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• that this bill was the product of a lot of interaction, a lot of talking with advocates and city groups
• that this bill was the product of a lot of interaction, a lot of talking with advocates and city groups
• that this bill was the product of a lot of interaction, a lot of talking with advocates and city groups
• I'm a principal at Landing Group, as affordable housing consultants.
• <01:24:13.520> and<01:24:13.719> Calla care for my siblings and Calla care for my siblings

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Agriculture Equity Network and other groups like ours rely on policy for change.
• The working group network members and I look forward to providing testimony at the hearing for this bill
• On behalf of the organizations and individuals that comprise the working group and the Equity Policy
• The working group, excuse me, passage of this bill is an initiative of the Ag Equity Policy Network of
• On behalf of the organizations and individuals that comprise the working group and the Equity Policy

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Agriculture opened its first hearing by outlining procedures, including three-minute testimony limits, written testimony options, and the plan to hear 27 bills in docket order. The committee then took testimony on H.11/S.53, a resolve promoting equity in agriculture, with advocates from the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative, Southeastern Mass Agricultural Partnership, and urban farming organizations describing racial and economic disparities in farming, lack of data on BIPOC farmers, barriers to land and capital, and the need for a commission to collect information and recommend policy changes. Committee members asked questions about the importance of data collection and future policy development, and the bill was repeatedly urged to be reported favorably out of committee. Testimony also supported H.118, which would create a special commission to examine the strengths and sustainability of the Commonwealth’s emergency food network. The Amherst Survival Center described serving 1.6 million meals last year and explained that food pantries are now functioning as essential parts of the state’s food system while relying heavily on donations, volunteers, and unstable funding. Members discussed the need for a more holistic look at food security infrastructure. The committee then heard H.119/S.60 on climate change impacts on farms and fisheries, with regional planners and farm advocates describing flood damage, rising costs, canceled federal climate-smart funding, and the need for direct state support for adaptation, resilience, and infrastructure improvements. The committee also heard testimony on H.125/H.142/S.65, a healthy soils bill, from landscape professionals who said construction sites often leave poor or stripped soil and that the bill would require better post-construction soil standards to support healthier landscapes and reduce long-term maintenance and environmental problems. Finally, the committee took extensive testimony on H.127, which would prohibit aquaculture of octopus for human consumption. Supporters, including legislators, scientists, veterinarians, students, and animal welfare advocates, argued octopus are highly intelligent and sentient, cannot be farmed humanely, and that octopus aquaculture would create environmental harms such as waste runoff, pressure on wild fish stocks, and ecosystem disruption. No votes were taken during the hearing; the bills were heard and testimony was received.

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• >> [applause] Today we present a House resolution to this dynamic, trailblazing group of women
• Also, 772, work group on bill.
• the previous school year or a disproportionate rate of incidences for that group.
• <01:13:06.600> won't that then if it's changing groups won't that then if it's changing groups
• equivalent to a sibling, for example. equivalent to a sibling, for example.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House met with 125 members present and began with the pledge, prayer, and opening formalities. Two House resolutions were presented and adopted by voice vote: one honoring the pioneering women of the Maryland State Police and State Fire Marshal’s Office during Women’s History Month, and another recognizing the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Infant and Childhood Loss on its 50th anniversary. Both resolutions highlighted the honorees’ service and contributions, and the clerk read each resolution into the record. The chamber then received Senate bills introduced in the House, including Senate Bill 6 and Senate Bill 551, which were read the first time and referred to committee without objection. The House also took up multiple committee reports, largely adopting favorable reports and ordering bills printed for third reading. Measures advanced included bills on residential real estate contract contingencies, Maryland data privacy, local alcoholic beverages licenses and fees in several counties, county salary study commission membership, sheriff and municipal enforcement matters, estates, health occupations background checks, school book fair tax exemptions, school board compensation and voting, and a Calvert County medical center bill. Several bills were amended before advancing. House Bill 443 on Prince George’s County small event center alcohol licensing received a capacity-related amendment; House Bill 348 on Baltimore City alcohol license extension received a technical amendment and a change expanding coverage to transfers of ownership before July 1, 2029; House Bill 682 changed a license classification from Class C to Class GC; House Bill 405 on EV recharging equipment in condo/HOA documents was amended to clarify budget treatment; and House Bill 895 on dynamic pricing and predatory pricing received amendments clarifying definitions, disclosures, and enforcement. After extended discussion of HB 895, including questions about whether it bans dynamic pricing for food, how it treats discounts and loyalty programs, and whether supply-and-demand pricing changes are affected, the House agreed to special order the bill until later in the day.

