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• Collins' confirmation, America's national security is dependent on an all-volunteer military.
• We feel that the VA is not a social service department; it's a national security entity.
• to community-based military competent care paid by donor dollars and with almost no opportunity to secure
• timeliness, consistency, and personal nature of the care determines the outcome and whether they're secure

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• In September, we developed the components, securing national experts and technical assistance, and stakeholder
• We were able to secure a national provider to assist us at a statewide level for technical assistance
• On basic needs like food security, access to transportation, and all of those things that really make
• The burden of securing a petitioner's attorney does fall on the families.

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• They serve all of Florida's families, protect our environment, strengthen our national security, and
• Since he was appointed by President Simpson in 2020, Sergeant Kelly has worked to upgrade the security
• our facilities, many that you might not see, but they are there, I assure you, and enhanced our security
• His word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened for its organizational session with prayer, presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, followed by a moment of silence for the mother of Senator Fine. The chamber then received special guests and administered oaths to newly elected senators after reading certificates of election from the Secretary of State. Tracy Campbell Cantella was nominated and unanimously elected Secretary of the Senate, then sworn in. Ben Albritton was nominated, seconded, and elected as President of the Senate for the 2024–2026 term, and Jason Brodeur was later nominated, seconded, and elected President Pro Tempore. Both leaders were sworn in and delivered extended remarks about faith, service, Florida’s economy and education, hurricane recovery, insurance, rural communities, agriculture, water quality, Israel, veterans, and the need for data-driven, accountable government. After the leadership elections, the Senate adopted its rules for the new term and authorized the Secretary to make technical and conforming changes. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-O-RG, which establishes the joint rules of the Florida Legislature for 2024–26. A committee was appointed to notify the House that the Senate had convened for organization, and the committee later reported back that the House had been informed. The Senate then received a communication from the Democratic caucus certifying that Senator Jason Pizzo was elected Democratic leader and Senator Tracie Davis Democratic leader pro tempore for the term. The session included additional remarks recognizing Senate staff and security personnel, as well as tributes to the late John Pasidomo and a moment of silence for him. The meeting concluded with a performance of “Amazing Grace,” brief closing comments, and an attempted motion to adjourn sine die that was briefly tabled until the House confirmed it was convened and ready to transact business. The Senate then adjourned sine die.

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• We're a year into the permitting process, and we finally secured enough permits.
• So we ask: what is securing the purity? What is securing the purity?
• Yet towns protecting that right, What is secure, so we ask, what is securing the purity of the Quabon
• I do want to let you know that Environment America is working diligently to secure bipartisan support
• I bring to this testimony not only CLF's work across all six New England states to secure health-based

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing covered a broad set of environmental and water-related bills, with much of the testimony focused on blue economy and circular economy proposals, drought management, drinking water safety, flood resilience, and water infrastructure funding. Supporters of bills such as H. 987 and H. 988 described grant programs for blue economy workforce development, research, small businesses, and public education about a circular economy. Other speakers backed measures on coastal erosion research, recreational boating dredging, cranberry water-right transfers, sand mining oversight, and a voucher program for home water filtration in PFAS-impacted communities. Several elected officials and advocates also urged passage of bills to require private well testing, improve school drinking water safety, and address sand mining pollution and PFAS contamination. Water supply and drought issues drew extensive testimony. Senator Eldridge and others supported legislation to let the state, through DEP and the drought management task force, impose regional water-use restrictions during droughts and make the task force permanent in statute. Advocates from watershed groups, farms, and environmental organizations said the current town-by-town approach is inconsistent and ineffective, and they described drought impacts on rivers, farms, private wells, and wildfire risk. A related bill on private wells was supported as a way to help homeowners test and remediate contaminated wells, especially in rural areas without public water. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to allow the Lynnfield Water District to join the MWRA, with local officials saying the move would help address PFAS and other contamination and improve supply reliability. Another major panel supported a water infrastructure funding bill, arguing that aging drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems need major new investment, including support for PFAS treatment, sewer rate relief, biosolids research, and regional interconnections. Members asked about costs, funding sources, and the relationship to existing revolving loan funds; witnesses said the bill would need to be paired with future bond funding and new revenue ideas. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chairs repeatedly invited written testimony and noted the large number of speakers.

