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• There’s also concerns about eminent domain and the federal government, the U.S. government, using that
• There are also concerns about eminent domain and the federal government, the U.S. government, using that
• There are also concerns about eminent domain and the federal government, the U.S. government, using that
• government by the chief governing government by the chief governing Authority<02:33:34.560> Under

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 114, concerning employment in the State Historic Preservation Program, drew support from DLNR, which said the measure would help retain qualified archaeologists, architects, and other professionals by preserving current pay levels for a limited number of positions. Members raised concerns about expanding exempt positions and the effect on union coverage, and DLNR said it was also working with DEHRD on longer-term reclassification issues. No vote was taken on the bill in the portion provided. HB 12, relating to tort liability, drew strong opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice, which argued the bill would create overly broad immunity for landowners, conflict with Hawaii’s comparative fault framework, and undermine existing recreational liability law. Supporters said it would reduce liability concerns and encourage landowners to allow hiking, hunting, search-and-rescue training, and firearms-related uses on private land. The committee then moved on without any recorded vote in the excerpt. The committee also discussed HB 29 on counties, but no county representative was present, and members questioned whether the proposal should instead proceed through condemnation if it involved a forced sale. HB 175 on property maintenance received DLNR comments that the bill should be narrowed to noxious weeds and that fire-related provisions were more properly handled by county fire departments and the State Fire Marshal. HB 331 on permits drew support from several state agencies, but the Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposed it unless “repetitive construction” was defined more clearly; members and agencies discussed narrowing the bill to avoid unintended impacts on water and utility infrastructure. The committee also heard strong support for HB 3 on North Shore beach management, HB 309 on fish ponds, and HB 306 on water code penalties, though the Board of Water Supply raised concerns about increased fines and suggested an alternative governor’s bill and clearer administrative rules.

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• the CO 19 pandemic hit, government the CO 19 pandemic hit, government enforced<04:16:02.000>
• Joint resolution providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,
• Code, of the rule United States Code, of the rule submitted<07:17:36.000> by<07:17:36.160>
• The PIFF promotes fast, efficient contracting, benefiting from its unique government-owned, government-operated
• He understood that government action.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This is certainly a matter that can be left for local government to decide.
• Cynthia Shallott with California State Strong with Indivisible Chapters, over 70 Indivisible Chapters
• And that every city, every government, every county is different.
• We've blocked the local government from saying, we think we can do it.
• I'm particularly inspired by the army of folks that have come to see your government in action.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• His activities and hobbies include sports, politics, government, and snowboarding.
• crimes, making conforming amendments, and repealing Section 30-1-9.2 NMSA 1978, being Laws 2003, Chapter
• to ensure... ...the best interests of the child, amending the statutory purpose of the Children's Code
• 221, Sections 3 through 7; Laws 2008, Chapter 16, Section 4; and Laws 2009, Chapter 255, Section 2;
• ... ...Chapter 59A, Article 52, NMSA 1978, providing that a homeowners association shall not prohibit

Keywords: 996, all

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• That would allow for the online notarization process outlined in Chapter 406 of the Texas government
• That should fall under The um the estates code.
• kind of also in The state's code because we acquired that.
• That's under the estates code, that's not under the family code. I just want to be really careful.
• It is a crime under the penal code.

Bills: HB116

Keywords: film industry, incentives, economic development, state funding, media production

