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• thank you chers for your control thank you chers for your time<01:41:38.080> thank<01:41:38.280
• I don't disagree with it, right, because those are critical control points.
• points if you can manage the control points if you can manage the nursery<02:13:52.040> trade
• <02:13:55.119> point<02:13:56.079> to trade that's a critical control point to trade
• spending allocated funds and controlling spending allocated funds and controlling existing<02:38

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• ERIC was created by state election officials and is controlled by state election officials.
• Recognizing the importance of ERIC and keeping our voter rolls accurate, while ERIC is controlled by
• <00:05:57.440> of<00:05:57.600> states<00:05:57.880> with Democratic control
• <00:06:07.919> by of this while Eric is controlled by of this while Eric is controlled by
• I don't control that. I cannot enter into an agreement for giving away motor vehicle data.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Huffman, will each control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Arkansas.
• Huffman, will each control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Arkansas.
• Huffman, will each control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Arkansas.
• Huffman, will each control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Arkansas.
• Hoffman, each will control 20 minutes. The gentleman from Arkansas, Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• ,<04:41:41.600> and options, increasing local control, and options, increasing local control
• You said that local control is not absolute, which I agree. It’s not absolute.
• local control local control and<06:09:15.520> somebody<06:09:16.000> said,<06:09:16.480
• I said absolutely of local control?"
• <06:10:02.638> Is shouldn't be under local control. Is shouldn't be under local control.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It's been under a House that's been controlled by Republicans, under a Senate controlled by Republicans
• <01:12:11.520> over control over control over that<01:12:14.360> the<01:12:14.600> problem
• They get a lot of power by virtue of the fact that they have control over all the workers, and there's
• <02:48:15.399> for laws they persist after controlling for laws they persist after controlling
• to note that members had so much control over<03:22:02.800> this<03:22:03.680> um<03:22

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• to wait for formal process to Additionally, the draft changes to HF 3776 are an erosion of local control
• I just really think we need to keep maintaining the local control aspect of it.
• I just really think we need to keep maintaining the local control aspect of it.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The question is, where did the local control wheel fall today?
• I do—you know how much I love talking about local control.
• I guess what I would say is that, right, local control, they're looking at simply their particular district

Keywords: 914, all

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• This again is a bill that will crack the three-tier system in Alabama's decision to be a control state
• supported things happening in Greene County and stuff like that, as we needed to make sure we had control
• And this is one thing that this does; it puts the control back in the hands of a commission which oversees

Bills: SB312, SB316, SB90

Keywords: alcoholic beverages, ABC Board, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control, special event license, special events retail license, nonprofit special events retail license, special retail license, event storage license, government venue license, alcohol storage, alcohol transfer, beer, wine, liquor, on-premises consumption, public venue, government-owned property, municipal property, county property, state property

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• In our annual state of tobacco control report, Alabama received an FS. control report, Alabama received
• and Italy, but also, just from a scientific method standpoint, using predictive analysis based on control

Bills: SB282, SB300, HB72, HB396, SB282, SB300, HB72, HB396

Keywords: virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, state tax law, digital assets, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact, firefighter, license plate, fees, funds distribution, support programs, memorial, disabled veterans, property tax exemption, debt-to-income ratio, homestead, veterans affairs

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• bill adds a new category to the existing hub definition to ensure that small businesses owned and controlled
• bill adds a new category to the existing HUB definition to ensure that small businesses owned and controlled
• bill adds a new category to the existing hub definition to ensure that small businesses owned and controlled

