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• Um, I'll just read the mission statement and then we'll, uh, talk about what our agenda is for today,
• The mission statement is the following: at the direction of the chairman of the Election Law Committee
• 00:03:44.799> to<00:03:45.000> this One of the things that we're considering in the mission
• statement is uh legal in the mission statement is uh legal precedence<00:05:30.520> and<00:05
• <02:21:03.000> issues the border control issues the border control issues with<02:21:05.880

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• Now, I was an air traffic controller in the Navy for four years.
• <02:37:54.600> airplanes, while I was trying to control airplanes, while I was trying to control
• Why can't you as a legislator get that under control? Why can't you stop it?'
• under control? Why can't you stop it?" under control? Why can't you stop it?"
• our solemn mission. Thank you, Mr. our solemn mission. Thank you, Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The second is the report on internal control over financial reporting.
• Fourth is to obtain an understanding of internal controls over federal programs.
• Their eligibility system controls whether or not that case remains open.
• It's basically a control issue.
• that evaluation of the internal controls.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• If you have your retirement invested in anything that is controlled by or under the jurisdiction of the
• The CCP controls everything. Choosing to invest in Communist China threatens our national security.
• The TikTok bill, for example, was crafted to require full divestiture of CCP control.
• That one individual controls the entire outcome of the board and the company.
• It also seems to be a vehicle for party control inside private companies.

Keywords: Chinese Communist Party, retirement security, investment risks, SEC enforcement, Bipartisan action

Summary: The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.

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• For us, it means continuing to evolve in ways that stay true to the mission of meeting the needs of North
• Again, that economic mobility, which is so core to the land-grant mission.
• This is about clarifying the mission alignment and a common vision for the future, input on that theme
• Missional boundaries have blurred as institutions have expanded into overlapping program areas.
• We've actually even gone to the accreditation entities, HLC, and asked if this is giving up control of

Keywords: 908, all

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• The committees under the DFL control have said this isn't important enough.
• The committees under the DFL control The committees under the DFL control have<00:22:31.280>
• Department of Admin, Gambling Control Department of Admin, Gambling Control Board,<01:30:38.840>
• And the commanding code of the mission that was told to the Hmong men and women at that time was that
• And the commanding code of the mission And the commanding code of the mission that<01:52:42.320>

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened under a call, established a quorum, received a chaplain’s prayer and the pledge, and then proceeded through routine business. Members adopted the committee reports except those relating to Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, gave second reading to Senate File 203 and several House files, and referred Senate File 5200 to Rules and Administration. The chamber also adopted a motion to return Senate File 4390 from the general orders calendar to the Finance Committee. The main floor activity centered on a series of motions to send withdrawn executive appointments back to their originating committees under Senate Rule 8.2. Senator Putnam moved to return appointments from the Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee, including the Board of Animal Health, the Veterans Affairs commissioner, and the Rural Finance Authority. Senator Swadzinski moved a similar action for Education Policy appointments, and Senator Her did so for Environment, Climate, and Legacy appointments, including the DNR commissioner, the PCA commissioner, the Clean Water Council, and related boards. Senator Wicklund later moved to return Health and Human Services appointments, including the Children, Youth and Families commissioner, Health commissioner, VNSHUR Board, and EMS director. These motions prompted extended debate. Supporters of returning the appointments argued that the Senate has a constitutional advice-and-consent duty and that committee hearings should occur before floor consideration. Opponents, mainly Republicans, argued that sending the appointments back without floor action avoided accountability and transparency, especially in light of fraud concerns in state programs and agencies. Some authors said hearings had not yet been scheduled or that the committee process should come first; others noted at least one hearing had already occurred on a health nomination. The debate repeatedly focused on whether the Senate was fulfilling its constitutional role or delaying confirmation review. Roll-call votes were requested on the appointment motions. The Putnam, Swadzinski, Her, and Wicklund motions were each adopted by narrow 34-33 margins, returning the appointments to committee rather than leaving them on the confirmation calendar for floor action.

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• So outbreaks are very, very expensive to control without the Vaccine Association.
• So what we do is we have very, very tight controls of inventory and fiscal management.
• Um, so we are vigilant about controlling the waste.
• We would need those additional funds for outbreak control, as mentioned.
• We do not have them replace any vaccine for circumstances beyond their control.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I do not control the child advocate. I do not direct the child advocate.
• We do not, by design, by legislative design, control that agency. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• We do not have control over our caseloads across the state.
• Bowen mentioned, we do not control that increase.
• Supreme Court and its constitutional mission to administer our state courts.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first heard an Aging and Long-Term Services Department budget presentation comparing the LFC and executive recommendations. The main differences were in the Aging Network, Adult Protective Services, Program Support, and Long-Term Care Division, especially the executive’s proposed $10 million infusion into the Kiki Savadra Senior Dignity Fund and $6.2 million for expanding New Mexico Care. LFC staff explained that the committee recommendation was lower in general fund and fund-balance use, while the executive emphasized rising senior population needs, meal and transportation costs, and the cost savings of keeping older adults at home. The secretary also reviewed the department’s special requests, including the conference on aging, outreach, emergency preparedness, and the Kiki fund, and described New Mexico Care’s growth, its evaluation results, and the department’s plan to separate Kiki into its own accounting fund. Members largely focused on senior services, rural meal delivery, transportation, caregiver support, and the Kiki fund. Several members urged stronger support for non-metro aging providers and for New Mexico Care, citing its role in keeping seniors out of nursing homes and the program’s reported savings and outcomes. Questions also covered eligibility, background checks for caregivers, respite care, dementia and Alzheimer’s screening, and whether Kiki funds can support home modifications such as ramps. The committee then voted to adopt the LFC recommendation with one executive language change: adding the executive’s page 14 language allowing an additional 12.5% distribution for initial payments to aging network providers at the start of FY27. Representative Dow opposed the motion. The committee then moved to the Attorney General’s budget. LFC staff explained that the office’s budget relies heavily on the Consumer Settlement Fund, with both recommendations reducing general fund revenue while increasing settlement-fund use, and that performance measures were in consensus. The Attorney General said the office was not seeking more general fund, but wanted greater ability to use funds it recovers. He highlighted major consumer and public safety work, including litigation against major social media and AI platforms, a case involving Snapchat and child exploitation/extortion, the statewide crime gun intelligence center, efforts to address oilfield theft, work on missing and murdered Indigenous persons, and efforts to protect federal funds coming into New Mexico.

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• complicated accounting changes in our state constitution and our budget, you eliminate any spending limit controlling
• was their ability to plan, to save for the future, because there were things that were out of their control
• . ...future because there were things that were out of their control, and the fact that they had that
• We can't control what will come, but we can control what happens today.
• and strengthening the partnership between California and Asia, including on our most recent trade mission

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The SMART program is designed as a cost control mechanism.
• And we help households take control of their energy and create a more affordable and flexible grid for
• And we have households take control of their energy and create a more affordable and flexible grid for
• all Massachusetts residents. take control of their energy and create a more affordable and flexible
• And what we mean there is basically using dynamic controls on the grid so that projects can be curtailed

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on ways Massachusetts can accelerate solar deployment, lower costs, and preserve reliability as electricity demand rises and federal support for solar and other renewables changes. Chair Creem opened by emphasizing solar’s role in meeting climate mandates and peak demand, citing June heat-wave data showing behind-the-meter solar reduced wholesale prices and saved ratepayers money. Commissioner Elizabeth Mahoney of DOER said Massachusetts has grown from 3 MW of solar in 2008 to 3.5 GW today, highlighted SMART 3.0 as a flexible, evergreen incentive program, and said DOER is working on updated rates, interconnection reforms, flexible interconnection, net crediting, and a petition to the DPU to speed implementation. She also said Massachusetts joined the lawsuit over canceled federal Solar for All funding. Committee members and witnesses discussed several policy changes to speed projects before federal tax credits expire, including automated permitting, remote inspections, faster interconnection, and changes to caps on municipal and regional solar development. Senator Barrett pressed Mahoney on whether the 10 MW municipal cap and regional caps should be lifted, and on whether the state should increase its solar tax credit to offset the loss of the federal residential credit. Mahoney said the municipal cap should be revisited and that interconnection cost allocation and other market issues need to be worked out before lifting broader caps. She also said DOER is open to automated permitting and is already developing a permitting portal under the 2024 climate law. Industry and advocacy witnesses largely supported streamlining measures. Sunrun’s Bronte Payne urged removal of a proposed requirement that all net-metered facilities enroll in SMART, and recommended automated permitting, remote inspections, flexible interconnection, better hosting-capacity information, consumer protections, and continued support for Connected Solutions and virtual power plants. Permit Power’s Hannah Bernbaum and Solar App’s Matthew McAllister argued that smart permitting and remote inspections can significantly reduce soft costs and delays, with McAllister saying Solar App now operates in over 320 jurisdictions and saves about three weeks on average. They said remote inspections are already common and can be done safely with photos, video, and qualified third parties. Community solar and clean energy advocates, including CCSA’s Kate Daniel and Vote Solar’s Lindsay Griffin, supported a 10 GW solar target by 2035, a higher refundable state tax credit for low-income households, interconnection reforms, flexible interconnection, and preserving the option to build outside SMART so projects can retain renewable energy certificates. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and members requested follow-up materials and draft language from witnesses.

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• It's a little bit of overreach, but I think we can get this under control, and I don't think the insurance
• And the last time I think that a different party was in control of this body was in the late '60s.
• The Senate did have a time from 1990 to 1992 was under Senate control.
• The cities should have the right for local control to be able to... ...the cities should have the right
• for local control to be able to put the photo radar in if they want to or not.

Bills: SB1010, SB1024, SB1205, SB1232, SB1366, SB1552, SB1624, SCM1002, SCM1006, SCR1004

Keywords: Charlie Kirk, Loop 202, Arizona highways, transportation, renaming, roadable aircraft, registration, vehicle title, license plates, aviation safety, motor vehicle booting, private property, fees, dispute process, regulations, outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting

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• has $25 million in recurring funding going to The Department of Health to carry on some of those missions
• Control. I move for questions. Representative Fugate, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• If valuations move up, there's local control written into this to where if the taxing authority wishes
• If the additional valuations are higher, this just puts the control back to the local people to know
• I do have control over that, since, of my husband's will.

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• The clerk will read: Assembly Bill 230 by Assembly Member Ransom and others, enacting their pest control
• AB 230 is a straightforward bill that extends the sunset of Pierce's disease control program and the
• Colleagues, I rise to present Assembly Bill 1204, the Local Control Funding Formula Reform Act.
• who have spent some time in local agencies, education, K through 12, are familiar with the local control
• This bill attempts to revisit that, to make some changes to the local control funding formula, to make

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, offered a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on guest introductions recognizing visitors, community college delegations, students, caregivers, a retired Assembly staff member, and a championship high school football team. Members also observed an adjournment in memory for Alex Preddy, a VA nurse killed in Minnesota, and later for Kathy Wooten and Rowena Ramos. The chamber then moved through the daily file and third reading file, with several items passed, retained, or continued. Among the bills taken up, AB 34 on renewable portfolio standard exemptions for publicly owned utilities passed 55-0; AB 35 to accelerate implementation of Proposition 4 climate resilience funds passed 62-0; AB 52 on food and agriculture equity passed 50-6; AB 72 creating an EV economic opportunity zone passed 58-0; AB 96 removing a diploma requirement for Medi-Cal peer support specialists passed 55-0; AB 230 extending Pierce’s disease control programs passed 64-0; AB 277 requiring background checks for behavioral health employees passed 59-0; AB 647 clarifying a county RV disposal pilot passed 54-0; AB 664 authorizing limited bachelor’s programs at Southwestern Community College passed 60-1; AB 673 creating a support grant for unaccompanied homeless youth passed 55-1; AB 710 on dynamic electricity pricing passed 54-0; AB 748 streamlining pre-approved housing plans passed 65-0; AB 767 expanding protections around sexually violent predator placements near schools and daycares passed 65-0; AB 883 protecting officials’ personal information from data brokers passed 66-0; AB 946 expanding 30x30 conservation efforts to urban areas passed 65-0; AB 1054 creating a deferred retirement option program for CHP and Cal Fire passed 61-1; AB 1070 on missing middle housing code simplification passed 66-0; AB 1159 strengthening student data privacy passed 54-4; AB 1204 revising the Local Control Funding Formula passed 54-1; AB 1265 extending the historic building tax credit passed 64-0; AB 1349 banning speculative ticketing passed 61-0; AB 1359 allowing seniors 80+ to opt out of jury service without a doctor’s note passed 67-1; AB 643 on organic waste procurement credits passed 48-4; AB 685 creating a small business resiliency fund passed 63-0; AB 714 tightening oversight of commercial driving programs passed 65-1; and AB 805 establishing a youth apprenticeship bridge program passed 66-0. Several other items were passed and retained or continued without debate. Debate on AB 1054 drew the sharpest disagreement, with opponents warning about pension costs and supporters arguing it would help retain experienced CHP officers and firefighters. AB 767 also prompted strong comments about public safety and placement of sexually violent predators in rural communities. On AB 1349, supporters from both parties backed the anti-speculative ticketing bill as consumer protection, while AB 664 drew support from members emphasizing access to higher education in underserved regions. The Assembly then adjourned until January 29, 2026, after announcing upcoming session dates and recording a few vote changes from the dais.

