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• Miss Coleman here. Mr. Chesteen. Miss Coleman here. Miss Coleman-Madison here. Mr. Elliott.
• Miss Elliott. Miss Figures. Mr. Givhan. Mr. Gudger. Mr. Hatcher. Mr. Hovey. Mr. Hovey. Mr. Jones.
• Miss Coleman-Madison. Mr. Wagner. Miss Weaver. Mr. Williams. All right, ladies and gentlemen.
• to Miss Abby Stard for being crowned the 2025 Miss America during the annual Miss America competition
• Outside of her responsibilities as Miss America, Abby enjoys spending... as Miss America, Abby enjoys

Bills: SB 2, SJR 36, SB 2, SR 19, SR 27, SR 30, SR 32, SCR 11

Keywords: Houston East End, Chamber of Commerce, East End Day, economic development, community involvement, scholarships, business events, McAllen, celebration, community pride, cultural events, economic growth, McAllen Day, community recognition, South Texas, local pride, Wise County Day, Texas Senate, Wise County, state recognition

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• How many days have kids missed? Have they missed it multiple years in a row?
• How many days have kids missed? Have they missed it multiple years in a row?
• I’m sure that I missed people.
• I’m sure that I missed people.
• I’m sure that I missed people.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Miss Miy, Mr.
• Miss Mgy, Mr.
• Miss Mingy, Mr. Chair, Representative, we don't have any current disruptions from the U.S.
• Miss Mingy, Mr. Chair, Representative, we don't have any current disruptions from the U.S.
• Miss Mingy, Mr. Chair, Representative, we don't have any current disruptions from the U.S.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Health Partners and from Medica. >> Um, Miss Wolf, I want to just make sure you had indicated that,
• >> Miss, was that to Miss Cox or to Miss Wolf? Sorry. >> Yes.
• approval from regulators. approval from regulators.
• c> Miss >> Miss, was that to Miss Cox or to Miss >> Miss, was that to Miss Cox or to
• Oh, Miss Wolf? Sorry. Oh, Miss Wolf? Sorry.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Alos, >> Miss Amato, >> Miss Botti, >> Mr. Chun, >> Miss Cochran, >> Mr. Evan, >> Mr.
• Iligon, >> Miss Iwamoto, >> Miss Kahaloa, >> Miss Kapela, >> Miss Keohokapu-Lee Loy, >> Mr.
• Lee, >> Miss Loen, >> Miss Martin, >> Mr. Matayoshi, >> Miss Matsumoto >> Mr.
• Miyake, >> Miss Moriwaki, >> Mr. Muraoka, >> Miss Nakamura, >> Mr. Olds, >> Miss Perruso, >> Mr.
• Perrick, >> Miss Poy, >> Mr. Quinnland, >> Miss Reyes Oda, >> Mr. Sama, >> Mr.

Bills: HB1601, HB1616, HB1603, HB1604, HB1605, HB1606, HB1802, HB1569, HB1619, HB1730, HB1749, HB644, HB1620

Keywords: biosecurity, invasive species, Hawaii Invasive Species Council, Department of Land and Natural Resources, appropriation, agriculture, aquaculture, commercial activity, swine production, Korean natural farming, land leases, Hawaii, extension, Department of Agriculture, housing, workforce, land use, zoning, public-private partnerships, tax credit

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• Miss Amato. Mr. Elkous — not present. Miss Amato. Miss Belatti. Mr. Chun. Miss Cochran.
• Miss Grandinetti. Miss Heartsfield. Mr. Hasham. Mr. Hussey. Miss Ichiyama. Mr. Elegon.
• Miss Iwamoto. Miss Kahaloa. Miss Capella. Miss Coco Kahaulelio. Mr. Keeler. Mr. Keeler.
• Miss Kitagawa. Mr. Kong. Mr. Kush. Miss LaChica. Mr. Lee. Miss Lowen. Miss Martin. Mr. Matayoshi.
• Miss Matsumoto. Mr. Miyake. Miss Morikawa. Mr. Moriwaki. Mr. Olds. Miss Peruso. Mr. Pierick.

