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• To achieve a one-third cut, you'd either have to take away benefits for one-third of the people currently
• receiving them, or cut the payments that they're getting by one-third.
• Are you going to throw one-third of the people off of the program or cut their benefits by a third?
• So do you oppose cutting one-third of Social Security benefits?
• In fact, I'm gonna read the text message. Here it is. Call the SSA number three times.

Keywords: Social Security, Medicaid, Frank Bisignano, Elon Musk, benefit processing, office closures, public testimony, administration policies, health care, vulnerable populations

Summary: The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.

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• and a third, and then we were 50%.
• And I, sorry, I'm reading the audience. I'll hear a little bit.
• Is, am I reading that right? I'm not saying you're reading it wrong.
• But I've read that a few times over the years and recently reading that, you know, as I read that in
• So if anybody wants to go read it, they can read what they have to say, and they can agree or disagree

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And Richard, I think that you read from this, Mr.
• No, sir, I've not read it. I'm going to read you an excerpt from it.
• Anybody can read the transcripts.
• he was having trouble reading the last name because he was getting handwritten notes to read from.
• I still cannot believe I read those words.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• how it would read?
• <03:05:20.399> how >> could you read how it could you read how >> could you read
• how it could you read how it<03:05:20.880> would<03:05:21.040> read?
• it would read? it would read?
• How are you proposing that read? that? How are you proposing that read?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So I'll get a next slide to give you an update on the summer reading program.
• So for our summer reading program, this is our 2nd year, as you know.
• If they cannot read nor write cursive. They cannot read the Constitution of the United States.
• You can't hardly read it. They need to be taught the right way to write in cursive.
• You can have a law, laws are good, but kids don't read laws.

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• <01:08:46.640> the question can be satisfied by reading the question can be satisfied by reading
• Third or however many area codes you need to supply enough numbers.
• <01:47:15.920> quarter<01:47:16.280> of third quarter of third quarter of 2027<01:47:18.320
• What I thought reading through the resolution, I'm happy that you're bringing it.
• Representative PL: Reading this over, it says the state, well, you already read it, considering these

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• At this time, Representative Freeman moves to suspend the rules to pass the resolution to third reading
• Reading the bill by title, Mr.
• of its members, has adopted a motion to consider Senate Bill 237 on third reading and final passage,
• If you read all the exceptions, all the exceptions are still there.
• This kind of continuation is the third year for this resolution.

Bills: HB410, HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HR275, HR276, HR279, HR282, HR286, HR289, HR292, HR295, HR302, HR319, HR307, HR273, SCR59, SCR61, SCR62, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR54, SCR55, SCR64, SCR75, HCR32, HB776, HB42, HB119, HB159, HB302, HB1017, HB1028, SB217, SB283, HB953, SB208, HR74, HB998, HB901, HR20, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB123, SB237, HB36, HB74, HB75, HB258, HB259, HB414, HB459, HB784, HB848, HB956, HB1095, HB1220, HB1252, SB469, SB479

Keywords: recording, privacy, notification, direct conversation, law enforcement, first responder, penalties, oil and gas, orphan wells, inactive wells, shut-in wells, marginal wells, plugging and abandonment, well decommissioning, site remediation, site restoration, Oilfield Site Restoration, OSR program, financial security, bonding

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• from Goan Church Road to Third Street. from Goan Church Road to Third Street.
• Am I reading that correctly? That's how much we still owe on the arena.
• If if I'm reading this >> If I may.
• <00:54:48.720> Am<00:54:48.960> I<00:54:49.119> reading million.6.
• Am I reading million.6. Is that right? Am I reading that<00:54:49.520> correctly?

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first received several information items, including University of Kentucky reports on medical and research equipment purchases, five school districts’ planned bond issues, and a School Facilities Construction Commission list of prior debt issues. Members then heard and approved an appropriation increase for a federally funded University of Kentucky project at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Richmond. The project will construct a terminal building and is tied to EKU’s airport operations and planned flight school; members asked about the public funding, the role of EKU, and possible aviation expansion, and the item was approved by roll call. The committee next approved a University of Kentucky lease purchase for an 85,000-square-foot facility at 415 West Sun Street in Morehead for $6.4 million. UK said the property, formerly the Rowan County Board of Education site, is directly across from UK St. Clair and will be used for multiple purposes; members questioned the quarterly payment structure and why the county preferred not to receive the full amount upfront, but the item was approved. The committee then heard three appropriation increases in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet: a Fish and Wildlife pump project at Ballard Wildlife Management Area and two Lake Barkley State Resort Park repair projects. Finance staff explained the Lake Barkley increases were mainly to cover construction contingencies after bids came in close to available funding, and the committee approved the action items. Janice Thomas then presented four pool projects requiring no action: HVAC upgrades at the Future Farmers of America Leadership Training Center in Hardinsburg, geothermal and HVAC work at the Kentucky School for the Blind, a Brady Hall HVAC project at the Kentucky School for the Blind, and a renovation of Shanti Hall at Kentucky State University for the School of Engineering Technology. Members asked no substantive questions on those items. Finally, Natalie Broner presented a new CHFS lease in Wayne County and a Transportation Cabinet lease modification in Christian County. The Wayne County lease drew the most discussion, with members questioning the rent, the lack of other bids, and whether another county location might be preferable; CHFS said it maintains county-seat offices statewide and that the Wayne County site would replace an existing office. The Christian County item was described as a replacement site for driver licensing services with renovation costs largely absorbed by the lessor. Both lease items were presented for action after the discussion.

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• , a horse that stabled at Fairgrounds throughout the winter won the Lecomte Stakes in January, ran third
• receive delivery of a vapor product, alternative nicotine product, or smokeless tobacco product from a third
• state, which is licensed to sell those products, provided that delivery occurs in person. ...and the third
• Have you seen any—I've been reading a lot of studies, and this isn't, I'm in no way opposing the bill
• I've been reading a lot of studies, and this isn't, I'm in no way opposing the bill.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , a horse that stabled at Fairgrounds throughout the winter won the Lecomte Stakes in January, ran third
• receive delivery of a vapor product, alternative nicotine product, or smokeless tobacco product from a third
• person. ...which is licensed to sell those products, provided that delivery occurs in person, and the third
• Have you seen any—I've been reading a lot of studies, and this isn't, I'm in no way opposing the bill
• Have you seen any—I've been reading a lot of studies, and this isn't, I'm in no way opposing the bill

Summary: The Senate Judiciary B Committee met on May 27 and first approved the minutes from the May 21 meeting. The committee then took up House Bill 75, as amended, which would increase the promotional play tax deduction for gaming facilities from $5 million to $7 million and apply the change to racetracks and other brick-and-mortar casino properties on a phased-in basis. The bill’s author and gaming industry witnesses said the measure would help Louisiana compete with neighboring states, drive visitation, and support horse racing purses and tourism. The committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 75 favorably. The committee next considered House Bill 623, which creates a three-tier system for vapor products and includes related technical changes, including a provision allowing in-person delivery of vapor, alternative nicotine, or smokeless tobacco products by third-party contractors from licensed Louisiana retailers with age verification. Amendments were adopted to correct language and address an effective-date issue tied to another bill. The committee then reported HB 623 with amendments. House Bill 302, which would prohibit the sale of vapor products near schools, was also amended and heard with testimony from the New Orleans Health Department and the American Lung Association. Both witnesses supported youth protections but urged clarifying language to ensure local governments can keep or adopt stricter rules and to avoid conflicts with existing local ordinances; the health department also noted concerns that the bill focuses only on vapor products while youth nicotine use is broader. After discussion, the committee reported HB 302 with amendments. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and members, and the committee adjourned without objection.

Transcript Highlights:

• Third, I took a reporter from Channel 12 News out there many years ago, 21 billion gallons of fresh water
• I commend that to your reading and thank you for your time. Chair Botana: Thank you for coming.
• And one quote I would like to read for you is from our wastewater operator Pauline Buford, and this is
• The third component is recreation.
• old, same old, but in my lifetime I've seen the byproduct of restoring things, and this will be the third

Transcript Highlights:

• Third portion of the morning hour: member requests for legislation to go by for the day.
• The third portion of the morning hour: member requests for legislation to go by for the day.
• Speaker, not meaning to slow down the train, but when the clerk reads in, it's a Mr.
• Speaker, not meaning to slow down the train, but when the clerk reads, say, Amendment 2, could you just
• For those who are not reading along, the clerk will read it. The clerk will read it for you.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Members received introductions of Pastor Ralph S. Hodge of Second Baptist Church in Richmond and students from the 26th District and surrounding areas. The House also adopted House Resolution 2195 honoring Robert Stouffer, with a request that adjournment be in his memory. During personal privilege remarks, members spoke on Pride Month and LGBTQ+ rights, and another member delivered a lengthy floor speech opposing firearm restrictions and defending self-defense rights. The chamber then adopted memorial and commending resolutions in blocks, including additional commending resolutions added by the clerk. The main item of business was House Bill 30, the budget, on which the House considered the governor’s 14 amendments. Amendments 3, 4, and 5 were taken up together and adopted, followed by adoption of Amendment 1 on referendum costs, Amendment 2 on Atlantic research support, Amendment 6 expanding REGO utility credit to cooperatives, Amendment 7 clarifying law-enforcement facial covering restrictions, Amendment 8 creating a firefighter cancer screening grant program, Amendment 9 funding a digital services team, Amendment 10 relating to acquisition of Oak Hill Farm, Amendment 11 on data center electricity tax technical changes, Amendment 12 on local sales tax referendum timing, Amendment 13 on paid sick leave, and Amendment 14 on firearms in public areas and delayed enactment. Most amendments passed by substantial margins, with Amendment 8 adopted unanimously. The House completed work on the calendar and then agreed to a motion to stand in recess pursuant to House Resolution 2069.

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• third party in? third party in?
• Is it 60% or two-thirds?
• This is my third year supporting this bill.
• I was just reading the closed captioning.
• I was just reading the I could be wrong. I was just reading the closed<01:21:40.560> captioning.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard several Senate bills. SB 2149 would exempt paternity proceedings involving allegations of domestic abuse from mediation and clarify the domestic abuse mediation exemption in divorce cases. The Department of the Attorney General and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence supported the measure but recommended technical and conforming changes, including updating references from HRS Chapter 584 to 584A and aligning the language more closely with the Uniform Mediation Act. Members discussed whether the bill’s wording could limit who may bring a support person to mediation, and the chair suggested the intent was to preserve survivor choice while avoiding ambiguity. No vote was taken in the portion heard. SB 2203 would create an offense for law enforcement officers using masks or personal disguises. The Office of the Public Defender, ACLU of Hawaii, Legal Clinic, and many other supporters argued the bill would improve transparency, accountability, and public trust, while still allowing safety exceptions. Law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Law Enforcement, Honolulu Police Department, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, raised concerns about operational needs, undercover and auxiliary units, body cameras, and possible supremacy clause issues if the bill is aimed at federal officers. The chair noted the bill appeared likely to move forward and asked agencies and advocates to work on possible amendments; testimony count was reported as 114 in support, 3 opposed, and 2 comments. SB 2251 would appropriate funds for the victim witness assistance program in the City and County of Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The prosecutor’s office supported the bill, saying it would replace shortfalls from declining federal funding and help maintain victim services and rights information. A former program director also testified in support. When asked, the office said it would not object to a simple reporting requirement. The committee then moved on to SB 2311, which would address claims against the state and add reporting and timing requirements; the Department of the Attorney General testified with concerns and recommendations, and members began questioning current practices for handling claims and settlements.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, it says by amending subsection A to read.
• This is section one, and the to read.
• Yeah, we're on our third acre.
• And third, they are paired with mandatory full rate reviews and resets every third year to avoid runaway
• rate<01:16:51.400> increase Third, um large catch-up rate increase Third, um large catch-up

Bills: SB3302, SB2061, SB2050, SB2102, SB2694, SB2089, SB847

Keywords: SB3302, homemade food products, farm kitchens, home kitchens, Department of Health, DOH, food safety, food labeling, value-added agriculture, small farms, agricultural land, commercial food establishment permit, cottage food, direct-to-consumer sales, local food systems, Hawaii Revised Statutes, chapter 91, farm-to-table, food processing, public health regulation

