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• And then the third largest use is capital for housing construction and preservation.
• 37.600><c> and</c> is capital for housing construction and is capital for housing construction and preservation
• . preservation. preservation.
• take multiple types of money that can be used for similar purposes in multifamily construction or preservation
• take multiple types of money that can be used for similar purposes in multifamily construction or preservation

Bills: SF2434

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: housing, development fund, affordable housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, expenditure provisions

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• Indeed, Reporters Without Borders, an international group focused on preserving freedom of information
• Indeed, Reporters Without Borders, an international group focused on preserving freedom of information
• On thoughtful solutions that support correctional professionals while preserving the integrity of the
• It preserves judicial discretion. It prioritizes rehabilitation and it puts public safety first.
• It's important to preserve judicial discretion to impose penalties that are appropriate for a particular

Summary: The Assembly Public Safety Committee heard a long agenda of bills, with several authors presenting measures focused on probation, prison conditions, public safety, diversion, and infrastructure theft. Early in the hearing, AB 1816 by Assembly Member Davies proposed allowing courts to extend probation for up to one additional year for people convicted of registrable sex offenses who have not completed required treatment. Supporters, including the Chief Probation Officers of California, argued the bill would improve rehabilitation and public safety by allowing treatment to be completed; opponents, including public defenders and civil liberties groups, said existing revocation tools already address noncompliance and warned the bill was vague and would prolong supervision. The bill was later moved on call with an aye recommendation. The committee also heard AB 2593, which would prohibit non-medical staff from interfering with prescribed care for incarcerated patients; it drew broad support from medical, disability, public defender, and justice reform groups and passed to Appropriations. The consent calendar, including AB 1927 and AB 2502, was adopted without controversy. The committee then considered AB 1538 by Assembly Member Krell, which would bar elected or appointed officials from using political power for retaliation. Support came from a student activist and the California News Publishers Association, with additional support from education, law enforcement, and civil liberties groups; no opposition testimony was offered, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2584 by Assembly Member Flora, as amended, would narrow civil liability for lawful defensive force; supporters framed it as protecting self-defense, while one opposition witness objected on behalf of labor and justice groups. The chair noted concerns about eliminating civil liability but still recommended aye, and the bill passed to Judiciary. AB 2217 by Assembly Member Zbur would rename and expand the LEAD diversion program as “Alternatives to Arrest,” broaden eligible offenses, and continue grant funding for local diversion efforts. Supporters emphasized reduced recidivism and service connections, and the bill was moved on call to Appropriations. Later, the committee took up AB 1941 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez, which would create an organized metal theft offense and a statewide data-sharing system to address copper theft and damage to public infrastructure. Supporters from utilities, cities, transit, telecom, and law enforcement described widespread outages, costly repairs, and public safety risks; opponents argued the bill would deepen criminalization and racial disparities and that non-carceral solutions were preferable. The author and supporters responded that the bill was needed to address repeated thefts that leave communities without lights, power, or 911 service, and the measure passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 2499 by Assembly Member Gibson sought stronger protections for incarcerated people and workers from extreme heat and inadequate ventilation in state prisons. The bill was backed by incarcerated workers, family members of a woman who died from heat-related causes, and a wide coalition of public defender, civil rights, and prisoner advocacy groups. Members spoke emotionally about prison conditions and the need for humane treatment, and the bill passed to Labor and Employment with strong support.

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• So, you know, they also founded a nonprofit called the Lee Hunting and Mountain Preserve, which hosts
• And so helping to preserve uh to number of partners like the Audubon number of partners like the Audubon
• ,</c><00:24:58.000><c> which</c><00:24:58.400><c> hosts</c> Mountain Preserve, which hosts Mountain Preserve
• c><00:26:15.120><c> so</c><00:26:15.800><c> helping</c><00:26:16.120><c> to</c><00:26:16.200><c> preserve
• And so, helping to preserve its long-term health, and that included harvesting timber.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with introductions and approval of the previous minutes, including a small amendment clarifying a note about “leakage” in a prior presentation. The committee then heard a presentation from Sarah Hall of the American Forest Foundation on the Family Forest Carbon Program, which she described as a voluntary carbon and forest management program for smaller landowners. She said the program provides annual payments and technical assistance, requires a forest management plan within two years, and is designed to support improved forest management while still allowing compatible uses such as recreation, hunting, and some harvesting. Hall emphasized that the program is intended as one tool among many and is not a fit for every property. She said most enrolled landowners did not previously have a forest management plan or work with a forester, and that the program helps bring “unengaged” landowners into active management. She also said the program is compatible with current use and other commitments on a case-by-case basis, and that landowners retain ownership of their land and timber rights while AFF holds the carbon rights for the contract term. She highlighted examples of landowners using the program to support taxes, family ownership, wildlife habitat, timber stand improvement, and continued recreational or business uses. Committee members asked about registry compliance in New Hampshire and the relationship between carbon markets and the program. Hall responded that AFF handles registry administration for landowners and would follow up on the specific registry count raised by a member. She explained that the program is funded through a mix of carbon market revenue, philanthropy, and grants, and that carbon credits are generated through landscape-level methodology and monitored using randomly selected plots compared with FIA data. She also noted that consulting foresters are key partners in the program and that AFF has paid more than $3 million to consultants nationwide.

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• And so, yeah, early tourniquet is key to preserving blood loss and stabilizing a patient.
• And so, yeah, early tourniquet is key to preserving blood loss and stabilizing a patient.
• Um, but certainly other forms of UPF and preservatives are of concern to health and there have been numerous
• </c><01:04:28.160><c> are</c><01:04:28.559><c> of</c><01:04:29.200><c> concern</c> of UPF and preservatives
• are of concern of UPF and preservatives are of concern to<01:04:29.920><c> health</c><01:04:30.240><

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• the paid leave premium split and add that the League is supportive of any efforts to maintain and preserve
• the paid leave premium split and add that the League is supportive of any efforts to maintain and preserve
• the paid leave premium split and add that the League is supportive of any efforts to maintain and preserve
• and</c><00:42:13.680><c> p</c><00:42:14.040><c> uh</c><00:42:14.280><c> pres</c><00:42:14.800><c> preserve
• </c><00:42:15.280><c> the</c> flexibility and p uh pres preserve the flexibility and p uh pres preserve

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• want to say again, this measure, this bill allows us to continue to manage our funds locally while preserving
• want to say again, this measure, this bill allows us to continue to manage our funds locally while preserving
• want to say again, this measure, this bill allows us to continue to manage our funds locally while preserving
• want to say again, this measure, this bill allows us to continue to manage our funds locally while preserving
• want to say again, this measure, this bill allows us to continue to manage our funds locally while preserving

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It preserves accountability for true corruption while protecting public servants acting in good faith
• Both in the amendment that's preserved and that was already included in the... Thank you, Mr.
• It covers the African American Preservation Network that we have in that chapter, and then many others
• that are listed too. ...African American Preservation Network that we have in that chapter, and then
• Ensure participation is voluntary, market competition is preserved, and agents retain ownership of the

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and memorial remarks, including a moment of silence for service members killed in the conflict in Iran. The chamber then moved to special orders and took up a series of bills, with many measures passing unanimously after brief explanations and, in several cases, substitution of House companions. Early bills included CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, which drew extensive supportive debate about the civic value of debate programs and passed 37-0, and SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force, which was amended to clarify that criticism of Israel is not prohibited and then passed 37-0. The Senate also approved CS/CS/SB 1230/HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals and firefighting foam, with discussion focused on phasing out AFFF, testing requirements, exceptions for federal aviation and military uses, and support for firefighters and water quality; the bill passed 37-0. Other measures passed without opposition included SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training, SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services, SB 990/HB 883 on protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 on nonprofit corporations, SB 560 on child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684/HB 961 on electronic signatures for salvage titles, and SB 778/HB 569 on forensic client services. Two bills, SB 432 on intoxicating substances and SB 928 on dangerous crimes, were temporarily postponed. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. The sponsor argued the bill would prevent counties and municipalities from funding or promoting DEI efforts he described as discriminatory or indoctrinating, while opponents offered amendments to narrow the bill to spending only, add an intent requirement for penalties, and preserve local proclamations and observances. Those amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor then continued explaining the bill’s exceptions, including references to holidays, heritage sites, and the Pulse Memorial, and the chamber was still in debate on the underlying measure when the transcript ended.

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• Why don't we do, I would support a Tenth Amendment Preservation Act if somebody wants to draft that up
• This bill specifically is amending our Second Amendment Preservation Act, which has some loopholes in
• act. if you somebody wants preservation act. if you somebody wants to<02:46:49.120><c> draft</c><02:
• </c><02:46:59.439><c> Act,</c><02:46:59.760><c> which</c><02:47:00.000><c> has</c> Amendment Preservation
• Act, which has Amendment Preservation Act, which has some<02:47:00.399><c> loopholes</c><02:47:00.880

