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• you very much for that testimony Miss you very much for that testimony Miss hubard<00:29:40.519>
• Miss Benjamin, we're at about 3 minutes.
• if you’re following along, Miss Meran, Bobby King next.
• Thank you, Miss Robinson.
• <01:14:28.239> able Inception of these I was personally able Inception of these I was personally

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• One has to be in person in order to properly train the center on regulations.
• One has to be in person in order to properly train the center on regulations.
• Senate Bill 118, an act relating to credit personal property insurance.
• And we will miss him. that. At 94 years of age, up until about that.
• And we will miss him. and we do miss it. And we will miss him. and we do miss it.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a declared quorum. The chamber approved the journal, received committee reports, and heard the House message transmitting House Bills 44, 66, 305, 313, 432, and House Joint Resolution 25 for concurrence. New Senate measures were also introduced, including bills on virtual currency kiosks, chronic pain treatments, kindergarten readiness child care incentives, municipal financial reporting, and a highway designation. The floor then took up several bills. Senate Bill 172, relating to utility fuel adjustment, was explained as giving the Public Service Commission authority to spread fuel adjustment surcharges over time to reduce spikes in electric bills; the committee substitute was adopted and the bill passed 38-0. Senate Bill 160, relating to child care centers and an emergency clause, was described as limiting license revocation or suspension to serious violations and adding oversight for new centers; a floor amendment adding the cabinet’s designee to weekly support contacts was adopted, and the bill passed 38-0. Senate Bill 158, concerning vehicle financial protection products, was presented as codifying consumer protections and regulatory standards for gap-type products; it passed 37-0. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 155 on animal health emergencies, which would allow the agriculture commissioner, in consultation with the state veterinarian, to respond more quickly to livestock and poultry emergencies and suspend certain requirements to expedite feed and medicine delivery. Senate Bill 153, addressing harmful and fraudulent practices, was amended and passed 38-0; it codifies fraud-investigation practices, creates a post-disaster contractor registry, and restricts door-to-door solicitations during declared emergencies. Senate Bill 145, updating Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control rules for caterer licenses, passed 35-1, and Senate Bill 118, relating to credit personal property insurance, passed without dissent after a technical committee substitute clarified that gap waivers are excluded and aligned filing rules with existing law. The transcript ends as the chamber moves on to Senate Bill 45 on agritourism, with explanation beginning but no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• You could certainly ask that person to come to your group of two.
• Uh you could certainly ask that person Uh you could certainly ask that person to<00:34:41.280>
• There is a person tasked. In civil court, it's sort of catch as catch can.
• There is a person tasked. In civil court, it's sort of catch as catch can.
• There is a person tasked. In civil court, it's sort of catch as catch can.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Family Court Subcommittee of the Children and Family Law Committee convened under Chairman Mark Pearson to continue work begun by the prior special committee on the family division of circuit court. Pearson emphasized a collaborative, consensus-based approach with the judiciary and said the subcommittee would build on earlier “low-hanging fruit” reforms while tracking how prior changes are actually working. He also explained that the subcommittee would likely form smaller working groups, with informal meetings allowed so long as they stayed within open-meeting limits. The main policy focus was House Bill 652, which was retained by the committee, along with broader questions about what additional changes family court should make. Members divided the work into two broad areas: pre-trial and trial issues. Pre-trial topics included alternative dispute resolution, mediation training and supervision, counseling/therapy for litigants with issues such as PTSD, and improving materials for pro se litigants, including New Hampshire Bar forms and instructions. The committee also discussed whether to use input from prior testimony, former litigants, other states, and legislative researchers, and whether some of the work should be assigned to two-person subgroups to allow flexible research and outreach. For trial-related issues, members identified additional training for family court judges, whether judges should be dedicated solely to family court, and how to handle the overlap between civil and criminal matters, especially domestic violence and divorce cases. Representative Raymond raised concerns about courtroom recordings and whether judges’ behavior and record preservation were adequate; Aaron Kan of the court system responded that circuit court recording practices and staffing had not changed, that circuit court lacks the court monitors used in superior court, and that resource limits prevent similar staffing. Raymond also raised the cost of obtaining trial transcripts for pro se litigants; Kan explained that transcripts are produced by private vendors because the court system no longer employs court reporters, and that the fees reflect that outsourced service rather than a court-imposed markup. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with plans to continue gathering information and assigning subtopics for further study.

