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• I'll just be upfront: the $9 million that was appropriated in this will not be enough to cover all of
• And just to give you some numbers, we've only expended about half a million of that $9 million, and that's
• been primarily covering because my team is not 100... ...that $9 million, and that's been primarily
• percentage for you on your exact answer, but estimating to turn back this fiscal year, roughly about $9
• I mean, I've heard a couple of updates in a couple of chapters, and I've heard a couple people bring

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• He said plainly that the $9 million appropriated for the program will not be enough to cover all of the
• And just to give you some numbers, we've only expended about half a million of that $9 million, and that's
• And just to give you some numbers, we've only expended about half a million of that $9 million, and that's
• percentage for you on your exact answer, but estimating to turn back this fiscal year, roughly about $9
• that don't know that topic in particular, delegation of authority is where my office grants, under Chapter

Summary: The committee began with roll call, introductions of a new fiscal analyst and a new member, and approval of the March 19 minutes. The first major presentation was from the Office of Management and Budget on the state’s general fund and special fund status through May. OMB reported general fund revenues were running below the legislative forecast by about $76 million, driven largely by weaker individual income tax and sales tax collections, though the projected ending balance remained positive and above the budgeted level. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap and would transfer excess earnings to the general fund, and the legacy fund balance continued to grow. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing revenue variability. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analyses, followed by discussion of a bill draft for the fixed-route city transportation network study. The draft would create a $15 million general fund grant program with a formula-based distribution to eligible fixed-route transit cities, intended to support operating and capital needs and help match federal transit funds. Transit officials from Minot and Fargo testified in support, explaining local fare and match structures and the difficulty of replacing aging buses and securing federal matching dollars. Several members questioned whether the program should be limited to the current four cities or broadened to future eligible urban areas, and whether local funding sources should be explored further. The committee did not finalize the bill draft at that point and planned to continue discussion at a later meeting. The committee also approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to approval of a bi-state authority with South Dakota, after staff explained that no agreements had ever been implemented and the provision appeared outdated. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried. Later, the Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site presented updates on uncrewed aircraft systems initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and efforts to build a revenue model for Vantis. Test site officials said FAA approval had been secured for the radar data program, replacement of noncompliant drones was underway, and future revenue could come from state and external users once pricing and intellectual property arrangements are finalized. Members asked about Chinese-made drones, supply chain issues, automation, and how the system would manage beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation then presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and a reentry housing study. Officials said the proposed facility would relocate the minimum-security prison to the penitentiary campus, reduce costs from an earlier estimate, and provide more beds and programming space, with construction potentially beginning in 2027 and opening around 2031. They also described staffing needs, the planned move of women to the New England facility, and possible expansion of men’s housing there. The parole and probation chief described a reentry housing task force studying housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with a goal of developing data-driven recommendations for subsidies and support services; a representative from Protection and Advocacy closed by expressing general support for fixed-route and paratransit funding.

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• And they say this based on the American Medical Association principles of medical ethics, chapter one
• And they say this based on the American Medical Association principles of medical ethics, chapter one
• With the permission of the primary sponsor, I move to be added as co-sponsor to Senate Bill 9.
• 01:25:07.199> I<01:25:07.440> have<01:25:07.520> the co-sponsor to Senate Bill 9.
• I have the co-sponsor to Senate Bill 9. I have the proper<01:25:07.920> paperwork.

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and roll call, establishing a quorum with 33 members present. The chamber approved the prior journal, excused absent senators, welcomed viewers, and received House messages announcing passage of House Bill 253, House Bill 436508, and House Concurrent Resolution 44 for concurrence. New filings were also reported: Senate Bill 197 on economic development and Senate Joint Resolution 99 designating the Destiny Brewer Memorial Highway in Martin County. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 72, a measure on recruitment and retention of health care professionals and declaring an emergency. The bill’s sponsor argued it would protect health care workers’ conscience rights, improve recruitment and retention, and address provider shortages and corporate pressures in medicine, while emphasizing that emergency care would still be required under federal law. Supporters said the bill would protect providers from being forced to participate in procedures that violate their moral or religious beliefs and cited examples from other states and physicians who had left practices over conscience concerns. Opponents argued the bill’s language was too broad and could allow denial of non-emergency care based on vague moral, ethical, or religious objections, potentially harming patients in health care deserts and sending the wrong message about caring for all people. One senator raised a hypothetical about racial discrimination under the bill’s definitions, while supporters responded that the bill was intended to protect providers and patients and that existing professional ethics and hospital policies would prevent abuse. Additional supporters said the measure would not deny basic care and would help keep physicians in the state. The bill was still under debate at the end of the excerpt, with questions and responses continuing; no final vote or disposition on Senate Bill 72 is shown in the transcript provided. Other bills reported from second reading were referred to the Rules Committee for further action, and Senate Bill 69 was passed over and retained its place on the orders of the day.

