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• Representative David Vieira. Sorry, Mr. Chairman. I'm here. Slow on the draw. Glad to have you.
• Representative David Vieira. Representative David Vieira. Senator Michael J. Barrett.
• David Slattery. Christina Pappas. Thomas Moreau. Thank you. Karima Lewis. Ms. Moreau. Present.
• David Wheaton. Suzanne Taylor. Kate Fox. Senator, Kate Fox will be joining late. Okay.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution met without a quorum, so the gathering remained unofficial and no minutes were approved or formal votes taken. Chair Senator Paul Mark conducted roll call, then moved to updates and presentations from House co-chair Representative Sean Garballey, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism Director Sheila Green, and Revolution 250’s Jonathan Lane. Representative Garballey highlighted the recent Patriots’ Day and Lexington-Concord commemorations, calling them highly successful, and noted that the House’s supplemental budget included $15 million for 250th anniversary events. Director Green gave a broad Massachusetts 250 update, emphasizing the large turnout for April commemorations, upcoming events including Fall River, Bunker Hill, Flag Day, Charlestown’s parade, Gloucester’s reenactment, and Newburyport’s parade, plus ongoing initiatives such as Museums 250, Lunch and Learns, grant programs, podcasts, and partnerships with sports teams, museums, and state agencies. She also reported 131 applications for FY26 grants totaling $7.5 million, with $2 million available for awards. Jonathan Lane described Revolution 250’s work supporting local commemorations across the Commonwealth, including Chelsea Creek, Monotomy, Hingham, Pittsfield, Plymouth, and other communities, and praised local legislators’ involvement. He previewed major upcoming Bunker Hill and Charlestown events, the Gloucester reenactment, the 250th Revolution 250 podcast episode featuring Rick Atkinson, Knox Trail programming, and the start of Massachusetts 250 events in 2026. The meeting ended with thanks to the presenters and a note that the commission would likely reconvene after July 4.

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• Up next, we have David Gardner with the Florida Bankers Association, waving in support.
• Up next, we have Marty Coley with David H. Melvin, Inc., waving in support.
• Up next, we have Vance Cooley with David H. Melvin. Waving in support. Up next, we have Mary...
• Up next, we have David Micah Jr. with the Florida Hospital Association.
• [unclear: situation] Next, we have David Micah Jr. with the Florida Hospital Association, waving in support

Summary: The Commerce Committee met with a quorum and heard three bills. First, CS/HB 515 on the Uniform Commercial Code was presented as a Florida Bar-backed update creating a new chapter to address digital assets and ledger technologies, including rules for perfection of security interests and lien priorities involving items such as Bitcoin. The bill drew support from the Florida Bar’s business law section and the Florida Bankers Association, had no amendments or opposition, and was reported favorably after a unanimous roll call. The committee then heard HB 1427 on rural communities, a broad package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a rural resource directory, a Renaissance grant program, a rural arterial road monetization program, housing and school support measures, and new health care grant programs for telehealth, staffing, training, and mobile units. Sponsors and many local officials, economic development groups, chambers, utilities, and other organizations testified in strong support, emphasizing infrastructure, workforce, housing, and health care needs in rural Florida. Members from both parties praised the bill’s focus on rural counties, and it was reported favorably. Finally, HB 299 on elevator accessibility requirements would allow an additional shorter interior support well in elevators while keeping the existing 42-inch support well requirement, with the goal of improving accessibility and flexibility for building owners. The National Elevator Industry supported the measure, there was no opposition or amendment, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then adjourned.

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• The Chair calls David.
• The Chair calls David Stout.
• The Chair calls David Stout.
• The Chair calls David Stout.
• The Chair calls David Stout.

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223, HB323, HB524, HB530, HB636, HB762, HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation

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• Representative David Gottfried from District 40B please come forward and take the oath of office.
• 22.920> will<00:02:23.200> representative<00:02:24.080> elect<00:02:24.680> David
• all will representative elect David all will representative elect David godfried<00:02:25.720>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Jay Dean - Hubert Vo - Jessica González - Vikki Goodwin - Andy Hopper - Matt Morgan - Dennis Paul David
• The Chair calls David Bullduck.
• We have you registered, David Bolduc, Office of Public Insurance Counsel, neutral on SB 458, is that
• My name is David Bolduc. I'm the Public Insurance Counsel.

