Transcript Highlights:

• I'm afraid SB 37 is not the effective mechanism for job readiness that it claims to be.
• In terms of organizational process and structure, you should view the faculty senate as the tactical
• It removes from the educational decision making process those who know most about Dr.
• It prohibits the discussion of how superiority has been claimed or enforced across history.
• We are making sure that the board of regents are involved in that process.

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction

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• Your leadership and collaboration inspired this process.
• For the BCA, for example, that means being able to process evidence.
• And go through the process this year.
• Couldn't possibly claim to know because it wasn't available to read.
• You can stop that bad thing that you claim is happening from happening.

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• . ...through the appropriate process.
• And who is the middleman in this process? ...goes. And who is the middleman in between?
• I don't claim to know how it works, but I know there's a process there.
• Um, with that... process there. Um, with that, so, you know, that's really where I am on this.
• not as familiar with versus what the process is, if that makes sense.

Bills: HB297

Keywords: cash transactions, money transmission, regulatory compliance, criminal penalties, Alabama Securities Commission, 1136, house, all

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• We are thankful for the current process and the chance to have input.
• The process should have a due process element, and it is not just about the states on their own.
• Through this process that I found out about kratom.
• When I come into my bar, I can show you the process.
• This drug nearly destroyed him and has devastated our family in the process.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing covered a wide range of Judiciary Committee bills, with much of the testimony focused on criminal justice, public safety, and civil asset forfeiture reform. Several lawmakers and advocates supported bills to increase penalties or create new offenses related to assaults on sports officials, assaults on transit workers, reckless discharge of firearms, fires and explosives, pill press machines, and drug-induced homicide. Testifiers described rising harassment and violence against youth sports officials and transit workers, as well as the fentanyl overdose crisis and the need for stronger tools to prosecute dealers whose conduct leads to death. Supporters of the sports-official and transit-worker bills emphasized declining referee availability and repeated assaults on commuter rail and MBTA workers. District attorneys also backed bills on reckless firearm discharge and fires/explosives, saying current law does not adequately address dangerous conduct that endangers bystanders. The committee also heard testimony on several proposals related to youth diversion and prison mitigation. Supporters of the youth court justice fund bill said youth courts are peer-led diversion programs with strong compliance and low recidivism, and argued for a stable funding source rather than annual earmarks. A representative from Bridgewater supported a prison mitigation fund for municipalities that host state prisons, saying the costs of public safety and emergency services are not fully covered. On gun policy, testimony split between supporters of a bill to ban in-state manufacture of assault-style rifles for civilian sale and opponents or skeptics of other firearm-related measures, including a bill on collateralizing firearms and a bill to increase penalties for drug trafficking combined with illegal firearm offenses. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to civil asset forfeiture reform. Advocates from the ACLU, CPCS, the Boston Bar Association, the Institute for Justice, and others supported bills to increase the burden of proof, improve transparency and reporting, require counsel, and limit or eliminate the current practice of directing forfeiture proceeds to law enforcement. They argued the current system creates perverse incentives, lacks adequate due process, and is insufficiently transparent. District Attorney Paul Tucker defended current forfeiture practices, saying his office has reporting and oversight, uses the funds for investigations and community programs, and warned that reducing forfeiture revenue would hinder crime fighting. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; the chairs repeatedly thanked witnesses and indicated the bills would remain under consideration.

