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• I'm speaking in support of HB3172.
• Texas Farm Bureau supports HB3172.
• We are supporting this bill.
• Supportive of this bill.
• They had 300 letters of support.

Bills: HB24, HB2015, HB2149, HB2559, HB2701, HB2797, HB3172, HB24

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, water conservation, municipal utility districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental regulation, groundwater management, nonconforming uses, zoning regulations, land use, property rights, municipal authority, municipal moratorium, development moratorium, property development, subdivision, site plan

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• </c><00:31:44.919><c> is</c> provide in support or in support this is provide in support or in support
• supporters.
• I think it'll demonstrate the need for it, and we appreciate your support. Thank you very much.
• I think it'll demonstrate the need for it, and we appreciate your support. Thank you very much.
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Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee met on February 12 at 2 p.m. and heard several measures related to corrections, re-entry, law enforcement, retirement benefits, and gun violence prevention. On HB 10002, which would extend the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission coordinator’s term and clarify unannounced inspection authority, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said it had no objection to the term length or to 24/7 unannounced access. The commission’s chair, Commissioner Mark Patterson, asked for a longer term, saying the commission needs more time and stability to manage reform efforts after years without staff during COVID. Community Alliance on Prisons and Carolyn Eaton also supported a longer term, with both suggesting six years would better insulate the position from politics. The chair noted he had asked Chair Bot for background on the prior committee’s changes and said that could be discussed during decision-making. The committee then heard HB 67, which would require DCR to help inmates obtain civil identification documents such as IDs, birth certificates, and Social Security cards as soon as practicable, including for people in furlough or community placement programs. DCR said it supported the bill and described ongoing work with the city and county on ID machines and with agencies on certificates and Social Security cards. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Oversight Commission, Community Alliance on Prisons, and the Office of Public Defense all supported the measure, emphasizing that identification is essential for housing, employment, and successful re-entry and noting the disproportionate impact of incarceration on Native Hawaiians. On HB 1183, which would classify certain law enforcement administrators and Department of Law Enforcement employees as Class A members for retirement purposes, the Department of Human Resources Development, the Employees’ Retirement System, and the Department of Law Enforcement all supported the bill. DHRD said it would help recruitment and retention, ERS said it had technical amendments to suggest, and DLE said the change would help with succession planning and allow the governor to appoint the most qualified leader. The committee also heard HB 1045, an emergency appropriation bill to cover payroll fringe benefits for Department of Law Enforcement personnel after salary funding had been shifted to other departments; Budget and Finance and DLE explained the need for the supplemental funding, and no opposition was noted. Finally, the committee took up HB 664, which would create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention, a grant program, a resource bank, and a special fund. The Attorney General recommended adding standards for grant awards and warned of overlap with the existing Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission, suggesting consolidation and repeal of the older commission to avoid duplication. Supporters included the Brady Campaign, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action Hawaii, a physician, and an Army veteran, who argued the office would centralize data, coordinate prevention efforts, and help secure outside funding. Testimony was mixed, with the chair noting 37 supporters, nine opponents, and three commenters, but no vote was taken during the hearing.

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• I support that motion.
• I'll certainly support the motion today.
• the committee will support the motion.
• I'd appreciate your support.
• We want it to have more support, more state support.

Keywords: 985, all

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• I urge you to support Sen.
• I STAND IN FULL SUPPORT OF SEN.
• I urge you to support Sen.
• IS PREVENTABLE I URGE YOU TO SUPPORT SEN.
• Have you talked about your priority support mental health supports and providing additional security

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I stand in support of SR 113. Peace requires more than just support of an idea. It requires action.
• And I rise as a co-author in support of SCR 113.
• Madam President, I also rise in support of SR 113.
• I rise in support of SB 1350 as a proud principal co-author.
• It rejects reductions to In-Home Supportive Services.