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• I represent local government, and local government needs to be funded.
• >> I represent local government, and local government needs to be funded.
• speaking on behalf of local government. speaking on behalf of local government.
• . government. government.
• and county government.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• <00:10:09.200> um, I would say coding um, I would say coding um, errors<00:10:10.480> that
• When the government I I get it.
• <00:31:04.000> 245A Chapter 245A Chapter 245A must<00:31:06.240> not<00:31:06.480> engage
• <00:31:19.720> 245A under Chapter 245A under Chapter 245A for<00:31:21.520> health,
• local government. local government.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Florida PVA, FHP chapter. You recognize. Thank you. Thank you. FHP chapter. You recognize.
• They were leading their student governments.
• They were leading their student governments.
• This is not the way to govern.
• And this is not, again, good governance.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee took up SB 2B, a major immigration bill by Senator Gruters, described by supporters as a Trump-aligned package to strengthen Florida’s role in immigration enforcement. The bill would create a grant program for local law enforcement, expand jail-ICE agreements beyond sheriff-operated jails, establish a chief immigration officer and a state immigration enforcement council, require more coordination on E-Verify and detention-bed reporting, allow immigration status to be considered in bail decisions, increase penalties for certain offenses tied to illegal reentry and voting, and repeal in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students. Much of the sponsor’s presentation and debate emphasized focusing on criminal offenders, improving coordination with federal authorities, and using state resources to support detention and enforcement. Committee questioning focused heavily on the tuition-waiver repeal, reimbursement for jail costs, E-Verify coverage, and whether the bill could lead to street-level immigration enforcement in schools or churches. Senator Smith, Senator Pizzo, Senator Polsky, Senator Sharief, and others challenged the tuition repeal as unfair to students who were brought to Florida as children and argued for grandfathering current students or studying the fiscal impact first. Senator Fine defended the repeal as ending a state subsidy for people who are not lawfully present and argued the change would save tens of millions of dollars. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri testified that the bill was limited to jail-based enforcement, said there was no current street-level 287(g) program in Florida, and stated he did not believe the bill raised concerns for law enforcement or schools/churches. A representative of the Florida Supervisors of Elections supported the voting-related section, while a Florida Highway Patrol representative said state agencies would need additional funding if they were expected to take on more enforcement duties. The committee adopted Senator Gruters’ late-filed amendment correcting a drafting error. Senator Smith’s amendment to require an OPAGA study on the tuition-waiver policy was withdrawn after discussion, and his handwritten amendment to delete the repeal of in-state tuition for undocumented students failed on a roll-call vote. The bill then advanced as amended, with several members speaking in debate both for and against it. Supporters framed it as a focused public-safety and enforcement measure; opponents criticized the special-session process, the cost, and the tuition repeal’s impact on students already enrolled.

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• This bill is supported by the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, Sutter
• Tim Madden, representing the California chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, and
• Unfortunately, the existing penalty statutes are not well suited to address serious code violations,
• The primary goal of code enforcement is compliance with health and safety laws.
• Not just developed, but used exclusively for non-commercial academic or government research.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. AB 416 would allow emergency room physicians to initiate 5150 mental health holds, with supporters saying it would reduce emergency room bottlenecks and speed care for patients in crisis. County and behavioral health representatives opposed the bill, and some members raised broader concerns about the 5150 system and juvenile placements. The bill was ultimately approved on a do-pass as amended vote. AB 446, the Surveillance Pricing Act, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters argued it would prohibit businesses from using personal data to charge different prices for the same product or service, describing the practice as discriminatory and exploitative. Business and industry groups opposed the bill, warning that its language was too broad, could affect discounts and loyalty programs, and would create litigation risk through a private right of action. After discussion about enforcement and possible amendments, the bill passed on a do-pass motion. AB 632 would give local governments a faster way to collect penalties for serious code violations, including unsafe housing, fire hazards, and illegal cannabis activity, by allowing certain fines to become money judgments and clarifying lien authority. It had support from county and city groups and no opposition was voiced in the hearing; the bill passed as amended. ACA 7, a constitutional amendment intended to clarify and limit misuse of Section 31A, also moved forward after brief support testimony. The committee then took up AB 649, which would extend protections for businesses that proactively obtain certified access specialist inspections and fix accessibility violations; the author, a small business owner, and others testified in support, while disability rights groups moved to neutral after amendments. Members discussed the balance between access enforcement and reducing predatory litigation, and the bill was still under consideration as the transcript ended.

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• Executive Director of the Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society, and self.
• data from mandatory and voluntary reporting, is subject to open records disclosure, as outlined in Government
• Code Chapter 5.

