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• </c><00:20:04.880><c> of</c> 99.8% funded that's one measure of 99.8% funded that's one measure of funded
• </c> here using three different measurements here using three different measurements so<00:34:44.079>
• </c><01:08:27.839><c> measures</c><01:08:28.239><c> to</c><01:08:28.520><c> keep</c> uh to take preventative
• measures to keep uh to take preventative measures to keep the<01:08:28.839><c> plan</c> healthy<01:08
• </c> well and maybe the a way to measure well and maybe the a way to measure success<01:20:47.760><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• forms of cancer most highly preventable forms of cancer most highly preventable forms of cancer because
• on col rectal cancer prevention on col rectal cancer prevention screening and symptoms are held during
• and screening as well as prevention and screening as well as prevention and screening as well as about
• it could cancer and the means to prevent it could cancer and the means to prevent it could save the
• and that's that's one of same prevention and that's that's one of same prevention and that's that's

Bills: SB 26, SB 28, SJR 36, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SB 28, SR 131, SR 168, SR 174, SR 175

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• to go on the ballot, whether it's an initiated statutory measure or an initiated constitutional measure
• whether it's an initiated statutory measure or an initiated constitutional measure, the voters should
• It is the measure that, Of measure, it's numbered three.
• measure number three.
• School meals measure, initiated constitutional measure number three.

Keywords: 908, all

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• requires discernment and listening, and that what truly matters is not always what is most visible or measurable
• May leadership here be measured... ...by compassion as much as efficiency.
• May leadership here be measured not by power held, but by dignity preserved and lives strengthened.
• Florida, YMCAs continue to have a powerful impact by addressing food insecurity, leading drowning prevention

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, pledge, and recognitions of guests, including YMCA youth and government participants and the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Thomas Clem. Senators also made introductory remarks honoring the YMCA’s 175th anniversary and its community service, and the chamber noted the president’s birthday. The body then took up several bills on the special order calendar. Senate Bill 100 adopted the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 regular session laws; Senate Bill 102 and Senate Bill 104 were reviser bills updating and cleaning up the Florida Statutes. Senate Bill 320, on administrative efficiency in public schools, would reduce district reporting and procedural requirements, expand teacher apprenticeship and certification options, adjust assessment and accountability rules, increase district flexibility in funding and facility planning, and shift some VPK oversight to school districts. Senate Bill 7010 would allow Roth post-tax contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans. Sponsors described each bill as improving efficiency, flexibility, or statutory clarity. All four bills passed unanimously, 36-0, after brief debate or no debate. The Senate also withdrew Senate Bill 1720 from further consideration. At the end of the session, the chamber adopted a motion to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• They may be shuttered, prevented from providing essential services to their very communities that they
• They may be shuttered, prevented from providing essential services to their very communities that they
• It prevents the Department of Energy from ever issuing substantially similar standards in the future.
• My colleagues were shouting loudly to prevent my voice from being heard.
• My colleagues were shouting loudly to prevent my voice from being heard.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• to go on the ballot, whether it's an initiated statutory measure or an initiated constitutional measure
• , whether it's an initiated statutory measure or an initiated constitutional measure, the voters should
• It is the measure that, Of measure, it's numbered three.
• measure number 3.
• The school meals measure, initiated constitutional measure number 3.

Summary: The Legislative Management Committee met to fill a vacancy created by Representative Jared Hagert’s resignation, and the House majority recommended Representative Berg to replace him on the committee. The motion to appoint Berg was approved unanimously. The committee then took up its assigned task of estimating the fiscal impact of Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 3, the school meals measure, which would require public schools, and optionally nonpublic and tribal schools, to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to students and reimburse schools through state funds after federal reimbursements are maximized. Legislative Council’s Liz Fordall summarized the measure’s requirements and answered questions about implementation, including the 2027-28 start date, the measure’s interaction with the Legacy Earnings Fund, and the fact that the Legislature would still control the funding source. DPI’s Linnell Johnson then testified at length on current school meal programs, direct certification, CEP and Provision 2 participation, and likely behavioral changes if the measure passed. She estimated the biennial fiscal impact at $124 million to $134 million, with an additional roughly $300,000 in administrative costs, and explained that the estimate assumed higher participation and some schools shifting to CEP/Provision 2 to preserve federal reimbursements. She also noted that if no new applications were filed in non-CEP schools, the cost could be substantially higher. After discussion, Senator Sorvaag moved to report a fiscal impact range of $124,300,000 to $134,300,000 per biennium to the Secretary of State, and the motion carried. The committee also received an informational update from Legislative Council attorney Dustin Richard on the ongoing redistricting litigation, explaining that the U.S. Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit’s prior ruling and remanded the case for further consideration in light of Louisiana v. Callais, leaving the court-imposed map in effect for now. No action was required on that item, and the meeting adjourned after a brief note that the prior minutes would be brought back at a later meeting.