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• I'm a small business person back in the Candoiy County area, straight west of here.
• I'm a small business person back in the Candoiy County area, straight west of here.
• I'm a small business person back in the Candoiy County area, straight west of here.
• I'm a small business person back in the Candoiy County area, straight west of here.
• So, Miss, did I answer that up to a—okay? Sounds great. Awesome.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Committee on Energy Finance and Policy met for an informational session and quorum was present, but the chair stated no action would be taken. Members and staff introduced themselves, and Chair Chris Swedzinski outlined the committee’s broad goals of improving Minnesota’s energy system for families and businesses, with an emphasis on affordability, reliability, and development. Several members echoed those priorities, especially concerns about electric reliability, base-load generation, and the needs of rural communities, co-ops, munis, farms, and small businesses. House fiscal analyst Ashley presented a budget overview for the committee’s jurisdiction. She reviewed spending and base amounts for the Energy Resources Division, the Renewable Development Fund, the Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Fund, and the Public Utilities Commission, and explained that the committee also oversees special revenue and other accounts. She noted that the Renewable Development Fund is supported by utility payments for spent nuclear fuel storage, the cleanup fund by a petroleum distribution fee, and that the Commerce Department receives significant federal LIHEAP and weatherization funds. Members asked about the large increase in the Climate and Economic Development Fund and the status of recent appropriations; staff explained that the 2023 session set a larger target, that about $79 million had been spent from the relevant budget, and that some funds may carry forward. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on community solar gardens. Representative Dave Baker asked for an update on the program, and staff explained that Minnesota has about 1,600 megawatts of solar, with more than 900 megawatts in community solar. Staff said 2023 legislative changes capped annual additions and created new incentives for low- and middle-income participation. Members also discussed concerns about program cost, local siting opposition, and a large interconnection queue; staff said there is a backlog of projects, including a reported 56 gigawatts in the MISO queue, and that utilities need distribution upgrades to handle new capacity. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• Miss Coleman. Miss Coleman-Madison. Mr. Elliott. Miss Figures. Mr. Cavan. Mr. Gudger. Mr. Hatcher.
• Chastain, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman-Madison, Mr. Elliott, Miss Figures, Mr. Givhan, Mr.
• , Miss Coleman, Madison, Miss Coleman, Madison, Mr.<00:15:17.600> Elliot, Miss<00:15:23.519
• I mean, personally, personally, personally, personally, personally, personally, I<01:28:21.360> think
• Can you name who that<01:36:01.679> person<01:36:02.000> is that person is that person