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• Line 685 is another Senate-only position that includes funding for chapter 245D provider licensing system
• The House has this at just over $9 million in the first biennium and just over $25 million in the tails
• Um so the house has this at<00:36:08.400> just<00:36:08.640> over<00:36:08.960> 9
• million<00:36:09.440> in<00:36:09.599> the<00:36:09.760> first at just over 9
• million in the first at just over 9 million in the first bianium<00:36:10.480> and<00:36:10.960

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• 00:08:30.080> That<00:08:30.400> violates<00:08:30.960> Title<00:08:31.360> 9<
• That violates Title 9 and federal sex.
• That violates Title 9 and federal protections<00:08:33.279> for<00:08:33.519> women's<00
• I wish Mark and his wife Sue all the best in this new chapter of their lives. Mr.
• Rachel serves as a chapter advisor to Rachel serves as a chapter advisor to the Future Farmers of America

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• 5-301 9-5-301 9-5-301 through<01:22:20.600> 305.
• 9 U.S.
• 9 U.S.
• So this is another tool just offering that they can file bankruptcy, a Chapter 9, with the bankruptcy
• So this is another tool just offering that they can file bankruptcy, a Chapter 9, with the bankruptcy

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• ,<00:09:46.959> it know, skipping to the last chapter, it know, skipping to the last chapter
• So on page one, lines 2 through 4, there's a conflict with lines 7 through 9.
• So there's both some lines 7 through 9.
• /c> through 4 and then the lines 7 through 9 through 4 and then the lines 7 through 9 directly<01:18:
• month rimmed in that door with a 9-month rimmed in that door with a 9-month pregnant<02:07:12.800

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• Breland with the Newton County<00:02:44.360> FFA<00:02:45.520> chapter.
• million on one side and $9 million on the other side.
• I don't know. >> So, have we reached those benchmarks of $9 million on each side?
• million on one side and $9 million on the other side. >> So, have we reached those benchmarks of $9 million
• For tomorrow, Jud B will meet at 9:00 in room 113.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 25 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, dispensed with the reading of the journal, and welcomed several student and FFA groups from around the state, including chapters from Tippah, Forrest, Newton, and Wheeler counties, as well as the Puckett High School student council and an AP government class from Madison-Ridgeland Academy. After announcements, the chamber moved to the Ways and Means calendar and took up a series of tax and finance measures. House Bill 327 would extend Mississippi’s existing film tax credit to television production businesses, with a $42 million aggregate cap and a requirement that qualifying production activity occur in-state. House Bill 343 would create a tax credit for employers offering private health insurance to employees, set at $400 per employee in the first year and $200 in the second, capped at $10 million. House Bill 420 would lower the age threshold for an existing full homestead exemption for honorably discharged veterans and spouses from 90 to 85; members discussed the local cost impact, but the sponsor said the state cost would be zero. House Bill 489 would exempt from income tax any capital gains from a forced sale through eminent domain, so the property owner would not owe tax on that transaction. The House also passed House Bill 715, clarifying that both perishable and non-perishable food sold to food pantries are exempt from sales tax. House Bill 1063 would adjust an alternative energy/local tax provision by allowing a fee-in-lieu rate down to 10% and adding energy storage, such as large-scale batteries, to qualifying projects. House Bill 1793, by committee substitute, would add gun safes to the state’s Second Amendment sales tax holiday. House Bill 1941 would raise the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund’s administrative fee from 2% to 3% and authorize $5 million in bonds. House Bill 1942 would create a conduit bond mechanism under the TIF code for local development projects. House Bill 1944, by committee substitute, would expand the Children’s Promise Act tax credit program from $18 million to $40 million over three years and add a new $1 million credit for facilities serving adults with mental handicaps; members debated its effects on private schools, foster care entities, and public education funding. Most bills passed overwhelmingly, including several unanimous votes; House Bill 327 passed 115-1, House Bill 343 passed 118-0, House Bill 420 passed 120-0, House Bill 489 passed 120-0, House Bill 715 passed 120-0, House Bill 1063 passed 115-0, House Bill 1793 passed 109-3, House Bill 1941 passed 118-0, House Bill 1942 passed 116-0, and House Bill 1944 passed after extended debate. The discussion on House Bill 1944 featured questions about whether the credits favored private schools over public schools, whether schools could also receive ESA-related funds, and how much money individual institutions could receive; the sponsor said the credits are separate from tuition, are administered by DOR on a first-come, first-served basis, and do not reduce direct public school funding.

