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• So, really, at the federal level, it's bipartisan from the U.S.
• appease the shifting winds of political pressure does a disservice to education, understanding, and unity

Bills: SB317 , SB1250 , SB1520 , SB1950 , SB2298 , SB2532 , SB2539 , SB2747 , SB2925 , SB2993

Committee: Senate Economic Development

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• empower these individuals from various and diverse backgrounds to seek your truth and to discover unity
• these legislators the wisdom to forgive transgressions and one another in order to achieve greater unity

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• I pray for unity of purpose, fruitful partnerships which will bridge the partisan conversation and unite
• I pray for unity of purpose, fruitful partnerships which will bridge the partisan conversation and unite

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• When I had went to the building to present, I had mentioned many factors as unity to this state.
• present, I had mentioned many factors as present, I had mentioned many factors as um<00:08:17.039><c> unity
• </c><00:08:18.479><c> It</c><00:08:18.639><c> shows</c><00:08:18.800><c> what</c> um unity to this state
• It shows what um unity to this state.

Committee: House Tourism & Outdoor Recreation

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• For these legislators, for unity and cooperation, helping them work together in unity, may they set aside
• May this be a time of reflection, unity, and peace.
• May this be a time of reflection, unity, and renewed commitment to one another.

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• nation, a place where healthy debate is welcomed, where differing views are met with respect, where unity
• differing views are met with respect, differing views are met with respect, where<00:13:16.800><c> unity
• </c> where unity is sought over division. where unity is sought over division.

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• thank you mr. speaker members today I have the honor of recognizing April 2nd 2025 as Strength in Unity
• and joint authoring H.R. 659, recognizing the members of the BAPS. on the occasion of Strength in Unity
• Today we celebrate the organization that stands for a true pillar... of service, unity, and cultural
• Their commitment to humanitarian effort and interfaith dialogue enriches lives and promotes unity. across

Bills: HJR1 , HJR2 , HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392 , HB195 , HB 13 , HB143 , HB135 , HJR1 , HJR2 , HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392

Keywords: constitutional amendment, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, equipment exemption, machinery, local government finance, school district revenue, county taxes, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax relief, commercial property, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer

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• Where there is division, grant unity. Communities, both great and small.
• Where there is division, grant unity of purpose.

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• Where there is division, grant unity. Communities, both great and small.
• Where there is division, grant unity of purpose.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long list of bills and substitutes being signed by the Speaker. The transcript reflects procedural action on numerous House and Senate measures, including House Bill 1699, 1696, 1740, 1827, 1839, 1840, 1867, 1871, 1940, and many others, along with several conference committee substitutes and Senate substitutes. No debate or testimony is recorded in the excerpt; the focus is on formal enrollment and signing of legislation. Later, the Speaker signed a second large group of Senate bills and related substitutes to the end that they may become law, including Senate Bills 834, 835, 863, 890, 905, 913, 916, 937, 938, 953, 973, 1000, 1019, 1033, 1067, 1119, 1135, 1233, 1408, 1421, 1470, 1544, 1553, 1554, 1572, 1629, and related joint resolutions. Members were also asked to check in with the clerks for attendance. The session concluded with an announcement that the House of Representatives of the 103rd General Assembly, second regular session, would stand adjourned sine die at midnight on May 30, 2026, in accordance with the Missouri Constitution.

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• Cloud and Minneapolis, June Lake Street Summer Festival, Star of Unity Concert, Hall in St.
• Cloud and Minneapolis, June Lake Street Summer Festival, Star of Unity Concert, Hall in St.
• Cloud and Minneapolis, June Lake Street Summer Festival, Star of Unity Concert, Hall in St.
• Cloud and Minneapolis, June Lake Street Summer Festival, Star of Unity Concert, Hall in St.
• Cloud and Minneapolis, June Lake Street Summer Festival, Star of Unity Concert, Hall in St.

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

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• HB 1704 is an attempt to destroy that unity.
• </c> is an attempt to destroy that unity. is an attempt to destroy that unity.
• And in every one of those states, it's been defeated in a bipartisan manner.
• So we have unity in the workplace.
• So we have unity in our public sector. So we have unity in the<06:16:47.600><c> workplace.

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

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• ancient Vedic tradition of India with a message that transcends time, culture, and belief, a message of unity
• In a place where ideas are debated and decisions are made, may there always be unity in purpose, integrity
• That was pretty exciting and a direct result of bipartisan advocacy, community grassroots support, and

Bills: LB878 , LB958 , LB958A , LB762 , LB1187 , LB966 , LB929 , LB962 , LB1209 , LB937A , LB962A , LB1050 , LB1050A , LB965 , LB1022 , LB753 , LB788 , LB913 , LB1055 , LB1195 , LB429 , LB721 , LB722 , LB727 , LB745 , LB749 , LB778 , LR293 , LR296 , LR422 , LR495 , LR496 , LR497 , LR498 , LR499 , LR500 , LR501 , LR502 , LR503 , LR504

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• the modern world, one rooted in compassion and lifting up the poor. healing division, and building unity
• We pray for wisdom and unity for those tasked with selecting the next leader of the Catholic Church.
• Thank you to the bipartisan coalition of members who have signed on to support this bill.