Summary: The Senate session opened with a roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long series of floor recognitions and votes. Members spent substantial time honoring the Los Angeles Dodgers, celebrating their back-to-back World Series championship and highlighting the team’s history, community role, and connections to Jackie Robinson, Fernando Valenzuela, Vin Scully, and Jaime Jarrín. Senators also recognized summer interns and welcomed members of Kappa Alpha Psi’s Kappa League and Guide Right program to the floor. The chamber then took up several measures, beginning with AB 182 on ballot order and proposition numbering for the 2026 statewide ballot, which passed 38-8 after debate over whether placing legislatively referred measures first was fair. SR 113, commemorating the International Day of Peace and honoring Dr. Yongshik Cho’s role in proposing it, passed unanimously after supportive remarks about peace, education, and California’s diversity. The Senate also adopted SJR 16 urging Congress to restore commercial driver’s licenses for affected California truck drivers, and SCR 185 designating Probation Services Week. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to budget trailer bills. The Senate concurred in Assembly amendments to AB 112, AB 150, AB 152, AB 181, and AB 179, covering Medi-Cal, child care, human services, education governance, and housing. It also passed or concurred in SB 168, SB 169, SB 170, SB 171, SB 172, SB 174, SB 177, and SB 180, addressing public resources and energy, transportation, executive branch reorganization, labor, state government, courts, Medi-Cal financing, and taxation. Several of these drew opposition centered on energy costs, transparency, business impacts, or the proposed “fair share” approach to Medi-Cal costs for large corporations, but most measures passed on party-line or near-party-line votes. The Senate also confirmed three California Horse Racing Board appointments and ended with adjournment motions, including a request to adjourn in memory of Francis Lydia Limos of American Canyon.

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• I am here testifying in support of the bill.
• Testifying on the bill, we support it.
• In closing, I ask you to support this bill.
• I'm here in support of Up Together.
• I'm here to testify in strong support of HB 530.

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: HB 21, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem tax, property tax, delinquent taxes, tax delinquency, penalty reduction, interest rate, split payment, installment payment, tax relief, county tax collector, taxing unit, property owner, tax collection, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax increase election, supermajority, 60 percent threshold

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• Within days, 450 genetic counselors had signed in support.
• No broader statement, no organizational support.
• I did this because I wanted to support a community.
• But they need the support to be able to follow through.
• Students with weak, high-stander skills, and for support.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting was a special commission hearing on antisemitism held off-site at Kerem Shalom Synagogue in Concord, with commissioners approving prior minutes and noting a quorum, a rescheduled October 27 meeting, and the addition of a new commissioner. The co-chairs and host speakers emphasized the personal and communal significance of holding the hearing in a synagogue and the importance of confronting antisemitism while protecting free speech, academic freedom, and civil discourse. The commission heard from former SJC Justice and current UMass General Counsel David Lowy, who discussed the IHRA definition of antisemitism, said its use as nonbinding guidance does not raise First Amendment concerns, and described UMass’s response to a discriminatory academic conference policy. Commissioners also asked about campus speaker vetting, protest rights, and university practices for addressing antisemitism and protecting students’ access to education. District Attorney Marian Ryan testified about restorative justice as a tool for addressing hate incidents, saying it can help victims be heard, reduce reoffending, and be used in criminal, school, and community settings. She described local programs, online reporting forms, and the need for better statutory tools, including changes to restitution and education requirements in hate-crime cases. Commissioners asked whether restorative justice affects charging decisions, and Ryan said it should not alter whether a hate crime is investigated or charged. She also identified model programs and said the commission’s work aligns with the national strategy it is charged with implementing. Three rabbis then described the rise in antisemitic incidents in schools and communities, the emotional toll on Jewish families, and the need for stronger school responses, clearer language in incident communications, and better training for educators. Rabbi Brad David recounted repeated incidents in Acton-Boxborough and praised the district’s improved partnership and response, while Rabbi Tom Shah described parental anxiety, concerns about classroom materials lacking context, and the need for balanced instruction. The rabbis also discussed synagogue security costs and measures, including volunteer security teams, police support, grants, and physical protections. Commissioners said the testimony would inform forthcoming recommendations, and DESE staff noted they are developing instructional-materials guidance and a rubric for educators. The final witness, Professor Christina Miller, outlined hate-crime prosecution issues in Massachusetts, including mixed-motive cases, the need for clearer statutes and jury instructions, better training for police and clerk magistrates, guidance on sentencing and diversity-awareness programs, and the use of community impact statements.

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• And we want to support teachers, and you always say that we need to support teachers.
• </c> communication and a lot of our support communication and a lot of our support is<00:50:35.440><c
• </c> currently in a shape where I can support currently in a shape where I can support it<00:53:53.680
• Does a kid need additional supports? And you think about that tiered intervention support that Mr.
• </c> with that I cannot I cannot support with that I cannot I cannot support sending<01:48:39.400><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He consistently demonstrates his dedication to patient care and medical excellence.
• nurse aide and, through dedication and continuous growth over the past decade, has consistently demonstrated
• Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and a strong

