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• House Bill 2258, relative to the Cataumet Fire District.
• [questionable], relative to non-civil service public safety personnel in the town of Wellesley, local
• An act relative to the Cataumet Fire District, House Bill 2258.
• An act relative to the Cataumet Fire District, House Bill 2259.
• Oh, place on the fire. Right. And he said, oh, you're up in the entire in a minute.

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Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and first took up a Rules Committee report recommending adoption of a resolution honoring the 200th anniversary of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in New Bedford. The House suspended the rules and adopted the resolution. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee then reported a series of local bills for consideration, including measures on legal notices, charter changes for Chicopee, Bridgewater, Wellesley, Weston, Somerville, and Watertown, as well as bills on firefighter residency, a checkout bag fee in Sudbury, senior tax exemption eligibility in Williamstown, and liquor licenses in Lexington. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the bills second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The House also considered a Ways and Means report on H. 4257, financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges. The committee recommended an amendment in the form of a substitute bill, H. 4307, authorizing $1.185 billion in general obligation bonds. After suspension of the rules, the House adopted the amendment and ordered the bill to a third reading. Later, during floor debate on H. 4307, members spoke in support of the bill as a major transportation funding package, emphasizing Chapter 90 aid, road mileage-based distribution, culvert and small bridge repairs, congestion relief projects, and the bill’s fiscal and credit-rating benefits. A roll call was ordered, and the bill passed to be engrossed 156-0. The House also passed to be engrossed a bill validating the results of a special election in Hardwick. In addition, the House adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and agreed to adjourn in memory of former Representative and Senator Matthew C. Patrick of Falmouth. The session included several guest introductions, including Mandela Fellows studying at Bridgewater State University, former legislator Vincent Dimacido, Bellingham Council on Aging guests, and interns in Representative Linsky’s office.

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• In this case, I want to talk about what's in your... ...on a fire that doesn't need to happen.
• It directs the Department of Social Services to pursue a waiver.
• To be clear, this bill does not eliminate emergency services.
• And then when you go and fire the gun, you can't hear it.
• And then when you go and fire the gun, you can't hear it.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the previous House Journal by a 101-0 vote, and numerous special guest introductions, including student groups, robotics teams, artists, and a choir. Committee reports from Fiscal Review recommended passage of several bills, including HB 1869, HB 2387/HB 2480, HB 2061, HB 2481, and HB 2885. The chamber then took up Senate changes to HB 2016, a bill addressing anti-Semitism in educational institutions. Supporters said the Senate amendments clarified that schools should consider context, protected criticism of Israel, added charter schools, and required reporting of all Title VI complaints; opponents argued the bill was redundant, could chill speech, and did not match the state’s broader anti-discrimination rhetoric. After a successful previous-question motion, the House adopted the Senate substitute 101-19 and then gave final passage to the bill 100-17. Several third-reading bills followed. HB 2481, dealing with SNAP and Medicaid-related verification and program restrictions, drew sharp debate over fraud prevention versus added bureaucracy and harm to low-income Missourians; it passed 95-44. HB 1869, creating a process to repair veteran gravestones damaged by natural causes, passed 137-2. HB 2927, requiring written settlement demands in bad-faith liability claims to remain open for 90 days and reference the statute, passed 90-50. HB 2387/HB 2480, reinstating the presidential primary and moving it to the first Tuesday in March, passed 116-23. HB 2885, redirecting the final $1 million from boat registration fees to fund the water patrol, passed 112-27. HB 2517, a real estate wholesaler disclosure bill, passed 130-6. HB 3107 was moved to the informal calendar. Debate also began on HB 1730, which would legalize firearm suppressors in Missouri; supporters framed it as a freedom, hearing-protection, and economic bill, while opponents warned it would make gun violence harder to detect and could aid criminals, but no final vote on that bill appears in the transcript.

