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• She successfully planned and led a complex Eagle Scout service project with a $4,500 budget, benefiting
• She successfully planned and<00:14:59.600> led<00:15:00.160> a<00:15:00.399> complex
• As part of this effort, she planned, designed, and led the construction of a remembrance, reflection,
• Again, I'm not providing led to this.
• <02:00:12.960> to it's the procedural side that led to it's the procedural side that led to

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• That led to a cascade of events that led to the resigning, or actually mass firing, of the regents and
• And so, you know, in light of this year, we're bringing in $600 million, that would be a sliver of that
• And so, you know, in light of this year, we're bringing in $600 million, that would be a sliver of that

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• So, you know, it would be completely inappropriate of me to walk outside the State House and light up
• other state has gone through this discussion of what impaired driving policies may need to change in light
• They were choosing to use drugs that were full of things they weren't aware were in there that led to
• we can get it to the governor's desk for the purposes of helping people in the greater public. that led
• to their overdose and death and that led to their overdose and death and so<04:42:57.560> I<04

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We have an emergency fund, so let's say their car breaks down or their lights get turned off because
• We have an emergency fund, so let's say their car breaks down or their lights get turned off because
• Lights get turned off because they can't pay the bill. We have emergency funds that help with that.
• So we had a lot of natural light coming in, so we blended the old and the new.
• There's a nice LED lighting, so on Viking game days when they play good, we turn the lights on purple

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Following the invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Senator RH.
• invocation, the pledge of allegiance<00:02:21.040> will<00:02:21.200> be<00:02:21.280> led
• allegiance will be led by Senator RH. allegiance will be led by Senator RH.
• I have an introduction. >> Please proceed. >> From Canton, Mississippi, the city of lights, we have our

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 25 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer by Reverend Max Smith of Jesus Name Tabernacle in Florence, and then led the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber quickly dispensed with the reading of the journal and committee reports, and then spent much of the morning recognizing guests, including multiple FFA groups, the Mississippi FFA state officer team, the Mississippi Food Bank Collaborative, optometrists visiting for Optometry Day, and representatives from engineering and fire service organizations. On the calendar, the Senate took up several finance-related bills. Senate Bill 2824, extending deadlines related to renewable energy fee-in-lieu agreements and construction start dates, was explained and adopted, then passed by use of the morning roll call with three no votes and one present. Senate Bill 2867, revising the income tax credit for employer-provided dependent child care or child care stipends, was explained as a targeted, capped credit for actual employer spending on licensed child care; it was adopted and passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 3109, clarifying that a nonprofit leasing and managing LaFleur’s Bluff State Park land is not subject to ad valorem taxes on state-owned park land, was adopted and passed by morning roll call with one no vote. The Senate also considered Senate Bill 2840, which would provide a 75% rebate or sales tax credit related to inventory taxes and eliminate local privilege taxes. After extended discussion, the committee substitute was adopted, a reverse repealer amendment was added, and the bill passed by morning roll call with one no vote. Senators discussed the burden of inventory taxes on retailers and the need for more data before fully implementing the proposal. Finally, Senate Bill 2868, creating a tax credit tied to employer contributions for individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRAs), was introduced and explained as a way to encourage employer-supported health coverage for small and midsize businesses; the transcript cuts off during the explanation before final action on that bill.

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• She also led with heart as chair and was a fearless leader of the Wilco.
• You were one, there were no red lights. That's yesterday, let's make it happen again.
• absolutely right, and including, importantly, discrimination based on race, which All of those factors led
• want them to understand this process because in the layout—not by you but by the author—that we were led
• These provisions satisfy the concerns brought to light by the Stevens opinion. Mr.

