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• Due to the unlikelihood that Minnesota will be able to secure the matching funds from the U.S.
• <00:21:15.360> those enough on the list to secure those enough on the list to secure those
• There’s security and electrical maintenance and everything else in there.
• So we are—we've been successful in securing federal dollars. Mr.
• So we are—we've been successful in securing federal dollars.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• responsible for maintaining the security responsible for maintaining the security and<00:34:25.040
• another record low for year, securing another record low for the<00:37:37.440> Commonwealth.
• And so I would be very curious who it these are uh not secured facilities. these are uh not secured facilities
• There was additional<01:14:55.360> security,<01:14:56.000> but<01:14:56.640> in<
• measures are in place for what security measures are in place for those<01:43:58.400> members?

Bills: HB60

Keywords: geoengineering, weather modification, environmental safety, atmospheric pollutants, criminal pollution, Meeting Start: 00:00:02 Roll Call: 00:00:08 26 RS HB 60 - AN ACT relating to geoengineering: 00:01:35 Department of Corrections Update: 00:32:59 Kentucky Parole Board Update: 01:19:21, 958, all

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• I'm a co-chair with Senator Pappas on the Economic Security for Women and Children Commission.
• I'm a co-chair with Senator Pappas on the Economic Security for Women and Children Commission.
• I'm a co-chair with Senator Pappas on the Economic Security for Women and Children Commission.
• I'm a co-chair with Senator Pappas on the Economic Security for Women and Children Commission.
• I'm a co-chair with Senator Pappas on the Economic Security for Women and Children Commission.

Bills: HF1698, HF632, HF1352, HF2197, HF618, HF1248, HF1697

Keywords: property tax, exemption, leased land, public use, commercial property, HF632, Minnesota property tax, conservation easement, conservation restriction, assessed value, property valuation, tax assessment, real property, land conservation, farmland preservation, natural areas, riparian buffer, water quality, water quantity, county assessor

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• The current estimate of phase two for the permanent secured perimeter is nearly $85 million.
• second phase of the permanent secured second phase of the permanent secured perimeter. perimeter
• The MSFA is incredibly Security.
• one of the permanent secured perimeter. one of the permanent secured perimeter.
• the west portion of the scale, securing the west portion of the stadium's<01:10:35.360> legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But right now, you don't have a security type of office, aren't you using like a security analyst?
• Right now, we do have security. You have the whole security, and that's why it's very convoluted.
• He has recently hired someone to help in security, but that's to keep our system secure, and it's not
• <00:14:49.680> but hired someone to help in security but hired someone to help in security
• Then we have one security analyst position that's vacant.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• S 269, an act relating to excluding supplemental security income payments from household income, introduced
• S 269, an act relating to excluding supplemental security income payments from household income.
• the bill. an act relating to excluding an act relating to excluding supplemental<00:05:34.639> security
• <00:05:35.199> income<00:05:35.840> payments supplemental security income payments
• supplemental security income payments from<00:05:36.639> household<00:05:37.120> income.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Border security is my number one issue.
• is a fact that in the Republican Party of Texas, their number-one legislative priority is border security
• help shut off the magnets that are bringing illegal aliens into Texas and to pass strong border security
• It passed the Senate on April 16th and was recently referred to the House Homeland Security Committee
• Every second we waste is another opportunity lost to secure the border, protect children from abuse,

Keywords: immigration, children's rights, E-Verify, social transitioning, election integrity, Texas GOP, legislative session, urgent legislation

Summary: The committee meeting was characterized by fervent discussions surrounding critical legislation, particularly regarding immigration, children's rights, and election integrity. Key bills such as HB2258, aiming to ban social transitioning for children, and E-Verify legislation were highlighted as urgent priorities. Several representatives expressed frustration over stalled bills and emphasized the necessity of decisive action to fulfill their commitments made during their campaigns. The urgency was marked by the approaching deadline for bill passage, with only days remaining in the legislative session. Members urged House leadership to prioritize these bills, warning that failure to act would undermine public trust in their capacity to fulfill the Republicans' campaign promises.