Summary: The Senate convened, the roll was called, and a quorum was declared. The chamber opened with prayer, followed by introductions of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. James David Campbell, an emergency medicine physician from Tahlequah, and the Nurse of the Day, Courtney Caput of Tonkawa, who was recognized for her nursing career and leadership. Several pages were also introduced, each sharing their school, sponsoring senator, and future plans. The Senate also received a gallery introduction for students from Tahlequah Public Schools’ Heritage Elementary School, who were visiting with their self-elected house members and senators. Additional guests from the Sepulpa Chamber of Commerce were recognized in the North Gallery. Announcements included an invitation to the Diabetes Caucus on April 2, featuring insurance providers discussing diabetes care services, and an invitation to a devotional service the next day in the Senate Lounge. No legislation was debated or voted on during the meeting. The only formal action was adoption of a motion to adjourn once the clerk’s desk was clear, with the Senate set to reconvene on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

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• I don't support the company in any way.
• We have common conference rooms, admin support, and back office support.
• Specifically on visa support, we know that's often a federal issue, but supporting our federal delegation
• I am also very familiar with and supportive of geothermal.
• Support the replication of that across the state.

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• </c> supports your contention? supports your contention?
• I too support programming. In efforts. I too support programming.
• . support. support.
• </c> to support HB1 1716. Thank you. to support HB1 1716. Thank you.
• </c> in support. in support.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs recessed briefly for a joint hearing, then reconvened and took up House Bill 2494, which would limit warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations, require officers to document arrest justification, expand citation-in-lieu-of-arrest use, and direct the Judiciary to create a standardized citation form. The chair also outlined hearing procedures and testimony time limits. Committee members later received an overview from the Policing Project about national trends in expanding citation use. Testimony was divided. Supporters, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, the Office of the Public Defender, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, and the Policing Project, argued the bill would reduce unnecessary arrests and pretrial detention, lessen jail overcrowding, save law enforcement time, and reduce harms such as job loss, housing instability, family disruption, and recidivism. They also said the bill preserves officer discretion through public-safety and flight-risk exceptions, and several supporters urged the committee to adopt a standardized citation form despite the Judiciary’s request for a delayed implementation date. Opposition came from the Department of the Attorney General, the Judiciary, county prosecutors, Honolulu Police Department, and other individuals. They argued the bill would unduly restrict law enforcement discretion, create administrative and data-processing problems, and make it harder to identify repeat or habitual offenders because of changes to citation information and fingerprinting. The Judiciary requested implementation no earlier than January 1, 2028 and said the citation form would need major changes. Opponents also warned the bill could increase litigation, suppress evidence, and not meaningfully reduce overcrowding because most jail populations are held on felony matters. The chair reported 14 testimonies in support, 21 in opposition, and one with comments; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• So, but ask also for your support of Senate Bill 1430. Happy to answer any questions.
• Aveen Kline, State Director for the NRA, in support of Senate Bill 1430.
• So this resolution expresses our support, our strong support for them.
• And we did receive a letter from the Association of Counties supporting the bill.
• I'm here today representing the Nampa Police Department in support of this legislation.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee met in a special session and introduced several immigration-related RSs and firearms-related bills, along with a National Guard resolution and an IT procurement bill. Senator Anthon presented RS 33695, which would impose an excise tax on international money transfers with a credit for Idahoans, RS 33831, requiring local law enforcement to seek and cooperate in ICE 287(g) agreements, and RS 33832, the Refugee and Illegal Alien Accountability Act, which adds reporting requirements, bars unlawful harboring/transporting, and requires immigration-status verification after arrests. Senator Den Hartog presented RS 33835, allowing certain Idaho Department of Correction inmates with federal detainers and final removal orders to be released to federal immigration authorities before sentence completion; all four RSs were moved to print without opposition. Senator Kaiser’s Senate Bill 1430, backed by testimony from the NRA and Idaho Second Amendment Alliance, would strengthen enforcement of state firearms preemption by creating penalties, injunctive relief, and an attorney-general notice-and-cure process for local governments that knowingly violate state firearms law; it was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also advanced House Bill 894, which clarifies that attendees at open public meetings may record by audio, video, or photographs, with exceptions for executive sessions and certain correctional/parole settings. House Bill 932, an advisory vote measure asking Idahoans to choose a favorite firearm from a list of historically significant guns, drew extended discussion and lighthearted testimony about the listed firearms before being sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Concurrent Resolution 36, honoring the Idaho National Guard and supporting modernization efforts including a possible transition from A-10 aircraft to F-16s and Army force-structure changes, was also advanced despite one senator voicing reluctance about the A-10’s retirement. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 888, which would shift procurement of information technology services under the Office of Information Technology Services and allow the office to use internal analysis, purchasing, or third-party brokers with fiduciary duties and transparency requirements. Supporters said the bill would speed procurement and save money, citing Nampa Police Department experience and potential statewide efficiencies; the Office of Information Technology Services was neutral but raised concerns about staffing, transparency, and appeals. After discussion of rulemaking and safeguards, the bill was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation.

