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• 10:36.320> and<02:10:36.480> to<02:10:36.639> hear<02:10:36.800> it acknowledge
• that and to hear it acknowledge that and to hear it because<02:10:38.800> it<02:10:39.040>
• So that's something that, you know, I wanted—I feel that there's a need for us to acknowledge that moving
• So that's something that, you know, I wanted—I feel that there's a need for us to acknowledge that moving
• Bronica Miller continued: I feel that there's a need for us to acknowledge that, moving forward and doing

Keywords: 916, all

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• This is not about prestige, it is about accuracy, it is about priority, it is about acknowledging the
• ;> [snorts] >> it<01:37:06.920> is<01:37:07.000> about<01:37:07.280> acknowledging
• the reality of >> it is about acknowledging the reality of modern<01:37:09.640> emergency
• It is about acknowledging the reality of the profession and ensuring that men and women who serve as
• Supporting this legislation is one way we can acknowledge their role and help ensure that they are not

Keywords: 916, all

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• Acknowledgement of the economic harm that was done to our cities as well as support for the 2026 relief
• Acknowledgement of the economic harm that was done to our cities as well as support for the 2026 relief
• Uh, of course, our coalition here today is um is here to request two things: acknowledgement of the economic
• Uh, of course, our coalition here today is um is here to request two things: acknowledgement of the economic
• Uh, of course, our coalition here today is um is here to request two things: acknowledgement of the economic

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Anything that you do that you sign a waiver of liability, you are acknowledging that you are doing something
• Anything that you do that you sign a waiver of liability, you are acknowledging that you are doing something
• Anything that you do that you sign a waiver of liability, you are acknowledging that you are doing something
• :29:45.279> are sign a waiver of liability, you are sign a waiver of liability, you are acknowledging
• that you are doing acknowledging that you are doing something<00:29:47.200> that<00:29:47.440

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I want to begin by acknowledging the improvements that this new version of House Bill 500 has made
• Um, I want to acknowledge that this budget makes some really important investments in our public schools
• we still agreement or disagreement, uh, we still need<02:04:28.480> to<02:04:28.719> acknowledge
• the<02:04:30.080> amount<02:04:30.320> of<02:04:30.480> effort need to acknowledge
• the amount of effort need to acknowledge the amount of effort it<02:04:31.119> takes<02:04:31.360

Keywords: Several minutes after the convene vote and before the introduction failed to properly steam. This version was pulled from a local back up., 958, all

Summary: The House convened with 97 members present, declared a quorum, approved excusing absent members, and suspended the rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The journal for February 25, 2026 was approved. The clerk also reported that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 98 and 122 and requested concurrence. The House then received second-reading reports on a range of bills, including measures on prison educational programs, respiratory care, dietitians, wildlife depredation, temporary structures, military families, civil rights, local boards of education, light pollution, controlled-substance prescribing licenses, youth health services, class sizes for exceptional children, the athletic trainer compact, limited commercial driver’s licenses, and Senate Bill 145 relating to the Department of Agriculture and Alcohol Beverage Control. Committee reports moved several bills forward, including the main budget bills House Bill 500 and House Bill 504, along with measures on workforce investment, data centers, domestic violence, guardians ad litem, domestic relations, health delivery and “food is medicine” initiatives, state personnel, open records, and fish and wildlife resources. House Bill 500 and House Bill 504 were taken from the Rules Committee and placed on the orders of the day. House Bill 500, the executive branch budget bill, was then taken up for third reading and explanation. Members presented extensive floor explanations of House Bill 500 and House Committee Substitute 1, describing it as a “good first draft” of the executive budget. Supporters said the proposal emphasizes restrained spending growth, base reductions with exemptions for key areas, employee salary increments, and deposits to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund for future one-time investments. They highlighted funding for K-12 education, postsecondary aid and workforce training, Medicaid and behavioral health, public health infrastructure, pensions, veterans, public safety, economic development, tourism, and state technology and facility maintenance. The budget substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the discussion continued with detailed descriptions of the bill’s provisions; no final passage vote was shown in the excerpt.

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• SB 584 acknowledges this reality by increasing differentiated aid to $16,000, significantly narrowing
• Two main pieces to that ruling: one was acknowledging the lack of funding from the state specifically
• Uh one was<00:20:58.000> uh<00:20:58.240> acknowledging<00:20:58.799> the<00:20:
• 59.120> lack<00:20:59.280> of<00:20:59.520> funding was uh acknowledging the lack
• of funding was uh acknowledging the lack of funding from<00:21:00.320> the<00:21:00.559> state

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• While Democrats sit quietly and fail to condemn or acknowledge the systemic moral decay, they scream
• We have proud Native Americans within our state, and I want us to also acknowledge that they have rights
• Right now by acknowledging that the $1.7 million that APEC has given to Hakeem Jeffries and the $1.7
• I can acknowledge when the other side does great work. But unfortunately, ...
• First, I'd like to acknowledge our excellent support that we had with the Sergeant at Arms.

