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• The chair will receive a message. Mr. Speaker, a message from the President of the United States.
• Trump negotiated and signed in his first term.
• negotiated and signed in his first term. negotiated and signed in his first term.
• I think that it the message as intended.
• table to table will be sending a message table to table will be sending a message to<04:48:01.520

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We've noted some of the people who sign on to a bill.
• But I think this would actually just They're signing and doing. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• to have to sign something.
• off on, or patients to sign off on something, but they already do.
• They need to know, is any conversation, is any note, any message received, Mr.

Bills: HB145, HB164, HR1, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB306, SB29, SB37, HB99, HB206, HB213, HB270, SB104, SB193, HB38, HB254, HB256, SB58, SB64, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM29, HM43, HM59, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB253

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation, subpoena power, public corruption, criminal activity, Zorro ranch, Santa Fe County

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• So five years ago, Governor Newsom signed the first ZEV executive order, and it set us on a path to a
• This past June, in response to the Trump administration's attacks on California, Governor Newsom signed
• Ultimately, the message that I think we want to send is...
• Ultimately, the message that I think we want to send is the utility plays an important role.
• Recently, we signed Samsung as one of our customers, and they specifically requested that we use 100%

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Select Committee on Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure focused on California’s EV market, charging infrastructure, and the effects of recent federal actions. The chair opened by emphasizing California’s progress on EV adoption and charging reliability, but also noted ongoing challenges with affordability, access, interoperability, heavy-duty electrification, and federal headwinds. She highlighted interest in technologies such as inductive charging and thanked host organizations and staff before moving to the first panel. State agency witnesses from Go-Biz, CARB, and the California Energy Commission described current programs and priorities. Go-Biz outlined its role in coordinating agencies, supporting permitting, and advancing the state’s ZEV market development strategy and equity action plan. CARB discussed federal attacks on its clean vehicle regulations, litigation to defend waiver authority, and the importance of incentives and regulatory programs such as Advanced Clean Trucks, Advanced Clean Fleets, Clean Truck Check, HVIP, and Clean Cars for All. The CEC detailed its funding and regulatory work on charging and fueling infrastructure, charger reliability, payment methods, roaming, and statewide planning, while stressing the need for more charging in multifamily housing and more public DC fast charging. All three agencies said federal rollbacks and permitting delays are major obstacles, but that California remains committed to expanding ZEV adoption. The second panel featured advocates, local government, utility, and research perspectives. CalETC urged continuous state funding through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and emphasized the low-carbon fuel standard, multifamily charging, and managed charging. An EV advocacy group proposed a conquest-style state incentive for new and used EV buyers and argued that multifamily housing is a major untapped market, while also favoring Level 2 charging over Level 1 for most home and apartment settings. Los Angeles County and LADWP described large-scale local deployment of chargers, fleet electrification, workforce training, and the need for sustained funding, agency coordination, and streamlined permitting and grid interconnection. UCS recommended prioritizing replacement of older high-emitting vehicles, using fuel policy revenues to support cleaner cars, and expanding bidirectional charging. The chair closed by asking for more discussion on Level 1 versus Level 2 charging and noted the importance of education, affordability, and practical deployment strategies.

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• After the investigation began, they reached out to her teachers and asked if they saw any signs.
• These are 2 of the biggest signs that a child is being trafficked.
• It's clear that our educators are seeing the sign. We just us. I'm sorry, seeing the signs.
• will equip our Florida educators and staff with the knowledge and tools they need to recognize the signs
• It sends a clear message that Florida will not tolerate the exploitation of its children.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• You sign a release, I think, or at least if you buy a lift ticket.
• You sign a release, I think, or at least if you buy a lift ticket.
• You sign a release, I think, or at least if you buy a lift ticket.
• You sign a release, I think, or at least if you buy a lift ticket.
• <01:37:58.719> or signs like previous abductions or signs like previous abductions or threats

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Signed, Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
• Republicans have made that been signed Republicans have made that been signed into<01:04:35.039>
• It sends a message that altogether.
• The chair will receive a message from the Senate. >> Mr. Speaker, message from the Senate. >> Mr.
• What message does this send to the American people?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Did you sign up? What? Um, I didn’t sign up to speak.
• I did sign up on the sheet with my position, but I did not sign up to speak. Got to make it so.
• I don't know if the governor would sign I don't know if the governor would sign it<01:45:45.480>
• that they not only recognize the signs that they not only recognize the signs and<02:03:59.600><
• > warning<02:07:11.960> signs, suicide risk factors, warning signs, suicide risk factors

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• >> This bill is based on economics. 3,000 U.S. economists have signed a letter supporting the carbon
• of the Fed have signed that letter, including Janet Yellen.
• , and four former chairs of the Fed have signed that letter, including Janet Yellen.
• Uh, Chair, I just wanted to say you're getting this message out.
• We saw it in getting this message out.

Bills: SB2309, SB2317, SB2318, SB2319, SB2321, SB2323, SB2332, SB2405, SB2485

Keywords: agricultural loans, financial support, Hawaii agriculture, food security, revolving fund, agriculture, insurance, small producers, state support, biosecurity, farm coverage, public-private partnerships, agricultural policy, agricultural statistics, data collection, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, economic analysis, market development, grant funding, climate resiliency

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several agriculture-related measures, beginning with SB 2309, which would require the agricultural loan division to sell portions of its loan portfolio and use the proceeds to expand the agriculture loan revolving fund. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the bill, along with several other organizations and individuals. A committee question focused on the risk of not finding a qualified buyer for the loan portfolio; DAB said a mandatory sale of the full amount could force a less favorable rate, while flexibility to sell different amounts could produce a more equitable return. The measure drew eight supporters and no opposition. The committee then took up SB 2317, which directs DAB to study insurance coverage for small producers and report back to the Legislature. DAB and multiple farm groups supported the bill. In response to a question about cost, DAB estimated about $250,000 would be needed, with the study likely covering crop, health, and liability insurance. The next measure, SB 2318, would establish an agriculture statistics program in statute. DAB said it strongly supported the bill and could ramp up quickly if positions were provided; the committee discussed whether a first report could be completed by year’s end if the bill became law midyear, and DAB said yes. SB 2319, which would fund and make permanent a full-time grant writer position at DAB, also drew strong support from DAB, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Ulupono Initiative, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, the local food coalition, and others, with testifiers emphasizing the position’s return on investment and success in bringing in federal funds. The committee also heard SB 2321, establishing a two-year pilot program to respond to the twoline spittlebug. DAB, ranching groups, and many others supported the bill, citing the pest’s spread and the need to act before it becomes unmanageable. A DAB pest control manager said he would need to research past response details and provide them later. Members emphasized the importance of early intervention. For SB 2323, which creates a farmland transition commission to study barriers to farmland access and recommend solutions, DAB offered comments and support for the intent, while farm groups generally supported the concept but raised concerns about the proposed age range and whether a separate commission was necessary. DAB said the Board of Agriculture likely would not have the capacity to perform the commission’s duties and estimated there would be costs to establish it, though no figure was available at the hearing. Finally, the committee heard SB 2332, which reestablishes the agriculture and food security special fund, creates a carbon emissions tax and dividend fund, gradually raises carbon-related tax rates, and provides a refundable carbon cashback credit. DAB supported the measure and deferred to Taxation on details; the Department of Taxation said it would stand on its comments, and the Attorney General’s office offered comments and recommendations. Carbon Cashback Hawaii and the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development supported the bill, arguing it would reduce emissions, protect lower-income households, and be relatively simple to administer.