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• THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR G.P.D.
• By simplifying the grant process and enhancing communication between the VA and community organizations
• This legislation requires the Science and Technology Directorate to develop a process that safeguards
• This legislation requires the Science and Technology Directorate to develop a process that safeguards
• Years of work are being trashed with bogus claims of fraud and corruption.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Edward and I have a similar process.
• There's an appeal process. We understand that, and there's a process that takes 45 days.
• An appeal process. We understand that, and there's a process that takes 45 days.
• That's always been the process.
• Have you started that process? We have begun the process of the investigation. Of that process?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• This process of having public input at the local level, coming up with a compromise that works for our
• This process of having public input at the local level, coming up with a compromise that works for our
• It lets lawmakers claim they’re addressing gun violence without holding gun owners accountable.
• It lets<00:43:42.319> lawmakers<00:43:42.880> claim<00:43:43.119> they're<00:43:
• 43.359> addressing lets lawmakers claim they're addressing lets lawmakers claim they're addressing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I walked away with a profound perspective on the donation process.
• They're here today visiting the State Capitol, learning more in depth about the legislative process,
• They're here today visiting the State Capitol, learning more in depth about the legislative process,
• For many of these victims, the court process can be overwhelming, become victims of crime.
• In those moments, continuity in the criminal justice process matters.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then dispensed with reading the journal and moved through a large number of procedural items, including deeming 102 second-reading items read and amendments adopted. The body also approved several floor motions, including suspending rules for guest access and committee noticing, moving AB 2595 to second reading, and sending ACR 110 to the inactive file. Numerous local officials and community representatives were introduced from cities including South Pasadena, Isparia, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Palmdale, Holtville, and Lindsay. On the floor file, several measures were taken up and passed. AB 1673 by Hadwick, allowing county fish and game commissions more flexibility to use certain funds for wildlife conflict prevention, passed 62-0. ACR 143 by Pacheco, proclaiming April 19-25 as California Cities Week, was adopted with 65 co-authors added. AB 1982 by Lowenthal, removing sunsets from existing anti-drink-spiking requirements for certain establishments, passed 68-0. ACR 158 by Solache, recognizing April 2026 as Donate Life Month, was adopted with 74 co-authors added after testimony about organ donation and transplant needs. AB 1908 by McKinnor, authorizing counties to establish victim compensation funds for survivors of abuse involving public agencies, passed 71-0. AB 2052 by Stephanie, aimed at ensuring continuity for vulnerable victims in criminal cases by allowing the same prosecutor to remain on a case, passed 62-0. ACR 178 by Flora, recognizing April 21 as National Rendering Day, was also adopted with 69 co-authors added. The second-day consent calendar and remaining listed items were then approved, with all votes recorded at 69-0 and no items removed. The Assembly also heard an adjournment in memory from Assembly Member Haney for Mary Dallas Armstrong of San Francisco, followed by announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session. The House adjourned until Monday, April 27, at 1 p.m.

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• really turning on something internally that’s happened within the lawmaking or regulatory-making process
• We’re arguing about procedural questions on what happened in the lawmaking process. Okay.
• really turning on something internally that's happened within the lawmaking or regulatory making process
• We're arguing about procedural questions on what happened in the lawmaking process. Okay.
• We are not challenging the validity of any type of law or the process behind that law.

Summary: The committee first met in executive session and approved House Bill 2666, Representative Keithley’s anti-SLAPP bill, by an 8-4 vote. After that, the committee moved to a public hearing on House Bill 3054, also sponsored by Representative Keithley. He said the bill had two main purposes: rebalancing appellate workload by moving Cole County cases into the Eastern District, and requiring cases challenging the procedural validity of a bill, statute, regulation, or constitutional provision to originate in Cole County to reduce forum shopping. Members of the committee pressed Keithley on whether the bill was motivated by political or outcome-based concerns, and on how broadly the venue language would apply. Several members worried it could sweep in ordinary civil cases, personal injury suits, medical malpractice cases, or even criminal cases if a constitutional issue were raised. Keithley said his intent was limited to procedural and validity challenges tied to lawmaking or regulatory action, not ordinary fact-based cases, but he acknowledged the language might need clarification. Opposition witnesses from the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and the Missouri Circuit Judges Association argued the bill was drafted too broadly and could create venue problems and litigation over where cases belong. They said plaintiffs commonly raise constitutional counts in civil cases, including challenges to damage caps, and warned the bill could force many cases into Cole County or be used for venue shopping in reverse. A representative of the Judicial Conference of Missouri did not take a position but suggested the committee gather more data on case types before proceeding. No further action was taken on HB 3054, and the hearing adjourned.

