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• I talked about the first three weeks. I was here for a week.
• , because first and foremost, that's what we're here to serve.
• This was not the first time we've worked together.
• is the day I was putting my final grades in, my wife went into labor, and I got my grades in late, and
• I'd like for us to be first.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Um, I wanted to start with grade levels.
• Children first They are as follows.
• So, the first thing that I did was I So, the first thing that I did was I what<00:32:59.080><c> went<
• </c><01:04:08.280><c> aligning</c> attendance work by first aligning attendance work by first aligning
• Uh first on my list of Bakkeberg.

Bills: HF3776, HF3557, HF3585

Keywords: screen time, preschool, kindergarten, early childhood education, digital media, tablets, smartphones, educational technology, EdTech, classroom devices, publicly funded preschool, school policy, child development, special education, IEP, 504 plan, IFSP, Minnesota education law, climate literacy, education

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• This first one shows the result of this chart that we’ve published since we first added it to our report
• </c><00:21:21.279><c> added</c> we've published um since we first added we've published um since we first
• That project was the first step.
• </c> to remind you to address the chair first to remind you to address the chair first oh oh oh um<01
• </c><01:16:02.800><c> one</c> model to start with it's the first one model to start with it's the first

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• My name is Sergeant First Class Kevin Stanger.
• First is thank you guys for your support.
• That was the first.
• First of all, I want to start with that one.
• It's also a housing-first approach, but not just housing.

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• We're on the first bill of the day.
• We're on the first bill of the day.
• We're on the first bill of still behind. We're on the first bill of the<00:32:46.000><c> day.
• </c> 1988 when the Oddf fun was first 1988 when the Oddf fun was first established,<01:05:22.799><c>
• </c><01:28:15.199><c> I've</c> first? I would do the amendment. I've first?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The first item with an amendment is House Bill 1128. Yes, Mr. Chair.
• Rude votes for the first time: aye. Thank you. Rood votes for the first time: aye. Riu votes aye.
• The first item with amendments is item number 23.
• The first is Seattle curb ramp failure.
• In the first two months, at first... ...each and every month for us in 2025.

Summary: The committee first received staff briefings on amendments for a series of bills, including measures on child care workforce standards, homelessness programs, community preservation authorities, domestic violence survivor relief, public defense funding, student behavioral health supports, water system ownership changes, nonprofit health carrier surplus assessments, 340B drug pricing reporting, Secretary of State filing fees, step housing, campaign security reimbursements, digital equity programs, a Boys and Men’s Commission, a waste-to-energy facility’s Climate Commitment Act obligations, 6PPD tire substitutes, and an early education scholarship. Staff described the policy changes and, where available, the expected fiscal effects of each proposed substitute or line amendment. The committee then went into caucus before returning for executive session. In executive session, the committee voted out House Bill 1073, then adopted a Couture line amendment to House Bill 1128 exempting private K-12 schools with licensed child care programs from the child care employer definition before reporting the bill out as Second Substitute House Bill 1128. House Bill 1316, 1408, 1591, 1592, 1634, 1906, 1960, 2073, 2145, 2248, 2266, 2301, 2333, and 2365 were also reported from committee, with several amendments adopted along the way. Notable actions included adopting an emergency clause for House Bill 1408, rejecting proposed amendments to House Bill 1591 that would have narrowed relief for survivors and removed retroactivity, adopting a narrower amendment to House Bill 1592’s public defense funding formula, and adopting a substitute to House Bill 2145 that limited 340B reporting to hospitals. The committee also debated and rejected several amendments to the step housing bill, House Bill 2266, including proposals for larger school/daycare buffers, more local oversight, and broader local government authority; the bill still advanced on a 16-13 vote. House Bill 2073, which requires nonprofit health carriers to contribute surplus funds to Cascade Care Savings, advanced over concerns about using one-time money for an ongoing program. House Bill 2248 advanced after an amendment redirected annual license fee deposits to the state treasury rather than the Secretary of State’s revolving fund. House Bill 2333 was narrowed to allow use of campaign funds for personal security reimbursements, and House Bill 2365 advanced with some amendments adopted and others rejected as the committee began discussing additional digital equity oversight provisions.

