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• There are many components of the cost of health care in Minnesota that are outside the direct control
• of the leadership or the direct control of the leadership or legislature<00:20:41.480> leadership
• We are also doing a couple of changes to things called shareholder control agreements.
• The first mandate that was declared defrayal was for pannus and pons back in 2020.
• The first mandate that was declared defrayal was for pannus and pons back in 2020.

Bills: HF747, HF1014, HF320, HF400

Keywords: corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Association, MIGA, insurance guaranty fund, insurer insolvency, covered claim, net worth threshold, high-net-worth insured, financial information request, insurance claims, self-insured retention, deductible, commercial insurance, insurance regulation, Minnesota Statutes 60C.09, guaranty association

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• Your word declares that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
• Your<00:02:34.040> word<00:02:34.360> declares<00:02:34.960> that<00:02:35.200><
• c> righteousness Your word declares that righteousness Your word declares that righteousness exalts

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, March 26, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Maryland Senate convened with 39 members present and a quorum. The session opened with an invocation by Bishop Antonio Palmer of Kingdom Celebration Center, whose remarks were journalized. The President and members also welcomed several guests to the chamber, including former Delegate Sean Terrence, students from Charles H. Flowers High School and Garrison Forest School, Dr. Lee Snyder as doctor of the day, and Dr. Barbara Ann Palmer in recognition of Women’s History Month. The President also noted that the next day would be pro forma and that some scheduled items would be moved to the following week. The Senate considered Executive Nominations Report No. 6, covering gubernatorial nominees for boards and commissions including the State Board of Education, MEDCO, and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. On motion of the committee chair, the report was special ordered to Tuesday, with members asked to review the list for recusals or related issues. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 890, which concerns an insurance premium receipts tax exemption for captive insurance procured by nonprofit hospitals and health care systems. On SB 890, the Senate adopted the committee amendments and then adopted a floor amendment offered by the bill sponsor. The amendment was described as replacing the bill’s earlier approach with a two-year moratorium on collection of any related liabilities, followed by a Maryland Insurance Administration report back on ongoing investigations. One senator raised concern that the amendment’s language could require the state to refund taxes already paid by hospitals and others, potentially costing millions, and asked for more time to review it; the motion to special order the bill was defeated. After discussion, the amendment was adopted and the bill was ordered printed for third reading. At the close of the floor session, committee and delegation announcements were made, including Finance, Triple E, Judicial Proceedings, Budget and Tax, Executive Nominations, and several county delegations. A senator from District 6 also spoke about the anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse and thanked colleagues for bipartisan work on related legislation and recovery efforts.

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• The first of these two sections requires a petition to include a declaration that a candidate satisfies
• c><00:40:51.200> to<00:40:51.320> include<00:40:51.640> a<00:40:51.720> declaration
• <00:40:52.320> that a petition to include a declaration that a petition to include a declaration

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• I declare this joint session adjourned." the amount of lives that have been the amount of lives that
• Thank you.<01:00:06.000> I<01:00:06.240> declare<01:00:06.640> this<01:00:06.880
• I declare this joint session ajour. you. I declare this joint session ajour.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Grafton Town was fighting for quite a while with a gentleman who bought one of their houses and then declared
• <00:25:13.679> houses<00:25:14.240> and<00:25:14.480> then<00:25:14.799> declared
• <00:25:15.279> it<00:25:15.520> a their houses and then declared it a their houses
• and then declared it a church<00:25:16.400> a<00:25:16.640> church<00:25:16.880> of<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met in work session and focused only on SB 291; SB 249 and SB 83 were postponed for at least two weeks, and the chair said there would be no meeting next week. The chair also announced a deadline of the 22nd for clearing out drawers and lockers, and reminded members about a field trip to Nashua the next day and mileage paperwork for attendees. For SB 291, the chair distributed Amendment 2025-1925H, explaining that it was intended to simplify the bill and address concerns about church parsonages by allowing a church to rent out a parsonage and apply the net income to a pastor’s housing allowance. Members discussed whether the language could unintentionally exclude non-Christian denominations, whether the bill was too narrow, and what guardrails would prevent abuse. Several members said the amendment was clearer and supported it, while one member preferred retaining the bill for more study. The discussion also touched on how “church” and “parsonage” are defined under existing law and IRS rules, with the chair and others saying the language was broad enough and that no testimony from other religious groups had raised concerns. After the discussion, the chair took a straw poll showing support for the amendment and then closed the work session. In executive session, a motion was made and seconded to ought to pass SB 291.