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• So I'm not familiar with the designation process. How far back does that go?
• Policy legislation, that funding is always going to be an appropriations process.
• in the statute. ...with establishment of the mitigation banking process in the statute.
• that credit transactions occur within a well-defined, reliable system, one where the benefits being claimed
• the Florida Park Service updates the unit management plans for each park through an open and public process

Bills: S0544, S0636, S0848, S0546

Keywords: golf courses, best management practices, fertilizer regulation, Department of Agriculture, environmental protection, certification, beach management, beach erosion, beach nourishment, coastal resilience, shoreline protection, critical erosion, critically eroded beach, Florida DEP, Department of Environmental Protection, coastal flooding, compound flooding, storm surge, inlet management, coastal engineering

Summary: The Environment and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 636 on beach management, by Senator Leek, would create additional pathways for counties and municipalities to obtain critically eroded beach or area of critical state concern designations, shifting the process toward a more proactive approach. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell raised concerns about local capacity and funding, and the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association said the bill was an alternative pathway but emphasized the need for more recurring funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 544, which transfers the Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification Program from DEP to FDACS and establishes certification and training standards there. Senator Smith and Senator Harrell asked about environmental oversight, taxation, and whether the change would affect state park restrictions; the sponsor said it would not change tax treatment or park rules and that DEP would still handle enforcement if BMPs are not followed. The Florida Springs Council opposed the bill, arguing golf courses are not agriculture and warning of weaker protections for springs, while the Florida Golf Course Superintendent's Association supported the move as a continuity and participation measure. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Smith voting no. SB 848 on stormwater treatment, also by Senator Trunow, was amended to clarify the role of water quality enhancement areas while stormwater rules are still being finalized and to make public-land project review forward-looking. Resource Environmental Solutions supported the amendment and bill as providing a clearer market for water quality credits, and the Florida Home Builders Association supported the measure. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 546 by Vice Chair Mayfield would require 30-day public notice before meetings reviewing the sale or exchange of state conservation lands, including at water management districts; after a technical amendment, it received support from conservation groups and was reported favorably. The committee also received a DEP presentation on the State Park Amenities Report, which said Florida’s 175 state parks drew over 28 million visitors and generated a $3.6 billion economic impact. DEP identified nearly $759 million in needed repairs and upgrades over 10 years and $1.39 billion in contemplated new construction and development in unit management plans. No votes were taken on the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• few states, and I was made aware of Indiana actually being one of them, where the implementation process
• What it does is establish a clear and consistent process for courts to evaluate the evidence responsibly
• We believe that the process has yielded a framework that will be more durable under judicial review,
• The amendment ensures that claims cannot be casually introduced to undermine a survivor's credibility
• This legislation addresses a growing challenge in completing service of process in child support cases

Bills: HB372, HB414

Keywords: HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public safety, courts, and family law. House Bill 141, with House Amendment 1, would require the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to create a firearm responsibilities notice for firearm purchasers through licensed dealers, covering Delaware gun laws, safe storage, lost/stolen reporting, straw purchases, suicide prevention, and other safety responsibilities. Testimony from the NRA, Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Moms Demand Action, the Coalition for Safer Delaware, and Delaware State Police was uniformly supportive, emphasizing education, standardized dealer practices, and potential evidence for straw-purchase prosecutions. No committee questions were raised, and the bill was moved forward after public comment. House Bill 326 would create a new offense for theft by impersonating a family member, aimed at scams involving spoofed calls, texts, or online messages that pressure victims to send money. The sponsor described the bill as a response to increasingly sophisticated fraud enabled by artificial intelligence, and noted that a House amendment removed an original mandatory minimum jail term, leaving sentencing to the courts. No public testimony was offered on the bill. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150 would prohibit civil arrests inside courthouses and certain Department of Labor proceedings, with the sponsor arguing that such arrests deter people from coming to court or seeking protection; the bill would allow criminal arrests and civil arrests only with advance written notice. No testimony was taken on that measure. Senate Bill 284, the First State Emergency Responders Act, would create a narrowly tailored offense for intentionally approaching within 25 feet of first responders at emergency scenes after crossing a barrier or ignoring warnings, if done to interfere, threaten, or harass. Supporters, including police, fire service, and sportsmen’s groups, said it would protect responders and preserve emergency operations, while the Office of Defense Services opposed it on First Amendment and overbreadth grounds, arguing existing laws already cover much of the conduct. Senate Bill 304 would amend Delaware’s safe school zone law to allow private schools to use trained, vetted sentries or similar security arrangements; supporters said it would give smaller private schools an affordable safety option, while the sponsor said the bill needed more work and should not move forward yet. The committee also heard Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 314, which would clarify how courts handle evidence that a sexual assault complainant previously made a false allegation; DOJ and ODS said the substitute reflects a consensus approach, and YWCA Delaware supported it as a survivor-protective reform. Finally, Senate Bill 343 would expand methods for serving child support respondents in Family Court by authorizing service through certified mail and carriers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx, addressing cases where people avoid in-person service using doorbell cameras and other technology. The Division of Child Support Services supported the bill as a practical update that would improve timeliness while preserving proof-of-delivery safeguards. At the end of the meeting, a motion was made and seconded, and the chair adjourned the session.

