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• Guard this chamber from empty words, hardened hearts, and shallow division.
• Caught a little off guard there.
• Caught a little off guard there.
• a bill that allows moderators who are constitutionally entitled to conduct an election within the guard
• associate or advanced practice RN can authorize that in an emergency only for 15 minutes, and if the

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• The Vermont National Guard and Veterans Affairs Caucus will meet Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. in Route
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• The Vermont National Guard &gt;&gt; Thank you.
• The Vermont National Guard and<00:07:58.400><c> Veterans</c><00:07:58.879><c> Affairs</c><00:07:59.360

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• National Guard here during peacetime really didn't get activated other than their training, which is
• We do have one National Guard reservist, but the federal VA does not recognize them for the per diem.
• We can take them if they served in the New Mexico National Guard and lived in New Mexico for 10 years
• the VA, Congress, and the Senate, and The states, all the states, agreed that they put the National Guard

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• Those are the individuals who are authorized to take formal action as task force members.
• </c> are and who the appointing authorities are and who the appointing authorities are.<00:02:33.840>
• to take formal action as are authorized to take formal action as task<00:02:40.720><c> force</c><00:
• The association is the appointing authority. The association is not the member.
• </c> grants to fortify homes along the coast. grants to fortify homes along the coast.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Paul MSA ranks with the likes of the cities more on the coast.
• the Cities more ranks with the likes of the Cities more on<00:04:53.680><c> the</c><00:04:53.880><c> coast
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• so at this point you're you on the coast so at this point you're you might<00:04:56.479><c> be</c><00
• </c> and some local decision-mak authorities and some local decision-mak authorities so<01:43:43.000>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• approach would be for the Department of Economic Development and the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority
• tax request for any year shall not exceed the property tax request authorized as determined under the
• So if you go to 13-304, it says a political subdivision may increase its property tax request authority
• So if you go to 13-304, it says a political subdivision may increase its property tax request authority
• He's in the National Guard.

Bills: LR509, LR510, LR511

Keywords: congratulations, Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame, Deloris Marshall Adamson, recognition, achievement, service, retirement, Nebraska Legislature, public service, legislature, Nebraska, 956, all

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• I have no authority to do so, and I cannot borrow money.
• It means sometimes security guards.
• Sometimes I'm the principal, sometimes I'm subbing in a classroom, sometimes I'm the crossing guard,
• budget to handle both of those things based on the estimates we got from the Public School Insurance Authority
• I don't think I have that authority. I can have the authority. OK with that. I love counting this.

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• One's a law enforcement and one's for guard firefighters.
• </c> Wyoming National Guard firefighter plan. Wyoming National Guard firefighter plan.
• So, Guard firefighter retirement plan.
• One's a law enforcement and one's for guard firefighters.
• And talk about the authorizing language into page three.

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• It also gives the division rulemaking authority and says that they shall adopt rules to implement this
• So he contacted authorities, but maybe the Broward County Sheriff's Office wants to explain it more.
• Senate Bill 934 authorizes, but does not require, local governments in Florida to provide an ad valorem
• It authorizes an additional eligible use of existing sources, and that is the bill.
• It authorizes an additional eligible use of the existing sources, and that is the bill.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced a wide range of bills, with several focused on water safety, utilities, and local government transparency. CS/SB 848 on stormwater treatment was explained as clarifying water quality credits and water quality enhancement areas, and it was reported favorably after one support appearance. SB 28, a claim bill for Reginald Jackson against the City of Lakeland arising from injuries caused by a police shooting, was also reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 658 on water safety requirements for rental properties drew extensive testimony in support from child advocacy and drowning prevention advocates, who cited Florida’s high child drowning rates and the disproportionate impact on children with autism; the bill was amended to require front-end certification and remove local add-on authority, then passed favorably. CS/SB 18, a claim bill involving the estate of a deceased minor and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, was reported favorably after questions about the verdict, settlement posture, and who would receive the funds. SB 934 on areas of critical state concern was amended to remove a provision viewed as conflicting with the Live Local Act and then passed favorably. SB 1622, which creates a one-time waiver for certain late-filed financial disclosure fines, also passed favorably with support from an appearance form. SB 1264 on private schools and zoning was reported favorably after members noted ongoing concerns and planned further discussion. CS/CS/SB 260 on electric vehicle storage in towing yards was amended to narrow the bill to storage issues and cap the fee period until inspection; it drew both support and opposition from insurers, fire officials, and vehicle industry representatives, and was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 1014, dealing with municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, was amended to limit it to residential development and clarify capacity standards, then passed favorably. CS/SB 1102 expanded the local infrastructure surtax to include body camera programs and was reported favorably after an amendment requiring voter approval. Finally, CS/SB 1724 and SB 1566, both on local government utility and budget transparency, were amended and reported favorably despite concerns from cities and counties about implementation costs and burdens.