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• My siblings and I were like, okay, what happened?
• that my grandparents had a deed for this land, and so that's when I started on the journey with my siblings

Summary: The Joint Budget Committee’s Claims Review and Litigation Reports Oversight Subcommittee met to consider two proposed Department of Corrections litigation settlements and one appealed claim from the Claims Commission. The first settlement, Caroline Arnett v. Larry Norris et al., involved allegations of long-term sexual abuse by a corrections employee. Committee members asked about PREA audits, facility practices, and whether the inmate had been placed at the proper facility. The department said audits and other safeguards were underway, and the committee approved the settlement. The second settlement, Latasha Ridgel v. Arkansas Department of Corrections, also involved sexual harassment/assault allegations. Members questioned the seven-year delay in the case and whether the issue was systemic; the department cited attorney turnover, COVID delays, and legislative changes making inmate exposure a felony. The committee approved that settlement as well. The committee then heard an appeal in Sharon Greer and Deanna Hayes v. Commissioner of State Lands, a denied and dismissed claim involving a tax-delinquent sale of family property in Crittenden County. Staff and the Commissioner of State Lands’ office said the property was certified in 2000, sold in 2009 after notice was sent, and that excess proceeds were available for a limited period before escheating to the county. The claimants argued they were not properly notified of the sale or the excess proceeds and only learned of the matter in 2025 after receiving the deed at a family funeral. Committee members discussed the notice process, statute of limitations, and the handling of excess proceeds, with several noting the issue may call for legislative review rather than relief in this case. After debate, the committee voted to affirm the Claims Commission’s dismissal of the Greer/Hayes claim. Members also discussed broader concerns about how excess proceeds from tax sales are handled and whether the current statutory process should be revisited in future legislation.

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• I operate 12 group homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Working in our group homes just to meet the requirements.
• I am speaking both for myself and for my 5,000 CWA union siblings across the state.
• when the applicant was a minor child, a grandparent, a grandchild, a biological, foster, or adopted sibling
• DD waiver group home, and I know that they have a hard time staffing.

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• He was one of four siblings being raised by a single mother.
• <00:56:36.079> one<00:56:36.319> of<00:56:36.559> four<00:56:37.599> siblings
• <00:56:38.720> being<00:56:39.040> raised He was one of four siblings being raised
• He was one of four siblings being raised by<00:56:39.599> a<00:56:39.839> single<00:56:

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• or churches or other groups in the community?
• As a child, my siblings and I spent our summers at local parks.
• I've actually talked to my siblings.
• I've actually talked to my<01:46:04.520> siblings.
• Uh, one of which is a my siblings.

Bills: HF1660, HF1824, HF1926, HF1002, HF994, HF1915, HF1336

Keywords: children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy

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• and for the younger siblings.
• When there is an older sibling diagnosed with symptomatic metachromatic leukodystrophy, they may happen
• She explained that when an older sibling is diagnosed with symptomatic metachromatic leukodystrophy,
• bipartisan support and a diverse group bipartisan support and a diverse group of<00:40:35.640>
• consult annually create of a work group consult annually create of a work group with<01:15:55.880

Keywords: 1183, house

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• All right, so you have that situation, so you may want to limit, but you may not want to limit siblings
• And a child's family includes siblings, as you heard from the witness earlier, they weren't.
• To talk to one of their older siblings, as you've described it, with the counselor.

