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• That may be a little deep for today, but the current legislation, as written, authorizes coverage for
• taught<00:31:48.279><c> me</c><00:31:48.559><c> that</c><00:31:48.840><c> that</c><00:31:49.039><c> guard
• </c><00:31:49.320><c> rails</c><00:31:49.840><c> and</c> taught me that that guard rails and taught me
• that that guard rails and guidelines<00:31:50.519><c> and</c><00:31:50.720><c> transparency</c><00:31

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 27, as amended by committee substitute, which would create a Kentucky Parkinson’s disease research registry. The sponsor said the substitute was developed with UK, U of L, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, and Parkinson’s in Motion to better define a movement disorder center, add Parkinson’s experts from both universities to the advisory committee, require automated reporting, and delay implementation until 2027. Testimony emphasized the need to track diagnoses and testing while protecting confidentiality and allowing people to opt out. The committee adopted the substitute and then voted unanimously to pass SB 27 with a favorable expression. The committee then heard Senate Bill 93, dealing with hearing aid coverage for children. A parent described the high cost of hearing aids for her son and the financial burden created by insurance limits, while a pediatric audiologist explained that early identification and treatment improve language outcomes and that families can spend about $30,000 on hearing aids from birth to age 18. The committee substitute removed adults from the bill and added an in-network requirement for pediatric audiologists, along with a replacement interval consistent with Medicaid guidelines and repair/loss coverage provisions. After questions about costs, replacement timing, and insurer practices, the committee voted unanimously to pass SB 93 with a favorable expression. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 153, a transparency and due-process bill concerning Medicaid prepayment review. The sponsor and witnesses from Addiction Recovery Care and Frontier Behavioral Health said prepayment reviews can be imposed with little notice or explanation, disrupt cash flow, and burden rural and smaller providers; they argued the bill would require clearer notice, reasons, and timelines without stopping legitimate reviews. Members asked about managed care organizations, contract issues, and whether the bill would conflict with existing agreements, and the sponsor said it would not. After discussion and an explanation of vote from Senator Douglas, the committee voted to pass SB 153 with a favorable expression.

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• all know, the Lammond decision was basically in effect for 25 years and continues to have legal authority
• ><00:10:51.040><c> legal</c> years and continues to have legal years and continues to have legal authority
• </c><00:10:53.680><c> The</c> authority and legal influence. The authority and legal influence.
• </c><00:11:36.720><c> Deletion</c><00:11:37.360><c> of</c><00:11:37.519><c> the</c> authority necessary
• Deletion of the authority necessary.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It's a one-time authorization of $4 million. That's how much the district can borrow.
• </c> implemented a two-factor authorization implemented a two-factor authorization for<00:42:01.520><
• find</c> spend before the authorization, we find spend before the authorization, we find an<01:13:22.880
• The conversation we're going to have, the warrant authority has a max.
• </c><02:04:57.679><c> We</c> necessary guard rails in place. We necessary guard rails in place.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• of the pesticide control and authority of the pesticide control board. board. board.
• If you have an electronic copy, I'm going to do this from memory, going west coast to east coast.
• <03:34:11.920><c> to</c><03:34:12.160><c> east</c><03:34:12.399><c> coast.
• </c><03:34:12.720><c> Uh</c><03:34:13.520><c> California,</c> coast to east coast.
• Uh California, coast to east coast.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><00:54:58.559><c> in</c> million and authorized in million and authorized in HJR92<00:55:00.720><
• </c><00:55:07.520><c> from</c> um that was obligated or authorized from um that was obligated or authorized
• The projects authorized in HR 46 are $23,857,000.
• There's a $9,000 over There's a $9,000 over authorization<00:56:32.480><c> leaving</c> authorization
• </c> there that was over authorized. there that was over authorized.

Keywords: 00:00:39 Roll Call 00:02:57 Severe Weather Damage 00:39:00 Work Zone Safety 00:47:12 Local Assistance Road Program 01:10:18 Admin. Regs 01:15:37 Aviation Impact Study, 958, all

