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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Regarding waste management, I support reducing waste generation.
• So that's a generalization of the issue.
• I'm General Counsel for Joe Materials.
• Generation, power generation purposes.
• . where it's generated.

Bills: HB573, HB1499, HB1768, HB3071, HB3249, HB3866, HB4112

Keywords: environmental enforcement, legislative oversight, inspection, concrete plants, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental product declaration, grant program, ready-mixed concrete, manufacturers, sustainability, concrete plant, concrete batch plant, wet batching, dry batching, central mixing, standard permit, TCEQ, environmental regulation, air quality, construction permit

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• $1.7 billion to the general fund, a $164.6 million increase from FY26, and distributions from that fund
• That's just a general idea.
• I think that's just a general idea of what we're envisioning at the moment, but I think you're spot on
• She'll be a third-generation teacher.
• No, they're off in general. All right, so I did see some folks that had joined us online.

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation on strategic resource management in public education. LESC staff and PED officials argued that New Mexico has increased school funding, but local budgeting and planning remain fragmented and overly compliance-driven. They described long-term pressures including declining enrollment, rising special education costs, falling cash balances, changes in federal funding, and leadership turnover, and said schools need more intentional multi-year planning tied to student outcomes. They also outlined the many disconnected planning requirements schools must complete, compared New Mexico’s current approach with Ohio’s three-year budget forecasting model, and recommended continuing multi-year appropriations, adding $2.5 million for state grants in the unified application, and directing LESC, LFC, and PED to develop a long-term financial planning proposal. PED said it is working to reduce administrative burden through school accreditation, a unified application for federal and state funds, and internal alignment of guidance and coaching, with pilot schools reporting time savings and better alignment. Members raised concerns about four-day school weeks, the burden on small districts, the need for outcomes and return on investment, and whether the state should move toward a two-year or three-year planning cycle; staff clarified that the proposal was to streamline or eliminate redundant requirements, not add another layer. The committee then received an update on the Educator Fellows program. PED described it as a Grow Your Own pipeline that employs candidates as supplemental educational assistants while they work toward licensure, providing salary, benefits, paid leave, mentoring, and coursework support. Officials said the program helps address teacher shortages, improves student-to-teacher ratios, increases workforce diversity, and supports the Martinez-Yazzie action plan. They reported 370 current fellows across 86 LEAs and about 180 schools, with many fellows being people of color, first-generation college students, or second-career educators; roughly 85 are expected to become certified this year. A local HR director from Belen testified that the program has been especially valuable in small communities, where fellows are already rooted in the community and several have moved into teaching roles. Members asked about high school recruitment, tuition, retirement and benefits, the relationship to the Higher Education Department’s Grow Your Own scholarship, and the role of university partners. PED said fellows choose among accredited higher education partners, the program is separate from the scholarship but complementary, and the state is also building an apprenticeship model and seeking to expand the program to more LEAs, though some districts are on a waiting list because of funding and local match requirements.

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• Generally, I want to thank all staff on behalf of all of us for all the work that they do.
• On the HTC team is Lily Garvins, Azeem Edwards, our general counsel, Irma Reyes.
• I want to thank our Progressive Caucus who... who daily distributed and studied every bill, including
• House Resolution 1505 commends the House… General Clark, Jennifer Teague and Duran and her staff for
• From all three branches of government as provided in the General Appropriations Act.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• General. I wanted to come back here because we've talked about this in the past.
• I believe the answer generally is yes, but I think it's...
• The younger members of Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2020, which would make the oldest one
• Does the general lady yield for questions? I do. The general lady yields for questions.
• General, for what purpose do you rise? You'll yield for questions?