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• So let's say in a situation... a situation where, you know, a minor, right, is in the process of getting
• They don't live at home, but they haven't finished the process yet.
• That means if you are blocked, then there's a certain process you can follow.
• Process where they send a 30-day notice, and then you can say, "Hey, I don't think I should have been
• blocked," and there's this whole process under the federal guideline.

Bills: HB368, HB3311, HB1734, HB2495, HB2716, HB793, HB3376, HB2524, HB3421, HB3446, HB3181

Keywords: electronic devices, family violence, criminal prosecution, protective orders, tracking, harassment, family allowance, decedent's estate, surviving spouse, minor children, inheritance, child support, maintenance, HB 1734, Family Code, Section 155.207, suit affecting the parent-child relationship, SAPCR, continuing exclusive jurisdiction, jurisdiction transfer

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• process.
• I believe in this process. I believe this process should be followed.
• or doing the process incorrectly.
• So if it's found to have a plausible claim, then it goes through the rest of the process as outlined
• But due process should be timely.

Keywords: 985, all

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• And they can continue to claim this tax credit as long as they are working with an eligible beginning
• The estimated market value is the first value used in the tax calculation process.
• The estimated market value is the first value used in the tax calculation process.
• Uh so any special calculation process.
• Uh counties submit submission process.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• supposedly because they have to audit those claims.
• ><00:30:58.480> supposedly<00:30:59.120> because<00:30:59.360> they in their claims
• > audit<00:31:00.320> those<00:31:00.640> claims.
• <00:31:01.679> What's<00:31:02.000> that have to audit those claims.
• What's that have to audit those claims.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The House then communicated passage of House Bills 184 and 265 and House Joint Resolution 24, requesting concurrence. The Senate also approved the prior day’s journal, excused absent senators, and received committee reports advancing several measures, including Senate Bill 76 with committee substitute, Senate Bill 12, Senate Joint Resolution 23 with committee substitute, and Senate Bills 27 and 40 with committee substitutes. New bills introduced included Senate Bill 1 on education, Senate Bill 3 on school district finances, and Senate Bill 112 on short-term rentals. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 29 on solid waste management facilities. The sponsor explained that the bill would prohibit counties from charging designation or origination fees to solid waste facilities located in other counties, while leaving intact local authority over facilities within a county and existing host fees. The bill passed on a roll call vote of 36 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 pass. Senate Bill 49 on battery stewardship was next. Its sponsor described growing fire risks from lithium batteries in landfills, recycling trucks, and waste facilities, and said the bill would prohibit lithium batteries in curbside trash and recycling containers and create a statewide stewardship program with a phased implementation timeline. The measure passed 37-0. Senate Bill 38 on pharmacist reimbursements and services followed; supporters said it would improve access to routine care through pharmacists, reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, and align Medicaid and KCHIP reimbursement policies with private insurance standards. It also passed unanimously, 37-0. Finally, the Senate considered Senate Concurrent Resolution 9, which directs the Legislative Research Commission to procure a vendor for a feasibility study on an accountable communities for health Medicaid delivery model pilot project. The sponsor argued that Medicaid and broader health care costs are unsustainable and that a community-based model could reduce bureaucracy and improve outcomes. Several senators spoke in support, including questions about the cost of managed care organizations and administrative overhead. The resolution was adopted after debate and roll call, with strong support from members who described it as a potentially revolutionary approach to health care delivery.

