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• This also allows us to access large amounts of capital.
• us to access large amounts of capital. us to access large amounts of capital.
• <01:12:24.239> throughout be more distributed equally throughout be more distributed equally
• <01:55:38.480> valuation, relatively lower equalized valuation, relatively lower equalized
• equalize valuation per pupil?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <01:00:20.160> Parag<01:00:20.480> general's access to this benefit.
• Parag general's access to this benefit.
• when age plus service equals 90 years. when age plus service equals 90 years.
• the goal is to help them save for retirement. do not have access currently to a do not have access currently
• It requires access bill is very broad.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The Chair will alternate recognitions between the parties, with equal time allocated between the parties
• A woman's testimony is equal to one-half of that of a man.
• are created equal." Not so in Islam. are created equal." Not so in Islam.
• is equal to 1/ half of that of a man. is equal to 1/ half of that of a man.
• I believe that access to food, water, and shelter and safety is a human right.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So what entities have access to the database?
• And if the database is hacked, the only thing they have access to is what?
• Are accessing the data for nefarious reasons.
• Again, our job is to make sure that we're watching who's accessing this...
• Again, our job is to make sure that we're watching who's accessing this...

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So we are already required to provide access to polls, non-discriminatory access to polls.
• They don't have access to easements.
• Uh, the access to property is not always where the line crosses a place they're having to gain access
• Um, it's where it says shall grant access, not shall grant non-discriminatory access. OK.
• access to your pole.

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• is, that should be the ability of the parent to choose that education and have the opportunity to access
• By removing, giving people access to the education... ...your ESA picture by removing giving people access
• We're not keeping our programs up enough to give public schools who are not in these programs equal opportunities
• Programs equal opportunities in education, and I think that we allow people to pack away money not used

Bills: HCR2048

Keywords: elective officers, salary regulation, compensation, Arizona Constitution, voter approval, legislative commission, 1182, all

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• And they take care of these children equally, along with the teachers, the assistants, and the principals
• And I'm going to tell you that in many districts, there's an equal amount of people.
• Do you feel, either of you, that more school employees would be able to have access to the health insurance
• Create another situation, whether in the affordability or access of health care.
• As we all know, employees who have access to health care are healthy employees that come to work.

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• It does not have to be the only factor, but it has to carry equal weight.
• <00:04:58.240> weight but it has to carry equal weight but it has to carry equal weight Minnesota
• legislature right now is to equally legislature right now is to equally consider<00:19:29.159>
• the premium gets their bill and access the premium gets their bill and access to<00:19:33.960>
• other motans who are not able to access other motans who are not able to access this<00:51:03.280

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The Ramps project provides accessibility and ramps to folks across the state.
• Access to those amenities and attractions is what's really important for this division.
• , we do see buildings that are accessible.
• We show them how to access different kinds of assistive technology.
• Is the question, are we accessing federal...? Funds, yes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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• to health care or lose access. access to food in this case.
• It means that that vital component of health and learning is harder to access. Mr.
• And I know the importance of access to health care and healthy food in a rural area.
• Speaker, gentlelady, we thought every state gets an equal share.
• Would we have access to that study that was conducted? Mr.

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• <00:40:29.280> Equally correctional environment. Equally correctional environment.
• I don't know that it's equal.
• I don't know that it's equal.
• I don't know that it's equal.
• average citizen to be able to access. average citizen to be able to access.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We must improve accessibility and community engagement.
• Access to staffing from a staffing agency perspective is difficult.
• And we need more ways to access that information.
• Make sure that we can get access to service right away if there is an assessment.
• So that we can make sure that everybody can access respite.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Removal of dams to allow our native species to access their natural grounds.
• My interpretation of that is that the fee would apply equally to those.
• This literally is equal to that, going to 6,000. Nobody is suggesting going to 6,000.
• This literally is equal to that, going to 6,000. Nobody is suggesting going to 6,000.
• This literally is equal to that, going to 6,000. Nobody is suggesting going to 6,000.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• These rules apply equally to all participants regardless of viewpoints.
• We know that access to child care benefits both employees and employers. The U.S.
• And we know access, it doesn't matter.
• In rural communities, the word access is our number one word.
• We get more access to subsidized care.

