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• Ongoing research, which researchers present on often at the... ...is true today.
• Ongoing research, which researchers present on often at the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium
• What we do have is growing credible research showing how to stretch what we already use.
• So I'm proud of the Produced Water Research Consortium.
• So I'm proud of the Produced Water Research Consortium.

Bills: HM45 , HB276 , HB300

Committee: House House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources

Keywords: Taos County, Questa, produced water, treated produced water, water reuse, water quality control commission, freshwater conservation, rural communities, acequias, Indian nations, tribes, pueblos, water rights, industrial water use, data centers, artificial intelligence, AI, quantum computing, economic development, renewable energy

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• This is a pro-safety, pro-research, pro-student, pro-community bill.
• new and relevant research relating to preventing gun violence and researching, developing, and implementing
• and relevant research relating to preventing gun violence and researching, developing, and implementing
• And that we were working with even nonprofits that may be spearheading research.
• We in no way see this bill... ...that may be spearheading research.

Bills: SB156

Committee: Assembly Government Affairs

Keywords: gun violence, firearm safety, special counsel, data collection, community initiatives, grants, Attorney General, public safety, suicide prevention, 909, all

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• and their School Information Research Services as an example of the research... ...school administrators
• and their School Information Research Services as an example of the research on student use of mobile
• Information Research Services.
• The research was actually conducted by a prominent research organization, though the name was not recalled
• We've seen the research around completion of financial aid applications.

Summary: The House Education Committee met in executive session to consider several Senate bills. On Substitute Senate Bill 5242 concerning anaphylaxis medication in schools, staff described the underlying bill as expanding school authority to administer epinephrine and related protections, and a striking amendment by Representative Marshall was adopted after a technical correction to fix an albuterol reference. Members spoke in support of broader access to life-saving epinephrine in schools, and the bill was reported out with a do pass as amended recommendation by a 19-0 vote. The committee also advanced Substitute Senate Bill 5346 on student use of mobile devices in public schools. An amendment sponsored by Representative Santos was adopted to update terminology, adjust reporting timelines, and clarify that districts may limit possession and use of mobile devices during instructional hours while considering OSPI research and recommendations. Supporters said the bill balances local flexibility with guidance to reduce classroom disruption and bullying; it passed 17-1 and was reported out as amended. Substitute Senate Bill 5841, which strengthens high school and beyond plan requirements related to financial aid information, was amended to add College Bound Scholarship identification and more explicit review of financial aid application completion. Members supporting the bill said it would help students understand scholarship and grant opportunities and improve college-going rates, though one member noted the added burden on school counselors. The committee also passed Substitute Senate Bill 6268, requiring OSPI to keep a freely accessible 20-year online record of final special education complaint decisions, and Senate Bill 6278, which codifies ongoing review of teacher and principal preparation programs by the Professional Educator Standards Board. Both bills were reported out unanimously, and the committee adjourned after reminding members about amendment deadlines for future executive sessions.

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• The research, to me, is just critical.
• When we look at research, and I couldn't agree more, research is the key.
• So we need to do the research. That is key. And that will come.
• If you remember, we started the research innovation fund. And that will come.
• If you remember, we started the research innovation fund.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, doctor-of-the-day recognition, and a series of introductions honoring visitors and groups in the galleries, including Moffitt Cancer Center, students from Lakeland Christian School, space industry guests, Kappa Alpha Psi, the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, and others. Senators also made announcements about local delegations visiting the Capitol and a session wellness competition. The chamber then took up CS/CS/SB 112, relating to children with developmental disabilities. Senator Harrell presented the bill as a major autism-focused measure that would expand screening and referral grants, extend Early Steps services through age four with a federal waiver, designate the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as a statewide hub for research and coordination, create grants for autism-focused summer programs and charter school models, and establish a microcredential for workers who serve children with autism. Senators Davis, Jones, Osgood, Duma, Wright, and others supported the bill while raising concerns about provider shortages, Medicaid managed care coverage, the need for better recruitment incentives, and the importance of research into causes and treatments. Harrell responded that services would be covered under new contracts, Medicaid would provide coverage, the University of Florida would develop the online credential with a stipend incentive, and the bill was a first step in a broader effort that should also address adults on the spectrum. The Senate passed CS/CS/SB 112 unanimously, 38-0, and then adopted a motion to immediately certify the bill to the House. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 1856 by publication, honoring the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine Thompson, with 38 co-introducers recorded. In addition, SB 1324 by Senator Simon was withdrawn from further consideration, and the Senate adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• EPA and the Office of Research and Development.
• You know, we’ve looked and there’s no research or health studies on that.
• You know, we've looked, and there's no research or health studies on that.
• I also just want to touch on research gaps.
• and being able to use that research and expand on it.