Bills: HB345, HB721, HB2580, SB815, HB3057, HB4603, HB3233, SB495, HB3863, HB3914, HB4570, HB5099, HB5173, SB458

Keywords: insurance, appraisal process, disputed losses, residential property, policyholder rights, insurer obligations, natural disasters, appraisal expenses, umpire selection, policyholder, insurer, umpire, claims management, health care, cost disclosure, benefit plan, administrators, traumatic brain injury, health benefit plans, insurance coverage

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• And I do want to say thank you to my sheriff, David Charles, behind me.
• thank you to my sheriff, uh David thank you to my sheriff, uh David Charles,<00:32:32.080> behind
• <00:49:19.240> Um<00:49:19.560> for Sheriff David Charles today.
• Um for Sheriff David Charles today.
• currently held by Representative David currently held by Representative David Hill.<00:49:46.800

Bills: HB339

Keywords: Civil Air Patrol, CAP, emergency leave, job protection, employment discrimination, leave of absence, volunteer service, emergency response, Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, state employee leave, military leave, public employees, local government employers, reinstatement rights, seniority protection, unpaid leave, Meeting Start 00:00:03 Roll Call 00:00:14 Discussion of Local Law Enforcement Issues 00:03:08 Discussion of Civil Air Patrol Employment Protections 00:50:46 Adjournment 01:06:07, 958, all

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• Excuse Greg Davids, I guess he said there's no excuse. Oh, okay.
• Yes, Chair Davids, Chair Gomez, and members, I'm Gail Mikolich, Chief Operating Officer of Northeast
• Do, good morning, Co-Chairs Davids and Gomez, and members of the committee.
• Madden, overall, you support the Davids bill?
• I’m always looking for a chance to support a Davids bill, Mr. Chair. Thank you.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• David. David Cook, I'll be the state government relations director at the Alzheimer's Association.
• discussion of the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Arkansas state plan, Exhibit F, and we'll bring up David
• Thank you so much, David.
• I have a question for David. Regarding the BOLD funding, is this money still available nationally?
• David, I applaud you and admire you for all the things that you've said and how you've kept all of us

Summary: The Arkansas Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Advisory Council met with legislative members and agency, advocacy, and provider representatives present. The council adopted its rules and procedures, approved the prior meeting minutes, and authorized the co-chairs to approve special expenses. Members then heard an extensive update on the state Alzheimer’s plan and current developments in diagnosis, treatment, research, caregiving, and workforce issues. David Cook of the Alzheimer’s Association described major changes since the first state plan, including the growth of blood-based biomarkers, broader access to amyloid PET scans, and the availability of disease-slowing treatments such as Leqembi and Kisunla. He emphasized that Arkansas still faces major barriers in rural areas, including limited provider awareness, insurance coverage concerns, shortages of specialists, and long wait times for memory care and infusion services. He also highlighted caregiver burden, the need for better education and care navigation, and new efforts such as a dementia resource center pilot with UAMS, respite grants, and workforce training. Members discussed the importance of public education on brain health, diet, exercise, and risk reduction, as well as the need to collaborate with chronic disease partners and improve outreach to primary care providers. The council approved four proposed focus areas for the next state plan: advancing risk reduction, brain health, early detection and diagnosis; strengthening family caregiver support; improving access to diagnostics and treatment; and supporting access and quality of care, including workforce training and crisis response. Members also discussed possible legislative or statutory changes to keep the council active and engaged, and they agreed to pursue a future meeting in August, tentatively August 12 in Hot Springs, with additional meetings under consideration for later in the month. The meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• The chair calls David Leed. David Leed. The chair calls Michael Ryan Joyce. Michael Ryan Joyce.
• David, state your name, who you're with, and your position on the bill. Yes, Chairman.
• I'm David Leed, Director of Government Affairs for the Dallas Builders Association, and we are here today
• David probably has a better answer dealing with these boots on the ground, but I will say, first of all
• So, yes, under those circumstances we're seeing—David, help me with this—they don't have adequate police

Bills: SB32, SB464, SB996, SB1163, SB1173, SB1277, SB1452, SB1453, SB1548, SB1882, SB1883, SB2016, SB 32

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school

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• Jim Carmen, chair calls David Lead. David Leed chair calls Michael Ryan Joyce, Michael Ryan Joyce.
• Uh, David, you said your name, who you're with position on the bill.
• Yes, Chairman, David Lady, uh, director of government affairs for the Dallas Builders Association, and
• David probably have a better answer dealing with these boots on the ground, but I will say, you know,
• So you have circumstances where cities will say that, David, help me with this, they don't have adequate

