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• Members presented to the less distributed by the majority floor leader's office said measures are considered
• Oklahoma City with a subspecialty and general gynecology.

Bills: HR1037, HR1043, SB1491, SB1451, SB1286, SB1581, SB1521, SB201, SB1290, SB169, SB1377, SB1991, SB1346, SB1509, SB1928, SB2028, SB2071, SB2110, SB2117, SB2127, SB2134, SB722, SB3

Keywords: National Poetry Month, poetry, education, cultural celebration, arts and humanities, child abuse, prevention, community support, family safety, child welfare, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, voter registration, election integrity, Secretary of State, cancellation of registration, gender neutrality

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• Once the clerk has read all the assignments, hard copies will be placed in members' boxes, distributed
• General Investigating, Chair, Bell, Keith of Kaufman, Vice Chair Gomez, Speaker appointments, Bonnin,

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• The copies will be placed in members' boxes, distributed electronically, and uploaded to the House website
• General Investigating Chair Bell, Keith of Kauffman, Vice Chair.

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• And frankly, we need more accessible seating areas in general as well.
• It's a little areas in general as well.
• We owe it to ourselves and future generations to protect this precious resource.”
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Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• And the principle has existed in American and Louisiana law for generations.
• , from a general standpoint?
• nice to hear how much money could be generated for our communities.
• I obviously am not supportive of it just generally because it is very broad.
• I think you're talking about residential gas pipeline distribution.

Summary: The committee took up public comment on a package of similar local-option bills related to carbon capture and sequestration, including House Bills 5, 6, 497, 498, 501, and 504. The bills would let parishes, or in some cases specific parishes such as Rapides and Livingston, decide by local vote whether Class VI wells, CO2 sequestration, and related pipeline infrastructure could be permitted. The chair grouped the bills together for testimony, adopted a three-minute public comment rule, and noted that the bills were not yet under consideration for a vote during the public-comment portion. Supporters, including Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson, parish officials, local activists, and residents, argued that communities affected by carbon capture projects should have a direct voice through local option elections. They said the bills were about self-determination, local control, and allowing residents to decide whether the risks are worth the benefits. Several speakers said their parishes had passed resolutions opposing carbon capture or asking for local choice, while others emphasized concerns about eminent domain, aquifer protection, lack of public understanding, and the need for more information about project impacts and financial benefits. Some supporters also said a local vote would force industry to engage more directly with communities and could improve transparency. Opponents, including representatives of the Department of Conservation and Energy, the Louisiana Chemistry Association, the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, warned that the bills would create uncertainty, undermine Louisiana’s primacy over Class VI permitting, and invite litigation under federal preemption and the Supremacy Clause. They said the state already has a strict permitting process with public input and technical review, and that allowing parish-by-parish approval could delay or block billions of dollars in investment, jobs, and export-related projects. The department testified that if the state adopted a local-option referendum system, EPA could determine Louisiana was not implementing the program consistently and could move to remove primacy. No committee vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• And the comparisons to sort of the generation before, when you might call the silenced generation and
• the invisible generation before, even before that from the 20s on.
• Without naming, systems default to generalization, and generalization often leads to exclusion.
• of a historic cohort, the first generation to age with HIV.
• These are generations that are accustomed to much more direct, formal language and not generally saying

Summary: The Select Committee on Older LGBTQ Californians held an inaugural hearing focused on the health care and support landscape for older LGBTQ Californians, including people aging with HIV and transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex seniors. Opening remarks emphasized the long history of discrimination faced by older LGBTQ adults, the growth of the aging LGBTQ population, and the need to translate existing state commitments into concrete services. Senators highlighted concerns about nursing home vulnerability, the aging of people living with HIV, and the impact of federal actions and Medicaid cuts on California’s safety net. The first panel featured Justice in Aging, CalHHS, the Department of Aging, and the Aging and HIV Institute. Testimony described widespread inequities, including discrimination, social isolation, economic insecurity, and gaps in culturally competent care. State officials outlined the Master Plan for Aging, the first statewide survey of LGBTQIA older adults, gender-affirming care protections in Medi-Cal, and efforts to improve coordination across departments. Advocates argued the state has been too slow to respond to federal threats and that services are often hard to find or fragmented. Committee members pressed the departments on how survey findings are being turned into action, how rural and underserved communities are being reached, and whether more formal stakeholder coordination or “no wrong door” access systems are needed. The second panel focused on seniors living with HIV. A long-term survivor gave emotional testimony about the “survivorship penalty,” loss of benefits, housing insecurity, and the need for legal and navigation support, housing assistance, and protection from outdated disability standards. The Department of Aging reported on implementation of SB 258, which added HIV status to the definition of greatest social need for area agencies on aging; it said 20 of 33 area plans now identify HIV as a target population and many include specific strategies, such as LGBTQIA mental health connections programs. The Office of AIDS described Project Cornerstone, Ryan White, ADAP, HOPWA, the Medi-Cal waiver, and PrEP-AP, noting these programs serve thousands of older clients and rely on whole-person case management. Case management testimony underscored persistent needs for medication subsidies, transportation, food, and housing. Committee members questioned how ADAP rebate funds might be used, how SB 258 is enforced across local agencies, and how to reduce administrative barriers and auto-connect eligible people to benefits. The final panel began with the Department of Social Services outlining protections for TGI seniors in licensed care facilities, including SB 219’s nondiscrimination requirements and related provider notices and resident rights materials. The hearing remained focused on identifying service gaps, improving coordination across aging, health, and social service systems, and ensuring state programs better reflect the lived experience of older LGBTQ Californians.