Bills: SCR21, SCR75, SCR50, SCR149, SCR47, SCR163, SCR169, SCR170

Keywords: healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, health care, interdepartmental collaboration, public awareness, support services, education, health insurance, affordable healthcare, working group, Hawaii Health Plan, Medicaid expansion

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• Next, Miss Asia Roper here with Representative Provenzano, Asia is a senior from Claireorore.
• Next, Miss Ariana Berger here with Representative Miller. Ariana is a senior from Edmond.
• Next, Miss Shelby Frank here with Representative Turner. Shelby is a junior from Canadian.
• Next, Miss Abigail Gordon here with Representative May. Abigail is a senior from Broken Arrow.
• Next, Miss Riley Hicks here with Representative Grego. Riley is also a senior from Canadian.

Bills: HR1037, HR1043, SB1491, SB1451, SB1286, SB1581, SB1521, SB201, SB1290, SB169, SB1377, SB1991, SB1346, SB1509, SB1928, SB2028, SB2071, SB2110, SB2117, SB2127, SB2134, SB722, SB3

Keywords: National Poetry Month, poetry, education, cultural celebration, arts and humanities, child abuse, prevention, community support, family safety, child welfare, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, voter registration, election integrity, Secretary of State, cancellation of registration, gender neutrality

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• Item number three, messages from the Governor. Mr. Clerk, are there any messages from the Governor?
• > miss SS miss SS miss peruso<00:12:26.480> Mr<00:12:26.800> perck<00:12:27.760>
• Miss po po peruso Mr perck here Miss po po Mr Mr Mr quinland<00:12:32.480> Miss<00:12:32.680>
• > Mr sayama Mr sayama Mr Shimizu<00:12:39.279> miss Shimizu miss Shimizu miss sua<00:12
• :41.279> Mr sua Mr sua Mr takayama<00:12:43.360> Miss takayama Miss takayama Miss Taki<

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• great Oh, Miss Blackshaw. Thanks. Yes. great Oh, Miss Blackshaw. Thanks. Yes.
• <00:14:43.519> Miss piece of this is probably from Miss piece of this is probably from Miss
• Thank you, Miss Bashaw.
• Miss Blackshaw. Thank you chosen? Miss Blackshaw.
• And uh Miss Miss how many crowds?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 107, a proposal by Representatives Norris and Witty to provide a $5 million grant through Explore Minnesota to help cover costs of hosting the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship in St. Paul and Minneapolis. The authors and supporters described Minnesota’s hockey culture, the tournament’s international profile, and expected benefits, including about 250,000 spectators, a projected $75 million economic impact, and broader tourism and exposure for communities across the state. Testimony in support came from hockey legend Lou Nanne, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, and Wendy Blackshaw of Minnesota Sports and Events. Nanne called the tournament a major opportunity to showcase Minnesota and said it should be viewed as an income generator. Carter emphasized the event’s prestige and the chance to boost St. Paul’s economy and reputation as a hockey destination. Blackshaw said the funding would cover actual event expenses such as public safety, operations, venue costs, and transportation, and explained that without the grant, Minnesota Sports and Events would have to slow or pause bidding on future events such as gymnastics trials, NCAA wrestling, men’s basketball, the NFL draft, FIFA Women’s World Cup, and WWE events. Members asked questions about how much of the economic benefit would come from out-of-state visitors, how the $5 million figure was chosen, and what would happen if the grant were not approved. Blackshaw said the organization uses University of Minnesota economic studies and ticket-sales analysis to estimate visitor spending, and said the $5 million would pay for World Juniors expenses while ticket revenue would support future events. The chair noted the bill would be held over for further consideration, and no vote was taken during the meeting.

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• Miss an uh Miss Heiser. Miss an uh Miss Heiser.
• Any other questions or comments from members of the working group? Miss Hans, thank you.
• Angstrom. >> Any other comments from Miss Heiser?
• <01:27:50.560> You >> Any other comments from Miss Heiser?
• You >> Any other comments from Miss Heiser?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Miss Amato. Miss Botti, present. Mr. Chun. Miss Cochran, excused. Mr. Ein. Mr. Garcia, excused. Mr.
• Miss Grandinetti. Mr. Hasham, here. Mr. Holt. Mr. Hussy. Miss Ichyama. Mr. Iligon. Miss Iwamoto.
• Miss Kahaloa. Miss Kapela. Miss Keohokapu-Lee Loy. Mr. Kila. Miss Kitagawa. Mr. Kong. Mr.
• Miss Lica, here. Miss Lamosao, here. Mr. Lee. Miss Lowen, here. Miss Martin. Mr. Matayoshi.
• Miss Matsumoto. Mr. Miyake. Miss Moriwaki. Mr. Muraoka. Mr. Olds. Miss Perruso. Mr. Pierick, here.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• other members who are returning from other members who are returning from last<00:02:55.680>
• <00:08:04.560> Any away from the testifier stand. Any away from the testifier stand.
• Thank you, Miss Himark. Uh, >> Great. Thank you, Miss Himark.
• >> Miss<00:31:17.840> Templan. >> Miss Templan. >> Miss Templan.
• >> Miss Templan. >> Miss Templan.

