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• Supporting libraries means supporting the largest source of reading in the United States.
• As one of the first libraries in the state to offer digital content, Rochester Public Library has a long-standing
• As one of the first libraries in the As one of the first libraries in the state<00:13:01.760><c> to</
• Libraries are to the libraries today.
• He said when they give state dollars, taxpayer dollars, to publicly funded libraries, it is well within

Bills: HF3698, HF4243, HF4239, HF4241, HF4242, HF4240

Keywords: libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, campaign finance, elections, political contributions, disclosure, reporting thresholds, economic interest statements, financial disclosure, ethics, public officials, local officials, metropolitan governmental unit, metropolitan area, candidate filings, principal campaign committee, political committee

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• </c> chapters across the state of Alabama. chapters across the state of Alabama.
• </c> Day at the Alabama State Capital. Day at the Alabama State Capital.
• </c> library boards. library boards.
• While libraries used to be just libraries, and now we brought politics into libraries, and now we got
• </c> who on my library board. who on my library board.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then adopted the previous day’s journal and excused absent senators. The chamber recognized visiting members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and adopted a Senate resolution designating February 10, 2026, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the Alabama State Capitol. Senators offered remarks praising the fraternity’s service, civic outreach, and historical significance, and the House later sent over a matching resolution, which the Senate adopted. The Senate also heard a Black History Month presentation highlighting Benjamin Banneker, Dr. Charles Drew, Ralph Bunche, and Carter G. Woodson. The Senate then processed a large number of House messages and confirmations. House bills and resolutions were referred to committees, including measures on juvenile offenders, administrative rules, state income tax, local legislation, ad valorem tax, multi-member boards, license plates, criminal procedure, and food banks. The Senate confirmed several appointments, including multiple Alabama Army National Guard promotions, Mike Suo to the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees, and Christy Andrews to the Alabama Securities Commission, each by roll call with no opposition. In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted numerous commemorative and honorary resolutions, including observances for National Blood Donor Month, Diabetes Month, Booker T. Washington Day, the Alabama Community College Football Study Commission, and recognitions for individuals and organizations such as the Baldwin County Fair, Sheriff Derek Cunningham, William Riley Hawkins Jr., and Clifford Ray Miller. Senator Barfoot’s resolution urging federal funding for the state logging efficiency grant fund was adopted after adding all senators as co-sponsors, and a resolution honoring Sheriff Derek Cunningham was read at length and adopted. The Senate also adopted the Rules Committee’s special order calendar for the next legislative day, which prioritized several bills on libraries, taxation, retired state employees, municipalities, transportation, coal-impacted communities, income tax, the Alabama Space Authority, cosmetology and barbering, security, entertainment incentives, and health. In local legislation, the Senate passed several local bills, including measures for Mobile County, class 2 municipalities, public transportation, Jefferson County, and the town of Morris.

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• So the hope is that libraries across the country, states across the country, are coming together to build
• I mean, you say uh no libraries in the state can enter into any contracts that have any of these elements
• You know, um they'll go to other vendors and other states that don't have this, and our libraries will
• </c><00:54:05.040><c> in</c><00:54:05.120><c> the</c><00:54:05.200><c> state</c> ask how many libraries
• in the state ask how many libraries in the state there's<00:54:05.720><c> hundreds</c><00:54:06.640>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Todd Lakey, State Senator for District 23.
• Faced with the threat of lawsuits, many libraries, especially small and rural libraries, will have little
• Faced with the threat of lawsuits, many libraries, especially small and rural libraries, will have little
• The Community Library Network has restricted The Community Library Network has restricted books with
• Todd Lakey, State Senator from District 23.

Keywords: 989, all

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• Uh, Stacy Aldrich, Hawaii State Public Library. and underserved communities in the state and underserved
• State Library Systems or that the Hawaii State Library Systems or the<00:04:31.440><c> HSPLS</c><00:
• I mean, you have 51 libraries across the state.
• </c><00:10:08.959><c> you</c><00:10:09.120><c> have</c> libraries across the state. you have libraries
• </c> beyond libraries and look at all state beyond libraries and look at all state facilities,<00:13:

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Government Operations Committee heard Governor’s Message 663, reappointing Corey Schaefer to the 911 Board for a term ending June 30, 2026. Schaefer described his telecommunications background and five years of service on the board, including recent election as chair. There was no opposition, and the committee recommended advise and consent; the recommendation was adopted with one member excused. The committee then took up a resolution asking the Comptroller and DAGS to work with the Hawaii State Public Library System to identify rural and underserved communities needing better telecommunications access for participation in the legislative process. Testimony from library and disability advocates supported the goal, but members raised concerns that the measure was too broad and unclear about the actual problem, whether libraries already had sufficient broadband and equipment, and whether the focus should be on public access and education rather than DAGS. The committee deferred the measure to Thursday for a revised draft. Members also heard a resolution urging all state departments to partner with the Office of Wellness and Resilience on data-sharing agreements. The office and several advocacy groups supported the measure as part of trauma-informed state efforts, but members expressed strong privacy and HIPAA concerns and questioned what data would be shared, for what purpose, and how it would be protected. The committee deferred that measure as well so the office could work with the chair on narrower language. Finally, the committee considered a resolution urging boards and commissions to conduct annual performance reviews of executive directors or equivalent exempt positions. With only one individual testifying in support, the committee recommended a Senate draft to clarify that the measure applies to civil service exempt positions, and the recommendation was adopted.

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• </c><00:09:34.320><c> of</c> To the flag of the United States of To the flag of the United States of
• </c> municipalities throughout the state. municipalities throughout the state.
• </c> state to support this industry. state to support this industry.
• . state. state.
• </c> The state regulates timber harvesting. The state regulates timber harvesting.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So currently RSA 2011D:11 states that, and this is quoted right from the law: Library records, which
• During my research on this bill, I actually went on several public library web pages throughout the state
• </c> library web pages throughout the state library web pages throughout the state and<02:30:48.560><
• So the states that actually draw a distinction and protect both library cards and user data use different
• I think actually any state resident could get one from the UNH public library, but I'm just voluntarily

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• There are 12 regional public library systems in 359 public library locations across the state, eight
• There are 12 regional public library systems in 359 public library locations across the state, eight
• There are 12 regional public library systems in 359 public library locations across the state, eight
• Over 45 public libraries across the state have identified a need for repairs, expansion, or new construction
• Over 45 public libraries across the state have identified a need for repairs, expansion, or new construction

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 17-year-old to get a library card.
• When I looked into this issue further, I learned that libraries all over the state have highly variable
• Libraries can still set their own policies, such as who is liable for any damage to any library materials
• We were told to obtain library cards prior to the field trip to the library.
• often go to the library for?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The total project will be around $4 million, and a $1 million state library construction grant is helping
• The total project will be around $4 million, and a $1 million state library construction grant is helping
• The total project will be around $4 million, and a $1 million state library construction grant is helping
• The total project will be around $4 million, and a $1 million state library construction grant is helping
• </c> state grant. state grant.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> the occupation in our state as well. the occupation in our state as well.
• </c> every requirement of state law. every requirement of state law.
• </c> provide as a state overall. provide as a state overall.
• </c> as well as the state legislature. as well as the state legislature.
• </c> protecting our children in this state. protecting our children in this state.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I don't think current law is needed giving the state library the authority to do this.
• state library the authority giving the state library the authority to<03:04:12.399><c> do</c><03:04:12.479
• So I'm not even sure why in the beginning we even granted the state library and the authority to do that
• So I'm not even sure why in the beginning we even granted the state library the authority to do that.
• So I'm not even sure why in the beginning we even granted the state library the authority to do that.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• quest for knowledge, supported by our Granite State public and public school libraries.
• quest for knowledge, supported by our Granite State public and public school libraries.
• the</c> Hampshire State Library first in the Hampshire State Library first in the nation<01:04:30.319
• The libraries' establishment inspired the New Hampshire state legislature to pass a law in 1849 that
• </c><01:14:26.120><c> so</c><01:14:26.560><c> what</c> Library Sciences in the state so what Library

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We're not a state that's afraid to go first.
• I want to do across the state with this.
• And it's not going over state roads; it's going across the state roads, but it's not driving down state
• Across the state roads, but it's not driving down state roads, so I think this is one of those things
• Everybody can go from state to state and it's no problem. Everybody's on the same page.