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• Incorporated<00:07:29.280> Fraternity chapter of Lynx Incorporated Fraternity chapter of
• inspire links members and chapters inspire links members and chapters across<00:10:09.920> the
• :10:21.120> the<00:10:21.200> links the Alabama chapters of the links the Alabama chapters
• of issues that the Alabama chapters of issues that the Alabama chapters advocate<00:10:46.640>
• <00:11:02.800> look members of the Alabama chapters look members of the Alabama chapters look

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• expect<00:04:21.400> him<00:04:21.799> to<00:04:22.440> show He knows it's 9:
• 30 a.m., not 9:30 p.m., right?
• I’m the vice president of the American Academy of Pediatrics New Hampshire chapter, and I’m speaking
• on behalf of myself and the chapter.
• I’m speaking on behalf of myself and the chapter.

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• Uh and that's mindful of the fact that many planning boards do chapter by chapter, that's occurring over
• Uh and that's mindful of the fact that many planning boards do chapter by chapter, that's occurring over
• Uh and that's mindful of the fact that many planning boards do chapter by chapter, that's occurring over
• Uh and that's mindful of the fact that many planning boards do chapter by chapter, that's occurring over
• Uh and that's mindful of the fact that many planning boards do chapter by chapter, that's occurring over

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Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 1598 and an amendment, 2026-0463H. Elliott Barry and Nick Norman testified that the amendment reflected a hard-fought compromise balancing concerns from all sides, and they urged no further changes. With no questions from members, the subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend the bill with the amendment to the full committee, 3-0, and closed the subcommittee. The housing committee then moved through several executive session bills. HB 1010 was amended with 2026-0274H, described as clarifying and implementing prior housing law (HB 631) governing residential units above office and retail space; the amendment was adopted unanimously and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 17-0 vote and placed on consent. HB 65 was then voted ought to pass and also placed on consent, with members saying it was duplicative of the compromise reached on HB 1010. HB 1349 was reconsidered for a clarifying vote and again received unanimous support for its prior disposition, 17-0, and was placed on consent. The committee next took up HB 1523, which concerned homeowners associations. An amendment, 2026-0380H, removed Section 5’s Attorney General enforcement mechanism, added HOA conflict-of-interest approval language, and delayed the effective date to give stakeholders more time; it was adopted unanimously. The bill then passed 18-0 as amended and was put on consent. The committee also voted ITL on CACR 16, a constitutional amendment related to sleeping or homelessness issues, after debate over unintended consequences and whether it protected a basic right; the vote was 10-8, with a majority report assigned and a minority report to be written. Later, HB 108, dealing with inclusionary zoning, was voted ITL 10-8 after members argued the bill imposed unrealistic burdens and could halt development; a minority report was noted with amendment 0149H. HB 7, concerning ADUs and restrictive covenants, was also voted ITL 10-8 after discussion of unintended consequences and a proposed amendment to encourage second ADUs; it was sent to the regular calendar with a minority report and amendment 0289H. HB 1120, on water-related subdivision requirements, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent, with one member noting a study amendment had been offered. HB 1143, addressing housing-provider obligations and municipal enforcement powers, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent. Finally, HB 1145, a fee/tax proposal tied to housing development, was ITL’d 11-7; members debated whether it would discourage development, and a minority report was assigned.