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• I have a a few support this legislation.
• </c><02:36:32.080><c> that</c> claim or otherwise to demonstrate that claim or otherwise to demonstrate
• I am here today to voice my support 14.
• We are here in support of SB 171.
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Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Having bipartisan support demonstrates that you all understand that an effort to consolidate fire and
• </c><00:08:20.000><c> their</c> Districts we should support their Districts we should support their creation
• </c> opportunity today to testify in support opportunity today to testify in support of<00:25:55.240>
• </c><00:53:17.200><c> thank</c> opportunity to share our support thank opportunity to share our support
• The uniform support reflects the value of the credit, and I hope that this bill can earn our support.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> and dedicated support very soon. Uh Mr. and dedicated support very soon. Uh Mr.
• by you know can be can be supported by you know can be supported<00:41:42.000><c> by</c><00:41:42.160
• additional contracted support you know additional contracted support to<00:41:45.920><c> provide</c>
• </c> invested in uh supporting financially. invested in uh supporting financially.
• </c> for your support on Senate File 25000. for your support on Senate File 25000.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• She's had a lot of experience with supporting Cape Verdean civic and cultural initiatives.
• Other than that, I'm totally supportive of the slate that you put forward.
• Other than that, I'm totally supportive of the slate that you put forward.
• Supportive of the slate that you put forward.
• I know that there were some concerns before about not wanting to be on record in support or not in support

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The commission met to continue work on planning a Cape Verdean Cultural Center in Massachusetts, with a focus on finalizing membership and preparing for a feasibility study. After roll call and introductions, members reviewed and unanimously approved the November 25 minutes. The chair described the commission’s mandate, including monthly meetings, cultural institution visits, listening sessions, and hiring a consultant to conduct the feasibility study. Members also discussed the historical importance of the project in light of Cape Verde’s 50th anniversary of independence and the 250th anniversary of the United States. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to a draft nomination criteria document for expanding the commission. The criteria emphasized geographic, generational, gender, and sector diversity, along with needed expertise in areas such as arts and cultural programming, history, museum work, architecture, fundraising, nonprofit governance, higher education, language preservation, community organizing, economic development, legal issues, and communications. Members highlighted several organizations and institutions as important designees, including Bridgewater State’s Pedro Pires Institute, Mili Mila, the Schooner Ernestina Morrissey Advisory Board, and the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The criteria document was amended to explicitly include Cape Cod, and then approved unanimously. The commission then reviewed a slate of 16 additional nominees to fill the remaining seats, discussing gaps in legal expertise, Taunton representation, and other regional needs. Members noted that some nominees could also support a separate Cape Verdean associations body rather than serve on the commission itself. After discussion, the body approved forming a three-member nominating committee consisting of the chair, Commissioner Monica Vega, and Commissioner Manny Lopes to narrow the list and report back. Commissioners also agreed to schedule another meeting later in the month to vote on final appointments, and the meeting adjourned after those action steps were set.

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• that are um supporting the like this that are um supporting the next<00:14:46.240><c> generation</c>
• </c><00:15:28.800><c> some</c> aside um support having some aside um support having some [clears throat
• So I definitely support more requirements, though I don't support the changing of the zoning requirement
• Um, so I definitely support more requirements, though I don't support the changing of the zoning requirement
• </c> program has a lot of bipartisan support. program has a lot of bipartisan support.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So we support this bill.
• So we support this bill.
• So we support this bill.
• We do strongly support it.
• We do strongly support it.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We do have a few more green cards and support wishing to speak.
• So I'm pleased to be here to simply support this bill.
• Members, we do have one card present in support.
• Instead of support, we have experienced exclusion.
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak in support of this bill.

Bills: HB113, HB342, HB632, HB690, HB1003, HB1078, HB1132, HB1146

Keywords: grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, special education, due process, local education agency, burden of proof, IEP, education law, data sharing, student information, privacy, education, LA FIRST, foreign adversaries, terrorism, contracting, school funding

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• President, I rise in support of sustaining the governor's veto of House Bill 10.
• I rise in support of sustaining the governor's veto of House Bill 78.
• in support of the governor's<05:20:31.760><c> veto.
• Clerk, please call the roll. message, while the intent to support message, while the intent to support
• </c> agencies, and other stateup supported agencies, and other stateup supported activities. activities

Keywords: 958, all