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• My name is Jean and I'm the policy leader for an association that represents thousands of labor pool
• That date for me represents hope, youth leadership, and constructive participation in democracy.
• darker than me with super curly hair, how do you explain to her that we are honoring someone who represents
• Senator Simon: The department is proposing changes to the duties of the Medical Examiner Commission and
• It is proposing changes to several sections of Chapter 943 to clarify the duties and responsibilities

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It's not their primary duty; it's not part of their job description.
• The requester represents a political organization that’s organized under Section 527 of the Federal Tax
• campaign funds to reimburse lodging and meal expenses incurred in connection with the officeholder's duties
• Okay, so this one, the requester represents a nonprofit advocacy organization.
• In terms of the laws that are directly affecting the TEC, there's HB119 from Representative Burris, which

Keywords: Texas Ethics Commission, legislative recommendations, general counsel appointment, foreign lobbying, political contributions, quarterly meetings, public testimony, rule amendments

Summary: The meeting focused on the Texas Ethics Commission's (TEC) evaluation of legislative recommendations and personnel updates, including the appointment of a new general counsel and discussions about upcoming quarterly meetings. Commissioner Schmidt reported on the progress of various bills, including amendments to existing laws, the need for increased regulation on foreign lobbying, and the publication of new rules in the Texas Register. Public testimonies were heard regarding compliance issues and proposed changes in political contribution regulations. The Commission agreed to schedule further review on the legislative items discussed and the proposed rule amendments.

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• House of Representatives.
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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Representative<01:07:58.960> Wood. Representative Wood. Representative Wood.
• Representative Terry. Yes. Representative Hall. Yes. Representative Belcher. Yes.
• Representative Freeman. Yes. Representative Litchfield. Yes. Representative McDonnell. Yes.
• Representative Nadeau. Yes. Representative Cornell. No. Representative Murray. No.
• Representative Woodcock. No. Representative Damon. No. Representative Balboni. No.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• She said the rules at issue prohibit all lawyers, regardless of whom they represent, from making false
• She said no lawyer can do that, even when representing a client.
• And no lawyer can do that, even when they're representing a client. were unsupported and frivolous, and
• no lawyer can do that, even when they're representing a client.
• She represents a break from the checkered past of the State Bar and has exercised leadership.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules first took up several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Trinidad Solis, M.D., and Gerald Talbert, M.D., to the Medical Board of California. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments, with roll calls on each item showing unanimous support from members present and the items left open for additional votes before final tallying. The main public business was the confirmation hearing for George Cardona, J.D., for a second term as Chief Trial Counsel of the State Bar of California. Cardona described reforms made since taking office, including new conflict-of-interest and gift rules, stronger investigative requirements, efforts to reduce backlog and improve efficiency, and monitoring of discipline disparities identified in prior studies. Senators questioned him about safeguards after the Girardi matter, the John Eastman discipline case, racial and ethnic disparities in attorney discipline, unauthorized practice of law by notarios, staffing shortages, and the use of AI in filings. Public witnesses from the State Bar, SEIU Local 1000, and others spoke in support. The committee voted 3-0 to advance Cardona’s appointment to the full Senate. The committee then heard Laura Enderton Speed, J.D., for Executive Director of the State Bar. She said her priorities would be restoring public trust, improving the discipline system, addressing the February 2025 bar exam problems, and strengthening fiscal stability and internal controls. Members asked about the State Bar’s structural budget deficit, the remote administration failures in the February exam, safeguards against undisclosed gifts and conflicts, and the status of audits and investigations. Supporters from the State Bar, the civil defense bar, SEIU Local 1000, and a longtime colleague testified in favor. The committee approved her appointment 5-0 to move to the full Senate. At the end of the meeting, members also approved the remaining governor’s appointments and procedural items, and the chair thanked Senator Jones for his service on the committee before adjourning the public portion.