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several governor’s appointees and routine committee actions. Members approved, by unanimous 5-0 votes, three not-required-to-appear appointments: Hampus Eitsiter to the Boating and Waterways Commission, Peter Stern to the California Horse Racing Board, and Dean White to the State Mining and Geology Board. The committee also approved references of bills to committees and floor acknowledgements, each by 5-0 vote. The committee then heard testimony on Tyler Sadwith’s appointment as Chief Deputy Director of Healthcare Programs at the Department of Health Care Services. Sadwith emphasized protecting Medi-Cal access for 14 million Californians, navigating federal changes, and continuing CalAIM and behavioral health reforms. Senators focused heavily on hospital financial distress, rural access, Medi-Cal redeterminations, work requirements, provider reimbursement, fraud oversight, dental access, labor and delivery closures, and the effectiveness of CalAIM and community supports. Public commenters from county, hospital, and provider groups largely supported the nomination, citing his experience and collaborative approach. The committee voted 5-0 to send his appointment to the full Senate. The committee also considered Chris Thayer’s appointment as director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Thayer described OEHHA’s role as providing transparent, science-based health assessments, improving risk communication, and supporting tools such as CalEnviroScreen and Prop 65 guidance. Senators raised concerns about reliance on models versus real-world data, PFAS, environmental justice, wildfire and battery-fire impacts, and whether CalEnviroScreen and Prop 65 are working as intended. Public testimony from environmental and health organizations supported the nomination and highlighted OEHHA’s scientific role. The committee approved Thayer’s appointment 3-1, with one senator not voting, and forwarded it to the Senate floor.

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• ><c> innovation</c><03:36:30.000><c> that</c> supports research and innovation that supports research
• </c> Reservation for academic and research Reservation for academic and research use,<04:04:07.840><c
• </c> built a nationally recognized research built a nationally recognized research park,<04:04:14.960
• </c><04:05:02.800><c> re</c> to invest institutional researches re to invest institutional researches
• </c> Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025. Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Researchers use paraquat in mice and rats in the research laboratory to induce, or induce what is known
• </c> research and this is what blows me away. research and this is what blows me away.
• c> litany</c><00:28:27.920><c> of</c><00:28:28.160><c> research</c> there's a whole litany of research
• there's a whole litany of research researchers.<00:28:30.840><c> They</c><00:28:31.000><c> use</c><00
• c> induce</c> research research laboratory to induce research research laboratory to induce or<00:28:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'd like to also thank the research staff led by Rando Hoto, our research chief — I mean research chief
• I'd like to also thank the research staff led by Rando Hoto, our research chief — I mean research chief
• I'd like to also thank the research staff led by Rando Hoto, our research chief — I mean research chief
• I'd like to also thank the research staff led by Rando Hoto, our research chief — I mean research chief
• I'd like to also thank our research staff led by Rando Hoto, our research chief, and the supervisor,

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We use them for security, scientific research and analysis.
• Our international programs group, we have research foundation that raises funds for of the research function
• We have research foundation separate and distinct from our regular foundation.
• restricted those funds can only be spent on the research.
• Now is our time strategic investments in the research enterprise will allow further research and saw

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• As such, the bill includes a diversity of projects, from innovative research to environmental education
• As such, the bill includes a diversity of projects, from innovative research to environmental education
• </c> presentations and eventually research presentations and eventually research projects<00:08:57.800
• So when researchers come to ask for funding from us, we will only pay for their summer research salary
• not going to get paid for research.

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• research on fines and fees reforms and data nationwide.
• That same group of researchers in 2024 did a follow-up study.
• Unfortunately, the research doesn't bear that out.
• Yes, in the long run, that is what the research bears out.
• Yes, in the long run, that is what the research bears out.