Bills: SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127, SB906, SB1229, SB855, SB703, SB1025, SB888, SB1119, SB1080, SB929, SB1355, SB2231, SB1877, SB1998, SB552, SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB2697, HB3801, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3469, HB2594, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB 1181, HB3963, HB5111, HB2785, HB1661, HB200, HB1803, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB 1128, HB1904, HB30, HB1916, HB541, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB175, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4730, HB4743, HB4463, HB4139, HB4752, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2266, HB2229, HB2189, HB5224, HB5195, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB3745, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HB4944, HB2284, HB4506, HB3317, HB4166, HB3913, HB1768, HB4603, HB2494, HB3099, HJR138, HB133, HB3832, HB1988, HCR34, HB3421, HB3892, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127

Keywords: foreign ownership, real property, national security, criminal penalties, civil penalties, personal information, higher education, privacy protection, governing board, institutional security, software applications, mobile devices, age verification, parental consent, data protection, app store regulation, HJR 161, Texas constitutional amendment, voting rights, non-citizen voting

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• We are an industry-led, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that works alongside our 80-plus clean energy
• These updates include roof repair and replacement to support solar panels, LED lighting improvements,
• These updates include roof repair and replacement to support solar panels, LED lighting improvements,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Can you see, by the dawn's early light...
• His enforcement of unpopular royal policies, including those that led to the Pine Tree Riot, combined
• /c><00:22:06.240> to<00:22:06.320> the<00:22:06.480> Pine including those that led
• led by people who have been corrupted. led by people who have been corrupted.
• "Turn your light on, please." Representatives Davis, Major Gilman. vote.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <01:19:20.080> with<01:19:20.320> existing<01:19:20.800> red<01:19:21.080> light
• intersections with existing red light intersections with existing red light photo<01:19:21.719><
• speed camera system, which this committee had previously decided would only be in the existing red-light
• in the previously decided would only be in the existing<01:21:24.159> red<01:21:24.360> light
• <01:21:24.600> photo<01:21:24.920> detection<01:21:25.719> sites existing red light

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard SB 104, which would restrict the use of restrictive housing or solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with specified exceptions. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation strongly opposed the bill, saying its existing policy already meets or exceeds ACA and National Institute of Corrections standards, and objecting to language they said would give the oversight commission operational decision-making authority. The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission supported the bill, but also said it was not intended to run operations and described concerns about restrictive housing practices, including CoreCivic’s SHIP program at Saguaro. Supporters included the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Office of the Public Defender, the Disability Rights Center, ACLU Hawaii, Easter Seals Hawaii, and individual testifiers. They argued that Native Hawaiians are disproportionately impacted by incarceration, that solitary confinement is harmful and linked to depression, anxiety, suicidality, and poor reentry outcomes, and that confinement beyond 15 days is widely condemned under international standards. Several testifiers cited suicides and deaths in custody as reasons to codify limits in statute rather than rely on policy alone. The department responded that it already has 24/7 medical care, though not 24/7 mental health coverage at one facility, and explained that it uses four custody categories: disciplinary segregation, administrative segregation, protective custody, and placements for inmates seeking separation for safety reasons. Members questioned the department and commission about the SHIP program, whether the bill was based on other states’ laws, and how current policies compare with national standards. The director said the bill was too ambiguous in places and that the department was willing to work with the commission on policy changes, but still opposed the measure as written. The committee took testimony and questions; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• I think it's kind of led into other places doing it at the same time.
• 35.680> of River clean and and I think it's kind of River clean and and I think it's kind of led
• into other places doing it at the led into other places doing it at the same<00:04:37.520> time.
• And so that led to basically trauma around our water system.
• you don't mind, your all's work has led you don't mind, your all's work has led other<01:59:58.239

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting began with roll call, adoption of the minutes, and brief remarks, including birthday recognition for Representative Maseroni and a moment of reflection for a soldier who died during training at Fort Knox. The committee then heard a presentation from Tony Hatton, commissioner of the Department for Environmental Protection and acting director of the Kentucky Division of Water, with Amanda Lefer, deputy commissioner, on the state’s water and wastewater programs and planning. Hatton described Kentucky’s water resources and the Division of Water’s responsibilities, including watershed and nonpoint source work, KPDES discharge permitting, PFAS response, engineering review of water infrastructure, inspections, public outreach, and sampling. He said Kentucky has 428 public water systems, 263 water treatment plants, about 1.9 million service connections, and nearly 97% of the population has access to municipally treated water. He also noted that the state has 43 systems receiving awards for EPA areawide optimization and emphasized operator training, regionalization, and use of GIS mapping and Kentucky Infrastructure Authority data to support planning and funding decisions. Members raised concerns about aging infrastructure, water loss, staffing shortages, and wastewater problems in local systems. Representative Blandon described severe failures in a city system, including major water loss and sewer backups, and asked whether the state could intervene; Hatton said the division inspects treatment facilities and provides compliance assistance but is not authorized to manage delivery systems, though third-party help and emergency funding can be used in some cases. Senator Smith and others shared similar experiences with line loss and system failures, while Hatton pointed to regionalization and funding support as the main tools available. The discussion also highlighted PFAS as an emerging issue, with Hatton saying the department is working with systems to meet anticipated federal requirements by 2029.

