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• Under current law, a mortgage or deed of trust can only serve as a fixture filing if the debtor's name
• It allows a mortgage or deed of trust to serve as a fixture filing without requiring an exact ID name
• I believe that this is predatory, it's discriminatory, and it violates a public trust at a time when
• Currently, direct-to-consumer shipping for these distillers is set to sunset on January 1st of 2020.
• Stu remained a trusted advisor and unwavering friend throughout President Reagan's life.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• These abuses erode trust in our to stop.
• ,<00:09:57.680> only the Partnership for Public Trust, only the Partnership for Public Trust
• One way to improve public trust corrupt.
• every dollar of donations to taps direct every dollar of donations to trusted<00:30:30.960> local
• <05:05:52.160> to this administration cannot be trusted to this administration cannot be trusted

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• reduce the incentive for cannabis operators to lab shop, and level the playing field while promoting trust
• CBD, it's working because the industry is growing, and those people are very professional and they trust
• Just last year, former President Biden directed the Drug Enforcement Agency to reclassify marijuana from
• Let's restore trust in the system and help the industry thrive. We can do both.
• I feel efforts should be directed toward supporting the existing market and coordinating to fix these

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy held a hearing on a broad set of cannabis and hemp bills, with the chairs opening by emphasizing unfinished work on equity, public health, safety, and market stability. The committee heard testimony on House Bill 146, which would create more efficient cannabis testing standards by increasing batch sizes, reducing or eliminating some environmental testing, standardizing lab reporting, and requiring annual scientific review and public data reporting. Industry witnesses, including a representative of the Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition, cultivators, and a testing lab owner, said current testing rules are overly burdensome, costly, and inconsistent, and argued the bill would lower compliance costs while preserving consumer safety. A testing lab witness also said some operators switch labs to obtain higher THC results or pass contaminated batches, and urged greater transparency and better sampling protocols. A major portion of the hearing focused on intoxicating hemp and related bills that would bring hemp-derived intoxicating products under a stronger regulatory framework. Legislators and industry witnesses described products sold in gas stations, smoke shops, and convenience stores as often untested, not age-gated, and sometimes mislabeled or far above the federal hemp THC threshold. Testimony from attorneys and cannabis business leaders said states can regulate these products more strictly under the Farm Bill’s non-preemption language, and pointed to New Jersey and other states as possible models. Some witnesses and committee members stressed that any new rules should avoid harming non-intoxicating CBD businesses or lawful hemp farmers, while others argued that the products are effectively cannabis and should be regulated like cannabis for licensing, testing, age limits, and taxation. The committee also heard extensive public-health testimony in support of bills S. 95, S. 96, S. 97 and their House counterparts H. 191, H. 192, and H. 193. Parents, advocates, and public health professionals urged stronger warning labels, THC potency caps, and improved data collection on cannabis-related harms, citing cannabis-induced psychosis, addiction, anxiety, and youth exposure to high-potency products. Several witnesses said Massachusetts has not done enough to track health outcomes or warn consumers, and referenced other jurisdictions such as Connecticut, Vermont, Colorado, Canada, and Quebec as examples of stronger limits or warnings. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions.

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• want to say that with the current climate that we're in where a big section of the public does not trust
• But the intent is to signal that long term, this is the direction the state is going.
• And I don't know who to direct this question to since there's no bill sponsor, correct?
• And an audit by the state auditor kind of justified people's lack of trust in that.
• I like the direction, but I think that we can do what committees do best, which is figure out the best