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber received several House messages referring local bills to the Committee on Local Legislation, including measures affecting Lawrence, Clayurn, Limestone, Shelby, and Alabaster. The Senate also recognized guests in the gallery, including local leaders, law enforcement officials, and a Jackson County Junior Leadership group. During personal privilege remarks, Senator Figures offered a tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., highlighting his civil rights legacy, political influence, and impact on Black voter participation and representation; the Senate observed a moment of silence. Senator Smitherman also thanked her for the remarks. The Senate then adopted Senate Joint Resolution 47, mourning the death and celebrating the life of John J. Guthrie Jr., and Senate Joint Resolution 48, commending Tommy Jax for emergency actions to help a sick child. The Senate considered numerous confirmations from the Committee on Confirmations, all receiving favorable reports and being confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls, including Walter Bracie and Eric Bone to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission, Morgan Garner and Susie Beal to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, and Joe Brown, Brian Williams, James Spears, Charles Hedrickk, and Kathy Pierce to the Alabama Board of Polygraph Examiners. Committee reports also advanced several bills, including local legislation and county/municipal government measures. On the floor, the Senate adopted a special order calendar and passed or adopted several bills: SB 239 on child custody jurisdiction enforcement, SB 190 on a sales tax exemption for an ocular eye service company, SB 252 on Governor’s Mansion Authority employees and leave benefits, SB 170 on health savings account regulatory coordination, SB 210 on the chiropractic board, SB 242 on commercial driver’s licenses, and SB 70 on crimes and offenses. SB 247 on insurance was carried over at the sponsor’s request for further work, and SB 83 on guardianships and conservatorships was taken up with discussion of a committee amendment to clarify removal of proceedings from probate to circuit court and notice requirements; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• else who is in the room who wishes to chime in if you feel like there's a critical point that we've missed
• 00:07:11.840> we've there's a critical point that we've there's a critical point that we've missed
• or if you feel like there's missed or if you feel like there's another<00:07:14.319> answer<00
• Tell me a little bit about money call as a person through transitioning people from facility back to
• , system. um person- centered planning, prioritizing<00:22:31.919> assessments<00:22:32.400>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care approved the prior meeting minutes as amended after correcting the first paragraph. The chair then outlined the committee’s plan to produce a preliminary report by October 1, with additional meetings to follow, since some questions remain about the federal One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) and its effects on Medicaid financing and managed care. The main discussion focused on New Hampshire nursing home funding and how ProShare and MQUIP work. Members reviewed Medicaid rates, supplemental payments, intergovernmental transfers, and the role of federal matching funds. The chair and Mr. Litman concluded that OB3’s phase-down of payments above the Medicare rate likely would not directly eliminate ProShare or MQUIP in New Hampshire, but uncertainty remains about intergovernmental transfers and about how these payments would function if the state moved nursing facilities into managed care. Mr. Litman said managed care would likely require waivers for supplemental payments, and Texas was cited as an example of a state operating under such waivers. The committee also discussed dual eligibles, DNIP, PACE, and the possibility of carving out HCBS from nursing facility services. DHS said its managed care contract would allow the state to use MCOs for DNIP, with the goal of better coordination between Medicaid and Medicare, while PACE would likely require more study and might be more feasible in populated counties. Members also reviewed OB3’s new presumptive eligibility provisions and a state waiver request modeled on Washington’s approach, plus a separate grant for transitioning people from facilities back to the community. The rural health transformation fund was discussed as a possible source for workforce, telehealth, mobile integrated health, and other support investments, but not for direct construction or major building renovation. County representatives emphasized that any county role in PACE or DNIP would require significant vetting, infrastructure, capital investment, and a realistic timeline. The meeting ended with the chair saying the draft report would outline issues and possible alternatives, but not recommendations yet, and the committee adjourned without taking further action.

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• I also speak from personal experience.
• And we all could choose that person.
• In 1991, my teacher was Miss Wingfield. In 1992, my teacher was Miss Ford.
• In 1993, my teacher was Miss Hawkins. In 1994, my teacher was Miss Sinclair.
• In 1995, my teacher was Miss Clinch.

Bills: S0124, S0206, S0420

Keywords: Florida Virtual School, FLVS, virtual school, online education, distance learning, K-12 education, public school choice, charter-like franchise, student enrollment priorities, home education, homeschool, military families, active duty military, rural schools, inner-city schools, accelerated graduation, education technology, supplemental funding, direct-support organization, foundation

Summary: The committee first heard SB 124, which updates Florida Virtual School’s statute to remove outdated language and clarify its service, funding, governance, reporting, and district coordination provisions without changing day-to-day operations. Florida Virtual School testified in support, members praised the bill, and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote. The committee then took up CS for SB 206 on students with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Harrell explained that the bill would require autism and neurodevelopmental training in educator preparation programs, require ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential, create an Autism Educator Loan Forgiveness Program, provide salary supplements for teachers with the autism endorsement, and require district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. A large number of speakers—teachers, parents, students, and advocacy groups—supported the bill while urging that implementation be fully funded, high quality, and not become an unfunded mandate. Several members spoke in favor, emphasizing the growing number of students with autism and the need to recruit and retain special education teachers. The bill was reported favorably by committee vote. Finally, the committee considered SB 420 on patriotic displays in classrooms. Chair Burgess explained the bill as a way to place portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in schools to encourage civic and patriotic reflection, and he offered an amendment narrowing the requirement from every classroom to one prominent display in each school and adding language making it subject to state appropriation. The amendment was adopted. Testimony on the bill was mixed: some speakers supported the idea as a spark for civic discussion, while many others opposed it as symbolic, unnecessary, or better addressed through curriculum and teacher training rather than mandated displays. In debate, some senators argued the portraits could prompt broader historical conversations, while others raised concerns about representation, classroom autonomy, and funding. The transcript ends during debate on the amended bill, before a final vote is shown.