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• and Rescue and the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department, for their heroic service and ultimate sacrifice in
• He served with distinction, embodying the highest ideals of the fire service through his bravery, expertise
• The Idaho Day Service. The Idaho Day Service Committee will now come to order.
• John Strain from Capital Ministries will open this service with the invocation.
• As our motto says, esto perpetua, the committee for the Idaho Day service is dissolved.

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Summary: The Senate met with all 35 members present at the start of the day, approved the journal, and then moved through a series of resolutions, memorials, and bills. It adopted House Concurrent Resolution 24 honoring fallen firefighters Battalion Chiefs Frank Harwood and John Morrison, Jr., and recognizing the recovery of Engineer David Tisdell. It also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 120 encouraging used nuclear fuel reprocessing capabilities in Idaho, with debate focusing on Idaho National Laboratory’s role, energy security, jobs, and the need to maintain safety and environmental protections. Senate Joint Memorial 112, calling on Congress to pursue a balanced budget amendment and address the federal debt, was also adopted after debate about fiscal discipline and federal dependence. In first reading, the Senate introduced several bills including appropriations for natural resources, administrative rules, election and campaign finance changes, pharmacy benefit manager regulation, and public utilities. It also received House bills on forcible entry and unlawful detainer, election integrity, video voyeurism, trapping, collective bargaining and taxpayer funding of unions, tax filing deadlines, council elections, child care licensing, truck speed limits, and non-domiciled CDL rules. On second reading, several measures were advanced to third reading, including Senate Bill 1335 and House Bills 591, 532, and 663. On third reading, Senate Bill 1241 as amended passed 31-3. The bill, described as protecting working animals and preserving Idaho’s agricultural and Western heritage, drew support from senators who said it would safeguard hunting, rodeo, ranching, and other traditional uses while preserving local authority over animal care, zoning, and public safety. The Senate also held some bills on the calendar and then recessed for Idaho Day activities. During the Committee of the Whole, members considered amendments to Senate Bills 1224, 1326, and 1340, adopting each amendment and reporting those bills back as amended without recommendation. The committee also reported progress on House Bills 494, 613, and 526, and Senate Bills 1297, 1294, and 1299. The Senate later adopted the committee report and adjourned until the next day.

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• An Emergency Services District is a political subdivision of the state, which provides essential fire
• To speak to that, I work in the fire service as well.
• But we also have to recognize that even in the fire service, there's an us versus them mentality.
• Even in the fire service, there's an us versus them mentality.
• So to that end, I also want to point out that even within the fire service, a lot of individuals think

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• , those... ...decision-making under fire, those two words again: under fire, not after the fact.
• We have men and women being fired upon.
• And dynamic decision-making under fire.
• Those 7,800 are available for fires, floods, rescues, all those things.
• Thank you for your service to Arizona and to the United States.

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• There are fire... There are five items on today's agenda.
• Next, we're hearing SB 1190 by Senator Grove relating to transport escort services.
• It requires transport services to use trustline registered staff, It requires transport services to use
• We've had examples of them entering into live fire incidents, running over fire hoses, blocking ingress
• and egress out of fire stations.

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• overlaps this ambulance district or fire district.
• district, their schools, their library, their disabled services.
• I want fire. I want—so my property tax should pay for that.
• That's why public services are suffering in the rural community.
• That's why public services are suffering in the rural community.

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• Members, Texans expect a liar to spark a flame, not a house fire.
• No, no, your chair's on fire.
• It'll be enforced by the state fire marshal. It's passive enforcement.
• House Bill 1052 addresses an important gap in Texas law regarding telemedicine services.
• The Texas Insurance Code provides coverage for telemedicine services.