Keywords: 985, all

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• And it's like, trust us. Trust us. We got this." "So, in the bill is a full repeal?" "Yes."
• And it's like, trust us. Trust us. We got this." "Um, but I admire the people who do.
• And it's like, trust us. Trust us. We got this." "Mr.
• And it's like, trust us. Trust us. We And it's like, trust us. Trust us.
• I think this just directs us to that. I think this just directs us to that.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I because, you know, it's a trust issue.
• She told me the general direction. She actually sent my wife in the opposite direction.
• <01:23:17.360> She told me the general direction. She told me the general direction.
• ,<01:23:21.199> she direction.
• I went in one direction, she direction.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 302, which would update New Hampshire’s solid waste facility background-check law so the state can continue to access federal FBI criminal databases for checks on key owners and officers. Senator Howard Pearl and DES Waste Management Director Mike Whimsatt said the bill is the third attempt to correct prior drafting problems that prevented the FBI from accepting the language. They explained that the existing statute has long required background checks for hazardous and solid waste facility applicants because of concerns about organized crime, but the current wording is too ambiguous for federal use. The bill also includes technical corrections, clarifies which company officers must be checked, specifies which DES officials receive the results, and removes the Department of Justice as an unnecessary middleman. Committee members asked about the purpose of the bill, whether family members are covered, who pays the cost, and whether permits have ever been denied; Whimsatt said the applicant still pays, the checks focus on key officers, and at least one permit had been denied in the past due to a felony conviction. The hearing then closed, with one person listed in favor on the blue sheet and no opposition noted online. The committee then opened Senate Bill 229, which would allow retailers to sell uninspected bison, red deer, and elk meat and remove the sunset on the existing program. Senator Pearl said the bill would expand market opportunities for farmers while keeping labeling and traceability requirements in place, including identifying the meat as uninspected and maintaining records of the source farms. Representative Bixby, who had worked on earlier legislation, explained the current framework in detail: the animals are raised on closed farms, must be fenced, cannot be newly imported, and are subject to annual veterinary herd inspections and recordkeeping. He said the prior bison inspection regime was too burdensome for farmers to maintain, and the current law was intended as a workable compromise. Questions from members focused on how many farms participate, how many animals have been sold, and whether the program posed disease risks; the witness said he did not know the exact numbers, and Bixby said the existing import and fencing rules help prevent chronic wasting disease from entering the state. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the bill was left before the committee for further consideration.

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• 16:48.720> signage authorizing directional roadside signage authorizing directional roadside signage
• Therefore, you can't trust it.'
• Any high schooler you can't trust it.
• individuals from fraud strengthens trust individuals from fraud strengthens trust in<02:35:47.040
• they have options to they are directing they have options to direct<03:18:01.120> uh<03:18:01.279

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Now, we are facing a direct federal assault on our state.
• I would say that this two-party plan, the legislature's proposal, goes in that direction.
• I do believe that this two-party plan moves in the direction we wanted in the May revision.
• We're here to support funding for legal direct services in our region.
• For direct funding. Thank you so much. Thank you very much. Name and affiliation, please.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Members, House Bill 2188 is Representative Howard's bill which would direct the Health and Human Services
• Public Health Initiative Trust Fund is allocated fairly and spent to improve the coordination among mental
• HB 4420 addresses the gap, this bill directs HHSC to conduct a comprehensive statewide assessment of
• It ensures that public funds are directed to locally governed. non-profit organization with a proven
• So I'm not saying that there's perfect solution. to all of these, but I am saying that I would trust

Bills: HB 3772, HB 1656, HB 4504, HB 1896, HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4076, HB 3708, HB 2806, HB 3540, HB 1586, HB 5459, HB 4553, HB 4535, HB 3811, HB 3749, HB 4255, HB 4051, HB 5098, HB 3554, HB 4539, HB 5274

Keywords: e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians

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• The way it would work is you lined out, the Catastrophe Reserve Trust Fund is sort of the first line.
• It's our premiums, uh, that we earn during the year, then our Catastrophe Reserve Trust Fund, which is
• Helps build the catastrophe reserve trust fund and you, as you know, uh, as we build that, that's less
• We've got a $30 billion rainy day fund, and I trust my friend David Durden to use those funds wisely.
• And so we think this bill is a step forward in that direction. Happy to answer any questions.

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• So today, Father, we choose to delight ourselves in you, to honor you, to trust you, and to place our
• We trust you and are confident that you are able to exceed all that we can hope for or imagine.
• We place our trust not in ourselves, but in you.
• that reads as follows: A law enforcement officer or any person whom the officer has summoned or directed
• This bill directs the Department of Telecommunications to work with NHTSA, enhanced and next generation

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Follow the directions. Thank you so much, Chair. It off when not speaking. Follow the directions.
• And trust me, when I tell you, I'm not alone in that.
• This is going to take us down the wrong direction.
• It has only lowered accountability and trust in our health care system.
• They can place their assets in a trust, do what's referred to as go-bear, and be immune from being held

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee considered one bill, HB 603, which would repeal section 768.21(8), the Florida medical negligence wrongful death exception often referred to by supporters as the “Free Kill” law. The sponsor argued the current statute unfairly bars certain families—especially adult children or parents of unmarried adults without minor children—from recovering non-economic damages when a loved one dies from medical negligence, while such damages are available in other wrongful death cases. Supporters, including family members, AARP, and some legal advocates, testified that the law is discriminatory and denies equal access to justice for grieving families and vulnerable adults. Opponents, including physicians, hospital and insurer representatives, and business groups, argued that repeal would increase malpractice exposure, raise premiums, worsen access to care, and accelerate physician retirements or departures from Florida. Several urged that if the bill moves forward, it should be paired with caps on non-economic damages to balance the impact on the health care system. Supporters countered that negligence must still be proven, that the law creates unequal treatment, and that existing tort reforms have not lowered premiums. The sponsor closed by rejecting claims that the bill is “jackpot justice” and emphasizing that families deserve court access and accountability. After debate, the committee voted on HB 603 and passed it 16-2. The meeting then adjourned.