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• we put into the state's SAFE program so that those are fully secured deposits.
• we put into the state's SAFE program so that those are fully secured deposits.
• for pledging and securing Alabama public funds.<00:45:55.359> The<00:45:55.599> system
• It's not about whether or not they can really, because if it wasn't the security, I wouldn't support
• The security is there really even not about the tax thing, you know.

Bills: SB170, SB177, SB207, SB208, SB215, HB27, SB219, SB247, SB232, SB81

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• , you You know, I've registered with, you know,<00:34:24.960> employment<00:34:25.440> security
• security and I'm looking<00:34:26.560> for<00:34:26.800> work.
• <00:35:05.119> and<00:35:05.359> doing going to employment security and doing going
• to employment security and doing certain<00:35:06.000> work.
• with employment security as an example. with employment security as an example.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Social Security increase to directly fund an annual equivalent increase in the base rate while keeping
• We propose repurposing existing facilities to create secure community-based residential care models,
• A pay increase would result in job... security for those who have the passion for this type of work,
• and security for our individuals as well.
• Because I can't secure enough staff to make sure those individuals are cared for safely.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• data breach at the comptroller's office, resulting in about 3.5 million Texans having their social security
• Tax returns, social security numbers, and all this personal information goes where?
• It's crucial we instill trust in the process so participants feel secure.
• We know that school choice works for all students because secure funding goes to the families, allowing
• come together to evaluate this and provide feedback. finances, to physical plant, to safety and security

Bills: SB 2

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• <00:45:40.000> the critical a critical need to secure the critical a critical need to secure
• <01:06:34.559> about<01:06:34.880> 9,000 secure home ownership for about 9,000 secure
• The other thing about New Hampshire is that Social Security, the average Social Security retirement check
• The other thing about New Hampshire is that Social Security, the average Social Security retirement check
• The other thing about New Hampshire is that Social Security, the average Social Security retirement check

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Housing Committee opened with a public hearing on HB 196, which would repeal the Housing Champion program. Representative Matt Drew, the prime sponsor, argued the program is an unnecessary and poorly targeted subsidy, saying it rewards municipalities after projects are completed and may not be limited to new housing production. He questioned the transparency of the program, cited difficulty finding required annual reports, and noted a fiscal note suggesting the state could recover up to $3 million if obligations are terminated. Committee members and witnesses debated whether the program’s criteria amount to political favoritism or a standard grant process; supporters said the rubric is specific and that municipalities are evaluated against objective requirements. Representative Priest, Nick Taylor of Housing Action New Hampshire, and Karen Benfield of Stay Work Play New Hampshire all opposed repeal, saying the program encourages local zoning and regulatory changes, helps smaller communities participate, and supports housing supply and young people’s ability to stay in the state. The hearing on HB 196 was then closed. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 1405, a bill establishing an affordable housing guarantee program within the Housing Finance Authority. Prime sponsor Representative Chris Muns said the bill would reduce lender risk by guaranteeing up to 80% of principal on qualifying loans for affordable housing, with a cap of $30 million per lender per year and $300 million outstanding at any time. He described the measure as a low-cost public-private partnership backed by the full faith and credit of the state, and said it was identical to a prior Senate bill that had received unanimous bipartisan committee support before dying later in the process. He framed the bill as one part of a broader housing package aimed at financing, infrastructure, workforce, zoning reform, and other housing-related issues. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided. The only formal actions were opening and closing the public hearing on HB 196 and opening the public hearing on HB 1405, with testimony continuing on HB 1405 at the end of the transcript.