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• Miss an opportunity.
• I wasn't very happy, and I kind of threw it at the trash can and I missed.
• This is probably the most consistent Christian, compassionate, competent person.
• I will never miss an opportunity to share the gospel. I try to extract the best from it.
• I will never miss an opportunity to share the gospel.

Bills: SB27, SB30, SB293, HB4, HB2974, HB5138, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3045, SB3071, HB796, HB1523, HB5294, HB748, HB3395, HB180, HB3171, HB146, HB5596, HB5694, HB1135, HB3225, HB186, HB1449, HB3793, HB112, HB104, HB3336, HB3520, HB3320, HB5663, HB2399, HB111, HB3483, HB4580, HB3748, HB632, HB4730, HB5690, HB5689, HB3385, HB4359, HB5381, HB123, HB5606, HB1057, HB3664, HCR141, HCR40, HCR59

Keywords: judicial conduct, judges discipline, judicial compensation, retirement benefits, judicial transparency, SJR 50, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, securities tax, transaction tax, occupation tax, financial markets, broker-dealer, stock exchange, securities exchange, trading platform, clearing agency, transfer agent, FINRA

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• actual premiums can vary uh from person actual premiums can vary uh from person to<00:20:51.919>
• > where<00:20:53.679> people to person and depends on where people to person and depends
• Oh, um, Miss Anderson or Miss Helvick? Anderson. You can just use Anderson. Thank you.
• Perhaps Miss Dryer can help us with this. Miss Dryer.
• Perhaps Miss Dryer can help us with this. Miss Dryer.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And members, as a reminder, if you are late for a vote, we do fine members who miss votes.
• Hopefully, we'll have everybody on time for the next vote. vote, we do fine members who miss votes. vote
• , we do fine members who miss votes.
• who is receiving the blood, the person who is receiving the blood, it<00:29:46.159> it<00:29:
• um that's having the of the person um that's having the trauma<00:30:13.120> and<00:30:13.360

Keywords: 981, all

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• You missed me on the first one. >> Number two.
• You missed me on the first one. >> I missed the first one. >> Yes, ma'am. >> But they wanted me to get
• >> A lot of those persons are in our county >> A lot of those persons are in our county jails
• >> I almost missed, Mr. Speaker.
• <01:22:37.520> Okay, Miss Sam, what you want bill? Okay, Miss Sam, what you want bill?

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• How did I miss that one? How did I? We all we hear in this committee is his bills.
• I can tell you from personal experience. I've been with the American Legion 35 years.
• Um, I miss y'all.
• Why when I walked in, how I looked normal because I wasn't missing an appendage.
• I'm, I'm missing something here.

Bills: HB101

Keywords: voter approval, local tax, disaster declaration, tax rate increases, community funding

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• How many days do they have to try to reach the person, the collector?
• And for me, this is personal.
• Members, identity theft is a growing problem with real financial and personal costs.
• There are no limits on the type of person who might be subject to that force.
• This next person has a great name. The Chair calls Cole Meyer.

