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• that the people elected this government that the people elected this government to<00:23:42.039>
• definition of a tyranny government definition of a tyranny government operating<00:24:52.919>
• bad as a co-equal branch of government bad as a co-equal branch of government to<00:44:56.720>
• government contracts.
• They do not want to make government more efficient; they want to prove that government can't work by

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It also holds the line on out-of-control growth of government.
• It's making them forever reliant on government, and that is unacceptable.
• We can care for our people and we can still hold the line on the expansion of government.
• Dustin is originally from Texas.
• Dustin Singer is originally from Texas, which I'm still working to forgive.

Summary: The transcript covers the opening of the Arkansas House and a joint session of the 95th General Assembly’s fiscal session. The House first established a quorum, granted leave for absent members, recognized guests, and adopted House Resolution 1001 to convene a joint session with the Senate for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s address. Several bills and resolutions were read for the record, including House Resolution 1002 and House Bills 1001, 102, and 103, before the House recessed to await the Senate and then the governor. In the joint session, leaders recognized the late Representative Stan Barry with a moment of silence, introduced constitutional officers, judges, and other guests, and appointed committees to escort the governor. Governor Sanders then delivered a lengthy fiscal-session address focused on her budget priorities and policy agenda. She emphasized continued funding for education under LEARNS, teacher pay and literacy gains, public safety and law enforcement funding, government efficiency and tax cuts, and the 1033 initiative aimed at helping vulnerable Arkansans move from crisis to self-sufficiency. She also urged lawmakers to avoid new Medicaid mandates or ongoing spending and said she would call a special session to cut income taxes further if the budget is passed. After the governor’s remarks, the joint session adjourned. The House then reconvened briefly, adopted a motion to adjourn until the next day, and announced that the Joint Budget Committee would meet later that afternoon and again the following morning.

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• And while there, there were presentations by leaders from Brazil, India, China, Nevada, Arkansas, Texas
• Texas, Africa, and the list goes on, and they were there talking about the supply chains that they are
• Every sunset review identifies the same problems: refusal to conduct open meetings, weak governance,
• 1915 will support California's neighborhood restaurants by modernizing California's food facility code
• With the support of a CalCompetes award from GO-Biz and strong local government partnership, Heron's

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• What we're creating here is a no-government card.
• It's citizens helping citizens without government funding.
• Peer support specialists can only be billed individually by the local governing entities, the way it's
• And I would like to see what we as a state can do to engage the federal government on this.
• And so, really, it is changing the governance of the members from serving four-year terms to serving

Bills: HR174, HR194, HCR98, SB39, SB124, SB190, SB236, SB270, SB273, SB359, SB415, SB426, SB437, SB451

Keywords: fenbendazole, cancer treatment, public health, FDA, clinical trials, patient safety, visual acuity, student health, de-identified data, longitudinal analysis, education policy, SNAP, food stamps, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, grocery delivery, delivery fees, service charges, online grocery, food access, food insecurity

Summary: The House Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 12 and first reported HCR 98 favorably without objection. The resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Health to study whether SNAP benefits could be used to pay grocery delivery fees and related costs, especially for elderly and mobility-limited recipients. The author said the measure would not change SNAP rules, only request a study, and LDH was not opposed. The committee then advanced several Senate bills. SB 273, on hospice care in inpatient licensed facilities, was amended and reported favorably; the bill requires documentation of hydration, nutrition, and care decisions and clarifies facility responsibility when multiple providers are involved. SB 415, creating the Empower Louisiana Food Purchase Program, was amended and reported favorably; the author described it as a privately funded, charity-run food card program for people in need, with LDH to develop rules. SB 437, a cleanup bill on judicially referred residential substance abuse treatment facilities, was reported favorably, with LDH explaining that facilities providing treatment must be licensed and surveyed. The committee also approved SB 451 on newborn hearing screenings, which updates terminology and expands reporting requirements to improve early detection and intervention for deaf or hard-of-hearing children. SB 426, modernizing the addictive disorder regulatory authority and creating a licensure pathway for peer support specialists, was reported favorably with amendments after testimony from behavioral health providers and training organizations. SB 236 on annual LDH reviews of kidney disease treatment in Medicaid, SB 39 creating provisional licenses for massage therapist graduates, SB 190 tightening oversight of nursing facilities in the CMS Special Focus Facility Program, and SB 124 allowing peer review sharing within a health system were all reported favorably, most with technical amendments. The committee also reported favorably HR 174 urging study of fenbendazole for cancer, SB 270 allowing terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in health care facilities, SB 359 changing terms for a Morehouse Parish hospital district board, and HR 194 requesting de-identified school visual acuity screening data for researchers. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.

