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• And then we'll just go back and I'll ask my ranking to begin, and then we'll just go back and forth.
• And then the House Labor and Workplace Standards and their appropriation committee heard and passed the
• postpartum accommodation law, and we expanded these vital workplace protections to all workers.
• postpartum accommodation law, and we expanded these vital workplace protections to all workers.
• It's about recognizing the essential role corrections workers play in protecting our communities and

Bills: SB6014 , SB5972 , SB5869 , SB5874

Committee: Senate Labor & Commerce

Keywords: pregnancy accommodations, pregnant workers, workplace accommodations, reasonable accommodation, undue hardship, lactation, breastfeeding, express milk, maternity leave, childbirth, pregnancy discrimination, employment law, labor and industries, L&I, confidential records, public records exemption, health care certification, workplace standards, employee rights, employer obligations

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• ; and protection of Indian graves at $300,000.
• very successful and efficient approaches to distributing that funding, which have proven key to our
• I don't know, to defend and protect the Constitution of the state of Minnesota.
• I don't know, to defend and protect the Constitution of the state of Minnesota.
• I don't know, to defend and protect the Constitution of the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF2563

Committee: House Legacy Finance

Keywords: HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning

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• These guards serve as frontline responders working in challenging and high-risk environments to protect
• They're expected to de-escalate conflicts, respond to mental health crises, and protect property and
• I love my job, and I take pride in the work that I do and the people I protect.
• That means we are pulled from a site with no recourse and no protection.
• understand it, private business. efficiency and something that will make us more prosperous.

Bills: HB2513 , HB2524 , HB2611

Committee: House Labor & Workplace Standards

Keywords: plumbing contractor, plumber, license suspension, credential suspension, administrative penalty, infractions, repeat violator, consumer protection, residential plumbing, construction licensing, Washington Department of Labor and Industries, advisory board of plumbers, plumbing certificate fund, code enforcement, professional licensing, trade regulation, security, regulation, employment standards, security guards

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• To answer Senator Hasegawa's question, this bill does advance protections for Washington homeowners and
• And unfortunately, the homeowner has assigned the ability to negotiate and interact with the insurance
• So these are the sorts of complicated cases that we want to avoid to protect the homeowners and the consumers
• insurance premiums down and protect the health of our insurers and the insurance market.
• Premiums down, and protect the health of our insurers and the insurance market.

Bills: SB5831 , SB6031 , SB6178 , SB5928 , SB5919

Committee: Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development

Keywords: mortgage modification, uniform regulations, homeowners, financial stability, foreclosure prevention, public safety, insurance fraud, law enforcement, crime prevention, penalties, SB6178, property insurance, insurance claims, assignment of benefits, AOB, post-loss assignment, post-loss benefits, homeowners insurance, policyholder, insured

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• This ensures competitive neutrality and aligns with federal funding mechanisms while protecting Texas
• Bid competition can provide excellent efficiency and timeliness on projects.
• Should House Bill 1951 pass, these protections and opportunities could be lost.
• The accountability and organization that the PLAs provide are vital. for protecting taxpayers from cost
• are protected and taken care of.

Bills: HB1951 , HB2715 , HB3092 , HB3237 , HB3278 , HB3511 , HB3592 , HB3675 , HB3778 , HB3782 , HB3826 , HB3970 , HB4016 , HB4049 , HB4341 , HB4344 , HB4406 , HB4427

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• We all know what oil and gas mean to Texas, and if we can be more efficient in our response, it will
• , more efficient, then it helps all of us and ultimately helps the grid.
• more efficient, that's why we support the bill and we'd like to see it get passed.
• This method would definitely support and could create some efficiency within our first responders.
• , coordination, and communication, with the goal of enhancing the state's demand-side and energy efficiency

Bills: HB1951 , HB2715 , HB3092 , HB3237 , HB3278 , HB3511 , HB3592 , HB3675 , HB3778 , HB3782 , HB3826 , HB3970 , HB4016 , HB4049 , HB4341 , HB4344 , HB4406 , HB4427

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• I mean, that helps with the benefits, the cost of benefits, and ensuring that your family is protected
• energy, and space, airspace, and defense.
• the point that if we do set guardrails, if we do set protective benchmarks for New Mexico and clean energy
• It's achievable and will protect our quality and consumers. It'll help them do that.
• It's achievable and will protect our quality and consumers. So that's great.

