Bills: HB2241, HB1163, HB1514, HB1696, HB2021, SB2135, SB2466, SB2727, SB3082, SB3097, SB2861, SCR100, SB3096, SB99, SB2138, HB2289, HB2319, HB1711, HB2270, SB3138, SB3076, HB1642, HB2338, HB2171, HB1785, SB2881, HB2505, SB2552, HB1518, HB1815, SB3125, SB3234, SCR162, SB2614, SB3118, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB2158, HB1718, HB2207, HB1801, SB3229, SB2338, SB3069, SB2600, HB2300, HB1800, HB1960, SB2999, SB2060, SB2866, SB2239, HB1741, HB1713, HB2023, HB2417, SB2877, SB2598, SB2921, SB2645, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2329, HB2339, HB1838, HB1509, HB1661, HB2271, HB2272, HB2344, HB1888, HB1707, SB2340, HB2474, HB1576, HB1853, HB1804, HB1854, HB2095, HB2050, HB472, SB3215, SB2247, SB2400, HB1618, HB1802, HB1969, HB1541, HB2310, HB2498, HB2443, HB2218, HB649, HB2104, HB1710, SB2802, HB1973, HB1974, HB1894, HB1891, HB1890, SB177, SB2101, SB3320, SB2487, HB2429, HB1870, HB1839, HB2583, HB1391, HB2094, SB2671, SB2673, SB2892, SB2057, SB3245, HB306, HB2592, SB3157, SB3204, SB3324, SB2580, SB2074, SB411, SB3025, SB2934, SB2567, SB2125, SB3238, SB2367, SB2599, SB3007, SB2001, SB2756, SB3029

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation, injury recovery, employment services, return to work, commercial driving, driver's license

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• schools in our state, and we have seen how much of our budget this has been on our state budget and the fraud
• Public schools operate under strict oversight, reporting requirements, and public accountability because

Bills: SB1142, SCR1028

Keywords: scholarships, tax credit, education funding, nonprofit organizations, Arizona Revised Statutes, constitutional amendment, state revenue, tax policy, legislative approval, two-thirds vote, 1182, all

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• Our office has not done a study of this recently, but I would point to a rock of Feller Institute report
• You know, as everyone else on the committee, I have seen some conflicting reporting about the extent
• I think the LAO report offered that we have 7.9 billion dollars potential cuts to our K-12 education
• Therefore, I'd like to ask the Department of Finance to provide an assessment report by Tuesday, April
• We plan to use that report as the basis for the April hearing.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• She reported. She sought protection.
• She reported. She sought victims to do. She reported.
• <02:00:03.679> her location after the survivor reported her location after the survivor reported
• who have to report it anyways?
• <02:16:10.320> it mandated reporters who have to report it mandated reporters who have to

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• of crypto to the real financial fraud of crypto to the real financial system.<00:46:56.880> The
• reports of a fire on Canfield Mountain. reports of a fire on Canfield Mountain.
• The Washington Post recently reported on what too many of us already know.
• The Washington Post recently reported<02:14:56.480> on<02:14:56.719> what<02:14:56.960>
• <02:25:54.080> Academy<02:25:54.880> this reported to the Naval Academy this reported

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

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• So rather than majority and minority reports, since there are no minority reports, you have a statement
• <05:30:52.280> in<05:30:52.440> favor a mo what a report in favor a mo what a report
• Minority Report on this? I'll let you decide. Let me know before we leave.
• Am I expecting a minority report?
• <06:05:22.760> if help we have copies of the reports if help we have copies of the reports