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• About 750 girls were dropped off at Camp Mystic in Canton, Texas. this bill is named the Sara Marsh this
• I serve as the director of policy and government affairs for Southern Rail Corporation. Happy St.
• affairs for Southern Rail government affairs for Southern Rail Corporation.<00:08:54.520> Happy
• of Mexico; we're going to get that changed to government of America.
• One thing that kept coming up: there are eight different definitions of rural in Alabama code.

Bills: HB381, HB259, HB393, HB399, SB358, SB362, SB363, SB348, SB187

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• history and specifically in government history and specifically in this<00:31:27.639> case<00
• <00:38:08.040> was totalitarian type of government was totalitarian type of government was
• Trinity had no civics at the time, no New Hampshire history and government, and that had become a law
• <00:47:31.880> body pathway I might give this governing body pathway I might give this governing
• , but book publishers might listen to Texas.

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 749, which would require high schools to provide at least one hour of instruction on the nature and history of communism. The prime sponsor said the bill was prompted by concerns that students lack basic historical knowledge about communism and its effects, and argued that a short, flexible requirement could be embedded in an existing course without creating a new full class. He described communism as a totalitarian ideology and cited historical examples including the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Cold War, and current events involving Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan as reasons students should understand the topic. Members asked whether the subject is already covered in current social studies standards, whether one hour is enough, and whether the bill would apply to public, private, parochial, and charter schools. The sponsor said he did not believe communism is specifically required in current standards, that he would prefer a full course but was proposing a minimal requirement, and that he intended the bill to apply broadly to schools under the Department of Education’s umbrella, though he acknowledged the wording may need clarification for charter schools. He also said the proposal was both reactive and proactive, based on anecdotal concerns and his teaching experience. A second supporter testified that he was born in the Soviet Union and favored the bill, but suggested the instruction should emphasize critical thinking and explain both why communism can appeal to some people and why it can have harmful consequences. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Al Green of Texas submitted the Mr.
• Texas and when a heartbeat can be Texas and when a heartbeat can be detected<05:54:23.200> at<
• <05:59:47.920> we color of our skin or what zip code we color of our skin or what zip code
• this grand experiment in self-governance this grand experiment in self-governance believed.<06:00
• <06:21:58.160> to uh and others within our government to uh and others within our government

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It inserts government into a doctor's examination room.
• And we're inserting government into deeply personal matters.
• , something which is what makes government effective.
• , something which is what makes government effective.
• Lisbeth Medina, 16, stabbed to death in Texas by an illegal alien.

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• like to say very briefly that we still continue to face many injustices wrought by the federal government
• There have been previous attempts to try to engage other aspects of the government on this issue, and
• Texas Taxation and Revenue Department.
• So there are precedents for states requiring coverage of things that the federal government does not.
• Hello, my name is Miranda Leon from South Texas Rio Grande.

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• So we are governed by 15 member board which consistent 8 public members and 7 state representatives and
• Work was a government entity. We have on the ability to stand up to 5, a one C 3.
• It could be somebody, hey, who's making an app that Texas mom after she has baby to check up on her,
• And if you've got the QR code, you're ready to go.
• Fellow government extent it's tab, which is mandatory coverage.

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• <00:26:09.080> for funding uh through the government for funding uh through the government
• Part of the insurance code. Yes, it's part of the insurance code. Thank you.
• Part of the insurance code. that? Part of the insurance code.
• >> Yes, it's part of the insurance code. >> Yes, it's part of the insurance code.
• government has done things. government has done things.

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• And whereas her career has been defined by staunch allyship and advocacy for both government agencies
• Their work is rooted in the belief that our rights are not given by government but are inherent, and
• They were studying civics and government in preparation for coming here and wanted to come and see how
• They're here today learning how government works for them and for their community.
• They're here today learning how government works for them and for their community.

