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HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PBS Info Briefing - Mon Nov 10, 2025 @ 10:15 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Marshals. 43% of detainers are marked as lifted as a result of individuals booked into detention.
  • Were the um agents marked and identified as ICE agents? >> Um, I not confident on that.
  • Were the um agents<01:08:45.279> marked<01:08:45.679> and<01:08:46.159> identified
  • c><01:08:46.640> as<01:08:46.960> ICE agents marked and identified as ICE agents marked
  • or wearing something that marked or wearing something that indicated<01:09:11.600> that<01:09
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing on findings from the deportation data project and possible policy responses to increased federal immigration enforcement in Hawaii. In opening remarks, the chair said the committee was concerned about changing federal executive orders, policies, and enforcement actions, and framed the issue as one involving due process and public safety. The chair and presenters described reports of ICE activity on multiple islands, including raids, courthouse presence, and fear in immigrant communities, and said the committee was considering whether state policies should be advanced more quickly. Mandy Fernandez of the ACLU of Hawaii presented updated deportation data and argued that increased immigration enforcement is creating fear, reducing crime reporting, and potentially making state and local agencies extensions of the federal immigration agenda if they accept federal funding with conditions. She said the deportation data project, housed at UC Berkeley Law with UCLA’s Center for Immigration Law and Policy, uses FOIA requests and its latest data runs through late July 2025. She reported 153 ICE arrests in Hawaii from January through July 2025, up from 41 in the same period in 2024; 96 removals, up from 15; a federal detention center average daily population of 91 in June 2025 versus 31 in June 2024; and 111 ICE detainers issued in Hawaii from September 2023 through July 2025, with 49 issued in 2025. She also cited an immigration court backlog of 1,144 pending cases as of August 2025 and noted that about one in five Hawaii residents were born outside the United States. Haley Chang of the Office of the Public Defender said her office is seeing a marked increase in ICE presence around courthouses and more ICE contacts with clients, including reports of people being detained after court appearances or while on supervision. She emphasized that the office is not an immigration law office and that much of its information is anecdotal, but said the pattern appears new compared with prior years. In response to committee questions, she explained that ICE detainers are requests, not judicial warrants, and said local law enforcement is generally not required to honor them unless accompanied by a judicial warrant or other legal authority. She also said the public defender’s office had not yet seen new criminal charges arise solely from an ICE detention or failure to appear tied to immigration enforcement, though cases could be affected if defendants are removed from the criminal process.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (02/04/2025)

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And if the mark is not made in the oval, the machine is not going to count that vote, even though it's
  • And if the mark is not made in the oval, the machine is not going to count that vote, even though it's
  • And if the mark is not made in the oval, the machine is not going to count that vote, even though it's
  • :38.680> are election are you aware that people are election are you aware that people are marking
  • their ballots with overvotes to marking their ballots with overvotes to ensure<00:54:42.240> that
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 036 Feb 19th, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • For terms expiring September 1, 2029: Mark Rober of Paonia, Colorado...
  • Senator Basley will be marked as a no vote on Senate Bill 11. Senator Zamora Wilson. Thank you, Mr.
  • Senator Basley will be marked as a no vote on Senate Bill 11. Senator Lynda Zamora Wilson.
  • as a no Senator Basley will be marked as a no vote<00:33:46.520> on<00:33:46.760> Senate
  • Members, today marks the first day of Ramadan.
Keywords: 981, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 12, 2026

Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • So Mark Toro, you know, the manager of the ... chairman. That's putting it mildly. Uh, chairman.
  • <00:16:22.480> Uh<00:16:22.720> so<00:16:22.959> Mark of learning we had to
  • Uh so Mark of learning we had to do.