Bills: SB151 , HB8 , SB177

Committees: Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• I'll need a motion for "I do not pass" on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 151, and I do pass on
• There's a little bit of a fray about House Bill 2 and what happened to the 1%.
• And remember, if you're making under $50,000, we're paying 100% of that.
• And so 1% we have to do 80-20 for teachers. And so 1%. We have to do 80-20 for teachers.
• And so 1% just did not make sense with what we had to do with child care and everything else.

Bills: SB151 , HB8 , SB177

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• would result in replacement of lead service lines at no cost to municipalities and no cost to homeowners
• cost to municipalities and no cost to homeowners.<00:20:16.880><c> And</c><00:20:17.039><c> it's</c><
• And it's through the homeowners.
• /c><01:11:53.719><c> invest</c> protect the state asset and invest protect the state asset and invest
• provide strategic recommendations with the goal of protecting the state's asset and continuing to operate

Bills: HF2148 , HF2693 , HF2542 , HF1141 , HF1770 , HF1489 , HF1709 , HF244 , HF1266 , HF807 , HF2619 , HF1340

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: affordable housing, local control, revolving loan fund, community partnerships, Minnesota housing policy, housing, locally controlled housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, housing infrastructure bonds, state bonds, bonding bill, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, homelessness, veterans housing, senior housing, manufactured home parks, community land trust, single-family housing, multifamily housing

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• , and interpret the to preserve, protect, and interpret the route<00:16:08.160><c> to</c><00:16:08.320
• steps to protect both taxpayers and<02:36:33.760><c> families.
• out waste, fraud, and abuse and protect our tax dollars.
• to protect the program from fraud and abuse. it most.
• H.R. 7726 protects families, protects taxpayers, and strengthens confidence in the program.

Bills: HCR84 , HR518 , HCR86 , HB7726 , HB2860 , HB8872 , HR1333 , SB254 , HB7618

Keywords: War Powers Resolution, Lebanon, troop withdrawal, U.S. Armed Forces, military deployment, foreign policy, congressional war powers, executive authority, Middle East, troop removal, concurrent resolution, defense policy, overseas deployment, Ukraine, support, foreign affairs, military aid, international relations, War Powers, military action

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• liability protections for businesses cash, not electronic or card payments, and provides liability protections
• And its adoption by business and academia, it is incumbent on us to protect Floridians from some of its
• place for children and vulnerable adults, because these are protections and are somewhat defensive.
• Protecting minors is incredibly important and AI is not going away.
• So, I think we put in these basic parameters and guidelines and protections for kids and vulnerable adults

Bills: S2500 , S2502 , S2504 , S7028 , S2506 , S2508 , S2510 , S2512 , S2514 , S2516 , S2518 , S0482 , S0678 , S0984 , S1016 , S1074 , S1706 , S7030

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: budget, appropriation, education funding, healthcare, environmental protection, infrastructure, local government, Appropriations Act, funding, education, rural development, economic assistance, collective bargaining, state employees, labor relations, impasse resolution, negotiations, retirement, elected officials, Deferred Retirement Option Program

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• For the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
• managers, And managers Amari Joseph and Cidra Mitchell.
• Thank you so much, and thank you, Alyssa, and Ruth. Thank you, and welcome to the Capitol.
• , social, and economic well-being of Acadiana and beyond.
• This bill protects patients from unnecessary delays while providing providers with clarity and due process