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• He's our first testifier. Welcome.
• He's our first testifier. Welcome.
• He's our first testifier. Welcome.
• , or you go first?
• The brew pubs were here first.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The first thing I want you here today.
• </c> know, when you mandate this stuff, first know, when you mandate this stuff, first thing<00:31:54.159
• </c> the average age to buy a uh their first the average age to buy a uh their first house, house, house
• </c> I'm in my grade book right now, friends.
• </c> my eighth year on the job, the first my eighth year on the job, the first year<01:06:23.839><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• that may be testifying, it is my hope that I can get through as many people that are here in person first
• Representative Mike Chaisson, First Bristol District.
• So the best way to address crypto fraud is to prevent it in the first place.
• First, protection and innovation should coexist.
• And because predatory litigation lending investors are paid first, plaintiffs who have suffered injury

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several financial services bills, with the main focus on cryptocurrency kiosk regulation, financial literacy, and earned wage access. Legislators and witnesses described widespread crypto-related scams targeting older adults, often involving impersonation, urgency, spoofed phone numbers, and rapid transfers through kiosks that are difficult to trace or recover. Supporters of the kiosk bills said Massachusetts needs licensing, registration, transaction limits, warning notices, receipts, refund protections, and other safeguards; some also urged a “pause” or hold on transactions to give victims time to reconsider and allow law enforcement to intervene. The Attorney General’s office, AARP, local law enforcement, and several prosecutors and sheriffs backed the consumer-protection approach, while Bitcoin Depot supported a narrower regulatory framework but opposed low fee caps and strict daily limits, arguing they would function like a ban and reduce legitimate use. Witnesses from Waltham police, Middlesex and Essex County law enforcement, and the AG’s office said crypto scams are growing quickly, losses are often unrecoverable once funds move, and current tools are limited. They described cases involving elderly victims losing thousands of dollars, and said warnings alone are not enough because scammers keep victims on the phone and guide them through the process. Some witnesses said a temporary hold or refund mechanism has worked in at least one case, while others emphasized that transaction limits and visible disclosures could reduce harm even if they do not stop fraud entirely. The AG’s office also said it would submit written opposition to separate earned wage advance legislation, while DailyPay testified in support of that bill, saying earned wage access helps workers bridge short-term gaps without debt or credit reporting. The committee also heard support for mandatory financial literacy education from Representative Jim Hawkins, who said high school students need instruction on credit, debt, and inflation before they enter adulthood. In addition, the committee took testimony on litigation financing bills from insurance industry representatives, who argued for disclosure and regulation of predatory litigation lending and warned about foreign interference and reduced plaintiff recoveries. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; members asked questions throughout, and the chair noted the need to move testimony along because of time constraints.

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• Clerk will read the first bill on the calendar together with committee recommendations.
• The clerk will read the first bill on the calendar, together with committee recommendations. Mr.
• I remember in 10th grade after 9/11, I'm from Detroit.
• Well, that's because we didn't do it right the first time.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• FIRST TAB NUMBER FOUR SENATOR BURGESS COME BACK UP.
• WE HAVE AN AMENDMENT BUT FIRST ANY QUESTIONS ON THE BILL SENATORS? QUESTIONS?
• FIRST, I WANT TO SAY OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR THIS BILLS' MISSION AND THE GOAL OF PROVIDING HOME
• MY KID DID NOT WANT TO DO TRACK UNTIL HIS TENTH GRADE YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL AND THEN HE DECIDED TO DO TRACK

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• As a result, I have a fourth-grade education.
• My wife and I were the first ones to the car.
• The first one was in Dallas.
• First off, thank you. It's very late, I appreciate it.
• For the first several years— we've been open for 11 years, and for the first two or three years—when

Bills: SB 30, SB 517, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 1698, SB 1845, SB 1860, SB 2420, SB 2429

Keywords: gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights. The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.