Committee: Joint Judiciary Committee

Summary: The Judiciary Interim Committee met to continue its study of charitable gaming, especially the ownership of alcoholic beverage establishments by licensed charitable gaming organizations and the relationship between charities, site owners, and gaming manufacturers/distributors. Legislative Council reviewed the background memo and Attorney General’s Gaming Division explained the legal framework, including site authorizations, rent limits, allowable expenses, and restrictions on distributors and manufacturers. Members focused heavily on electronic pull tabs, asking about the large gap between gross proceeds and adjusted proceeds, how much is paid out in winnings, how much is retained for expenses, and whether the 60% allowable-expense cap is being used as intended. The AG’s office said e-tabs account for most gaming volume, that winnings make up much of the difference, and that some organizations do not use the full 60% while others may exceed it, though only the capped amount counts as gaming expense. The committee also discussed the number of gaming organizations that appear to own or be affiliated with bars, the ways those ownership structures are formed, and whether some arrangements may create conflicts or site-selection pressure. The League of Cities and the Association of Counties described the local site-authorization process and recent model policies adopted after the 2025 session. Cities said they can require signed agreements, limit games and machines, set qualifications, and charge up to $100 for site authorization, but cannot require charities to donate net proceeds or force a specific charity or site. They said the new policies are meant to add transparency and local control, though the more controversial parts involve requiring a local nexus or community connection. County representatives said the issue is mostly a city matter and that counties generally take a lighter-touch approach. Committee members raised concerns about whether local rules could unfairly exclude larger regional charities or create inconsistent standards across cities. The North Dakota Gaming Alliance said it supports the study and provided information on charities that own or are affiliated with bars, emphasizing that most gaming organizations do not own alcoholic beverage establishments. Its representative said some charities may pursue bar ownership for site stability and diversification, while others decide against it because operating a bar is difficult. He also said a ban on charity-owned bars could raise federal tax-law issues depending on how it is written, and agreed to provide more detail. The committee asked Legislative Council and the Gaming Alliance for additional information on ownership structures and federal-law questions before the next meeting. Later, the Racing Commission gave a separate update on live racing, pari-mutuel wagering, and related charitable partnerships, and the State Hospital superintendent reported on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s support services, staffing, and wait lists; no votes were taken on these presentations.

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• But where the University of Central Florida and we know that research and proven research is very important
• So in terms of research and evaluation, I am a researcher. We were started as a research institute.
• based research informed institute.
• We do like to ensure that we're not doing research for the sake of research in having thing set up on
• So as a faculty affiliate, my role is mostly research, but research, community, different things participated

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So for every dollar invested, $56 is returned in the research.
• want to slight the other research we have with the Test Center.
• So as far as the research component, that's one thing that is invaluable to us as animal science researchers
• Are you doing any research on that?
• that research, that monitoring.

Committee: House Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

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• Now, to the bill itself with that long preamble, the research and science is clear that elective cat
• We have new research that shows how harmful this is to cats, and so we should put a stop to this practice
• ,</c> committed to evidence-based research, committed to evidence-based research, uh,<00:03:28.720><c
• has made it clear that the research has made it clear that elective<00:03:32.480><c> declawing</c><00
• We have new research have new evidence.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:08:38.880><c> and</c> the other to fund ongoing research and the other to fund ongoing research
• Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
• Funding research in Minnesota borders.
• A hub basically for research.
• A hub basically for research. >> That would be great.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting focused on two Parkinson’s-related bills in Minnesota: one to ban paraquat and another to create a state Parkinson’s research trust fund. Rep. Christy Purcell said the research bill would create a dedicated pot of money to coordinate and fund Parkinson’s research in Minnesota, with Sen. Mann as the Senate author. Supporters said Minnesota should act because Parkinson’s is growing rapidly, there is no cure, and state institutions could serve as a research hub. Several people living with Parkinson’s testified about the personal and family impact of the disease, including early-onset diagnoses, loss of work, mobility challenges, and the burden on caregivers. Speakers from the Parkinson’s Foundation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation supported both bills, arguing that paraquat is strongly linked to Parkinson’s, that exposure can affect farmers and nearby residents, and that prevention and research are both needed. The paraquat bill was described as especially important because alternatives exist and the chemical is reportedly used very little in Minnesota. During the discussion, Rep. Hansen said the paraquat bill would be held over and not voted on that day because a fiscal note was requested. He said the committee would hear the bill later that day and urged colleagues to keep an open mind. In response to questions, supporters said they anticipated little opposition beyond chemical-industry interests, and they emphasized that the bill was aimed specifically at paraquat rather than other chemicals. The research bill was discussed as a possible $25 million request, though no vote was taken on that proposal in the transcript.

