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• And um I'm so the way politics can work.
• <00:07:26.800> Examiners, State Board of Social Work Examiners, State Board of Social Work
• Work Established. Work Established.
• or master social work. requirements to practice bachelor social work or master social work.
• <00:35:47.359> The work or master social work. The work or master social work.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation by Rabbi Ari Goldstein, whose remarks were journalized at the request of the senator from District 33. The chamber then recognized the doctor of the day, Dr. Maryann Lamont, for her 50 years in medicine and her work in neurology and stroke care, and also thanked a legislative aide, Samantha Briggs, who is leaving for law school. The presiding officer noted a quorum was present and moved into the day’s floor work. The Senate handled several messages and committee reports, including a conference committee appointment on Senate Bill 18, which concerns provisional social work licensure. In Finance, the chamber advanced Senate Bill 246 on Health Services Cost Review Commission member terms, Senate Bill 370 on acupuncture board revisions, Senate Bill 564 creating a Division of Data Protection in the Attorney General’s office and a related work group, Senate Bill 782 on telecommunications infrastructure protections, Senate Bill 808 on health insurance provider panel requirements, Senate Bill 849 on agricultural equipment warranties, Senate Bill 867 on the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission, and Senate Bill 982 on mutual insurance holding companies converting back to mutual insurers. Most of these bills were reported favorably with technical or conforming amendments, which were adopted without objection, and each was ordered printed for third reading. The committee also considered several House bills with Senate cross-files or identical measures. These included House Bill 118 on money transmitter licensing, House Bills 339 and 512 on Anne Arundel County Board of License Commissioners compensation, House Bill 1100 on telecommunications infrastructure protections, House Bill 1395 on agricultural equipment warranties, House Bill 1473 creating Maryland’s Future Board, House Bill 226 on Department of Disabilities housing programs, House Bill 278 codifying the Longevity Ready Maryland plan, and House Bill 746 on collaborative care model coverage and cost-sharing limits. In each case, the committee reports were adopted, amendments were approved where offered, and the bills were advanced to third reading or passed for third reading, with no recorded opposition on the floor.

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• But his work doesn't stop there.
• It would roll back decades of bipartisanship work, a bipartisan work that we have all done to preserve
• It would roll back decades of bipartisanship work, a bipartisan work that we have all done to preserve
• It would roll back decades of bipartisanship work, a bipartisan work that we have all done to preserve
• work at a a work we also need to do the work at a a scale<04:22:06.560> and<04:22:06.680>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• this<01:01:40.440> bill to author and co-author on this bill to author and co-author on this
• , health insurance companies is working, health insurance companies is working, right?
• that that would work. Yes. Thank you. that that would work. Yes. Thank you.
• If you work for MDE, you get a pay raise. If you work in the classroom, you get a pay cut.
• After working for 30 years.

Bills: HF3119

Keywords: teacher compensation, educational staff, unlicensed staff, minimum wage, inflation adjustment, education finance, 1183, house

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• And I want to thank all of you for your hard work over the last couple of months in developing these
• I enjoyed working with you and learning what is important to you.
• Florida works best. Systemic Lee strengthen your enamel from the inside out.
• I was Houston fluoridation before I did my work tired.
• They have more work there.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Again, this is preliminary work for the board, but the campuses have engaged a bit longer in this work
• It authorized certain projects.
• And I was told, no, it wouldn't work. And two, no, it wouldn't work.
• And because... ...wouldn't work.
• We're working off of old information.

Keywords: 908, all

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• work on and she brought me in on this. work on and she brought me in on this.
• This is the work of the people.
• And this is where the work came in.
• And this is where the work came in.
• And this is where the work came in.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• import to fund this important work. import to fund this important work.
• When you work when you all work to find When you work when you all work to find funding<00:08:42.560
• west of the metro. uh we work across west of the metro. uh we work across municipal,<00:25:51.120
• :42.559> Burgers grandfather started working at Burgers grandfather started working at Burgers
• We appreciated the opportunity to work with the bill author and committee on amending to ensure the most

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Corrections officers are also authorized to have one meal while they're working.
• <00:18:25.840> is work and once that electrical work is work and once that electrical work
• Sure, yeah, let's do that now, because then we work closely with the Hawaii Paroling Authority because
• That's what we're working towards. We've been working on that since 2016.
• So, a lot of work since 2016.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Bounds and Scott have been working on. Bounds and Scott have been working on.
• , County Economic Development Authority, County Economic Development Authority, Nakita.<00:07:29.240
• ,<00:07:50.720> certain Economic Development Authority, certain Economic Development Authority
• /c><00:14:04.120> the something that's worked through the something that's worked through the
• We worked with the House.