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• Um, there is a process not just for in general when there's human trafficking, but there's a special
• <00:21:40.159> when<00:21:40.320> there's<00:21:40.559> human for in general
• Uh, this is one that is a general one to look at their licensing, look at that information.
• Uh, this is one that is a general one to look at their licensing, look at that information.
• Uh, this is one that is a general one to look at their licensing, look at that information.

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• down through a pipeline across the Red River and then redistributes treated water throughout the distribution
• through a pipeline across the Red River and it then redistributes treated water throughout the distribution
• This benefits both cities, but the money stays with Texarkana, Texas, to appropriately distribute for

Summary: The Committee on State-Federal Relations heard testimony on HB 3484, which would formalize agreements between border municipalities and treat certain infrastructure, services, and facilities as Texas assets for funding eligibility if they are within 30 miles of the border. Representative Van Deaver and a witness from Texarkana described how the bill would help Texarkana, Texas, secure state funding for jointly used facilities such as wastewater, water treatment, and airport assets that are physically located in Arkansas but serve Texas residents. Members asked about whether Arkansas benefits from the facilities and whether the bill would apply only to U.S. border cities; testimony clarified that it applies to Texas municipalities bordering another U.S. state, and the bill was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. The committee also heard HCR 112, by Representative Perez, which urges Congress to allow state-issued Real ID cards, including Texas driver’s licenses, to be accepted as identification for U.S. citizens re-entering the country at land and sea ports of entry. Perez argued that Texas already verifies citizenship and lawful presence for Real ID issuance, that most Texans already have Real ID-compliant licenses, and that acceptance at the border would reduce costs and delays for routine cross-border travel without weakening security. Members asked about the security features of Real ID, implementation timing, passport delays, and how border crossings currently work; Perez said the resolution would not replace passports for international air travel and would apply only to U.S. citizens returning at land and sea ports. HCR 112 was also left pending, and the committee adjourned after HDR 125 was withdrawn from the schedule.

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• People charged with crimes generally don't have money, right?
• Those are the two ways you generally do that on the tail end.
• So we're generally in South Texas. In that area, so we're generally in South Texas.
• So, in general, there are some great things that we can do.
• Just for the general funds, $71,000 unaccounted for.

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• No case file number will have been generated at the time when the query is needed.
• Julie Fun, a first-generation student and now an educator at Cal State L.A.
• The next generations of California founders and entrepreneurs worldwide are counting on it.
• And I think this idea generalizes.
• Chair, is: Has the Attorney General or Department of Justice weighed in on your bill?

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• All those in favor, general register.
• The motion is re-referred to the general register.
• Thank you for that generally. Awesome.
• Attorney General Nessel, do you have any comments?
• procured, it can be distributed then. then. then.

Bills: HF3455, HF3936, HF3860, HF3656, HF4060

Keywords: public television, funding, Minnesota, operations, appropriation, cybersecurity, state government, legislative commission, extension, technology, civil law enforcement, attorney general, record custody, government transparency, legal services, 1183, house

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• General neutral 88,000 per year.
• . a move to of to the general register. a move to the<00:44:41.599> general<00:44:41.839> register
• Um and sending it to the general work.
• our bodies becomes unevenly distributed. our bodies becomes unevenly distributed.
• 3550 be placed on the general register. 3550 be placed on the general register.