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• And that could be anything from a new fire truck or ambulance to crime prevention or victim services.
• or victim Services these are just<00:13:04.120><c> a</c><00:13:04.240><c> few</c><00:13:04.440><c> of
• Trump fired, I think it's 15 or 16 inspectors general, probably illegally, but he's firing that because
• </c><00:20:33.039><c> think</c><00:20:33.200><c> it's</c><00:20:33.400><c> 15</c> government Trump fired
• but he's firing that because we<00:20:38.799><c> don't</c><00:20:38.919><c> want</c><00:20:39.120><c

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• SB 1546, Senate Bill 1546, Religious institutions, charitable services.
• and human services.
• human services.
• SB 1596, appropriation, homeless shelter services fund. ATT and HHS.
• Health and Human Services will meet at 9:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 2.

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• . services. services.
• </c> will be provided services. will be provided services.
• </c> health services. health services.
• She was fired. their jobs. She was fired.
• . basic medical services. basic medical services.

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• In each one of those, literally dozens of shots were fired.
• statutes that relate to setting fires.
• They may have started a fire.
• We also have people who set fires with fireworks outside the use of campfires, people who set a fire.
• Our ongoing service. I'm just doing. I'm back up to Massachusetts.

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Summary: The hearing covered a wide range of Judiciary Committee bills, with much of the testimony focused on criminal justice, public safety, and civil asset forfeiture reform. Several lawmakers and advocates supported bills to increase penalties or create new offenses related to assaults on sports officials, assaults on transit workers, reckless discharge of firearms, fires and explosives, pill press machines, and drug-induced homicide. Testifiers described rising harassment and violence against youth sports officials and transit workers, as well as the fentanyl overdose crisis and the need for stronger tools to prosecute dealers whose conduct leads to death. Supporters of the sports-official and transit-worker bills emphasized declining referee availability and repeated assaults on commuter rail and MBTA workers. District attorneys also backed bills on reckless firearm discharge and fires/explosives, saying current law does not adequately address dangerous conduct that endangers bystanders. The committee also heard testimony on several proposals related to youth diversion and prison mitigation. Supporters of the youth court justice fund bill said youth courts are peer-led diversion programs with strong compliance and low recidivism, and argued for a stable funding source rather than annual earmarks. A representative from Bridgewater supported a prison mitigation fund for municipalities that host state prisons, saying the costs of public safety and emergency services are not fully covered. On gun policy, testimony split between supporters of a bill to ban in-state manufacture of assault-style rifles for civilian sale and opponents or skeptics of other firearm-related measures, including a bill on collateralizing firearms and a bill to increase penalties for drug trafficking combined with illegal firearm offenses. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to civil asset forfeiture reform. Advocates from the ACLU, CPCS, the Boston Bar Association, the Institute for Justice, and others supported bills to increase the burden of proof, improve transparency and reporting, require counsel, and limit or eliminate the current practice of directing forfeiture proceeds to law enforcement. They argued the current system creates perverse incentives, lacks adequate due process, and is insufficiently transparent. District Attorney Paul Tucker defended current forfeiture practices, saying his office has reporting and oversight, uses the funds for investigations and community programs, and warned that reducing forfeiture revenue would hinder crime fighting. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; the chairs repeatedly thanked witnesses and indicated the bills would remain under consideration.

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• According to the National Fire Protection Association, a home fire occurs every 90 seconds in the United
• ><c> requires</c><00:42:45.680><c> that</c> Minnesota State Fire Code requires that Minnesota State Fire
• </c> its full service life. its full service life.
• , a home fire Protection Association, a home fire occurs<00:43:11.680><c> every</c><00:43:11.960><c>
• And by January 15th, the fire marshal shall come to a decision on whether to amend the fire code and

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• My police chief and fire chief, and subsequent other public service chiefs, haven't directed me that
• My police chief and fire chief, and subsequent other public service chiefs, haven't directed me that
• My police chief and fire chief, and subsequent other public service chiefs, haven't directed me that
• My police chief and fire chief, and subsequent other public service chiefs, haven't directed me that
• </c> repealing of the Communication Service repealing of the Communication Service tax<01:29:03.800><