Bills: HB4

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all

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• So, um, we'll keep talking about it, but I just want to know that we acknowledge their concerns, but
• c> their<01:52:59.599> concerns,<01:53:00.000> but<01:53:00.400> we we acknowledge
• their concerns, but we we acknowledge their concerns, but we have<01:53:00.800> to<01:53:00.960
• I want to start by acknowledging this is a difficult issue with no easy solution.
• I want to start by acknowledging this is a difficult issue with no easy solution.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When the records were turned over the was incomplete and evasive and the city manager only acknowledged
• I think it's super important to pause. here and acknowledge these employees.
• I'd have to double check, but I'm pretty sure it was acknowledged, but again, there are multiple issues
• I mean, it seems to me, and acknowledging that I'm not.
• We acknowledge. This is one-time money So, this was not a surprise.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• First of all, you've got to acknowledge that maybe something needs to be fixed.
• First of all, you've got to acknowledge<01:29:21.920> that<01:29:22.239> might<01:29:22.639
• > maybe<01:29:22.880> something acknowledge that might maybe something acknowledge that
• then when we have had leadership come to testify in front of Senate committees, they refuse to acknowledge
• then when we have had leadership come to testify in front of Senate committees, they refuse to acknowledge

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The clarification was acknowledged and thanked.
• The clarification was acknowledged and thanked.
• The clarification was acknowledged and thanked.
• It's asking the local welfare officer to be responsible for harm reduction acknowledgement.
• So I I don't reduction acknowledgement.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• By making this change, we acknowledge the challenges that veterans with service-connected disabilities
• By making this change,<03:47:19.199> we<03:47:19.439> acknowledge<03:47:19.920> the<
• /c><03:47:20.160> challenges change, we acknowledge the challenges change, we acknowledge the
• Furthermore, let me say I am glad to see my Republican colleagues acknowledging the importance of our
• my Republican colleagues acknowledging my Republican colleagues acknowledging the<04:27:23.199><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So with that, I'm going to acknowledge Representative Corman, who has some words to offer to this session
• <05:52:13.080> representative<05:52:13.760> Corman I'm acknowledge representative Corman
• I'm acknowledge representative Corman who<05:52:14.558> has<05:52:15.558> uh<05:52:15.958
• It's domestic or non-domestic use; it's the purpose of the... so I'm going to acknowledge uh Mr sweat
• so I'm going to acknowledge uh Mr sweat to<05:55:25.478> um<05:55:26.478> just<05:55:26.798

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• This bill acknowledges that a young person entering prison at age 18 is not the same as someone leaving
• that a young person acknowledges that a young person entering<00:53:18.079> prison<00:53:18.359
• This legislation acknowledges that rehabilitation is possible and offers a pathway for those who have
• <00:55:25.480> that legislation acknowledges that legislation acknowledges that rehabilitation
• We must acknowledge that people do change.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 146, which would require longer retention and quicker disclosure of certain video recordings from traffic stops and similar motor vehicle violations when a citation is disputed. The prime sponsor described the bill as a response to a constituent who challenged a speeding ticket but could not obtain a cruiser video before it was deleted under the current 30-day retention practice. Supporters argued the bill is about fairness and access to potentially exculpatory evidence, and one member suggested a simple 60-day retention period might avoid confusion over different timelines. The sponsor also noted that the bill would not affect criminal cases and that victims and complainants should have access to the same evidence as law enforcement when a recording is relevant to a defense. Major Brendan Davey of the New Hampshire State Police testified in opposition. He said the proposal would create a different discovery standard for one type of evidence, could discourage agencies from adopting body-worn or cruiser cameras, and would add cost and administrative burden. He explained that the State Police already retain routine traffic-stop videos for at least 30 days, but keep videos much longer when complaints or possible litigation are involved, and said the current system balances efficiency with accountability. He also argued the underlying speeding case did not make the trooper video directly material to the citation, though he acknowledged the legislature could choose a longer blanket retention period if it wished. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 638, which would allow people serving life without parole sentences to become eligible for a parole hearing at age 60 after serving at least 18 years, provided they have had no major conduct violations in the prior 10 years. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give a narrow second look to a small number of elderly prisoners, citing the high cost of incarceration and the health challenges of aging in prison. He emphasized that the bill would not automatically release anyone, would not apply to capital murder convictions under RSA 630:1, and would still allow victims to participate in the parole process. Testimony on HB 638 was mixed. Alexander Bailey, a survivor of violent crime and domestic violence advocate, supported the bill, saying many survivors favor rehabilitation, second chances, and restorative justice, and that people in prison often age faster and face serious health and safety problems. Another supporter, Russell Roy, began offering a personal story about crime, addiction, and violence in Concord, but the transcript cuts off before his full remarks. Committee members asked about why age 60 was chosen, how released individuals would support themselves, and whether victims or families would be consulted; the sponsor said 60 was meant to limit eligibility and reflect the health realities of prison, and that parole boards already consider support networks and victim input. No action or vote was taken in the hearing.