Keywords: Public Property - Room 409, 26 February, 2026; 11:00 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee took up several public property bills and reported each one out after brief discussion. HB 1041, authorizing the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission to construct and maintain a levee system along the Yazoo River, was explained as a flood-control measure and passed without questions. HB 1520, which would allow the Department of Archives and History to convey about 23 acres associated with the Dancing Rabbit Creek Treaty back to the tribe, was also reported out. HB 1732, concerning sale of DPS property in the Lauderdale County/Meridian area, was amended so proceeds from any sale or lease would go to the state general fund, then passed as amended. HB 1731, the ABC warehouse bill in Gluckstadt, drew the most discussion. Members clarified that the bill concerns the old warehouse and not current ABC operations. Two amendments were adopted: one corrected a reference to the Department of Finance and Administration and directed proceeds from the sale to defray Department of Revenue costs tied to the new warehouse, and another specified the property recipient as the Madison County Economic Development Authority rather than a generic entity. After questions about whether sale proceeds should instead return to the general fund and whether the language properly covered warehouse debt, the committee voted to report the bill out as amended. The committee then discussed HB 1716, a Mississippi Main Street revitalization grant bill. Supporters said the bill expands eligible recipients to include Main Street network associate communities and business improvement districts, requires only local cash matches, bars state funds from being used for the match, shifts administration to MDA, and caps administrative costs at 2 percent. Members also reviewed how the bill was intended to address a backlog of grant applicants and the governor’s concerns about prior administration of the program. After questions about the grant list, funding process, and the 2 percent cap, the committee voted to report HB 1716 out, and the meeting adjourned.

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• AB 52 will move out of work session here today.
• Section 20: subpoena authority. Section 20: subpoena authority.
• And some, I worked for a small business.
• can use those models to make sure it's working.
• Chair, your public line is open and working.

Keywords: 909, all

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• Proceeds will be used to convert a work release facility into a full security facility.
• The purchaser is Raymond James and Associates, Louisiana Public Facilities Authority.
• Item 32 is the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority for the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Match
• There's about $178,000 remaining in approved fees for the remaining bond issuance authority.
• Working with the Bond Commission, working with the chairman and the members, as well as the legislative

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Summary: The State Bond Commission met on May 21 with a quorum present and approved the April 16 minutes. The commission then reviewed and approved a large slate of local government and public authority financing requests, including election propositions for the November ballot, water and sewer infrastructure projects, fire protection and recreation district bonds, school board financing, and several refunding transactions. Most items were found to meet technical requirements and were approved on motions by Speaker DeVillier and seconded by Senator Talbot. Among the more notable items were the East Baton Rouge City-Parish refunding bonds for the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District, the City of Kenner’s retroactive approval request tied to a convention center agreement with GMB Basketball LLC, a Louisiana Housing Corporation financing increase for the Federal City Building 10 affordable housing project, and preliminary approval for the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority’s Petro Tower redevelopment in Shreveport. The commission also approved financing for Southern University’s Scott’s Bluff student housing project and the Crescent City Schools/Harriet Tubman Charter School project. The Crescent City Schools item prompted questions about how MFP funds are used; staff explained that lease payments would support the bonds and that MFP funds are generally split between educational expenses and facilities-related costs. The commission received six monthly cost-of-issuance reports, which required no action, and a status update on the state debt schedule. It also approved Resolution No. 2 authorizing up to $425 million in general obligation refunding bonds to refund the Series 2016 bonds and tender other outstanding bonds for savings, with pricing tentatively set for June 16 and closing for June 30. During other business, New Orleans City Council President J.P. Morel thanked the commission for its role in helping address the city’s fiscal crisis and for approving a charter amendment election item aimed at strengthening budget oversight. The meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• We work closely with a number of frontline professionals in the child welfare system.
• We work closely with a number of frontline professionals in the child welfare system.
• <00:15:38.600> on about this bill as I'm in co-author on about this bill as I'm in co-author
• Chair, and look forward to working with everybody along the way to get this passed.
• chair and uh look forward to uh working chair and uh look forward to uh working with<00:18:37.320

Bills: HF1346, HF1169, HF1276

Keywords: mandatory reporting, training requirements, child maltreatment, abuse detection, local welfare agency, child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services