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• leadership and oversight for dining services, while the public safety officer will support campus security
• for continuation of an OPM differential for classifications at Disability Determination for Social Security

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Along with critical assignments and security operations and detainee transport, beyond his professional
• Adjunct professor at Rose State College, he shares his expertise in emergency management and homeland security

Bills: HB3257

Keywords: veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, 914, all

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• Adair Warriors achieved a decisive and hard-fought victory over Vienne with The final score of 34-29 secured
• remaining undefeated in the district competition for three consecutive years, and whereas the program has secured

Keywords: 914, all

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• Representatives, before you today is a bill that enhances management and security of the Capitol Complex
• safety planning, expands patrol authority, and requires reporting to the legislature to ensure a secure

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• They face more pressure, more scrutiny, and a more difficult security environment.
• and put some new demands on local election officials at the exact moment that we know accuracy, security
• jeopardizes election integrity and tips the balance too far toward convenience at the expense of security
• Massachusetts voters deserve elections that are convenient for eligible citizens, but also secure enough
• Massachusetts voters deserve elections that are convenient for eligible citizens, but also secure to

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a hearing on Initiative Petition 25-01, H.5-001, an act relative to election day registration. The co-chairs explained the Article 48 initiative process and noted that the committee must report on the petition to the legislature. The hearing focused on how election day registration differs from same-day registration, how it is used in other states, and what implementation would require in Massachusetts. Three expert witnesses testified in support of the concept. A Northeastern University political science professor said the research shows election day registration would likely increase turnout, especially among younger voters, renters, recent movers, and other underrepresented groups, while requiring planning, training, and funding. A National Conference of State Legislatures policy analyst described how election day and same-day registration work in other states, including proof-of-residency and ID requirements, provisional ballot options in some states, and the need for updated voter systems and staffing. An MIT election administration professor said the proposal is mainstream, likely popular with Massachusetts voters, and administratively workable if the state addresses workload, wait times, and system integration. Committee members asked about costs, residency documentation, use of Real ID, provisional ballots, rural polling places, and whether election day registration could increase lines or discourage advance registration. Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin and volunteer proponent Norma Shulman testified in favor of the petition. They argued that election day registration would help eligible voters who miss deadlines or move before an election, reduce reliance on provisional ballots, and improve participation. Galvin said the proposal includes a 10-day reconciliation period and would likely require additional staffing and possibly technology, but he viewed the reform as worth the cost and consistent with broader election reforms. Shulman said voters she encountered during the signature drive strongly supported the measure and viewed it as common sense. In questioning, Galvin said the measure would help voters who move within a community or arrive at the polls unregistered, and he said many provisional ballots are not counted because of eligibility or registration problems. Opponents from the Massachusetts Municipal Association and the Massachusetts Town Clerks Association argued that while expanding access is important, election day registration would add to already heavy workloads for local clerks, who are managing early voting, vote-by-mail processing, and election-day operations with limited staff and resources. They said any major election change should be developed through the traditional legislative process with direct input from local officials, and they urged caution until municipalities receive more administrative and financial relief. The hearing then moved into the public testimony section, beginning with a representative from Mass for Fair Elections.

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• It shatters a fundamental sense of safety and security.
• not only of the victim's body, but it's coupled with an invasion of the victim's most private and secure
• gone, many victims continue to live with fear, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and a profound loss of security
• A restraining order should never create a false sense of security.
• It's turned into people intimidating others into thinking that they're not secure, that they're in danger

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• You know, we think we're secure in our wishes, and something unexpected happened to my mom, and this
• The court also ordered my mother to post a $200,000 cash-secured payment for fees and expenses associated
• The court also ordered my mother to post a $200,000 cash-secured payment.
• I have a modest income from Social Security and widow benefits. This is what they're capable of.
• From Social Security and widow benefits. This is what they're capable of. This is the truth.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• our partners at the California Department of Technology and the Office of their State Information Security
• As the operator, Skyline will be responsible for the day-to-day network and security monitoring.
• Their decades of experience managing large-scale fiber systems will help ensure reliable, secure service
• enhancement efforts, and make the platform increasingly difficult to adapt to evolving business and security
• implementation services to configure, deploy, and transition from the existing platform to a modern secure

