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• Appreciate it. House Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute 1.
• Defendants must submit evidence, and the courts will rule on it. It is a presumptive waiver.
• Is that included here or how is the administration look at the It is it is covered underneath the it
• here or how is the administration look at it is it is it is covered underneath the money that was provided
• It should be presumed to be an annual expense that we will carry.

Bills: HJR11, HB59, HB418, HB342, HB408, HB409, HB133, HB134, HB414, HB355

Keywords: HOPE Court, homeless court, housing instability, homelessness, poverty elimination, problem-solving court, community court, diversion program, criminal justice reform, reentry, warrants, fines and fees, low-level offenses, housing access, public safety, recidivism, Delaware Judiciary, DSHA, DHSS, DELJIS

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met and heard presentations on several bills. House Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute 1 for House Bill 145 would restrict government use of reverse keyword searches, generally prohibiting reverse keyword court orders and voluntary requests, with a narrow exception for Class A violent felony investigations and rules on notice, deletion, and inadmissibility of unlawfully obtained evidence. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 368, with House Amendment 1, would limit Delaware law enforcement and the Department of Correction’s participation in federal civil immigration enforcement, especially regarding civil immigration warrants and detainers, while preserving exceptions for serious offenses and valid judicial processes; the Department of Correction said it had no operational or fiscal impact and supported the exclusions, and an ACLU-affiliated witness testified in support. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 427 would allow certain 16- and 17-year-olds to participate in hunting and target practice without direct adult supervision if they have parental permission, hunter education, and a valid Delaware hunting license. House Bill 355, the “Speak Your Truth Act,” would expand anti-SLAPP-style protections for survivors of sexual assault, discrimination, and harassment by raising the burden in defamation suits and allowing attorney’s fees and damages; advocates from the National Women’s Defense League and the Speak Your Truth movement supported it. House Bill 134 would increase penalties for repeat animal cruelty offenders and lengthen animal ownership bans. The committee also heard House Bill 133, as amended, which would create a hardship waiver process allowing courts to waive fines and fees for defendants who cannot afford them, while preserving restitution and exempting certain traffic-related penalties and victim compensation assessments. The administration said the bill is intended to address uncollectable debt and noted millions in outstanding fines and fees, while local government and police representatives raised concerns about lost revenue, administrative burden, and consistency; the Fines and Fees Justice Center supported the measure. Committee members asked about how the waiver funding would affect local governments, volunteer fire companies, and related fees, and the administration said the $5 million budgeted this year would cover the waiver costs and be treated as an annual expense going forward. No committee votes were taken during the excerpted discussion, but the chair indicated that bills ready for action would be circulated for signature or moved to the floor.

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• In her view, it is a narrowly crafted bill, and she said she would support it today.
• He called it a common-sense bill and asked for an aye vote.
• I was prepared to support it in its current form and do with it what you would.
• Now, turning it back over to our chair. Thank you.
• Consent will be held on file until all our other members are able to vote on it.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Next, we'll get it. Any questions? Seeing none, hearing none.
• It is a DNR agency request bill, and the bill modernizes processes for selling land and valuable materials
• But in this case, I think it sets up a couple of problems.
• And so this is the language we came up with in support of it with the agency and encourage it moving
• And so this is the language we came up with in support of it with the agency and encourage it moving

Bills: SB5816, SB5838, SB5930, SB5960, SB5971, SB6075, SB6097, SB6104, SB6216, SB6233, SB6318, SJM8015

Keywords: juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, tribal representation, natural resources, board of natural resources, environmental policy, community involvement, irrigation districts, director contracts, beneficial interests, transparency, governance, ungulate populations, wildlife management, habitat restoration, conservation, sustainability

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• It is a huge honor. The Chair declares a quorum.
• Let's do it.
• [Pause] Speaker: It is my pleasure, thank you.
• Leadership matters when it is hard.
• It is not much of a boycott in my book.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• The Assembly is now in session, and it is Now in session, and it is.
• NASA's first moon mission since 1972, Artemis 2, is on its way back from the moon.
• The stupidity of it all is so obvious.
• Serves 100 people and 100 homes, and it costs $100 for 100 units of water.
• It brings us to the Senate third reading file, file items 103 to 108.