Bills: HB1455, HB1777, HB2101, HB2136, HB2609, HB3142, HB3552, HB3846, HB4155, HB4514, HB4879, HB4995, HB5014, HB5139, HB5228, HB5436, HCR40

Keywords: mental health, jail diversion, law enforcement, reporting requirements, criminal justice, data collection, criminal justice reform, intellectual disability, mental illness, data reporting, public safety, reporting, substance abuse, sex offender, driver's license, identification, gunshot detection, unreported gunshots, municipal police, crime investigation

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• <00:15:08.160> uh committee and on Deck is uh Miss uh committee and on Deck is uh Miss uh
• what Independence of the UDS person what Independence of the UDS person actually<00:19:10.440>
• It misses the point.
• <00:41:34.319> just bill just says an omits person just bill just says an omits person just
• > caused<00:41:36.839> de references one person what caused de references one person what

Bills: HF8, HF1416

Keywords: wetlands, environmental review, permitting efficiency, Pollution Control Agency, construction permits, environmental impact statements, local government, business regulation, environmental assessments, HF1416, relocation grants, economic development, business relocation, site selection, business incentives, grant extension, appropriation extension, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, request for proposals

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• Miss Ogden, if you'll call the roll.
• So, yeah, he, uh, you know, like I said, he hit a person. Okay. You hit a person.
• Did this person do anything or— The person was walking down the sidewalk?
• Uh, Miss Holt.
• >> Miss<00:39:34.560> Melbour >> Miss Melbour >> Miss Melbour >> to<00

Bills: SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, HB132, HB37, HB13, HB54, HB126, HB7, SB30, HB188, HB189, HB26, HB264, HB288, HB248, HB249, HB227, HB228

Keywords: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy, governor appointment, Alabama Constitution, state government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery

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• >> Thank you, Miss Mitchell. Questions? >> Thank you, Miss Mitchell. Questions?
• Thank you, Miss Mr. >> Go ahead. Followup. Thank you, Miss Mr.
• that a statewide thing or maybe I missed that a statewide thing or maybe I missed that?
• Um, Miss Smith, 21.
• Thank you, Miss Metro. Thank you, Miss Metro.

Keywords: 916, all

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• individuals such as Miss Lily Tao here. individuals such as Miss Lily Tao here.
• <00:31:55.519> Miss be online after uh Miss Sloan. Miss be online after uh Miss Sloan.
• go to the next person? go to the next person?
• Counsel / Miss Fontaine: Yes.
• >> Miss Fontaine? >> Miss Fontaine?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We are going to miss you at the State Capitol.
• Because back when I was a young person. People were terrible.
• And I want to be that person to say you shouldn't, don't hide your kids.
• Johnny was a friend that I knew personally for nearly 20 years.
• In fact, he followed and supported my personal public service journey.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So it's not me personally, it's the department as a whole.
• years and um it is exactly as Miss years and um it is exactly as Miss Lebell<00:57:03.119> and
• doesn't fit all situations, uh, as Miss doesn't fit all situations, uh, as Miss Label<00:57:32.880
• It it's important that personal story.
• Chair recognizes Miss you very much.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I'm actually missing a Zoom meeting that I need to be on at home.
• Miss Emily. Thank you, Chairman Nicholas.
• So, make sure I'm not missing something.
• Quickly, because I'm missing another meeting. as our enforcement council.
• I'm missing another meeting. Okay. Okay. I'm missing another meeting. Okay. Okay.

Keywords: Part two will take place after first executive session., 958, all

Summary: The commission first returned from executive session and noted that discussions there were preliminary only and no final agency action was taken. It then approved the budget report, which staff said was within year-to-date budget parameters. Members discussed recommended changes to the code of ethics. Staff proposed four items: defining and prohibiting sexual harassment as ethical misconduct; two housekeeping changes related to lobbyist registration notice and campaign contribution language; and a possible reduction of the post-service waiting period for former legislators to become lobbyists from two years to one year. Members agreed the lobbying cooling-off period was a broader General Assembly issue and voted to recommend only the first three changes, leaving the fourth for later review. The chair noted the July 1 deadline for submitting ethics-code recommendations to the LRC. The commission also approved renewal of a $100,000 contract with Casey Bailey and Mains for Robert Jenkins to continue serving as enforcement counsel, with hourly rates of $125 for the attorney and $40 for the paralegal. Finally, it approved a 3% cost-of-living pay increase for General Counsel Steven Pium, discussed possible conference attendance and informal opinions, and adjourned after no further business.