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• It also gives the division rulemaking authority and says that they shall adopt rules to implement this
• So he contacted authorities, but— Walked over to the mother's house, that could have started a whole
• So he contacted authorities, but maybe the Broward County Sheriff's Office wants to explain it more.
• Senate Bill 934 authorizes, but does not require, local governments in the Florida Keys to provide an
• Senate Bill 934 authorizes but does not require local governments in the local, in the Florida case,

Bills: S0018, S0028, S0260, S0848, S0934, S1014, S1102, S1264, S1566, S1622, S1724

Keywords: negligence, compensation, child welfare, law enforcement accountability, personal injury, police negligence, law enforcement, monetary compensation, civil rights, city liability, electric vehicle, EV, battery fire, lithium-ion battery, towing, wrecker service, vehicle storage, submerged vehicle, saltwater damage, fire marshal

Summary: The committee heard and advanced a wide range of bills focused on water safety, utilities, housing, transparency, and claims relief. CS/SB 848 on stormwater treatment was presented as a follow-up to prior water-quality legislation and reported favorably with one support waiver. SB 28, a claims bill for Reginald Jackson against the City of Lakeland, was also reported favorably. CS/SB 658, a bipartisan child-drowning prevention bill for rental properties, drew extensive testimony from child advocacy and drowning-prevention groups in strong support; amendments required rental license applicants to certify compliance and removed local-government add-on authority, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 18, a claims bill involving the estate of a deceased minor and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, prompted questions about settlement and responsibility but was ultimately reported favorably despite opposition from a waiver form. Several utility and infrastructure measures were considered. CS/SB 1724 would regulate municipal utility service outside city limits, limit revenue transfers, require public meetings, and cap rate differences; an amendment added gas utilities, and the bill was reported favorably after testimony from municipal utility representatives and small-county advocates. CS/SB 1014 would require municipal utilities to extend water and wastewater service to certain nearby residential properties without conditioning service on annexation; an amendment narrowed the bill to residential uses and clarified capacity and grandfathering provisions, and it passed favorably. CS/SB 1102 would allow local infrastructure surtax revenue to fund body camera programs, with an amendment making the surtax authorization prospective and requiring a new referendum; it was reported favorably. CS/SB 260 on electric-vehicle storage in towing yards was amended to focus on storage only and to tie the higher fee to the period before fire-risk inspection, then reported favorably after testimony from insurers, fire officials, and EV industry representatives. The committee also advanced education, housing, and ethics-related bills. SB 1264 would ease zoning and code barriers for small private schools and micro-schools, with supporters arguing it would expand school choice and opponents raising implementation concerns; it was reported favorably. SB 934 on Florida Keys areas of critical state concern was amended to remove a tax-exemption section that conflicted with the Live Local Act, then reported favorably. SB 1622 would provide a one-time waiver of late financial-disclosure fines under specified conditions and was reported favorably. Finally, CS/SB 1566 on local government spending and transparency required online posting of budgets and related materials, and an amendment added utility revenue reinvestment and other changes while removing DEI spending restrictions; the bill drew support for transparency but concern from small cities and counties about cost and workload, and it was reported favorably. The meeting ended with adjournment after senators recorded votes on selected bills.