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• A direct result of that work.
• Longer term, it has to be through education—a health curriculum directed at our kids and the rest of
• I will direct members to the presentation in their packets and the general public to the presentation
• Trusting and hoping that we'll continue to work together, we have a lot of work to do.
• I trust that we'll continue to do the work unless you feel like you need to respond.

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• We're trying to rebuild public trust in our institution, and I think your proposed rules do just that
• <00:54:45.760> in<00:54:45.880> our trying to rebuild public trust in our trying to
• rebuild public trust in our institution<00:54:47.079> and<00:54:47.280> I<00:54:47.440
• It ensures accountability, builds public trust, and strengthens our democracy.
• and showing that we take public trust and showing that we take the<01:16:21.159> concerns<01:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House convened, completed roll call with 48 members present and three excused, deferred reading of the journal, and received Senate communications noting adoption of House Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 1 and 2. The chamber also recognized several visiting groups and guests, including Congresswoman Jill Tuda, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii participants and students, Okinawan visitors, Farrington High School students, James Campbell High School students, and Waiau High School students, many of whom were introduced in connection with Chamber Week activities and educational presentations. The main business was unfinished business on House Resolutions 6 and 7, which adopted the House rules for the 33rd Legislature, including rules for the Committee on Standards of Conduct. Members generally supported the rules package as a transparency and modernization update, citing earlier public access to testimony, a public list of Speaker appointees, changes to conference committee eligibility, telework for staff, social media guidance, and a public list of bills introduced by request. Several members raised reservations or opposition, focusing on concerns about staff involvement in approving written remarks, budget information timing, the Vice Speaker’s role, social media/free speech issues, and whether some changes reduced public access or conflicted with constitutional open-meeting requirements. No vote on the rules package is recorded in the excerpt. The debate ended with multiple members yielding time and the discussion continuing on the merits of the proposed rule changes, especially the balance between transparency, internal House procedure, and public participation.

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• Lady, it's not that I don't trust anybody. It's just that I don't trust anybody.
• Lady, it's not that I don't trust anybody, it's just that I don't trust anybody.
• I know that you have that fear of not trusting.
• Well, I would trust you more than a certificate.
• First question is, is the Ranger under the direct supervision of the building principal? Yes.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize National Police Week and honor fallen law enforcement officers with a moment of silence, and several members gave farewell remarks for departing colleagues and interns. The chamber also introduced a number of special guests, including student groups, interns, a former representative, and the University of Missouri wheelchair basketball team. The House then took up Senate messages and committee reports before acting on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015. The sponsor explained the Senate amendment was a technical correction to an online age-verification provision related to pornography; the House concurred 104-30 and then finally passed the package 112-25. The chamber also considered the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as a small-business health plan measure that modernizes pooled-plan language and adds a 12-month contraception coverage provision while removing a Senate-added blood pressure cuff requirement. After debate on the conference report and a severability clause, the House adopted the report 120-26 and then third-read and passed the bill 119-27. Finally, the House debated Senate Bill 905, which would create the Missouri Ranger training program allowing schools to optionally place specially trained personnel with narrow law-enforcement authority on campus. Debate focused heavily on school safety, local control, training standards, liability, funding, and whether the proposal would improve protection or instead increase the presence of guns in schools. Supporters argued it would give districts another optional safety tool, especially where school resource officers are unavailable, while opponents said schools need more mental health and educational resources rather than armed personnel and raised concerns about training, child development, and unintended harm. The House adopted an amendment clarifying the program after a 96-46 vote, but the transcript cuts off before final passage of the bill.