Bills: SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school

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• DAVID WESCOTT, MANAGER OF HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS AT THE CORPORATION.
• SO I'M TALKING ABOUT RENTAL PROGRAMS AND MY COLLEAGUE DAVID WILL TALK ABOUT HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS.
• WE HAVE MANY HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS, DAVID WESCOTT WILL TALK ABOUT THOSE.
• I WILL GO THROUGH THE LAST TWO, WE WANT TO GET TO DAVID.
• WEBSITE OR ANYTHING BUT WE ARE HAPPY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND BEFORE I GIVE IT UP TO DAVID

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Would David Doran and Mark McNeely please come up to the test fires?
• Would David Doran and Mark McNeely please come up to the testifiers?
• David, if you can introduce yourself and start your testimony. Yeah, I'm David Dorne.
• David, if you can introduce yourself and start your testimony. Yeah, I'm David Dorne.
• and start your testimony yeah I'm David and start your testimony yeah I'm David Dorne<00:38:10.760

Keywords: 1183, house

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• OK, not seeing any, Chair calls David Bolduc.
• We have you registered David Bolduc, Office of Public Insurance Council, neutral, SB 458.
• My name is David Bolduc. I'm the Public Insurance Counsel.
• David Bolduc: No, sir, I don't. My impression is that it wouldn't affect it.

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• David would also refuse to take his medications and did not believe he was ill.
• He has been a son David is one of them.
• Since then, David has spiraled out of control. David lives day to day, tormented by his own mind.
• David presently is roaming the streets of downtown Duluth.
• Because David suffers from 2017.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• include the following people: Christopher Williston from the Independent Bankers Association of Texas, David
• Our next panelist is David Courageous, representing the Texas Credit Union Association.
• My name is David Courageous. I am testifying on behalf of the Texas Credit Union Association.
• We show David Courageous registered as David Courageous.
• My name is David Courageous, I'm the General Counsel at University Federal Credit Union here in Austin

Bills: HB245, HB245, HB700, HB2783, HB3526, HB3900, HB4061, HB4124, HB4166, HB4395, HB4534, HB4609, HB4641, HB4736, HB4738, HB4739, HB4945, HB5015, HJR175

Keywords: property tax, delinquent taxes, ad valorem, penalties, interest cap, military service, retirement, law enforcement, custodial officer, Employees Retirement System, commercial financing, brokers, registration, disclosures, finance, consumer protection, fees, deferred compensation, automatic participation, county employees

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• David P. Alvardo Jr. followed by Jason W. Wolford. Are any of these individuals here?
• you it John Abbot followed by David you it John Abbot followed by David P<00:38:02.720> Alvarado
• David P. Alvarado Jr. in opposition.
• <00:56:17.720> P opposition after John Abbott David P opposition after John Abbott David P
• <00:56:25.599> P opposition yes thank you uh David P opposition yes thank you uh David P a

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up SB 547 on water conservation, a deferred agenda item that had already been considered by the other joint committees and received no public testimony. The chair recommended adopting Department of Taxation and Department of Health amendments, passing the bill, and adding a defective date of July 1, 2050. The committee voted to adopt the recommendation; the vice chair voted yes, two senators were excused, and the recommendation was adopted. The main hearing focused on SB 1030, which would define election fraud intimidation to include carrying any firearm or weapon at or near a voter service center, place of deposit, or polling place. Testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill duplicated existing sensitive-places law, raised Second Amendment concerns, and could create confusion for lawful concealed carry holders using ballot drop boxes. A smaller number of supporters, including gun violence prevention advocates and labor representatives, argued the measure would improve voter safety. The committee heard more than 1,560 total testimonies for the hearing overall, and for SB 1030 staff noted over 10 in support and over 80 in opposition; no vote on SB 1030 was taken in the portion provided. The committee then heard SB 38, which would extend Hawaii’s ban on high-capacity magazines from pistols to any firearm with a detachable magazine over 10 rounds. Supporters, including the Department of Law Enforcement, Moms Demand Action, Everytown, Brady, and other gun violence prevention advocates, said the bill would close a loophole, improve consistency in the law, and reduce the harm caused by mass shootings. Opponents, including gun owners, veterans, and Second Amendment advocates, argued the bill would criminalize lawful owners, be difficult to enforce, and would not reduce crime. The committee reported receiving over 40 testimonies in support and over 400 in opposition. Finally, the committee began SB 401, which would add rifles capable of firing .50 caliber or higher ammunition to the list of prohibited weapons, excluding antiques and muzzle loaders. HPD and Everytown testified in support, describing the weapons as military-grade and dangerous, while Jerry Yuan and others opposed the bill, saying it was overbroad and would sweep in firearms and ammunition types that are not used in crime. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 401, before any committee action or vote on that measure.

