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• People are super creative, and so if communities want to come in, I sign every letter of an Eagle Scout
• How do we make sure that the message is spread out?
• We've got to sign up there on our website to get that van to your district. Thank you as well.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The joint meeting of the Senate Finance Committee and the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks, and Recreation considered Governor Hochul’s nomination of Kathleen “Kathy” Moser to serve as Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Moser described her background in conservation and public lands, and said her priorities would include improving access and belonging for all New Yorkers, maintaining health and safety, modernizing infrastructure, addressing climate change and sustainability, and strengthening partnerships with local governments, community groups, and the Legislature. Members questioned her on a range of park issues, including visitor fees, safety at swimming areas such as Lake Welch, security measures at parks, access for urban residents through nature buses and school transportation grants, maintenance and capital needs, event permitting, workforce recruitment and retention, and coordination around the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Moser said the department has targeted capital and safety investments at popular parks, is installing fencing, lighting, cameras, and license plate readers at entrances at selected sites, and is planning extensive 250th commemoration programming and historic-site renovations. She also discussed efforts to expand community stewardship, including partner groups, culturally specific amenities like cricket fields, and outreach through traveling exhibits and social media. Senators raised concerns and suggestions about renewable energy siting, cell service in rural areas, invasive species prevention, and local infrastructure needs. After questioning concluded, the committees voted to advance the nomination, and the motion was reported to the Senate floor.

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• I forgot to relay the message from my vice chairman.
• Did any of you read the memo this past December 2025 from the state auditor, giving you a caution sign
• The state auditor gave you a caution sign that we need to cut $2 billion from our fiscal budget by 2028

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Governor Ron DeSantis signed it on July 21st.
• I signed on as a co-sponsor.
• This bill would provide automatic instant messaging to our Next Gen 9-1-1 system, which is updating the

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• I signed on to your bill. You know I've read the studies on ivermectin.
• I, too, have signed on to it and I just encourage all of you to vote for this bill. Thank you.
• hope to hear from you later, but it does comply with all state laws, so we can be happy to send that message

Bills: SB 3, SB 16, SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, HB17, SB 54, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB192, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB48, HB149, HB192, HB254, HB17, SB54, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB3, SB16, SB2, SB5, SB10

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud

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• COLLEGE AND WE HAVE A CONTRACT WITH THEM AND IT HELPS THEM AND THEIR FAMILY AND WE DID THE COLLEGE SIGNING
• THEY HAVE THE OFFICIAL COLLEGE WRITING DAY WITH THE SHIRT AND HAT AND THEY SIT AT THE TABLE AND THEY SIGN
• BUT THIS IS SOMETHING WHEREAS WE WERE ROLLING OUT I THINK THE POSITIVE MESSAGES HERE I CANNOT TELL YOU

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Signed, Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
• But Fred wanted to think outside the box and he signed off on the idea.
• , conclusion of this one-minute message, conclusion of this one-minute message, I<02:09:17.760>
• Today, I have a simple message for my colleagues in the U.S.
• governor proudly signed legislation governor proudly signed legislation allowing<06:02:46.958>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Signed, Representative Joe Lover, chairman. >> Mr.
• Signed, Representative Joe Lovvorn, chairman. >> Mr.
• Message is one thing; the practice is completely another thing.
• That's what they signed up to do.
• That's what they signed responsibility.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Madam Vice Chair, is anyone signed to speak? No, Mr. Chairman.
• But I'm going to vote absolutely yes on this because we need to send a message loud and clear that while

Bills: HB2754

Keywords: Arizona Commerce Authority, business development, economic growth, small business support, job creation, Board of Directors, e-verify, grant administration, 1182, all

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• influence of alcohol or a controlled substance and allows motorcycle victim families to include a safety message
• or memorial signs as they...