Bills: HCR158, HCR159, HCR160, HCR161, HCR162, HCR163, HCR164, HR174, HR427, HR790, HR810, HR857, HR866, HR882, HR883, HR962, HR966, HR1001, HR1045, HR1085, HR1097, HR1127, HR1138, HR1141, HR1150, HR1152, HR1292, HR1296, HR1304, HR1305, HR1306, HR1308, HR1309, HR1310, HR1311, HR1312, HR1313, HR1315, HR1317, HR1318, HR1320, HR1321, HR1322, HR1323, HR1324, HR1325, HR1327, HR1328, HR1329, HR1330, HR1331, HR1332, HR1333, HR1334, HR1335, HR1338, HR1340, HR1341, HR1342, HR1343, HR1344, HR1345, HR1346, HR1347, HR1348, HR1349, HR1352, HR1353, HR1354, HR1355, HR1358, HR1359, HR1360, HR1361, HR1362, HR1363, HR1364, HR1365, HR1366, HR1368, HR1369, HR1370, HR1380, HR1383, HR1384, HR1385, HR1386, HR1387, HR1388, HR1389, HR1390, HR1392, HR1393, HR1396, HR1397, HR1398, HR1399, HR1400, HR1402, HR1403, HR1404, HR1405, HR1406, HR1407, HR1408, HR1409, HR1410, HR1411, HR1412, HR1413, HR1414, HR1415, HR1417, HR1418, HR1419, HR1420, HR1421, HR1422, HR1424, HR1425, HR1426, HR1427, HR1428, HR1429, HR1430, HR1431, HR1432, HR1433, HR1434, HR1435, HR1436, HR1437, HR1438, HR1440, HR1441, HR1442, HR1443, HR1444, HR1445, HR1447, HR1448, HR1449, HR1450, HR1452, HR1453, HR1454, HR1455, HR1456, HR1458, HR1459, HR1460, HR1461, HR1462, HR1463, HR1464, HR1465, HR1466, HR1467, HR1469, HR1470, HR1471, HR1472, HR1473, HR1475, HR1477, HCR132, HCR154, HR17, HR49, HR170, HR275, HR355, HR356, HR364, HR369, HR672, HR690, HR755, HR756, HR759, HR762, HR763, HR781, HR785, HR848, HR1240, HR1265, HR1303, HR1307, HR1314, HR1316, HR1319, HR1326, HR1336, HR1337, HR1350, HR1351, HR1367, HR1371, HR1372, HR1373, HR1374, HR1375, HR1376, HR1377, HR1378, HR1379, HR1382, HR1391, HR1395, HR1451, HR1457, HR1468, HR1474, HR1476, SB1637, SB2878, HB2885, HB2017, HB5246, SB8, SB2308, SB1405, HB 119, SB3059, SB15, SB568, SB2900, HB3642, HB3909, SB268, HB493, SB2217, HB2516, SB650, HB2963, SB1610, HB705, SB2972, SB1540, HB40, SB2753, SB1660, SB2024, HB1545, HB46

Keywords: World War II, V-J Day, Victory over Japan Day, Japan surrender, atomic bomb, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, USS Missouri, Douglas MacArthur, Harry S. Truman, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Potsdam Conference, Pacific Theater, Greatest Generation, veterans, military history, commemoration, concurrent resolution, Texas Legislature

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• And then phase two, the general idea there is the more focus is more on efficacy.
• and benefits that I think it'll bring to patients and to citizens in general.
• and benefits that I think it'll bring to patients and to citizens in general.
• Or, yes, or in general.
• researchers to develop and distribute researchers to develop and distribute these<02:52:22.399><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• that these grant programs prioritize communities, rural communities, that define for funds of distribution
• 26:58.360> of communities that define for funds of communities that define for funds of distribution
• . distribution. distribution.
• 31:17.760> AI search every every every AI search every every every AI uh<01:31:19.520> generated
• answer you can search every uh generated answer you can search every state.<01:31:23.200> I<01