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• <c> practices,</c> It prevents primary care practices, It prevents primary care practices, specifically
• /c> measures promote stability, improve measures promote stability, improve communication,<00:58:02.799
• </c> &gt;&gt; This is to prevent that. &gt;&gt; This is to prevent that. &gt;&gt; Okay.
• Better to prevent the stethoscope.
• clinical dialogue often prevents clinical dialogue often prevents prolonged<04:52:41.200><c> appeals

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Jose died of cancer that could have been prevented had he had access to care.
• They also deserve lower-cost, life-extending ounces of prevention.
• Healthcare access is how people access preventative care.
• No, improve to prevent any damage. Damage to our state.
• So we have included a number of Fraud prevention and program integrity measures, the funding for electronic

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• Our department has prevention measures in place, but we also have detection, and then we also have, like
• We also have measures in place within our payment tracking system that trigger us to look deeper.
• And do we have measures in place from a desk audit perspective?
• So it's preventing faulty search warrants or things that weren't adequately documented.
• So it's preventing faulty search warrants or things that weren't adequately documented.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We are here today to report on the comprehensive measures Kentucky State University has undertaken to
• We've also taken other measures bill 4.
• And finally, we've not continued DEI measures under different names.
• As to other measures we've taken to achieve compliance, please consider the following.
• </c><01:02:02.000><c> them</c> to shut down a speaker to prevent them to shut down a speaker to prevent

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met to hear updates from Kentucky public universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System on compliance with House Bill 4, which restricts DEI-related activities and requires institutional and viewpoint neutrality. The chair emphasized that the hearing should focus on both compliance and the financial effects of the law. Eastern Kentucky University said its board adopted a House Bill 4 compliance resolution and an institutional neutrality policy. KCTCS reported systemwide reviews of programs, websites, scholarships, personnel, and admissions language, along with board actions removing a cultural competency course requirement, adopting institutional neutrality, and certifying compliance. KCTCS said about $2.5 million annually had been reallocated to other needs, and that no personnel were eliminated, though some roles were reassigned and DEI-related offices closed. Kentucky State University said it had already dissolved DEI offices before the bill passed, ended DEI-specific training, revised policies and gift acceptance rules, adopted a viewpoint neutrality policy, and was conducting ongoing reviews of programs, job descriptions, and web content. KSU said it had achieved substantial compliance, expected full operational integration by August 1, and had not terminated staff or closed academic programs because of the law. In response to questions, KSU said it was broadening outreach to all students rather than targeting specific populations and that its prior diversity finding was tied to not meeting a diversity quota. Morehead State University said it had no DEI office before House Bill 4, amended its non-discrimination statement to include political and social viewpoint neutrality and condemnation of religious and ethnic discrimination, and remained focused on serving its largely low-income student body. Murray State University reported reviewing scholarships, expenditures, training, and academic programs to ensure no differential treatment or indoctrination, revising its neutrality policy, and updating non-discrimination posters and training. When asked about a statement that DEI would “look different,” the university said it meant student support services would continue in a different form. Northern Kentucky University said it dissolved its diversity office and chief diversity officer position in 2024, reviewed programs, events, scholarships, and employee affinity groups, adopted a statement on intellectual diversity and viewpoint neutrality, and reviewed about 2,000 courses for compliance. NKU also said its new Center for Belonging would focus on first-generation and commuter students rather than rebrand prior DEI efforts. The University of Kentucky began its presentation by describing earlier changes made in August 2024, including disbanding its office of institutional diversity, removing diversity statements and mandatory training, adopting institutional neutrality, and ending race-based consideration in admissions and scholarships; the transcript cuts off before the rest of UK’s testimony and any committee votes or formal actions beyond receiving the presentations.

