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• created after their annual fiscal year budgets are identified with these issues, so particularly in light
• Texas has led the way on adult education and workforce investment nationwide and this bill continues

Bills: HB367, HB497, HB549, HB983, HB 1188, HB 1290, HB1368, HB2243, HB2310, HB2849, HB3099, HB3546, HB3629, HB3627

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

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• Um, just, uh, I was very confused by how you described who is being led in through the program because
• And that footnote led me to the Urban League, and they had a position paper, and they made that claim
• the refugee program. and it had a footnote and that footnote and it had a footnote and that footnote led
• 26:35.040> League<04:26:35.359> and<04:26:35.520> they<04:26:35.680> had led
• support services funds that would disappear when if this bill passes, a replacement designated NGO-led

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The rules adopted by the city of Manchester in regard to pickling made national headlines and shed light
• You're certainly welcome to help work on that. >> Well, that led into my question, which was you would
• >> Well,<04:05:11.760> that<04:05:11.960> led<04:05:12.120> into<04:05:12.320
• > my<04:05:12.480> question,<04:05:13.280> which >> Well, that led into my
• <04:27:21.520> of<04:27:21.640> enforcement bright light of enforcement bright light

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It was just a red light. Oh, did she think the red light meant stop? That's what I thought.
• <00:37:30.240> is<00:37:30.800> on R light is on R light is on that's<00:37:33.920>
• broken bones at that point that were identified, but all the others, it was a single incident that led
• was a single but all the others it was a single incident<04:30:11.560> that<04:30:11.680> led
• to it and so we do not incident that led to it and so we do not want<04:30:14.159> to<04:30:14.399

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Children and Family Law Committee met on January 28, 2025, and first heard House Bill 322, which would give a parent paying child support the exclusive right to claim the child as a dependent on taxes. Representative Barton, the sponsor, argued that because child support is no longer tax-deductible, the paying parent should at least receive the child tax credit. Committee members and later testimony from New Hampshire Legal Assistance raised concerns that the bill would override court discretion, could disadvantage low-income custodial parents, and would not account for cases where child support payments are small or where parents share support unevenly. Several members noted that judges already allocate dependency claims in divorce orders and can modify those orders when circumstances change. After testimony, the committee moved to ITL (inexpedient to legislate) HB 322. The motion was seconded, discussion continued, and the roll call was unanimous in favor of ITL. The committee then placed the bill on consent and ended the executive session on HB 322. The committee next took up House Bill 325, which would eliminate term and reimbursement alimony in no-fault divorces. Representative Barton testified that alimony in those cases was akin to involuntary servitude and should not survive dissolution of the marriage contract. The hearing then moved into questions about whether alimony is meant to compensate a spouse for sacrifices made during the marriage, such as supporting a partner through school or staying home with children, and the sponsor maintained that post-divorce support should not continue as a marital obligation. The transcript cuts off before any vote or further action on HB 325 is shown.

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• And so if you get the order from the court validating the agreement, that gives you the green light to
• In light of the Supreme Court's recent ruling,...
• In light of the Supreme Court's recent ruling, Texas has an opportunity and a responsibility to ensure
• Donor Conceived Council, the nation's only nonprofit founded and led by donor-conceived people advocating

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Could you shed some light on that and how you deal with those issues?
• And that's what led me to Section 57-50.2, which charges the county auditor with the responsibility to
• That's the issue that comes into play with the auditor's office and why... ...we bring this stuff to light
• That's the issue that comes into play with the auditor's office and why we bring this stuff to light.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Could you shed some light on that and how you deal with those issues?
• And that's what led me to Section 57-5-02, which charges the county auditor with the responsibility to
• That's the issue that comes into play with the auditor's office and why we bring this stuff to light.
• That's the issue that comes into play with the auditor's office and why we bring this stuff to light.

Summary: The committee convened, approved the prior meeting minutes, and received a memo summarizing major audit items. The State Auditor’s office and outside auditors then presented a series of audits, many of which were clean with unmodified opinions and no findings, including the Bank of North Dakota, the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the Office of the Governor, the State Treasurer, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Quality, Lake Region State College, and the Office of the Governor. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association audit was also clean overall, but it repeated findings about limited segregation of duties and auditor assistance in preparing financial statements, which the auditor said were expected to continue because of the organization’s small size. Committee members asked about out-of-state board addresses, and the association explained those members were North Dakota residents using South Dakota mailing addresses. Several audits did include findings. The Council on the Arts audit identified two issues: payroll charged to federal awards without supporting time records, and $12,825 in Cultural Endowment Fund spending that was not allowable under state law, including staff training, retreats, and executive director candidate travel. The Department of Public Instruction audit found unsupported scholarship applications in the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, but additional testing confirmed the funds were credited properly and students completed required school district work, so no improper payments were identified. The University of North Dakota audit found a lack of documentation and transparency in School of Law admissions decisions; the auditor said the law school used a holistic process but did not keep notes or evaluation tools to show why applicants were admitted, waitlisted, or denied. UND leadership said the school is in good standing with the American Bar Association and agreed better documentation is needed, and the auditor said the issue was the missing documentation, not ABA accreditation itself. The most extensive discussion centered on the North Dakota Racing Commission audit, which found four findings: overspending the promotion fund’s 25% operating cap, grant conditions not being met, improper breeder fund awards, and improper procurement. The auditor said promotion fund spending exceeded the cap by $327,447 and the fund balance dropped sharply over the audit period. Racing Commission director Bruce Johnson said the agency had become complacent, that grant requests were treated as routine, and that controls and documentation need to be tightened. He also explained that the breeder fund overpayments involved two horses whose ownership transfers were not properly documented before racing, and that the procurement issue stemmed from an advertising contract that proceeded without proper written procurement procedures after a misunderstanding with the State Procurement Office. The auditor said the Racing Commission will now be audited every two years because of the findings. The committee also received updates on Dakota College at Bottineau’s bank reconciliations, which Minot State University said had been brought current after an 18-month backlog, with only one account still needing cleanup; members asked for a written report on the corrective actions. The North Dakota Fair Foundation was reported to have dissolved, with remaining funds transferred to another nonprofit account for continued support of the state fair. Finally, the Department of Public Instruction provided an update on school meal debt, revising the earlier estimate to about $1.1 million based on incomplete district survey responses, and said the Anti-Lunch Shaming law likely increased meal debt because schools must feed students regardless of account balance. Members discussed the need for a more accurate year-end debt figure and possible future reporting at a later committee meeting.

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• not just a gender equity issue, but a workforce recruitment and retention strategy, especially in light
• college districts, including Southwestern San Diego and Los Angeles, appreciate the COLA, especially in light
• An integral part of the proposal, the Propel Initiative, led by the Robert C.
• why is Save the Children proposed to receive General Funds for after-school programs, especially in light

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• biosolids and disinfection system of our wastewater treatment facility will update our current UV light
• biosolids and disinfection system of our wastewater treatment facility will update our current UV light
• biosolids and disinfection system of our wastewater treatment facility will update our current UV light
• the existing footprint, and look at some of the limitations and challenges of the existing buildings led

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light, what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming
• separate incompatible uses, or<01:02:14.559> block<01:02:14.880> out<01:02:15.040> light
• <01:02:15.280> and<01:02:15.520> noise<01:02:15.839> from or block out light
• and noise from or block out light and noise from neighboring<01:02:16.559> properties.
• for municipalities to upgrade critical infrastructure projects such as roads, sidewalks, street lighting

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Today the pledge will be led by Kiana Marshall.
• They want to keep this Epstein files out of the people's light. So, you go start a war.
• They want to keep this Epstein files out of the people's light. So, you go start a war.
• Man, I get having to help pay light bills and gas bills and things of that nature all the time.
• Man, I get having to help pay light Man, I get having to help pay light bills<03:01:55.280> and

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine business including excusing absent senators, adopting the prior journal, and recognizing several guests in the gallery. The chamber also paused to honor Dr. Mark Sullivan, superintendent of Birmingham City Schools, with a Senate resolution commending him as the Alabama Education Association’s 2025-26 outstanding superintendent of the year. Senator Smitherman and Dr. Sullivan both spoke, with Sullivan highlighting Birmingham’s academic gains, reduced failing schools, and lower chronic absenteeism. The Senate then processed a series of House messages and confirmations. It concurred in SB 288 on agriculture authorities and SB 317 on the Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services, but non-concurred and sent SB 174 on natural resources and SB 32 on solid waste collection fees to conference. The chamber confirmed numerous appointments, including Rex Jones, William Donahue, Jim Massey, Jason Windham, Alexander Atwater, Charles Dean, Steve McKinnon, Bonnie Temple, Shaniqua Johnson-Enam, Dwayne Jenkins, Troy Skipworth, Gloria Watts, Tracy Doughty, Kevin Ball, Joe D. Briggs, Josh Bryant, Dylan Turk, David R. Pruitt III, and Carol Smitherman, with most confirmations passing on near-unanimous rolls. Committee reports advanced several House bills, including favorable reports on HB 224, 591, 614, 609, 444, 248, 611, 622, 92, and 556, with HB 248 amended. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the University of Alabama women’s wheelchair basketball team for winning the 2026 national championship, and another resolution recognizing the seriousness of the national debt and urging Congress to establish regular budget order. A resolution honoring retired Brigadier General Vandiver H. Carter as the 2026 Marion Military Institute Alumnus of the Year and a resolution commending John R. Cooper were also adopted. In local legislation, the Senate passed HB 635 for Choctaw County, HB 639 for Escambia County, SB 10 for Tuscaloosa County, HB 315 for class one municipalities after adopting a committee substitute and a friendly amendment, and HB 404 for class one municipalities. Finally, the Committee on Rules reported and the Senate adopted a special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing a wide range of bills for priority consideration, including measures on solar power facilities, homestead exemptions, education, guardianships, tax increment districts, legal tender, college tuition, crime victims compensation, motor vehicles, entertainment industry issues, campus chaplains, tax abatements, alcoholic beverage producers, data privacy, constables, insurance, municipal audits, income tax, public high schools, taxation, state health planning, and University of Alabama matters.

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• Um, that actually led to a court case, New York versus Yellen, where the states were arguing, "Wait a
• Um, that actually led to a court case, New York versus Yellen, where the states were arguing, "Wait a
• Um, that actually led to a court case, New York versus Yellen, where the states were arguing, "Wait a
• Um, that actually led to a court case, New York versus Yellen, where the states were arguing, "Wait a
• Um, that actually led to a court case, New York versus Yellen, where the states were arguing, "Wait a

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, I know that it was advocacy driven and it will be advocacy-led.
• Um, I know that it was advocacy driven and it will be advocacy-led.
• Um, I know that it was advocacy driven and it will be advocacy-led.
• Um, I know that it was advocacy driven and it will be advocacy-led.
• Um, I know that it was advocacy driven and it will be advocacy-led.

Bills: HB2436, HB2438, HB2532, HB2566

Keywords: arts integration, fine arts education, public schools, cultural education, student engagement, school coordinators, Hawaii education, Hawaii Cultural Trust, income tax credit, arts funding, cultural preservation, charitable contributions, HB2532, Hawaiian flag, Ka Hae Hawaiʻi, flag display, condominium, condo association, planned community association, cooperative housing corporation

Summary: The committee on Culture and the Arts heard several measures related to arts funding, administration, and access. Testimony was largely supportive across the agenda. For HB 2218 and HB 1815, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts supported the bills, and members discussed transition timing and administrative support, including the need for an additional year in one measure and a temporary administrative position to help with the transfer. HB 1764, the music accessibility pilot program, drew broad support from the Retail Merchants of Hawaii, Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, Hawaii Public Library System, Hawaii Youth Symphony, and others, with testimony emphasizing library-based music programming, community access, and economic benefits. HB 2117, which would create an arts data mapping task force, also received extensive support, though witnesses suggested narrowing the initial scope, adding representatives from independent and charter schools and neighbor island arts programs, and ensuring adequate funding and a realistic timeline for the work. The committee also heard HB 2436 on arts integration in public schools, HB 2438 on the Hawaii Cultural Trust, and HB 2532 on the Hawaiian flag. HB 2436 and HB 2438 received support from SFCA, while the Cultural Trust bill prompted a lengthy explanation from the chair about how the proposed tax credit would work and amendments to clarify that donations to the trust and to qualifying cultural nonprofits must be made in tandem, with eligible organizations listed and updated annually by SFCA and OHA. HB 2532 drew testimony from Dr. Adam Jansen in support of protecting the Hawaiian flag as a historical and cultural symbol; he said the flag should continue to be used for solidarity, protest, inclusion, and identity. At the decision-making portion, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures considered. HB 2118, HB 764, HB 1815, and HB 2117 were passed with amendments, including date deferrals and technical changes; HB 764 also had its appropriation blanked out. HB 2436 was passed with amendments, and HB 2438 was advanced with substantial clarifying amendments to the cultural trust structure. The chair indicated that HB 2117 would include an interim report due in 2027 focused on music and dance, with a final report due in 2029 on arts education more broadly.