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• Uh it's not surprising to me that that's the first observation on this audit and it also received the
• > consider</c><00:09:31.360><c> fully</c> first one we would consider fully first one we would consider
• </c><00:12:09.360><c> observation</c> to me that that's the first observation to me that that's the first
• Can I add just a Can I follow up first?
• Can we just stick to the first Friday? Uh, the first Friday is going to be problematical.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting focused on the Legislative Budget Assistant audit of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification’s response to 12 findings, especially those tied to mental health workforce licensure. The executive director said 10 findings were substantially resolved, one fully resolved, and one partially resolved, with most issues tied to ongoing rulemaking. He explained that the office regulates 61 professions, has limited rules-drafting staff, and is working through a long rulemaking process while also adapting to frequent statutory changes. The committee discussed the first finding on license portability/endorsement, which the director said was the office’s highest priority and had been implemented through universal recognition rules adopted in 2023. Members asked detailed questions about how the office reviews other states’ licensing standards, whether it evaluates jurisdictions case-by-case or maintains a database, and how many jurisdictions qualify for endorsement in various professions. The director said the office initially reviewed all states and professions at once, now maintains and updates a list of substantially similar jurisdictions, and sometimes evaluates narrower jurisdictions such as counties, cities, or foreign countries. He noted that some professions, like nursing, have broad reciprocity, while others, including some mental health-related fields, vary widely and may have only a limited number of qualifying jurisdictions. He also said the office is exploring whether AI could help with research and tracking, though not with final verification. The committee then turned to expedited licensure processing. The director said the office now handles examination, review, and issuance or denial based on board-set criteria, rather than requiring every board to review every application, which has sped up processing. He said delays still occur with criminal background checks and FBI fingerprint processing because of paper forms, federal involvement, and back-and-forth with the Department of Safety when releases are incomplete or incorrect. Members raised concerns about broader state process bottlenecks and asked whether legislation could help streamline the system. A legislator said he was already working on related background-check language for another agency and believed the current draft may satisfy FBI requirements.

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• We've got Charlie's first time here, and I think that'd be a good way to start.
• So what we're really doing with our practice is preventing high-grading.
• So what we're really doing with our practice is preventing high-grading.
• , remember the first time we ever<01:33:45.280><c> met?
• This today was the first &gt;&gt; I I do. Okay.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with introductions and approval of the previous minutes, including a small amendment clarifying a note about “leakage” in a prior presentation. The committee then heard a presentation from Sarah Hall of the American Forest Foundation on the Family Forest Carbon Program, which she described as a voluntary carbon and forest management program for smaller landowners. She said the program provides annual payments and technical assistance, requires a forest management plan within two years, and is designed to support improved forest management while still allowing compatible uses such as recreation, hunting, and some harvesting. Hall emphasized that the program is intended as one tool among many and is not a fit for every property. She said most enrolled landowners did not previously have a forest management plan or work with a forester, and that the program helps bring “unengaged” landowners into active management. She also said the program is compatible with current use and other commitments on a case-by-case basis, and that landowners retain ownership of their land and timber rights while AFF holds the carbon rights for the contract term. She highlighted examples of landowners using the program to support taxes, family ownership, wildlife habitat, timber stand improvement, and continued recreational or business uses. Committee members asked about registry compliance in New Hampshire and the relationship between carbon markets and the program. Hall responded that AFF handles registry administration for landowners and would follow up on the specific registry count raised by a member. She explained that the program is funded through a mix of carbon market revenue, philanthropy, and grants, and that carbon credits are generated through landscape-level methodology and monitored using randomly selected plots compared with FIA data. She also noted that consulting foresters are key partners in the program and that AFF has paid more than $3 million to consultants nationwide.