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• It's 9:03.
• Spent a couple of years on the MQ-9 Reaper weapons system, uh, and some backshop maintenance on the F
• Um, according to a letter that I have on page one, lines 10 and 11, or 9 through 11, that sentence is
• <06:03:28.718> Um<06:03:29.040> the almost $9 million to the county.
• Um the almost $9 million to the county.

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• for the purpose of any investigation, hearing, or proceeding under this chapter.
• for the purpose of any chapter for the purpose of any investigation<00:15:56.680> hearing<00:
• 9.
• law and I'll have that chapter law expire in four years.
• <01:47:19.080> law committee but I'll do it in chapter law committee but I'll do it in chapter

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• This is chapter five of Project 2025.
• This is chapter five of Project 2025.
• This is chapter five of Project 2025.
• This is chapter five of Project 2025.
• This is chapter five of Project 2025.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Amendments 1, 3, 4, and 9 are technical in nature. Amendment number 2 defines the term board.
• That's under Chapter 441. We can look that up or provide that to you.
• On page 8, line 9, we're changing 'Louisiana' to 'this state.'

Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 29 with a quorum present and took up several insurance and health care-related bills. SB 192, a dental reimbursement bill, was amended to allow dentists to opt in electronically to credit-card payment methods and to clarify applicability and effective date; it was reported as amended. SB 84 would require prostate cancer screening coverage for men over 40 under current clinical guidelines and prohibit cost-sharing; supporters from the American Cancer Society said Louisiana has a high incidence of prostate cancer and that out-of-pocket costs deter early screening. The committee adopted amendments and reported the bill as amended. SB 275, dealing with reimbursement and network participation for certified registered nurse anesthetists, drew support from nursing and hospital groups and was reported favorably. SB 169, a cleanup bill on biomarker testing, was also amended and reported. The committee spent substantial time on SB 401, which creates a temporary prescription drug affordability board to review pricing data on selected drugs and report findings to the legislature. Supporters said the board would improve transparency and help lawmakers understand drug pricing trends; opponents raised concerns about confidentiality, market effects, and the lack of a defined policy outcome beyond reporting. Amendments narrowed the scope, added confidentiality protections, and removed opposition cards, and the bill was reported as amended. SB 387, a major PBM reform bill tied to SB 401, would change PBM compensation, rebate handling, formulary practices, audits, and appeals, while excluding ERISA plans after discussion and amendment. Supporters argued it would curb spread pricing and other practices that raise costs, while opponents from the Pelican Institute and PCMA warned it would interfere with private contracts, reduce flexibility, and could raise premiums or disrupt city, school board, and small-group plans. After extensive debate and a roll call, SB 387 was reported with amendments by a 10-4 vote. The committee also considered SB 241, which requires certain insurance adjusters and public adjusters to include license numbers in written communications. After amendments limiting the requirement to individual licenses and removing one statutory reference, the bill was reported as amended. Throughout the meeting, members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the need for transparency in drug pricing and PBM practices, the role of ERISA and non-ERISA plans, and potential impacts on public employers and consumers.

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• Amendments 1, 3, 4, and 9 are technical in nature. Amendment 2 defines the term board.
• That's under Chapter 441. We can look that up or provide that to you.
• On page 8, line 9, we're changing "Louisiana" to "this state."

