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• did so with a respect for local control did so with a respect for local control while<01:17:17.280
• worked together to respect local control worked together to respect local control to<01:24:13.440
• a local control component. a local control component. uh<02:05:52.400> and<02:05:52.960><
• It is local out of control.
• It is not local control. It is local out of control.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So I processing or the export of shrimp.
• The chair will control 20 minutes.
• Pastor Jyn's outside state control.
• I can't breathe because MAGA controls I can't breathe because MAGA controls the<08:12:58.718>
• the<08:13:03.600> Senate, MAGA controls the House, the Senate, MAGA controls the House

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Exporting not only broadens Hawaii's tax base but also significantly increases tax revenues, enabling
• A key strategy with our framework and exports strategy is value-added manufacturing.
• phase expanding Beyond Hawaii the export phase expanding Beyond Hawaii and<00:23:48.039> through<
• The goal here is to get them ready for exports.
• The goal here is to get them ready for exports.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• It's common with Wi-Fi routers, video game controllers, baby monitors, remote controls.
• And supposedly New local control.
• subject local control.
• Local control is subject local control.
• actually protects local control. actually protects local control.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We also rank as the nation's top exporting state in the country.
• Texan culture is perhaps one of our greatest exports. We export our culture.
• We export our culture through our stories that are told here, the music that is made here, and the beautiful
• I think we, it's not only. exporting our stories, but also the great crew resources that we have here
• Current control methods are not enough.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Members who participate under the net metering program have variable loads and exports throughout the
• Members who participate under the net metering program have variable loads and exports throughout the
• from their own customer's own exports from their own net<01:34:13.560> metering<01:34:14.080>
• <01:34:25.199> throughout variable loads and exports throughout variable loads and exports
• over these fee increases where control over these fee increases where we're<02:30:36.439> putting

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Hydrogen applications range from power, heavy-duty... vehicles, marine, rail, export, and other industrial
• governmental entity to enforce compliance. with those posted speed limits by an automated traffic control
• SB 2842 by Zuiner. relating to the control of lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas, a part
• SB 2845 by Shaheen relating to the designation of controlled substance overdose for the of the death
• AB 2908 by 7 is related to an attendance of receipt of security deposit refund for the control.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• All control cedes to DDS as the fateful 22nd birthday approaches.
• The district controls the services.
• It's our export. Please let's keep it safe. Thank you, and I think you are a big deal.
• It's our export. Please let's keep it safe. Thank you, and I think you are a big deal.
• It's our export. Please let's keep it safe. Thank you, and I think you are a big deal.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a hearing focused primarily on special education-related bills, with testimony centered on two major themes: transition planning for students aging out of school-based services at age 22, and the fiscal strain special education costs place on districts. Committee members explained hearing procedures, noted the House was in formal session, and periodically stepped out for votes while staff recorded testimony. A separate bill on special education due process was also taken up briefly, along with a bill on special education finance and another on equitable access/data reporting. On House Bill 752 and Senate Bill 313, witnesses from the Arc of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, the Developmental Disabilities Council, families, self-advocates, and Senator Comerford described the “Turning 22” transition as a crisis point that often leaves families without adult placements, services, or clear communication. Testimony emphasized earlier planning, more accountability, better data collection, and a commission to improve coordination and residential placement. Several parents and advocates shared personal accounts of traumatic transitions, delayed placements, and the need for plans to begin at least a year before age 22. The committee later closed testimony on these bills after hearing from all signed-up speakers. House Bill 4217, on special education due process, drew support from Representative Sullivan-Almeida, parents, and advocates who argued that the burden of proof should shift from families to school districts. Testimony described costly legal battles, delays, and parents having to become experts in reading instruction or hire advocates and attorneys to secure services. Brody Dwyer, a 10-year-old student with dyslexia, and his mother described how evidence-based instruction helped him after years of struggle. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 546/Senate Bill 317, which would require DESE to publish cross-tabulated data on race, disability, gender, income, and other factors; advocates said this would better expose disparities and help address the school-to-prison pipeline. Finally, on House Bill 691/Senate Bill 430, school leaders, educators, and union representatives testified that special education costs are outpacing district budgets and that increasing circuit breaker reimbursement and creating a commission to study long-term sustainability would help prevent staffing cuts and service reductions. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee repeatedly closed testimony on individual bills as speakers finished and moved through the agenda.

