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• It's to provide districts for uniform rate of tax adjustments.
• It's an amended contract that manages the Arkansas Highway Employee Retirement System Trust Assets for
• This is Northern Trust Company. This is again the Highway Retirement System services.
• I'd like to get Medicaid to the table, please, on the trust fund. Good morning.
• And it comes straight out of that trust fund.

Summary: The PEER Review Subcommittee met to consider a large agenda of budget, appropriation, transfer, and contract items. Members approved temporary appropriation requests for several agencies, including the Auditor of State, Department of Education, and Labor and Licensing; ARPA return requests from Workforce Services; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requests for State Police and Agriculture; restricted reserve transfers for teacher scholarships, school facilities, and economic stimulus; a Commerce reallocation of positions and spending authority; cash fund, budget classification, overtime, and pay plan requests; and 17 methods of finance items for universities and other agencies. Most items were approved without objection after brief explanations from staff and agencies. Several items drew questions and were held or discussed further. A Department of Human Services discretionary grant package for the RSVP program was held over after Senator Irvin raised concerns about whether the grants were an effective use of state general revenue and asked for more information on administration costs and program operations. In the contracts section, Representative Richardson questioned a DHS sole-source contract with EMS Link for document management software and a DHS contract with Presidio; the EMS Link item was held for additional answers, while the Presidio item was clarified as not sole-source and was allowed to proceed. Members also asked for more information on a Department of Education mental health referral contract with Care Solace, which officials said is a statewide concierge/referral service connecting students to Arkansas providers and telehealth options. The committee also reviewed monthly reports, including the Medicaid Trust Fund. DHS and DFA officials said the fund was currently sufficient to finish the fiscal year, though it was being drawn down and would likely require a $100 million transfer from restricted reserves in FY27, with another $100 million set aside in the governor’s budget as a backstop. Members discussed the need to define a minimum reserve level and to better account for ongoing Medicaid costs in the budget. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

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• Two, violation of public trust.
• And unity does not require uniformity.
• And unity does not require uniformity.
• <08:37:10.478> a<08:37:10.718> trusted<08:37:11.120> adviser where he was trusted
• a trusted adviser where he was trusted a trusted adviser to<08:37:12.160> senior<08:37:12.558

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Those who stepped up, put on the uniform, were willing to give the last full measure of devotion for
• up,<00:54:20.040> put<00:54:20.200> on<00:54:20.320> the<00:54:20.440> uniform
• ,<00:54:21.359> were who stepped up, put on the uniform, were who stepped up, put on the uniform
• ><00:57:11.000> of<00:57:11.080> Federal<00:57:11.400> Regulations defined by Code
• of Federal Regulations defined by Code of Federal Regulations Title<00:57:12.320> 38 Title 38

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, one you see this first just the growth in the education trust fund going back to 2020 and you can
• <00:15:51.440> Chips trust fund they can also access.
• Chips trust fund they can also access.
• North Alabama Land Trust, $250,000. North Alabama Land Trust, $250,000.
• need students as identified in the code. need students as identified in the code.

Bills: HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242, HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242

Keywords: social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem

Bills: SB2054, SB2143, SB2145, SB2400, SB2447, SB2494, SB2723, SB2727, SB3131, HCR187, SCR177, SR172, SCR5, SCR85, SR75, SCR139, SR131, SCR146, SR138, SR84, SCR31, SR27, SCR46, SR45, SCR48, SR47, SCR9, SR11, SCR83, SR73, SCR20, SR17, SCR56, SR54, SCR87, SR79, SCR160, SR151, SCR28, SCR120, SCR129, SR121, SCR71, SR66, SCR147, SR139, SCR79, SCR179, SCR181, SCR182, SCR60, SR81, SR174, SR176, SR177, SCR89, SCR69, SCR74, SR68

Keywords: public safety, Hawaii National Guard, military deployment, governor authority, federal assistance, elections, chief election officer, vacancy, order of succession, election commission, law enforcement, recording rights, private action, civil rights, police accountability, SB2400, seaglider, wing-in-ground craft, wing in ground effect, WIG craft

Bills: SB1636, SB1584, SB1730, SB1255, SB1627, SB137, SB2062, SB1470, SB1284, SB1632, SB1594, SB2045, SB1251, SB1884, SB1250, SB1630, SB1262, SB1374, SB1292, SB1432, SB1199, SB1790, SB1481, SB1614, SB1734, SB1437, SB1489, SB1718, SB1778, SB1327, SB1372, SB1403, SB1937, SB277, SB2131, SB1749, SB1348, SB1469, SB2018, SB1931, SB1530, SB2155, SB2030, SB1926, SB2170, SB2151, SB2166, SB1213, SB1381, SB1824, SB1876, SB1728, SB1582, SB1286, SB1386, SB1708, SB1618, SB2106, SB1471, SB2139, SB2154, SB1619, SCR15, HB2786, HB2787, SB1525, SB2011, SB2159

Keywords: cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, sexual assault, evidence kits, DNA testing

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• States Air Force, both as a pilot in uniform and also then in civilian work as well.
• And third, are you involved or do you have any assets in a blind trust?
• You gave the committee your unqualified assurance that you would faithfully. execute the public trust
• It's more trust in the men and women who know how to get the job done.
• Furthermore, I am grateful for the support and trust of Secretary Burgum, and thank you, Senator Hoeven

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• The amendment is coded A12.
• The amendment is coded A12.
• The amendment is coded A10.
• The amendment is coded A13.
• The amendment is coded A2.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As you know, the current bar exam is the uniform bar exam used by 41 jurisdictions, including New Mexico
• We offer in the fall and the spring a two-credit legal analysis for the Uniform Bar Exam course that
• I had to go back to the code and I was I told myself if I don't pass the bar, I'm out.
• I had to go back to the code and I was like, oh yeah, I was like, oh, be darned, I did pretty good.

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• Uniform system of leveling.
• So what this is, is it's a Medicaid trust fund like so many of the other trust funds we've built recently
• And the value of these trust funds is the volatility of things going; these trust funds just kind of
• And so it builds a trust fund; we put a trigger in so we can get to it if we need to.
• To gain federal matching funds after the trust fund reaches 500 million dollars.

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• 04:53.479> for<00:04:53.720> folks<00:04:53.960> to<00:04:54.080> get trusted
• One-Stop shop for folks to get trusted One-Stop shop for folks to get election<00:04:54.560> related
• The legislature has trusted school districts for more than 30 years to make a local decision on whether
• MSBA believes that the legislature should keep that trust with our locally elected school board members
• While the League understands the motivation behind Senate File 635—uniformity across the state, some

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But most importantly, I'm trusted me.
• I'm grateful for their trust.
• <02:51:42.720> for of BLM land were placed into trust for of BLM land were placed into trust
• on trust and treaty obligations.
• into trust for the lower column tribe. into trust for the lower column tribe.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:18:21.200> regulatory Playing Field and a uniform regulatory Playing Field and a uniform
• framework with uniform terminology, uniform standards all in one place that everybody can look at.
• framework with uniform terminology, uniform standards all in one place that everybody can look at.
• framework with uniform terminology, uniform standards all in one place that everybody can look at.
• framework with<00:53:53.880> uniform<00:53:54.400> terminology<00:53:55.200> uniform

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Peterson talk about is building that network of trusted adults in our schools.
• > firearm "This bill establishes uniform firearm "This bill establishes uniform firearm storage
• I trust we can all agree every student deserves to be safe in school.
• I trust we can all agree every student deserves to be safe in school.
• I trust we can all agree every student I trust we can all agree every student deserves<01:49:19.160><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I think they'd be very entertaining, but uh I'm going to put my trust in leadership, and I believe this
• I'm going to I'm going to put my trust I'm going to I'm going to put my trust in<01:03:37.720>
• And during this time, I keep bringing back that beautiful implementation of 'In God We Trust.'
• There is no uniform way in which they are established today. >> Okay. So, you mentioned three.
• <02:00:33.280> in<02:00:33.400> which<02:00:33.640> they There is no uniform

