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• of State. Thank you. of State. Thank you.
• against the state or owes the state against the state or owes the state money,<02:12:39.320>
• the state.
• <02:32:53.760> Um state law. Um state law.
• > or<02:59:34.800> something our state state dollars or something our state state dollars

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• what is best for our state. what is best for our state.
• > of<00:13:52.639> Maryland >> to the State of Maryland >> to the State of
• of the people of the state of Maryland. of the people of the state of Maryland.
• states in our modern democratic system. states in our modern democratic system.
• buckle of delegates, delegates moon and buckle of delegates, delegates moon and buckle by<00:

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Maryland Senate convened for the opening day of the 449th legislative session, with an invocation delivered by Reverend Amen Flowers and the prayer journalized without objection. The clerk then called the roll, establishing a quorum with 46 senators present and the Senate ready to conduct business. The first order of business was the election of a temporary presiding officer, followed by the election of the permanent presiding officer. Senator Ben Brooks nominated Senator Malcolm Augustine to serve as President Pro Tem, and Senator Karen Lewis Young seconded the nomination, both praising his policy knowledge, collaborative style, and ability to work across differences. The Senate then voted and elected Augustine as President Pro Tem, after which he was escorted to the rostrum and sworn in. Augustine thanked colleagues, his family, and the chamber, and said he looked forward to working through a challenging session together on behalf of Marylanders. The Senate next nominated and elected Senator William C. Ferguson IV as President of the Senate. Senator Charles Sydnor nominated him, and Senator Cory McCray seconded, describing Ferguson as an honest broker, steady leader, and compassionate presiding officer. Ferguson was elected with 46 affirmative votes, took the oath of office, and delivered extended remarks about the importance of federalism, the role of states in filling gaps left by the federal government, and the need for Maryland to lead through state-level action during a difficult political climate. He also thanked colleagues, staff, and his family, and emphasized that the session would require collaboration and focus on Marylanders' needs.

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• The delegate from Prince William, Delegate Maldonado. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr.
• The delegate from Prince William, Delegate Maldonado, moves that the House postpone the special and continuing
• The delegate from Hanover, Delegate Fowler. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring. Mr.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring, moves that the House adjourn to reconvene tomorrow at

Keywords: March 11, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• state of Minnesota.
• was born in United States of America. was born in United States of America.
• As a state doing bad in our state.
• What she stated, I wasn't there. But what she stated, she provided to them.
• Paul state house delegation.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: State Rep. Samakab Hussein and other Minnesota lawmakers held a press event focused on allegations of ICE misconduct in St. Paul and surrounding communities, using the case of Nasra Ahmed, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen, as the central example. Hussein and others said Ahmed was detained for two days, denied clear explanation and legal representation, and suffered trauma and injuries; Ahmed described being taken from a predominantly Somali neighborhood, called a racial slur, and physically restrained, while her father said the experience was unacceptable for any citizen or resident. Several lawmakers, including Reps. María Isa Pérez-Vega, Mahmud Nur, Dave Pinto, and St. Paul City Council Member Anika Buouie, said they were drafting or supporting legislation and local responses to provide behavioral health, mental health, and emergency assistance for affected families and businesses. They also said they were hearing from teachers, faith leaders, and community members about fear, disrupted work and school attendance, and broader economic harm, and that St. Paul’s city council would pursue a letter to Gov. Walz seeking an eviction moratorium. The speakers alleged that ICE actions were unlawful, racially targeted, and in some cases in violation of a recent federal court order limiting certain tactics. They urged people to document incidents, call 911, and use an attorney general portal to report constitutional-rights violations so data could be collected. No formal vote was taken at the event, but the lawmakers said they were working with county and state officials and referenced ongoing lawsuits and possible future court orders.

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• As Lubbock Day at the State Capitol extends the members of the visiting delegation and all their fellow
• Delegation to the Texas Senate.
• to your state capitol.
• business that's done in the state every day.
• . the state of Texas.

Bills: SJR 1, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 36, SJR 1, SJR 5, SB 9, SB 40

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform

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• Could you state that again?
• And when a municipality or would the JLAC committee provide the different delegations around the state
• , or even the chairs of the different delegations, the municipalities in their respective delegations
• Or would it be the chairs of the delegation?
• This state really bills itself as a state of innovation.