Keywords: wildlife corridors, animal-vehicle collisions, HB5259, licensing, concurrent resolutions, cultural significance, Senate Bill 1247, public safety, environmental conservation

Summary: The meeting of the committee centered around significant legislative measures, including several bills aimed at enhancing wildlife safety through the establishment of wildlife corridors and licenses for outdoor activities. Key discussions highlighted House Bill 5259, led by Vice Chair Flores, which proposes a wildlife corridor action plan to reduce animal-vehicle collisions in Texas. This bill is crucial given Texas's alarming rate of wildlife-vehicle accidents, and testimonies from supporting members emphasized the need for action to protect both wildlife and public safety. Furthermore, Senate Bill 1247 was brought forward, simplifying the non-resident hunting license system to improve compliance and conservation funding. The committee also addressed multiple concurrent resolutions recognizing towns for their cultural significance, reflecting a broader commitment to community identity and heritage.

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• But that program was embedded in the nursing home statute, Chapter 400.
• Homes and adult daycare centers out of Chapter 400 and created its own statute, Chapter 400.
• One may think it's simple, but there will be a domino effect with the Florida Building Code.
• Now, you have to remember, these schools are already regulated by the federal government.
• Now, you have to remember, these schools are already regulated by the federal government.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up a series of health and human services bills, beginning with CS/SB 1602, which would require hospital emergency departments to have evidence-based pediatric care protocols, staff training, child-sized equipment and medications, a pediatric care coordinator, and participation in a national pediatric readiness assessment. The bill was reported favorably after no public opposition. CS/SB 1224, aligning Florida law with federal requirements for paramedics to administer controlled substances under physician or nurse practitioner direction, also drew supportive testimony from the Florida Fire Chiefs Association and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1182, requiring coverage of continuous glucose monitors under both pharmacy and durable medical equipment benefits, was likewise reported favorably after brief support from AARP. The committee then considered CS/SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which addresses venous thromboembolism by defining certain conditions as chronic diseases, creating a statewide registry, and requiring screening and training in hospitals, surgical centers, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Family members and blood clot advocates strongly supported the bill, but assisted living representatives objected to being included, arguing the bill would impose unrealistic medical expectations and liability on residential care facilities. Senators also raised concerns about the assisted living provisions, but the bill was reported favorably after the sponsor said more changes were likely later. CS/CS/SB 954, dealing with recovery residences and treatment centers, was amended to reduce the number of active patients from 500 to 300 and then reported favorably after extensive debate over zoning, clustering, neighborhood impacts, and access to recovery housing. CS/SB 1050, which expands the developmental disabilities pilot program and creates an adult pathways waiver option, generated the most extensive testimony. Supporters said it would help reduce the long APD waitlist and expand services, while many families and advocates warned against managed care, citing provider shortages, weak oversight, and the importance of consumer-directed care. Committee members emphasized that participation is voluntary and that people can disenroll, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 614, requiring a public educational webpage about background screening and level-two screening requirements, and CS/SB 1578, expanding breast cancer screening coverage, were both reported favorably with little opposition. CS/SB 1060 created a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid financing and operations; after an amendment expanding the committee from three to five members, it was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 1240, updating DCF substance abuse and mental health procedures including 988, methadone assessment, forensic evaluators, and Baker Act transfer timing, was amended and reported favorably after debate over transfer deadlines and facility responsibilities. Finally, the committee began hearing CS/SB 526, a major nursing education bill aimed at improving Florida’s low NCLEX passage rates by tightening program standards, requiring exit exams and remediation, mandating reporting and inspections, and limiting accreditation extensions. A strike-all amendment was introduced that would also require certain low-performing programs to offer a three-month graduate preceptorship. The transcript cuts off before the bill’s full debate and final action are completed.

