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• would finally reach a real-life person would finally reach a real-life person on<00:09:15.120>
• just a person to farm rent money from. just a person to farm rent money from.
• But as just a person from a about it.
• I'm so I didn't miss the fun. I'm so I didn't miss the fun.
• much fun without me, but I I didn't miss much fun without me, but I I didn't miss it,<00:51:43.800

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm here because this is a personal issue.
• This issue is deeply personal for me.
• I was like, hold on, there's someone; we're missing someone.
• This led to missing mail correspondence, which flagged my case.
• And I'm just trying to make sure I didn't miss something here.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I'm probably the only person that was ever a single unmarried, didn't have any kids, chairman of this
• And one thing that people don't know and often miss is NMI is not a local taxing authority.
• person from whatever town.
• Representative Sarana, I missed the presentation.
• So how many, I, I missed, I missed how many Purple Star schools do we have right now? Uh, Mr.

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• If I had more money, I would honestly hire a personal driver.
• Fast forward to Miss Erri.
• Is that the missing link?
• I seriously missed working full time.
• Sorry I wasn't here in person at the beginning.

Keywords: 914, all

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• I missed that. And then thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr.
• I've personally also. Scrutinized where we're at and how it's working.
• But I think there is a group that is missing here in this proposal. There is special ed.
• But I think that part is still missing. So, I just wanted to mention that.
• And so I think there is a missing. A missing piece here.

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• So, um, Miss Clemens and Mr. order. So, um, Miss Clemens and Mr.
• records, but maybe they're just missing records, but maybe they're just missing one<00:08:37.440
• one piece like um maybe they're missing one piece like um maybe they're missing wills,<00:08:40.399
• <00:27:16.240> chairman personal example for you Mr. chairman personal example for you Mr.
• We heard a lot looking for that person.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard an update from representatives of the Kentucky County Clerk’s Association on the transition to electronic recording and land records modernization. They reviewed the 2021 task force work, the legislation and budget funding that followed, and the requirements for county clerks to provide online search portals and complete 30-year property record searches, with a 60-year standard expected next summer. Speakers said most counties are still working through scanning and verification, with only a small number fully complete, and emphasized that verification of records is the main bottleneck because it requires staff time and careful matching of indexes to deeds. They also noted limited vendor availability, differences among counties in what records are already digitized, and that the association and land title attorneys are now working more closely on future “continuous improvement” legislation. The clerks also raised related issues, including concerns about deed fraud as more records become searchable online. They said some counties already offer notification services that alert property owners when a document is recorded, which can help owners respond quickly to suspicious filings. They also discussed the filing document storage fee and KDLA digitization grants, saying the funding structure has generally worked but that two grant cycles have been missed. Another topic was whether, once records are fully digitized and searchable, some permanent records should remain publicly accessible or be moved to a safer archive. In response to committee questions, the witnesses said the remaining delays are less about money than staffing shortages and the need for more manpower to complete verification, and they said they would follow up on the balance in the KDLA fund and other details. The committee then received a presentation from an Area Development District representative, who described the districts as regional, nonpartisan service organizations that help cities and counties pool resources, provide technical assistance, and leverage public and private partnerships. He highlighted examples of regional cooperation, including veterans-directed care and other shared programs, and argued that the districts create efficiencies and economies of scale for local governments and the state. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• <00:11:00.519> building internal it's up to the person building internal it's up to the person
• Did I miss something?" The response was, "No, you didn't miss something.
• something no you urbanville did I miss something no you didn't<01:07:16.520> miss<01:07:16.720
• <04:06:26.680> am that I personally am that I personally am speaking<04:06:29.560> for<
• questions from Miss questions from Miss Murray<04:26:53.279> seeing<04:26:53.600> none

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Miss Herman. >> So, Mr.
• Could a a customer be a person party.
• Questions for Miss Urbite. Questions for Miss Urbite. Senator<00:37:46.320> Cob.
• My apologies for not being there in person.
• I had some conflicting there in person.