Bills: HB40, HB1916, HB1973, HB2524, HB2530, HB3180, HB3421, HB3783, HB4170, HB4213, HB40

Keywords: business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support

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• . siblings. siblings.
• She was in a Snapchat group with these teen boys when she was caught.
• She was in a Snapchat group with these teen boys when she was caught.
• She was in a Snapchat group<00:34:55.040> with<00:34:55.280> these<00:34:55.520> teen
• with these teen boys when she was group with these teen boys when she was caught.<00:34:57.440> And

Bills: HB0008, HB0009, HB0028

Keywords: stalking, minors, felony, protection orders, criminal penalties, grooming, sexual offenses, child protection, sexual exploitation, law amendment, explicit conduct, sex crimes, 916, all

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• I had a chance to meet a group of individuals when I was a judge for the Flynn Brown Civic Leadership
• I think over 20 leading medical groups... Senator Kuby: Explain my vote, yes.
• It bans health care for a specific group of people solely based on their gender identity.
• It bans health care for a specific group of people solely based on their gender identity.
• It bans health care for a specific group of people solely based on their gender identity.

Bills: SB1095, SB1127, SB1170, SB1208, SB1211, SB1237, SB1239, SB1240, SB1243, SB1244, SB1259, SB1283

Keywords: gender transition, minors, irreversible surgery, health professionals, puberty-blocking drugs, medical procedures, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, reporting abuse, child neglect, mandatory reporting, child safety, medical treatment, faith exemptions, penalties, narcotic drugs, fentanyl, sentencing, drug offenses, juvenile justice

Summary: The committee first approved the January 21, 2026 minutes and held SB 1208. It then heard SB 1211, which would allow victims of felony aggravated harassment involving domestic violence to seek a lifetime injunction against the convicted defendant. The sponsor said the bill came from fellowship participants, and supporters from the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, Amberle’s Place, and survivor advocates testified that repeated harassment and re-traumatization justify permanent protection. The committee voted 7-0 to give SB 1211 a do pass recommendation. Next, the committee considered SB 1239, which removes the statute of limitations for failing to register as a sex offender. The sponsor said DPS requested the change to close a loophole and hold offenders accountable even years later. Opponents from Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice argued existing warrant and registration processes already address the problem and that eliminating the time limit raises due process concerns and risks stale prosecutions. After discussion, the committee approved SB 1239 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also heard SB 1240, which excludes probationers convicted of dangerous crimes against children from the probation incentive payment formula. The sponsor tied the bill to a recent child sexual assault case and said the incentive system should not count these offenders. Opponents warned it could push probation departments to send more people to prison instead of treatment and that the bill’s language is broad. The committee passed SB 1240 on a 4-3 vote. It then took up SB 1095, as amended, which bans gender transition procedures and referrals for minors and limits public funding and use of public facilities for such care; supporters framed it as protecting children and parental rights, while opponents called it discriminatory and medically unsound. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a 4-3 do pass as amended recommendation. Finally, the committee heard SB 1243 and SB 1244, both dealing with court-ordered mental health treatment. SB 1243 requires notice to guardians when a patient may be released early or when treatment may not be renewed, and allows guardians to seek an independent evaluation and petition for continued treatment; supporters said it helps families prevent dangerous gaps in care, while opponents raised due process concerns about non-medical guardians initiating petitions. The committee passed SB 1243 unanimously. SB 1244 creates a continuing court-ordered treatment process after a second consecutive annual review, reducing repeated renewal hearings while preserving annual reporting and objections; supporters said it prevents dangerous lapses in treatment for the sickest patients, while opponents warned it could weaken due process and allow indefinite confinement. The committee adopted an amendment and passed SB 1244 on a 6-1 vote.

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• Would a court find that placement of a juvenile accused in the home where his sibling victim resides
• Ryan Sherman with California Narcotic Officers and the other groups in opposition. Thank you.
• My group is the Erotic Service Providers Legal, Education, and Research Project in San Francisco.
• My group is seen. plan on working as a prostitute for another 30 plus more.
• Ryan, Chairman of California Narcotic Officers, the other groups, in support. Thank you.