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• for veterans for no charge, part of the claim sharks, so that grant that we get annually is critical
• 07.760> do at the veteran service building that do at the veteran service building that do claims
• :09.160> for<00:36:09.359> No<00:36:09.839> Charge<00:36:10.839> part claims
• for Veterans for No Charge part claims for Veterans for No Charge part the<00:36:11.200> claim
• sharks so that grant that we the claim sharks so that grant that we get<00:36:14.240> annually

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If this bill moves along the legislative process, we hope to find a consensus language which preserves
• But it is too important not to start that process now, because frankly it's been around and it hasn't
• But it is too important not to start that process now, because frankly it's been around and it hasn't
• We have to start this<00:37:29.040> process<00:37:29.359> now.
• this process now. We can't keep waiting. this process now. We can't keep waiting.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4893, a school safety and gun violence prevention bill, and first adopted a DE1 amendment before hearing the bill. The author and supporters described the measure as a layered approach to school safety, combining increased funding for student support personnel, required school safety plans, and anonymous threat reporting systems. They cited research from the Violence Prevention Project and other sources arguing that many school shooters are insiders, often show warning signs, and frequently leak plans beforehand, making early intervention and trusted adults in schools important. Members and testifiers also discussed the bill’s firearm storage provisions. Representative Green explained that the bill would require firearms on school property and in vehicles to be unloaded and locked, and would limit or remove principals’ discretion to allow firearms in school buildings, while preserving access for trained school security personnel. Supporters said the bill would improve clarity and safety for schools, while a representative from private schools raised concerns that the language could limit flexibility and create staffing and accountability problems for non-public schools, prompting discussion of possible amendments. Several student and organizational testifiers supported the bill, including students from Edina High School, Education Minnesota, the Minnesota School Counselors Association, and the Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota. They emphasized the impact of gun violence on students’ mental health and learning, the value of anonymous reporting systems, and the need to invest in counselors, social workers, psychologists, and nurses. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, but the committee did adopt the DE1 amendment and continued discussion of possible changes, including with the BCA and school safety center.

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• conducting competitive Grant processes conducting competitive Grant processes because<00:07:42.160
• that also participate in our processes that also participate in our processes to<00:08:02.039>
• representative um we do have a process representative um we do have a process that<00:47:14.960>
• record of getting everything process record of getting everything process quickly<00:56:21.760><
• <00:57:39.039> where start to see an ongoing process where start to see an ongoing process

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We claim his healing this evening. In your holy and righteous name we pray. Amen. Amen.
• <00:04:57.120> We<00:04:57.360> claim<00:04:57.680> his heal him in Jesus name
• We claim his heal him in Jesus name.
• We claim his healing<00:04:58.880> this<00:04:59.199> evening.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 23 February, 2026; 4:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Reverend Tony Chrysler, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Routine motions were adopted to dispense with reading the journal, committee reports, and bill and resolution titles. The chamber also recognized Dr. Scott Hamilton as doctor of the day and welcomed a group from the Hancock County Youth Academy to the gallery. On the calendar, several items were passed over and retained, including items one through six on the finance calendar, a motion to reconsider Senate Bill 3053, and House Bill 1076. No substantive debate on those measures was recorded in this segment. The Senate then moved into announcements. Announcements included a capital prayer gathering the next morning, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus catfish dinner, an appropriations committee meeting, a joint appropriations/IT meeting to discuss statewide computer and technology issues, a finance committee meeting, and notices that Insurance and Judiciary Division B would not meet the next morning. Members also requested that the Senate adjourn in memory of several individuals, including Jimmy Scott McMon of Starkville, Mary Margaret Casease of Oxford, Brent Coleman of Sebast, and Leila Bea Keys of Clarksdale and Robera Jameson of Marks. The Senate voted to stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the following morning.

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• They're already not open because of religious day exception, and they didn't want someone coming in claiming
• want someone exception and they didn't want someone coming<00:09:39.519> in<00:09:39.920> claiming
• ><00:09:40.399> a<00:09:40.640> different<00:09:40.959> religious coming in claiming
• a different religious coming in claiming a different religious day<00:09:42.399> operation.

Bills: HB418, SB138, SB215, HB418, SB138, SB215

Keywords: financial services, banking, insurance, debanking, social credit score, ESG, environmental, social, and governance, diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI, religious freedom, free speech, viewpoint discrimination, political discrimination, firearms, gun industry, ammunition, fossil fuels, oil and gas, mining, timber