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• How does it work, under whose authority? And how are we...
• How does it work, under whose authority? And how are we...
• How does it work, under whose authority?
• on the authority of a governor and National Guard forces mobilized under Title X working for the president
• In fact, when it comes to law enforcement work, they are more vast under the authority of the governor

Bills: SB100

Keywords: burglary, aggravated burglary, dwelling, criminal law, property rights, 996, all

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• Madam Speaker, we also work, Madam Speaker, we also work, we have worked diligently on U and T visas.
• , working with the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus, working with the Progressive Caucus, working with the
• They came over, they worked, they worked hard, and they finally earned their citizenship.
• And he worked. And he worked all his life until he passed.
• If you work hard, it doesn't come to you free. You have to work. And that's what we did.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first handled several routine matters, including adoption of a birthday resolution honoring Caroline San Martino Moran and suspension of Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of a petition involving the City of Waltham and the Veterans Memorial Rink. It also advanced two local bills: one authorizing DCAMM to release a sewer line easement in West Roxbury, and another relative to the town administrator of Carlisle. Both bills were amended by Ways and Means and ordered to third reading or engrossed as amended. The chamber also passed a memorial-marker bill for fallen law enforcement officers in Milton and Canton. The main floor debate centered on House Bill 5305, the “Protect Act,” which was presented as a measure to limit state and local involvement in federal civil immigration enforcement, restrict ICE access in courthouses and other sensitive locations, strengthen notice and language-access protections for detainees and workers, and expedite U and T visa certifications. Supporters, including members of the Black and Latino Caucus and other legislators, argued the bill would protect due process, encourage victims and witnesses to come forward, preserve public trust, and keep local police focused on criminal matters. They cited courthouse arrests, fear in immigrant communities, and the need for clearer boundaries between state and federal authority. Several amendments were offered and voted on during consideration of H.5305. An amendment to strike Section 4 was rejected, as were amendments seeking to alter the courthouse enforcement provisions and to recognize immigration judge warrants. Other amendments were adopted, including one clarifying sheriff-related provisions, one expanding language around release dates, one adding protections related to school settings, and one expediting U visa certification for family members aging out. A roll call was taken on the bill and on multiple amendments, with the House ultimately adopting the amendments described and continuing consideration of the bill as amended.

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• starting up have almost nothing to work starting up have almost nothing to work with<00:09:52.160
• Or it adults to work from 54 to 64.
• that uh represent Nelson is uh working that uh represent Nelson is uh working with<00:24:28.799>
• <00:25:50.640> on we'll be able to do some good work on we'll be able to do some good work
• But um you it is tiring work to do.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Hoff, nice work.
• Um, and in some cases work more than eight hours during a severe weather day and work remotely.
• We are working today by Zoom. It's p.m. We are working today by Zoom.
• pleasure of the appointing authority. pleasure of the appointing authority.
• I'm wondering if Miss Dangle, you could share just the authority of that working group, please. >> Absolutely

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration met virtually on January 6, 2026, and took up four administrative policy items. Darren Hoff, Senate Human Resources Director, presented updates to the Legislative Coordinating Commission benefit book, including insurance changes tied to SEGIP, mental health and substance use office visit cost sharing, dental plan updates, dependent eligibility clarifications, a new voluntary legal services benefit, a 17% increase in Medicare premiums, and multiple leave-policy revisions to conform with the new paid leave law and other employment rules. Senator Pappas moved adoption of the benefit book with the LCC’s November 10, 2025 changes and staff technical corrections, and the motion passed. Secretary Tom Bern described a proposed Senate Policy 1.56 allowing written rules of conduct for visitors in Senate spaces, aimed at setting clear expectations for behavior such as not blocking hallways or using shouting and profanity, while being developed with consultation to address First Amendment concerns. Senator Marty moved adoption, and the committee approved the policy. Council Lexi Stangle then presented a change to Senate Policy 2.47 on severe weather emergencies that would allow employees who work remotely on severe weather days to accrue compensatory time with supervisor approval; Senator Johnson moved adoption, and the motion passed. The committee also considered a modernization of the Senate information systems policy. Secretary Bern and staff explained that the policy had not been substantially updated in about 20 years and was being condensed and updated to reflect current technology and practices. The revisions reduced the policy from 29 pages to 10, removed obsolete references, added a purpose statement, clarified email inspection and hardware/software procedures, updated website rules and accessibility guidance, and removed the secondary member page option. Senator Coleman moved adoption of the Senate information systems update, and it was approved. After the Rules Committee adjourned, the Subcommittee on Committees met and approved two appointments: one public member to the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources through December 31, 2030, and Senator Gustafson to the Financial Crimes Advisory Board Task Force. Members asked about the task force’s scope and the public appointee’s background; staff explained the task force advises on identity theft and financial crimes, and identified the public appointee as Sha Lang of Preston, Minnesota. Senator Pappas moved adoption of the appointment list, and the subcommittee approved it before adjourning.