Bills: H5400, H5421, H5430, S3077, S3089

Keywords: Boston, easement, highway improvement, Woburn, Burlington, public safety, transportation, land transfer, vessel transportation, Marston Mills, Osterville, Barnstable, state highway, traffic safety, maritime regulation, local legislation, Hyannis Transportation Center, Thomas S. Cahir, Cape Cod, commemorative designation

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• I would like to know specifically if there are other states, what states they are.
• The State of Texas has a similar research security council that they created after finding broad infiltration
• So I would say we are pushing potential business out of the state and into Texas. Thank you, sir.
• Really for either three of y'all, are y'all familiar with the policy that the state of Texas implemented
• Really for either three of y'all, are y'all familiar with the policy that the state of Texas implanted

Bills: HR171, HCR49, HB632, HB1084, SB310, SB351, SB399

Keywords: HR171, House Resolution 171, M.J. Foster Promise Program, TOPS-Tech, TOPS Tech Award, Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCATCS, financial aid, scholarship, workforce development, career training, technical education, vocational education, postsecondary credential, associate degree, industry-based credential, high-demand jobs, high-wage occupations

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• This makes the state contribution.
• The state housing what we know works.
• </c><00:13:31.760><c> funded</c> long-term success of state funded long-term success of state funded
• </c><00:32:24.559><c> and</c> college students across the state and college students across the state
• </c> leading the Becker Bulldogs to the state leading the Becker Bulldogs to the state tournament.<00

Bills: HF2740, HF2901, HF4443, HF3943

Keywords: affordable housing, housing finance, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, low-income housing tax credit, LIHTC, Section 42, compliance period, housing stability, rental housing, affordable rental housing, homelessness, housing insecurity, housing supply, preservation, recapitalization, distressed properties, regulatory relief, local affordable housing aid, Interagency Council to End Homelessness

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• Witnesses who come to testify will be given three minutes to speak before the committee unless otherwise stated
• We service about 60% of the long-term care patients in the state of Louisiana.
• It's what this is, to bring it in line in the state of Louisiana with what's already in federal law,
• Most states that have already adopted this have drives to donate bags as well.
• The success of this in other states has been that people have been donating bags and boxes and tents

Bills: HB184, HB235, HB546, HB557, HB584, HB747, HB902, HB930

Keywords: charitable pharmacy, healthcare fees, outpatient prescription, exemption, Louisiana Department of Health, sewerage systems, individual systems, community systems, local governance, legislation, installation regulations, protective custody, peace officers, mental health, emergency medical services, involuntary admission, long-term care, healthcare, pharmacy, residents

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• State your name for the record after you adjust the table.
• Their analysis anticipates a state cost of $1.8 million in general fund.
• In the state of Arizona, 89% of women initiate breastfeeding at the time of birth.
• Robinson, how this works: state your name for the record, who you're representing.
• state the reason for any denial or approval.

Bills: HB2051, HB2324, HB2439, HB2457, HB2686, HB2837, HB2875, HB2953

Keywords: AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, HB2324, fire code, fire marshal, state fire marshal, municipalities, cities and towns, county-owned buildings, county buildings, intergovernmental agreement, IGA, fire inspection, occupancy certificate, building inventory, local government, county government

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• ><00:17:04.079><c> state</c><00:17:04.520><c> routinely</c> and the state routinely and the state routinely
• . 20 states have believe in regulations. 20 states have done<00:48:16.520><c> so.
• </c> other states? other states?
• </c> any other state? Representative Finke. any other state? Representative Finke.
• ><c> state</c><01:18:41.800><c> powers</c> quintessentially state uh state powers quintessentially state

Bills: HF3771, HF3658, HF3453, HF3358, HF1775

Keywords: disaster assistance, contingency account, Minnesota emergency management, public safety, state disaster aid, FEMA, federal cost-share, emergency relief, natural disaster, budget report, appropriations report, management and budget, local governments, utility cooperatives, public works, infrastructure repair, chapter 12B, chapter 12A, emergency management, disaster recovery

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• </c><00:04:02.879><c> of</c><00:04:03.200><c> Minnesota,</c> the state of Minnesota, the state of Minnesota
• </c><00:04:45.840><c> to</c> ofways and ability for the state to ofways and ability for the state to
• And they emboldened by by state law.
• Minnesota, along with about half of the other states in the United States, follows a cost-of-service
• Minnesota, along with about half of the other states in the United States, follows a cost-of-service

Bills: HF3458, HF3777, HF3778, HF3912

Keywords: electric utilities, service areas, Tribal lands, Minnesota statute, energy regulation, utility rates, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, ratepayer, consumer protection, affordable energy, energy affordability, ability to pay, just and reasonable rates, rate regulation, electric rates, natural gas rates, energy conservation, renewable energy