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• There's also institutional knowledge at the Department of Energy that is at a kind of a mission.
• So hopefully, in thinking about the options here, the current options are we have no control over this
• So, on one end, you have really no controls, and on the other end, we've seen in this state where you
• Smaller fires within the Bernalillo County area that were thankfully able to be put under control, that
• We are a political subdivision of the state within the Rio Grande Valley, and we provide flood control

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• Together they control over 80% of the market.
• So this control is an inherent conflict of interest. The PBMs are playing both sides of the coin.
• They're setting the prices that they are paying other pharmacies to dispense, but they're also controlling
• No elevators were working, temperature control systems were down, and vulnerable residents were trapped
• Control space, also SB 732 is not.

Bills: SB502, SB513, SB622, SB670, SB731, SB732, SB916, SB961, SB1122

Keywords: SB 502, Texas peace officers, Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC Office of Inspector General, OIG investigators, law enforcement classification, Schedule C, state employee benefits, injury benefits, peace officer status, commissioned officers, state auditor classification, Government Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, human services, health and human services, law enforcement compensation, public employee benefits, Texas state law enforcement, child welfare

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• new mothers who want to breastfeed their babies but are unable to due to circumstances beyond their control
• The Milk Bank helps these mothers and babies by providing their children Control.
• babies the healthy start in life that they deserve, and wish them continued success in their important mission
• We are also the only state in the Northeast that has a Republican-controlled State Senate.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received committee reports from Banking and Insurance and Judiciary. Several leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber took up calendar and procedural motions, including re-referrals and tabling actions on multiple bills. House Bill 1102 and Senate Bill 911 were re-referred to Appropriations, House Bill 96 and Senate Bill 599 were briefly laid on the table and then returned to the calendar, and House Bill 2400 and Senate Bill 746 were also sent to Appropriations. The Senate later agreed to consider a discharge-related motion on minimum wage, but the motion to make it a special order of business failed by a vote of 23-27. On final passage, Senate Bill 1182 passed 50-0 after Senator Boscola described it as a modernization of the Board of Vehicles Act to address software-based vehicle features, warranty reimbursement, data protections, loaner vehicles, and related dealer/manufacturer issues; she noted amendments had been adopted to address stakeholder concerns. Senate Bill 1334 also passed, 29-21, after the Senate rejected Amendment A44049, which would have exempted certain cardiology technicians from licensing requirements if credentialed and supervised; supporters argued the exemption reflected existing practice and credentialing, while opponents said the bill was needed for patient safety and consistent oversight. Senate Bill 1372 passed 50-0, and House Bill 2426 was re-referred to Appropriations. The latter part of the session focused heavily on minimum wage and budget timing. Senators Tartaglione, Hughes, and Costa argued Pennsylvania had gone 20 years without raising the minimum wage and urged action on a House-passed minimum wage measure, while Senator Pittman said Republicans were willing to “meet in the middle” but opposed the House proposal as written. Members also discussed the state budget, the rainy day fund, and whether the Senate should remain in session; after debate, Senator Pittman’s motion to recess to the call of the President pro tempore was adopted 27-23, and the Senate stood in recess.