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• thing that I would like to mention is that most of us in the U.S. won't know is that China is in control
• It's not U.S. companies, so we have no control over who's in our ocean floor.
• won't know is that China is in control won't know is that China is in control of<01:03:47.480>
• our questions have gone unanswered, and issues are shunned by the federal government agencies in control
• and all the transportation to control the world.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• claims that Osh can't meddle with the Treasury's payment systems because, ultimately, the Fed is in control
• What happened was, I would say, a lot of focus on process and governance. controls and not enough focus
• You and the Federal Reserve can, to a large extent, control short rates, can't you?
• You can't control long rates, though, can you? No, we can't. Why is that?
• I mean, just generally, when somebody's got to pay the tariff, and it can be the exporter, it can be

Bills: SB257

Keywords: supply chain resilience, critical supply chains, critical goods, manufacturing, domestic manufacturing, reshoring, nearshoring, supply chain security, supply chain shock, supply chain disruption, critical infrastructure, emerging technologies, semiconductors, microelectronics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, advanced manufacturing, blockchain, cybersecurity

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• That could effectively be done with more exports.
• This is relating to animal control, our fun cat bill of the day.
• 364 this is relating to animal control 364 this is relating to animal control our<00:32:24.679><
• This feels like a socialist, communistic way to control the cat population.
• Every year, rent, maintenance fees, insurance, and so on are rising out of control.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on January 29, 2025, and heard testimony on HB 108, which concerns intoxicating liquor and would expand direct-to-consumer shipping for beer and spirits. Supporters included representatives of Koloa Rum Company, Maui Brewing Company, and Ola Brew, who argued the bill would modernize alcohol laws, help small local producers compete, support jobs and local agriculture, and give consumers more access to Hawaii-made products. They also said Hawaii already has experience regulating direct wine shipments, with age verification and carrier-based delivery systems in place, and that direct shipping could help businesses reach visitors after they return home and diversify beyond tourism. Opposition came from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, whose representative said the bill could increase access for underage drinking, especially because liquor commissions do not currently conduct compliance checks on alcohol shipments and may lack capacity to do so. The group also raised tax-enforcement concerns, saying the existing three-tier system makes excise and sales tax collection easier, while direct shipping would require additional auditing. They urged the committee to oppose the bill or defer it until more research is done, and suggested a common carrier reporting requirement to help reconcile shipments. Committee members questioned both sides about whether current law already allows some alcohol shipments, whether a Kentucky distiller could ship directly to Hawaii, and how reciprocity with other states would work. Supporters said the bill is modeled on wine-shipping language and could be amended to clarify reciprocity, while opponents said the bill lacks a common carrier reporting requirement and would place a burden on county liquor commissions. No vote or final action on HB 108 was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• it out to whether product then to export it out to whether it's<00:49:28.000> the<00:49:28.160
• However, human beings have let this get out of control, so we feel that it is our kuleana.
• However, human beings have let this get out of control, so we feel that it is our kuleana.
• Even though cats were brought here on ships to control the rats, which were eating the food, they had
• However, human beings have let this get out of control, so we feel that it is our kuleana.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• It ensures California retains control over any armed or law enforcement operations conducted within its
• But right now, we are exporting that talent to other states. SB 1407 gives California a choice.
• But right now, we are exporting that talent to other states. SB 1407 gives California a choice.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veteran Affairs heard several veteran-focused measures, with extensive testimony in support from veterans’ organizations and individual veterans. SB 888 would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income calculations for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption, addressing a situation where disability benefits can disqualify veterans from tax relief. SB 1354 would prohibit military personnel from another state, territory, or district from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the Governor’s express permission, while preserving Title X activity, training, and mutual aid arrangements. SB 623 would place the Veterans Bond Act of 2026 on the ballot to authorize a $1.25 billion general obligation bond for the CalVet Home Loan Program, which supporters said is nearing depletion of bond authority and remains a critical path to homeownership for veterans and military families. SB 1407 would increase the state income tax exclusion for military retirement pay and surviving spouse benefits to the first $40,000, subject to income caps, as a retention measure to keep military retirees in California. Supporters for the bills emphasized housing stability, affordability, retention of veterans in California, and the economic benefits of keeping military retirees and their income in the state. SB 888 and SB 623 drew broad support from veterans’ groups, county veterans service officers, and related organizations, with no opposition testimony. SB 1354 also received support from veterans’ advocates, while committee members sought clarification on training, mutual aid, and the bill’s scope, and the author agreed to work on amendments. SB 1407 drew strong support from veterans and military organizations, but also formal opposition from the California Tax Reform Association, which argued the state already provides generous veteran benefits and that the tax break would be unfair to other public servants. The committee voted to advance all four measures. SB 888 was approved and re-referred to Revenue and Taxation; SB 1354 was approved as amended and re-referred to Public Safety; SB 623 was approved as amended, given urgency, and re-referred to Housing and Community Development; and SB 1407 was approved and re-referred to Revenue and Taxation. The consent item, SCR 143, was adopted unanimously. After the initial votes, the committee later took add-on votes to confirm passage of SB 888 and SB 1354, and the meeting adjourned.