  • Um, over in District 3, which is Sweetwater, Lincoln, and Uinta counties, that is Mark Lion, who also
  • Um, over in District 3, which is Sweetwater, Lincoln, and Uinta counties, that is Mark Lion, who also
Bills: HB0015, HB0017, HB0019
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • meet certain criteria, and if Native American individuals who are eligible for this distinguishing mark
  • I respect all other races, other traditions, other people, but I don't want to mark them in any way,
  • Madam Chair, Representative, page 3, line 16, D says an application that requests a distinguishing mark
  • on the driver's license, designating the applicant as Native... ...that requests a distinguishing mark
  • An application that requests a distinguishing mark on an identification card designating the applicant
Keywords: 996, all
Summary: The committee first heard House Memorial 54, which would create a stakeholder working group to study utility-service problems in manufactured and mobile home parks and recommend solutions. The sponsor described repeated water and utility outages in large parks, said current law places maintenance responsibility on park owners, and argued that the state needs clearer standards and alternatives to costly attorney general lawsuits. Supporters from PNM and the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty backed the memorial as a step toward better oversight and protections for residents. The committee asked about existing landlord obligations and whether rent withholding is available; the sponsor said current law does not clearly provide that remedy. HM 54 was reported out with a due pass. The committee then considered House Bill 166, which would create a statewide permitting framework for battery-charged electric fences used by commercial businesses while preserving local zoning authority. The sponsor and an industry witness said businesses face inconsistent local permitting, delays, and added costs, and that the bill would provide uniform standards and security options. Several members raised concerns that the bill appeared to favor a specific product type, could override local code differences, and might not address mixed-use areas, historic districts, or homeowners associations. After debate, the bill passed on a 4-3 vote, with one member explaining support but urging further work with local government experts before floor consideration. House Bill 20, a bipartisan measure, would allow Native American applicants to request a voluntary Native American designation on state driver’s licenses and ID cards, without naming a specific tribe, and with documentation requirements tied to tribal cards, certificates of Indian blood, or affidavits of birth. Supporters said it would recognize tribal political status, help with law enforcement and Turquoise Alert verification, and assist with education, health, and child welfare matters; tribal representatives and State Police testified in favor. Several members expressed concern about racial profiling, privacy, and possible unintended consequences of marking IDs, while others noted the designation is optional and tied to political status rather than race. Members also flagged drafting language that appeared to require multiple documents, and the sponsor agreed to clarify it. The bill ultimately passed, with some members explaining their votes and asking for continued discussion with tribes. The committee also approved Senate Joint Resolution 1, which would amend the state constitution to allow school bond and mill levy questions to appear on the general election ballot rather than being limited to separate school elections. Sponsors said the change would reduce special-election costs, increase turnout, and remove outdated language dating to 1910; school board and education groups supported it. Members asked about ballot crowding and local election timing, and sponsors emphasized that the measure gives school districts a choice rather than a mandate. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 295, which would create an Office of Accessibility to centralize reporting, provide technical assistance, and produce annual reports on accessibility of state buildings and websites. Disability advocates largely supported the bill as a way to improve compliance and consistency, while one webcast commenter opposed it, arguing that without enforcement authority it would not produce meaningful change. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 295, before final committee action is shown.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Mar 26th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I just didn't know if it is a marking.
  • Yes sir, it is a mark, but this particular area is not a good marketing area. Thank you.
  • Chair calls Mark Bell. Mark record shows you're Mark Bell.
  • For the record, my name is Mark Bell.
  • Thanks, Mark. The Chair calls Jason Ryan. Jason, we show you is Jason Ryan.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/27/25

Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Transcript Highlights:
  • testimony thank you m madame chair Mark testimony thank you m madame chair Mark Bruner<00:15:11.040
  • testimony thank you man chair Mark testimony thank you man chair Mark Bruner<00:42:42.559> manufactured
  • <01:35:23.119> Bruner thank you madam chair Mark Bruner thank you madam chair Mark Bruner
  • So, as you can see here, I have pencil marks up and down this bill, and every one of these pencil marks
  • 01:58:35.320> is every one of these pencil marks is every one of these pencil marks is probably
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • In the days that followed the tragic news of Gilbert being shot alongside Melissa and Mark, Helping Paws
  • I hold a tremendous amount of gratitude in my heart for his belief in the mission that Melissa and Mark
  • , Helping Paws became, Melissa and Mark, Helping Paws became, as<00:02:34.880> one<00:02:35.160
  • ,<00:05:07.880> and that we will say Melissa, Mark, and that we will say Melissa, Mark, and
  • ,<00:05:25.800> and Melissa, Mark, and Gilbert have changed all of ours.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up House File 3939, a bill to support a Helping Paws service-dog litter named in honor of Gilbert and the Hortman family. Testimony from Helping Paws and service-dog graduate Angie Foley described the organization’s work, the significance of the “Guided by Gilbert” litter, and how the funding would help train dogs that provide independence and support to people with disabilities, veterans, and others. Members from both parties spoke warmly about Speaker Hortman’s connection to the organization and Gilbert, and the bill was laid over for possible inclusion. The committee then considered House File 3769, the Department of Corrections’ technical omnibus bill, with an A1 amendment adopted to clarify tuberculosis testing language. The bill updates TB screening procedures in correctional facilities, including how refusals are handled, and adds Quantiferon Gold Plus testing as an option alongside existing methods. Members discussed whether the bill would create costs for counties and jails, with some noting added testing and segregation costs and others arguing the changes would improve accuracy and reduce time in restrictive housing. The bill, as amended, was recommended to the general register. House File 3978 was next, a technical cleanup bill for a provider wellness program created last year. The bill expands eligibility and confidentiality protections from physicians to all health care providers, while supporters said the program is meant to address burnout and mental health strain in the workforce and does not require new money. Some members questioned whether the change was redundant or would broaden the program without additional funding, but the Minnesota Medical Association testified that the program is separate from insurance and was intended to serve all providers. The bill was recommended to the general register. Finally, the committee began House File 3476, which Rep. Liebling described as a cleanup bill related to Minnesota’s Medicaid managed care system and public program oversight. She argued that the state spends billions through managed care organizations and that the system has never been proven better than direct payment, setting up a broader discussion of the bill’s purpose and the state’s oversight of public health care spending.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance May 13th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're in fact marking up, they're doing the chairman's mark on Medicaid as we speak in DC and this
  • The chairman's mark that I saw Sunday night says you can't do any new ones.
  • Well, over a 10-year window, that's how you can come to hit kind of your mark.
  • The FMAP changes and the per capita cost didn't appear in the, the chairman's mark.
  • That doesn't seem to be the case with what the initial mark.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • Those lands below the ordinary high-water mark of navigable lakes and streams that are held in trust
  • So the ordinary high-water mark can and does move, much as the surface elevation of Devil's Lake does
  • Ordinary high water mark, the ordinary high water mark determination factors to be considered.
  • maintain ordinary high water mark delineation guidelines consistent with this section.
  • Private owners own land above the ordinary high water mark.
Summary: The committee opened its third interim meeting with roll call, approved the November 13, 2025 minutes, and the chair reviewed prior committee work, including a denied request for a fertilizer-capacity study and a planned later discussion of the Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger issue. Commissioner Doug Goring then presented Department of Agriculture updates on uncrewed aerial systems grants to detect noxious weeds, the state’s irrigation potential, the low-carbon fuels program for ethanol plants, the Environmental Impact Mitigation Fund, model zoning ordinances for animal feeding operations, and fertilizer production and supply in North Dakota. Members asked about funding sources, fertilizer storage and availability, natural gas and water needs for future fertilizer plants, and how the model zoning website would help counties and townships apply setback and odor tools. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the Department of Water Resources’ economic analysis tool for water conveyance and flood-related projects. Dr. Dwayne Poole explained that the department is proposing changes to better account for end-of-useful-life conditions and updated hydrologic data, while still limiting the model to direct, demonstrable costs and benefits. He said the goal is to make the analysis more realistic and consistent without changing statute, and he provided examples of how project benefits could change as drains age or as rainfall and flood data evolve. Committee members and water-user representatives generally supported continued work on the proposal, while raising concerns about downstream impacts, closed-basin projects, and whether the changes would meaningfully affect project approvals. The committee then heard from John Paskowski, state engineer, on Devil’s Lake, the West End and East End outlets, and the Tolna Coulee control structure. He reviewed lake history, outlet capacities, sulfate and downstream flow limits, and explained that the control structure is intended to prevent a catastrophic uncontrolled release by slowing erosion and head cutting. Members asked about water quality trends, the length of the downstream flow constraint, and whether the Tolna Coulee area had been studied for possible natural overflow or silt buildup. The discussion emphasized ongoing flooding concerns, mitigation for affected landowners, and the need to balance outlet operations with downstream water quality and infrastructure protection.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:01:06.240> and enforcement agency markings and enforcement agency markings and authorizing
  • On our testifiers list, we have Mark Lick.
  • And and in closing, Mark >> Yes. Okay.
  • Mark Clemente, the Regional Council of Carpenters, is in strong support. >> Thanks, Mark.