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Summary: The House Insurance Committee met on April 29 with a quorum present and considered several insurance- and health care-related bills. SB 192, concerning dental reimbursement and payment methods, was amended to clarify opt-in for electronic acceptance and then reported as amended. SB 84, which expands prostate cancer screening coverage for men over 40 and bars cost-sharing, was also amended and reported as amended after testimony from the American Cancer Society supporting earlier detection and reduced out-of-pocket barriers. SB 275, dealing with reimbursement and network access for certified registered nurse anesthetists, was reported favorably with broad support from nurse anesthetists, hospitals, and related groups. SB 169, a biomarker testing cleanup bill, was amended to clarify legislative intent and reported as amended. The committee spent substantial time on two major drug-pricing bills. SB 401 would create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to study selected prescription drug prices, collect manufacturer and related pricing data, and report findings to the legislature; amendments narrowed the scope, addressed confidentiality, and delayed implementation. Supporters said it would provide transparency similar to Texas and help lawmakers understand drug pricing, while opponents warned about government overreach and confidentiality concerns. SB 387, the companion PBM reform bill, would restrict PBM compensation to flat fees and performance bonuses, require rebate pass-throughs, limit formulary practices, expand audit and reporting requirements, and create enforcement mechanisms; it was amended to delay implementation, refine definitions, and address ERISA-related concerns. Supporters argued it would curb PBM abuses and lower drug costs, while opponents from the Pelican Institute and PCMA said it would interfere with private contracts, reduce flexibility, and could raise premiums. After a roll call vote, SB 387 was reported with amendments. The committee also took up SB 241, which requires certain insurance adjusters and appraisers to include license numbers in written communications. After amendments narrowing the requirement to individual claims and public adjusters, the bill was reported as amended. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly raised concerns about unintended consequences, especially for cities, school boards, and other non-ERISA plans, and sponsors said they would continue working on the drug-pricing bills before floor consideration.

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• I represent the Sierra Club's Rio Grande Chapter.
• And I want to announce that this committee will be meeting at 9 a.m.
• And I want to announce that this committee will be meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Thank you.

Bills: SB154, SB187, SB193, SM3

Keywords: insurance, wildfire, flood damage, natural disasters, property coverage, water projects, appropriation, New Mexico, finance authority, infrastructure, New Mexico Finance Authority, funding, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law

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• among businesses and what we call the do-gooder coalition and many others a few years ago on the Chapter
• So, Pam will be here at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, and then we will pretty much go through our bill
• All right, on that note, we are recessed until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Thank you, everybody.

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• rates and charges then get voted on by the Board of County Commissioners, and then that goes into a chapter
• Our $9 billion capital and modernization program will result, and we are fully transparent with our airlines
• Our $9 billion capital and modernization program, that will result, and we are fully transparent with

Summary: The Transportation Committee met to consider two bills and then held a lengthy discussion on Florida airport infrastructure. SB 246, presented by Senator Rodriguez on behalf of Senator Gruters, would authorize a UFC specialty license plate, with proceeds supporting the UFC Foundation’s charitable work. A UFC Foundation representative described community beneficiaries and said the plate would help raise funds for local charities. With no questions or debate, the committee voted SB 246 favorably. The committee also took up SPB 7012, a Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles public-records exemption bill that would remove the October 1, 2026 repeal date for certain active investigatory records. Senator Avila moved to submit it as a committee bill, there was no objection, and it was reported favorably as a committee bill. The remainder of the meeting focused on the Comprehensive Airport Infrastructure Program. FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue outlined Florida’s aviation system, the department’s airport funding programs, and the state’s role as a financial partner in safety, capacity, preservation, and economic development projects. He said Florida has 128 public-use airports, 21 commercial-service airports, and four large-hub airports, and noted that airport funding is largely supported by gas-tax-related revenues, with additional support from documentary stamp revenue and other fees. He also discussed the new airport infrastructure planning requirements created last session and said all required airports had submitted plans. Committee members asked about the loss of aviation fuel tax revenue, workforce development, project timelines, and how FDOT prioritizes funding, with Perdue emphasizing safety, preservation, capacity, economic return, and matching funds. A panel from Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa international airports then described major capital programs, passenger growth, and funding needs. The airports highlighted terminal expansions, parking, baggage systems, airfield rehabilitation, people movers, and other modernization projects, along with the importance of maintaining aging facilities while accommodating growth. They said FDOT and FAA grants are helpful but increasingly insufficient for runway and taxiway costs, and several panelists said passenger facility charges and other revenue tools are important to future self-sufficiency. Members also asked about workforce shortages, small-business participation, landing-fee negotiations, and non-aeronautical revenue. The panel said workforce challenges are most acute in trades and maintenance, small-business programs are active at each airport, and landing fees are negotiated with airlines to keep airports competitive while funding needed improvements.

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• I represent House District 9. House District 9 is Gallup and 9th Street.
• 1993, and out of that act were the New Mexico mining rules promulgated in 1994, which is Title 19, Chapter