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• We focus more in the export side of things, but we really do have a right to win here, especially in
• that are critical to our ability to grow our economy that you guys don't necessarily have direct control
• I think we have focused a lot on helping export our farming products to the rest of the world.

Summary: The LEAD Committee met with the Department of Commerce to review a high-level strategic plan for Oklahoma economic development. Commerce Director Bud presented a plan centered on the state’s competitive advantages: central location and logistics, low cost of doing business, energy availability, labor force, tax environment, and partnerships with tribes, local communities, universities, and workforce organizations. He said the agency must focus on industries where Oklahoma has a “right to win,” identifying aerospace and defense, energy, agribusiness, manufacturing, and cybersecurity as priority sectors, with other sectors such as transportation logistics, automotive, finance/shared services, federal offices, bioscience, and broader IT treated as secondary or longer-term opportunities. Members asked about workforce, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, incentives, research and development, housing, and how Commerce should stay focused on its core mission. Commerce said CareerTech remains a major asset, but the state needs better coordination among agencies, universities, and workforce partners. Officials also said entrepreneurship should be encouraged within target industries, infrastructure readiness should be mapped and aligned to industry needs, and incentives should be evaluated against total cost of operations rather than compared only on percentage terms. They noted that the Incentive Evaluation Commission is comparing Oklahoma’s incentives with other states and that closing deals begins early, with the right people and partners involved from the start. The discussion also emphasized the need for stronger statewide marketing, better use of regional development staff, more robust research/data capabilities, and a stronger international strategy. Legislators raised concerns about Commerce being tasked with programs outside its core mission, and Commerce said it must administer those programs unless the Legislature changes the law, though it would like to streamline and reallocate resources where possible. The meeting ended with broad support for the strategic direction, appreciation for Commerce’s work on recent projects, and adjournment without any formal vote or action taken.

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• I apologize that when we exported this graph, students.
• I apologize that when we exported this graph, the last one, which that dark green represents the AS degree
• Along with that, you know, there are hard costs in the college system that we can't control.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• she's written about presidential administration and made the observation that direct presidential control
• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2023, one in four teenage girls seriously
• So you can have an institute, a set of export controls, for example, around high-end chips, but if you're
• not successfully enforcing those export controls and not actually limiting the access. of bad actors
• So when one company controls both the primary ticketing service that artists use and venues use, as well

Keywords: Senate Committee, Commerce, Science, Technology, Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, FTC, Consumer Protection, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation featured significant discussions regarding technological advancements and their implications for the future. Notably, nominations were made for key positions in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Trade Commission. Committee members expressed the importance of leading in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, emphasizing that the pace of innovation is crucial for maintaining the United States' global position as a leader in technology. The discussions also highlighted the role of the FTC in protecting consumers from deceptive business practices and ensuring fair competition in the marketplace. Attendees underscored the urgency of advancing research and development in areas such as quantum computing, as evidenced by a demonstration of a new quantum chip anticipated to redefine computing capabilities across industries. Various members engaged in vibrant exchanges, showing support for initiatives aimed at bolstering innovation through public and private collaboration. Overall, the meeting set a strong agenda for pursuing future science and technology policies that ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of global advancements.

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• Things that are happening in the world today, we can't control that, but we can prepare for it.
• Things that are happening in the world today, we can't control that, but we can prepare for it.
• She said the EU will subtract what the exporter has already paid in their own country, so there is a
• of car of Steel aluminum exporters of car of Steel aluminum cement<01:09:51.000> Plastics<01:
• . control their own utility without the control their own utility without the government<03:00:15.560

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The original seller of electronic devices should control the lifespan of what you own.
• It has to provide loss mitigation or loss control, reduce claim costs, provide education about risk or
• It has to provide loss control, reduce claim costs, provide education about risk or loss, monitor or
• In fact, Houston, the Houston region, has just become the largest exporting region in the country.
• So Houston exports more than those two regions combined now.