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• This is a rigorous testing process that includes system examination down to the source code.
• Trusted sources of how elections are Trusted sources of how elections are protected<00:40:54.920>
• So it's all about that local-level trust building, and in-person relationships are key to that.
• So it's all about that local-level trust building, and in-person relationships are key to that.
• building the relationships and the trust building the relationships and the trust that<00:44:57.559

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Minnesota House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee met to begin its session with member and staff introductions, then heard an overview from Secretary of State Steve Simon and elections director Paul Linnell on the state’s elections administration and budget needs. Simon said the office’s committee-jurisdiction budget request was for the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) election security grant match: Minnesota received about $1 million in federal funds in 2024 and needs a $200,000 state match to unlock the money for election security navigator work. He also previewed the office’s broader presentation on the 2024 election, outreach efforts, and election security. Simon described the 2024 election cycle as successful, saying his administrative goals were high turnout and low drama. He reported that Minnesota had very high turnout in the November election, with more than 3.27 million ballots cast and about 76.4% turnout, and noted that more than 1.3 million voters cast ballots before Election Day. He also highlighted outreach and accessibility efforts, including the Students Voting Program, Youth Day at the Capitol, National Voter Registration Day activities, expanded online voter tools in additional languages, and work to inform eligible Minnesotans about the Restore the Vote law for people leaving prison. He emphasized that elections are a team effort carried out largely by counties, cities, townships, and election judges. Linnell then explained the state’s election administration structure and responsibilities, including the Statewide Voter Registration System, candidate filing and election reporting systems, voting equipment certification, and post-election performance reviews. He said counties are central to voter registration updates and ballot preparation, and noted that in 2024 there were a handful of counties with ballot errors that required court action, with a vendor process change identified as a contributing factor. Committee members asked for more detail on the number and identity of the affected counties. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.

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• Jennifer Kaban continued: I have to get different parts that are, like, SAK coded, so I'll take it to
• Those were actually building code and fire code laws meant to ensure fire safety because black powder
• <01:43:51.520> to this bill will bring uniformity to this bill will bring uniformity to Hawaii's
• However, currently there's not enough uniformed or armed personnel in these regions, thus leading to
• or armed Personnel in these uniformed or armed Personnel in these regions<02:32:28.399> thus<

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered House Bill 279 and House Bill 392, both relating to firearms. HB 279 would restrict carrying or possessing firearm parts except at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container, define firearm parts and prohibited persons, and increase penalties for violations. The Department of Law Enforcement strongly supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole involving disassembled or “ghost gun” parts and help law enforcement charge people who carry weapons in pieces. Most public testimony opposed the measure, with speakers arguing it was unconstitutional, vague, hard to enforce, and would burden lawful gun owners, gunsmiths, and firearm dealers; several also said existing laws already cover the conduct. One supporter, Dennis Dunn, said additional firearm security could reduce theft and suicides. The chair noted the committee had received 270 testimonies on HB 279, with 39 in support, 234 in opposition, and one comment. The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for using a ghost gun in a felony. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported the bill, saying unserialized firearms are difficult to trace and that prosecutors need clear laws to address them. Supporters argued the measure would help prevent untraceable weapons from circulating and align penalties with other firearm offenses. Opponents, including several gun owners and association representatives, said the bill was unnecessary because existing state and federal laws already prohibit unserialized firearms, and warned it could create confusion, criminalize lawful owners of antique or self-built firearms, and be difficult to administer. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.