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• Last fall, or last summer, we had the privilege of hosting you at the chapter, and some of you are.
• Less disease and debilitation, and revenue for governments to provide public services.
• We'll be at Pinedale Chapter House tomorrow at 9 a.m. Navajo time.
• Representative Johnson is hosting breakfast there at the chapter.
• We will be at Pineda Chapter tomorrow. Don't get lost in that sense.

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• <00:08:46.880> 12 there's also in KRS chapter 12 there's also in KRS chapter 12 authorization
• further the purposes of this chapter further the purposes of this chapter including<00:09:54.640
• the news, like all state government the news, like all state government agencies,<00:11:21.040><
• We're not like the federal government, where you have a unitary executive.
• So uh so the government provides them.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the April 13 minutes and then turned to a large agenda of contracts. Chairman Douglas said there were 52 contracts totaling about $369.3 million, and noted that most vendors were registered with the Secretary of State except for item 118 on the routine personal services green list and item 19 involving Morehead State University and Kentucky State University. The committee voted to defer item 118 to the June 26 meeting and later also deferred the Kentucky State University contract on the deferred list to the June 26 meeting. The main discussion centered on a deferred personal services contract for the Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners, involving outside legal counsel. Senator Meredith raised concerns about KRS 320 and whether the board had authority to hire outside counsel when the statute says the Attorney General shall provide legal services to the board. Dr. Mary Beth Morris, the board president, and Christopher Thacker of the Attorney General’s office testified after being sworn in. Thacker explained that the statute and related law allow both Attorney General assistance and independent counsel, and argued that outside counsel is appropriate for day-to-day legal work because it avoids conflicts, especially on open records issues, regulatory advice, and disciplinary hearings. Senator Meredith said he agreed with approving the contract but questioned how the board had reached this point and whether the current statutes reflect modern practice. He raised concerns about transparency and accountability, referencing a prior advisory opinion involving the board’s handling of exam requirements during COVID and saying the board should have consulted the Attorney General before acting. Thacker responded that the Attorney General’s office serves the Commonwealth as a whole, not as counsel to one board, and that the board’s use of outside counsel is a reasonable and economical arrangement. The exchange ended with Meredith suggesting that broader legislative action may be needed to clarify reporting relationships and oversight for the board.

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• That was just chapter last year in 2024 something built 2387.
• Sometimes the recipients were local government. Sometimes recipients were park owners.
• all 20 councils of governments that distribute the Regional Housing Needs Assessment.
• I'm here on behalf of the San Diego Association of Governments, or SANDAG.
• to government grants.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:36:39.520> Uh Chapter and Epsilon Nu Omega Chapter.
• Uh Chapter and Epsilon Nu Omega Chapter.
• federal government from. federal government from.
• codes, in the pediatric behavior therapy codes, and the list goes on.
• > in<04:53:34.120> the health codes, in the NICU codes, in the health codes, in the NICU

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports. The Finance Committee reported Senate Bills 155, 49, and 116 with amendments and favorable referral to Appropriations, and House Bill 1188 favorably to Appropriations. The Business, Labor, and Technology Committee reported House Bill 1110 with amendments and a favorable recommendation to the Committee of the Whole, placed on the Consent Calendar, and also recommended confirmation of several appointments, including members of the State Plumbing Board, State Electrical Board, and Workers’ Compensation Cost Containment Board. The chamber then proceeded out of order for personal privileges and a resolution honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., including recognition of visiting members and students participating in its Capitol Day. The Senate next took up House Joint Resolution 1027 concerning remembrance of the Holocaust. The resolution emphasized the history of the Holocaust, rising anti-Semitic incidents, the importance of Holocaust and genocide education, and the need to confront hate and otherization. Senators Weissman and Ball spoke in support, stressing the dangers of hateful rhetoric, the need for vigilance and compassion, and the importance of learning from history. HJR 1027 passed unanimously by roll call, 35-0, and the roll call was listed as co-sponsors. Announcements followed recognizing the Sikh community’s Vaisakhi observance and a langar lunch at the Capitol, along with a proclamation for Sikh Awareness Appreciation Month. There were also notices about a Republican caucus, a Legal Services Committee meeting on Senate Bill 2683 and a litigation update, and a brief personal privilege remark about tax day and agriculture. The Senate then recessed until 10:30 a.m., later raised the call, and moved into special orders for second reading of a large group of House bills on the Consent Calendar.