Bills: HR133 , HR134 , HR135 , HR136 , HR137 , HR138 , HR139 , HR140 , HR141 , HR142 , HR143 , HR144 , HR145 , HR146 , HR147 , HR148 , HR149 , HR150 , HR151 , HR152 , HR119 , HR120 , HR121 , HR122 , HR123 , HR125 , HR126 , HR127 , HR128 , HR129 , HR130 , HR131 , HR132 , HCR53 , HCR54 , HCR55 , HCR56 , SCR3 , SCR22 , SB4 , SB18 , SB66 , SB106 , SB201 , SB256 , SB274 , SB292 , SB326 , SB386 , SB406 , SB422 , SB423 , SB456 , SB475 , HCR3 , HB1 , HB3 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB312 , HB313 , HB314 , HB345 , HB366 , HB383 , HB446 , HB473 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB836 , HB983 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1126 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , HB76 , HB132 , HB181 , HB210 , HB250 , HB265 , HB275 , HB291 , HB322 , HB342 , HB475 , HB486 , HB616 , HB635 , HB639 , HB690 , HB740 , HB757 , HB761 , HB774 , HB808 , HB855 , HB872 , HB883 , HB886 , HB903 , HB949 , HB962 , HB996 , HB1003 , HB1036 , HB1054 , HB1071 , HB1076 , HB1078 , HB1113 , HB1132 , HB1146 , HB1232 , HB1233 , HB21 , HB24 , HB29 , HB31 , HB39 , HB45 , HB77 , HB136 , HB150 , HB263 , HB273 , HB299 , HB315 , HB376 , HB377 , HB431 , HB444 , HB450 , HB519 , HB533 , HB538 , HB559 , HB562 , HB663 , HB664 , HB715 , HB717 , HB805 , HB822 , HB823 , HB834 , HB864 , HB867 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1068 , HB1134 , HB1137 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB1236 , HB961 , HB399 , HB868 , HB905 , HB180 , HB192 , HB284 , HB476 , HB915 , HB952 , HB1006 , HB401 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB750 , HB911 , HB977 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB151 , HB193 , HB310 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB615 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773

Keywords: commendation, leadership, energy sector, Shell USA, Louisiana pride, House Resolution 134, HR134, honorary resolution, Bob Lupo, Robert E. Smith Lupo, Lakeview, New Orleans, civic service, philanthropy, real estate development, Hurricane Katrina recovery, community service, charitable giving, public recognition, Louisiana House of Representatives

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• Take steps now to protect yourself and your family. Learn more at vaccinate.virginia.gov.
• Now, I support actions to protect our nation's kids and teens from the harms of social media, but this
• committee and this Congress must go further to protect our nation's youth.
• And if Congress is serious about protecting kids, we should protect, not threaten.
• And I certainly hope and I pray, Mr.

Bills: SB161 , SB195 , SB216 , SB245 , SB246 , SB257 , SB258 , SB260 , SB278 , SB281 , SB283 , SB93 , SB98 , SB99 , SB306 , SB314 , SB315

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Keywords: vehicle safety, crash test, crashworthiness, NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, New Car Assessment Program, NCAP, motor vehicle safety standards, 49 CFR parts 571 and 572, THOR dummy, THOR-50M, THOR-05F, WorldSID, female crash test dummy, male crash test dummy, occupant protection, frontal impact, side impact, vehicle ratings, automotive safety

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• And so if this is about appropriate funding, resources, and efficiency, I do think we need to be real
• So in the name of judicial economy and judicial efficiency, we want to get cases in and out as quickly
• We've been talking for years about efficiency in the courts and advertisement of judges and that being
• and most efficient they could get through the system...
• And what we weren't aware of is that with protective orders, when you... a protective order is issued

Bills: HB141 , HB178 , HB179 , HB187 , HB188 , HB527 , HB782 , HB911 , HB916

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: court proceedings, transcription, criminal law, recording, judicial discretion, court reporters, record retention, criminal cases, civil cases, legal proceedings, judicial administration, Louisiana Supreme Court, court reporting services, digital reporting, remote proceedings, virtual courts, court reporter fees, judicial district, statewide revision, costs

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• And so, um, I don't want to go on and on about this, but I'm trying to work to make it amiable to the
• And we have a responsibility to protect those water resources for future generations.
• And so I'm hoping this will.
• And again, as you know, we lead the world in technology in the oil and gas industry.
• Chairman, and members.