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 758, which would establish a study committee on airport operation hours and possible noise abatement measures, including whether New Hampshire should prohibit departures between midnight and 6 a.m. The sponsor said the committee would examine the pros and cons and consult stakeholders. The Bureau of Aeronautics testified neutrally, noting that New Hampshire has 25 public airports, 12 with federal funding and grant assurances that may require them to remain open during those hours, and that cargo operations, including at Manchester, commonly occur overnight. Members also discussed existing noise abatement programs and how mitigation is determined by noise contours and FAA funding decisions. No vote was taken; the chair closed the hearing after testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 489, allowing voluntary emergency workers to use rear-facing blue lights on private vehicles when responding to emergencies. The sponsor said the bill corrects an oversight in existing law, would not cost the state or towns money, and would improve visibility and safety, especially in rural areas. Supportive testimony from a volunteer responder emphasized that blue lights help cut through fog, snow, and nighttime conditions, and that the bill would only add a single rear-facing blue light to existing red, amber, and white emergency lighting. The New Hampshire State Police opposed the bill, arguing that expanding blue lights to private vehicles would confuse the public and desensitize drivers to blue lights, which are associated with law enforcement. The hearing closed without action. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 533, which the sponsor and State Police clarified is actually two separate changes: one authorizing civilian automotive equipment inspectors to assist with vehicle inspection work, and another expanding language in motor carrier enforcement to include new entrant safety audits and compliance reviews. The State Police explained that civilian inspectors are hired and trained through the department and that any findings of state-law violations would be referred to troopers; they also said the new motor carrier language was requested to satisfy federal audit concerns about right of entry. The New Hampshire Motor Transport Association said it had no position if the civilian inspectors were not doing commercial truck inspections, but would oppose the bill if they were. Members asked about the difference between audits and compliance reviews, and the State Police said audits are for newer carriers and are non-enforcement, while compliance reviews look for violations. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 533. After a brief reset, the committee opened House Bill 594, which would repeal an alternate definition of “way” for the driving-after-suspension statute. The sponsor said the change was requested by the Department of Justice. Representative Erica Leon opposed the repeal, explaining that the prior language was intended to avoid criminalizing people who mow lawns or perform similar work near property edges while suspended, but she worried the repeal could create a loophole allowing driving on places like highway medians. Members questioned whether the issue was limited to mowing or broader vehicle use on property edges, and Leon said she would work with agencies to clarify the language so it protects lawful mowing without allowing misuse. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• You know, in my experience, I see far more fraud committed by insurance companies and the adjusters in
• And there's a great report online that will give you some information, Representative Butts, on how many
• There's a great report online that will give you some information, Representative Butts, on how many

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• and we're grateful to have you here today and filling in for Senator Booker, and look forward to a report
• Meanwhile, Google reported more than $72 billion in ad revenue in just last quarter.
• We could bring that into anti-fraud. And that's good on both sides, by the way.

Keywords: antitrust, competition policy, digital advertising, monopoly, America Act, big tech, consumer rights

Summary: The meeting, titled 'Big Fixes, Big Tech', marked the first hearing of the Senate antitrust competition policy and consumer rights subcommittee in the 119th Congress. Chairman Lee opened the session focusing on the urgent need for effective solutions regarding anti-competitive behavior among major tech firms like Google and Facebook, highlighting several ongoing court cases regarding monopolistic practices in the digital advertising and search markets. Key discussions included the limitations imposed on small businesses and innovation due to the dominance of these tech giants, with many testimonies advocating for stronger legislative measures, including the America Act. The act aims to disrupt the monopolistic capabilities of these firms and restore competitive integrity in the marketplace, which has suffered under their oppressive market control.

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• Our report came out May 1st. My friend, uh, Chairman Hunter was on that committee.
• beautiful and historic chamber to stand before you as the Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court and to report
• And if that opposition comes from a genuine desire to protect Texans from fraud or incompetence, then

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• Clerk, please report. report. report.
• Clerk, please report. >> Mr. Clerk, please report.
• Clerk, please report. >> Mr. Clerk, please report.
• Clerk, please report. resolutions. Mr. Clerk, please report.
• Clerk, please report. amendments. Mr. Clerk, please report.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into committee and floor reports. Several measures received favorable committee reports and were ordered to first reading and placed on the calendar, including Current Resolution 9, Senate Joint Resolution 23, House Bill 145, House Bill 567, and House Bill 506 with House Committee Substitute 1. The chamber also noted that House Bills 500 and 504 had already received two readings and were sent to the Rules Committee before House Bill 500 was brought up for final consideration. Most of the discussion focused on House Bill 500, the executive branch budget bill. Members described it as a “good first draft” and emphasized a budget process they said was more transparent than in prior years. The bill was presented as a restrained two-year operating budget with spending growth kept at a little under 2% annually, while setting aside about 2% of projected revenues, or roughly $614 million, in the Budget Reserve Trust Fund for future needs. The budget also used base reductions in some areas while exempting others such as Medicaid benefits, SEEK, corrections, behavioral health, and veterans programs. Subcommittee chairs then outlined major spending areas. Education provisions included a 2% annual increase in base SEEK funding, transportation funding held flat, equalization for recallable nickel funding, continued retirement contributions, and major support for postsecondary access, dual credit, asset preservation, and workforce training. Health and family services provisions held Medicaid steady while adding waiver slots, behavioral health and substance use support, public health investments, and funding for rural health and laboratory capacity. Other sections covered personnel and pensions, veterans services, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, tourism, and environmental projects. The only recorded action on the floor was adoption of House Committee Substitute 1 to House Bill 500, followed by a motion for final passage of the bill as amended. The transcript ends as discussion on final passage begins, before any final vote is shown.