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• In fact, I said, 'My brother, I love you, but you, my friend, are measuring by the absolute wrong standard
• know how to properly celebrate our own achievements and accomplishments because we're constantly measuring
• Representative, I'm sorry if I missed this answer earlier, but what is preventing this from happening
• Can you cite to me the law which prevents an employer from Entering into an employee contract with an
• What is in the law now that prevents an employee from doing this now? Thank you for that question.

Bills: HB2997, HB2021, HB3041, HB1823, HB3372, HB1427, HB3127, HB3128, HCR1020, HB4198, HB3000, HB3001, HB3002, HB3003, HB3004, HB3005, HB3006, HB3007, HB3008, SB392, HB3320

Keywords: motor vehicles, administrative fines, license regulation, state agencies, employment levels, after-school programs, grant funding, community organizations, child care, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, housing finance, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, publication requirements, housing policy, state regulations

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• It happens, it's there, and this bill will prevent it.
• This measure singles out LGBTQIA+ students and turns...
• This measure singles out LGBTQIA+ students and turns them into political targets instead of protecting
• This measure invites schools to police kids' identities, including bathrooms and locker rooms.
• The legislation is designed to prevent bureaucratic delays when a child's safety is at risk.

Summary: The Committee on Education first heard a presentation from Dr. Victoria Dyson Homer on the Arizona Teacher Residency Program. She argued that Arizona faces a teacher retention and certification crisis, with high attrition and many uncertified or underprepared teachers, and said research shows practice-based residencies improve retention, teacher confidence, and student outcomes. She described the Arizona Teacher Residency as a year-long, cohort-based, district-partnered program with mentoring, coursework, and induction support, and said its early data show very high retention and positive student and teacher feedback. Committee members asked about how the program differs from traditional student teaching, salary schedules, and whether residency graduates outperform traditional preparation pathways; the presentation was generally well received. The committee then took up SCR 1006, a ballot referral dealing with school restroom and locker room accommodations and pronoun/name use for students. The sponsor framed it as a parental rights and student safety measure, while opponents from education, legal, and advocacy backgrounds argued it was discriminatory, unnecessary, and harmful to transgender and non-binary students. After public testimony and member debate, the committee approved SCR 1006 on a 7-5 vote. Members then considered SB 1126, which would require schools to provide certain student records and information to Department of Child Safety caseworkers and prohibit schools from blocking staff from speaking with DCS during abuse or neglect investigations. DCS testified neutral, saying the bill would help clarify information sharing and support child safety; the committee passed the bill 10-0 with two members present. Finally, the committee heard SB 1210, which would require certain out-of-state private postsecondary institutions offering fully online programs to Arizona residents to register with the state board unless they participate in a reciprocity agreement, and to comply with student tuition recovery fund requirements if they collect prepaid tuition. Supporters said the bill closes a regulatory loophole and protects students and the state’s oversight of online providers. The committee approved SB 1210 on an 11-1 vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Bellevue strongly supports the legislature's goal of preventing serious traffic injuries and fatalities
• Belvey strongly supports the legislature's goal of preventing serious traffic injuries and fatalities
• We've met with DOR, and they informed us that their only goal was to prevent double taxation.
• You're definitely in need of more safety measures on transit, so I thank you for your consideration.
• You're definitely in need of more safety measures on transit, so I thank you for your consideration.

Bills: SB6352

Keywords: transportation, infrastructure, resources, funding, state law, 904, all

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• replacement for bonding reform, which ensures that existing companies are paying their fair share And preventing
• It's a responsible, forward-looking measure that ensures New Mexico addresses abandoned and orphaned
• How does that measure up to what the need is? Do we have an estimate on what the need is? Mr.
• Finance Committee, secure facility placement costs $345,000 per youth annually compared to $1,000 for prevention
• Sadly, they are a threat to others around them. and they warrant those kinds of community protection measures

Keywords: 996, all

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• HCR 2044 sends a measure to the ballot that would ban the state from using funds or implementing policies
• Madam Chair and members, House Bill 2031 is an emergency measure that temporarily extends, from 15 months
• It requires the Attorney General to bring a civil action to abate and enjoin and prevent the construction
• Wildlife Service to adopt policies that reduce regulatory oversight requirements on ranchers and prevent
• Excellent. ...on ranchers and prevent lease cancellations and evictions on grazing lands due to the ESA

Summary: The caucus reviewed a large number of House bills, mostly on third-read consent or for floor strategy, covering education, health, water, land, energy, housing, taxation, and public safety. Topics included ESA administration funding, AI in schools and legal communications, towing and DUI changes, health facility licensing and nursing records, internationally trained physicians, nurse anesthetist reimbursement, childhood cancer research, cybersecurity encryption, school mental health instruction, superintendent pay and benefits, adoption disclosures in college health settings, anti-Semitism provisions, school safety firearms authorization, coerced abortion penalties, domestic violence testimony standards, border health and terrorism-related bills, and multiple water, land, and state trust land measures. Several members flagged concerns about unfunded mandates, local control, constitutional issues, and special legislation, while others supported bills as technical fixes, public safety measures, or ways to expand access and funding. A number of bills were pulled from consent for further discussion, including HB 2020, HB 2093, HB 2386, HB 2481, HB 2575, HB 2906, HB 2040, HB 2136, HB 2665, HB 2904, HB 2957, HB 2044, HB 2352, HB 2667, HB 2830, HB 2307, HB 2425, HB 2426, HB 2427, HB 2497, HB 2751, HB 2780, HB 2804, HB 2926, HB 4030, and HCR 2052, among others. Some bills were noted as unanimous or split votes, and several were described as party-line or having constitutional problems. The caucus also discussed committee amendments on multiple measures, including changes to water, land, health, and AI bills. The meeting ended with a series of remarks on the late Reverend Jesse Jackson and an “affordability award” presentation to Representatives Lorena Austin and Simacek for work on economic justice and working families. The caucus then adjourned.

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• So by any measure, it was a major procurement.
• in the procurement evaluation, it will relate to how success or failure of the contract will be measured
• I want it to be clear, as you said, spelled out beforehand, and then it's measurable and you know what
• I'm just wondering how you prevent that. What kind of best practices are there?
• and costs there's staff costs and those kinds of things but I also spend as much of my time on prevention

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Chair and members, Senate Bill 1268 is an emergency measure that clarifies that the primary residence
• It would prevent people who have pending asylum applications from being eligible for state or local public
• drugs and those types of activities also actually come through the ports of entry, so this type of measure
• or... ...this type of measure spends a lot of money and does a lot of harm, and we ask that you reject
• federal authorities or law enforcement authorized by the federal government, ensuring accuracy and preventing

Summary: The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee met for its second meeting, opened with a lengthy reminder about Senate decorum rules and the consequences for disruption, then approved the January 26, 2026 minutes. The committee first heard SB 1268, an emergency measure clarifying that a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability receives a full property tax exemption on a primary residence, including when the home is jointly owned with a spouse. County assessors said the bill was a needed cleanup to prior legislation and urged quick passage so applications could be processed before tax deadlines. The bill passed 7-0 with a do pass recommendation; one senator supported it in committee but objected to the emergency clause on the floor because it limits referendum rights. The committee then considered SB 1152, which would make people with pending asylum applications eligible for state or local public benefits until an immigration judge grants asylum. Supporters argued it would prevent state funds from going to people whose status is not yet verified and emphasized taxpayer responsibility; opponents said existing law already covers the issue, warned it could encourage racial profiling, and cited the economic contributions of refugees and asylum seekers. After debate, the bill passed 4-3. Next, SB 1156 appropriated $20 million to DPS to reimburse cities, towns, and counties for short-term detention costs for unauthorized persons. Supporters said local governments were bearing an unfair burden and needed backfill funding; opponents argued the money was unnecessary, not requested by DPS, and should not be spent on detention. The bill passed 4-3. SB 1157, which would appropriate $20 million for reimbursement of local border fencing or walls in high-crossing areas, drew the most extended and contentious testimony. Supporters framed it as a response to border gaps, cartel activity, and local security needs, while opponents said it would worsen fear, harm wildlife and communities, and divert funds from education and other priorities. The meeting briefly became disorderly during public testimony, prompting a rules clarification from the committee attorney about audience decorum and the chair’s authority. After debate, SB 1157 also passed 4-3. Finally, the committee heard SB 1213, as amended, which makes unlawfully present persons convicted of state or local offenses ineligible for probation and requires ICE notification; the amendment removed CBP from the notification provisions. The sponsor tied the bill to a recent child sexual assault case and said it would ensure convicted noncitizens are not placed on probation at taxpayer expense. Opponents raised due process and equal protection concerns and said the bill would profile noncitizens. The amended bill passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• health care coverage, but also to be able to afford the medications that keep them alive and also prevent
• But again, I believe the main impetus for this was to help prevent an overall shortfall with the program
• And so that's kind of my extent of my knowledge on this topic. ...prevent an overall shortfall with the
• What cost containment measures has... Thank you for that.
• What cost containment measures has DOH considered before deciding to move forward with an extreme measure

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up SB 7010, which would authorize post-tax Roth contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans, instead of limiting them to pre-tax contributions. After a brief presentation and one waived appearance in support, the bill was rolled and reported favorably. Later, members also recorded affirmative votes on SB 7010 before adjournment. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to the Governor’s proposed “Floridians First” budget, presented by Lita Kelly of the Office of Policy and Budget. She outlined a $117.4 billion spending plan with $53.2 billion in general revenue, emphasizing reserves, debt reduction, trust fund sweeps, and targeted reductions in agency positions. Major priorities included K-12 and higher education funding, teacher salary support, school hardening, Everglades and water-quality projects, cancer and behavioral health initiatives, emergency preparedness, law enforcement, corrections staffing and facilities, cybersecurity, transportation, affordable housing, and economic development. Members asked extensive questions about teacher pay, corrections staffing, emergency response reserves, the proposed federal reimbursement for the Everglades detention facility, the Second Amendment sales tax holiday, the animal abuse hotline, and the absence of a specific Hope Florida line item. A major portion of the discussion focused on the Department of Health’s planned changes to the ADAP HIV/AIDS drug assistance program, with public testimony warning that the changes could cut off access to medications for thousands of Floridians and alleging misuse of federal funds. Kelly said she would follow up on several details, including litigation costs, teacher pay comparisons, and ADAP funding questions.

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• Our investment of U.S. forces being stationed in Korea is not measured only in dollars, but in terms
• and and so that risk has got to drive our calculus and general Brunson Sir, our preparedness would prevent
• So, the key then is to prevent the war from happening in the first place.
• The measure of the tariff was not Chinese trade barriers, it was the trade deficit that we have with
• Japan, measured by deficit in goods.

Keywords: Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. military strategy, China military drills, Taiwan, Philippines, North Korea, defense budget, military modernization

Summary: The meeting focused on significant strategic discussions regarding the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and its military posture in the region. Admiral Paparo and General Brunson were commended for their services, with the Chair noting an alarming shift in the balance of power towards China. Key topics included China's aggressive military drills near Taiwan, the increasing coercion against the Philippines, and the need for the U.S. to reaffirm its commitments to its allies in the region. Concerns were raised regarding China's military modernization and its implications for U.S. forces, alongside discussions on North Korea's threats and its burgeoning nuclear capabilities. The committee emphasized the urgent need for military and defense appropriations to counteract these growing security challenges.

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• So, Representative, what regulatory safeguards would be necessary to prevent corruption or mismanagement
• Sometimes you swing that pendulum far to prevent things and get a handle on it.
• The legislation that we passed in 2022 unfortunately prevents that.
• They were paired with strong insurer accountability measures throughout the multiple iterations... ..
• They were paired with strong insurer accountability measures throughout the multiple iterations of bills

Summary: The committee met to hear five banking and insurance-related bills. HB 1549, an Office of Financial Regulation agency bill to help more efficiently regulate financial institutions, was amended to match Senate companion language and then passed unanimously. HB 1231 would extend physician payment and prior-authorization protections similar to a prior dental law, including limits on virtual credit card payments as the sole payment method; physicians and medical groups supported it as a way to reduce fees and retroactive denials, while insurers were not heard in opposition, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then heard HB 999, which would make gold and silver legal tender and allow transactions in bullion through electronic debit mechanisms. The sponsor and several proponents framed it as an inflation hedge and economic freedom measure, while questions focused on definitions, transaction costs, and vendor participation. The bill passed on a mostly party-line vote, with one member voting no. The committee also approved HM 4363, a memorial urging Congress to establish a sovereign wealth fund; the sponsor described it as a way to steward national wealth, and the memorial passed with one dissenting vote. Finally, the committee took up HB 1551, which would create a prevailing-party attorney fee framework in insurance contract disputes. The sponsor argued it would restore balance, deter meritless litigation, and help consumers with valid claims recover fees, while insurers, business groups, and defense attorneys warned it would revive one-way fee shifting, increase litigation, and raise premiums. Consumer advocates and some members supported it as necessary to give policyholders meaningful recourse. After debate, the bill passed favorably, with one member voting no.