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• Osborne, Speaker Pro Tem David Meade, Supreme Court justices, legislators, state employees, and everyone
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• Osborne, Speaker<00:02:43.040> Pro<00:02:43.360> Tim<00:02:43.599> David<00:02:
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• Supreme Court Speaker Pro Tim David me, Supreme Court justices,<00:02:45.840> legislators,<00:

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 06:11 Orders of the Day 06:59 HB 7 07:15 HB 48 17:57 HB 266 20:32 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 22:33 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 31:03 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 33:29 ConC/Rules Report 36:49 Floor Amendments 37:57 Adjournment 38:24, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, approved the prior journal, and received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 18 and 132 and requested concurrence. The chamber also suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. Later, the Committee on Committees and Rules reported referrals of several bills and resolutions to standing committees and posted House Bills 49, 66, 139, and 313 for future consideration. The main floor action centered on House Bill 7, relating to school bus safety. The bill would create a voluntary, violator-funded stop-arm camera program for school buses, with civil penalties of $300 for a first offense and $500 for repeat offenses, due process appeal rights, and possible registration consequences for nonpayment. Members from both parties spoke in support, including one member who described being injured after getting off a school bus. The House passed HB 7 by a vote of 78-15. The House also passed House Bill 48, which updates and modernizes statutes governing the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy without expanding scope of practice, and House Bill 266, which adds audiologists and speech-language pathologists as eligible credentials under the Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund. Both bills passed unanimously, 95-0. The chamber then handled motions and announcements, including withdrawal of House Bill 105, notice of several committee meetings, and a resolution recognizing the last day of February as a day to honor Black women; that resolution was introduced and discussed but no final vote was taken in the transcript. The House adjourned until 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

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• My name is David Kaysen.
• The chair calls David Kessler.
• The Chair calls David Case.
• Once again, my name is David Kazin. I am a family lawyer.
• The Chair calls David Kessler.

Bills: HCR10, HB1814, HB2160, HB2353, HB2643, HB2971, HB3282, HB3382, HB3996, HB4507, HB4509, HB4805, HB5551, HB1863, HCR10

Keywords: family abduction, child safety, custodial rights, parental kidnapping, awareness day, marriage license, informal marriage, family code, identity verification, child support, family law, child custody, court interview, parent-child relationship, child welfare, attorney ad litem, compensation, legal representation, government entity, HB 2643

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• Earlier this morning, I did see David Fores and Ken Kajihara, who are involved in the program.
• morning,<00:03:29.840> I<00:03:30.080> did<00:03:30.239> see<00:03:30.640> David
• >> Earlier this morning, I did see David >> Earlier this morning, I did see David Fores

Bills: SB2350, SB2349, SB2178, SB2101, SB2373, SB2905, SB3231, SB3296, SB2704, SB3162, SB2885, SB2174, SB3256, SB2333, SB2713, SB2100, SB3012, SB2805, SB2102, SB2478, SB2103, SB3233, SB2678, SB2461, SB2645, SB3247, SB2005, SB2022, SB2083, SB2128, SB2130, SB2240, SB2306, SB2547, SB2603, SB2756, SB2782, SB2818, SB2944, SB2982, SB2986, SB3022, SB3031, SB3032, SB3035, SB3053, SB3288, SB2435, SB2970, SB2938, SB3110, SB3251, SB3322, SB2068, SB2268, SB3046, SB2526, SB2231, SB2448, SB2567, SB3095, SB3264, SB3131, SB3069, SB3180, SB2119, SB2137, SB2209, SB2180, SB2949, SB2431, SB2410, SB3199, SB3245, SB2274, SB2277, SB2175, SB2080, SB2799, SB2491, SB2310, SB2489, SB2925, SB2709, SB17, SB2227, SB2887, SB2006

Keywords: agriculture, aquaculture, livestock, agribusiness, Department of Agriculture, regulatory functions, employee benefits, restorative practices, sustainability, environmental stewardship, local food systems, Native Hawaiian, workforce development, industrial hemp, Hawaii, Native Hawaiian practices, regulation, cultural stewardship, economic development, organic waste

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• On a number of occasions, King David calls you his fortress, his hiding place, and his refuge.
• On a number of occasions, King<00:06:17.120> David<00:06:17.440> calls<00:06:17.759>
• you<00:06:17.919> his<00:06:18.160> fortress,<00:06:18.880> his King David
• calls you his fortress, his King David calls you his fortress, his hiding<00:06:19.520> place,

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 1012, house, all