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• have full authority to review care, ensure clinical appropriateness, and address concerns such as fraud

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 8, 2026, with a quorum established and 59 bills listed for consideration. The committee first approved two consent calendars: several bills were sent to the Assembly floor on a due-pass basis, and a smaller set was approved due-pass but not eligible for the floor consent calendar. The proposed suspense calendar was then deemed approved without individual debate on those measures. The committee heard several bills in regular order. AB 1977, sponsored by the Secretary of State, would clean up and clarify the Online Notarization Act to support implementation by 2030; it drew no opposition and was approved. AB 2011 would codify existing federal mental health parity standards into state law; supporters said it would preserve enforcement authority, while health plans opposed it as premature given federal uncertainty and possible premium impacts; the bill was placed on the B roll call. AB 1673 would give county fish and game commissions more flexibility to use certain revenues for wildlife conflict prevention, and it advanced on an A roll call. AB 2233 would allow unused authorized ABA therapy hours for children with autism to be made up within the authorization period; supporters emphasized access and continuity of care, while insurers warned of higher costs and reduced utilization safeguards; it advanced on an A roll call. AB 1660, as amended, would give courts more flexibility in cases involving financial institutions and public guardians/conservators, with supporters saying it could save counties time and money; it was approved due-pass as amended. During general public comment, speakers voiced support for AB 2081 and AB 1667, and opposition to AB 1777. After public comment and final vote recording for absent members, the committee adjourned.

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• we're saddling our children with an unbearable amount of debt and the President's efforts to root out fraud

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• those things that we can agree on and do for Minnesotans: lower taxes, safe communities, ending the fraud

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The transcript is an interview with Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth after an organizational agreement was reached to begin the legislative session. She said she was honored to serve as Speaker and emphasized a collaborative approach, noting that committee work would start immediately and that she expected the House to finish its work on time by May 19 despite being about four weeks behind. She also said the February budget forecast, due March 6, would guide budget targets and that House Republicans had been working on the budget throughout the delay. A major topic was the recent dispute over House organization and swearing-in procedures. Demuth criticized the Democrats’ earlier secret swearing-in ceremony as unprecedented and said the new agreement reflected their acknowledgment that the House would elect a Speaker by a 67-66 margin, with her as Speaker. She said there were discussions about possible legislation to close loopholes or gaps exposed by the conflict, though those issues were not among the top priorities. Demuth also addressed questions about lingering tension between the parties and recall efforts by the state party, saying those efforts were separate from the House’s work and would not stop the chamber from moving forward. She described the atmosphere on the floor as collegial and encouraging, said disagreements would continue but should be handled constructively, and identified shared priorities such as lower taxes, safe communities, and ending fraud in Minnesota.

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• Journal Committee Report: Your Journal Committee reports that the Journal of March 3rd, 2026 has been
• Reports from standing committees. No reports from standing committees. That's starting to wane.
• Senate File 106, sponsored by Senator Biteman, Welfare Fraud Prevention Act amendments, an act relating
• ;> Senate file 106, sponsored by Senator Biteman,<00:11:48.720> Welfare<00:11:49.120> Fraud
• , Welfare Fraud Prevention Act amendments,<00:11:50.720> an<00:11:50.959> act<00:11:51.200

Keywords: 916, all

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• difference is that will need to be hashed out so the Legislature can produce its final conference report
• Sorting out all the issues involved with the state's fleet and the auditor general report members.
• And I have reported that Chair Maney U.S. a judiciary budget.
• built from homes constructed in 18, 80 to those bill today, inspectors must understand and properly report
• support of the enhancing of the enforcement arm of the department, my son's activity and contractor fraud

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• Show HB 587 reported favorably as amended. Thank you.
• Show HB 6033 reported favorably. Congratulations.
• Show HB 6033 reported favorably. Congratulations.
• House Bill 897 is reported favorably. Congratulations.
• Members, by your vote, PCS for HB 1385 is reported favorably. Congratulations.