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• We've got to look at every sign that comes in, and if they created a spear out of the board that they're
• holding their sign up with, the acid that they're carrying in their backpack to throw in a representative
• Today, the affidavit that people signed at the title company when closing on property is not highly scrutinized
• So what we're doing today is sending a message reinforcing what this legislative body has already said
• Representative, thank you for taking my text message earlier.

Bills: HB1453, HB2933, HB2941, HB2945, HB2959, HB3087, HB3094, HB3297, HB3298, HB3319, HB3321, HB3386, HB3453, HB3471, HB3505, HB3510, HB3544, HB3549, HB3652, HB3727, HB3791, HB3845, HB3906, HB4119, HB4125, HB4126, HB4198, HB4236, HB4425, HB4343, HB4094, HB3407

Keywords: foreign ownership, property rights, agricultural land, Attorney General, divestment, real estate, felony penalties, insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, abortion

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• Messages from the Assembly. Secretary will read. >> Is this from the Governor?
• MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY. SECRETARY WILL READ. >>S THIS FROM THE GOVERNOR.
• So, I am grateful to Senator Myrie for this bill, and I hope we can sign it into law. >> Senator May
• AND I -- I AM GRATEFUL TO SENATOR MYRIE FOR THIS BILL AND I HOPE WE CAN SIGN IT INTO LAW.
• election officers that we care about their safety, but I echo my colleague's sentiments that it is a true sign

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met briefly, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report that advanced a large package of bills, mostly Election Law measures, along with several bills in other subject areas. The chamber then moved through a supplemental and controversial calendar focused primarily on election administration, campaign finance, and voter access. Senators also announced committee meetings and later filed majority committee assignments in the journal. On the supplemental calendar, the Senate passed several Election Law bills. One measure by Senator Gianaris aimed to curb foreign influence in New York elections by restricting foreign-influenced corporations; Senator Walczyk argued it was too narrow and ignored dark money, while Senator Gianaris said it was needed to address foreign meddling. Senator May’s bill creating short-term early voting sites passed after debate over whether pop-up sites would confuse voters or improve access, especially in rural areas; supporters said it would help bring voting closer to where people are, while opponents called it costly and confusing. Senator Myrie’s bill establishing standardized training for elections commissioners also passed, with supporters citing the need for uniform training and opponents calling it an unfunded mandate. On the controversial calendar, the Senate passed Senator Myrie’s bill allowing additional early voting locations and clarifying that a voter’s intent can determine residency for voting purposes, including in some cases a second or vacation home. The most debated measure was Senator Gonzalez’s bill creating civil remedies and confidentiality protections for election officers who are threatened or intimidated; supporters said it responds to rising threats against election workers, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate questioning at polling places and create vague liability. Several senators explained their votes on both sides, and the bill passed despite significant opposition. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.

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• And so, Whether it's civil or criminal penalties, putting out the message that this is littering and
• deal with this one provider and then that one provider has a, has a contract that the business has to sign
• You have to sign the contract.
• And so you have to sign something that you have no ability to even negotiate on.
• They do text messaging on the day of pickup.

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• I have personally conveyed this message to Secretary Collins.
• I'm not prepared to testify about that act, but several provisions have already been signed into law
• And since the bill was signed to allow nearly 60,000 veterans. in Arizona have filed claims, can you,
• When a service member takes the oath of office, they are making the ultimate difference. commitment, signing
• Nowhere in these messages did these actions explain what warranted them.

Bills: SB124, SB201, SB275, SB410, SB478, SB607, SB610, SB611, SB654, SB702, SB787, SB831, SB892

Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, disciplinary procedures, accountability, personnel actions, whistleblower protection, cancer, military, aircrew, veterans, health study, toxins, morbidity, mortality, service members, mental health, community care, accessibility, treatment programs, substance abuse, appointments

Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.