  • Mark Clemente from the Regional Council of Carpenters.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committees first took up SB 3322 relating to law enforcement. Chairs recommended adopting amendments from the Department of Law Enforcement that would exempt plainclothes officers from identification requirements, limit conspicuous agency markings to vehicles used in immigration enforcement operations, and allow a plainclothes officer to wear a mask when within eyesight of an unmasked officer from the same agency while performing official duties. Although there was an initial quorum issue, both committees ultimately voted to adopt the chair’s recommendation and advance the bill as amended. The next major item was SB 3333 relating to property tax treatment for certain housing. Testimony was strongly supportive, including from a Maui County real property tax board member and a representative of Nali Maui, who described homeowners in affordable housing being taxed at much higher rates when exemptions were missed or when resale restrictions kept values below market. The committees recommended passing the bill with amendments, including a deferred effective date of April 19, 2042, and the recommendation was adopted. The committees also heard SB 2422 on a pro housing score program for counties, SB 2981 on eliminating minimum off-street parking requirements in urban districts, SB 2007 on county land use boundary amendments, SB 3028 on restructuring the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system, SB 3033 on public petitions for review of beach structures, and SB 2434 on electric vehicle infrastructure. SB 2422 drew support with a request for flexibility and an appeals process for counties facing extraordinary circumstances; the chair’s recommendation was to pass it with amendments and note a $200,000 implementation study request, which was adopted. SB 2981 received strong support from housing and transportation advocates and was advanced unamended, while SB 2007 drew opposition from the Sierra Club and discussion about the Land Use Commission’s limited enforcement tools and the number of approved but unbuilt units. SB 3028 received mixed testimony, with support for the marginal-rate change but concerns about earmarking and blanks in the bill, and SB 3033 was supported as an early-warning mechanism for erosion-threatened coastal structures, though OPSD said it should not be the regulatory decision-maker. SB 2434 prompted concern about whether utility capacity can support EV infrastructure goals, with the chair citing a recent report suggesting transmission and distribution constraints.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Committee on Housing (02/03/2026)

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • The witness was then identified as Eric Sergeant. highways and stuff that projects they've highways and
  • >> Thank<04:02:15.600> you,<04:02:16.880> Eric<04:02:17.199> Sergeant.
  • First, my name is Eric Sergeant.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 1598 and an amendment, 2026-0463H. Elliott Barry and Nick Norman testified that the amendment reflected a hard-fought compromise balancing concerns from all sides, and they urged no further changes. With no questions from members, the subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend the bill with the amendment to the full committee, 3-0, and closed the subcommittee. The housing committee then moved through several executive session bills. HB 1010 was amended with 2026-0274H, described as clarifying and implementing prior housing law (HB 631) governing residential units above office and retail space; the amendment was adopted unanimously and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 17-0 vote and placed on consent. HB 65 was then voted ought to pass and also placed on consent, with members saying it was duplicative of the compromise reached on HB 1010. HB 1349 was reconsidered for a clarifying vote and again received unanimous support for its prior disposition, 17-0, and was placed on consent. The committee next took up HB 1523, which concerned homeowners associations. An amendment, 2026-0380H, removed Section 5’s Attorney General enforcement mechanism, added HOA conflict-of-interest approval language, and delayed the effective date to give stakeholders more time; it was adopted unanimously. The bill then passed 18-0 as amended and was put on consent. The committee also voted ITL on CACR 16, a constitutional amendment related to sleeping or homelessness issues, after debate over unintended consequences and whether it protected a basic right; the vote was 10-8, with a majority report assigned and a minority report to be written. Later, HB 108, dealing with inclusionary zoning, was voted ITL 10-8 after members argued the bill imposed unrealistic burdens and could halt development; a minority report was noted with amendment 0149H. HB 7, concerning ADUs and restrictive covenants, was also voted ITL 10-8 after discussion of unintended consequences and a proposed amendment to encourage second ADUs; it was sent to the regular calendar with a minority report and amendment 0289H. HB 1120, on water-related subdivision requirements, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent, with one member noting a study amendment had been offered. HB 1143, addressing housing-provider obligations and municipal enforcement powers, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent. Finally, HB 1145, a fee/tax proposal tied to housing development, was ITL’d 11-7; members debated whether it would discourage development, and a minority report was assigned.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division II (02/03/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Mark Mello with the Department of Education, Bureau of School Finance.
  • Those adequacy rates Mark just mentioned before there are slight variations.