Bills: HB 106, HB144, HB145, HB252, HB1732, HB2221, HB2467, HB2468, HB2517, HB2518, HB2963, HB3016, HB3689, HB3960, HB4386, HB4490, HB4751, HB5247, HJR175, HB2213

Keywords: HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund, production safety, leasehold operations, electric utility, distribution poles, inspection

Summary: The committee first handled pending business, including reconsidering SB 715 and then voting out several measures. The committee substitute for SB 1978 was reported favorably, and HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 434, HB 1584, and HB 4739 were all reported favorably, many with objections sent to the local and uncontested calendar. HB 1522 and HB 4238 were adopted as committee substitutes before passage. The committee then moved into public testimony on HB 2963, a right-to-repair bill for consumer electronics. Supporters argued it would reduce waste, lower costs, and help independent repair shops by requiring manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and information on fair terms, while opponents said the bill was too broad and the automotive MOU exemption was problematic. The bill was left pending after testimony. The committee also heard HB 2467, which would align State Fire Marshal Office investigators’ pay with other commissioned peace officers at TDI; testimony was strongly supportive, emphasizing the office’s arson-investigation role, and the bill was left pending. HB 252, a bill allowing certain state agencies flexibility to pay Schedule A employees twice monthly, was laid out and left pending after limited testimony. HB 2468, dealing with public improvement district notice in real estate transactions, would let buyers terminate within seven days if required PID notice was not provided before contract execution; it drew no public testimony and was left pending. HB 4386, an annuity exchange and surrender process bill, was presented as a consumer-protection measure with deadlines and penalties for insurer delays; it received support from industry witnesses and was left pending. The committee then heard HB 4751, creating the Texas Quantum Initiative within the Governor’s Office to coordinate quantum research, workforce, industry partnerships, and possible future grant funding. Witnesses from universities and industry supported the bill, while several senators questioned whether a new state structure was necessary; the bill was left pending. HJR 175 proposed a constitutional amendment protecting Texans’ right to use mutually agreed forms of exchange, including cash, bullion, digital currency, or private script, and was discussed at length in the context of central bank digital currency and barter; it was left pending after testimony. HB 2221, updating insurance anti-rebating laws to allow wellness and value-added services, drew supportive testimony from the insurance industry and discussion about incentives versus monitoring; it was also left pending. Finally, the committee heard a series of utility wildfire and infrastructure bills: HB 106, requiring oil and gas operators to maintain certain electrical infrastructure near well sites; HB 144, requiring electric utilities to submit pole inspection and management plans to the PUC; and HB 145, requiring wildfire mitigation plans and allowing self-insurance under certain conditions. Utility, insurance, and cooperative witnesses generally supported the wildfire-related bills while asking for clarifications and less burdensome reporting, and the bills were left pending.

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• and not just to specialty export and not just to specialty export products,<00:19:29.039> we<
• HB 2561 HD2, declaring feral chickens on public lands as a public nuisance and controllable pest in a
• So we do want some level of control.
• So we do want some level of control.
• what your neighbor does all control what your neighbor does all right<01:16:00.400> as<01:16:

Bills: HB1979

Keywords: environmental review, affordable housing, clean energy, judicial proceedings, public participation, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1979 HD3, which would shorten the time to file certain judicial challenges to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for affordable housing and clean energy projects, and would also affect transfer of some environmental court appeals to the Supreme Court. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the amended bill, saying the changes were improved from earlier versions and that the shorter filing period was reasonable for these priority projects. Hawaii Gas asked that the bill’s clean energy definition be broadened to align with existing renewable energy law so emerging technologies like renewable hydrogen and renewable gas would be included. Kauai Island Utility Co-op and Greenpeace Hawaii testified in support and opposition, respectively, with supporters arguing the bill would reduce litigation uncertainty and opponents saying the shorter deadline would limit public participation and not solve the real causes of project delays. Opposition testimony came from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Earthjustice, Sierra Club, 350 Hawaii, and others, who argued the bill could chill legitimate public-interest claims, especially where there is limited public notice, and that environmental review was being unfairly blamed for delays caused by permitting, financing, or infrastructure problems. Several speakers said the measure would reduce transparency and make it harder for communities to respond in time. One testifier from Earthjustice said the environmental review process itself is not the problem and should not be weakened for projects that still need public disclosure and community engagement. The committee then moved to decision-making and, citing the volume of opposition and concerns about public participation, transparency, and whether the bill would actually improve timelines, the chair deferred HB 1979 HD3 indefinitely. The hearing was adjourned after the vote decision was announced. The transcript then shifted to HB 2585, relating to tourism and statewide standards for agritourism. Testimony was mixed: farmers and agricultural groups described agritourism as essential to keeping small farms and ranches viable, while also urging safeguards so it would not be abused or displace real agricultural production. Some speakers warned the bill’s revenue-based limits could unintentionally shut down existing farm stays and related operations, especially in Maui County. The Hawaii Farm Bureau said it supported the intent but wanted clearer protections for bona fide agriculture and more flexibility around revenue requirements and force majeure situations. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• enrolled bill was signed by the Speaker on Thursday, July 24, 2025: H.R. 1316, a bill to amend the Export
• Control Reform Act of 2018 relating to licensing transparency.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, July 25, 2025, 1012, house, all