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• I would like to call Senator Apprentice forward so that we might light the candle in honoring Senator
• fact, the work of this board, the only entity in state government that is doing this work at all, has led
• to a $2.5 million savings all, has led to a $2.5 million savings in<04:03:49.920> this<04:03:
• people that are actually coming out and saying, you know what, I made a terrible mistake and I was led
• mistake and I was led mistake and I was led wrong<07:33:37.200> and<07:33:37.600> my

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Chaplain Reverend Jonathan Hopkins, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church, led the prayer.
• Stand beside her, guide her, and light her from above.
• that we love stand beside her guide her that we love stand beside her guide her and<00:09:33.760> light
• "O say can you see, by the dawn's early light, what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming
• If her lights are on, they would have seen each other, but they don't. They get to 700 feet.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• School, and they tear-gassed kids and educators at school dismissal time, which was the thing that led
• which was the school dismissal time, which was the thing<01:30:30.960> that<01:30:31.199> led
• to<01:30:32.080> our<01:30:32.480> schools<01:30:32.719> in thing that led
• to our schools in thing that led to our schools in Minneapolis<01:30:33.600> being<01:30:33.920
• I'm going to come at you in a different light here.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of initiative helps keep memories alive and the spirits of our fallen alive, while also shining a light
• of initiative helps keep memories alive and the spirits of our fallen alive, while also shining a light
• of initiative helps keep memories alive and the spirits of our fallen alive, while also shining a light
• of initiative helps keep memories alive and the spirits of our fallen alive, while also shining a light
• The spirits of our fallen alive, while also shining a light on history.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first dealt with scheduling and housekeeping, including a plan to take a hard break at 2:00 p.m. for an early bill, hold a brief executive session, and then continue with the remaining afternoon bills. The chair also noted the next likely meeting date would be March 12, when the committee expected to take up the remaining bills before crossover deadlines. The main substantive item was House Bill 142, which would recognize the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and related remembrance purposes. Prime sponsor Rep. Michael Moffett described the bill as a bipartisan measure revised to address earlier concerns, arguing that the flag honors fallen service members, can be personalized with names, and complements rather than detracts from the American flag. He said many other states have already adopted it and suggested the committee could amend details such as the number of days and locations for display. He also raised practical issues about flag dimensions and whether the bill should use "shall" or "may" for display requirements. Testimony was divided. Janine Nutter opposed the bill, saying she supports Gold Star families but objected because the flag resembles the Viet Cong flag and because she believes the American flag should remain the sole symbol representing servicemembers. Kevin Grady, representing the State Veterans Advisory Committee under RSA 115:8, also opposed the bill, saying the committee believes the American flag is the only symbol needed, while still praising the work of Honor and Remember in creating personalized flags for families. Committee members asked questions about where the flag would be flown, whether the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen is already displaying it, and how the bill’s language would interact with cemetery policies and committee discretion. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Michelle was a longtime Dover police officer and led the mounted police.
• So it really is flashing a caution warning light to us about having this environment.
• 44.840> us<00:51:45.040> about<00:51:45.280> having<00:51:45.480> this light
• to us about having this light to us about having this environment.<00:51:46.680> Uh<00:51:47.080
• >> Yes. >> Um, you know, I understand this is in light of some of the conversations we've had this week

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• a question Ford no no you don't have a question anymore<00:09:23.640> your<00:09:23.800> light
• The fiscal note, as I mentioned, tried to put the potential ratepayer rebate in the best light, so they
• rebate<00:24:22.400> in<00:24:22.559> the<00:24:22.679> best<00:24:22.919> light
• so they took a rebate in the best light so they took a recent<00:24:24.880> year<00:24:25.440
• to the cro anti-pollution which led to the cro anti-pollution League<00:39:47.079> which<00:39