Bills: HB0108, HB0039, HB0091, HB0070

Keywords: audit, transparency, government reporting, accountability, public access, firearm rights, restoration of rights, criminal justice, felony convictions, Wyoming law, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws

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• For the purpose of this hearing, we are accepting witness testimony in person, and we are also accepting
• I'm just a local person. Do I have two minutes? No, no.
• If you're an author, unless I'm missing someone, they're not in the front row. Okay.
• You missed our announcement. He's ready. I know. Yes. You missed our announcement.
• I missed part of the conversation as I was in appropriations.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on April 30, 2025, beginning as a subcommittee until a quorum was established. The committee first approved six bills on consent, including AB 950, AB 953, AB 1214, and three committee bills. It then heard several measures dealing with election administration, ballot transparency, and campaign finance, with most authors accepting committee amendments and several bills being held on call for absent members. AB 930 by Assembly Member Ward would extend the deadline for counting timely postmarked vote-by-mail ballots from three to seven days after Election Day and update recount procedures, including online posting of recount results and clearer rules for recount requests. The bill was supported by county election officials and passed out of committee with a due-pass recommendation, though it was initially held on call. AB 459 by Assembly Member DeMaio proposed allowing electronic signatures for initiatives, referenda, and recalls; the Secretary of State and labor groups opposed it over security, implementation, and cost concerns, and the committee ultimately rejected the bill after reconsideration. AB 699 by Assembly Member Stephanie would change how local tiered tax and bond measures are described on ballots by allowing more detail to be placed in the voter guide; housing, school, and local government groups supported it, while taxpayer and realtor groups opposed it as reducing ballot transparency. AB 1188, presented on behalf of Assembly Member Ortega, would list the top three funders supporting and opposing statewide initiatives and referenda directly on the ballot; transparency advocates and labor supported it, while county election officials and business groups raised concerns about ballot length and processing costs. Both AB 699 and AB 1188 passed out of committee with amendments and were held on call. The committee also heard AB 827 by Assembly Member Berman, which would standardize and extend the deadline for curing vote-by-mail signature problems, add a link to cure forms in ballot-tracking notifications, and make other changes to improve ballot curing. It drew no opposition in the hearing and passed with a due-pass recommendation. AB 351 by Assembly Member McKenna would raise the Levine Act contribution threshold for local officials to $1,500 and add CPI adjustments; supporters said it would reduce administrative burdens and reflect modern campaign finance realities, while good-government groups and the League of Women Voters opposed it as weakening anti-corruption protections. The committee initially failed AB 351, then granted reconsideration, but the transcript ends before a final disposition is clearly completed. Finally, AB 1079 by Assembly Member Farías would eliminate the automatic appellate stay in California Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act cases; it was supported as a way to prevent delayed remedies in voting rights cases, opposed by the City of Santa Monica over impacts on ongoing litigation, and passed with amendments. After taking up the held items, the committee recorded final votes on the bills, including passage of AB 930, AB 699, AB 1188, AB 827, and AB 1079, and rejection of AB 459.

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• During the missing person investigation, police found that her father Hendricks was lured into a trap
• As a physician, I've personally witnessed hundreds of patients lives transformed by addiction treatment
• Every person who's dealt from those dealers is likely to experience similar fate.
• I think we're missing a whole... generation of people. We're missing workforce.
• We're missing, like I said earlier, the whole generation of the family tree is missing.

Keywords: opioid crisis, overdose, naloxone, drug trafficking, law enforcement, treatment, prevention, older adults, Medicaid expansion

Summary: The meeting convened to address the dire opioid crisis affecting communities nationwide, with a particular focus on the alarming rise of opioid use disorder among older adults. Key testimonies highlighted the critical need for a comprehensive approach that encompasses prevention, treatment, and strict law enforcement actions against drug traffickers. Sheriff Dennis Lima from Seminole County outlined successful strategies implemented in Florida, including increased access to naloxone and legislative changes to hold drug dealers accountable for overdoses. Various members expressed a united front on tackling this multifaceted issue, advocating for the expansion of Medicaid and better access to treatment as essential steps to curbing the epidemic.

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• him privately and personally. him privately and personally.
• In see if you are a prohibited person.
• <05:30:21.360> who's Jimmy Lie, and every other person who's Jimmy Lie, and every other person
• And I dearly miss my friend.
• <08:08:54.798> recently Miss McClone, I was just recently Miss McClone, I was just recently

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• recognizes a gentleoman from Iowa, Miss recognizes a gentleoman from Iowa, Miss Miller<00:10:35.440
• He will be missed. He will be deeply missed by so many of us.
• <01:06:39.920> there, them and every other person there, them and every other person there
• He is going to be missed.
• He is going to be missed. He embraced. He is going to be missed.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Hills, at Hopin, at Atoka, those The four rural schools for Artesia, we were lucky enough to have Miss
• I missed the kids and went back to teaching part-time until COVID hit.
• So if we ever need any help through our side, that is the person you meet and help out.
• Before we do that, I would like to introduce a... new person to the legislature, you know, Dr.
• When we do public comment, I limit public comment to two minutes per person.