Bills: HB2976 , HB4459 , HB3142 , HB4316 , HB4338 , HB4230

Committee: House Energy

Keywords: environmental protection, water quality, aluminum, Department of Environmental Quality, EPA standards, groundwater conservation, water rights, permit allocation, metering, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, liquefied petroleum gas, safety regulation, LP-Gas Board, inspections, accident investigations, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management

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• We protected also the existing consumer protection about debt buyers that allows folks to go and pursue
• the things that we want protected and to make sure that there's authenticity in what we see.
• This is long-protected confidential information, and the federal government needs a check.
• And we need to make sure that we keep this information protected.
• I support green energy and energy efficiency when it makes sense.

Bills: SB5223 , SB5286 , SB6002 , SB6178 , SB5892 , SB5177 , SB6039 , SB5874 , SB5863 , SB5972 , SB5941 , SB5203 , SB6014 , SB5993 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB5912 , SB5825 , SB5223 , SB6178 , SB5892 , SB5177 , SB6039 , SB5941 , SB5993 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB5912 , SB6183 , SB6071 , SB5995 , SB5966 , SB5841 , SB5840 , SB6061 , SB6058 , SB5931 , SB5944 , SB5520 , SB6011 , SB6087 , SB6076 , SB5916 , SB6016 , SB5936 , SB6137 , SB5185 , SB5956 , SB6025 , SB6009 , SB5833 , SB6161 , SB6188 , SB5890 , SB5917 , SB5820 , SB5973 , SJM8015 , SB5816 , SB6136 , SB6091 , SB6024

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, policing costs, state hospitals, local funding, budget allocation, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, LPR, surveillance, driver privacy, vehicle tracking, location data, law enforcement technology, data retention, audit trail

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• They provide a lot of services to keep our hunting legal and protect our wildlife, and we... ...a lot
• of services to keep our hunting legal and protect our wildlife.
• keep our wildlife protected, make sure that our hunting rules are followed, and that the public safety
• And while we are looking for efficiencies... ...I'm recommending no vote on this amendment.
• I mean, maybe it's a Twilight Zone kind of thing, but if the idea was to protect food, shelter, and health

Bills: HB2289

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• We have cut, and we found efficiencies, but we're at our limit.
• We have cut, and we found efficiencies, but we're at our limit.
• And I urge you to protect it and increase it to protect more. so much, Chair Ormsby and members of the
• And I urge you to protect it and increase it to protect more. ...essential, and it's a great start, and
• access to the courts and protecting the most vulnerable.

Bills: HB2289

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• S-HEAP provides immediate bill assistance and couples that with home efficiency to lower bills long-term
• Underfunding doesn’t...” “...and protect the workforce that keeps vulnerable adults safe.
• They're real protective of a policy that's $2.1 billion into it, and we have salmon on the threatened
• Please continue to protect hungry families and support funding for food assistance. Thank you.
• We need help processing repatriation requests under the federal Native American Graves Protection and

Bills: HB2289

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• down from the federal government and legislation and other ways to protect Washingtonians and maintain
• that protects property and saves lives.
• fleeing violence will have no shelter to escape to and no legal services to help protect themselves
• My daughter and I would have been on the streets, not even having a car to protect us from the cold.
• If protecting and investing in low-income communities is Washington's goal, we must also protect and

Bills: HB2289

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care