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• We also send representatives from within state government to participate in international conferences
• And we have a unique governance model, modeled after the agriculture...
• resources that Texas does.
• resources that Texas does.
• We get match from the federal government. So we're able to maximize those contributions.

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Asia, California, Trade and Investment held its first informational hearing to examine California’s economic ties with Asia, the effects of federal tariffs, and ways the state can strengthen trade, investment, tourism, and subnational diplomacy. Chair Jessica Caloza opened by emphasizing California’s role as the world’s fourth-largest economy and a major exporter to Asia, and several members and guests highlighted the importance of AAPI communities, sister-city relationships, and coordinated state outreach. Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis described California’s trade missions, APEC hosting, and ongoing climate and trade partnerships, while Japan’s deputy consul general underscored Japan’s role as a major investor and trading partner and encouraged continued engagement. The first panel, featuring leaders from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation/World Trade Center Los Angeles, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and Visit California, focused on trade, tourism, and investment trends. Witnesses said tariffs and federal uncertainty are disrupting logistics, manufacturing, business travel, higher education, and tourism, with particular concern about port activity, international student declines, and reduced visitation from Asia. They urged California to remain “open for business,” invest in promotion and infrastructure, and use trade missions, MOUs, and sister-city ties to maintain relationships and attract investment. The second panel, with economist Kyle Handley and trade expert Glenn Fukushima, focused on the mechanics and consequences of tariffs. Both said tariffs function as taxes on importers and consumers, raise costs for businesses, and create uncertainty that delays investment, hiring, and supply-chain decisions. They warned that California is especially exposed because of its ports, cross-border trade, and reliance on global supply chains, and said new federal vessel fees and shifting trade routes could divert commerce away from California. They argued that the long-term damage includes lost growth and reduced U.S. credibility, and recommended that California “tariff-proof” its economy through faster ports, better infrastructure, export assistance, and reduced permitting barriers. In the final panel, representatives from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, Asian Business Association California, and the Small Business Development Center emphasized future opportunities and the needs of small businesses. They said California should deepen ties with Asia through conventions, tourism, and sector-specific partnerships in life sciences, clean tech, semiconductors, hospitality, and small business trade. The witnesses stressed that small and minority-owned businesses need more access to trade missions, capital, technical assistance, and state support, and that California’s economic strength depends on coordinated efforts across regions and industries.

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• It is risky governance. I urge you to rethink this, because D.E. ...risky governance.
• Bar code 456, 7, 7.
• Bar code... Representative Harris offered the following amendment. Bar code 122487.
• It is a blueprint to marginalize our local governments. Local governments are elected just like us.
• government overreach.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum and journal business before taking up the special order calendar. Several bills were explained and moved through amendment and final passage, including CS/SB 590 on the statute of limitations for mandatory reporters’ child-abuse reporting violations, which was clarified on the floor to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. CS/SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder was amended to align with the House version and passed 111-0. The chamber also recognized Spina Bifida Week and guests in the gallery before considering additional measures. Members then passed CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA), described as preserving the program’s actuarial soundness, by a 112-0 vote; CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund, expanded to support broader health science education programs and non-health-care partner contributions, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care facility standards by 111-0; CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences, including transfer-of-ownership and MAT-related provisions, by 168-0; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools, allowing limited coach support for student welfare with parental consent and other guardrails, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, limiting use of ADS-B data for airport billing, by 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services, modernizing licensure and exclusivity rules, by 111-0. The House also took up CS/SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related restrictions. The sponsor argued the bill would prohibit counties and municipalities from official DEI actions and related funding while preserving numerous exceptions for holidays, observances, public safety, and other activities. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect local programs, events, and offices, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition by removing two prongs; debate centered on vagueness, enforcement, and local-government impacts. The transcript cuts off during consideration of that amendment, so no final action on the bill is shown. The session also included lengthy farewell remarks from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf, reflecting on their service, staff, constituents, and policy priorities.