  • Mark Mark adequacy<01:25:47.360> so<01:25:47.679> page<01:25:47.960> two<01:25:
  • fnr special ucation in Elo Mark fnr special ucation in Elo Mark mentioned<01:31:11.320> there
  • It's the larger one that Mark had wrong. She named them differently in the I one.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Department of Education’s Bureau of School Finance provided an adequacy-funding training for Division II, led by Mark Mello. He walked the committee through the adequacy formula using Albany, Allenstown, and Alton as examples, explaining average daily membership, base adequacy aid, and differential aid for free/reduced-price meals, special education, and English language learners. He also noted a recent change requiring home-education differential aid and emphasized that these aid streams are generally unrestricted district funding rather than money tied to specific students or programs. A major focus was the ongoing litigation over the adequacy base amount and the statewide education property tax, or SWEPT. Mello explained the historical basis of the current base amount, the 2008 legislative report that set the original methodology, and the later court ruling that the adequacy amount should be $7,356, which is now before the Supreme Court. He also described how SWEPT currently raises a fixed statewide amount of $363 million and how that revenue is used to offset the state’s adequacy obligation. For the example towns, Albany and Allenstown receive state adequacy grants because their SWEPT revenue is below their calculated adequacy cost, while Alton is an excess SWEPT community because its local SWEPT revenue exceeds the cost of adequate education. The discussion then turned to the pending “excess SWEPT” issue in the Supreme Court and what would happen if excess collections had to be remitted to the state. Mello said the Department is preparing a hypothetical walkthrough and explained that, if the court upholds the Superior Court ruling, DRA would likely be directed to collect excess SWEPT. Members raised concerns about whether SWEPT must be used for educational purposes and about the cash-flow burden on towns if money had to move from municipalities to the state and then back to districts. Mello and members discussed possible administrative workarounds, such as credits against other state aid distributions, and noted that the committee would continue reviewing the mechanics if the court decision comes down during budget work.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • While his time on earth was too short, his life was marked by a love for his work, community, and family
  • Mark. Liz Miranda. Mark C. Montigny. Michael O. Moore. Patrick M. O'Connor. Jacob R. Oliveira.
  • Mark Montigny. Yes. Paul Mark. Jacob Oliveira. Yes. Michael Rush. Yes. John C. Beal. Michael F.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate took up House No. 4646, an act enhancing child welfare protections, and considered a series of amendments focused on child welfare, school discipline, truancy, foster care transparency, and related services. Several amendments were withdrawn, including Senator DiDomenico’s proposal to create a Massachusetts children’s cabinet and Senator Tarr’s amendments on timeout and isolation standards, the best-interest-of-the-child standard, and mandated reporter definitions. Other amendments were adopted, including Senator Rauch’s amendments on student transfers and reasonableness, Senator Tarr’s amendment on information management integrity and youth engagement in the Office of the Child Advocate, and the Senate Ways and Means amendment. Amendments on school compliance before CRA filings, probation certification before accepting a child requiring assistance petition, and statewide truancy and engagement standards were rejected. After the amendments were resolved, the Senate ordered the bill to a third reading and then passed it to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 39 in the affirmative and none in the negative. The chamber also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of John Edwards and Hadley Boucher, with moments of silence held for each. Later, the Senate also adjourned in memory of former U.S. Representative Barney Frank, with remarks highlighting his civil rights work, his role in financial reform, and his historic service as the first openly gay member of Congress. Before adjournment, the Senate took up a House amendment to the Senate bill establishing the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, voted not to concur, and requested a committee of conference. The chair appointed Senators Creem, Finegold, and O’Connor to the conference committee. The Senate then adopted an order to reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m. and dispense with printing a calendar, and finally adjourned.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Apr 21st, 2026

Retirement and Government Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Hines, you are recognized to explain the nomination or introduce the nomination of Mark Wood.
  • Members, it's my honor to present the gubernatorial nomination of Mark Wood to serve on the Oklahoma
  • Members, that concludes the introduction of our guest, Mark Wood. Will there be questions of Mr.
  • Members, that concludes the introduction of Mark Wood. The clerk will call the roll. Senator Boren.