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• that we should be cognizant of threats, but to say that this is a dire threat to public health and declare
• this is a dire threat to public health this is a dire threat to public health and<00:53:25.520> declare
• 26.000> as<00:53:26.160> a<00:53:26.400> public<00:53:26.720> health and declare
• it as a public health and declare it as a public health emergency,<00:53:28.480> uh,<00:53:28.800

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The bureaucrats were so interested in trying to be able to control all the citizens that they thought
• <00:55:08.720> all<00:55:08.960> the trying to be able to control all the trying to
• be able to control all the citizens<00:55:09.599> that<00:55:09.839> they<00:55:10.000
• Uh, Senator Roshford has declared a conflict of interest on this bill. amendment?
• Uh Senator Roshford has declared first.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• act relating to recyclers act relating to recyclers uh<00:10:58.720> and<00:10:58.800> declaring
• uh and declaring an emergency. uh and declaring an emergency.

Keywords: 958, all

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• Uh, prior to that vote, might we please understand the ruling and why it has been declared not to make
• Uh, prior to that vote, might we please understand the ruling and why it has been declared not to make
• Uh, prior to that vote, might we please understand the ruling and why it has been declared not to make

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• And then who declares that emergency? And again, these are only in the worst case.
• assure not only industry, but the citizens of the state that we are going to remain outside of the control
• Outside of the control of the EPA as the big iron hammer.
• Any of our regulatory roles, whether it's floodplain management, construction of flood control projects
• be informative to see what other states are doing on this, and it is important to maintain local control

Summary: The committee met in Grand Forks, approved the February 26 minutes by voice vote, and recessed for a tour of Minnkota Power Cooperative before hearing presentations on large energy consumers and related infrastructure issues. The first presentation, from the North Dakota Transmission Authority, focused on the need for better local decision-making tools for counties, townships, and planning and zoning boards facing major projects such as transmission lines, pipelines, data centers, wind, solar, and large-scale agriculture. The speaker urged more objective, data-driven analysis, noted that local officials often have limited time and resources, and said the state should support training and tools through groups like the League of Cities and the Association of Counties. Members asked about proactive outreach, data center ordinances, and how to avoid subsidizing large loads or causing reliability problems. The Division of Air Quality then discussed environmental oversight of data centers, emphasizing that North Dakota’s air remains among the cleanest in the country and that the agency’s role is limited to air, water discharge, stormwater, and waste—not zoning or water use. The presentation explained that data centers generally have low direct emissions but may rely on diesel backup generators when the grid is unavailable, which creates air-quality concerns; the department said it is requiring air monitors at some projects to collect real-world data and guide future decisions. Members asked about generator emissions, misinformation, monitoring costs, and staffing succession, and the agency said permit applicants pay for the monitors while the state handles some QA work. The Department of Water Resources followed with an overview of North Dakota water law and data center water use. The director explained the state’s prior-appropriation system, the public-interest review for permits, and the large overall water supply available from groundwater and the Missouri River. He said most proposed data centers use closed-loop cooling systems and generally request relatively small amounts of water compared with other uses such as power plants, irrigation, and oilfield operations, and that even a worst-case data center scenario would use only a tiny fraction of Missouri River flow. Questions focused on downstream impacts and comparisons to fracking water use, and the director said the state’s use is too small to materially affect downstream users. Later, McLean County State’s Attorney Ladd-Erickson testified online about data center zoning and permitting. He asked the committee to have Legislative Council gather information on how other states handle data center permitting and to keep the topic on the interim agenda. He argued that local zoning should remain local, but said counties lack the technical and legal resources to manage complex reclamation or bonding requirements and that state-level enabling legislation may be more appropriate. He also recommended eliminating tax incentives for data centers. The committee chair said staff would prepare a document on other states’ zoning and permitting approaches. After a lunch recess, the committee reconvened at the EERC, where CEO Charles Gorecki gave an overview of the center’s 75 years of work and its role in oil and gas, carbon management, and other energy technologies, highlighting enhanced oil recovery and carbon dioxide utilization as major opportunities for future production and tax revenue.