Keywords: 916, all

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• We have a need to be able to preserve those officers' identities, not just the person who's actually
• A law of non-cooperation: one, protects families; two, preserves public resources from liability that
• families. two preserves public resources from<00:51:43.520><c> liability</c><00:51:44.079><c> that</
• In order to not only preserve, at New.
• In order to not only preserve, but<00:58:20.799><c> to</c><00:58:21.040><c> continue</c><00:58:21.359

Bills: HB1838 , HB1870 , HB2445 , HB2540 , HB1886 , HB1839 , HB2269 , HB1939 , HB2037 , HB1635 , HB1941 , HB1576 , HB2568 , HB2267 , HB2590 , HB2266 , HB2597 , HB2499 , HB2500 , HB2502 , HB2607 , HB2137 , HB2357 , HB1782

Committee: House Economic Development & Technology

Keywords: HB1838, Hawaii, Act 142, U visa, T visa, U nonimmigrant status, T nonimmigrant status, immigration certification, visa certification, Form I-918 Supplement B, Form I-914 Supplement B, noncitizen victims, crime victim, human trafficking, victim helpfulness, law enforcement certification, prosecutor certification, judicial review, circuit court, confidentiality

Summary: The committee opened testimony on House Bill 1838, relating to visas. Testifiers from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the legal clinic, the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the ACLU, CARES, and immigrant-rights groups strongly supported the bill, saying it would bring Hawaii into compliance with federal law, standardize and speed up certification for U and T visa applicants, and better protect survivors of crime and trafficking. Supporters emphasized that delays in certification can leave eligible survivors waiting years for federal visa access and can undermine public safety by discouraging victims from reporting crimes. The chair announced there were 103 testimonies in support and one in opposition, and the committee then moved on without taking a vote on the bill in the hearing. The committee next heard House Bill 1870, concerning protected locations and immigration enforcement. Testimony from the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, ACLU of Hawaii, educators, students, and community advocates supported limiting immigration enforcement at schools and other essential-service sites, arguing that families should be able to access education, health care, shelters, libraries, and social services without fear. The Department of Education said it had already issued guidance in March 2025 for how staff should respond when law enforcement comes onto campus, and the Public Charter School Commission noted implementation would need to occur at the school level. Testifiers said the bill would create standardized protocols and protect students and families from fear and disruption; the chair reported 142 testimonies in support, one in opposition, and five comments. The committee then took up House Bill 2445, relating to student safety and law enforcement on campus. The Department of Education again said it had already rolled out statewide guidance and described its process for staff to notify administration, verify law enforcement identification and purpose, and route matters through the complex area superintendent and attorney general, while noting emergencies would be handled differently. A committee member questioned whether the procedures were sufficiently standardized and whether staff were trained for unusual situations. Student and community testifiers supported the bill, saying schools should remain safe havens and that clear procedures are needed if federal immigration enforcement appears on campus. The Department of Law Enforcement testified in opposition to parts of the measure, raising concerns about masking requirements, vehicle markings, officer safety, doxxing, retaliation, costs, and possible supremacy-clause conflicts, and suggested more exemptions and a compromise approach. The chair reported 106 testimonies in support, two comments, and no opposition for the bill before moving on to the next measure.

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• Before you all is whether we should preserve the promise of common schools. We must.
• Before you all is whether we should preserve the promise of common schools. We must.
• Before you all is whether we should preserve the promise of common schools. We must.
• Before you all is whether we should preserve the promise of common schools. We must.
• </c> preserve the promise of common schools. preserve the promise of common schools.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting focused on Kentucky school choice and innovation, with discussion of the state constitution’s “common schools” requirement and how that has been interpreted alongside newer education models. Chairman Tipton described model laboratory schools, Gatton and Craft Academies, magnet and virtual programs, and said these options show that Kentucky has long expanded opportunity through innovation. He then turned the discussion to Senate Bill 207, which he said was designed to support schools of innovation. Senator Steve West reviewed the history of Kentucky charter schools and explained that SB 207 was modeled on a South Carolina approach. He said the bill allows a local school board to contract with a third-party entity to manage an existing school, seek waivers from certain state rules, and receive SEEK funding while also allowing outside private investment. He emphasized that the district initiates the process, that the school remains public, and that the bill includes accountability through a time-limited contract that can be ended if the school is not performing. Members asked about the difference between SB 207 and the earlier charter school law, whether schools could cherry-pick students, and whether teachers would remain district employees. West and Tipton said the new model is tied to an existing school rather than a new charter, cannot cherry-pick students, and keeps teachers as district employees. Representative Brown raised concerns that charters and exceptions could leave some children out, especially lower-income students, while West responded that the proposal is intended to expand choice for families who may not otherwise have it and cited examples from other states where similar models improved low-performing schools. No vote or formal action was taken during the discussion.

