:05.600> grow, development disabilities to learn, grow, development disabilities to
• learn, grow, and<00:31:06.080> thrive.
• With the guidance of her father, Jason Miller, a veteran racer himself, Jordan learned not just how to
• not just how to drive fast, but learned not just how to drive fast, but how<00:55:22.800> to<
• on the topic of this extraneous material on the topic of this special<05:51:43.680> order.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• May we listen and learn from one another to promote understanding and collaboration.
• It is to learn how to swim. And also, playing.
• Infrastructure and pools are critically important for people to learn water safety.
• As for the library aid and the materials aid there, it is another disappointing year.
• Krueger when I learned about her medical issue.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions. The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading. The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.