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 3 March, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1622, a strike-all amendment to create a pilot program for certain small-community hospitals to receive limited certificate-of-need exemptions. The bill would allow qualifying hospitals to open a geriatric psychiatric unit without a CON, permit each hospital one additional CON exemption for a service otherwise requiring one, cap dialysis-unit exemptions at eight hospitals, continue existing moratoriums with periodic Department of Health review, allow facilities in Issaquena or Humphreys Counties under limited conditions, and add a loser-pays rule for unsuccessful CON court challenges. Technical corrections were made, the strike-all amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported do pass as amended by voice vote. The committee then moved to House Bill 942, where Senator McMahan offered an amendment to allow a Lee County chiropractor to advertise as a neurologic chiropractor and list related credentials. Members questioned whether chiropractic neurology is recognized in Mississippi and raised concerns about the practitioner’s prior discipline by the board, but the chair ruled the amendment germane. The amendment failed on voice vote, and the bill itself then passed and was reported to the floor. The committee next considered House Bill 1034, but no amendment was offered. It then took House Bill 479 off the table. That bill extends the temporary licensing period for psychology and marriage-and-family-therapy boards from 30 to 60 days to allow more time for criminal background checks. Senator Blackwell offered a clarifying amendment to make clear that temporary licenses must be revoked if required background checks or other licensure requirements are insufficient, and that the temporary license does not replace the underlying education, training, and examination requirements. The amendment was adopted and the bill was reported do pass as amended. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1067, the Rural Health Transformation Program. Senator Hickman explained that the bill would require procurement procedures and reporting for the state’s rural health transformation funds, prioritize projects tied to the original application, and direct funds toward rural and underserved areas such as health professional shortage areas, low-income counties, and places without hospitals. Senators questioned whether the added state rules would layer on top of existing federal requirements and whether the bill could slow distribution or invite litigation, but supporters said it was meant to add transparency and guardrails rather than change the federal program. The bill was discussed at length, but the transcript ends before a final vote on HB 1067.

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• You can also get money out of the general fund by just passing an appropriation bill.
• gets reimbursed out of the state general gets reimbursed out of the state general funds<01:10:06.400
• <01:11:04.320> You<01:11:04.560> can money out of the general fund.
• You can money out of the general fund.
• <01:11:05.840> fund also get money out of the general fund also get money out of the general

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 25 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer by Reverend Max Smith of Jesus Name Tabernacle in Florence, and then led the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber quickly dispensed with the reading of the journal and committee reports, and then spent much of the morning recognizing guests, including multiple FFA groups, the Mississippi FFA state officer team, the Mississippi Food Bank Collaborative, optometrists visiting for Optometry Day, and representatives from engineering and fire service organizations. On the calendar, the Senate took up several finance-related bills. Senate Bill 2824, extending deadlines related to renewable energy fee-in-lieu agreements and construction start dates, was explained and adopted, then passed by use of the morning roll call with three no votes and one present. Senate Bill 2867, revising the income tax credit for employer-provided dependent child care or child care stipends, was explained as a targeted, capped credit for actual employer spending on licensed child care; it was adopted and passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 3109, clarifying that a nonprofit leasing and managing LaFleur’s Bluff State Park land is not subject to ad valorem taxes on state-owned park land, was adopted and passed by morning roll call with one no vote. The Senate also considered Senate Bill 2840, which would provide a 75% rebate or sales tax credit related to inventory taxes and eliminate local privilege taxes. After extended discussion, the committee substitute was adopted, a reverse repealer amendment was added, and the bill passed by morning roll call with one no vote. Senators discussed the burden of inventory taxes on retailers and the need for more data before fully implementing the proposal. Finally, Senate Bill 2868, creating a tax credit tied to employer contributions for individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRAs), was introduced and explained as a way to encourage employer-supported health coverage for small and midsize businesses; the transcript cuts off during the explanation before final action on that bill.

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• <00:07:19.120> fund have an impact on the general fund have an impact on the general fund
• This would not have an impact on the general fund.
• This would not have an impact on the general fund.
• So, I don't see general at some point.
• General levies are going up for counties.

Bills: HF3403, HF2687, HF2381

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords

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• I believe copies are being printed and will be distributed shortly.
• Uh this is b b b distributed uh shortly.
• So generally for those other Okay. Yeah.
• Uh generally director John thank you.
• And so that's generally the the bienium.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:25:44.000> of<00:25:44.240> our efficient distribution of our efficient distribution
• That generic is not available as a preferred product from our wholesaler.
• <00:50:59.200> That<00:50:59.440> generic<00:50:59.920> is or one specific generic
• That generic is or one specific generic.
• So that was a or generations to come.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Older participants are concerned with preserving natural resources for younger generations and introducing
• <00:04:59.120> and resources for younger generations and resources for younger generations
• Legacy funds are distributed by a statutorily defined formula, so 90% of those funds are distributed
• Legacy funds are distributed by a statutorily defined formula, so 90% of those funds are distributed
• <01:30:56.520> of<01:30:56.840> uh and you know generations of uh and you know generations