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• I don't have any control over the legislative committee process or when special sessions were called
• Pareda is in control of that issue.
• Parada's control, Mr. Jaseel's control. Okay.
• Second, the governor and this legislature have no authority to declare a constitutional void.
• National conversation about the partisan control of Congress after the midterm elections.

Summary: The Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting met to consider HB 1D, which would establish Florida’s congressional districts using the governor’s proposed map, EOG PCRP 26. Representative Persons-Mulicka briefly introduced the bill, and Jason Jazeel and Jason Pareda of the governor’s office presented the legal rationale and map details. Jazeel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is not prohibited, that the governor’s position is to draw districts without considering race, and that federal equal-protection principles should control over state race-based redistricting provisions. Pareda said he drew the map alone using 2020 census data and census blocks, while also considering population growth estimates, traditional redistricting criteria, and county/city boundaries where feasible. Pareda described the map as race-neutral and said it keeps 48 counties whole, 382 cities whole, and has a boundary-analysis score of about 85.7%. He walked through regional changes, including major revisions in South Florida, adjustments in Central Florida, and changes in the Tampa Bay area, explaining that population shifts and the need for exact congressional population equality drove many of the district configurations. Members questioned the timing of the special session, the use of 2020 census data versus newer population estimates, the role of the legislature versus the governor, the legal basis for mid-decade redistricting, and whether the map complies with the Voting Rights Act and Fair Districts amendments. Motions to place witnesses under oath and to extend the committee meeting by 30 minutes both failed. During public testimony, every speaker who was heard opposed the map. Commenters argued that the proposal was a partisan power grab, would reduce Democratic and minority representation, and violated the Florida Constitution and voting rights protections. Several speakers criticized the short notice and lack of public input, while others said the map would confuse voters or split communities. The chair repeatedly reminded attendees to maintain decorum and limited each speaker to about one minute.

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• Uh, and again, I also understand from the controller that It's going to be a digitalized system now,
• Number three is the controller.
• So, when we make changes, or when the controller has.
• and we have other tribes adjacent and in the region that have claimed and historically have ties or declare
• Madam Chair, Senator Charley, when we assumed control, as Chairman Riley advised, we went in without

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• Standing Committee Report No. 1817, third reading of House Bill 1482, Senate Draft 2, relating to controlled
• largest statewide health survey ever, as well as the largest data set using the Centers for Disease Control
• largest statewide health survey ever, as well as the largest data set using the Centers for Disease Control
• c><00:29:59.200> National<00:29:59.520> Institute<00:30:00.000> for Disease Controls
• National Institute for Disease Controls National Institute for Occupational<00:30:00.880> Safety<

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• to me, Tourette is a condition that can cause people to make sounds or movements that they don't control
• and can't control.
• and they can't control.
• Since they have control over us as incarcerated women, we have taken accountability for our inquiries
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hybrid hearing covering public construction, business regulations, and honorary designations, with most of the discussion focused on two matters: a five-year moratorium on new jail and prison construction (S. 2114/H. 3422) and a bill designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day (S. 2152/H. 3305). The chair emphasized that the hearing was public, testimony would be recorded, and speakers should generally keep remarks to three minutes. Senator Comerford introduced the prison moratorium bill, saying it would pause new construction while allowing renovations, and Senator Friedman introduced the Tourette awareness bill and a separate Tuskegee Airmen commemoration measure, asking for favorable action on both honorary designations. A large portion of the hearing featured remote testimony from incarcerated people at MCI Framingham and MCI Shirley in support of the prison moratorium. Witnesses repeatedly argued that Massachusetts does not need a new women’s prison, that the incarcerated population is declining, and that funds would be better spent on mental health care, addiction treatment, vocational training, pre-release programming, housing, and repairs to existing facilities. Several speakers described poor conditions, limited programming, and the need to address trauma, domestic violence, and substance use as root causes of incarceration. One committee member responded to testimony by noting that incarceration numbers are going down, that the state is working on housing and workforce opportunities for people returning home, and that the committee wants to expand pathways to employment and reentry. The Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day bill drew testimony from the bill’s young sponsor, Owen Rosenthal, his parents, medical professionals, and advocates. They described Tourette syndrome as a misunderstood neurodevelopmental condition, said awareness would reduce stigma and improve diagnosis and support, and cited the need for education in schools, workplaces, and the medical community. The Tourette Association of America supported the bill, noting underdiagnosis, co-occurring conditions, pain, and mental health risks associated with Tourette syndrome. Committee members praised the youth advocates and asked that written testimony be submitted electronically. The hearing ended without any recorded votes or final committee action in the transcript provided.