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on April 9, 2026, and heard testimony on several measures. SB 3302 SD1 HD1, dealing with homemade food products, would require the Department of Health to adopt rules for farm kitchens producing homemade food products that are no more stringent than rules for home kitchens. The Department of Health said it supported the bill with technical amendments, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Grassroot Institute of Hawaii also supported it. No opposition was heard. A lengthy discussion focused on SB 2061 SD2 HD1, which concerns a 99-year leasehold residential condominium project and HCDA’s rules for sales, income restrictions, and buyback pricing. HCDA supported the bill and said the House draft clarified unclear provisions and would help move the project to pre-sales. Testimony and committee questions centered on whether the project should remain owner-occupied in perpetuity or allow investor purchases after an initial sales period. HCDA explained that the bill was revised to make the project feasible in the market, that 60% of units would be income-restricted for buyers at or below 140% of area median income, and that the remaining units could be sold without owner-occupancy restrictions. Some members and testifiers expressed concern that the bill had shifted away from the original owner-occupancy vision and could become an investment property model, while others argued the changes were necessary for the project to pencil out and compete with fee-simple developments. No vote was taken during the discussion shown. The committee also heard SB 2050 SD1 HD1, which would allow chiropractic students in accredited programs to engage in clinical practice beginning July 1, 2028. The Hawaii Board of Chiropractic and the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the measure, and one testifier described personal experience with student chiropractic care in California. Members questioned why the board requested delaying implementation until 2030, and the board said it needed more time to develop rules because it meets only a few times a year and rulemaking is lengthy. Finally, SB 2102 SD2 HD1, on industrial hemp in commercial feed, was introduced; the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity offered comments, the Department of Health raised concerns about regulating pet food and possible jurisdictional conflict, and a farmer testifying in support suggested narrowing the bill to federally approved livestock feed rather than pet food.

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• Being a third-generation St.
• Um being a third generation St. Paul it. Um being a third generation St.
• I don't think I, you know, when I read I don't think I, you know, when I read over<00:50:30.079>
• But, uh, information I can—why don't I just read it and I'll paraphrase as I'm reading—but it's right
• Um, I might say the third statute or proposal here, the third bill, a couple of things about, um, to

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So if a school is in the bottom 10% of student performance statewide in either math or reading, that
• And the way I read it, don't you read it, interpret it the same way that the School of Hope can have
• Sorry for reading my... Did you notice that we were all conferring on the...
• I'm reading the Schools of Hope criteria.
• I read this particular book and it talks about this really, really cool... ...particular book and it

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum present and took up several education bills. SB 1150, which would remove an unrelated exam barrier for school social workers to help districts retain them, was briefly explained and reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1514 on anaphylaxis in public schools, which would require emergency action plans and training for school personnel; amendments narrowed and clarified the bill, including applicability to K-8 schools and FDA-approved epinephrine devices. Orange County Public Schools waived in support, and CS/CS/SB 1514 was reported favorably. The committee spent the most time on SB 1708, which expands Schools of Hope and creates a co-location framework allowing high-performing charter operators to share space in underused public school facilities, with the sponsor explaining that agreements would address safety, supervision, grade levels, emergency protocols, and liability. Members raised concerns about who would be served, lottery access, accountability, and whether the bill would worsen inequities or strain public schools; many public speakers opposed the bill on similar grounds, arguing it would divert resources from already underfunded schools. The sponsor clarified that Schools of Hope recruitment is exempt from lottery, that the bill would not use classrooms already in use, and that districts would receive $600 per student plus associated funding for vacant space. Despite mixed debate, CS for SB 1708 was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS/SB 822, which updates charter school governance by limiting sponsor-imposed deadlines, preventing enrollment caps below facility capacity, improving data sharing, and allowing high-performing charter schools to assume existing charters. A charter school advocate supported the bill as a fairness and efficiency measure, while senators pressed him on claims of district “harassment” and the basis for the bill’s deadline changes. After brief debate, CS/SB 822 was reported favorably. The meeting ended with members recording votes on prior tabs and adjournment.

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• There's no, on the third level, there is not Wayne's coat and Trumpoy paint.
• That's the only on the third level yet.
• <01:43:51.920> through definitely no need to to read through definitely no need to to read
• That's going to be an interesting read for people. Madam Chair, I have a follow-up question. Okay.
• be an interesting read for people. be an interesting read for people.

Keywords: 916, all

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• c> um reading of the um reading of the um the<00:03:54.760> RSA the RSA the RSA stated<00:
• , code if I may read, code if I may read, um<01:44:36.760> a<01:44:36.840> kitchen<
• brokers, or third-party retailers. Sales brokers, or third-party retailers.
• for the third-party testing.
• third concern third concern I<03:37:02.160> have<03:37:02.680> is<03:37:03.320>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The question is on engrossment and third reading of the bill.
• Third reading.
• The question is on engrossment and third reading of the bill.
• Third reading.
• Third reading.

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

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• That makes up about two-thirds of it.
• /c><00:49:19.520> from<00:49:19.760> the read a letter yesterday from the read a letter
• We all are aware of the third-grade holdback.
• Fourth-grade reading, you know, this legislature and this governor focused a lot on pre-K through third
• The legislature and this governor focused a lot on pre-K through third grade. A lot.

Keywords: 924, joint, all