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• Under those rules, the Chair is responsible for preserving order and decorum during committee meetings
• Under those rules, the Chair is responsible for preserving order and decorum during committee meetings
• , and the Chair may ask the sergeant-at-arms to assist in preserving order and decorum.
• Smart regulation will protect kids and preserve the jobs of thousands of families.
• We're fighting now to preserve our freedom to make responsible health care choices, including access

Bills: SB 3 , HB28 , SB3

Committee: House State Affairs

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, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• arrived at a solution that encourages mutually beneficial lending activity in California while preserving

Summary: The Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions met with an initial lack of quorum, so the hearing began as a subcommittee. The main item heard was SB 972, authored by Senator Grayson, which would modernize California’s licensing rules for non-bank commercial lenders by creating a streamlined umbrella license for SEC-registered investment advisers and their advised lending vehicles. The author and sponsor, LSTA, said the current California Financing Law can cause duplicative licensing, long delays, and reduced access to capital for middle-market and large California businesses, while the bill would preserve DFPI oversight and increase fee revenue. No one testified in opposition, and no registered opposition appeared. After quorum was established, the committee took up the bill and advanced it on a 4-0 vote, with the roll held open for absent members. The committee also later took up the consent calendar, which was adopted on a 6-0 vote after the meeting reconvened. When the committee reconvened with a quorum, it formally adopted the consent calendar and then approved SB 972 on a 6-0 vote with a do pass recommendation to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The meeting then adjourned.

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• their pride in Route 66, and the proceeds go to support the Oklahoma Route 66 Association for preservation

Bills: HB3147 , HB4299 , HB4265 , HB4266

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: special license plates, Route 66, Oklahoma, funding, community support, memorial, infrastructure, transportation, Toby Keith, road designation, highway, bridge, license plates, Oklahoma State Beekeepers Association, higher education, special interest, vehicle registration, 914, all

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• They don't use preservatives over there, I found out, and you can tell.

Summary: The Senate Commerce Committee met with a quorum and held a brief organizational session. The main items were introductions of two new pages: Amanda Olson of Rathdrum, a Lakeland High School student involved in student council, FCLA, and National Honor Society who said she is interested in government and politics; and Cooper Smith of Nampa, who enjoys weight training, recently moved from Europe, and plans to study global management and international business in France. Committee members welcomed both students and asked Cooper a few questions about his time in Spain and plans to study in Toulouse or Paris. Vice Chairman Lenny then discussed the committee rules, noting that the rules packet had to be distributed on paper because of a website/system glitch affecting the electronic version. He explained that the rules would not be assigned out individually and asked all committee members to review them. No substantive legislation was heard, and no votes were taken. The chair then asked for any further committee or public comments. None were offered, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• They don't use preservatives over there, I found out. And you can tell.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Human Resources

Keywords: 989, all

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• While preserving supervision where available, removing barriers for under-resourced communities and preventing

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

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• It allows trainees to operate unsupervised if their employer lacks a registered officer, while preserving

Bills: SB1346 , SB1376 , SB2075 , SB2167 , SB2864

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Keywords: lottery, prohibited sales, winning tickets, sales agents, license revocation, code enforcement, training requirements, supervision, registered officer, occupations code, advisory boards, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, public members, occupational regulations, professional standards, massage therapy, licensing, human trafficking, regulation, Occupations Code

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• We're trying to preserve and secure the rights of the citizens of Colorado, not to make and then from
• > voter</c> prominent placement preserves voter prominent placement preserves voter notice<02:09:53.280
• Builds and preserves public trust in government institutions.
• ><c> trust</c><04:06:43.760><c> in</c> Builds and preserves public trust in Builds and preserves public
• We are unique in our government structure, and I also want to do what can be done to preserve it.

Keywords: 981, all

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• But even this marvel of architecture requires each generation to do the work of preservation.
• In that same pioneer preservation.
• She founded Goosefoot Community Fund to support essential needs, help local businesses grow, preserve
• She founded Goosefoot Community Fund to support essential needs, help local businesses grow, preserve
• historic places and rural grow, preserve historic places and rural landscapes,<00:47:56.800><c> and<

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• <01:33:51.840><c> is</c><01:33:52.239><c> relative</c><01:33:52.679><c> to</c><01:33:52.960><c> preserving
• </c> 261 which is relative to preserving 261 which is relative to preserving evidence<01:33:54.199><c
• common sense that when our very freedom is possibly threatened, that we ought to do the same thing to preserve
• common sense that when our very freedom is possibly threatened, that we ought to do the same thing to preserve
• common sense that when our very freedom is possibly threatened, that we ought to do the same thing to preserve

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all