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:51:40.359> of question is about the distribution of question is about the distribution
• the testimony of the Attorney General the testimony of the Attorney General the<01:35:18.000>
• any new money that can help um generate any new money that can help um generate some<02:14:59.400
• as a starting point I think generally as a starting point I think generally when<02:31:09.200>
• a ultimately a revenue generator a ultimately a revenue generator um<02:40:39.880> but<02

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• If the Attorney General right now and previous Attorneys General have all been more than willing to go
• Tell the Attorney General, we want you to do this.
• I would rather see the Attorney General be that person.
• I'd much rather see Congress contemplate something for the Attorney General if the Attorney General refuses
• . ...General as a deceptive trade practice.

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

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• result of the advance of generative result of the advance of generative generative<00:59:52.880>
• <02:25:58.000> funds of our general all of our general funds of our general all of our general
• general fund.
• <02:33:41.439> general that, you're taking general general that, you're taking general general
• than general fund.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• <00:51:09.920> idea by any other states and uh general idea by any other states and uh general
• <00:51:49.079> concern action um those are General concern action um those are General concern
• They distribute it to us. We distribute it to the parents.
• They distribute it to us. We distribute it to the parents.
• example as an attorney we generally example as an attorney we generally design<04:10:16.439>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The rule incorporates legislative changes enacted by the General Assembly.
• The exemption for general work requirements was also updated for compliance.
• These changes generally implement those recommendations that were made by Acos.
• I am the general counsel of the State Insurance Department.
• Could I ask that you reach out to our Surgeon General? Absolutely. Dr.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• amended be placed on the general amended be placed on the general register<00:07:54.479> those
• <00:10:32.000> crime sexual assault Advocates General crime sexual assault Advocates General
• Revenue without going to the general Revenue without going to the general fund<01:38:36.480>
• amended be placed on the general amended be placed on the general register<01:41:03.599> all<
• makes it problematic uh for Generations makes it problematic uh for Generations labor<02:10:43.639

Bills: HF1082, HF1042, HF1295, HF1686, HF1998, HF1775, HF1163

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers, law enforcement oversight, Minnesota National Guard, U.S. armed forces, military installation, armory, air base

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• Um and this the office, general public.
• It goes right into the City of Nashua's general fund.
• right into the city of Nashua's general right into the city of Nashua's general fund.<01:51:03.760
• of food to distribute to the public.<02:00:11.960> Okay.
• The industry in general. Um, again, we didn't see a lot of it.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So the price is set because of international amounts and distribution and things that are beyond the
• .sending the message that we support the policies that put us here in the first place, which was generated
• great-great-grandfather, Swiftwater Bill Waters, who settled in Humboldt County in the 1800s, to generations
• Holman, generations of firefighters, Generations of firefighters who followed were able to serve in integrated

Summary: The Senate convened with a roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized the YMCA’s 175th anniversary through floor remarks highlighting its long history of community service, youth programs, child care, and civic engagement. The body then moved through routine messages and appointments, confirming three gubernatorial appointments: former Judge Frank Darnell Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edgar to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission. On third reading, senators debated and adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, which opposes the federal offshore oil and gas leasing proposal off California and calls for California to be removed from the plan and for stronger environmental review and public participation. Supporters emphasized coastal protection and climate goals, while opponents argued the state faces energy supply and affordability problems and needs more domestic production. The resolution passed by roll call. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 118, urging full release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation files to promote transparency and accountability for survivors, and Senate Resolution 99, declaring April 21, 2026, California Agriculture Day and recognizing the state’s agricultural production, farmworkers, and climate-smart practices. The final major item was Senate Resolution 100, designating April 16, 2026, as Breaking the Silence Day of Awareness to raise awareness of child sexual abuse, support survivors, and expand prevention and mandated reporter training. The author and supporters spoke about the prevalence of abuse, the importance of reporting, and survivor support; the resolution was adopted unanimously. The Senate then lifted the calls and confirmed the earlier appointments, adopted the consent calendar, announced upcoming budget subcommittee meetings, and adjourned in memory of Rob Trice and Alwyn Ben Holman. The session ended with notice that the next floor session would be Monday, April 27, 2026, with Denim Day observed that day.