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• Not only is immigration and the border security my number one issue, it's the number one top priority
• fact that if you, if the Republican Party of Texas, their number one legislative priority is border security
• help shut off the magnets that are bringing illegal aliens into Texas and to pass strong border security
• Did that passed the Senate on April 16th and was recently referred to the House Homeland Security Committee
• Every second we waste is another opportunity lost to secure the border, protect children from abuse,

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• Capitols in 1845, and it includes, I'll show you in a minute, the west entry, the turnstiles, and the security
• required a fair amount of steel girders to go under the structure, not only to hold it, but to make it secure
• North Loading Zone, so that was another part of continuing to secure the perimeter and make the parking
• So you see the secure barriers there on the entrance. The parking lot was completely refigured.
• And we've set off the security perimeter from the building.

Summary: The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met to receive an overview and tour of Capitol complex construction projects funded through the Department of Management Services (DMS). Deputy Secretary Tom Berger gave a historical and project-by-project presentation on the Capitol campus, explaining the evolution of the historic Capitol and the current tower complex, and describing major ongoing work including the Waller Park west entry/ADA and waterproofing project, the east entry security screening area, Cabinet meeting room modernization, historic Capitol re-roofing, the large Capitol HVAC replacement, window replacement, Memorial Park improvements, the Holocaust Memorial, the North Loading Zone, and Knott Plaza upgrades. He noted that the Capitol windows and HVAC work are intended to address aging systems and improve resilience, security, and accessibility, and said the broader Capitol window project will continue over several years. Members asked questions about the African-American memorial, the old bank/archives building with water damage, the roofing material and expected lifespan, the legal definition of the Capitol complex, and the history of early legislative meetings in Pensacola and St. Augustine. Berger said the African-American memorial base is built and the installation should be completed in March or April, while the archives building is owned and managed by the Department of State. He also explained that the roof uses a slate-like material designed for a 50-year life cycle, though major storms could still damage it, and clarified that the Capitol complex can be defined differently in statute versus operationally. Chair Lopez and other members requested follow-up information, including a rendering of the African-American memorial and a table summarizing the Capitol investments and when the facilities were last updated, so members can better explain the spending to constituents. Berger said he would provide the requested information, and the committee then concluded the presentation and proceeded to the tour.

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• I believe energy security is national security, and that means investing in wind, solar, and microgrids
• I believe energy security is national security, and that means investing in wind, solar, microgrids,
• I believe energy security is national security, and that means investing in wind, solar, and microgrids
• Arizona voters have already secured.
• SB 1189, campaign spending, personal security.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and a series of guest introductions and proclamations, including a proclamation designating March as International Women’s Celebration Month. Members also recognized guests from several school districts and the Arizona Future Farmers of America. The chamber then moved through first readings and procedural motions, including reconsideration of HB 2169 and referral of bills to additional Committee of the Whole sessions. In the first Committee of the Whole, the House considered HB 2100 and HB 2103, both receiving technical floor amendments and due-pass recommendations. The chamber then took up HB 2048, HB 2364, HB 2415, HB 2775, HB 2833, HB 2862, HB 2870, HB 2995, and HB 4067. HB 2775 drew extended debate over whether Arizona should prohibit state and local enforcement of policies from international organizations such as the WHO, UN, ICC, IMF, WEF, and NATO; supporters framed it as a sovereignty measure, while opponents warned it was overly broad and could cut off useful best practices. HB 2833 focused on private-school student safety and mandatory reporting, with some members urging broader Title 15 coverage for private schools and others warning against regulating private schools further. HB 2862, which addressed law-enforcement facial coverings, was amended after debate and a division vote on a substitute amendment; the substitute passed 29-20, and the bill then received a due-pass recommendation. HB 2995, the “Alex and Lydia Act,” addressed domestic violence and coercive control in family-court-related contexts and also received a due-pass recommendation. HB 4067, requested by county recorders, added voter-status categories to electronic poll books; supporters said it would help election administration, while opponents argued it could create an unfunded mandate and burden or confuse voters. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, with one later motion to alter the HB 2862 report failing 20-30. In the Education Committee portion, HB 2040 passed easily, while HB 2093 sparked substantial debate over whether to repeal statutory requirements for mental health instruction in K-12 health education. Supporters said schools should focus on academics and that mental health care belongs with licensed professionals and parents; opponents argued the bill would remove life-saving instruction and support for students. HB 2313, dealing with educator work stoppages and political protests, also passed after debate over whether it would unfairly punish teachers and chill advocacy. HB 2423 passed with an amendment that trimmed reporting requirements, and HB 2478 advanced after a substitute amendment was defeated, the committee amendment was adopted, and an appropriations amendment was withdrawn. The session ended with the House continuing through the calendar after these due-pass recommendations.