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• Um but state to commit any crime.
• <00:45:57.200> Other<00:45:57.520> states do? Where do we start? Other states do?
• <00:51:42.880> boats and we also see out of state boats and we also see out of state boats
• to supplement those areas of the state to supplement those areas of the state where<01:02:03.599
• task force is really just to bring state task force is really just to bring state agencies<01:09

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• chapters across the state of Alabama. chapters across the state of Alabama.
• Day at the Alabama State Capital. Day at the Alabama State Capital.
• to provide federal funds for delegation to provide federal funds for the<00:51:01.440> state<
• out of our local delegation. out of our local delegation.
• . delegating. delegating.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then adopted the previous day’s journal and excused absent senators. The chamber recognized visiting members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and adopted a Senate resolution designating February 10, 2026, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the Alabama State Capitol. Senators offered remarks praising the fraternity’s service, civic outreach, and historical significance, and the House later sent over a matching resolution, which the Senate adopted. The Senate also heard a Black History Month presentation highlighting Benjamin Banneker, Dr. Charles Drew, Ralph Bunche, and Carter G. Woodson. The Senate then processed a large number of House messages and confirmations. House bills and resolutions were referred to committees, including measures on juvenile offenders, administrative rules, state income tax, local legislation, ad valorem tax, multi-member boards, license plates, criminal procedure, and food banks. The Senate confirmed several appointments, including multiple Alabama Army National Guard promotions, Mike Suo to the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees, and Christy Andrews to the Alabama Securities Commission, each by roll call with no opposition. In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted numerous commemorative and honorary resolutions, including observances for National Blood Donor Month, Diabetes Month, Booker T. Washington Day, the Alabama Community College Football Study Commission, and recognitions for individuals and organizations such as the Baldwin County Fair, Sheriff Derek Cunningham, William Riley Hawkins Jr., and Clifford Ray Miller. Senator Barfoot’s resolution urging federal funding for the state logging efficiency grant fund was adopted after adding all senators as co-sponsors, and a resolution honoring Sheriff Derek Cunningham was read at length and adopted. The Senate also adopted the Rules Committee’s special order calendar for the next legislative day, which prioritized several bills on libraries, taxation, retired state employees, municipalities, transportation, coal-impacted communities, income tax, the Alabama Space Authority, cosmetology and barbering, security, entertainment incentives, and health. In local legislation, the Senate passed several local bills, including measures for Mobile County, class 2 municipalities, public transportation, Jefferson County, and the town of Morris.

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• The state of the state. Respectfully submitted, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas. convened.
• The state of the state respectfully submitted Greg Abbott, governor of Texas.
• in the United States.
• of the delegation.
• of the delegation.

Summary: The Texas Senate convened with a quorum, heard the governor’s emergency message outlining priority issues for the session, including property tax relief, water supply and infrastructure funding, universal education savings accounts, teacher pay, career and technical education, creation of a Texas Cyber Command, and bail reform. The governor also submitted a State of the State message and several appointment nominations for Senate confirmation. The chamber then took up a series of ceremonial resolutions and recognitions for McAllen Day, UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Day, Wise County Day, and Houston East End Chamber of Commerce East End Day, along with visits from the Houston Realty Business Coalition, Cedar Creek Chamber of Commerce, Webb County/Laredo delegates, UT Dallas McDermott Scholars, Andrews County officials, and occupational therapy professionals and students. Several senators spoke in support of the recognitions, highlighting local economic development, higher education, public health, and regional history. McAllen was praised for its growth, business climate, and cultural significance; Laredo and Webb County were recognized for trade, the Washington’s Birthday Celebration, and cross-border ties; UTSA and UT Health were commended for research, cybersecurity, and health science work; and UT Dallas scholars were recognized for academic achievement and public service. Wise County, the East End of Houston, and Andrews County were also described in terms of their economic contributions and community heritage. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 27 for McAllen Day and Senate Resolution 32 for UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Day without objection. It also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 11, which granted permission for either house to adjourn for more than three days between February 5 and February 11, by a recorded vote of 30 ayes and 0 nays. Additional resolutions listed on the calendar were adopted without objection, and the Senate recessed until noon on Wednesday, February 5.

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• State your inquiry.
• State your inquiry.
• State your inquiry.
• State your inquiry.
• State your inquiry.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring, Mr.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring, moves that the legislation on pages 1 through 11 go by
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring, Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring, moves that the House adjourn.
• The delegate from Alexandria, Delegate Herring, moves that the House adjourn.

Keywords: April 23, 2026 - Reconvened Session, 976, house, all

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• It's not part of any state law, correct? All right, thank you. That answered my question.
• Senator from Fayette asked for unanimous consent to hear from Delegate Linville.
• I would like the delegate to come forward.
• Thanks for your patience, Delegate. Welcome to our committee. Thank you.
• So thank you, Delegate. And that's all the questions I have.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• from Somalia to the United States.
• He's the Somali ambassador to the United States.
• from Somalia to the United States.
• He is the Sudan ambassador to the United States. and I want to welcome To the United States.
• Sudan to the United States and at large.