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• persons served by the program.
• I was personally in my life gap.
• Thank you, Miss Skelton. Oh, yeah. How many do you have in the Guild program? Miss Harris.
• Miss Penelli, Mr.
• Miss<01:46:08.320> Penelli, Miss Penelli, Miss Penelli, Mr.<01:46:10.800> Mr.

Bills: HF2115, HF2276, HF1644, HF99, HF2068, HF2707, HF2704, HF2406, HF1674, HF1579

Keywords: human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator

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• And we look forward, I know I personally look forward to working with him on the commission.
• Please, Miss B. Why do you want to be in Rad? >> Why do you want to be a Rad Tech?
• Uh, thank you for deliberating over Miss Shimata.
• Um so I'm here on behalf Miss Shimata.
• on our testimony uh in support of Miss on our testimony uh in support of Miss Shimata.<00:16:26.079

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services heard testimony on a series of gubernatorial nominations to health, disability, aging, and advisory boards. Early nominees included Pria Tay for the Kauaʻi Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, who emphasized her 25 years in the mental health field and commitment to community access to training and resources, and Ashley Mishihara for the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee, who described her involvement in the Red Hill response and ongoing concern about protecting the sole-source aquifer and ensuring remediation. Christopher Luthie, nominated to the State LGBTQ+ Commission, said he wanted to advocate for LGBTQ+ residents statewide and help improve programs so people are not overlooked, and he received support from commission member Michael Galuyo Jr., who said the commission had lacked a Hawaii County representative since December. The committee also heard from nominees to the Radiologic Technology Board, including David Wodsworth and Reena Shimata. Wodsworth said the board should modernize rules and regulations, while the Department of Health supported him and clarified that the board focuses on policy and procedures rather than direct licensing decisions. Shimata said she wanted to help protect patients, technologists, and the public from radiation exposure, and the Department of Health and several medical professionals supported her, with one witness noting that modern technology reduces dose but competent technologists remain essential to avoid unnecessary exposure. The committee deferred GM712, a nomination not present at the hearing, until Monday, March 9. Additional nominations included Judy Pike for the disability communications/access board, who cited her prior DECAP staff experience and long involvement in disability access work, with strong support from a current board member; Rick Taber for the Policy Advisory Board for Elderly Affairs, who sought a second term and highlighted his committee leadership and long mental health career; Amy Healey Austin for the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, who said she wanted to represent rural health needs and described her leadership roles in West Hawaiʻi health care; and Ed Chevy for DECAB, who stressed the importance of interpreter access and communication access, with support from Christine Pagano. The committee took no final votes in the portion of the hearing provided, and several nominees were told their decisions would be taken up later in the meeting or at the end of the calendar.

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• Maybe I missed one.
• Maybe I missed one.
• Maybe I missed one.
• Maybe I missed one.
• Maybe I missed one.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, I have personally in my past built a very large biomass facility, which was a standalone.
• Um we I have personally in stand alone.
• I think it's, um, you're missing a side of it, right?
• a side of think it's um you're missing a side of it,<00:48:11.359> right?
• >> All right, Miss Bisky. >> All right, Miss Bisky.

Bills: HF4770

Keywords: biomass, anaerobic digester, renewable energy, sustainability, energy generation