Summary: The committee’s first interim meeting opened with roll call, a quorum, and a briefing from Transportation Cabinet officials on the Cabinet’s response to severe weather and tornadoes in Kentucky, especially the May 16–17 storms that caused deaths and widespread damage in Pulaski and Laurel counties, with an additional tornado noted in Washington County. Secretary Jim Gray, State Highway Engineer James Ballinger, and District 11 engineer Chris Jones described how crews in all 120 counties were placed on alert, how roads were cleared of debris, and how KYTC coordinated with emergency management, law enforcement, local governments, and utilities to restore access and power. They reported major impacts on roads, signals, and other infrastructure, including the EF4 tornado path through Pulaski and Laurel counties, and said KYTC also helped with debris hauling, airport cleanup, and delivery of water and meals. The officials gave specific recovery figures for Laurel County, including 1,800 loads of construction and demolition debris hauled, about 11,000 tons and 22,000 cubic yards removed, with roughly 50% of vegetative debris cleared at that point. They said all state roadways in Laurel County were reopened, the London-Corbin Airport was returned to flight operations by Sunday, and a transition plan was underway for Laurel County Fiscal Court’s contractor to take over debris operations. Gray also noted that KYTC had helped issue replacement IDs, licenses, registrations, and titles at no cost in disaster areas, and said the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund had raised nearly $1.5 million from more than 6,000 donors. Members praised KYTC staff as first responders and thanked them for their quick response and coordination. Several legislators recounted local impacts in Washington, Pulaski, and Laurel counties, including blocked roads, rescue challenges, looting concerns, and the scale of property damage. One member asked how KYTC inspects bridges and infrastructure after disasters to check for hidden damage, and officials said the process depends on the event and can include bridge inspections and checks of tall infrastructure such as light poles. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the discussion.

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• </c><00:20:59.840><c> to</c><00:21:00.080><c> transfer</c> they do have the authority to transfer they
• do have the authority to transfer money<00:21:01.000><c> in</c><00:21:01.919><c> uh</c><00:21:02.039
• </c> piece showcased how German authorities piece showcased how German authorities crack<00:57:17.000
• </c> Protection for it, and we have to guard against that thing happening.
• And it does concern me that we're not all guarding against that thing happening.

Bills: HF414, HF768, HF359

Keywords: data practices, filing fee, government transparency, complaints, public access, free speech, human rights, censorship, protected speech, Minnesota Department of Human Rights, real property, partition, eminent domain, transfer on death deeds, property rights, 1183, house

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• , both the authorizing and the review of authorizers subsequently, that is that issue here.
• But here, budget authority. And I'll let my witnesses also respond.
• Legal counsel authority lawsuit, that's number three.
• I appreciate the author for bringing this forward. Thank you.
• Appreciate the author for bringing this forward. Thank you.

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee because it initially lacked a quorum, heard a status update from State Auditor Grant Parks, and reviewed several new audit requests. Parks reported that 10 previously requested audits were underway, with most expected to be released in spring/summer and one pesticide audit still pending; he also noted ongoing litigation with Huntington Beach over a 2024 audit. He said the office had grown to just over 200 employees and could start about five new JALAC audits between April and July. The committee also noted that one Prop. 28 request was being held and one PUC-related request was moved off consent to the regular calendar. Senator Cervantes presented an audit request on California fusion centers, arguing they operate with little public oversight and may collect, share, and store sensitive information without adequate transparency or safeguards. Supporters, including former FBI agent Mike German and ACLU California Action, said fusion centers function as secretive intelligence-sharing hubs that can produce inaccurate or biased reports and may undermine privacy and civil liberties. Parks said the audit would examine the State Threat Assessment Center and two local fusion centers, focusing on oversight, legal authority, data quality, unauthorized disclosure controls, use of private vendors, funding, and performance metrics, while warning of likely access and public-disclosure limitations. The request drew sharp opposition from Assembly Member DeMaio, who called it a politicized “witch hunt,” but public comment included support from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Senator Allen then presented an audit of the Public Utilities Commission’s enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for customer-sited solar and storage projects. He and witnesses said utilities have repeatedly missed deadlines, causing long delays and added costs for schools, nonprofits, and other customers; CPUC staff responded that the commission adopted timelines and compliance benchmarks in 2020, publishes quarterly data, and is already pursuing the issue through workshops and an open proceeding. Parks said the audit would assess CPUC monitoring, enforcement tools, and reasons for utility noncompliance. Public comment was mixed, with solar advocates supporting the request and PG&E objecting on process grounds and arguing the commission’s ongoing proceeding should address the issue. Senator Perez, with Senator Fong, requested an audit of Caltrans’ administration of the former SR 710 corridor property sales and affordable housing program. They described tenant complaints about mold, pests, deferred maintenance, inconsistent pricing and eligibility information, and possible failures to inform residents of purchase rights; Caltrans said it is working to complete sales and has already closed 59 properties since fiscal year 2024-25. Parks said the audit would examine compliance with the Roberti Act, pricing, appraisals, communications, rent accounting, property maintenance, and follow-up on prior recommendations. Finally, Senator Umberg requested an audit of the Orange County Board of Education, citing transparency, litigation spending, charter authorization, procurement, and whistleblower concerns; after quorum was established, Parks said the audit would review Brown Act and Public Records Act compliance, public resource use, contracting, litigation costs, charter oversight, and retaliation complaints.