Summary: The California State Assembly Select Committee on Child Care Costs held its first hearing to examine the state of child care access, affordability, and provider compensation. Chair Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and other members described child care as essential infrastructure for working families and the economy, noting that costs are unaffordable for many households and that providers are underpaid. Early testimony came from a San Francisco parent, Quinn Chung, who described the difficulty of finding safe care and the financial and career sacrifices caused by lack of child care, and from Tuolumne County provider Anita Viscini, who detailed her monthly costs, low margins, and the need to work weekends and teach CPR classes to make ends meet. Assemblymembers also emphasized the crisis in rural communities and the need for a long-term strategy. The first policy panel featured Jennifer Troia of the California Department of Social Services, Laura Pryor of the California Budget and Policy Center, and Alexa Frankenberg of Child Care Providers United. Troia said the state has nearly doubled child care funding in five years, expanded subsidy slots, and reached a new tentative three-year agreement with providers that includes cost-of-living adjustments, stabilization payments, and continued work on an alternative rate methodology and single rate structure. Pryor argued that despite funding gains, child care remains too expensive, only a fraction of eligible children receive subsidies, and provider wages remain far below comparable jobs, worsening racial and gender inequities. Frankenberg said the tentative agreement is progress but not enough, calling for a true cost-of-care system, fair wages, paid time off, better support for emergency and nontraditional care, and stronger integration of family child care into the mixed-delivery system. Members asked about why the crisis persists, how the alternative methodology will work, how family fees and sliding-scale help are being used, and why middle-income families still struggle. The panel said the problem reflects long-term underinvestment, a broken market, and a system that still leaves many families without access. The committee also heard an economic panel from Ashley Hoffman of the California Chamber of Commerce and Sarah Bone of the Public Policy Institute of California. Hoffman described employer child care benefits and public-private partnership models in other states, including shared-cost programs and local chamber efforts. Bone said child care costs reduce family financial security and labor force participation, especially for mothers of young children, and estimated that if mothers of young children worked at the same rate as mothers of older children, more than 80,000 additional women could be in the workforce each year. In the final panel, parent and provider advocates, including Jennifer Greppie and Black Californians United for Early Care and Education co-founder Keisha Doyle, argued for fully funding child care, ending waiting lists, protecting culturally affirming care, and addressing racial inequities and private equity’s role in the sector.

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• to a computer tablet gaming system or a to a computer tablet gaming system or a phone that allows access
• to the internet phone that allows access to the internet phone that allows access to the internet except
• to the with the following allows access to the with the following allows access to the internet b a
• do you believe in co-equal what co-equal do you believe in co-equal what co-equal do you believe in
• co-equal branches of branches of branches of government okay so why why are we government okay so why

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Is that equally unfair? >> Yes.
• Is that equally unfair? >> Yes.
• an equal playing field. an equal playing field.
• Is that equally unfair? >> Yes.
• equally unfair?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1596, which would raise New Hampshire’s cigarette excise tax from $1.78 per pack to about $2.80, using an inflation-based adjustment since the rate was last set in 2008. Representative Jerry Stringham, the bill’s sponsor, said the measure would keep New Hampshire competitive with neighboring states, generate revenue, and help offset other budget pressures. He also described the bill as repealing an income-based premium charge in Medicaid/CHIP-related programs and restoring cuts to the University System of New Hampshire, arguing that the combined package would still leave the state in a positive fiscal position. He said the tobacco tax increase would likely have some cessation effect but would remain low relative to other New England states, and he cited prior testimony from health groups supporting a larger increase. Members questioned the sponsor about how the new rate was calculated, the prior tobacco tax reduction and restoration, whether tobacco companies would absorb or pass on the tax, and the fiscal note’s estimates for Medicaid premium revenue and UNH funding. Stringham said he used Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation data, that the earlier 10-cent reduction did not produce the expected sales increase, and that the current bill would eliminate the premium charges now in the budget. He later clarified that the Department of Medicaid Services had updated the revenue estimate, but said the bill still showed a surplus overall. He also said the federal government already imposes a $1-per-pack tax and that New Hampshire would remain below neighboring states even after the increase. Two public witnesses testified in opposition to the tax increase. Anna Bettincourt, a tobacco category manager, argued that higher tobacco taxes would unfairly target smokers, reduce New Hampshire’s tax advantage, and likely shift purchases to other states or illicit markets rather than reduce use. She said tobacco companies generally do not lower prices and that Massachusetts’ flavor restrictions had not eliminated sales. In response to questions, she maintained that a smaller increase would still be harmful and that enforcement problems make bans ineffective. The sponsor and some members countered that smokers impose higher health costs and that tobacco taxes are a policy tool for both revenue and public health. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• What is, what are some options for you both to potentially increase access, if that's what you'd like
• uh, Representative Baca's point earlier, how do we do that well and make sure that students have access
• But the other piece uh that I mentioned earlier is access to other things.
• The discrepancies in access to those kinds of programs both affect the, the programming offered.
• that's mandated and mandated usually equals money involved.

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• grant from the Protech program, but this administration refuses to sign the grant agreement to allow access
• We were to have co-equal branches of government with checks and balances, not rubber stamps.
• First among those co-equal branches is the legislative branch, Congress, us.
• All areas of the country do not have local access to all the aggregate, cement, and cement and asphalt
• These bridges provide access to the capital of the Navajo Nation.