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• We certainly acknowledge a place for AI in this that can help have patients get more access to care,
• And I think, to the point of our colleague from Los Angeles, the retroactivity in some ways acknowledges
• And I think to the point of our colleague from Los Angeles, the retroactivity in some ways acknowledges
• I know he's here in a different form, but I did want to acknowledge that.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I did hear today on the floor that we all acknowledge that no amount of fraud is acceptable and our constituents
• angry that fraud exists in our state. today on the floor that we all today on the floor that we all acknowledge
• acknowledge acknowledge that<01:15:23.520> no<01:15:24.080> amount<01:15:24.560> of

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 856, which would create an Office of the Inspector General to combat fraud in state public programs. Representative Norris described the bill as the product of a long bipartisan, bicameral working group and emphasized the office’s independence, five-year term, Senate confirmation, removal-for-cause protections, authority to investigate entities receiving public funds, prevention-focused duties, and required public and annual reporting. Representative Anderson PE also thanked the bipartisan authors and staff, saying the bill was the result of extensive negotiations and should move forward without reopening the agreement. Members then considered several amendments. Norris offered a technical cleanup amendment, A44, to clarify language about embedding employees at the Department of Education, distinguish civil and criminal investigative authority, and update law-enforcement terminology; it was adopted. Anderson PE then offered and secured adoption of a technical amendment, A45, to correct a drafting error. Representative Cleorne offered A37 to add prepayment review procedures for all agencies, but it failed on a roll call, 65-67. Cleorne also offered A38 to appropriate $15 million for OIG modernization and data-sharing improvements, but withdrew it after noting it would be out of order. A39, which would have renamed the proposed law enforcement unit from an anti-fraud and waste bureau to an anti-fraud and enforcement unit, failed on a roll call, 66-67, after debate over whether “waste” should be included in the title and scope. During debate on the naming amendment, supporters argued the title should better reflect law-enforcement work and avoid implying the office was a “waste” agency, while opponents said the existing language reflected the bipartisan working-group agreement and that changing it could jeopardize the bill’s progress. Representative West cited inspector general standards that include waste among their duties, and Representative Pinto questioned the substantive basis for opposing the change. Later, Representative Mhler offered A41 to eliminate the future law-enforcement agency entirely, arguing it would be duplicative and unfunded; the transcript cuts off before the vote on that amendment.

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• While we acknowledge there is room for continued improvement, we're also proud of the work that Minnesota
• While<00:25:13.360> we<00:25:13.520> acknowledge<00:25:13.919> there<00:25:14.159
• > is<00:25:14.320> room<00:25:14.559> for While we acknowledge there is room for
• While we acknowledge there is room for continued<00:25:15.279> improvement,<00:25:16.159>

Bills: HF3901, HF962, HF4428, HF4478, HF1775

Keywords: foster care, ombudsperson, investigative powers, children's rights, complaint process, HF4428, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, community engagement, work requirement, work mandate, employment requirement, community service, 80 hours, half-time student, income threshold, federal minimum wage, eligibility verification, benefit suspension, benefit termination

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• It forces Medicaid enrollees to work but can't acknowledge that work requires health and stability.
• It forces Medicaid enrollees to work but can't acknowledge that work requires health and stability.
• It forces Medicaid enrollees to work but can't acknowledge that work requires health and stability.
• It forces Medicaid enrollees to work but can't acknowledge that work requires health and stability.

Bills: SB141, SB124, SB56, SJR116, SB94, SB37, SB127, SB197, SB66, SB70, SB133, SB160, SB214, SB312, SB52, SJR62, SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

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• them to the floor so that when we go back home, our constituents could put their hands and can acknowledge
• their<01:24:42.760> hands<01:24:43.320> and<01:24:43.440> can<01:24:43.640> acknowledge
• <01:24:44.680> the their hands and can acknowledge the their hands and can acknowledge the

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I'd like to begin by acknowledging the challenges that many Minnesota families are experiencing regarding
• c><00:26:31.400> to<00:26:31.480> begin<00:26:31.800> by<00:26:31.920> acknowledging
• <00:26:32.400> the I'd like to begin by acknowledging the I'd like to begin by acknowledging

Bills: HF3794, HF4472, HF4410, HF4347, HF4412, HF4398, HF4397, HF4201, HF4199, HF4203, HF3706, HF4071, HF4120, HF4175, HF4188

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, school district health insurance, charter school health benefits, employee benefits, public sector health insurance, health insurance survey, Legislative Budget Office, LBO report, premium costs, retiree coverage, broker commissions, third-party administrator, health plan transparency, health reimbursement arrangement