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• It's not uniform, and you can still negotiate and contract around it, but it's not an uncommon practice
• The insurance code that's discriminatory per the medical code is appropriate.
• . demographics that needed to be amended on the bill but other than that no question the insurance code
• that's discriminatory per the medical code it's appropriate I agree the two do not fit and it puts my
• Madam Chair, Representative Gress, well, in my opinion, I would trust the doctor's judgment to decide

Bills: HB2176, HB2333, HB2435, HB2447, HB2617, HB2683, HB2686, HB2725, HB2726, HB2906, HB2953, HB2958

Keywords: health care, licensure, complaints, investigation, safety, patient care, regulatory compliance, prosthetics, orthotics, health insurance, Medicare, medical necessity, disability rights, coverage, reimbursement, internationally trained physicians, medical board, clinical training, provisional license, healthcare workforce

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• It includes everybody, regardless of the zip code in the neighborhood.
• Code section 320301 and located in this state.
• Code with regard to the observances.
• Federal Code acknowledges Hispanic Heritage Month, that they can then...
• We talk often in this chamber about home rule and trusting local leaders.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and a moment of silence honoring service members killed in the conflict in Iran, including Florida native Captain Cody Cork. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar, taking up several bills on education, public safety, insurance, health, and local government policy. Many measures were accompanied by sponsor explanations and supportive remarks from members, often emphasizing constituent impacts, public safety, and administrative efficiency. The first major bill, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, was expanded through a delete-all amendment and passed 37-0 after extensive floor debate praising debate programs as a civic and educational tool. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office; an amendment clarified that criticism of Israel is not prohibited, and the bill passed 37-0. SB 1230/HB 1019 addressed PFAS “forever chemicals,” especially in firefighting foam, with phase-outs, testing, enforcement, and exceptions for certain federal, military, and emergency uses; it also passed 37-0 and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. SB 1706 expanded the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with tighter eligibility rules, and SB 186 required broader seizure-response training and seizure action plans in schools; both passed unanimously. The Senate also approved SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 authorizing protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining foster care medication and oversight procedures, SB 684 easing electronic signature requirements for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, and SB 778 revising forensic client services for certain defendants with intellectual disabilities or autism. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including SB 432, SB 928, and SB 620. Most of these measures passed by votes of 36-0 or 37-0 after brief debate or no debate. The most contentious item was SB 1134 on official actions of local governments related to DEI. The sponsor argued the bill would stop taxpayer funding and promotion of discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several counties and cities. Multiple amendments sought to narrow penalties, protect good-faith officials, and preserve local proclamations and observances, including LGBTQ Pride Month and other cultural events, but those amendments were rejected. Debate centered on vagueness, local discretion, and whether the bill would chill legitimate government activity. The transcript cuts off during questioning on the underlying bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• including Uncle Norm Mineta, who, as was mentioned, was taken away wearing literally a Boy Scout uniform
• we go ahead and restore those metrics so that we can be accountable and that we can actually bring trust
• go ahead and we restore those metrics so that we can be accountable and that we can actually bring trust
• He was known as a trusted voice in the energy world and a coalition builder, skills that proved invaluable

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and pledge that reflected on Japanese American incarceration during World War II and recent storm-related losses in California. The chamber then handled routine procedural matters, guest introductions, and several consent and file items before moving to floor debate on a series of resolutions and budget measures. The main policy item was HR 82, declaring February 19, 2026, a day of remembrance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans. Members from both parties and several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing the injustice of Executive Order 9066, the importance of remembering civil liberties failures, and the need to guard against similar abuses today. The resolution drew some criticism of its rhetoric toward federal law enforcement, but after debate the Assembly added 72 coauthors and adopted HR 82 by voice vote. The chamber also adopted ACR 128, a resolution recognizing solidarity with Ukraine, and later passed ACA 7, a constitutional amendment related to government preferences, after a partisan debate over whether it would restore or prohibit discrimination. The Assembly also took up two budget-related concurrence items. AB 107, described as technical and conforming changes to the 2025 Budget Act and adjustments related to Proposition 4 projects, passed concurrence 59-3 and was sent immediately to the Governor. AB 117 authorized the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to borrow up to $590 million from already awarded transit capital funds to support operating costs for BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain; supporters called it a bridge loan to stabilize transit, while opponents called it a bailout lacking accountability. The measure passed concurrence 52-16 and was also transmitted to the Governor. The session ended with adjournments in memory of former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, with members praising his leadership in city government, energy policy, and clean energy development. The Speaker then announced the bill introduction deadline and the next floor session date before adjourning the Assembly until Monday, February 23, 2026.