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• And I'm sure some of these have siblings as well that have already experienced that.
• no monies have been taken and we could actually allow those girls to come in and be a part of the group
• I want to... ...allow those girls to come in and be a part of the group.
• the state capitol during that point in time, because to me it's extremely unfair that you have one group
• who's able to do it and another group who has been significantly impacted all because of adults' decisions

Summary: House Management considered a series of House resolutions honoring individuals, teams, and organizations. Resolutions passed recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and commending CASA programs, the Mountain Home Bombers’ boys and girls cross-country championships, a corrected honor for a girls’ team roster, Mount St. Mary Academy’s state golf title, Central Arkansas Christian High School Choir, a local candy shop, Joe T. Robinson’s football and swim/dive state championships, Arkansas Tech University’s Golden Suns and their cross-country team, and North Little Rock’s girls basketball championship. One resolution honoring the Passion Play was pulled from the agenda and moved to regular session. Most of the honors were approved without opposition after brief presentations and no questions. The committee then took up House Resolution 1052, which drew extended discussion. Sponsors and several legislators argued that many Arkansas girls selected for Girls State were being denied participation because school counselors missed an application deadline, despite the students meeting requirements and similar deadline flexibility having been granted in prior years. They said the issue affected roughly 150 girls statewide, that the American Legion Auxiliary board had not been responsive to calls or requests for a meeting, and that the legislature was offering to help with space, funding, or volunteers if needed. Supporters framed the resolution as a matter of fairness, civic opportunity, and not punishing students for adult mistakes, especially since Boys State deadlines had been extended in some cases. Committee members asked about the impact on girls whose brothers were allowed to attend Boys State and whether the situation sent a negative message about equal opportunity. Sponsors said the girls were being treated unfairly and that the resolution was intended to urge the Auxiliary to allow participation. After discussion, the committee voted to pass the resolution. The meeting then adjourned.

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• the late 80s as a result of a group the late 80s as a result of a group called<00:03:24.959>
• the great Ron McKinley the group the great Ron McKinley the group included<00:04:03.480> University
• :04:52.720> the basic conclusion of the group was the basic conclusion of the group was the need
• <00:18:43.360> will strategies another working group will strategies another working group
• Please introduce yourself for the record. group has the potential to drive group has the potential to

Bills: HF2090, HF982, HF2229

Keywords: higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability

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• State, I can only imagine how that would feel if your son was sent, and I'm sure some of these have siblings
• monies have been taken and we could actually... ...allow those girls to come in and be a part of the group
• the state capitol during that point in time, because to me it's extremely unfair that you have one group
• who's able to do it and another group who has been significantly impacted, all because Group who's able
• to do it and another group who has been significantly impacted, all because of adults' decisions.

Summary: House Management took up a series of House resolutions, mostly honoring Arkansas schools, teams, and individuals. Resolutions passed recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and commending CASA programs, the Mountain Home Bombers’ 2025 boys and girls 5A cross-country championships, a corrected resolution for a girls’ championship team roster, Mount St. Mary Academy’s 6A girls golf title, Central Arkansas Christian High School Choir, a local candy shop for state and national awards, Joe T. Robinson’s 5A football championship and 1–4A swim and dive title, Arkansas Tech University Golden Suns coach Dave Wilbers and the Golden Suns cross-country team, and North Rock’s girls basketball championship. One resolution honoring the Passion Play was pulled from the agenda and moved to regular session. The main substantive discussion centered on House Resolution 1052, which urged support for Arkansas Girls’ State applicants who missed a school deadline because of counselor or administrative error. Sponsors and supporters said roughly 150 girls statewide were affected, that the deadline fell during spring break, and that the American Legion Auxiliary had previously extended deadlines but declined to do so this year. They argued the girls had met the requirements, that the issue was caused by adults, and that the program is a once-in-a-lifetime civic opportunity. They also said they had contacted the board, offered help with space, funding, and volunteers, and received no willingness to change course. Committee members asked about the impact on students, including families with both a son and daughter where only the boy was being allowed to participate, and about whether the message to girls was fair. Supporters said the situation teaches civic engagement, grace, and advocacy, but that it also sends a harmful message if girls are denied because of adult mistakes while boys are still being accepted. After discussion, the committee voted to pass the resolution, and the meeting adjourned.

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• The group sees their responsibilities as falling into three main categories.
• We um the group sees do a few things.
• Um the hope of the group is quality.
• The way our group talked about it yet.
• <01:41:10.400> of one provider uh and a and a group of one provider uh and a and a group of

Keywords: 1183, house

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• already working in the lensure groups already working in the following<00:10:25.360> year<00:
• of each group holds a particular<00:14:25.360> tiered<00:14:25.680> license.
• Johnson in third grade can have their little siblings still have Mrs.
• grade can have their little siblings grade can have their little siblings still<00:21:26.720>
• So it's a slightly different group.