Bills: HF9

Keywords: energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption

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• Is Miss Gomez on the floor of the house, strike her name. Is Miss Garcia on the floor of the house.
• Miss, Miss Garcia Bear, is Miss Garcia of Dallas on the floor of the house? Strike her name. Is Mr.
• I served here from 1997. To 2010.
• I served from 2011 to last year, and, uh, I'm from the great county of Brazos, Gigham.
• I served from 64 to 73 from Odessa, Hector County. Mr.

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• from 14 rooms to 26 rooms. from 14 rooms to 26 rooms.
• <02:21:16.960> from<02:21:17.480> the a little bit distressing from from the a little
• goes missing. goes missing.
• from about from, um, you'll hear more from about from, um, Commander<03:30:16.680> Cox.
• come from. come from.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Miss Iwamoto, here. Miss Kahaloa. Miss Kapela. Miss Keohokapu-Lee Loy. Mr. Kila.
• Miss Kitagawa, here. Mr. Kong. Mr. Kusch. Miss Lachica. Miss Lamosao. Mr. Lee. Miss Lowen.
• Miss Perruso. Miss Kitagawa here, Mr. Kong, Miss Kitagawa here, Mr.
• Kush, Miss<00:16:50.880> Lachica, Miss Lachica, Miss Lachica, Miss<00:16:52.959> Lamosa,
• > Miss Lamosa, Miss Lamosa, Mr.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Miss Bella Alexander's here on behalf of myself. Also with Aubrey Jones from Decatur, Mississippi.
• Miss Natalie Robertson, uh, from Jackson on behalf of Senator Kirby.
• Miss Natalie Robertson uh from<00:19:16.000> Jackson<00:19:16.400> on<00:19:16.559>
• walked in, Miss Anna Beth Pickle from walked in, Miss Anna Beth Pickle from Jones<00:28:17.200><
• > County,<00:31:39.919> Miss<00:31:40.159> Sarah way from Marshall County, Miss

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 20 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Mississippi Senate convened with a quorum present and began the day with an invocation by Dr. Ben Bernett of William Carey University, followed by the pledge and national anthem performed by William Carey students. The chamber then handled routine motions to dispense with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, and welcomed numerous guests, including youth court judges, medical professionals, and representatives from Women for Progress of Mississippi, which was recognized for its 48th anniversary and its work in civic leadership, education, advocacy, and community empowerment. Angela Stewart spoke about the organization’s founder, Dorothy May Thompson Stewart Samuel, and the group’s mission to promote informed citizenship, strong education, and economic opportunity. The Senate also confirmed Senate Nomination 74, Michael Barry Nelson of Madison, to the Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women for a four-year at-large term beginning July 1, 2025, after Senator Kirby explained that the commission-repeal bill had not yet become law. The chamber then suspended the rules to take up items 2 through 9 in block and adopted a series of resolutions honoring Warren Central High School’s swim team, recognizing the cultural connection between Quebec and Mississippi, commending the Terry High School boys track and field team, expressing support for Beth Israel congregation after an arson attack, recognizing Dr. Charles McLullen’s impact on the SWAC, commemorating Mississippi College’s bicentennial, honoring Alexander and Friends of Mississippi Veterans, and congratulating Brookhaven High School’s football team. All of these items passed by voice vote or use of the morning roll call. Later, senators announced committee meetings and other events, including Finance, Appropriations subcommittees, a Rules Committee meeting, and a government structure meeting. Senator Turner Ford also moved to hold Senate Bill 2017, the “Various Obsolete Commissions Repeal,” on a motion to reconsider. The session ended with the Senate entering recess until 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect a return at 10:00 a.m. the following morning.