Bills: HB29 , HB 125 , HB145 , HB171 , HB255 , HB50 , HB796 , HB363 , HB 116 , HB491 , HB589 , HB1495 , HB368 , HB 1285 , HB1905 , HB1360 , HB2002 , HB917 , HB2723 , HB2067 , HB 1238 , HB2337 , HB745 , HB 1188 , HB1606 , HB2003 , HB2147 , HB2391 , HB2355 , HB2546 , HB2495 , HB2818 , HB2249 , HB1749 , HB3109 , HB3228 , HB3240 , HB1507 , HB658 , HB1748 , HB1851 , HB1922 , HB2001 , HB2798 , HB 107 , HCR29 , SB5 , SB262 , HB 11 , HJR72 , HB 106 , HB18 , HB48 , HB27 , HB37 , HB1481 , HB581 , HB1696 , HB2216 , HB 1035 , HB1633 , HB742 , HB754 , HB1689 , HB1690 , HB2669 , HB391 , HB517 , HB 1024 , HB1607 , HB252 , HB1716 , HB1562 , HB4116 , HB1866 , HB1741 , HB2103 , HB2637 , HB2884 , HB503 , HB 1089 , HB2986 , HB972 , HB502 , HB29 , HB 125 , HB145 , HB171 , HB255 , HB50 , HB796 , HB363 , HB 116 , HB491 , HB589 , HB1495 , HB368 , HB 1285 , HB1905 , HB1360 , HB2002 , HB917 , HB2723 , HB2067 , HB 1238 , HB2337 , HB745 , HB 1188 , HB1606 , HB2003 , HB2147 , HB2391 , HB2355 , HB2546 , HB2495 , HB2818 , HB2249 , HB1749 , HB3109 , HB3228 , HB3240 , HB1507 , HB658 , HB1748 , HB1851 , HB1922 , HB2001 , HB2798 , HB 107 , HCR29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

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• patiently to one another that we may come to a deeper place of understanding and move forward in greater unity
• move forward place of understanding and move forward in<00:04:39.680><c> greater</c><00:04:40.120><c> unity
• </c><00:04:41.120><c> while</c><00:04:41.520><c> respecting</c> in greater unity while respecting in
• greater unity while respecting legitimate legitimate legitimate diversity.<00:04:44.400><c> Generate<

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• that we, that's us, may be endowed with wisdom to render decisions guided by justice, compassion, and unity
• I love that we are praying for unity, but I hope that we would also use our policy powers to refrain
• I love that we are praying for unity, but I hope that we would also use our policy powers to refrain

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• this has been a tragic loss for our community, and even in the face of that loss, it has shown the unity
• And even in the face of that loss, that has shown the unity and the strength of the Cape Ann community

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and several brief recognitions of visitors, including the Case High School girls softball team, which was congratulated for winning three consecutive Division Four state championships, and Bonnie Allen, the Senate reading clerk from Oregon, who was welcomed with her family. Later, Senator Collins introduced participants in the Ward Fellowship from Boston Latin School, noting the program’s focus on public service and summer internships. On the legislative calendar, the Senate took up Senate No. 2507, a bill establishing the Gloucester Fisheries Commission. Senator Tarr offered and the chamber adopted an amendment substituting a new draft, Senate No. 2566, titled an act further regulating the Gloucester Fisheries Commission. The bill, as amended, was then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also acted on several committee and House papers, suspending rules and Joint Rule 12 as needed to refer matters to committees. In addition, House No. 4307, a bill establishing financing for long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges, was ordered to a third reading. The Senate adopted an order to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in a formal session with a calendar. Senator Tarr then moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of Christopher J. Daley of Gloucester, age 18, who died in a car accident; he was remembered for his school, sports, and community involvement, especially hockey, and for his plans to attend Coastal Carolina University. The motion was adopted, a moment of silence was observed, and the Senate adjourned in his memory.

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• collaboration, earning the respect of colleagues... ...governance, fiscal stewardship, and bipartisan
• So it means a lot because I like to be able to tell my constituents that my bills were bipartisan.
• of the few times, if the only time, where you’ve seen labor and business come together, kind of in unity
• Kind of in unity saying, look, we respect the situation, but we would like to see a pause because we
• This is a bipartisan House-Senate measure updating Code 1325 of Title 11 to better protect animals and

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• to address today with earned sick and safe time, which is a state policy that passed without one bipartisan
• bill before us is a big contrast to that, as nearly every provision found inside this bill has bipartisan
• bill before us is a big contrast to that, as nearly every provision found inside this bill has bipartisan
• My name is John Welsh, and I'm a nurse on the cardiac floor at Unity Hospital in Fridley.
• Our nurses at Unity have greatly benefited from the new ESS law.