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• I'm representing myself, and I am for this bill.
• My name is [name] and my representative is Charles Schwertner.
• My name is... and Jenny Bates, and I am representing myself.
• I'm here representing myself in relation to Senate Bill 1999.
• My name is Samuel Hoke, and I'm representing myself.

Bills: SB38, SB287, SB291, SB292, SB508, SB618, SB901, SB1436, SB1494, SB1626, SB1719, SB1999, SB1333, SB 38

Keywords: evictions, property law, tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, justice court, court rules, SB 287, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, sexually oriented business, adult entertainment, strip club, nude entertainment, live nude performance, alcohol prohibition, alcohol consumption, possession of alcohol, criminal offense, Class A misdemeanor, state jail felony, third degree felony

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• >> Here. >> Representative Larson? >> Here. >> Representative McCann?
• Representative Banks: I. Representative Geringer: I. Representative Larson: I.
• Representative >> Representative Nicholas. Representative Posey. Posey. Posey.
• Representative Banks: I. Representative Geringer: I. Representative Larson: Hi.
• Representative McCann: Hi. Representative Nicholas: Hi. Representative Posey: I.

Bills: SF0012, SF0013, SF0067

Keywords: military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, Wyoming state guard, emergency response, governor authority, state council of defense, 916, all

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• Sorry, Representative. Oh. So I thought we were, like, folding in a big committee's...
• Representative Feet, do you want to talk about what's in the bill from your...
• Okay, 2666, that is Representative Keithley's bill, the anti-SLAPP.
• Representative Vee, you want to speak to that.
• Representative Vee, you want to speak to that.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and first considered a House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1067, which concerns civil actions based on public expression. The substitute was presented as an omnibus measure incorporating several House bills: HB 1711 on the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, HB 2666 on anti-SLAPP protections, HB 3116 on civil jurisprudence changes including workers’ compensation attorney substitution and domestic LLC deadlock procedures, and HB 3289 on court operations and statewide automation funding. Members briefly explained each component, emphasizing reduced litigation costs, streamlined procedures, and improved court administration. The committee also discussed adding a treatment court administrator position for circuits that lack a commissioner or administrator, intended to support circuits where judges currently handle those duties without staff. After discussion, the committee adopted the House Committee Substitute. The committee then voted on the substitute for Senate Bill 1067 and approved it do pass by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 noes. The hearing then concluded.

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• Thank you, Representative Daly. I'll now move to Representative Gottlieb, ranking member Gottlieb.
• We'll now go to Representative Steele.
• Representatives Albert: yes. Alvarez: yes, ma'am. Representatives Albert: yes. Alvarez: yes, ma'am.
• Representative Fabrice. Okay. Representative Greco, thank you for— Representative Fabrice. Okay.
• Representative Barrera? Thank you, Chairman. Thank you, sir. Representative Borrero?

Summary: The committee first heard HB 133, which would lower the minimum age to purchase a long gun from 21 to 18. The sponsor said the bill restores the rights of law-abiding 18-year-olds. Public testimony was sharply divided, with supporters from Gun Owners of America and Florida Carry arguing that adults 18 and older should have equal Second Amendment rights and that current law is inconsistent with other adult responsibilities, while opponents, including gun violence prevention advocates, students, parents, and Parkland-related speakers, said the bill would reverse a post-Parkland safety measure and increase risks of suicide, accidental shootings, and school violence. Several members debated the bill, with opponents emphasizing Parkland, the Florida State shooting, and public polling showing broad opposition; supporters stressed parental responsibility, mental health, and constitutional rights. HB 133 was then reported favorably on a roll call vote of 13 yeas, with several members voting no. The committee then took up CS/HB 289, which would revise Florida’s wrongful death law to allow parents to recover damages for the death of an unborn child. The sponsor said the bill is intended to let grieving parents seek civil remedies, and members questioned how it would apply in situations involving surrogacy, rape, ectopic pregnancy, medical care, and damages calculations. The sponsor said the bill would not allow suits against the mother, would not apply to lawful non-negligent medical care, and would be handled through ordinary wrongful death damage proof before a jury. Public testimony was again split: supporters from pro-life and faith groups said the bill recognizes unborn children and aligns Florida with many other states, while opponents from civil liberties, reproductive rights, and advocacy groups warned it could be used to target abortion providers, helpers, and even families or businesses in miscarriage-related cases, and could be weaponized by abusive partners. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 289, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• House of Representatives.
• We provided Ukraine Representatives.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We have Representative Chatfield and Senator Padilla. Representative Chatfield, thank you, Mr.
• We'll go next to Representative Dixon and then Representative Lujan. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Chair and Representative.
• Thank you, Representative. Next we have Representative. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Chair and Representative, are...