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• I’m a House Majority analyst working with the Health and Human Services Committee, and I worked with
• Bob, who's been doing a lot of work on this, feels like it will work, but we will have to check with
• Bob, who's been doing a lot of work on this, feels like it will work, but we will have to check with
• work compact.
• It's the way the process works.

Bills: HB10, HB12, HB34, SB130, SM21

Keywords: physician assistants, interstate compact, medical services, licensure, cross-state practice, military families, regulatory authority, physical therapy, licensure compact, interstate practice, healthcare, military spouses, criminal background check, HB34, school nurse, school nurses, nurse licensure, charter school, charter schools, school district

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• authors the A1. authors the A1.
• Who don't work or don't want to work for up to 20 weeks.
• it to people who may not want to work or don't work in this situation.
• it to people who may not want to work or don't work in this situation.
• may not want to work or don't work in may not want to work or don't work in this<00:58:48.480>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's for $10.5 million in spending authority.
• It's for $36,000 in spending authority.
• It's just the authority to spend. Gotcha. You have pay plan.
• I know a lot of work that we've worked with them on through the state water plan, and the research and
• We knew the price, and they've also done a lot of customized work for us.

Summary: The PEER Review Subcommittee met to consider a large agenda of appropriation, transfer, contract, and other review items. Members approved temporary appropriation requests in Sections B through F, including funding for prosecuting attorneys, education-related adjustments, school operating needs, labor licensing divisions, ARPA fund returns from Workforce Services, IIJA grants for state police CDL implementation and a forestry-related county grant, reserve fund transfers for teacher scholarships, school facilities, and economic development, and a Commerce reallocation tied to organizational realignment. Cash fund requests in Section G and budget classification transfers in Section H were also reviewed, along with pay plan requests in Section I, overtime requests in Section J, and multiple methods of finance in Section K. The committee also reviewed discretionary grants in Section L, including agriculture promotion board grants and DHS aging/adult behavioral health grants, plus RFQs, construction contracts, intergovernmental contracts, and out-of-state contracts in Sections M1 through M5. Several items drew questions from members. Workforce Services explained that $225,000 in TANF-related funds would be returned to the federal government because the two-year hold period for uncashed or moved checks had expired. Commerce officials described the $25 million site infrastructure grant program, saying it supports site development, due diligence, and infrastructure build-out at eligible sites of 30 acres or more, including rural communities, with grant agreements and matching requirements providing accountability. DHS and Education officials answered questions about the Care Solace mental health referral contract, saying it is a statewide concierge/referral service that helps schools connect students to Arkansas providers and follow up so students do not fall through the cracks; members asked for more information on provider selection, school-day scheduling, and Arkansas vendor participation. The committee held one item over: the DHS discretionary grant item for the RSVP retired senior volunteer program in L2, after concerns were raised about whether state general revenue was being used effectively and how much administrative overhead the providers retain. Members also questioned several contracts, including a DHS sole-source contract with EMSLink for document management software and a DHS bridge contract with Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care for Medicaid inspections of care reviews; in both cases, agency staff explained the need to avoid service disruption and said follow-up information would be provided. A Department of Corrections reentry center contract was discussed for its recidivism results, and ARDOT retirement-system investment contracts were briefly explained. The meeting ended after a lengthy discussion of the Medicaid Trust Fund balance, with DFA and DHS officials saying the state is expected to finish the fiscal year without exhausting the fund, that a restricted reserve of $100 million is available as a backstop, and that the larger question is what minimum balance should be maintained going forward.

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• Ava will be leaving us to work for the Detroit Wayne County Airport Authority, where I have no doubt
• House Bill 4539, a bill to amend the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966.
• House Bill 4539, a bill to amend the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966.
• House Bill 4540, a bill to amend the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966.
• Honest people have worked on this hard for years now.

Keywords: 983, senate, all