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee heard and voted on four bills. HB 587 on self-storage spaces would let rental agreements include an alternate contact person and allow default notices to be published online instead of only in newspapers, while keeping existing notice timelines and servicemember protections. Newspaper and press witnesses opposed the online-notice change, arguing it could reduce public reach and transparency, especially in rural areas; the sponsor said newspapers could still be used and the bill was only adding another option. The committee adopted an amendment changing the effective date to October 1, 2025, and then reported the bill favorably 12-2. HB 6033 would repeal the Florida Labor Pool Act. The sponsor argued the act duplicates other state and federal protections, while opponents said it contains unique safeguards for day laborers, including limits on fees, transportation charges, and deductions, and a private right of action. Testimony from labor advocates and workers warned repeal would reduce protections for vulnerable workers; the sponsor and supporters said other laws already cover the issues. The committee reported the bill favorably 11-3. HB 897, dealing with timeshare plan management, was presented as a clarification of conflicts created by recent condominium legislation and would require faster records responses, more disclosure of contracts, and clearer remedies for mismanagement. Support came from industry groups, and the bill passed unanimously, 14-0. The final measure, PCS for HB 1385, created a civil remedy for parental abduction or unlawful withholding of a child in violation of a timesharing order. Family law attorneys opposed it over concerns about added litigation, child involvement, and overlap with existing remedies, while the sponsors and supporters said it would provide needed deterrence and compensation in serious cases. The committee adopted the PCS and reported it favorably 13-0.

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• As you saw a few weeks ago, we laid out our fraud proposals, and there is a bipartisan agreement for
• A recent MnDOT report confirmed that Northstar is a financial black hole.
• A recent MnDOT report confirmed that Northstar is a financial black hole.
• A recent MnDOT report confirmed that Northstar is a financial black hole.
• A recent MnDOT report confirmed that Northstar is a financial black hole.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The clerk read the report: Mr.
• Majority Leader, the whole rising report... Majority Leader, the whole rising report?
• To order, read the report. Mr.
• Reader, read the report. Mr.
• Reader, read the report. Mr.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Staff reported to the committee the audit and special report scheduled to be presented to the standing
• Report passes.
• The committee reviewed 12 deferred reports and 85 current reports.
• Is it anywhere in this report?
• Some of these reports that were reported on go into 2022, '23, and so the reports may be, as we know

Summary: The committee first adopted prior minutes and then heard several standing committee audit reports. The executive committee report noted audit and special reports scheduled for the month, one outstanding committee-requested report, and a request to gather information on a possible special report for February. The city/county/local report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, including reinstatement of turn-back funds for 17 entities, 59 of 64 delinquent 2023 entities filing reports, and action on the town of Daisy requiring repayment of misused street funds. The education report filed three higher education audit reports and deferred one Northwest Arkansas Community College report. The state agencies report filed four reports and deferred audits of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for more information on corrective actions. The committee then received a special audit review of the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UA Little Rock. Auditors said the program received $10 million in desegregation funding and a $50,000 grant, awarded $1.87 million in scholarships to 379 students, and saw 116 students graduate. The review found many scholarship eligibility exceptions, including awards above the maximum and to students who did not meet GPA, enrollment-hour, or full-time requirements, and numerous disbursement documentation and authorization problems. Committee members sharply questioned the program’s oversight, the role of former staff, the use of funds for travel and cultural activities, and whether any improper spending should be referred for criminal review. UALR representatives said the program was overseen as a sponsored program, that some controls were later strengthened, and that Philander Smith only verified enrollment rather than eligibility. The committee voted to table the report until the next meeting and asked staff to gather the federal court order and additional information. Finally, the committee reviewed the annual report on matters referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General for 2024. Staff said 164 matters were referred, with 28 criminal charges filed, 39 still under review, 3 dismissed, 5 pending in court, and 96 not charged; convictions in 20 cases led to fines, restitution, audit costs, and some bond trust fund payments. Prosecutor representatives explained that many referrals do not become criminal cases because of intent, timing, or other legal limits, and said they generally seek restitution even when charges are not filed. Members asked for more standardized reporting, including whether restitution was recovered and why cases were not prosecuted, and discussed possible training and a checklist for future reports. The committee then voted to file the report and adjourned, with the next meeting set for February 12-13.

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• that uh House Bill 261 will be reported that uh House Bill 261 will be reported out<02:34:46.600
• I will take care of the committee report I will take care of the committee report myself<02:35:01.960
• I assume there will be a minority report. I assume there will be a minority report.
• Representative L, who will be responsible for the Minority Report?
• Representative Mirad, and I assume your motion would be it for the Minority Report.

Keywords: 1189, house, all