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• We had support of the local government, we had support of our representative and our senator, and we
• Developing the 1215 tiny house building standard with the International Code Council, other builders,
• manufacturers, and code officials.
• Similar laws have been passed in Illinois, Colorado, and Nevada, and public housing tenants in Texas
• Similar laws have been passed in Illinois, Colorado, and Nevada, and public housing tenants in Texas

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held a hearing on a wide range of housing bills focused on manufactured housing, condominiums, public housing, tiny homes, and protections for elderly and disabled residents. Chairs Haggerty and Cyr opened by emphasizing the importance of these housing types and the need to hear from many speakers. Testimony on manufactured housing was especially extensive and sharply divided. Supporters of bills such as H. 1475, S. 990, and H. 1513 argued that out-of-state corporate owners are buying communities, raising rents and fees, reducing services, and exploiting legal gray areas. Residents and lawmakers from affected communities like Taunton, Middleborough, Attleboro, and Oak Point described steep rent disparities, fear of displacement, and the need for stronger protections, while Representative Hawkins urged an omnibus approach and said the bill would create a local board to ensure compliance with existing law. Opponents, including the Massachusetts Manufactured Housing Association and Hometown America’s counsel, argued that current law already provides protections, that the bills would create uncertainty or unfairly restrict owners, and that H. 1475 was intended to clarify the post-Blake legal landscape. The committee also heard testimony on condominium reform through S. 980, with owners describing lack of transparency, surprise assessments, and limited accountability, and urging updates to Chapter 183A and more owner rights. Public housing bills also drew support from housing authority advocates. MassNAHRO backed S. 955, H. 1517, H. 1512, H. 1550, and H. 1551, saying housing authorities need more flexibility to preserve and expand affordable housing. Witnesses supported tax relief for replacement public housing units and streamlined procurement rules, arguing these changes would help projects move faster and make better use of capital funds. Committee members asked questions about PILOT agreements, tax treatment of new developments, and whether state and federal public housing would be treated similarly. The committee also heard from Senator Lovely and advocates for S. 1007/H. 1525, which would prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents in housing. Supporters described the bills as a long-needed response to harassment in senior and public housing, calling for building-level plans, staff training, and AG oversight; Jerry Halberstadt said the measure should be strengthened with enforcement and tenant advocacy support. Pamela and other witnesses described severe personal impacts from bullying and management retaliation. Another major topic was S. 1474/H. 1474 on movable tiny houses as permanent dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Supporters, including Representative DeCoste, Vera Struck, Kaylee DeCrease, and Abundant Housing Massachusetts, said tiny homes are a safe, affordable, sustainable option for seniors, workers, and others facing the housing shortage, and urged the committee to legalize them and align state rules with emerging standards. They also discussed tax classification and the need for a clear building code and DMV category. Finally, H. 1476 on pet-friendly elderly housing drew support from animal welfare groups, who said the bill would restore and modernize a prior pet program, expand access across state-aided housing, limit pet deposits, and reduce pet surrender caused by housing barriers. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions on the bills.

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• country is a national electrical code. country is a national electrical code. that<04:01:06.160>
• legislature adopts that new code.
• and then every 3 years when a new code and then every 3 years when a new code<04:04:22.160> comes
• c><04:04:25.920> code.
• that new code. that new code.

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• Now, I'm and state federal government.
• The process is rarely governing is hard.
• ><03:35:28.720> submitted<03:35:29.040> by<03:35:29.200> the Code, code of the rule
• submitted by the Code, code of the rule submitted by the Environmental<03:35:30.080> Protection
• <05:11:49.120> that to have support from the government that to have support from the government

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So this is pretty typical in Chapter 7 in the code.
• We have international building code.
• And I do think sometimes that local government can get it wrong.
• Casitas have been newly part of the Santa Fe Code and the Albuquerque Code, to my knowledge, that we're
• I believe local government is best to make these decisions.

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• Casillas—$7 million for the local government investment pool.
• Approximately half of the funding is from the federal government.
• Texas is in a more challenging situation.
• That location in Nuevo León is 120 miles from the Texas border.
• Well, that's just the constraints of government.

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• We just recently passed our new land use code here in the city of Las Cruces.
• This is the amount of money that the federal government is bringing in through taxes.
• You can also think of it as the amount of money that the government is spending.
• Currently, it's a 50-50 split between the state and the federal government.
• Their information will then be dispersed into one of our systems based on the zip code.