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• As for the authority data, they have changed their mind.
• You'll have to talk to the previous bill authors.
• This is TECO also has the authority to do that if TECO...
• This amendment is agreeable with the author.
• This bill would restore that authority.

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17, SB 4, SB1, SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB4

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• honest with you, this bill is somewhat confusing to me because I am trying to figure out how I am authoring
• Members, Senate Bill 1496 updates and clarifies statutory authority for the OSBI.
• Members, basically what we're doing is giving the authority for deciding who would be eligible to go
• just requires that the county put signs at either end of the open pastures and has to have cattle guards

Bills: SB137, SB504, SB1213, SB1216, SB1221, SB1224, SB1232, SB1238, SB1255, SB1256, SB1258, SB1264, SB1266, SB1325, SB1441, SB1448, SB1450, SB1460, SB1496, SB1543, SB1589, SB1597, SB1621, SB1655, SB1679, SB1687, SB1716, SB1730, SB1733, SB1769, SB1921, SB1932, SB1936, SB1980, SB2011, SB2030, SB2084, SB2112, SB2170, SB2182

Keywords: electronic monitoring, Department of Corrections, criminal justice, rehabilitation, public safety, 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

Summary: The committee heard a long series of Senate bills covering criminal justice, public safety, family law, and administrative changes. Measures discussed included penalties for impersonating a notary or law enforcement officer, consolidating DUI charges, allowing motor carriers to represent themselves at Corporation Commission hearings, drone trespass penalties over critical infrastructure, expanding protections for contract employees under assault and battery laws, copper theft felony penalties, raising the marriage age to 18 with no exceptions, expanding the definition of great bodily injury for domestic abuse cases, post-adoption contact for services, driver’s license and testing changes, expungement system automation delays, consumer protection clarifications, gambling penalty updates, OSBI authority and fee changes, gift card protections, medical parole eligibility decisions, firearm transport on boats, caps on wrongful termination settlements at public institutions, GPS monitoring for certain domestic violence defendants, mandatory school reporting of inappropriate employee contact with students, expedited driver’s license delivery and tracking numbers, DOC credit modifications, drug court discretion, repeat peeping Tom and clandestine recording penalties, open pasture signage requirements, supervised visitation after DHS findings of sexual abuse, and victim notification by email from the Pardon and Parole Board. Most bills were presented by members as request or cleanup measures, with brief explanations and limited debate. Several bills drew questions about implementation, due process, costs, and scope, especially the domestic violence GPS monitoring bill and the DOC credit bill. The committee also discussed a bill to lower the age for marriage, which was reported out 10-1, and a domestic violence-related GPS tracking bill that passed 12-0 after questions about monitoring and payment. Another domestic violence bill expanding great bodily injury definitions passed 12-0, and a bill requiring supervised visitation after a DHS sexual abuse finding passed 13-0. Nearly all measures were reported out with unanimous or near-unanimous votes, including multiple 11-0, 12-0, 13-0, and 14-0 recommendations. A few bills had split votes, including the marriage-age bill at 10-1, the gambling penalty bill at 12-1, the OSBI record-check fee bill at 13-0, and the wrongful termination cap bill at 8-5. Several bills were laid over for a later meeting, and the committee adjourned after announcing it would continue work on Thursday.

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• I'm so glad to be here today while Chair Velis tends his obligation with the Massachusetts National Guard
• I'm so glad to be here today while Chair Velis tends his obligation with the Massachusetts National Guard
• An Article 5 convention could propose such an amendment, drawing a firm line around federal authority
• Authority preventing further encroachment and returning power where it belongs: to the states and to
• We had League of Women Voters testify that Congress has no authority to write laws governing Article