Summary: The committee approved the March 26 minutes and then took up House File 4770, as amended by an A1 technical amendment. The bill was presented as a proposal to help Liberty Diversified International and Liberty Paper in Becker plan for replacement steam and energy supply as the Shuro facility closure approaches in 2030. Testimony described Liberty Paper’s current closed-loop steam arrangement with Shuro, the need to study future fuel and technology options, and the potential use of anaerobic digestion, biomass, construction and demolition waste, and food waste to produce steam and possibly power. Members asked about feedstock availability, the need for a feasibility study, possible backup natural gas use, and whether waste heat or wastewater heat could be useful. The bill was laid over as amended. The committee then heard a presentation from CenterPoint Energy on Minnesota heating demand and electrification. CenterPoint staff said affordability and reliability are central concerns and outlined how the utility manages customer costs through energy efficiency, contracting, storage, peak shaving, and conservation. Dr. Joel Lynch presented research on peak heating with natural gas and the “missing piece” in Minnesota’s electrification puzzle, explaining that Minnesota’s cold climate makes winter heating demand especially challenging and that replacing natural gas would require substantial new electric capacity and renewable resources. He compared his work with prior national and state studies and said the analysis used Minnesota-specific gas throughput, COP assumptions across several electrification scenarios, and January renewable capacity data. Lynch summarized preliminary findings that Minnesota’s peak gas heating throughput could be up to 40 gigawatts, with electric resistance heating implying roughly 36 gigawatts of new demand, and lower but still substantial demand under heat-pump scenarios. The presentation was informational only; no vote was taken on the CenterPoint presentation. The meeting ended with House File 4770 laid over and the energy demand presentation continuing.

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• , a non-person, or a person clearly not eligible to qualify for office.
• So the question is, line 306 says they don't need to tally write-in votes for a fictitious person, non-person
• , or a person clearly not eligible.
• I have been in my personal capacity as a firefighter and EMT for 15 years.
• Clearly we might have missed something.

Keywords: 985, all

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• That's what they said, that the person broke their skull running into a wall.
• This is the facts. 3,300 missing children they captured.
• 00:57:50.880> immigrant over 3,000 300 missing immigrant over 3,000 300 missing immigrant children
• This is the facts. 3,300<00:58:05.520> missing 3,300 missing 3,300 missing children children children
• Produce papers for the crime of being a person of color in Minnesota or in my district.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If one commissioner misses, or one member of the court misses, then it brings the whole budget process
• Swanson consider whether, if that person misses the meeting and then doesn't provide the notice that
• Swanson consider if that person misses the meeting and then doesn't provide the notice that is required
• Swanson's coming in, and now it would be a fifth person.
• I want to share my personal story with you.

Bills: HB240

Keywords: tax exemption, farm products, ad valorem taxation, tax code, producer ownership

Summary: The subcommittee heard a series of county and regional government bills, with most measures left pending after testimony. HB 2097 would let counties that opt in give sheriff’s deputies an alternative appeal route for certain discipline cases through an independent hearing examiner instead of the Civil Service Commission. The author and a CLEET witness said it would be faster, cheaper, and fairer; questions focused on why the bill was needed and whether sheriffs could already use such a process. No opposition testified, and the bill was left pending. HB 4642 drew extensive testimony after the author said it was prompted by a death involving an out-of-state jail contract. The bill would require counties contracting with out-of-state jail facilities to include Texas-like jail standards and oversight provisions. The author, a former detainee held in Louisiana, his wife, and a Texas Jail Project advocate described poor conditions, lack of accountability, and multiple deaths of Texans housed out of state. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards director said five counties are currently housing 1,251 Texas inmates out of state, mostly because of staffing shortages, and said the bill would give the commission more authority and oversight. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4350, which would allow peace officers to request redaction of personal information from online real property records. Supporters said officers face retaliation risks and should have protections similar to judges and other officials; a title industry witness cautioned that redaction should not compromise the integrity of land records. The bill was left pending. HB 3687 would require county fire marshals in counties over 100,000 to meet specified training and certification standards, and HB 4105 and HB 4205 would give Harris County preferences in construction contracting and require pay parity for comparable law enforcement ranks within the county, respectively; all drew support from county officials and were left pending. HB 5403 would repeal a special rule requiring Dallas and Tarrant county sheriffs to get commissioners court approval for commissary disbursements, and it was also left pending. Later, HB 4462 would let elected county officials in large counties choose outside counsel in civil cases involving them, rather than relying solely on the county attorney. Supporters argued this would reduce conflicts of interest and protect officials’ reputations; questions centered on who qualifies and whether it could conflict with county interests. Finally, HB 240 would restore a five-member quorum requirement for Harris County tax levies, effectively requiring all commissioners to be present before a new tax rate can be adopted; supporters framed it as a taxpayer protection, while the Conference of Urban Counties opposed it as giving one member a de facto veto and potentially disrupting the budget process. Both bills were left pending.