Summary: The Committee on Veterans Affairs heard several bills related to veterans and military installations. Senator Birdwell presented SB 1197, which would extend existing drone restrictions over military bases and airports to Texas spaceports, with exceptions for authorized operators; there was brief supportive testimony and the bill was left pending. Chairman Hancock presented SB 1271, allowing Texas to accept concurrent jurisdiction over military installations to improve handling of juvenile offenses through state and local involvement; no public testimony was offered, and the bill was left pending. SB 390, by Senator Middleton and explained by Senator Menendez, would expand the definition of historically underutilized businesses to include veteran-owned businesses certified by the SBA, regardless of disability rating, to increase veteran participation in state contracting. The bill drew extensive supportive testimony from veterans and business advocates, while Senator Eckhardt raised concerns that broadening the category might not satisfy the disparity-study basis typically used for HUB programs. The committee also took up pending bills later in the meeting. SB 651 was advanced after adoption of a committee substitute and received a unanimous committee vote to do pass and be recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 897 likewise had a committee substitute adopted and was reported favorably by a unanimous vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1814 was reported favorably and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar by a unanimous vote. SB 1197 was also voted out favorably and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1271 and SB 390 were left pending at the end of the meeting, and the committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• Water control improvement districts.
• districts of a couple of kinds self-liquidating navigation district Special Utility District Stormwater Control
• In the district I serve, I understand that not all these entities are taxing entities, but they do control

Bills: HB279, HB310, HB365, HB391, HB420, HB422, HB638, HB279, HB310

Keywords: HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing

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• them so that they store up to control them so that they store up heat<00:52:56.520> for<00:52
• <02:06:27.079> some<02:06:27.320> of they are um they are controlling some of they
• are um they are controlling some of the<02:06:28.040> resources<02:06:29.040> by<02:06:
• <04:28:37.319> over fired generation less control over fired generation less control over
• <04:38:47.439> systems to have all the control systems to have all the control systems throughout

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• example of a local town which has brought in a lot of different ordinances in their town, including control
• People want plastic brought under control.
• This puts producers on the hook for costs they can’t control and creates inequities between urban and
• Solid Waste Master Plan that calls out paint stewardship as a fundamental contributor to gaining control
• Solid Waste Master Plan that calls out paint stewardship as a fundamental contributor to gaining control