Bills: HB227

Keywords: HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids, adulterated products, product testing, lab testing, ISO 17025, labeling requirements

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• I've never seen a silent co-author in seven years, but that was the first, because that was a Rogers sign
• We have the power to shape what this looks like for California and send a message of accountability that

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Do you have a message for him, sir? ...Hey, you know how that is.
• if that's the case, what’s the time period for the negotiations or the contract period that they signed

Bills: HB315, HB152, HB205, SB184, SB209, HB309, SB280, SB267

Keywords: sales tax, local exemption, Consumer Price Index, tax holiday, clothing tax exemption, school supplies, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, use tax, exemption, tax conformity, tangible personal property, Alabama Department of Revenue, retail tax, consumer use tax, nonresident, religious publications

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• solidarity as citizens, and that through your efforts, the great state of Texas will continue to be a sign
• Speaker, I have a message. from the Senate at the door of the House. by the Senate to inform the House

Bills: HR34, HR36, HR38, HR39, HR41, HR42, HR43, HR67, HR68, HR73, HR77, HR81, HR104, HR166, HR201, HR202, HR223, HR226, HR233, HR234, HR246, HR264, HR266, HR268, HR271, HR280, HR282, HR286, HR291, HR292, HR296, HR298, HR319, HR326, HR329, HR348, HR354, HR373, HR376, HR381, HR385, HR386, HR387, HR391, HR394, HR395, HR396, HR399, HR400, HR402, HR403, HR404, HR408, HR409, HR410, HR413, HR414, HR417, HR418, HR419, HR422, HR424, HR429, HR435, HR439, HR440, HR22, HR88, HR94, HR136, HR194, HR231, HR302, HR397, HR416, HR420, HR421, HR423, HR430, HR431

Keywords: Ramadan, Islam, Muslim community, spiritual observance, cultural recognition, Eid al-Fitr, celebration, Texas legislation, Mother's Day, family, women, honor, Father's Day, gratefulness, recognition, Diwali, festival of lights, Hinduism, unity, Veterans Day

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• I like the message speaking truth and power, you know, as I was standing here and reflecting on what
• They don't have to say why. unwelcome when they take down the signs that say that we were.

Keywords: education, curriculum, HB178, diverse history, equity, testimony, higher education crisis, representation

Summary: The meeting was characterized by impactful discussions focused primarily on education and the representation of diverse histories in Texas's curriculum. Notably, Representative Christina Morales advocated for HB178, a bill aimed at ensuring that all Texas high school students have access to Mexican-American and African-American studies as part of their graduation requirements, moving from elective-only status. This bill garnered support from both sides of the aisle, highlighting a cooperative effort to improve educational equity in Texas. Several representatives shared personal stories reflecting on the importance of inclusive education, showcasing the bill's far-reaching implications for students' sense of identity and history.

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• Lister, thanks for being here when you sign in. That's fantastic.
• We passed it out of this committee, and the governor signed it.
• And the governor's statement that came out last night wasn't signed by the governor.
• It was signed by Ben Henderson, which is fine.
• I call on the governor to sign this bill and eliminate that confusion. ...to sign this bill, eliminate

Bills: HB2011, HB2089, HB2090, HB2092, HB2477, HB2785

Keywords: individual income tax, subtraction, Arizona Revised Statutes, retirement benefits, adoption costs, charitable contributions, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, education savings

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• exposed to these contests send a message exposed to these contests send a message that<03:26:21.760
• The wrong message to our youth, as I said, the wildlife killing contests send a wrong message to our
• <03:27:23.880> to killing contest send a wrong message to killing contest send a wrong message
• Does anybody here know how long a cervid can go without showing any signs of infection?
• Does anybody here know how long a cervid can go without showing any signs of infection?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• God is sending us a message.
• We've had, I have 80 of your colleagues signed on as co-authors of this bill.
• Yeah, but you got to sign away your rights when you do that. I, I.
• But you would be willing to sign. I, I would try anything.
• I know, but you would sign away your rights to I would sign away my rights in an instant for that and

Bills: HB 265, HB25

Keywords: youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code

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• No signs are allowed in the committee rooms.
• If you do wish to speak for or against a measure, you will be required to sign up at the sign-up sheet
• ><00:06:47.800> but The way I'm going to handle this is I'm going to bring everyone that's signed
• <00:08:01.520> up going to bring everyone that's signed up going to bring everyone that's
• signed up uh<00:08:02.599> forward<00:08:03.000> at<00:08:03.120> the<00:08:03.199