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• In this budget, we approved additional funding for security personnel at nonprofits that are at risk
• It's about security, stability, and the future of their families.
• It's about security, stability, and the future of their families.
• Senator Miranda secured funding to implement new perinatal mental health services.
• Senator Collins led the way in helping secure more funding for jail diversion initiatives, making sure

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up a long series of FY26 budget amendments during debate on the Ways and Means budget bill. Early on, an amendment on debt service and the Debt Affordability Committee was rejected. A major education amendment offered by Senator Lewis and supported by Senator Comerford was then adopted; it directs DESE to begin a public process, with $200,000 in funding, to review and recommend updates to the Chapter 70 municipal contribution formula and related school funding structures as the Student Opportunity Act nears full implementation. Senators argued that school districts across the Commonwealth are under severe fiscal strain, citing rising special education, transportation, health insurance, and Proposition 2 1/2 pressures, and that the current formulas are increasingly out of alignment with local needs. The chamber also considered and voted on many other amendments, with several adopted and several rejected. Adopted amendments included measures on public payroll transparency, regional EMS, a small business group purchasing cooperative pilot, simplifying Medicaid eligibility determinations, and early education background checks. Rejected amendments included proposals on first-time homebuyer savings accounts, population change studies, competitiveness studies, emergency contract reform, natural gas cost containment, a $200 per pupil aid increase, regional school reimbursement increases, a Foundation Budget Review Commission-related study, special education service studies, welfare benefit audits, short-term capital gains, and an MBTA sustainability plan. Senator Durant also spoke in support of Amendment 766, which would create a crumbling concrete assistance fund for homeowners affected by pyrrhotite, with tax-exempt aid, federal funding applications, audits, and a stakeholder working group. Near the end of debate, Senator D. DiDomenico praised the Shannon Grant program for gang violence prevention, and the Senate adopted a final corrective amendment containing technical fixes and local earmarks. The bill was then ordered to a third reading and, after a roll call on engrossment, passed to be engrossed by a vote of 38-2. The Senate also approved a motion to adjourn to the following Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. and recessed in memory of Yaron Lashinsky, Sarah Lynn Milgram, and Leslie A. Feeney.

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• Billions of dollars in tax cuts for seniors on Social Security and working families.
• c> dollars in tax cuts for seniors on dollars in tax cuts for seniors on social<00:02:46.720> security
• <00:02:49.360> A social security and working families.
• A social security and working families.
• Uh we should pay for the security Uh we should pay for the security measures<00:09:50.000> that

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It's secure, but this is a metal box.
• Uh, it's a secure ballot machine, and they are not to be opened or tabulated until 7 p.m. on election
• It's<00:19:32.960> secure,<00:19:33.280> but<00:19:33.520> this<00:19:33.600>
• <00:19:34.720> Uh It's secure, but this is a metal box.
• Uh It's secure, but this is a metal box.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 13 February, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received an invocation from Reverend Michael Marshall of Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson, and recited the pledge of allegiance. The chamber then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, and moved into the calendar. Several motions to reconsider earlier actions on calendar items were taken up and, in multiple instances, tabled or passed over without further action. The main substantive debate centered on SB 2208, the Mississippi Public University System Governance Study Committee creation bill. Senator Boyd moved to reconsider the bill, and Senator Dupree offered a friendly amendment to add two additional members representing HBCUs, one appointed by the lieutenant governor and one by the speaker of the House. The amendment was adopted, and the bill then passed by use of the morning roll call. The Senate also took up SB 2587, concerning absentee ballots and removing the envelope requirement; Senator England moved to reconsider the failed vote, explained the bill as a way to let voters deposit ballots directly into a scanner, and answered questions about ballot security and the statewide election management system. Senator Tate attempted to offer an amendment to simplify the bill and return to current law, but the amendment was not in writing and was withdrawn; the bill then passed by morning roll call. Other calendar items were largely handled by motions to table reconsideration. SB 2746, the Older Mississippians Act, and SB 2728, the Mississippi Chance for Youth Court Act of 2026, were both tabled at the reconsideration stage. SB 2523, relating to state institutions of higher learning, was also tabled. After completing the calendar and brief announcements, the Senate agreed to recess until noon, with the journal to reflect the later return time.