Summary: The committee took up House File 1325 and adopted the author’s A2 amendment before hearing testimony. Representative Schultz presented the bill as a set of bipartisan changes to make Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time law more workable for small businesses, public employers, and taxpayers, arguing the current law is an unfunded mandate that increases costs and property taxes. The bill’s supporters said it would add flexibility, including changes affecting coverage for certain workers, employer size thresholds, front-loading, weather-related exceptions, and a delay on penalties. Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach of the Department of Labor and Industry opposed the bill, saying it would exclude about 800,000 workers, or roughly 30% of the workforce, from earned sick and safe time protections and create confusion and enforcement problems. She also objected to the proposed penalty delay, saying the department already uses compliance assistance and needs penalty authority for serious violations. The Minnesota Chamber supported modifications to the mandate, saying businesses—especially small ones—have struggled with compliance and that the law has had unintended effects on PTO policies and leave use. The League of Minnesota Cities supported parts of the bill, especially changes affecting more generous city leave policies and weather-event exemptions, saying current language creates confusion and can interfere with emergency staffing. Opponents from Education Minnesota, SEIU Minnesota, TakeAction Minnesota, and a nurse from Unity Hospital argued the bill would strip protections from part-time workers, minors, and workers with family caregiving needs, and would weaken a law they said has helped workers avoid discipline or lost wages when sick. Supporters from counties and an HR consultant emphasized administrative burdens, emergency staffing needs during weather events, and the difficulty of applying ESS rules to existing leave policies. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the bill was laid over for further consideration.

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• Finance also providing comments; the Office of Collective Bargaining providing comments; the Ohana Unity
• Finance also providing comments, the Office of Collective Bargaining providing comments, the Ohana Unity

Committee: House Culture & Arts

Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts met on March 12 at 10:00 a.m. and heard two measures concerning Hawaiian observances. SB 614 SD1 would establish La Kua as Hawaiian Independence Day and SB 1051 SD1 would relate to Hawaiian History Month. No members of the public testified in person or on Zoom for either bill, but the chair read into the record written testimony and comments, including support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kingdom of Hawaiian Islands, Kumukahi Health and Wellness, the Hawaiian Civics Club, and several individuals, along with comments from state departments such as Human Resources and Budget and Finance. After recessing for decision-making, the committee voted to advance SB 614 SD1 with amendments and to further adjust the date to July 1st. The vote was unanimous among members present, with Chair and Vice Chair voting aye and Representatives Garrett and Lee also voting aye; Representatives Sayama and Roda were excused. The committee then took up SB 1051 SD1 and similarly recommended it be passed with amendments, also changing the date to July 1st. The vote on SB 1051 SD1 was likewise adopted without opposition, with the same excused members noted. After both measures were approved for advancement, the committee adjourned.

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• Many passed with bipartisan support and authorship.
• Legal Services for Prisoners, and Heather Amali, a justice ambassador with the Coalition for Family Unity
• Joe Bray Dixon, with CHANGES and a part of the Coalition for Family Unity, in strong support.
• Singh with Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, All of Us Are None, and Coalition for Family Unity
• Also representing other members of the Coalition for Family Unity is A New Way of Life, All of Us Are

Summary: The committee heard several public safety and criminal justice bills. AB 837 by Assemblymember Davies would add ketamine transportation to existing drug trafficking law; supporters, including district attorneys and peace officer groups, said it would address a growing and dangerous drug trend, while opponents argued increased penalties do not reduce drug supply and can worsen health harms. The bill was approved on a due-pass-as-amended vote and sent to Appropriations. AB 352 by Assemblymember Pacheco would make threats against judges and court commissioners an aggravating factor in sentencing; judicial and law enforcement groups supported it as a response to rising threats, while ACLU and criminal justice advocates said existing law already covers threats and the bill is unnecessary. It also passed to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 938 by Assemblymember Bonta, which expands vacatur and affirmative-defense relief for survivors of human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence, including for some violent offenses. Survivors and advocates testified that the bill would allow people coerced into crimes to tell their full stories and seek relief, while district attorneys and sheriffs warned it could sweep too broadly and affect public safety. The chair and several members strongly supported the measure, and it passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 475 by Assemblymember Wilson would make prison work assignments voluntary and is tied to a broader effort to remove involuntary servitude language from the state constitution; supporters framed it as a rehabilitation and dignity issue, while one member objected to the premise and cited the defeat of a related ballot measure. The bill was voted out to Appropriations but left on call pending additional votes. Assemblymember Lowenthal presented AB 704, which would allow people convicted of low-level offenses before age 26 to petition to seal and destroy records after a waiting period. Supporters said the bill addresses the limits of expungement in the digital age and recognizes young adult brain development; prosecutors and police groups raised Brady/disclosure concerns and objected to treating 18- to 25-year-olds like children. The committee debated those issues at length before sending the bill to Appropriations. Lowenthal also presented AB 812, which would expand resentencing opportunities for incarcerated firefighters who serve on conservation fire crews; supporters emphasized rehabilitation, wildfire response, and reduced recidivism, and the hearing continued with support testimony and the start of opposition testimony as the transcript ended.