Summary: The California Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a reflection and pledge. The body handled routine procedural business, including dispensing with the journal reading, suspending rules for guest introductions and adjournment memories, and re-referring several bills to different committees. Members also introduced guests, including district staff, the Citrus Heights leadership class, and Rosie Rios, chair of America 250. The main floor debate centered on AB 2180 by Assembly Member Ward, a local government finance measure related to water rates and Proposition 218. Ward argued the bill would provide clearer legal standards for proportional water rates, reduce litigation, and prevent low-use customers from subsidizing high-use users. Assembly Member DeMaio opposed the bill, saying it would weaken taxpayer protections and allow overcharging. After debate, the Assembly passed AB 2180 on a roll call vote of 41-17. The Assembly then adopted the second-day consent calendar, with AB 1853 and several other bills and resolutions passing 52-0. The chamber also held adjournment-in-memory tributes for former Santa Clara County Supervisor Rod Diridon Sr., praising his public service and transit advocacy. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until Monday, April 13 at 1 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Assembly is now in session, and it is... Now in session, and it is...
• NASA's first moon mission since 1972, Artemis 2, is on its way back from the moon.
• The stupidity of it all is so obvious.”
• It will be Assembly Member Hoover's birthday, as a matter of fact. Members.
• It brings us to the Senate third reading file, file items 103 to 108.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c><00:47:54.000><c> speaking</c><00:47:54.640><c> it</c> it it I mean practically speaking it it it
• After it passed, it was hush-hush; nobody ran on it in their campaigns. No Republicans ran on it.
• After it passed, it was hush-hush. Nobody ran on it in their campaigns. No Republicans ran on it.
• Maine's got it. New York's got it. Rhode Island's got it.
• Maine's got it, New York's got it, Rhode Island's got it. We can do it. We can choose to do it.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 437, which would change New Hampshire law on undischarged mortgages by creating a shorter period after which certain old mortgages would be treated as unenforceable. Prime sponsor Representative Bill Boyd said the bill was developed with input from bankers, lawyers, realtors, the Attorney General’s office, and the Banking Department, and he noted a drafting correction needed on line 18. He explained that the proposal would replace current law with a new framework modeled partly on Massachusetts, including a five-year expiration after a stated maturity date and a 35-year period for mortgages without an expiration date. Supporters said the bill would help clear obsolete title defects, reduce costly quiet-title litigation, and make real estate transactions easier for consumers, attorneys, and conveyancers. Representative Mary Hakken-Phillips, Susan Cole of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, and Michelle Coffin all testified in support, describing the bill as a consumer protection measure. They said undischarged or improperly discharged mortgages often surface during title searches, causing delays, legal expenses, and failed or delayed closings. Coffin and Hakken-Phillips emphasized that many of these cases involve old, effectively obsolete mortgages and that the current process often requires expensive court action even when no one contests the title. Cole described a recent transaction in which a title defect caused a buyer to walk away and later restart the financing process, creating costs for both buyer and seller. A committee member asked about notice to mortgage holders; the response was that the lender bears responsibility for recording and extending the mortgage, and that due process rights would remain if a lender later contested the discharge. Ryan Hill of the New Hampshire Bankers Association said the banking industry had reviewed the bill and was generally comfortable with it, while requesting a delayed effective date so members would have time to adjust their recording practices. He said the bill’s January 1, 2028 effective date reflected that request. After closing the hearing on HB 437, the committee opened a hearing on House Bill 721, the Gold and Silver Legal Tender Act. Representative Juliet Harvey-Bolia introduced it as a bipartisan economic justice bill intended to recognize gold and silver as legal tender, protect against inflation, and address concerns about trust, taxes, and government taking. She argued that gold is a stable store of value and discussed tax treatment in neighboring states, federal history, and digital gold platforms. The hearing on HB 721 was still in progress when the transcript ended, with the chair limiting questions because of time.

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• In some cases, it makes sense to move it. In some cases, it might make sense to keep it on site.
• Modern plugging is more resilient. It seems like it's going to stand the test of time more.
• Modern plugging is more resilient. It seems like it's going to stand the test of time more.
• , or did it stay where it was?
• It sure hasn't. It sure isn't.