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• So I think in essence, my message is that the tasks that are asked in this bill are already works in
• We think this is a good bill to reassert that and send a message. Thank you very much.
• We think this is a good bill to reassert that and send a message. Thank you very much.
• We think this is a good bill to reassert that and send a message. Thank you very much.
• Uh, that is all the people who signed up to testify in person or on Zoom.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on several energy and environmental bills. On HB 470, relating to noise and leaf blowers, the Department of Health supported the bill’s intent to reduce noise pollution but raised concerns about using decibel limits alone and suggested using dBA measurements; testimony also noted the bill would regulate future sales rather than current use, and there were three additional testimonies, two in support and one in opposition. No questions were raised before the committee moved on. The committee then heard HB 742 on transit-oriented development, which would require HCDA to prepare a programmatic EIS for Ewa, Kapalama, and West Oahu improvements. UH supported the bill, HHFDC said it was already preparing a master plan and programmatic EIS for the Ewa area, and HCDA explained that the projects are already underway or completed, including infrastructure work funded by prior appropriations. Supporters said the bill would streamline environmental review and potentially reduce costs for future housing, while HCDA emphasized the work is already in progress. On HB 340, concerning a streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process and related cost recovery, DCCA provided comments, the Attorney General suggested changing a deadline to a specific date, and the PUC said it wanted to study the matter further while still meeting the 180-day reporting requirement. Solar and clean energy groups strongly supported the bill as a way to speed interconnection and advance grid-interactive technologies, while Hawaiian Electric supported the goal of more DERs but opposed the process, saying its interconnection performance has improved and that collaboration would be preferable to legislation. Members asked about newer technologies, UL 1741, and ratepayer impacts, and the Consumer Advocate said removing the cost-recovery section would alleviate its concerns. The committee also heard HB 243, requiring PV- and EV-ready new residential construction, which the Hawaii State Energy Office described as a cost-saving no-brainer because installing these features during construction is much cheaper than retrofitting later. The hearing then shifted to HB 350, expanding the water-heater systems that can satisfy building-permit requirements to include heat pump water heaters alongside solar hot water systems. The Energy Office supported the bill, Solar Ray supported the concept but asked for amendments to align efficiency standards and noted the bill’s removal of a 15-year lifespan limit for solar thermal systems, and Hawaii Solar Energy Association raised questions about how heat pump performance should be measured and whether PV-plus-heat-pump combinations should qualify. Committee members asked about impacts on smaller homes and ADUs, and the discussion remained focused on technical standards and possible amendments; no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• gangs are recruiting and how they identify themselves, whether it's through social media, encrypted messaging
• , if one of the messages is that Hamas has a righteous cause, would any student that...
• "This sends a very clear message to Floridians: Get involved at your own risk.
• Just north of here, the signs still read, “Welcome to the Free State of Florida.”
• If this bill passes, it might appropriate funds for new signs.

Bills: S0500, S0536, S0762, S1582, S1632, S1634, S1742, S1750, S1792

Keywords: security detail, protective detail, candidate protection, election security, statewide office, governor, lieutenant governor, cabinet officer, nominee, officer-elect, FDLE, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, primary election, general election, canvassing commission, political party, minor party, campaign safety, election protection, public safety