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• As a reminder, our mission is to promote public safety and to strengthen domestic security services.
• As a reminder, our mission is to promote public safety and to strengthen domestic security services.
• The new FBI security standards require us, or security policy require us to do this.
• This would give us the ability to put this information into a cloud-based, secured environment that once
• we do this... ...to put this information into a cloud-based, secured environment, that once we do the

Summary: The committee heard budget presentations from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the clerks of court. FDLE outlined 28 legislative budget requests for fiscal year 2026-27, including funding for a new Fort Myers regional operations center lease, technology and data system upgrades, moving several programs off uncertain federal grants, expanding the wellness office, cryptocurrency seizure efforts, cybersecurity, forensic equipment, digital forensics, criminal history modernization, training, and the SAFE fentanyl enforcement program. Members asked about the reported 79% increase in officer misconduct cases, the role of body cameras and masking, public records request burdens on local agencies, and the status of Fibers and the Uniform Arrest Affidavit systems. FDLE said the misconduct data covers all sworn officers and corrections personnel, that many cases would not be affected by body cameras because they involve off-duty conduct or internal matters, and that it is working with agencies and vendors to improve participation in reporting systems. DJJ Secretary Matt Walsh updated the committee on the Florida Scholars Academy, describing the new unified education system across 39 residential facilities. He reported first-year enrollment, course completions, graduations, and compliance results, and said the program now provides in-person and blended instruction, individualized support, mental health services, and career and technical education. He also discussed staffing shortages in some detention facilities, the need for more residential beds, and the importance of recognizing and supporting staff. In response to questions, he explained how the program addresses students with disabilities and behavioral needs through one-on-one instruction, paraprofessionals, and immediate mental health support. The clerks of court presented a budget request centered on funding shortfalls and rising costs. Clerk and Comptroller Stacey Butterfield said clerks are operating with outdated funding levels despite increased statutory duties, higher postage and staffing costs, and growing workloads in priority case types such as injunctions for protection and other high-risk matters. The clerks requested $22 million in direct appropriations, including support for due process costs, jury management, and staffing for 37 new judges approved last session. Members also asked about Senate Bill 532, which Butterfield described as a CPI-based measure to update court fines and fees that have remained unchanged since 2008. The committee took no votes on the presentations and adjourned after discussion.

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• For my kid, like so many, medication is the answer, but treatment is often too hard to secure.
• can acquire all the needed documentation, so needs to go visit a Social Security office.
• Uh, if I don't have a birth certificate, then and I have a Social Security card, is that sufficient?
• So maybe maybe if you don't have a birth certificate, then maybe your Social Security card, maybe your
• Yes, you have to have your birth certificate as of May 7th in order to uh secure a license or renew your

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• That includes Space Power, Generate Grid Services, and Power Secure alongside Enchanted Rock to testify
• It specifically, as you can see there, says easy, safe, and secure.
• say, "it's easy to protect your membership by enrolling in AutoPay," and the process is safe and secure
• Easy, safe, secure. So it really is addressing your issues.
• They're saying it's easy, it's convenient, it's safe, it's secure. We can do it in this modern age.

Bills: SB75, SB715, SB776, SB1299, SB1405, SB1968, SB2021, SB2077, SB2148, SB2321, SB2330, SB2411

Keywords: electric generation, reliability, ERCOT, Public Utility Commission, penalties, performance requirements, energy policy, construction contracts, compensatory damages, government delays, contractor, legislation, nonprofit donor privacy, membership lists, supporter confidentiality, volunteer privacy, association rights, public records exemption, Texas Public Information Act, government transparency

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• Director for Pan America, Deputy Director for the Center for Democracy and Technology's Freedom, Security
• The prime example we offer is national security reporting.
• Purportedly because a pandemic of misdis- and malinformation, MDM, threatened national security, public
• Powerful think tanks, helmed by former national security leaders and likewise funded with major federal
• disagrees with so yes if your question if your question is do I defend judges I worried about judges security

Keywords: censorship, First Amendment, social media, misinformation, free speech, government regulation, Big Tech, public discourse

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.