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• So, the first fund we have is our law enforcement memorial fund.
• When we first established this fund, it was when we were self-insured back in the 90s.
• >> It's the first time. >> Oh my God.
• The first page is all the ones we don't need.
• </c> &gt;&gt; That was one of the first things we did.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with approval of partial minutes, with members noting that DHS/HHS material was not yet included and that the minutes would be finalized later. The committee then heard from the General Court about several dedicated funds. Testimony explained the Joint Legislative Historical Fund, which receives a $25,000 annual general fund appropriation and transfers from visitor center sales above a $50,000 threshold, and is used for portrait maintenance, chamber work, Hall of Flags upkeep, and other historical preservation needs. Members also discussed the preservation of the Civil War flags in the Hall of Flags, with the General Court stating the flags are monitored through annual high-definition photos and that no immediate stabilization project is planned. A question about Union cemeteries was raised but the witness said he had no knowledge of federal funding for them. The committee also reviewed the visitor center revolving fund and noted that the accounting presentation is confusing because transfers are netted out so the fund ends each year at $50,000. Members suggested the narrative should clearly identify the transfer amounts and actual revenue, and staff agreed to note that in future reporting. The General Court then described its special legislative account as a stability reserve for capital and emergency needs, citing past uses such as the plaza ADA renovation, the legislative parking garage, and moving operations to One Granite Place. Members asked about interest earnings and were told the account is held in the treasury and any interest goes to the general fund unless statute directs otherwise; no additional funding was recommended at this time. The Department of Administrative Services then presented the law enforcement memorial fund, explaining it is a long-standing leftover construction fund with a small balance that has not been needed because the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Memorial Officers Association privately funds memorial upkeep and plaques. Members discussed whether the state should transfer the remaining money to the nonprofit, but no decision was made; the department said it would research whether such a transfer is legally possible. The department also reviewed the former land conservation endowment fund, now moving to Fish and Game under House Bill 2, and explained that it primarily covers administrative costs, management fees, and investment losses for a long-term conservation program. Members asked about the fund’s large balance and the increase in expenses, and were told the fund is intended to last indefinitely and that future reporting will shift to Fish and Game.

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• The first complaint two complainants.
• First, 1:39 to 1:41 p.m.
• First, 1:39 to 1:41 p.m.
• First, First, First, 1:39<00:23:58.760><c> to</c><00:23:58.920><c> 1:41</c><00:23:59.640><c> p.m.
• Um first of all, Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> Bishop Thomas became the first Bishop Thomas became the first African-American<00:16:12.320><c>
• came in the first nine months under<02:33:21.600><c> the</c><02:33:21.760><c> first</c><02:33:22.000>
• </c> under the first Trump administration. under the first Trump administration.
• </c><03:23:10.000><c> step</c> co-sponsor, is a necessary first step co-sponsor, is a necessary first
• </c> common sense and accountability first. common sense and accountability first.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So on the first page, number 15, says first responder means a volunteer engaged in so on and so forth
• As first responders? As first responders. Mr.
• As first responders? As first responders. Mr.
• We started kindergarten, sixth grade, and 12th grade together, and we went to college together.
• HB 126 first, Mandy?