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up SB 19, which would require a daily moment of silence or reflection in Kentucky public schools and clarify that students may use the time as they choose without coercion or religious direction. The sponsor and supporters, including representatives of the Kentucky Jewish Council, argued the bill is nonsectarian, intended to promote calm and focus, and supported by research and prior bipartisan backing. Opponents from the Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass said they supported the anti-coercion language but objected to making the moment of silence mandatory rather than permissive, citing concerns about the statute’s interaction with the Lord’s Prayer language already in law. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 19 unanimously with favorable expression. The committee then considered SB 83, which revises the KEES scholarship program so homeschool and non-certified school students can receive awards using an ACT-to-GPA conversion and be treated more comparably to public school students. The sponsor described the bill as a recurring measure and walked through how the award amounts would be calculated under the substitute. There was no opposition raised during the hearing, and the committee adopted the substitute and passed SB 83 unanimously with favorable expression. Finally, the committee heard Senate Joint Resolution 55, directing Kentucky public postsecondary institutions to combat anti-Semitism. The resolution would require campuses to adopt policies using the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, notify students of Title VI and state-law complaint rights, recognize Jewish organizations as community resources on the same basis as other religious organizations, take action against student groups supporting designated terrorist organizations, and collect and report campus anti-Semitism data. The presenters and supporters described a sharp rise in anti-Semitic incidents on campuses after October 7 and said schools have not responded adequately. The committee adopted the substitute and began hearing testimony on the resolution, but the transcript cuts off before any final vote on SJR 55.

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• Thank you to everyone who signed up to testify by 5 p.m. on June 1st.
• savings, not signing the deed to our house or the title to our car.
• I ...hearings were so that I could get a quitclaim signed.
• My children have been exposed to toxic messages from their father.
• Looks like everyone who signed up virtually has testified. All right.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on several Judiciary bills, with the largest portion focused on S. 1178/H. 2052 to reduce mass incarceration and end life without parole. People incarcerated at MCI Framingham, MCI Norfolk, and NCCI Gardner described personal growth, rehabilitation, restorative justice work, family separation, and the belief that parole eligibility after long sentences would better reflect public safety and human development. Speakers emphasized that life without parole removes hope and can undermine rehabilitation, while supporters argued that many lifers are older, less likely to reoffend, and could contribute positively if given a chance at parole review. Committee members did not take votes during the hearing. The committee also heard testimony on S. 1139 to restore the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims involving tobacco use, with Sen. Keenan explaining that a recent SJC decision had cut off claims where the injured person did not sue within three years before death. He said the bill would restore families’ ability to seek redress in cases involving long-latency tobacco harms like COPD. Another major topic was S. 1205, which would add abusive litigation to the definition of coercive control in domestic violence law; Sen. Michael Moore said the bill would stop abusers from using repeated court filings to harass and financially burden survivors. The committee also took up S. 1114 on automatic record sealing, with Sen. Friedman and others arguing that the current petition-based process is slow, burdensome, and disproportionately harms people with criminal records, especially Black and Latino residents. Testimony also supported H. 1965/S. 1132 on compensation for wrongful conviction, with advocates and sponsors describing a faster administrative claims process, transitional support, and higher compensation without the current cap. Sen. Payano testified for S. 1241 to expand educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults, saying education reduces recidivism and improves reentry outcomes. A substantial portion of the hearing focused on S. 2522, an update to Massachusetts’ shield law for reproductive and gender-affirming care. Sen. Friedman, the Attorney General’s office, and DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said the bill is needed to strengthen protections against out-of-state legal attacks, protect patient and provider data, clarify enforcement authority, and add a state-level EMTALA-style emergency care requirement. Committee members asked detailed questions about prescription labeling, the prescription monitoring program, attorney discipline, custody and full faith and credit issues, and whether the bill’s enforcement language could create unintended limits or conflicts. The Attorney General’s office said it would provide follow-up written testimony on several technical questions.

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• where you're going and sign where you're going and sign it<02:14:46.400> for<02:14:46.760
• out the form or whether they fill out the signed statement.
• out the form or whether they fill out the signed statement.
• <05:47:03.840> we health care it is about the message we health care it is about the message
• <06:20:39.040> up non-controversial that nobody signed up non-controversial that nobody signed

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Fraud can look like an innocuous text message that leads your elderly relative to send money to someone
• Fraud can look like an innocuous text message that leads your elderly relative to send money to someone
• Fraud can look like an innocuous text message that leads your elderly relative to send money to someone
• Fraud can look like an innocuous text message that leads your elderly relative to send money to someone
• Fraud can look like an innocuous text message that leads your elderly relative to send money to someone

Keywords: 1187, senate, all