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• Signed, Patrick Duffy Murphy, Chief Clerk, House of Representatives.
• Members, no action is Representatives.
• This is simply a readjustment of the formula that is used that I think will more accurately represent
• I think at that point, it's our duty to weigh in and to say, "No, we can do better than this."
• ,<00:52:28.480> a money to help and you have a duty, a money to help and you have a duty,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senator Steve Green, I represent District 2, from just north of Detroit Lakes up to Northwest Angle and
• That's what those represent by field office designation.
• getting funds are we see it as a duty getting funds are we see it as a duty and<01:02:37.720>
• They represent a lot of great people out there that work on behalf of Minnesota.
• I represent Princeton, Zimmerman, Big Lake, Becker, Clear Lake, and St.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ), Representative Herndon (member_13489), Representative Silva (member_20564), and keep going from there
• Then Senator Heo, then Representative Silva, Representative Herndon. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Chair, Representative, thank you.
• Representative Lujan, you're next, and then Senator Chahil and Representative Silva.
• Representative Silva, I've never seen AJ be so silent. Representative Silva, you're next.

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• any questions if not yep represent any questions if not yep represent Shimizu<00:20:32.520> thank
• Representative Botti: aye. Representative Cochran is excused. Representative Hasham: aye.
• Representative Kahaloa: aye. Representative Peruso: aye. Representative Takayama: aye.
• Representative Todd: aye. Representative Garcia is excused.
• Representative Todd: aye. Representative Garcia is excused.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee met on March 13, 2025, and took up several firearms and fireworks measures. On SB 227, which would create an illegal fireworks enforcement division in the Department of Law Enforcement and appropriate funds, DLE supported the bill, saying fireworks enforcement has become a full-time job requiring dedicated staff rather than a collateral-duty task force. Members discussed whether the bill and the related task force bill were both needed; DLE said yes, explaining that the new division would provide full-time state employees while the task force funding covers interagency costs such as transportation, storage, overtime, and personnel. Testimony on SB 227 was reported as 12 in support and 6 in opposition. On SB 222, which would fund the illegal fireworks task force and extend its sunset to June 30, 2030, DLE and the Honolulu Police Department supported the measure, emphasizing continued enforcement pressure and interagency coordination. An opponent from the Libertarian Party of Hawaii argued the bill was a waste of time, criticized fireworks prohibition as cultural overreach, and performed a song in opposition. Representative Shimizu asked about results from the extra enforcement effort, and DLE said enforcement has driven up street prices and made investors think twice, which they described as a goal of pricing people out of the market. The chair reported 13 testimonies in support and 6 in opposition. The committee then heard SB 1324, a more comprehensive fireworks bill that would revise definitions and penalties, create first- and second-degree fireworks offenses, add infractions, and increase penalties for serious injury or death. DLE and the Attorney General strongly supported it, saying the bill would improve enforcement, address black-market activity, and help prosecutors when fireworks have already exploded and evidence is destroyed. The Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing existing laws already punish these offenses and that the real issue is enforcement; the office also raised constitutional concerns about the bill’s concurrent civil infraction and criminal trial process. Honolulu Police supported the bill, while the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said the alternative definitions would help in cases involving exploded versus seized fireworks. The chair noted 17 testimonies in support, 7 in opposition, and 3 comments, and members discussed whether the bill could be amended to address the public defender’s concerns. The committee also began hearing SB 308, which would expand the state’s magazine-capacity restrictions to firearms with detachable magazines over 30 rounds, with a grandfathering provision for certain magazines obtained before January 1, 2026. DLE supported the bill as a fair balance that would grandfather existing magazines while preventing new high-capacity acquisitions. Opposition testimony from Jerry Yuan of the Pool, Oil, Rifle, and Pistol Club argued the proposal was another shifting restriction and opposed magazine bans generally. The hearing continued with additional testimony not fully captured in the excerpt.