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• And that delegation started in 1975.
• In those years that I went through this three-state delegation, the purpose of it is to bring your concerns
• And that delegation started in 1975.
• And those years that I went through this three-state delegation, and the purpose.
• In those years that I went through this three-state delegation, the purpose of it is you bring your concerns

Keywords: 956, all

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• going to manage that from a state going to manage that from a state perspective?
• have skills that we need at the state. have skills that we need at the state.
• delegation.
• Thank you. as state and and the contribution. as state and and the contribution.
• contribution is um for the state. contribution is um for the state.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard testimony on several personnel and employment bills. SB 2119 would require the state or counties to reimburse public officers and employees for approved work-related travel costs within 30 days; testifiers from the State Procurement Office, UPW, HGA, the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, and others supported the measure, citing delayed reimbursements. SB 3131 would update state position titles by changing “private secretary” to “executive assistant” and “secretary” to “administrative assistant” where applicable, and it drew support from DEED and comments from the State Librarian. SB 3069 would permanently exempt a limited number of specialized positions in DAGS Public Works and the Comptroller’s office from civil service; DAGS, HCDA, and DEED supported it, while UPW opposed it. Committee members questioned whether the exemption should be narrower and whether the positions should be consultants or actual employees, and DAGS said the roles were narrowly tailored, highly specialized, and intended to help manage complex projects such as Aloha Stadium, the convention center, and other major redevelopment work. The committee then heard SB 3180, which would repeal the limit on temporary employment in a single position for two 89-day terms. Testimony included support from the Procurement Office, DOE, DHRD, the State Librarian in opposition, UPW written comments, HGA, the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii, and others. Discussion focused on whether the bill was needed to address abuse of repeated 89-day hires and whether it would affect recruitment and career pathways. Finally, SB 2137 would allow departments, divisions, and agencies to assume hiring and recruitment functions from DHRD under certain conditions. DHRD opposed the bill, saying existing law already allows delegation and that agency-level recruitment often lacks the expertise and staffing to do the work; UHPA supported it, and UPW submitted written support. In questioning, DHRD said it had reduced backlog and was now current on screening, while also offering programs like Operation Hire Hawaii for faster agency-led recruitment.

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• own state statue.
• But you can name the 50 states, and we know that there are not 50 states in that hall.
• Oh, there's that state. Oh, recognize. Oh, there's that state.
• looking for their own state statue. looking for their own state statue.
• But you can name the 50 states states states and<00:09:21.520> we<00:09:21.720> know<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Both sons earned all-state recognition.
• BOTH SONS EARNED ALL STATE RECOGNITION.
• In a moment in which state-sanctioned vigilante groups are a state-sanctioned vigilante group, threatens
• Congressman Cole was Secretary of State for the State of Oklahoma, a central member of Governor Keating's
• , hurriedly went down and discussed with the leadership of the BRAC Commission and the two state delegations

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• <00:06:06.039> of to the flag of the United States of to the flag of the United States of
• He states, “Good morning, colleagues.
• uh in the Rockingham County delegation uh in the Rockingham County delegation I'm<00:11:11.760><
• what the law of states the law of states what the law of states the law of states the<00:24:09.159
• Not or ask the county delegation, like we've historically done in this state for decades and decades

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We have HB 47, Mosquito Control Local Delegation bill. Rep.
• Giallombardo: This bill is a local delegation bill adding two more members.
• It establishes a state definition of what is a plan-based methodology.
• I really do appreciate all the work that you do for the residents in the State of Florida.
• I'm here today on behalf of our 155 newspaper members across our great state of Florida.

Bills: HB1752, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB1515, SB2835, HB2282, SB3083, SB2031, SB2519, SB2667, SB2140, SB2544, SB2069, SB2697, SB874, SB2043, SB888, SB2721, HB2152, HB1334, HB2385, HB1643, HB2314, HB1688, HB1692, SB2568, SB2983, SB2108, SB3136, HB1959, SB3156, HB1511, HB1753, HB1824, HB2137, HB1810, HB2279, HB2309, HB1548, HB2078, HB2293, SB3262, SB2169, SB2607, SB2964, SB3255, HB2576, HB1481, HB1864, HB1550, SB2818, SB3067, SB2061, HB1728, HB1881, HB2361, HB2395, HB1823, SB2050, SB2397, SB2876, SB2175, SB2852, SB847, SB3001

Keywords: education, funding, school districts, state budget, performance metrics, salvage vehicles, vehicle title transfer, electronic signatures, insurance, administrative efficiency, bribery, corruption, statute of limitations, public servant, criminal justice, deafness, traffic safety, law enforcement, vehicle registration, communication