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Environment Department on PFAS contamination in private wells in La Cienega, Santa Fe County. Staff said the plume likely came from historic use of firefighting foam associated with airport and National Guard fire-training activities, with possible additional contribution from septic systems and consumer products. They described the contamination as affecting about 200 private wells, the short-term response of providing residential filters through a $2 million legislative appropriation, and ongoing work to define the plume’s full extent, identify responsible parties, and consider longer-term regional water solutions. Members asked about filter costs, replacement schedules, disposal of used cartridges, follow-up testing, health studies, and whether cleanup or containment had begun; the department said cleanup would follow once the plume is fully mapped and that DOH is soliciting interest in a blood study. The committee also discussed the need to track disposal of PFAS filters and the possibility of broader statewide capacity for similar work. The committee then took up abandoned uranium mine cleanup. NMED and EMNRD staff reviewed the new uranium mine reclamation program created by HB 164, the state dashboard tracking sites, and the FY26 appropriation of $20 million for neglected contaminated sites, of which $12 million is being used for neglected uranium mines and the remainder for other contaminated sites. They said six contractors were hired, three priority sites in Grant County are moving forward quickly, and additional sites are being prepared for possible FY27 work. Members pressed for details on how funds are spent, why the revolving fund remains unfunded, how federal, state, tribal, and landowner requirements are coordinated, where contaminated material will be moved, and whether cleanup could also address homes built with contaminated materials. Staff said the work is governed by multiple regulatory layers, that the state is seeking an additional $25 million for FY27-FY28 plus a time extension, and that partnerships with tribes would require longer-term agreements. The committee also discussed federal cleanup efforts and the new Good Samaritan law, with members urging stronger advocacy for New Mexico sites, including tribal lands, and asking whether the Attorney General should pursue legal action against federal parties responsible for legacy contamination. Staff explained that some sites are already covered by settlement funds tied to responsible parties, while neglected sites are those with no responsible party and no other cleanup program. The committee then heard from EMNRD on Class VI carbon sequestration primacy. Staff said New Mexico currently has no operating Class VI wells, about 27 Class II acid-gas injection wells are operating, and only a small number might be candidates for conversion. They explained that the state’s primacy application would require more public outreach than federal rules alone, and that cost estimates for post-injection site care are based on long planning horizons, with some costs borne by operators and some by the state after closure. No votes were taken on the substantive items discussed; the committee approved the prior meeting minutes and took a brief recess between presentations.

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• Fix it or kill it was the message that I got.
• And normally I do, and not even thinking about it. But that was it. That was it.
• And we endeavored to get it. We got it. And we will let you pull it open.
• But when you say it, you mean it.
• it all up, and so we'll explain it when we get there and fix it and then send it back.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And it met the world to me. And it was, it was a, it was a motherly hug. And I wish you the best.
• Fix it or kill it was the message that I got.
• And we endeavored to get it. We got it. And we will let you pull it open.
• But when you say it, you mean it.
• and jack it all up, and so we'll explain it when we get there and fix it and then send it back.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, page introductions, and recognition of guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy basketball team and a student intern. The chamber then took up executive appointment reports from the Ethics and Elections Committee and related committees, which covered a large slate of gubernatorial appointees to state boards and commissions. Senators were given the opportunity to separate nominees for individual votes, and several members spoke in support of or opposition to specific appointees based on qualifications, ideology, and prior public service. The first major confirmation vote covered most of the 186 appointments on the report, with debate centered on three nominees highlighted by Senator Polsky: Ilya Shapiro, Thomas Zachary Smith, and Dr. John Lattell. The report was adopted 31-0 after those objections, and Jeffrey Aaron was then considered separately for the Public Employee Relations Commission. Senators Smith and Polsky opposed Aaron’s confirmation, citing his role as legal counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and alleged involvement in the transfer of Medicaid settlement funds to political entities; Chair Gates defended Aaron as a lawyer representing a client and noted no disciplinary or law-enforcement action against him. Aaron was confirmed 26-10. The Senate next confirmed Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration after debate focused on her prior leadership at the Department of Children and Families, Medicaid redeterminations, postpartum coverage issues, Hope Florida-related concerns, and a women’s shelter inspection dispute. Supporters emphasized her work stabilizing Medicaid funding and her responsiveness to agency problems, while opponents argued she had overseen serious failures and lacked suitability. The confirmation passed 32-5. Taylor Hatch was then confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families after committee members noted serious operational concerns at DCF, including SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, forensic audit issues, and questions about Hope Florida, but also cited her commitment to child welfare and willingness to address problems; the vote was 33-4. After the confirmations, the Senate recessed and later returned for a lengthy tribute to outgoing Senate President Kathleen Pasadomo. Senators from both parties offered personal remarks praising her leadership, diligence, toughness in committee, mentorship, and resilience after personal loss, while also joking about her reputation as a strict rules chair and “bill killer.” The session concluded with the recognition of her service and presentation of a handmade keepsake box filled with letters and mementos from staff and colleagues.

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• Fix it or kill it was the message that I got.
• And normally I do, and not even thinking about it. But that was it. That was it.
• I absorbed and I processed all of it. All of it. Now, I'm sorry. Of it.
• And we endeavored to get it. We got it. And we will let you pull it open.
• it all up, and so we’ll explain it when we get there and fix it and then send it back.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required. Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission. After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.