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• of the governor the legislature in the Supreme Court's following certain disasters of emergency declaration
• control their classrooms, and so in many cases they're having to focus on one student repeatedly day
• It respects the rights of educators and gives them the power and the tools they need to. control their
• teachers in conjunction with parents to provide those consequences and to provide the necessary. controls
• It's important to emphasize that This bill does not limit local control.

Bills: HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, HB39, HB 102, HB 126, HB290, HB300, HB2143, HJR2, HB147, HJR6, HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, SB1

Keywords: career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, mental health, telehealth

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• They've been awakened by the people that declared that they were there to help them and to protect them
• in this Commonwealth, everyone in this nation, as we come up on this 250th anniversary of that declaration

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received communications recalling it for voting session and referring gubernatorial nominations and a series of Senate and House bills and resolutions to standing committees. Leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber recessed briefly for committee meetings and party caucuses before reconvening. On the floor, the Senate unanimously agreed to House Bill 1102 and later passed Senate Bill 1133 and Senate Bill 1303 by 50-0 votes. Several measures were set aside to their proper place in the calendar or re-referred, including Senate Bill 1182 and House Bill 928 to Appropriations. The Senate also adopted multiple amendments to Senate Bill 1372, including a technical amendment from Senator Brooks, an amendment offered on behalf of Senator Loughlin, and Senator Fontana’s amendment requiring carbon monoxide detectors in child care facilities; after amendment, Senate Bill 1372 was held over. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution 326 urging a posthumous Medal of Honor for Major Richard Winters. During petitions and remonstrances, Senator Tartaglione urged action to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, noting it has been 20 years since the last increase. Senator Dush honored Colonel James C. Harding on his birthday, highlighting his military service and decorations. Senator Street introduced a discharge resolution to force consideration of adult-use cannabis legalization, arguing the issue has bipartisan support and should receive a vote. Senator Dush also delivered extended remarks on the Founders, John Adams, religion, and the Constitution. Committee reports followed, including Appropriations reporting Senate Bills 1061, 1182, and 1303 as committed and House Bill 2400 as amended, and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure reporting House Bill 2426 as committed. The Senate then considered supplemental calendars, adopting an amendment to Senate Bill 1182 and passing Senate Bill 1303 on final passage, both by 50-0 votes. The chamber was also notified of upcoming committee meetings, and it recessed until June 30, 2026, at 11 a.m., unless recalled sooner.

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• And lastly, just wanted to mention that, you know, one of the reasons that we wrote the Declaration of
• And lastly, just wanted to mention that, you know, one of the reasons that we wrote the Declaration of

Keywords: 1183, house

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• However, statutorily only the Attorney General can prosecute price gouging during a declared disaster
• our local communities. have concurrent jurisdiction to handle price gouging cases during disasters declared

Bills: HB74, HB175, HB460, HB576, HB2271, HB2294, HB2874, HB3016, HB3133, HB3191, HB3458, HB3929, HB4063, HB4115, HB4394, HB74, HB175

Keywords: Puerto Verde, Port Authority, eminent domain, bonds, tax assessments, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public welfare, child care, certifications, Texas Rising Star Program, grant program, disability inclusion, family income, affordability, economic impact, state study, cost analysis, government support

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• :45.280> earth<00:07:45.599> and Psalm 24:1 declares, "The earth and Psalm 24:1 declares
• Morelle, will each control up to 30 minutes.
• control. When you change your name, Mr. control.
• states that they don't already control. states that they don't already control.
• She had fled a troubled Latin American country where thugs control the streets.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• and controlled by Rich corporate<01:16:18.120> owners<01:16:18.600> and<01:16:18.960><
• May 22nd to be National declared May 22nd to be National Maritime<02:06:41.599> day<02:06:42.480
• <03:25:41.160> the Taxation as a way to control the Taxation as a way to control the industry
• But this is not the solution: to give the party in control veto power over the minority's appointments
• veto power over the party in control veto power over the minority's<05:53:51.320> appointments

Keywords: 910, house, all