Bills: HF751, HF3550, HF3764, HF1490

Keywords: parental notification, school safety, bullying, harassment, violence, prohibited conduct, student discipline, charter school, school district, data practices, student privacy, parent rights, guardian notification, school incident reporting, cyberbullying, restraint, reasonable force, anti-bullying policy, school administration, student conduct

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• '78, in 1990 I became full-time at Indiana University Northwest and worked with teachers, first-generation
• 155.3 be amended so that the following conference committee reports may be provided for member distribution
• appointed by the Speaker, one member appointed by the Senate Pro Tem, and we made sure the adjutant general
• Representative Bartels, this waiver language in 5219D, did that pass either chamber of the General Assembly
• And a lot of that money would then revert back to the general fund, and the impetus would then be matching

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• One aspect of that is that the attorney general hires an advocate for the public, and the advocate for
• One aspect of that is that the attorney general hires an advocate for the public, and the advocate for
• Well, you've got projects that have multi-generational impacts.
• impacts. multi-generational impacts.
• you distribute state aid all the time. you distribute state aid all the time.

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• , and I think the General Assembly has been very generous in what they have offered.
• , and I think the General Assembly has been very generous in what they have offered.
• I’m general counsel for the cabinet. Sorry about that.
• I'm deputy general >> Shannon Stamper.
• I don't know if that was distributed it.

Keywords: This meeting will take place Upon Adjournment of both Chambers. An exact time is not given or known at this time., 958, all

Summary: The Government Contracts Committee met for its first 2026 meeting, approved the December 9 minutes, and reviewed 337 contracts totaling about $71.8 million. After a motion to consider the routine contract lists without objection passed, the committee pulled several items for discussion, including contracts from the Council on Postsecondary Education, the Department of Highways, the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission, and Kentucky State University. Most items were ultimately approved by roll call votes. For the Council on Postsecondary Education item, members discussed why the contract was not handled through the usual Finance Cabinet bidding process. Staff explained it stemmed from House Bill 200 and the healthcare workforce incentive fund, which uses a separate competitive award process and steering committee under different statutory standards. The committee accepted that explanation and approved the contract. Department of Highways staff then explained the difference between scour assessments, which evaluate erosion and foundation risk around bridge piers, and load ratings, which assess the bridge structure itself. Members also questioned a larger engineering contract increase; staff said it reflected progression from preliminary engineering to final design on a phased project and estimated the funding split at roughly 80% federal and 20% state. Those highway contracts were approved. The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission presented a legal services contract. Officials said the new corporation had identified legal needs, issued an RFP, and awarded four firms to create a pool of counsel to avoid conflicts as the agency now licenses racing, sports betting, and charitable gaming. They also said an emergency contract was needed after a temporary restraining order was issued in litigation involving charitable gaming machines and alleged losses to charities. The committee asked about the litigation and the affected organizations, and the contract was approved. Kentucky State University then defended a marketing/enrollment contract despite financial concerns, saying the work was intended to raise awareness of the university, improve enrollment, and support financial stability. University officials also said they were tightening student payment enforcement and collection practices, including payment plans and holding students accountable for balances. That contract was also approved.

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• THIS IS THE REDUCTION OF THE STATE SALES TAX GENERAL SALES TAX FROM 6 PERCENT TO 5.25 AND SEVERAL OTHER
• OF GENERAL REVENUE TO REDUCE THE BREEDING AND RAISING OF FLORIDA AND NOW IS SOLELY FOR THE PROMOTION
• EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR COLLECTED FOR THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX EXPONENTIALLY IS GENERATED THROUGH LOCAL
• SOMETHING WE WOULD LOSE IF THE FUNDS WERE ABSORBED INTO GENERAL BUDGETS.
• IT WAS PART OF THE GENERAL REDUCTION IN ADDITION TO REDUCING THE GENERAL RATE FROM SIX TO FIVE AND ONE

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• The Attorney General, who I have a good relationship and respect for, [Attorney General] Torres, was
• Also, you know, someone has mentioned that there's... several generations.
• Chair, I'm not sure about the general liability one.
• Yeah, but what about general liability? When was the last time general liability was raised?
• For a general liability claim in almost 35 years.

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• ...weed of my generation.
• Specifics, because these are pending criminal investigations, just in general, well, in general, I can
• And pharmaceutical distribution.
• In general, the...
• That's the general sentiment.

Bills: HB5

Keywords: hemp, cannabinoids, regulation, occupational licenses, consumable products, marketing, criminal offenses, labeling requirements, health and safety, 997, house, all

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• But if a hospital relies on AI to generate or determine that handoff communication, then an algorithm
• Generally, privacy laws act after the harm has already occurred and were not designed to address the
• , attorneys, and organizers, service providers. next generation of immigration advocates, attorneys,
• We appreciate that the bill generally allows access to AI tools while ensuring different Stages.
• We appreciate that the bill generally allows access to AI tools while ensuring different. stages.

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