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• it for?
• it is.
• In our modern dystopian world of vanishing reproductive rights and vanishing people, it is vital that
• buying it or selling it?
• have it.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing focused on a package of Massachusetts privacy and technology bills, especially measures to ban the sale of location data, establish a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, and regulate biometric recognition and surveillance pricing. Chairs and sponsors argued that self-regulation has failed, that data brokers and large tech companies routinely collect and monetize sensitive information, and that state action is needed because federal protections are weak or absent. Several speakers tied the bills to reproductive health, gender-affirming care, domestic violence, children’s data, and other sensitive uses of location and biometric information. Supporters included legislators and advocates who backed H. 86/S. 197 (Location Shield), H. 78/S. 45/H. 104/S. 29 (comprehensive privacy bills), H. 99/S. 47 (surveillance pricing in grocery stores), and H. 36/S. 36 (biometric recognition accountability). They emphasized data minimization, bans on selling sensitive data, consumer rights to access, delete, and opt out, and in some cases a private right of action. Several witnesses said Massachusetts should lead or align with other states, while others argued that stronger protections are needed because data can be weaponized by stalkers, anti-abortion actors, abusive partners, insurers, or law enforcement. Industry and coalition witnesses urged the committee to favor a more standardized, interoperable framework modeled on laws already adopted in other states, warning that novel definitions, data-minimization rules, and private rights of action could create compliance burdens, confusion, and costs for businesses, including small businesses. They argued that entity-level exemptions for sectors already covered by federal laws like HIPAA or GLBA promote consistency, and that Attorney General enforcement is preferable to private lawsuits. Committee members questioned witnesses on patchwork concerns, the scope of exemptions, and whether the proposed bills would harm or help consumers and small businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; written testimony was noted as due later, and the committee continued taking testimony from multiple panels and virtual witnesses.

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• It weighs on our bodies, it weighs on our minds, and sometimes it even weighs on our hearts.
• It weighs on our bodies, it weighs on our minds, and sometimes it even weighs on our hearts, but your
• We need it. We need it. This is one of those things.
• And it made her stand out, it stigmatized her, and she didn't even want to go to school because of it
• Is it in person? Is it About here is how does that election proceed? Is it in person?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It will ensure that those who are most at risk catch cancer early and stop it before it spreads.
• What makes it remarkable is its service.
• Take it or leave it from this Republican majority. We ought to leave it.
• Is it Republican? Is it Democrat?
• It is un-American, and we will not stand for it.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It piqued my interest. They safe. It piqued my interest.
• it, it modifies the the way it does it, it modifies the definition<00:10:40.560><c> of</c><00:10:40.800
• It adds it to class B ineligible.
• > hope I'm there to see it cuz I know it hope I'm there to see it cuz I know it what<00:21:07.360><c>
• </c> it, but I need to know how much it is. it, but I need to know how much it is.

Keywords: 958, all

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• </c> as it is right now it it's it's a shell. as it is right now it it's it's a shell.
• I think it takes a hard look at it in the right way, and it brings the right stakeholders together.
• </c> what it can do, and what it should do. what it can do, and what it should do.
• the</c><00:15:52.959><c> right</c> it takes a hard look at it in the right it takes a hard look at it
• /c><01:25:28.239><c> does</c> it is important that it that it does it is important that it that it does

Bills: HB0150

Keywords: Wyoming business council, economic development, task force, evaluation, policy reform, 916, all

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• . it. it.
• It's more efficient, it makes it more transparent, it modernizes the standard business practice that's
• </c> assumed it would be our backs that it assumed it would be our backs that it was<01:09:09.600><c>
• into its intended purpose and it just codifies it in law.
• it in purpose and it it just codifies it in law. law. law.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• it.
• It is our duty. It is our No thank you. It is our duty.
• . it. it.
• </c><00:54:02.640><c> not</c> advisory council, it it really is not advisory council, it it really is
• :55.520><c> a</c> we survived it and it it made us a we survived it and it it made us a better<01:34:

Keywords: 958, all

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• Um it it serve the state of Minnesota.
• I appreciate it. And Senator Chair. I appreciate it.
• it all depends on what their Senator, it it all depends on what their character<00:43:34.000><c> of<
• That's it. None of us wall of donors. That's it.
• </c><01:17:39.760><c> It's</c> on it? You should just vote on it. It's on it?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• would uh also it defines the well as it would uh also it defines the the<00:02:48.000><c> capacity</
• Yes, it did.
• It just...
• , and it left it up to the EQB to develop rules for AAR.
• to it but it was there's multiple parts to it but it was all<01:17:43.199><c> established</c><01:17:

Keywords: 1183, house