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a heavily attended hybrid hearing focused primarily on plastics reduction bills, along with a few local and related waste-management measures. Chair Rauch and Chair Barber outlined strict testimony rules because of the large number of speakers. Before the plastics docket, the committee heard support for a local Sharon sewer-extension bill for a Sunrise Senior Living project, and the bill’s proponents said the project would help address senior housing needs and would still require MWRA and local approvals. The chairs also noted a separate local matter involving Sharon and the MWRA. A major portion of the hearing centered on the Plastics Reduction Act and related bills addressing single-use plastics, including plastic bags, polystyrene, black plastic, plastic beverage bottles, non-flushable wipes, skip-the-stuff provisions, and truth-in-labeling. Sponsors and supporters said the bills would reduce litter, microplastics, greenhouse gas emissions, and municipal waste costs, while creating statewide consistency and supporting environmental justice communities. Several speakers cited local bans already adopted by many Massachusetts cities and towns, and many urged the committee to advance comprehensive statewide action. The committee also heard testimony on a boat wrap recycling bill, a mattress recycling bill, and a bill to prohibit hotels from providing small plastic toiletries. Municipal officials and waste professionals supported extended producer responsibility for paint and labeling for non-flushable wipes, saying these measures would shift costs away from cities and towns and reduce strain on wastewater systems. The Massachusetts Municipal Association, Mayor Ruth Ann Fuller of Newton, and a Franklin County waste official all backed paint EPR and wipes labeling. Fire Chief Brian Nardelli testified for the Fire Chiefs Association in support of lithium-ion battery legislation, citing fire safety and disposal concerns. Other speakers, including environmental groups, local activists, and business representatives, supported bag and polystyrene bans, though the Retailers Association of Massachusetts urged any bag policy to be truly statewide and said any bag fee should be retained by retailers. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• turnpike, so the Vice Chair on the House side, Representative James Hawkins, is going to be taking control
• These design practices deprive minors of their autonomy, taking control of their online experiences out
• And so I'm struggling with whether or not this half measure of controlling or thinking we're controlling
• I just want to—I don't want to lose control of you guys.
• And I wish parents would control it and set limits.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held its second hearing on a large docket of technology, internet, cybersecurity, broadband, and media bills. Early testimony focused on community media funding legislation, with lawmakers and local access advocates arguing that as cable subscriptions decline and streaming grows, revenue tied to cable franchises no longer supports community television and PEG programming. Supporters said community media remains a key source of local news, government meeting coverage, and civic transparency as newspapers disappear or consolidate. A related bill on cable contract oversight also drew support, with testimony that the Department of Telecommunications and Cable is backlogged and should more actively review municipal-provider agreements and report its workload to the committee. Another major topic was a proposal to create a Massachusetts Innovation Fund for state IT modernization. The Alliance for Digital Innovation backed the bill, saying agencies need flexible upfront capital to replace outdated systems and improve cybersecurity, and pointing to the federal Technology Modernization Fund as a model. The witness noted that funding for the state program still needs to be identified. The committee also heard strong support for a bill requiring free broadband in public housing, with Rep. Emmela Goodwin and MAPC describing internet access as essential for jobs, school, telehealth, and civic participation. They said the digital divide in Massachusetts is driven largely by affordability rather than infrastructure, though questions were raised about costs, wiring, and whether all housing sites already have broadband access available at the curb. A substantial portion of the hearing centered on bills to limit addictive social media feeds for minors. Supporters, including lawmakers, parents, teens, and advocacy groups, argued that algorithmic feeds contribute to addiction, anxiety, body image problems, and other harms, and said the bills would restrict surveillance-based curation and overnight notifications while leaving search and followed accounts available. Opponents, including FIRE, CCIA, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, argued the bills would require invasive age verification, threaten privacy and cybersecurity, burden adults’ anonymity, and likely face First Amendment challenges. They also warned the measures could disadvantage smaller businesses and may be unconstitutional based on recent court rulings in other states. The committee also heard support for blockchain-related bills creating a commission, a pilot program, and consumer education efforts, with testimony that Massachusetts has the talent but needs a coordinated state strategy. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• We are here seeking review of the Pollution Control and Ecology...
• We are here seeking review of the Pollution Control and Ecology Commission rule regarding solid waste
• The first rule is the rules for control of ionizing radiation.
• ...but if he or she wrote for Strattera, which isn't controlled, but I couldn't come up with another,
• I mean, I'm certainly—we're going to do our very best to fix what we have control of.

Summary: The Administrative Rules Subcommittee reviewed a long agenda of agency rules, with most items approved without objection after brief presentations and no public comment. Early items included Department of Energy and Environment rules on landfill post-closure trust fund spending thresholds and liquefied petroleum gas standards, DFA’s electronic odometer disclosure rule, and several Department of Health rules covering ionizing radiation, mobile home and RV parks, lead-based paint, counseling board revisions, hearing instrument dispensers, athletic training, dental examiners, nursing, pharmacy, medical board, speech-language pathology and audiology, radiologic technology, massage therapy, community health workers, doula certification, and cosmetology/body art. Most of these changes were described as updates to match recent acts, federal standards, compact participation, fee adjustments, or cleanup/clarification, and the committee repeatedly approved them without objection. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the Arkansas State Board of Nursing’s broad set of rule changes implementing multiple 2025 acts. Those changes included creating a dialysis patient care technician registry, updating contact information requirements, expanding APRN authority to delegate certain tasks, clarifying death certificate and pronouncement authority, allowing substitution of therapeutically equivalent medications, permitting purchase of compounded products, and updating certified medication assistant rules and training standards. Members asked detailed questions about the meaning of therapeutically equivalent substitutions, delegation limits, compounded products, and how often medication lists would be updated; the board said it would review rules annually and use future rulemaking as needed. The committee also approved new nursing rules for declaratory orders and the new dialysis registry. The Department of Education’s rules drew the most discussion, especially the Arkansas Children’s Educational Freedom Account Program. The department said the revisions, based on Act 920 of 2025, were intended to add guardrails, clarify eligible expenses, and streamline approvals. Changes included defining core educational expenses, limiting sports-related spending, adding an intentional misuse standard, restricting certain technology purchases and requiring extra justification over $1,000, capping carryover funds at $8,500, and creating a reconsideration process for denied expenses. Members raised concerns about oversight, appeal timelines, sports equipment, provider credentialing, and whether the rules were too restrictive; department officials said the rules were meant to protect taxpayer funds while preserving flexibility, and they noted the program had received extensive public comment. The committee also approved Education rules for scholarships, residency classification, teacher programs, accelerated learning, and graduate medical education, as well as Labor and Licensing rules on wage and hour standards, boiler rules, motor vehicle commission requirements, professional wrestling regulation, appraiser qualifications, and military recruiting incentives.