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• security. Mr. Chair. security. Mr. Chair. Mr.<00:24:39.920> Chair. Mr. Chair. Mr.
• In any case, for tomorrow, we're going to take up Senator Hoffman's security and protective services
• In any case, for tomorrow, we're going to take up Senator Hoffman's security and protective services
• Senator Hoffman's um Senator Hoffman's um security<00:32:35.480> and<00:32:35.679> protective
• <00:32:36.160> services<00:32:36.800> for security and protective services for security

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We worked to secure the $54 million of funding necessary to take the project forward.
• In 2021, we successfully secured $5.5 million from the City of Elk Grove.
• With funding commitments of nearly $15 million in hand, we needed to secure the final $9 million to fill
• We could no longer extend the funding awards we had secured, and the church was no longer willing to
• critical to its success, and we strongly urge the Legislature to work with the administration to secure

Summary: The joint hearing focused on the Governor’s 2025 reorganization plan to split the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency into two new agencies: a Business and Consumer Services Agency and a California Housing and Homelessness Agency. Administration officials said the change would give each side more focused leadership, improve consumer protection and regulatory oversight, and better align housing and homelessness policy with the state’s broader housing goals. Leaders from the Department of Consumer Affairs, Cannabis Control, Alcoholic Beverage Control, and Financial Protection and Innovation all voiced support for the business-side reorganization, while housing officials emphasized that the new housing agency would help streamline funding, compliance, and coordination across programs. Members raised concerns about timing, budget impacts, office space, and whether the split would actually reduce bureaucracy. The administration said the plan would be included in the May Revision, was intended to be cost-neutral, and would not require fee increases for licensees or additional office space. On the housing side, officials said the new Housing Development and Finance Committee would work toward a single application and more coordinated award process for affordable housing funding, while preserving CalHFA’s statutory and financial independence. They also said the reorganization would improve compliance monitoring, data collection, and coordination with local governments, including Los Angeles homelessness programs. Public testimony was largely supportive. Industry groups representing beverage distributors, craft brewers, wine, mortgage lenders, and housing organizations backed the business-side split, and housing advocates such as Housing California, the California Housing Partnership, and the California Housing Consortium supported the housing agency concept and the proposed one-stop-shop approach. Several witnesses urged that tax credits, bonds, and other funding sources be better coordinated, and some said the plan should be paired with additional state investment and implementation resources. No formal vote was taken; the hearing was informational.

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• Migrating to .gov or .ca.gov domains will secure that trust.
• fraudster seeking to act like a local agency or school, stealing information like student Social Security
• configuration of single sign-on architecture, the redesign and replacement of outdated graphics, security
• That district has managed to secure the Mosquitoes.org domain.
• I want to thank the author for her intent to make sure that we are ultimately providing security for

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda focused heavily on housing, local government, Brown Act teleconferencing, and public agency administration. Early bills included AB 39, which would require larger cities and counties to adopt electrification planning for EV charging and building decarbonization; AB 76, which clarifies Chula Vista’s university innovation district housing requirements; AB 259, AB 409, and AB 467, which extend or modernize Brown Act teleconferencing provisions for local agencies, community college student bodies, and Los Angeles neighborhood councils; and AB 428, which would let water corporations join joint powers authorities for pooled insurance. Supporters emphasized climate planning, housing access, public participation, safety, and cost savings, while several bills were amended to address stakeholder concerns. Most of these measures advanced on bipartisan votes, generally 6-1 or 7-0, and were left open for additional members to add on later. The committee also heard AB 632, which would strengthen local enforcement tools for serious code violations, fire hazards, illegal cannabis operations, and unsafe housing by allowing unpaid administrative fines to be converted into money judgments and liens. Local government and code enforcement groups supported the bill as a way to improve compliance and reduce costly litigation. AB 670 would let local governments count investments in preserving naturally occurring affordable housing toward housing element reporting and require broader reporting of demolitions and replacement housing compliance; supporters argued preservation is essential because many unsubsidized affordable homes are at risk. AB 761 would allow Monterey-Salinas Transit to place a future sales tax measure on the ballot with approval from two-thirds of its board, rather than separate approval from each member jurisdiction, to preserve transit funding for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. These measures also moved forward, with the committee noting amendments and sending them to the next committees of referral. Another major item was AB 810, which would require special districts and joint powers authorities to migrate public-facing websites and email addresses to .gov or CA.gov domains by 2031. The author argued the change would reduce fraud and improve public trust, especially after emergency-related scams, while opponents from special districts and IT organizations said the transition would be costly and difficult for smaller agencies. Several school-related opponents withdrew after amendments, and committee members discussed possible aliases and tribal-government language. The bill passed 7-1 to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. Finally, AB 1206 proposed a pre-approved design catalog for single-family homes and small multifamily developments, modeled on a prior ADU bill, to speed rebuilding and reduce design costs; supporters from Habitat for Humanity and housing advocates said it would help both wildfire recovery and broader housing production, and the bill drew at least one opposed-unless-amended position as the committee moved into further discussion.