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• The joint convention is assembled and ready for the Governor and the Governor's trust.
• I've directed the utilities to justify every It's taking them off.
• I've directed the utilities to justify every single line that's on your bill.
• And finally, I'm directing leaders from across all key sectors to come together to form a health care
• It's by partnering with them and building trust in communities.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The joint convention of the Massachusetts Legislature convened to receive the Governor’s State of the Commonwealth address. The session began with procedural motions to appoint committees to notify the lieutenant governor, constitutional officers, Executive Council, and Governor, followed by an invocation from Archbishop Richard G. Henning, the posting and retiring of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The Governor was then formally admitted to the chamber and delivered the address, with a benediction afterward by Rabbi Elaine Zacker. Governor Maura Healey’s address focused on affordability and public services. She highlighted actions and proposals on housing, including faster permitting, use of state land for housing, accessory dwelling units, down payment assistance, and expanded programs to help first-time buyers. She also discussed energy affordability, saying she would oppose utility rate hikes, pursue an energy affordability bill, and temporarily reduce electric and gas bills. On health care, she described efforts to cap costs, prevent prior authorization for insulin, ban medical debt reporting to credit agencies, and form a health care affordability working group. She also proposed making subscription cancellations easier, improving transportation through bridge repairs and transit investments, and strengthening protections for children on social media. The Governor also emphasized education, workforce development, and economic competitiveness, citing the state’s top national education ranking, expanded pre-K and child care, literacy and tutoring investments, early college opportunities, and a goal of 100,000 apprentices over 10 years. She praised Massachusetts’ response to federal actions, including support for vaccines, food assistance, abortion access, and research funding, and she criticized the Trump administration on tariffs, health care cuts, and immigration enforcement. She also noted public safety and veterans’ issues, including new assisted-living protections after the Gabriel House fire and the rebuilding of veterans’ homes. No substantive votes on legislation were taken beyond adoption of the ceremonial orders and the final adjournment motion.

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• Most notably by directing funds towards infrastructure investments and reducing long-term liabilities
• resources to buy down unfunded liability is a win-win for the state, the taxpayers, and the people in the trust
• watching for bills that are filed and may have a material impact on the actuarial condition of the trust
• The next version of an educator pay raise bill would need an increase in funding, either through direct
• appropriations of students or direct appropriations of the university.

Bills: SB1, HB500, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1184, house, all

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• In Texas, we have legislative direction around that.
• She had guardianship of them, as well, their trust funds.
• In CDS, we are not the consumers directing Garrett's care.
• He is on the HCS program with Consumer Directed Services.
• Y'all are consumer-directed and fee-for-service.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• They're requesting an increase of $50 million in appropriation from the Uniform Tax Rate Trust Fund to
• There's no general revenue attached to this appropriation and direction to spend general revenue, so
• This is, I mean, as, you know, directed by the preparation of trial.
• And again, I trust you all to pin that down. But I just, And again, I trust y'all to pin that down.
• No, we should direct that. That's my two cents. All right, thank you, Representative Rye.

Summary: The committee first received a report on the executive protection detail, which was filed without questions. Members were then given a long advance list of House and Senate bills ready for consideration, followed by several amendment requests from agencies. The committee adopted amendments for the Auditor of State to increase special deputy expense allowance, the Administrative Office of the Courts for court interpreters and substitute court reporters, and several other items including local sales tax refunds, county property tax redistribution, and local law enforcement funding. It also held one amendment on House Bill 1034 and moved a Northwest Arkansas Community College cash fund increase tied to tornado-related campus repairs. The committee then considered a series of member amendments and appropriation items, including increases for the Public Defender Commission and deputy prosecuting attorneys to cover higher bar license fees, and a $12 million federal appropriation-only item. A lengthy discussion followed on a proposal from Senator Wallace and Representative Tosh to fund a pilot program for prison cell-phone detection/jamming technology at two correctional facilities. Sponsors and Department of Corrections officials said the system would target illegal contraband phones, would be procured through an RFP, and would be a two-year pilot; members raised questions about legality, cost, scope, data, and whether the department should use existing budget authority. The committee ultimately advanced the item by motion. The committee also took up an amendment from Senator Caldwell for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, seeking a $4 million appropriation increase. Testimony emphasized that the division’s extension offices and research functions are underfunded, that salaries are not competitive, and that the request would help with staffing and flexibility; other members questioned why the division needed more appropriation authority when it already had room under current limits and noted that the request exceeded the higher education board’s recommendation. The amendment was adopted after extended debate. Finally, the committee began acting on governor’s letters, adopting amendments for a $150 million increase to the homestead property tax credit, a $23,000 reallocation for the Insurance Department’s conference costs, $100,000 for property appraisal review work, $1.5 million for career and technical education professional development, $300,000 for DFA regulatory federal spending, $5 million for Inspector General fraud investigations, a consolidation of appraiser/abstractor/home inspector appropriations, deletion of a completed Fort Chaffee readiness center appropriation, and a revised reappropriation for corrections capital projects that would add special language restricting use of the $73.7 million prison-expansion reappropriation. The committee also heard a summary of a supplemental appropriations package involving fund transfers for pregnancy resource centers, senior centers, assistance grants, used tires, and UAMS pregnancy/stroke programs.

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• Sunland Park is really moving in a direction of a multimodal transportation city, and there are some
• To direct you there.
• Infante, building the trust, rebuilding that trust with the community and the drinking water is critical
• So we still have a way to go as far as trust within our community, within the neighborhoods.
• The reality is the only direction for the City of Sunland Park to grow is west and north.