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary met on March 19, 2006, and considered a series of mostly local and judicial bills. Early action included HB 436, which authorizes appointment of honorably discharged veterans as park wardens; supporters said it would give veterans meaningful service roles and improve park safety. The committee adopted an amendment requiring honorable discharge, employment qualification compliance if hired by a public entity, and firearms training where applicable, then reported the bill favorably. The committee also advanced HB 16, extending the jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin, and HB 44, which shifts certain blight-related hearings in St. Bernard Parish from the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication to justices of the peace and constables; members asked about appeals, fines, jurisdictional limits, and whether the change would affect HOAs, and the bill was reported favorably. Members then approved HB 61 creating Battle of New Orleans Day, with an amendment clarifying holiday language and adding a detailed historical commemoration of the battle and its diverse forces. HB 233, which raises juror mileage reimbursement from 16 cents per mile to the state travel rate, drew support but also concern about the cost to local governments; the sponsor and members discussed the fiscal impact, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 164, expanding commissioner powers in the 15th Judicial District Court, was also reported favorably after testimony that it would help manage caseloads and mirror procedures used in other districts. HB 455, defining public works employees as first responders for coordination and recognition purposes, generated extensive questions about emergency authority, FEMA reimbursement, workers’ compensation, liability, and unintended consequences; the committee deferred the bill to a later meeting for further review. The committee also approved HB 242, authorizing deputy constables in St. Tammany Parish at no state cost, and HB 10, making the Friday of the International Rice Festival a legal holiday in Acadia Parish. HB 9, designating Shreveport as the stuffed shrimp capital of Louisiana, was reported favorably after light discussion. HB 571, which would make permanent the complex litigation section program in the 19th Judicial District Court, was supported by judges and court staff who said it improves efficiency in large cases such as asbestos and hurricane litigation; it was reported favorably. Finally, HB 16 and several other local measures moved forward without objection, while the committee also heard a deeply personal presentation on HB 61 designating February 24 as SCN2A Awareness Day, later amended to honor Emily Catherine Diedon by name; members expressed sympathy, discussed genetic testing and access to care, and reported the bill favorably as amended.

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• This is our first meeting of the Select Committee.
• Our Envision 2030 Strategic Plan includes a ninth-grade-to-12th-grade goal to ensure that every California
• Skill-first hiring, again, we see industry changing very slowly, but I think it's a good thing that skill-first
• In 1967, we had our first academy, so we've been around for quite some time, and then the first accredited
• The first thing is to start with students.

Summary: The hearing opened the Select Committee on Effective Postsecondary Career, Technical Education, and Workforce Development Programs at Santa Ana College, with Assemblymember Mike Fong emphasizing the need for affordable, accelerated pathways into high-demand careers and noting his bill AB 1098 creating the California Interagency Education Council. Chancellor Marvin Martinez welcomed the committee and urged changes to AB 927 to remove the “duplication” barrier for community college bachelor’s degrees, arguing that applied baccalaureate programs can lead to high-wage jobs and expand access for low- and middle-income students. The first panel focused on statewide workforce trends and policy. California Community Colleges Vice Chancellor Anthony Cordova highlighted credit for prior learning, Strong Workforce funding, dual enrollment, and apprenticeship growth, asking the Legislature to restore and increase Strong Workforce funding and expand applied baccalaureate degrees. LAEDC’s Josep Bilayo described regional labor market data showing growth in health care, education, construction, bioscience, and clean energy, while stressing the need for employer-led, data-driven programs, wraparound supports, and flexible funding. Andrew Gonzalez of the Building and Construction Trades Council argued that registered apprenticeship must be paid, combine classroom and on-the-job training, and end in a portable credential; he also promoted apprenticeship readiness programs, community workforce agreements, and stronger exposure to trades starting in K-12. Eric Morrison Smith of the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color discussed the California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Grant Program and related youth apprenticeship recommendations, including bridge programs, intermediary infrastructure, reduced employer barriers, and better coordination of state funding. A later panel highlighted Santa Ana College’s fire technology and firefighting academy programs. President Annabelle Neri and Vice President Jeffrey Lamb said the college is one of the state’s largest fire training providers, with strong partnerships with local fire agencies, law enforcement, and the U.S. Forest Service, and with high job placement and six-figure starting salaries for some graduates. They also described related certificates, advanced officer training, wellness services, and workforce preparation such as mock interviews and sponsorships. Throughout the hearing, members and panelists repeatedly stressed the importance of aligning education with labor market demand, expanding apprenticeships and work-based learning, and using regional collaboration to connect students to living-wage careers.

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• This is our first hearing as the Senate Subcommittee Number 1 on Education of 2026, as well as our first
• Actually, the persistence rates for first-year students has gone up. ...persistence rates for first-year
• First, we note that over the first four years of the plan, those three campuses have enrolled 4,500 resident
• First, the non-resident reduction plan is based on the questionable assumption First, the non-resident
• I'm finishing my first year.

Keywords: 987, senate, all