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Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on HB 660, which would require historic horse racing facilities to pay 10% of HHR winnings to host communities as mitigation. Representative Om said the amendment was intended to leave charities and the state whole while funding local costs tied to large gaming facilities. Supporters argued the measure would address future municipal expenses, while opponents said host towns have not reported current problems and that the bill would single out one industry. Members questioned the 10% rate, whether the proposal was retroactive, and whether it would apply to existing facilities; the sponsor said it would apply to facilities already in place or later added. The hearing was then closed without any vote recorded in the transcript. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 658-FN, which raises reimbursement caps and adjusts fees for the Oil Discharge and Disposal Cleanup Fund and the Oil Pollution Control Fund. Representative Malloy introduced the bill, and Representative Aly explained the funds as a state-backed insurance mechanism for oil spill cleanup and prevention, including replacement of leaking home heating oil tanks for low-income homeowners. Bob Scully of the Energy Marketers Association supported the bill, saying the fee structure helps fund remediation and tank replacement, though costs are ultimately passed on to consumers. Department of Environmental Services officials Robert Bishop and Jennifer Marts described the bill as extending the fee collection for 10 years, changing reporting dates, increasing the cap for low-income tank replacement, and rebalancing fees based on an actuarial review. DES testified that the actuarial study found the fund needed to remain solvent and that home heating oil releases are the largest category of new releases, with the fuel oil fee otherwise needing to rise by more than 200% to cover projected costs. The board instead proposed a smaller increase and adjusted other fees accordingly, while maintaining a reserve to cover the first days of a major coastal spill before federal funds become available. Members asked about the basis for the fee changes, the role of the actuarial review, and the statutory language governing who pays the fees. The transcript ends during this hearing, with no final committee action or vote shown.

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• In October of 2024, we had a fire.
• Over the following months, he shot out a bystander, fired an AR-15 into a home, and opened fire on multiple
• Our servicer members service loans for third-party mortgage investors.
• Bay; Jewish Family Services... ...counties, Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay, Jewish Family
• Services Los Angeles, Jewish Family Services of San Diego, Jewish Family Services of the Desert, Jewish

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• But believe the same is true on fire.
• , learning and results services.
• </c><00:43:01.119><c> including</c> to support mandated services including to support mandated services
• </c><00:43:14.480><c> We</c> year to support current services. We year to support current services.
• </c> six and FY26 to support current services six and FY26 to support current services and<00:43:21.119

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• Healthcare and emergency services.
• I think it's something that, you know, those that fight the fire best are closest to the fire or something
• Y'all are closest to the fire.
• This fire took 14 pieces of fire apparatus and 44 firefighters five hours to contain.
• And if they continue to have fires, and if there is a fire at the... ...if they continue to have fires

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• I worry that the services that property tax...
• And they receive the services.
• department is going to have more of a demand on their services.
• If his house catches on fire, he likes a fire truck to come, and that all takes money.
• If his house catches on fire, he likes a fire truck to come, and that all takes money.

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• Since 2016, nearly all post-border work on little fire ants has been led by and staffed by MISC.
• We're concerned that if there is dedicated funding for work on little fire ants in Maui County, that
• Since 2016, nearly all post-border work on little fire ants has been led by and staffed by MISC.
• We're concerned that if there is dedicated funding for work on little fire ants in Maui County, that
• ants has been led by and little fire ants has been led by and staffed<00:09:18.160><c> by</c><00:09:

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Summary: The AEN hearing on March 14, 2025 reviewed several agriculture, biosecurity, animal, and climate-related measures, but the chair announced at the outset that the committee would not have decision-making that day because quorum was not expected. Decision-making for the full agenda was rescheduled to Monday, March 17, 2025 at 1:02 p.m. in room 224. Testimony was limited to one minute per speaker. Measures heard included HB 48 HD2 on coffee labeling and regional origin, HB 782 HD1 creating a Department of Agriculture working group to review obsolete agricultural laws, HB 980 HD1 on mongoose and feral chicken control, and HB 1237 HD1 appropriating funds for agricultural biosecurity and invasive species work in Maui County. The Department of Agriculture supported HB 48, HB 782, and HB 1237, and several industry and conservation groups testified in support of the first two. HB 980 drew strong opposition from Pono Advocacy and the Hawaiian Humane Society, who argued it raised animal cruelty and public health concerns, especially during H5N1 risks; the measure also had support from agriculture-related groups. HB 1237 received broad support, with witnesses asking for language changes to broaden coverage to additional invasive species and to better support Maui Invasive Species Committee work on little fire ants and other pests. The committee also heard SCR 88/SR 71 on a microbial algae soil products pilot program, SCR 91/SR 74 on self-defense law changes for agricultural communities, SCR 93/SR 76 on integrating indigenous knowledge into climate policy, SCR 94/SR 77 on Maui axis deer control and venison, and SCR 103/SR 84 on a PFAS working group. Testimony on SCR 91/SR 74 came largely from ranching and agricultural interests in support, citing trespass, poaching, and safety concerns. SCR 93/SR 76 drew support from a Native Hawaiian testifier and others who emphasized stewardship, intergenerational planning, and climate resilience. SCR 94/SR 77 and SCR 103/SR 84 also received support, including from the Department of Agriculture and the Honolulu Board of Water Supply on the PFAS measure. No votes were taken.

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• Right now, algorithms are being used to make firing decisions and disciplining decisions.
• The report... ...decisions, such as wage determinations, layoffs, and even firings.
• We live in an era of unprecedented demand for digital services.
• Brian Little, California Fire and Bureau, in opposition. Thank you. Thank you.
• I'm the founder and president of Bolt Staffing Service.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on workplace technology, labor protections, and data center oversight. SB 947, the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026, would require human review before automated systems are used in discipline, termination, or deactivation decisions and would ban predictive behavior analysis in the workplace. Labor groups, worker advocates, and privacy organizations supported the bill, arguing AI can be biased and should not make life-changing employment decisions without human judgment. Business groups opposed it, saying it was broader than prior versions, could interfere with workplace safety tools, and should not include a private right of action or cover independent contractors. After discussion about due process and accountability, the bill passed the committee 3-1 and was sent to the Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection. SB 978, the Data Center Community Accountability Act, would require data centers to pay upfront for new transmission or distribution infrastructure, create a separate rate structure so costs are not shifted to other ratepayers, and include skilled-and-trained labor standards for construction. Supporters said the bill would protect ratepayers, create good construction jobs, and encourage zero-carbon energy development. Opponents, including the Data Center Coalition and Silicon Valley Leadership Group, argued the CPUC already has ongoing proceedings on these issues and warned the bill could single out one industry and discourage investment. The committee members emphasized labor standards and community concerns, and the bill passed 3-0 to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, would expand WARN-style notice requirements for layoffs caused by AI or automation, require reporting to workers, local government, and EDD, and give displaced workers first consideration for other openings. Supporters said the bill responds to rapid AI-driven layoffs and would provide needed transparency and data. Opponents said the definitions were too broad, the notice requirements too burdensome, and the bill conflicted with existing WARN law; they also objected to the private right of action and inclusion of independent contractors. The committee discussed amendments clarifying that an employee may still be discharged for reasonable and substantiated cause during the notice period. The bill passed 3-1 to the Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection. The committee also approved SB 1032, which would create a licensing and regulatory framework for temporary staffing agencies, and SB 1046, which would direct Cal/OSHA to develop standards to protect lifeguards and park rangers from transboundary pollution in the Tijuana River Valley. SB 1032 drew support from labor and enforcement advocates who said it would help stop staffing fraud, while staffing firms argued the bill was vague and could burden legitimate small businesses; it passed 3-1 to the Senate Committee on Judiciary. SB 1046 was supported by park workers and community groups describing health impacts from pollution and passed 4-0 to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The committee also took up a consent item, which passed 4-0, and then adjourned.