Summary: The committee first considered SB 536, which updates Florida’s criminal gang statutes to reflect modern recruitment and communication methods, including social media and encrypted messaging. Senator Martin and supporters said the bill does not criminalize gang membership, but helps law enforcement and prosecutors establish gang-related connections for warrants and sentencing enhancements. Senator Smith raised concerns about the lowered threshold for being observed with gang members and possible unintended impacts on business owners and others; Martin said the language was not intended to cover ordinary business interactions and that a gang tattoo must be one used by the gang. After an amendment aligning the Senate bill with the House version was adopted, the committee reported CS/SB 536 favorably. The committee also favorably reported CS/SB 762, which allows chief judges to assign capital conflict cases across regional counsel offices, with an amendment requiring judges to consider judicial economy and geographic proximity. Testimony from regional counsel emphasized projected long-term savings, estimated at about $150 million over 10 years. The committee then approved CS/SB 1742, creating a new indecent exposure offense involving sexual conduct directed at minors, and CS/SB 1750, which increases penalties for serious sex crimes and child sexual abuse material offenses; both bills were amended before passage, with law enforcement groups appearing in support. The committee next took up SB 1582, which creates statewide data sharing for secondhand dealer and pawnbroker transactions without creating a new state-run database, while preserving confidentiality protections and law enforcement access. An amendment was adopted, and pawnbroker and recycling stakeholders testified in support. The linked public records bill, SB 1792, creating an exemption for those transaction records while allowing certain information to be released to alleged owners, was also reported favorably. The committee then approved CS/SB 500, which provides FDLE protective security details to major party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and cabinet offices after primary certification and until the general election is resolved; a technical amendment was adopted, and the bill was described as mirroring federal candidate protection practices. The longest and most contentious discussion was on CS/SB 1632, which would bar Florida courts from enforcing foreign or religious law in a way that overrides the U.S. or Florida constitutions and would create a process for designating foreign or domestic terrorist organizations, with related consequences for schools, funding, and student conduct. Senator Grall said the bill is intended to protect constitutional principles and target violent, criminal conduct rather than protected speech or religious practice, and she explained that designations would follow a public process with judicial review. Senators Smith and Polsky pressed repeatedly on First Amendment, due process, vagueness, and academic-speech concerns, asking how “promotion” would be defined and whether students, attorneys, or advocacy groups could be swept in; Grall said she was open to clarifying language but maintained the bill is aimed at furthering illegal acts, not mere opinion. Numerous speakers opposed the bill, warning it could be used to target Muslim students, religious communities, advocacy groups, and political dissent, while a few supporters argued it was needed for public safety. The transcript ends during public testimony on SB 1632, with no final committee vote shown in the excerpt.

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• And so that's my message for you all as a principal at Garfield STEM Magnet and Community School.
• Our message is simple but powerful: Stronger Together, Never Alone. Together we can build a system.
• My message for this committee. is I have another son I'm thinking of.
• Thanks to our DA and our governor who signed an executive order to disband JDAI.
• But the message of those theater-first individuals, their message was, believe us now.

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• c> third<00:07:33.759> order Members, we will begin with the third order of business: messages
• The secretary will read the message. Mr.
• This bill explicitly states that a signed physician statement that there was an internal and external
• , but I will try to mix the messaging.
• but I will try to mix the messaging but I will finish<00:36:13.440> with<00:36:13.680> my<

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• That message encouraged me to talk to my doctor about lung cancer screening.
• The overarching message is that when we do things right, like go to work, we still fall behind.
• The overarching message is when we do things right, like go to work, we still fall behind.
• getting this job, I've heard the many stories of how, you know, stores like Walmart teach people how to sign
• At Otay Mesa, detainees have resorted to writing messages on small hygiene bottles, weighing them down

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• hoping that you will go back and we should have a giant unbirthed card also back there for you to sign
• The message is profound. Liberty must be defended, but it must also be sustained.
• Rasul means messenger, so I'm bringing a message today.
• Rasul means messenger, so I'm bringing a message today.
• This is the diabetes bill that we've been. so I'm bringing a message today.

Keywords: March 09, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• Messages from the Governor, there are none. Messages from the Senate, there are none.
• seems to be the fascination of our president, who even on Memorial Day wrote horrible things on his message
• Additionally, executive orders and messaging from the White House have mirrored this strategy and rhetoric
• I actually truly believe that when this bill is signed it will do both of those things because having

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Messages from the governor, there are none. Messages from the Senate, there are none.
• And I look forward to sending that bipartisan message to Congress. Thank you.
• Members, today I stand to send a loud and clear message to our federal leaders to fund this program in
• Members, I rise today to present AB 536, good is after we support this bill and it's signed by the governor

Keywords: 988, house, all