  • Having received nine aye and zero nay, I declare Mark Wood to have passed the executive nomination to
Bills: HB1170
Summary: The Senate Committee on Retirement and Government Affairs met to consider two executive nominations and House Bill 1170. Mark Wood was introduced as nominee to lead OMES; he described his background in public accounting and tax administration, said his focus would be on stabilizing the agency, improving efficiency, and balancing accountability with service. Senators asked about OMES’s core mission and whether some duties should be returned to agencies; Wood said he would keep an open mind and work with legislators on possible changes. The committee advanced his nomination on a 9-0 vote. The committee then heard Dwayne Helmberger’s nomination to the State Fire Marshal Commission. Helmberger, currently Stillwater fire chief and formerly assistant chief in Midwest City, emphasized code administration, education, and coordination with other agencies. Senators questioned him about backlogs in fire marshal inspections for marijuana grow operations and certificates of occupancy; he said the backlog was driven by the volume of applications and could be addressed through better planning, coordination, and logistics. His nomination also advanced unanimously, 9-0. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 1170, which would direct pension fiduciaries to focus on pecuniary interests and avoid non-financial ESG considerations. Senator Daniels explained that the bill was intended to clarify state policy and align definitions with related measures, and she requested a title strike while continuing to work on the language. Members raised concerns about due process, immunity provisions, and whether the bill would conflict with recent court rulings or still allow consideration of ESG factors when financially relevant. After debate, the committee passed the bill 6-2.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Special Committee on Tourism Apr 15th, 2026

Special Committee on Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • representing the 5th District, which includes all of Marion and Ralls counties and America's hometown, Mark
  • He learned how to conquer his fear in an engagement that almost happened in Florida, Missouri, Mark Twain's
  • birthplace, Monroe County, which he wrote about in his memoirs that were edited by Mark Twain from Hannibal
  • considered to this day to be the best written by an American general, and his editor was none other than Mark
  • considered to this day to be the best written by an American general, and his editor was none other than Mark
Keywords: 959, house, all
Summary: The Special Committee on Tourism met in executive session and approved the Senate substitute for Senate Bill 1000 by an 11-0 vote. The bill concerns the tourism supplemental revenue fund, including how the money is collected and distributed. The chair noted prior favorable testimony and said the measure needed to move forward. In public hearing, the committee heard House Bill 2213, which would designate April 27 as U.S. Grant Day in Missouri. Representative Riggs described Grant’s Missouri ties, military career, presidency, and later rehabilitation as a historical figure. Members asked about the date and discussed Grant’s presidential number and legacy, and no opposition was presented. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1613, which would designate November 24 as Frankie Muse Freeman Day in Missouri. Senator Mosley and supporting witnesses emphasized Freeman’s civil rights work, housing discrimination litigation, and importance as a role model, especially for women and students. Witnesses shared personal reflections on segregation and Missouri’s civil rights history; there was no opposition. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3216, which would designate May 10 as Missouri River Runner Day to raise awareness of Amtrak service across Missouri. Representative Wilson highlighted the route’s usefulness for travel and tourism, including World Cup-related travel, and an informational witness spoke in support of rail awareness. No opposition was offered, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I've got two individuals from LBB, Mark Wiles and James O'Connor.
  • Mark, James, would you all join us up here? Please remain, if you would, Mr. Dubois.
  • The chair calls Mark Wiles, Manager of the National Resources Team for LBB, and James O'Connor, Budget
  • Mark Wiles with the Legislative Budget Board, and with me is James O'Connor.
  • Or I'm sorry, Mark did... No, sir.
Bills: SB2122, SB2050, HB16
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House environment panel considers bill to establish year-round bass fishing season 4/1/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, my name is Mark Holston.
  • Members, my name is<00:02:17.040> Mark<00:02:17.280> Holston.
  • <00:02:17.920> I'm<00:02:18.080> the<00:02:18.480> executive is Mark Holston
  • I'm the executive is Mark Holston.
  • As Mark stated, um we've had great support for this whole effort across all avenues.
Keywords: 1183, house
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal without Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mark. Liz Miranda. Mark C. Montigny. Michael O. Moore. Michael O. Moore. Yes. Patrick M. O'Connor.
  • Mark. Yes. Liz Miranda. Yes. Yes. Mark C. Montigny? No. No. Jacob Oliveira. Yes. Yes.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a brief recognition of guests participating in the Young Announcers Program, including students and community leaders from Urban Heat 98.1 FM, 365 Dad, and Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter School. The chamber then took up House No. 58, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill focused largely on emergency assistance shelter funding and related policy changes. Senator Rogers explained that the agreement appropriates $425 million for the EA shelter system through the rest of FY25 and includes measures intended to reduce caseloads and improve oversight, such as tighter eligibility verification, criminal offender information checks, disclosure of prior convictions, reporting requirements, a study of NCIC background checks, and a plan to phase out hotels and motels. Senator Tarr praised the urgency of the bill but criticized the process, saying the measure was negotiated without a formal conference committee or public report and did not go far enough on reform. The Senate adopted the concurrence and further amendment, then adopted an emergency preamble by a vote of 11-0. The Senate then took final action on House No. 58, with Senator Tarr requesting a roll call vote. After the call of the yeas and nays, the bill passed to be enacted by a vote of 32-7 and was ordered signed by the President and laid before the Governor. The chamber also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of State Representative Carol A. Doherty, followed by a moment of silence, and then agreed to adjourn until the next day at 11:00 a.m.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 2, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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