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• The chair also made a light remark about Valentine's Day and thanked Representative Davids.
• I have led culture change in a previous life.
• this<00:50:01.480> uh<00:50:01.640> I<00:50:01.760> have<00:50:01.960> led
• Safety I I have done this uh I have led Safety I I have done this uh I have led culture<00:50:02.760
• You know, we were asked that the BCA that led to the violent crime reduction unit being formed to reassign

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Carolyn's passion for prioritizing the well-being of children led to her being honored with the Voice
• The only men in the women's restroom that day were the sheriff's deputies, as they flashed lights under
• The only men in the women's restroom that day were the sheriff's deputies, as they flashed lights under
• 10.000> A ation proudly added 7 years ago by A ation proudly added 7 years ago by A republican-led
• legislature and signed by republican-led legislature and signed by our<05:44:13.120> Republican

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, leaves of absence, guest introductions, and memorial remarks honoring former Representative Carolyn Gargas of Hollis, who was remembered for her long House service, work on child and family issues, and community involvement. The House then adopted a consent calendar and approved a motion to withdraw House Bill 431, which would have created a commission to review draft rules on minimum standards for public school approval and state academic standards; the motion failed after a roll call vote, so the bill remained in play. The House next took up House Bill 109-FN, relative to false reports to law enforcement. The majority supported the bill as a way to add penalties for knowingly false reports about law enforcement officers, arguing officers deserve protection from false accusations and that the knowingly standard is a high bar. The minority opposed it as duplicative of existing law and warned it could chill legitimate complaints against police. After debate and a division vote, the majority committee report of ought to pass was adopted, 198-173. The House also considered House Bill 218-FN, which would provide victims of crime a free police report. The committee amendment changed the bill so victims would receive a written confirmation that a crime occurred rather than the initial police report, to avoid conflicts with right-to-know law and active-investigation confidentiality. Supporters said the change was a small but important clarification agreed to by law enforcement and domestic violence advocates, while opponents argued the original language was already workable and that the floor amendment was unnecessary. A division vote was requested on the amendment, and the transcript ends during that debate before the final outcome on HB 218 is shown.

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• <01:54:59.920> of In light of the time pressures that you're all under, and we are too, I
• HRSA is the agency that oversees this, and then as far as lighting a fire, that's just what I'm trying
• HRSA is the agency that oversees this, and then as far as lighting a fire, that's just what I'm trying
• <03:32:15.359> a<03:32:15.560> fire them as a committee to uh light a fire them as
• a committee to uh light a fire under<03:32:16.680> uh<03:32:17.239> the<03:32:17.359>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This loaded HCA with $12 million in debt, after which five years of controversial management decisions led
• The red light. Okay. Thank you.
• Do I shut this light off? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Chair calls Greg Placey. Thank you very much.
• She was vibrant, energetic, and I promise you she would light up the room.
• She would give you a light up the room. She would give you a big<02:19:14.639> hug.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Wouldn’t you put your light on? Did you? Okay, I apologize. The stealth.
• Our success with this customer led to new customer prospects and other logistics companies because Vantage
• We have senators with their green lights: Senator Zaffirini, Senator Menendez, Senator Blanco, and then
• We have senators with their green lights would be Dean Zafferini and then Menendez and then Blanco and
• then green lights would be Dean Zafferini and then Menendez and then Blanco and then the chair so Dean

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• biggest being a monitoring program that ensures Lydia cannot elope from our home, the very issue that led
• <01:15:13.600> He's Everything he has to keep the lights burning for however many properties
• has<01:15:31.520> to<01:15:31.840> keep<01:15:32.400> the<01:15:32.640> lights
• Everything he has to keep the lights Everything he has to keep the lights burning<01:15:34.480><

Bills: HF3174, HF3800

Keywords: background study, disqualification, set-aside, permanent disqualification, Office of Administrative Hearings, chief judge, human services licensing, substance use disorder treatment, SUD treatment, chemical dependency, recovery, rehabilitation, abstinence, foster care, child foster care, vulnerable adults, caregiver background check, license holder, direct contact, risk of harm

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• Within eight days of leaving the family home, I was served with a falsified protective order that led
• Crippling taxation lights taxpayers' hair on fire.
• <01:06:20.799> Crippling<01:06:21.520> taxation<01:06:22.880> lights still taxes
• Crippling taxation lights still taxes.
• Crippling taxation lights taxpayers<01:06:24.319> hair<01:06:24.799> on<01:06:25.039>

Bills: SF0099, SF0116, SJ0006

Keywords: easement, electricity delivery, public utility, prescriptive easement, landowner rights, surface water, drainage utilities, municipality, elections, environmental management, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, 916, all