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• explain how if a non-resident is setting traps in Wyoming, they will be here in a timely manner that is ethical
• 01.839><c> in</c><00:37:02.000><c> a</c> In Wyoming, they will be here in a timely manner that is ethical

Keywords: 916, all

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• </c><00:05:05.280><c> or</c> that it's for promotion research or that it's for promotion research or
• That being one of them was a particular focus of mine for a possible research farm.
• a research a possible research<00:12:34.519><c> Farm</c><00:12:35.399><c> uh</c><00:12:35.519><c> so
• </c><00:12:35.639><c> I</c><00:12:35.760><c> appreciate</c><00:12:36.240><c> you</c> research Farm uh
• so I appreciate you research Farm uh so I appreciate you your<00:12:36.560><c> willingness</c><00:12

Keywords: 00:00 – Introduction 00:20 – Attendance Roll Call 1:32 – Discussion of HB 24 03:00 – Roll Call Vote 04:00 – Discussion of HB 304 07:19 – Roll Call Vote 08:54 – Discussion of HB 186 09:46 – Roll Call Vote 11:00 – Discussion of HB 315 13:09 – Roll Call Vote, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, heard brief announcements, and moved quickly through four House bills. House Bill 24, as amended by a committee substitute, would raise the audit threshold for conservation districts from $750,000 to $1 million and also clarify that temporary roads, highways, and structures may be built on certain easements if they are removed when work is complete. The substitute was adopted, the bill passed on a roll call vote, and a title amendment was also adopted. House Bill 304, presented by Rep. Ryan Bivens with support from the Kentucky Soybean Association, would adjust soybean checkoff language so the state checkoff could rise from one-quarter to one-half percent if the federal checkoff ever ends, keeping funding levels effectively the same and allowing the state board to continue promotion, research, and education work. Members asked about the cost impact on farmers, and sponsors said there would be no added cost because the language is intended as a backup to match the current federal rate. The bill passed unanimously with favorable expression. House Bill 186 would streamline rules for churches and nonprofits providing food to homeless shelters or people displaced by declared natural disasters, reducing regulatory barriers for safe, wholesome food service. The sponsor argued current requirements are too restrictive for simple food distribution. The bill passed. House Bill 315, with a committee substitute, would protect agricultural land from entities tied to designated hostile governments, while also allowing some land to be used or leased for research purposes; the sponsor noted the substitute reflected prior work and concerns from bankers about lien priorities, which he said he would address later on the floor. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then adjourned.

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• We've increased our total research expenditures to almost $200 million, driven in large part by higher
• Our commitment to serve Texas also extends be to becoming preeminent national research university.
• This achievement places us in the top 20% of research universities in the country, far exceeding the
• Strengthening our research capacity University allows us to tackle Texas's biggest challenges, drive
• The rule in border regions, as well as provide... providing valuable research in the areas of water,

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Additionally, the research measure was reduced from 11 to 7.
• for public research and public service projects, commonly known as RPSPs.
• Their research institute's enrollment is declining.
• Many do though, such as our three research universities.
• For students and research collaboration.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I have—let's go to research on that for a rating, Mr. Clayman, or Ms. Templin. Mr.
• on that for a rating Mr Clayman research on that for a rating Mr Clayman or<00:32:29.679><c> or</c><
• By providing this alternative calculation, many taxpayers can begin claiming the research credit for
• So if we want to drive growth in Minnesota, we need to drive research and development here.
• </c><00:59:25.240><c> and</c> Minnesota we need to drive research and Minnesota we need to drive research

Bills: HF4 , HF173

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution