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• veteran rights, guide families through adoptions, safeguard the elderly... ...safeguard those from disasters

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• because I lived through the 80s and it was, you couldn't get workers comp insurance anywhere, it was a disaster

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• provide continuation of our operations with the current repository and improve improvements or DAs disaster

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• do is just entertainment, but we are a Vital hub for people in need of assistance during natural disasters

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• and Game autonomy start small, such as outlawing bear hunting in New Jersey until an emergency declaration
• people and bears increased by a wide margin, and so the governor of New Jersey made an emergency declaration
• We provide direct care during emergency rescue and disaster response and provide training to animal care

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The last point I will make here is this is also a provision specifically laid out in the Declaration
• The last point I will make here is this is also a provision specifically laid out in the Declaration
• The last point I will make here is this is also a provision specifically laid out in the Declaration
• The last point I will make here is this is also a provision specifically laid out in the Declaration
• out in the Declaration of Independence. out in the Declaration of Independence. that<01:22:58.960

Keywords: 981, all

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• it resolved that the Colorado General Assembly hereby memorializes the 10th Mountain Division and declares
• General Assembly finds, determines, The General Assembly finds, determines, and<04:05:43.439> declares
• this<04:05:44.160> act<04:05:44.479> is<04:05:44.720> necessary and declares
• that this act is necessary and declares that this act is necessary for<04:05:45.439> the<04:05
• a part D on the legislative declaration a part D on page<04:06:09.040> five<04:06:09.760>

Keywords: 981, all

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• c><01:21:01.560> member<01:21:02.120> or<01:21:02.360> UND<01:21:02.679> declared
• you are a party member or UND declared you are a party member or UND declared as<01:21:03.280>
• I'm here to encourage you to vote to pass on HB 252 to declare January 18th as Daniel Webster Day.
• so it's very similar to how other bodies, including Congress, would read the Constitution or the Declaration
• so it's very similar to how other bodies, including Congress, would read the Constitution or the Declaration

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing opened on House Bill 192, which concerns the Joint Committee on Employee Classification process for state employee positions. Representative Peter Schmidt explained that the bill is a procedural step to send already-reviewed classifications to Korn Ferry and then into statute and the budget. Department of Corrections staff and Commissioner Helen Hanks testified that one Deputy Director of Medical Services position had been omitted from the bill by mistake even though it had already gone through the JCEC process, and they asked for an amendment to add it. Hanks clarified that the position is an existing classified job being converted to unclassified status, not a new position. The committee discussed how the amendment would work and the quorum requirements for the JCEC, then closed the hearing on HB 192 after no further testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 435, sponsored by Representative Don McFarland, which would clarify professional engineering licensure law. McFarland said the bill is intended to make clear that work in IT security, electronics, digital systems, computing, and software is not the practice of engineering requiring a professional engineer license, while preserving licensure requirements for fields such as civil, structural, and building-related engineering. He said he had consulted with the American Council of Engineering Companies and that the bill is meant to remove ambiguity and legal risk, not deregulate engineering. Several members with engineering backgrounds spoke in support, describing the distinction between licensed PE work and other technical fields, and one member noted that software development and regulated software work typically do not require a PE license. The committee voted ought to pass on HB 435 by a roll call of 16-0 and placed it on consent. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 210, which would create a commission to study the New Hampshire state flag. Representative Tom Corman argued that the current flag is a generic “state seal on a blue bedsheet” and does not meet common vexillological design principles such as simplicity, meaningful symbolism, limited colors, and distinctiveness. He said the proposed commission would include legislative members plus representatives of the New Hampshire Historical Society and the New England Vexillological Association, and would review the flag’s history and recommend whether to redesign it and how to do so. He also indicated he intended to add language to avoid costs, but the bill discussion was not completed in the portion provided.

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• originally defined, law included the originally defined, law included the Maryland<01:24:45.160> Declaration
• <01:24:45.840> of<01:24:45.960> Rights,<01:24:46.720> the Maryland Declaration
• of Rights, the Maryland Declaration of Rights, the Maryland<01:24:47.480> Constitution,<01:24
• So as originally defined, law included the Maryland Declaration of Rights, the Maryland Constitution,
• determination from the court case, which is also public, of the feds who are the delinquency that was declared

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate reconvened with a quorum present and then proceeded through committee reports, largely adopting favorable reports and amendments without objection. Early measures included SB 530, which funds grants for multigenerational social connection programs for older adults; SB 731, clarifying the legal status of the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council; SB 809, directing a feasibility study on a caregiver infrastructure program; SB 860, creating an Aging Resilience Fund with reporting and budget protections; SB 910, requiring insurance reimbursement for services provided by graduate-level clinical interns under supervision; and SB 972, making several Baltimore City alcoholic beverages licensing changes. Each of these bills was advanced to third reading after committee amendments were adopted. The Finance Committee also advanced SB 555, establishing a Dementia Services and Brain Health Program and a provider resource toolkit for dementia care; SB 757, creating a Maryland Local Sourcing Portal to connect businesses with local sources for tariff-impacted goods; SB 772, creating an employment training and opportunity database to help people qualify for or maintain Medicaid and SNAP; SB 792, requiring hospitals to adopt and train staff on immigration-enforcement policies consistent with Attorney General guidance; SB 869, establishing a workforce training pilot program through Commerce and community colleges; SB 905, creating an advanced manufacturing grant program through TEDCO; and SB 974, changing who may serve as inspector for the Caroline County Board of License Commissioners. Most of these bills were reported favorably with technical or narrowing amendments and then ordered printed for third reading. Budget and Taxation advanced SB 28, which would create binding arbitration for state employee collective bargaining impasses and include a proposed constitutional amendment requiring funding in the Governor’s budget; SB 466, expanding a physician preceptor tax credit and adjusting training-hour requirements; and later SB 704, concerning estate tax treatment for qualified agricultural property transferred to an LLC. SB 557, a gaming-related bill, was laid over until the end of the evening at the majority leader’s request. In the Education, Energy, and the Environment report, the committee advanced SB 35 on a state natural science museum designation, SB 166 on shellfish aquaculture permit sanctions, SB 189 on municipal drainage inlet safety requirements prompted by a child’s death, SB 242 on civil relief for service members and spouses, SB 266 on local regulation of invasive trees and tree-of-heaven, and SB 267 on a corporate rental-property registry and local housing application review process. SB 267 drew a brief question from the minority leader, who asked whether prior opposition remained and how the amended bill differed; the sponsor said the opposition had gone away and described the bill as now focused on a responsible-owner registry and an administrative review process.

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• Members voted aye, no one opposed, and the chair declared that the A2 amendment had been adopted. that
• Stum how many times he's heard a legislator declare themselves to not be a math person at this table.
• Stum how many times he's heard a legislator<01:48:33.040> declare<01:48:33.440> themselves<
• /c><01:48:33.840> to<01:48:34.080> not<01:48:34.159> be legislator declare themselves
• to not be legislator declare themselves to not be a<01:48:34.400> math<01:48:34.719> person

Bills: HF3421

Keywords: early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers, school-based experience, reading intervention, Minnesota education policy, 1183, house

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• >> Madam Chair, I just wanted to thank Katie for coming up and giving her testimony because our Declaration
• In reality, it is a professional membership association that has declared abortion to be essential health
• professional membership association<01:36:45.760> that<01:36:46.000> has<01:36:46.159> declared
• <01:36:46.560> abortion association that has declared abortion association that has declared

Bills: HB0003, HB0117, HB0041

Keywords: pregnancy centers, abortion, pro-life, healthcare, women's rights, state regulation, civil rights, freedom of speech, informed consent, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, law enforcement, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, 916, all

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• Uh, the governor for Texas actually declared a state of emergency because of this parasite.
• Uh the governor for Texas<00:34:57.040> actually<00:34:57.359> declared<00:34:57.680>
• > a<00:34:57.839> state<00:34:58.000> of Texas actually declared a state of Texas actually
• declared a state of emergency<00:34:59.040> because<00:34:59.359> of<00:34:59.599>
• The governor for Texas actually declared a state of emergency because of this parasite.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Seeing nobody else approaching the speaker's desk or filling out any pink cards, I'm going to declare
• 47:17.880> to filling out any pin cards I'm going to filling out any pin cards I'm going to declare
• 47:19.360> HB<01:47:19.880> 393<01:47:20.800> FN<01:47:21.760> closed declare
• the hearing on HB 393 FN closed declare the hearing on HB 393 FN closed and<01:47:22.480> we'll
• Seeing nobody approaching the speaker table, I'll declare HB 449 hearing closed.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 332, a bill to add protection and remediation of surface waters as a new authorized purpose for New Hampshire village districts. Prime sponsor Rep. Rosemary Rung said the bill is intended to give local voters in lake communities a voluntary tool to address cyanobacteria blooms and other water-quality problems through village districts, including the ability to raise revenue, adopt ordinances, and pursue treatments or watershed management measures. She emphasized that the proposal is meant to complement, not replace, state law and that any district action would still need to comply with existing permitting and environmental requirements. Supporters, including Andrea Laro of New Hampshire Lakes and Elizabeth Harper of the Lake Sunapee Protective Association, said the bill would help municipalities collaborate on lake protection when state resources are limited. They argued that local districts could bring subject-matter expertise, access grants and technical assistance, and respond more quickly to problems such as septic impacts, runoff, culvert repairs, and in-lake treatments. They also suggested clarifying the bill’s wording around “protection and remediation” to better define the scope of authorized activities. Opponents, including Steve Wolf and Chris Norwood of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, argued that village districts can already be overly broad and sometimes expand beyond their original purposes. Wolf said existing town and state agencies already handle shoreline protection and warned that village districts can impose ongoing taxes and create governance problems. Norwood urged a study bill instead, citing concerns about the scope of village districts and examples where some districts have taken on planning and zoning powers beyond their original mission. No vote or final action on HB 332 was taken in the excerpt.

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• Chinese state officials, usually at the police, you know, law enforcement level, who would come here, declare
• and they're probably just as adept now, if not better, than they were then. who would come here, declare
• themselves, who would come here, declare themselves, you<00:23:20.200> know,<00:23:20.960>

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:01:36 Homeland Security: 00:03:46 Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership: 00:36:29, 958, all

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• This would combine the current approved relatives, in-home providers, and self-declaration providers
• And it's a lot because the word self-declaration. So are we going to label the program types?
• So are we going to continue to call program type 1 self-declaration, program type 2 family child care

Summary: The committee first heard an update on North Dakota’s Interagency Council on Homelessness and Continuum of Care funding. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency reported that homelessness remains driven by tight housing markets, low incomes, rising rents, and barriers to rental assistance, public benefits, and disability determinations. She said the state’s one-time North Dakota Homeless Grant is serving all regions but reaches far fewer households than the former Rent Help program, and that aging homelessness, shelter staffing shortages, and limited affordable units are growing concerns. Members discussed the need for more housing supply, better coordination with Health and Human Services, landlord engagement, reentry housing, and possible continued one-time funding for the $10 million Homeless Grant and $25 million Housing Incentive Fund. Henderson also warned that federal Continuum of Care funding is uncertain, with HUD expected to issue a new notice June 1 and possible shifts away from permanent supportive housing toward transitional housing and other models. The committee then took testimony on accessibility of government services for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing. Paul Olson of North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind described the school’s services for infants, children, and adults, including screenings, mobility training, assistive technology, and outreach across the state. He said the agency works closely with Vocational Rehabilitation and is also involved in improving website and document accessibility, especially for PDF materials. Public testimony highlighted barriers such as inaccessible CAPTCHA systems, online forms, driver’s license requirements on job applications, and limited transportation in rural areas. A deaf resident urged broader use of video remote interpreting and video relay services, along with training so people know how to use them effectively. Finally, Kay Larson presented the final report on the child care provider licensing study. The report recommended streamlining North Dakota’s child care licensing structure into three provider types plus a preschool designation, while preserving health and safety standards and maintaining eligibility for child care assistance. The committee discussed simplifying training and qualification rules, revising ratio and group-size requirements, and adjusting age bands for infants and toddlers. The report also noted that some changes would require statutory amendments and later administrative rule changes, with a transition period likely extending through 2029. No formal votes were taken in the transcript, but the committee accepted the updates and scheduled follow-up presentations for a later meeting.

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• There was a case in Monroe where an individual was declared brain dead.
• And the... ...was declared brain dead.
• especially for a living donation by someone who is not competent, and depending on how death is declared

Bills: SB57, SB405, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB222, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB815, HB949, HB1092, HB1214

Keywords: SB 57, Act 735, Act 463, nutrition, public health, food additives, artificial colors, banned chemicals, ingredient labeling, food labeling, FDA, food and beverage regulation, consumer disclosure, school nutrition, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 40, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 17, food manufacturers, food retailers, compliance, effective date delay

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• therefore, be it resolved by the Senate of the State of New Mexico that Friday, February 6, 2026, be declared
• ... ...of the State of New Mexico, that Friday, February 6, 2026, be declared New Mexico Speech, Language
• general or special election, providing penalties, providing procedures for elections following a declaration

Keywords: 996, all

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• Seeing none, there being 30 members present, a quorum is declared.
• Seeing none, there being 30 members present, a quorum is declared.
• Seeing none, there being 30 members present, a quorum is declared.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, roll call, and approval of the February 5, 2026 journal. The House clerk then delivered messages that the House had passed House Bills 103, 188, 189, 258, 276, and 419 and requested concurrence. The chamber also received second-reading reports for Senate Bills 2, 4, 71, 136, and 183, which were sent to the Rules Committee, and later committee reports that posted SB 2, SB 4, and SB 71 for Monday, February 9, and SB 136 and SB 183 for Tuesday, February 10. The Committee on Committees also referred several bills to standing committees, including SB 155, 118, 153, 158, 160, 72, 98, and 145. The main floor action was passage of Senate Bill 132, relating to massage therapy. The sponsor said the bill was intended to help local governments investigate businesses posing as massage parlors and to strengthen enforcement against unlicensed practice, including raising the penalty for certain violations from a class B to a class A misdemeanor and treating each unlicensed session as a separate offense. Supporters said it would aid efforts to combat human trafficking and preserve local zoning and licensing authority. Several senators voiced concerns that the bill could be too broad and might unintentionally affect trafficking victims or impose harsh penalties for unlicensed massage without injury or fraud, but they still voted yes. SB 132 passed 32-0. The Senate also adopted Senate Committee Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 18 and then passed the bill 32-0. SB 18 updates Kentucky’s podiatry laws, formally recognizes podiatric assistants and residents, gives the Board of Podiatry authority to license and regulate them, allows podiatrists to supervise physician assistants with board approval, limits supervision to four assistants, and requires new podiatrists starting in 2027 to complete at least two years of residency training. The sponsor said the measure modernizes oversight and improves access to foot and ankle care, especially for patients with diabetes. After the floor work, the Senate recessed for meetings of the Rules Committee and Committee on Committees, and later received the committee reports noted above.

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• However, currently, refiners choose to do so only after they declare their intent to retire.
• However, currently, refiners choose to do so only after they declared their intent to retire.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The committee amendments would revise the finding and declaration section and revise the scope of the
• The committee amendments to the bill would make minor revisions to the findings and declaration section

Keywords: 1146, all