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• And at that point, the commissioner would take over control and try to shore things up.
• /c><01:00:58.280> and<01:00:58.400> take<01:00:58.640> over<01:00:58.800> control
• over an entity and take over control over an entity and take over control over,<01:00:59.840>
• Um, that's a mandatory control. No, level. I think that's red. Code red. It would be code red.
• Um, that's a mandatory control. Um, that's a mandatory control. No,<01:10:13.840> level.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• some of these renewable energies are the most affordable, and residential-level solar lets people control
• Quite frankly, I would like to be in control of my own future as opposed to somebody who's a spin-throat
• Chairman. ...be in control of my own future as opposed to somebody who's a spin-throat.
• Meanwhile, wealthy corporations and special interests benefit from out-of-control voucher spending and
• Less money for energy programs to help Arizonans control their own energy generation and utility costs

Bills: HB4138, HB4139, HB4140, HB4141, HB4142, HB4143, HB4144, HB4145, HB4146, HB4147, HB4148, HB4149, HB4150, HB4151, HB4152, HB4153, SB1831, SB1832, SB1833, SB1834, SB1835, SB1836, SB1837, SB1838, SB1839, SB1840, SB1841, SB1842, SB1843, SB1844, SB1845, SB1846

Keywords: appropriations, education funding, health care, general fund, state budget, local funding, gaming, pari-mutuel, horse racing, regulatory assessment, first-time starters, budget implementation, federal funds, government services, budget stabilization, financial reporting, capital outlay, infrastructure, veterans services, highway construction

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• There should be an emphasis upon the power of individuals to control their own personal behavior.
• They need to know how to understand that they have control of their own bodies.
• Overall, HB 4026 lowers the reimbursement cap from a large total pool to a controlled program of $300
• Let people take control of their lives,' and that's what this bill will help.
• Yes, I'm a local control guy, but having uniformity across the state, I think, is a step in the right

Bills: HB2014, HB2111, HB2156, HB2165, HB2202, HB2305, HB2321, HB2399, HB2403, HB2416, HB2418, HB2446, HB2601, HB2615, HB2620, HB2812, HB2939, HB2940, HB2955, HB2957, HB2960, HB2992, HB4026, HB4049

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, veterans, state parks, admission fees, military exemption, recreation access

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• by this bill to in that are controlled by this bill to the<00:13:24.800> ones<00:13:25.120>
• asked to do and does it correctly, they should not be held responsible for decisions they did not control
• And this is a local control. The local boards have the ability to set the policies for this.
• And this is a local control. The local boards have the ability to set the policies for this.
• And this is a local control. real world. And this is a local control.

Keywords: 958, all

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• contract with ICE, and there are subcontracts with a private company, but then has no meaningful control
• But the county does not have meaningful controls over its own subcontractor.
• The county is not able to meaningfully control for waste, fraud, and abuse on the contract and is not
• ICE officials, border control, and customs folks can essentially allow them to expedite detention.
• This is entirely about what is within the control of the state government.