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations on several GovOps-related budget proposals, beginning with ongoing funding for the California Education Learning Lab. The Learning Lab described its intersegmental grants to UC, CSU, and community college faculty, including AI-related work and a math alignment project, and said the Governor’s proposal would move the program’s home agency to GovOps and restore $4 million annually. The Department of Finance supported the proposal as a way to improve coordination, while the LAO recommended rejecting it, arguing the projects are hard to scale, similar professional development already exists in the segments, and the state should consider saving General Fund dollars. Senators split on the value of the program, with some emphasizing innovation and intersegmental collaboration and others questioning its measurable long-term impact; the item was held open. The committee then reviewed the Office of Civil Rights proposal to implement AB 715 and SB 48 with $3.5 million in 2026-27 and $2.8 million ongoing. GovOps said the office had been set up administratively, positions were being recruited, and it would provide training, technical assistance, and complaint review related to anti-Semitism and other discrimination in TK-12 schools. The LAO had no concerns, but senators raised substantial questions about the office’s placement in GovOps, the lack of guidance while the laws are being implemented, the use of gubernatorial appointees, and whether the staffing structure matches the likely workload across different discrimination categories. GovOps said it would develop guidance, coordinate with CDE, and shift resources as needed once staff are hired, but several members said they were not prepared to support the item as presented; it was also held open. After public comment supporting the California Education Interagency Council, the subcommittee approved vote-only items 11 through 17 and 6 through 10. It then heard from the Office of Data and Innovation on a request for five positions and $1.25 million in reimbursement authority to expand digital service delivery work. ODI described projects such as reducing unauthorized EBT theft and forecasting community water system outages, and said it uses guardrails and contracts to protect sensitive data when working with vendor AI services. The LAO had no concerns, and members generally praised ODI’s small, high-impact role; the item was held open. Finally, the Department of Technology presented on the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative, reporting that 423 miles are complete, more than 70% of the network has been permitted, and about 5,300 miles are expected to be completed by December 2026, with some work potentially slipping into 2027. CDT said Skyline Technology Solutions had been selected to operate the network and that the third-party administrator, Golden State Net, would continue to support development and later help oversee operations and sales. The LAO noted the project’s progress but raised concerns about the novel three-party structure, accountability, and long-term financial sustainability. Senators questioned the legal basis for the operator arrangement, the revenue outlook, reporting to the Legislature, and whether the network will be self-sustaining; CDT said it expects revenues to cover operations over time and will continue annual and quarterly reporting. The item was left open.

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• our partners at the California Department of Technology and the Office of their State Information Security
• As the operator, Skyline will be responsible for the day-to-day network and security monitoring.
• Their decades of experience managing large-scale fiber systems will help ensure reliable, secure service
• enhancement efforts, and make the platform increasingly difficult to adapt to evolving business and security
• implementation services to configure, deploy, and transition from the existing platform to a modern secure

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• conversations while taking action for what is going to be a journey of work in so many sectors, of securing
• And we're still at our Mercados who are saying they're, you know, securing the doors, you know, so but
• Mercados who are saying they're they're they're you<00:30:24.040> know,<00:30:24.320> securing
• the<00:30:24.920> doors,<00:30:25.400> you<00:30:25.520> know, you know, securing
• the doors, you know, you know, securing the doors, you know, so<00:30:26.240> but so but so but

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of those positions we're talking about are Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, Homeland Security
• the bond proceeds will be used for the acquisition or update of technology equipment, other than security
• Job order contracts are typically used for security projects, HVAC leaks, a roofing leak.
• Job order contracts are typically used for security projects, HVAC leaks, a roofing leak.
• away so little Johnny's not learning to read with a leaky roof or an HVAC system that's out or a security

Bills: HB2040, HB2142, HB2255, HB2379, HB2482, HB2575, HB2600, HB2764, HB4033, HCR2015

Keywords: public education, adoption, sex education, parental rights, student health information, school safety, resource officers, mental health, training, infrastructure improvements, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, school district, governing board, training requirements