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs was opened by Chair Joe McGonagle and Vice Chair Senator Mike Rush, who noted that Chair John Velis was deployed with the Massachusetts National Guard. The chairs explained the hybrid format, three-minute testimony limit, live streaming, and filing deadlines, and said the committee would hear 11 House bills and eight Senate bills dealing with federal and overseas issues. Much of the hearing centered on competing resolutions about Article 5 constitutional conventions, along with related resolutions on D.C. statehood, child labor, Citizens United, and Cambodia. Supporters of H. 4692 and S. 284, a joint resolution to rescind all prior Massachusetts Article 5 convention applications, argued that old resolutions from the 1930s and 1970s could be used to count Massachusetts toward the 34-state threshold for calling a federal constitutional convention. Testifiers from Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, the ACLU, Reproductive Equity Now, labor groups, and others warned that a convention would have no clear rules, could not be reliably limited to specific topics, and could put civil rights, reproductive rights, labor protections, and other constitutional protections at risk. Several speakers also cited a recent federal lawsuit and said the safest course was to remove outdated applications from the books. A large opposing panel testified in support of H. 3888, a resolution calling for a Convention of States to propose amendments limiting federal power, imposing fiscal restraints, and establishing term limits. Supporters argued that Article 5 provides a lawful way to address federal overreach, debt, and congressional stagnation, and said the process would be limited by state applications and ratification by 38 states. Some committee members and witnesses raised concerns about a runaway convention, broad language in the resolution, and whether Congress could or should set rules for such a convention. Representative Gentile also testified in support of several related resolutions on overturning Citizens United, D.C. statehood, and the child labor amendment, while Representative Howard and Representative Tongue supported a Cambodia resolution condemning political oppression and urging free and fair elections. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• So are you asking for authority to move a young person, even...
• Are you asking for authority to move a young person, even if they've done everything right?
• Inside Green Hill, instead of guidance, I was sexually abused by a female guard.
• Inside Green Hill, instead of guidance, I was sexually abused by a female guard.
• It constrains judges' authority to provide individualized responses to kids.

Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee held a work session on juvenile rehabilitation trends and then a hearing on Senate Bill 6062. The work session featured a national overview from NCSL, DCYF updates on Green Hill, Harbor Heights, and community transition services, and local/community perspectives from Pierce County, Team Child, and Northwest Credible Messengers. The national presentation described broad juvenile justice trends, including limits on extreme sentencing, expanded diversion and due process protections, reduced fines and fees, record clearing, and changes in juvenile court jurisdiction. Committee members asked about juvenile crime trends and overcrowding, and the presenter noted that crime has generally decreased overall since 2020, though some offenses have risen in some places and overcrowding remains an issue in certain states. DCYF reported on its behavior management system, Harbor Heights opening as relief for overcrowding, Green Hill population pressures, and expansion of community transition services. Officials said the behavior management system is intended to improve safety, consistency, and restorative accountability, while Harbor Heights has added programming and family engagement but still faces space, IT, and medical-infrastructure challenges. Green Hill leaders said reduced population has improved stability, programming, and use-of-force outcomes, but overcrowding remains a concern. DCYF also highlighted an ombuds process, family listserv updates, staffing changes, and a proposed budget request for additional JR capacity and staffing. Pierce County described its long-running detention reform work, reduced average daily detention population, and plans for a new juvenile justice center, while Team Child and Northwest Credible Messengers emphasized community-based supports, culturally responsive services, healing-centered engagement, and reentry planning. Senate Bill 6062 was then briefed as a measure revising juvenile sentencing and JR placement rules. The bill would require courts to grant suspended disposition alternatives in eligible cases unless the court finds community supervision would not adequately protect the community, expand eligibility for certain sentencing alternatives, require midpoint review hearings, and set rules for transfers from JR to DOC when facilities exceed 105% of rated bed capacity. The committee also voted to waive the five-day notice rule for hearings on Senate Bills 6319 and 5979, and that motion passed. During public testimony on SB 6062, youth from Green Hill supported the bill and asked for clearer standards around DOC transfers, while DCYF supported efforts to reduce JR population but said the bill needs stronger emergency transfer language to address overcrowding at Green Hill. Committee members and the bill sponsor emphasized rehabilitation, individualized sentencing, and the need to balance community safety with better placement and services for youth.

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• to work on the incentives appropriation, to really rightsize that and make sure that the National Guard
• </c><00:18:37.360><c> level</c><00:18:37.600><c> act</c> that New Jersey state guard level act that New
• Jersey state guard level act burdens<00:18:38.240><c> that</c><00:18:38.480><c> speech</c><00:18:38.799
• To the extent<00:19:03.039><c> the</c><00:19:03.200><c> Guard</c><00:19:03.520><c> Act</c><00:19:03.679
• ><c> doubles</c><00:19:04.000><c> down</c><00:19:04.160><c> on</c> extent the Guard Act doubles down

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Joe Carol Ellis, executive director of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority.
• credit scholarship, Work Ready Kentucky scholarship, teacher scholarship, and the Kentucky National Guard
• credit scholarship, Work Ready Kentucky scholarship, teacher scholarship, and the Kentucky National Guard
• </c><00:03:40.319><c> When</c><00:03:40.560><c> KIA</c> Guard tuition award program.
• The National Guard Tuition Award is also a program, one of the seven that have been receiving lottery