Keywords: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, IIJA, bipartisan infrastructure, funding flexibility, NEPA, environmental reviews, bureaucratic delays, federal funding, infrastructure investment

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, discussing the ongoing implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Chairman Capito highlighted the bipartisan nature of the legislation and the necessity of refining existing provisions to ensure effective delivery of transportation projects. Notable emphasis was placed on the need for flexibility in funding to address inflation impacts and delays caused by bureaucratic hurdles, especially relating to environmental reviews under NEPA. Witnesses from state transportation agencies provided valuable insights into real-world challenges faced in project execution, ultimately underscoring the importance of continuous federal support for infrastructure development. The discussion also touched on the broader implications of federal funding freezes by the previous administration, which have reportedly hindered several ongoing and planned projects. This issue raised significant concern among committee members, who urged the need for reliable funding and the removal of unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles that could cause delays in project implementation. The meeting concluded with a commitment from the members to work collaboratively to overcome these challenges and ensure a smooth path forward for critical infrastructure investments.

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• I'm proud to say in the past two years, we've added 742 new producers into our program, equaling 677,000
• Equally important is working closely with our partners and stakeholders.
• And I'd like to note we continue to break down barriers or any regulatory barriers for people accessing
• The only things that we ask those people accessing our public lands are to once again be mindful of the
• The only things that we ask those people accessing our public lands are to once again be mindful of the

Summary: The committee meeting began with quorum, member introductions, and an overview of the Agriculture, Environment, and General Government budget process. The chair emphasized using the committee resource book and performance metrics to review the base budget and invited members to identify areas of interest for later discussion. Members were also reminded about appearance forms and speaking procedures. Wes Gregory of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services presented on agricultural best management practices and water policy. He said the office had updated all nine commodity BMP manuals and added a manual for small farms and livestock, expanded enrollment by 742 producers covering 677,000 acres, and used GIS and data analysis to target areas such as the Indian River Lagoon. He also described cost-share projects, a new field application for enrollment and inspections, cross-training staff, and a request for $20 million for regional water quality projects. Members asked about BMP enrollment, compliance, and enforcement; Gregory said noncompliance is uncommon and cases can be referred to DEP. Adam Blaylock of DEP reviewed environmental grant programs, saying the state has appropriated $2.9 billion since 2018 for water quality projects, with about 1,100 projects reducing nitrogen and phosphorus statewide. He described the Water Quality Improvement Grant, Indian River Lagoon, Biscayne Bay, Springs, Alternative Water Supply, and Resilient Florida programs, including a planned public dashboard and a water-quality monitoring portal. Senators asked about the application window, award timing, and the high cost of septic-to-sewer conversions, with Blaylock estimating a blended average of about $35,000 per home. Chief Conservation Officer George Worthing of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission then presented on invasive animal control. He discussed prevention, risk screening, law enforcement at ports, public outreach programs such as the Python Challenge, Lionfish Challenge, and Exotic Pet Amnesty Program, and early detection tools like the Ive Got One reporting system. He also described control efforts for Burmese pythons, tegus, and lionfish, along with research and partner coordination. Members asked about the most harmful invasive species and whether iguanas may be taken; Worthing said iguanas are open for take, subject to other laws. The meeting ended after members briefly identified priorities such as water quality, recreation water quality, sustainability, sea level rise, and septic-to-sewer infrastructure, and the committee adjourned without any formal votes.

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• privately owned land shall be exchanged for federally owned land in the same state of approximately equal
• to given such rights as may be necessary to assure<00:01:24.079> adequate<00:01:24.680> access
• <00:01:25.040> to<00:01:25.360> State<00:01:25.680> such assure adequate access
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• value under authorities available equal value under authorities available to<00:01:44.320> the

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up HF 1425, which would prohibit the sale of state-owned school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the federal government and instead require a land trade. Representative Skraba argued the federal wilderness law requires an exchange, not a sale, and said the state should trade Boundary Waters school trust lands for federal lands elsewhere, citing potential benefits for logging, mining, and school trust revenue. He said the current proposed sale price was too low and moved to lay the bill over for possible inclusion in a future bill. Later, he withdrew a DE1 amendment and instead moved to re-refer the bill to the Education Finance Committee, but that motion failed. Testimony was largely opposed to the bill. Aaron Vandal of the Office of School Trust Lands said the exchange option was no longer viable, that the lands have produced no revenue for education for decades, and that selling them is the trust’s last opportunity to generate returns for schoolchildren. Bob Meyer of the DNR supported Vandal’s position and said the agency could not negotiate mineral rights in the way suggested. Aon Clems of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy and Amanda Hefner of Save the Boundary Waters both opposed HF 1425, though they emphasized different reasons: Clems argued a sale best fulfills the state’s fiduciary duty to maximize long-term returns for education, while Hefner said a sale would harm public education funding, align with the trust’s original purpose, and help consolidate federal ownership in the wilderness. Members then questioned the valuation and the practical differences between a sale and an exchange. Representative Jacob challenged the low per-acre price and asked about the federal government’s set-aside amount, while Representative Fischer asked how the appraisal was determined. DNR lands and minerals director Joe Henderson explained the valuation came from an independent appraiser, was based on the wilderness restrictions and lack of development potential, and was from a 2020 appraisal that is now being updated. Representative Schultz supported the sale approach and said the state should not transfer the land at such a low price. The committee did not advance the bill to the Education Finance Committee.