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• So this is a mission for me that's been ongoing, not just the bill that came in today.
• If investigators in California, whether humane law enforcement, animal control, public health, or our
• Appropriations Committee on amendments that will ensure consumer privacy while preserving data, disease control
• I am supporting it, but I want to go on record that I have concerns about taking away that local control

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Agriculture heard three bills. SB 18 by Senator Rubio would create a Food Desert Elimination Grant Program at CDFA to help open or improve grocery stores in food desert communities. Supporters said it would improve access to healthy food, create jobs, and help underserved neighborhoods; opponents argued it could favor large chains, lacked community input and accountability, and should better prioritize tribal, BIPOC-owned, and community-led retail. Committee members raised concerns about population thresholds, community engagement, and long-term commitments, and the author said the bill could be strengthened with guardrails. SB 18 passed 7-0 and was sent to Appropriations. SB 312 by Senator Umberg would require out-of-state shippers of dogs to electronically submit health certificates to CDFA and make them available to buyers and enforcement agencies, aiming to improve consumer protection and traceability in the puppy import pipeline. Supporters from animal welfare and humane organizations said the bill would help stop sick or misrepresented puppies from entering California and give investigators a central record. Members asked about privacy and enforcement, and the author indicated amendments could address consumer privacy concerns. The bill passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations. SB 493 by Senator Becker would change how compensation is set for secretary managers of district agricultural associations and fairgrounds, shifting salary-setting authority to CDFA and requiring periodic salary surveys. Supporters said fairgrounds are critical emergency-response and community facilities and that the bill would help recruit and retain qualified leaders with fairer pay. Some members expressed concern about local control and appointment delays, but clarified the bill only addressed salary, not appointments. SB 493 also passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations.

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• teachers will have a whole new context when they go into the classroom, knowing that they have some control
• Your efforts directly support our mission to create safe, focused learning environments for both our
• Local control would be much appreciated in this area. Thank you for your time.
• It's out of control.

Bills: HB1022, HB2856, HB3114, HJR5, HB6, HB120, HB210, HB1458, HB1188, HB3126

Keywords: HB 1022, Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College, Texas State University System, Education Code, higher education, course levels, upper-level college, lower-division courses, community college-style courses, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Board of Regents, academic programs, university expansion, HB 2856, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, clinical training placements, clinical rotations

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• PROHIBITIVELY DIFFICULT TO PLACE MEASURES ON THE BALLOT, THE LEGISLATURE IS EFFECTIVELY HANDLING CONTROL
• WE SHOULD OPEN THE DOOR TO MORE GOVERNMENT CONTROL WHICH IS WHAT THE BILL DOES.
• CHAIR, MEMBER SIGN IN PAMELA BIRCH FORWARD YOU REPRESENTING THE NAACP FLORIDA STATE CONFERENCE WHOSE MISSION
• ARE DOING IS SCRIPTING THE INITIATIVE PROCESS TO BIG CORPORATIONS AND OUT-OF-STATE CORPORATIONS TO CONTROL

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• <04:31:56.479> by<04:31:56.760> a that be controlled by a that be controlled by a provider
• My name is Colin McNab, and I'm the director of mission and spiritual care at St.
• McNab and I'm the director of mission McNab and I'm the director of mission and<04:55:25.320>
• him back some of the sense of control him back some of the sense of control and<05:22:26.878>
• HB 254 would offer those who were facing the end of their lives that control.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 199, which would extend the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages from PFAS contamination from six years to 20 years. The prime sponsor and other supporters argued that PFAS contamination in southern New Hampshire has long-term and often delayed health and property impacts, making the current six-year period too short for victims to discover harm, connect it to exposure, and seek relief. Supporters described contamination in places such as Merrimack and surrounding communities, cited health concerns including cancer, developmental issues, and other illnesses, and said a longer period would better preserve legal rights while still requiring proof of causation. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but acknowledged the contamination and ongoing work to address it. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill, arguing that evidence becomes stale over time, memories and documents fade, and a longer window would make it harder to determine causation when other exposures or intervening factors may be involved. Committee members questioned both sides about causation, the difficulty of proving PFAS-related illness, and whether a 20-year period was necessary if a plaintiff already knows of the injury and its source. Supporters responded that PFAS effects can emerge slowly, that scientific understanding continues to develop, and that current knowledge is still incomplete. Opponents said the existing discovery rule already starts the clock when harm and causal connection are known, and that extending the period would reduce clarity and fairness in litigation. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing on HB 199. The committee then opened House Bill 268 FN, which was described as a technical measure to confirm that the Board of Tax and Land Appeals may hold hearings in its Concord hearing rooms. The sponsor indicated the bill reflects current practice and does not require additional facilities. With only one witness listed and no apparent opposition, the discussion was brief and focused on why the authorization should be placed in statute rather than left to practice.