Transcript Highlights:

• Very well done, Miss Wilson. Okay, Miss Stringy.
• Well done, Miss Strangy. Members, any questions for either Miss Wilson or Miss Stringy on the bill?
• time from 2025 until 2.88% from the time from 2025 until 2048.<00:58:51.359> That's<00:58:51.680
• Nothing can prevent us from taking Miss Schz's testimony. Nothing. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Miss<02:12:31.679> Wilson. Miss Wilson. Miss Wilson.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We'll move on from there. So this is me. We'll move on from there.
• Thank you, >> Miss<00:30:20.080> Heiser. >> Miss Heiser. >> Miss Heiser.
• Miss<01:10:29.840> Abd<01:10:30.159> Holden. Miss Abd Holden. Miss Abd Holden.
• Miss<01:13:10.960> Woodward. Miss Woodward. Miss Woodward.
• Miss Abd Holden. Um, Madam either. Miss Abd Holden.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'll miss him. I will continue to miss him. I'll miss the small talk in the hallway.
• I miss him. I will continue to miss him. I miss him. I will continue to miss him.
• I'll miss the bagels. arisen or issue. I'll miss the bagels.
• something I expected from him. something I expected from him.
• . missed. missed.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate came to order, a quorum was established, and the chamber proceeded through routine business on the February 19, 2026 agenda. Several newly introduced Senate files were given first reading and referred to committees, including SF 3658 to Health and Human Services, SF 3665 to Judiciary and Public Safety, and SF 3687 to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development. Senate resolutions 54 through 57 were referred to Rules and Administration. The body then adopted several resolutions. Senate Resolution 58, which updates the mileage resolution to add the chamber’s three newest members, passed 60-2. Senate Resolution 59, the annual postage resolution setting each member’s postal budget at $1,170 and additional amounts for the majority and minority leaders, was adopted 56-8. Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, setting session deadlines for March 27 and April 17, was also adopted after Senator Howe questioned why the first two deadlines were on the same date and Majority Leader Murphy said the schedule matched recent sessions to expedite work. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring Helen Marjorie Spade Levy on her 104th birthday and recognizing her World War II service as a Rosie the Riveter and her long community involvement. The chamber then moved into tributes for the late Senator Bruce Anderson, with multiple senators describing his military service, faith, veteran advocacy, committee work, and personal kindness. Senators Lucero, Grunhagen, Howe, Pappas, Lang, Putnam, and others shared memories of his leadership and character, and the presiding officer noted that members could later sing in his honor after the remarks concluded.

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• earlier from from our house research earlier from from our house research colleagues<00:08:43.320
• the intergovernmental transfer from the feds, that's what's driving that, Miss Templin?
• the intergovernmental transfer from the feds, that's what's driving that, Miss Templin?
• Miss Hiar, Mr.
• <01:27:20.080> Madden<01:27:21.080> Miss to thank the testifiers Miss Madden Miss to

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Tax Committee met to receive a presentation from House Fiscal staff Cynthia Templin and Katrina Heimark on state tax revenues, property tax aids and credits, and key budget terms and timelines. They explained the difference between fiscal years, tax years, biennia, the general fund, and dedicated funds, and reviewed the legislative budget calendar, including the governor’s January budget recommendation, the February forecast update, March budget resolution deadlines, and the expected end of session in May. The presentation focused on how Minnesota tax revenue is collected and where it goes. House Fiscal said fiscal 2024 total revenue for public services was about $102.5 billion, with $46.5 billion coming from state and local taxes. Of total state tax revenue, about 85% goes to the general fund and about 15% is dedicated to other funds. They noted that income and sales taxes make up the largest share of state collections, while local property taxes are the largest share of local revenue. They also reviewed constitutional and statutory dedications, including the Legacy sales tax dedication, the motor vehicle sales tax dedication to transportation, and the auto parts sales tax dedication that was changed in 2023 to a 100% transportation dedication phased in over 10 years. Members asked several questions about slowing income tax growth, possible effects of migration and corporate departures, and whether changes in population or wages were affecting revenue trends. Templin said she was not aware of recent independent or MMB studies tying revenue loss to migration, but would look into it. Members also discussed the sharp rise in tax receipts in fiscal 2021 and 2022 after the pandemic downturn, with staff explaining that the low fiscal 2020 base and a shift toward goods purchases during COVID helped drive the increase, especially in sales tax revenue. No bills were taken up and no votes were recorded during this portion of the meeting.