Bills: HF3635, HF3638

Keywords: teacher mobility, interstate compact, licensure, military spouses, education, teacher regulation, teacher qualifications, state sovereignty, educator licensing, paraprofessional credentials, mental health, professional development, data sharing, 1183, house

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• ,<00:25:44.159> Mary youngest of my seven siblings, Mary youngest of my seven siblings, Mary
• Last year, she formed a fundraising group called the Baker Girls, cooking and selling baked goods
• To her siblings, Henry and Julia, grandparents Janet and Mike McCulla and Doug and Margaret Hunt, and
• <00:31:09.039> Henry siblings Henry siblings Henry and<00:31:10.880> Julia,<00:31:11.840
• And so the goal of this bill is to require an interagency group to build out all of the... 1709 is an

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• their deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to his parents, Walt and Christy Blackman, his siblings
• A group motion will be made for the concurrences unless a representative requests that a concurrence
• A group motion will be made for the concurrences unless a representative requests that a concurrence
• do have to, in general, in this body, be conscious of when we eliminate the ability for different groups
• to collect revenue, we should also think holistically about giving funding to those same groups.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several introductions of guests, including two young mayors visiting the chamber. Members then adopted House Resolution 2008 unanimously, honoring Daniel Cade Blackman, with extended remarks from his family and colleagues about his service, faith, and legacy. The House also took up a motion to reconsider SB 1456 from a prior date and proceeded into Committee of the Whole on multiple Senate bills. In Committee of the Whole, members considered and amended SB 1170, SB 1496, SB 1511, SB 1016, SB 1335, and SB 1683, with each ultimately receiving a do pass recommendation. The discussion included a correction to SB 1170 to remove an unintended section, a municipal improvement district process change in SB 1016, an ag-to-urban water permitting fix in SB 1335, and a land-sale restriction involving China in SB 1683. The committee reports were adopted, and the bills were ordered for third reading as appropriate. On third and final reading, the House passed SB 1188, SB 1560, and SB 1723, with recorded votes of 38-0-10, 48-2-10, and 51-0-9 respectively. The House also concurred in Senate amendments to HB 2265, HB 2404, HB 2950, and HB 2986, then passed those bills on final reading; members speaking in support highlighted court-fee policy, mental health crisis response, tourism improvement areas, and water infrastructure savings. The chamber then announced a Republican caucus meeting and adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

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• He saved his family calling 911 as an intruder came into his house with his four siblings and his father
• to welcome a school from my district, so I'm so excited and truly honored to welcome a very special group
• My colleague, which lobby group speaks for the mute swans?
• It's the speaking lobby group that speaks for the mute swans. I'm very convinced with that.
• Over the years, he took on many assignments, from working Walk of Fame ceremonies to launching a group

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer honoring Pope Francis, and then proceeded through routine motions, guest introductions, and floor business. Members welcomed several groups, including youth art contest winners, local city officials for Cal Cities Week, emergency dispatchers and 9-1-1 youth heroes, a school group from Northridge Community School, and Sheriff Michael Johnson. The body also handled procedural actions such as re-referring bills, withdrawing AB 16 from Appropriations because it was no longer fiscal, and allowing committees to notice bills pending re-referral. On the floor, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 44, proclaiming April 20–26 as California Cities Week, was adopted by voice vote after opening the roll for co-authors. The Assembly then passed several bills, including AB 793 on dog dangerousness proceedings and AB 533 reauthorizing health care districts’ use of design-build for health facility construction, both by unanimous roll call. AB 764, which would add mute swans to the list of exotic non-game birds that can be legally managed, also passed unanimously. House Resolution 32, recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week, drew extensive remarks from multiple members about the historical tragedy and the Cambodian American community; it was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, followed by a moment of silence. The consent calendar was then taken up and adopted 69-0, including AB 369 and a series of other bills and resolutions. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Officer Paul Philip Jordan, a longtime LAPD officer who served the Hollywood community, and the House adjourned until Monday, April 28 at 1 p.m.