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• Additionally, the bill clarifies that veterinarians can provide medical patient records to authorities
• person from making a good faith report of suspected animal cruelty to any national, state, or local authority
• , government authority, or any animal control agency.
• Provides the certificate of compliance must be signed by the private provider and any duly authorized
• The bill authorizes proper destruction of seized illegal machines and strengthens enforcement tools,

Bills: S0468, S0822, S1234, S1260, S1580, S1706

Keywords: animal cruelty, reporting, veterinary, protection, liability, regulation, community association, management certification, Florida Statutes, certified manager, association governance, building permits, inspections, offsite construction, local government, housing, property regulation, construction standards, state of emergency, emergency response

Summary: The committee heard and approved several bills. SB 468 would require veterinarians and veterinary technicians to report suspected animal cruelty to law enforcement or animal control and allow release of patient records in good faith; it was reported favorably with support from animal welfare groups. SB 1706 narrows eligibility for the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to buildings with at least 80% owner-occupied units and residents at or below 80% of area median income, and it also passed favorably. SB 1234 on building permits and inspections was amended extensively to clarify permit exemptions, private-provider rules, and timelines, then reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1260, dealing with building inspections after emergencies, was amended to require state-term contracts for inspection vendors and then passed. SB 822 would require professionally managed community associations above a budget threshold; an amendment raised the threshold to $750,000, added a parcel-count trigger, and allowed direct-hire credentialed managers, after which the bill was reported favorably. SB 1580 would increase penalties for illegal gaming operations, add enforcement tools, and clarify procedures for veterans organizations; after removing a fantasy sports provision, it also passed favorably. The committee also heard from several appointees and reappointees to the Public Service Commission and Florida Gaming Control Commission. Public Service Commission nominees Anna Ortega and Robert Payne were questioned closely about utility hardening projects, ratepayer costs, and the role of the Office of Public Counsel. Gaming Commission reappointee Julie Brown and appointees William Spacola, John DeQuilla, Peter Cutterman, and Tina Rep discussed illegal gaming enforcement, audits, agency operations, and their backgrounds in law, regulation, law enforcement, and public service. Several members raised concerns about contract timing and evidence handling at the Gaming Commission, while others praised the nominees’ experience and service. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to recommend confirmation of all appointees on tabs 1 through 7. Members then requested favorable placement on the record for specific bills, including SB 468, SB 1234, SB 1260, SB 1580, and SB 1706, and the committee adjourned.

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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Guard our hearts and minds that they would never stray from fellowship with you.
• GUARD OUR HEARTS AND MINDS THAT THEY WOULD NEVER STRAY FROM Amen.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 7, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I'm a professor, author, and investigator with more than 40 years in finance.
• So that's not really a good guard against it.
• And the best guard against it is making somebody pay for the harm that they do. I vote yes.
• Our authorized third parties do a fantastic job of providing services to the community, and we would
• They don't have the authority to delegate their responsibility to license lawyers to an NGO.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1066, which would allow the Attorney General or a county attorney to sue researchers for knowingly or recklessly publishing fraudulent scientific research, and would let injured parties recover damages. The sponsor and a supporting witness argued the bill would create personal accountability for deliberate research fraud and cited examples of retracted or manipulated studies; opponents warned that peer review and existing scientific processes already address bad research and that the bill could chill research and speech. The committee later passed SB 1066 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard SB 1015, which would impose strict personal liability on providers who perform gender transition procedures on minors for later detransition costs and related injuries. Supporters, including the sponsor, a doctor, a detransitioner, and a parent, said the bill would protect children, create accountability, and help families seek redress for irreversible harm. Opponents from the ACLU and others argued the measure discriminates against transgender patients, would likely chill care by making providers uninsurable, and could function as a backdoor ban; the committee nevertheless advanced the bill on a 4-3 vote. SB 1049, as amended, limited spousal maintenance to four years and adjusted eligibility and guideline factors. The sponsor and a family law attorney said the bill would curb overly long awards and better account for assets and income, while the Judicial Council explained the existing guideline work and noted the new calculator was intended to add uniformity; one senator objected that the cap was arbitrary and ignored case-specific context. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 4-2. The committee also unanimously passed SB 1189, allowing campaign funds to be used for candidate and family security, and SB 1133, eliminating a duplicate financial disclosure filing for candidates who already filed an annual statement. Finally, the committee heard SB 1081, which would bar a DCS attorney from appearing before a judge after appearing before that judge in any of the attorney’s previous five DCS cases, and advanced it 4-3 after debate over judicial familiarity and rural-court impacts. The committee also heard SCR 1001, a proposed constitutional referral to end early voting the Friday before the election, require proof of citizenship and government ID, and restrict mail ballots to voters who affirmatively request them; supporters framed it as an election-integrity measure, while ADOT testified neutrally but warned that free IDs could cost tens of millions in lost revenue and affect road funding. The transcript ends during testimony on SCR 1001, before any vote on that measure.