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• You're recognized to explain your Amendment bar code 419727, sir. Rep.
• HB 1387 intrudes into areas already governed by federal labor law.
• One is that it requires local governments to define what compatibility means.
• Representative, you're recognized to explain bar code 846551.
• We are on amendment bar code 073031.

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• <00:14:01.600> efficiency Department of government efficiency Department of government efficiency
• What can the government do?
• Congressional disapproval under chapter Congressional disapproval under chapter 8<04:40:31.240><
• <04:56:29.760> that better than that a government that better than that a government that
• <05:32:29.240> including<05:32:29.760> our government including our government including

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Pastor Aronson, through faith and teamwork, Walnut Grove's next chapter is being built.
• <02:15:52.880> One Grove's next chapter is being built.
• One Grove's next chapter is being built.
• ,<03:05:24.160> realizing government, realizing government, realizing that<03:05:26.240> Americans
• <03:06:01.040> We government work more efficiently. We government work more efficiently.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• This bill authorizes the federal government to establish concurrent jurisdiction with state government
• over land in the state that is owned by the federal government.
• This bill authorizes the federal government to establish concurrent jurisdiction with state government
• This bill creates two new sections of code.
• The strike-and-insert amendment removes a code section that created a code conflict and was substantially

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and spent much of the day recognizing pages, guests, school groups, and civic organizations visiting the chamber. Several communications from the House and committee reports were received, and a petition on support for new electric transmission lines was referred to the Committee on Energy, Industry, and Mining. Senate Resolution 61, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse Obergefell, was referred to the Committee on Rules, while other resolutions and bills were held over or referred as required. The chamber then acted on a large number of measures, including concurrence in House amendments to Senate Bill 137 on parole eligibility for second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter, and a conference committee was appointed on House Bill 4026 regarding integrated resource plans. Numerous House bills were advanced or passed after committee reports, covering topics such as industrial access roads, local airport hangar financing, college campus safety, youth and handicapped hunting, missing persons records, driver’s licenses, adjudicatory alternative dispositions, chronic absenteeism, party-switching deadlines for candidates, teacher/school personnel/state police pay raises, election official trainees, political committee filing notices, security personnel for the State Treasurer, post-secondary financial aid, legal practice rules, overseas voting, public officials’ residential information, homestead exemption, military juvenile jurisdiction, military interpersonal violence, kinship care subsidies, statewide prevention planning, contraband smuggling into federal prisons, forestry equipment taxation, microgrid and data center certification, transcript acceptance for students, emeritus medical licenses, higher education rule authorizations, board and commission reforms, managed care organization taxes, and deputy sheriff vacation carryover. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, and several received title amendments. The Senate also passed a series of supplemental appropriations, many with immediate-effect motions adopted by the required two-thirds vote. These included funding for the Department of Commerce, Workforce West Virginia, Homeland Security divisions, Health Facilities, Administration, Human Services, the Governor’s Civil Contingent Fund, the Department of Agriculture, and the Bureau of Senior Services. Votes were overwhelmingly in favor, with only a few measures drawing one or more dissenting votes. One bill on tourism appropriations was referred to the Committee on Rules, and several second-reading bills were advanced, including measures on the West Virginia Collaboratory, business-ready sites, volunteer fire companies, religious organization eminent domain restrictions, electric load forecasting, and funeral service licensure.

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• A standing subcommittee on county and regional government will come to order.
• 263 of the local government code states we have to try to auction them.
• Unfortunately, with our current code, residents have no protections or recourse from their county government
• code to reflect current populations and current needs.
• House Bill 3355 amends the local government code in regards to the disposal of county surplus or salvage

Keywords: 1184, house, all