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• >> Thank you, Representative Representative >> Thank you, Representative Representative
• Representative. Representative Bayer. Representative. Representative Bayer.
• >> Thank you, Representative Representative >> Thank you, Representative Representative
• c> Thank you, Representative Representative Thank you, Representative Representative Wy.
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Keywords: 916, all

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• >> Represent >> Represent >> Represent >> Representative<01:42:00.800> Richardson
• Representative Representative Representative Degraph. >> Thank you, Madam Chair.

Keywords: 981, all

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• THE GREEN BUBBLES ON THE SLIDE REPRESENT THE ARMY CURRENTLY DEPLOYED TO AREAS REPRESENTED IN BLUE AND
• FUTURE DEPLOYMENTS ARE REPRESENTED IN GREAT.
• MARCH 2 THROUGH THE FIFTH REPRESENTING FLORIDA.
• WE HAVE 11 MEMBERS AT LARGE AND SOME ARE REPRESENTED IN THAT GROUP.
• WAS GOING TO MENTION SENATOR COLLINS AND REPRESENTATIVE ALVAREZ JOINED LAST YEAR.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• representatives of business owners. representatives of business owners.
• to Representative Christian Morphy. to Representative Christian Morphy.
• yield one minute to Representative yield one minute to Representative Lawler.
• Representative Dingle. Representative Dingle.
• yield one minute to Representative yield one minute to Representative Manion.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• > Representative Paul, yes. >> Representative Balbone, yes. >> Representative Celic, yes. >> Representative
• Representative Lee, yes. >> Representative Nato, yes. >> Representative Cornell, yes. >> Representative
• Representative Pedel, yes. >> Representative Gison, yes. >> Representative Belchure, yes. >> Representative
• Representative Native, yes. >> Representative Native, yes. >> Representative Cornell, yes. >> Representative
• Representative Murray, yes. >> Representative German, yes. >> Representative Hall, yes. >> Representative

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on House Bill 1571, which would direct the Department of Education to review and revise statewide academic standards and curriculum and make an appropriation. Representative Kristen Noble, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to update outdated standards, especially in math, and to have the department create a list of high-quality curriculum and materials aligned to the revised standards. She noted she would likely amend the bill to change a requirement that districts “shall” select from the list to “may,” and said a misplaced crossed-out section would need to be restored and moved by amendment. She also said assessments would need to be updated to match any new standards. Testimony from Marie Banfield strongly supported the bill and the move away from a mandate, arguing that current standards are outdated and that Common Core and related standards have not improved student outcomes. She criticized the math standards for emphasizing multiple strategies and written explanations over computation, and said stronger standards would better support students, including those with learning or communication challenges. She also argued that New Hampshire should follow examples such as Massachusetts, which she said used rigorous standards successfully. Nate Green of the Department of Education did not take a position on the bill but explained that the bill would affect statewide academic standards, state assessments, and potentially federal compliance. He distinguished academic standards from minimum standards in statute, said any standards revision would require work with content experts, State Board approval, and then a corresponding assessment update that could take about two years. He estimated assessment development costs could range from about $200,000 to $500,000 for minor revisions and $1 million to $2 million for a wholesale new set of standards. He also said the bill would apply to public and charter public schools, not private or homeschool students, and that the department does not currently provide a statewide list of curriculum materials because curriculum decisions have historically been local.