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• , would you expand on the section two of the committee sub about a member of the military National Guard
• So, in some situations, there have been a National Guard member or even a person serving in the military
• the about a [clears throat] member of the military<00:24:49.200><c> national</c><00:24:49.520><c> guard
• ><00:24:49.760><c> who's</c><00:24:50.000><c> called</c><00:24:50.240><c> up</c> military national guard
• who's called up military national guard who's called up to<00:24:50.559><c> active</c><00:24:50.799>

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• investor-owned utilities and the co-ops are already comprehensively regulated through the industry by the authority
• Excuse me, cattle guards at the beginning and the end of that section of County Road.
• Senate Bill 1496 updates and clarifies statutory authority for the OSBI.
• Last year, we passed Senate Bill 925 by the same Authors protecting property owners from title theft,

Bills: SB504, SB844, SB1209, SB1266, SB1303, SB1448, SB1496, SB1595, SB1597, SB1655, SB1679, SB1621, SB1716, SB1769, SB1827, SB1876, SB1944, SB2072, SB2084, SB2104, SB2112, SB2170, SB2180, SB2182

Keywords: SB504, marriage, child marriage, minor marriage, age of consent, minimum marriage age, underage marriage, teen marriage, parental consent, judicial approval, marriage license, Oklahoma Title 43, family law, juvenile justice, Department of Human Services, DHS custody, incestuous marriage, pregnancy exception, paternity, seduction

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• I'm going to make a proposal that these agency bills have co-authors from each party, which means in
• ranking minority member of the committee where the bill's going to be heard and have them be a co-author
• I stand before you as the author of Senate Bill 256, a measure that passed the Senate unanimously because
• They are buying it near our National Guard bases, near our power grids, near our water supplies.

Keywords: 964, all

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• I mean, start up, I want to just completely agree with my colleague from the North Coast.
• Tier 2 includes $1 billion for the High-Speed Rail Authority and $1 billion for other discretionary items
• We have unique authority to set emission standards for a range of statewide pollution sources, including
• Item 4 for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
• organizations and regional transportation planning agencies in the Central Valley and in the Central Coast

Summary: The meeting began with a budget subcommittee hearing on a proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit trailer bill. Assembly Members Ávila Farías and another member spoke in support, emphasizing union jobs, refinery investments, and the need to decarbonize aviation. The Department of Finance said the Governor’s proposal would provide a $1 to $2 per gallon credit against the diesel excise tax for SAF sold in California from 2026 to 2036. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended rejecting the proposal, arguing it is a relatively expensive way to reduce emissions, has uncertain environmental benefits, could significantly reduce transportation revenues, and conflicts with the spirit of voter restrictions on transportation taxes. Committee members questioned whether the credit would mainly benefit out-of-state producers, whether firms would have diesel tax liability to use the credit, and whether the proposal would shift production away from renewable diesel and raise fuel prices. Administration and CARB staff said the credit is intended to support aviation decarbonization, preserve jobs, and help keep California on track toward its 2045 climate goals. LAO and UC Berkeley testimony countered that the policy could mostly subsidize existing technologies, that feedstock supply is limited, and that the net emissions benefit may be small relative to the cost. Members also asked about the effect on local streets and roads, SHOP, and trade corridor funding; Finance estimated a $165 million annual revenue impact would reduce those programs, while LAO said the reductions would mean fewer projects over time. No vote was taken, and the chair said the issue would remain open for further discussion. The committee then moved to a zero-emission vehicle incentive trailer bill proposing a one-time $200 million appropriation to CARB for a new point-of-sale incentive program focused on first-time buyers and leases of new and used light-duty ZEVs. Supporters said the program would help offset the loss of the federal EV tax credit, maintain momentum in California’s ZEV transition, and use a one-to-one match with participating automakers to double the state’s investment. LAO recommended rejection, saying the proposal does not meet the high budget bar this year, lacks enough program detail to evaluate, is unlikely to move sales significantly given the size of the appropriation, and could duplicate existing state and utility programs. Members asked about current incentives across light-, medium-, and heavy-duty sectors, the recent decline in ZEV sales, and whether the program would help lower-income buyers rather than subsidize purchases that would have happened anyway. CARB said the proposal is meant to fill a gap in the light-duty market, where sales fell sharply after the federal credit expired, and noted existing programs for other vehicle classes. The Department of Finance also addressed a separate question about the Motor Vehicle Account, saying a previously planned GGRF transfer was no longer needed because updated forecasts showed the fund had sufficient balances, though LAO said the account still has a structural long-term imbalance. The discussion ended before any vote or action on the ZEV proposal.