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 224, which would redirect most money from New Hampshire’s renewable energy fund back to electric ratepayers. The bill sponsor argued the measure would lower energy costs, noting recent utility rate increases and estimating annual savings of roughly $2.5 million to $7.3 million for ratepayers. Supporters said the fund has accumulated money that should be returned to customers rather than used for subsidies, and they emphasized that the state has already rebated similar funds from RGGI for years. Opponents, including Rep. Kat McGee, argued the renewable energy fund is a successful, nonlapsing dedicated fund that supports local clean-energy projects, energy resilience, emissions reductions, and private investment. McGee said the fiscal note overstated the benefit of rebates and understated the loss of investment, claiming the average annual rebate would amount to less than $10 per customer while the program has helped leverage significant private dollars and nearly 10,000 projects. She urged the committee to reject the bill as a poor deal for the state and ratepayers. Committee members questioned the fiscal note, the size of the rebate, whether the bill would set a precedent for other dedicated funds, and whether the program’s incentives amount to picking winners and losers. The Department of Energy testified neutrally, explaining how the renewable energy fund works, including renewable energy credits, alternative compliance payments, and the fund’s use for renewable energy initiatives. No vote was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• And then finally, the biggest one, which led to this discussion today, is there wasn't a cohesive group
• If not, hopefully the department can give some light on that. >> I wasn't, but I will now. >> Yeah, I
• If not, hopefully the department can give some light on that. >> I, Mr.
• I think it will likely<02:49:42.240> come<02:49:42.479> to<02:49:42.640> light<02
• over the next few likely come to light over the next few years<02:49:44.399> what<02:49:44.720

Keywords: 916, all

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• <01:24:02.960> duty there's almost 2% of our light duty there's almost 2% of our light duty
• I'm, I mean seriously, I'm like—and if the light, when the light turned green, uh another incident in
• I mean, seriously, I'm like—and if the light, when the light turned green, uh another incident in Laconia
• any adversity to adding tail lights? any adversity to adding tail lights?
• Headlights, tail lights.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• threats of death or serious bodily injury and legitimate legal claims, California has consistently led
• We do have a registered oppose, but in light of the amendments recommended by the committee and that

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In 2003, Massachusetts led the way enacting a robust related-party add-back law.
• sustaining the essential resources, services, and infrastructure our state will require, especially in light

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue, chaired by Senator James Eldridge and Representative Adrian Madaro, opened its hearing with a moment of silence for the late Lowell State Senator Ed Kennedy and reviewed hearing procedures and deadlines. The committee then took testimony on several corporate tax bills, including S. 2033/H. 3110 on offshore tax avoidance, H. 3248 on a manufacturing tax exemption, H. 3057 on a tiered corporate minimum tax, and S. 2041 on a corporate tax haven blacklist, along with a separate business interest deduction bill. No votes were taken during the hearing. Supporters of S. 2033/H. 3110, including labor unions, health care workers, educators, public health advocates, seniors, and several legislators, argued that Massachusetts needs new revenue to offset federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, health care, education, and other services. They said the bill would raise roughly $400 million annually by increasing the share of offshore profits included in the state tax base from 5% to 50%, and they framed it as a fairness measure that would require large multinational corporations to pay more while leaving most local businesses and workers unaffected. Testimony emphasized risks to MassHealth, PCA services, adult dental care, hospitals, schools, and public health programs if new revenue is not raised. Opponents, including the Mass Taxpayers Foundation and the Council on State Taxation, argued the proposal is poor tax policy and likely unconstitutional because it would tax foreign-source income without allowing foreign tax credits or a comparable apportionment method. They said Massachusetts should take a broader, coordinated approach to federal tax changes rather than a standalone bill, and warned of litigation risk and possible double taxation. Supporters such as MassBudget and former tax counsel Don Griswold countered that the bill is a reasonable rough-justice approach, consistent with federal and neighboring-state treatment, and that it would primarily affect a small number of very large multinationals. On S. 2041, the Global Business Alliance opposed the proposed tax haven blacklist, while supporting a separate bill allowing business interest deductibility.