Keywords: The livestream event for this meeting failed before the meeting was finished. This copy was pulled from backups and is reposted in it's entirety., 958, all

Summary: The committee met to review KHEAA’s student aid programs ahead of the upcoming biennial budget. KHEAA officials outlined the agency’s role administering state grants and scholarships, emphasizing that net lottery proceeds are statutorily dedicated to student financial aid after a literacy appropriation. They focused on the College Access Program (CAP), Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG), and KEES, and explained that the FAFSA simplification changes significantly expanded eligibility for Pell and CAP recipients. KHEAA said the General Assembly’s additional funding this biennium allowed CAP to be fully funded, and that FY25 spending for CAP reached about $232 million for roughly 72,000 students, up from about 55,000 recipients the prior year. Officials said they are watching current-year application trends closely and expect a clearer funding picture by late fall as awards are actually disbursed and enrollment data comes in. Members asked about how CAP eligibility works, the difference between applicants and recipients, and whether KTG is tied to Pell eligibility. KHEAA explained that CAP is essentially aligned with Pell eligibility, while KTG uses a different need formula and is limited to private colleges in Kentucky. They also noted that schools verify final eligibility after KHEAA’s initial review of application data. Questions about the FAFSA simplification act and federal changes led KHEAA to say they do not expect major effects on state grant and scholarship programs, though federal student loan changes may affect students, especially at the graduate level. The committee also discussed KEES, which KHEAA said has been fully funded since its creation, and dual credit/work-ready scholarships. KHEAA reported that dual credit participation continues to grow and that FY25 spending for dual credit and Work Ready Kentucky totaled about $26.4 million, compared with a $13.1 million appropriation, with transfers from Work Ready used to keep dual credit fully funded. Officials said they will seek growth funding for dual credit in the next budget because the program has expanded and now includes the work-ready component under one statute. Members asked about transferability of dual credit courses and whether students actually use the credits toward degrees; KHEAA said it does not have hard data on every credit’s transfer, but it is seeing positive trends in bachelor’s completion and more high school graduates earning associate degrees. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes.

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• He's the author of the bill that brings all of the rest of you here.
• Um, that's known and cited as the Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority Act.
• ><c> that</c><00:03:03.360><c> brings</c><00:03:03.599><c> all</c><00:03:03.840><c> of</c> author of
• the bill that brings all of author of the bill that brings all of the<00:03:04.159><c> rest</c><00:03
• And this is the board Authority Act.

Keywords: Technology - Room 216, 18 March, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• And, Lord, guard our hearts and our minds toward you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
• AB 1176, on the other hand, authored by our own Reps.
• Phelps and Cruz, AB 1176, on the other hand, authored by our own Reps.
• And I will say this session, I've been proud to author 15 bills that have passed this floor.
• A couple of them were geared toward currently serving guard reservists.

Keywords: 970, all

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• Well, I think throughout my entire career, I've seen people loving to hate on our tax authorities, whether
• Did I catch you off guard, Representative? I get that at home.
• A couple of reasons: House Bill 145, which gave the State Transportation Commission authority to bond
• Going back to 2003, the last time the Department of Transportation was authorized with bonding authority
• This means that the dust. is blowing so much that it's covering cattle guards and creating bridges across

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• It really does have guards to make sure that it doesn't become problematic.
• Madam Chair, I would move the consent item, which happens to be authored by the guy walking out of the

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• prohibition; SB 1046, telecommunications infrastructure equipment requirements; SB 1047, National Guard
• Quinn Memorial Highway; SCM 1003, campaign finance, state authority; SCR 1001, citizenship identification

Keywords: 1182, all

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• QUALIFYING FEE BY DEBIT CARD WHICH WAS LINKED TO THE CANDIDATE'S CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT AND THIS AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES
• AND I WANT TO GENEROUSLY GUARD MY FREEDOM AND MY ABILITY TO ADVOCATE FOR INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• for the Maryland Transportation Authority so that we could build the bridge, the Key Bridge, which is
• the bonding authority for the Maryland<00:44:00.319><c> uh,</c><00:44:00.560><c> transportation</c><
• 00:44:01.200><c> authority</c><00:44:01.760><c> so</c> Maryland uh, transportation authority so Maryland
• uh, transportation authority so that<00:44:02.079><c> we</c><00:44:02.240><c> could</c><00:44:02.560
• House Bill 430, Family Child Care Providers, National Guard and Military Reserve Members, Substitute

Keywords: House streaming session for Thursday, March 5, 2026, 957, house, all