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• The chair noted testimony in support from Kohala Coast Resort Association and from Island Energy Services
• A Ko Olina Coast Resort Association, Stephanie Donoho, in support.
• </c><00:50:00.160><c> to</c><00:50:01.480><c> verify</c><00:50:02.760><c> meeting</c> out HSCO's authority
• We'll clarify that HSEO is the administering authority to address DOTAX concerns about administering
• We'll clarify that HSEO is the administering authority to address DOTAX concerns about administering

Bills: HB1986, HB1694, HB1695, HB2030, HB1673

Keywords: clean fuel standard, alternative fuels, carbon intensity, emission reduction, greenhouse gases, transportation, sustainable aviation fuel, tax credit, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, Hawaii, economic development, carbon footprint, aviation sector, renewable fuels, local production, energy resilience, agricultural innovation, job creation, clean vehicles

Summary: The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard testimony on three measures related to cleaner fuels. On HB 1986, which would require the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for a clean fuel standard by January 1, 2028 and include reporting and public informational sessions, testimony was largely supportive from state commissions, fuel companies, airlines, and other industry and advocacy groups. Supporters said the bill would create a long-term framework for reducing emissions and developing cleaner fuels in Hawaii. Opposition came from Energy Justice Network, which argued that so-called clean fuels are not carbon-free, would be costly, and could delay a needed transition to electrification. The department later said it was monitoring the bill and was concerned about costs. No vote or final action was taken in the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1694, a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit bill that would provide a per-gallon credit for SAF, cap annual credits at $20 million, require reporting, and sunset in 2035. The Department of Taxation testified on administration, while the Department of Transportation said it supported the measure as a short-term strategy to jump-start SAF until the clean fuel standard ramps up. Airlines, fuel companies, the Hawaii Food Industry Association, the Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition, and others supported the bill, saying it would send a market signal, help close the cost gap with conventional jet fuel, and encourage local production and investment. Opponents, including Energy Justice Network, Life of the Land, and Ted Metros, argued the bill would be expensive, could lock in a transitional fuel system, and would not produce enough fuel to meet demand. Committee members asked about the likely impact and the share of total fuel demand the credit could support; DOT said the supported gallons would be only a very small percentage of annual demand and that the credit was intended to work alongside the future clean fuel standard. Finally, the committee took up HB 1695 HD1 on renewable fuel, which expands the renewable fuels production tax credit. Testimony was again mixed but generally supportive from the Department of Transportation, Department of Taxation, Island Energy Services, airlines, the Tax Foundation, Pana Pacific, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau. Supporters said the measure would encourage local feedstock production, create agricultural opportunities, and help attract investment in renewable fuels. Pana Pacific requested an amendment to explicitly include camelina in the definition of renewable feedstocks. Opponents, including Energy Justice Network and Life of the Land, repeated concerns about cost, imported feedstocks, and the risk of undermining full electrification goals. The hearing transcript does not show any vote or final committee action on HB 1694 or HB 1695 HD1.

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• I'm fortunate and honored to be the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, representing the
• airport, as well as other smaller ancillary items that the wing provides. that the uh Air National Guard
• and the that the uh Air National Guard and the US<00:51:07.920><c> Air</c><00:51:08.200><c> Force</c
• It’s one of the few Air National Guard wings that does that mission.
• It’s one of the few Air National Guard wings that does that mission.

Keywords: 1183, house