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• Honorable members of the committee, that's all point Community Development Authority.
• Our intent to be on the board or on this authority is very clear.
• The kupuna don't want on the authority.
• It's not to authority is very clear.
• HB</c><01:33:00.360><c> 2616</c> Co-author to the bill HB 2616 Co-author to the bill HB 2616 before<

Bills: HB2459 , HB1616 , HB1799 , HB1604 , HB1732 , HB1736 , HB1931 , HB772 , HB2153 , HB2122 , HB2009 , HB2012 , HB1779 , HB2296 , HB2397 , HB2398 , HB1596 , HB2233 , HB1976 , HB1563 , HB815 , HB1655 , HB1851 , HB1941 , HB2037 , HB1635 , HB2201 , HB1943 , HB1163 , HB2452 , HB2429 , HB2148 , HB2306 , HB2007 , HB2049 , HB2616

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: food innovation, agribusiness, food safety, market access, branding, economic diversification, performance indicators, agriculture, aquaculture, commercial activity, swine production, Korean natural farming, housing development, commercial projects, county authority, public works, construction standards, exemption, zoning, housing

Bills: HF2393 , HF2052 , HF2218 , HF2307 , HF2003 , HF2366 , HSB725 , HF2078 , HSB554 , HSB676 , HSB717 , HF2270 , HSB718 , HF2306 , HSB746 , HF332 , HF460 , HSB680 , HF2051 , HSB677 , HF2187 , HSB719 , HF2123 , HF2451 , HF621 , HSB608 , HSB683 , HSB735

Committee: Joint Education

Keywords: education savings account, general fund, school districts, funding flexibility, teacher salary, professional development, preschool, education, community-based providers, instruction, school district agreements, special education, classroom cameras, video surveillance, school safety, student privacy, FERPA, Iowa school districts, charter schools, innovation zone schools

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• Doctor Azi has established a strong record for scientific scholarship, authoring more than 35 peer-reviewed

Bills: HB3840 , HB3431 , HB4422 , HB4117 , HB4300 , HB4298 , HB2984 , HB3344 , HB2979 , HB2980 , HB3662 , HB4107 , HB3082 , HB2997 , HB3083 , HB3055 , HB2951 , HB3469 , HB3173 , HB3287 , HB2947 , HB3784 , HB3901 , HB4275 , HR1031 , HB4359 , HB4115 , HB3467 , HB2978 , HB3026 , HB3032

Keywords: foreign ownership, land acquisition, military installation, critical infrastructure, affidavit requirements, state law, penalties, Attorney General, foreign ownership of land, foreign adversary, foreign government adversary, foreign government enterprise, foreign government entity, foreign terrorist organization, specially designated national, SDN, FTO, critical minerals, land ownership, real property

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• All right, members, any questions for the bill author?
• same regulatory authority as a home-rule city.
• It doesn't just silence authors.
• It doesn't just silence authors.
• Members, any questions for the bill author?

Bills: HB2242 , HB2446 , HB2799 , HB4502 , HB2920 , HB2790 , HB5620 , HB5060 , HB5076 , HB5080 , HB5081 , HB5128 , HB5130 , HB3847 , HB5116 , HB2969 , HB4546 , HB4202 , HB5624 , HB3964 , HB4803 , HB872 , HB4775 , HB4777 , HB4961 , HB5570 , HB2988 , HB4260 , HB1375 , HB5009 , HB5411 , HB5134 , HB4388 , HB3095 , HB1387

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills affecting civil practice, judicial conduct, and attorney regulation. HB 4961 and the similar HB 3095 would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision, with HB 3095 also addressing certain exceptions and limiting economic damages in some cases. Supporters said the measures would encourage insurance coverage and fairness for insured drivers, while opponents argued they would unfairly punish injured people who were not responsible for the lack of insurance, including pedestrians, passengers, children, and others. HB 3095 drew constitutional concerns from witnesses, and the committee later withdrew the committee substitute and left the bill pending; HB 4961 was also left pending after questions about its scope, including passengers. HB 5570 would expand a continuing legal education exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate who serve on boards or commissions. The author and witness said the bill would free up time for public service while still requiring ethics training. A committee member raised a discrepancy in the number of attorneys covered, and the bill was left pending. HB 2969 would prohibit the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech, especially in relation to sincerely held religious beliefs. Supporters framed it as a protection for lawyers of faith against an ABA-style speech code, while no one testified in opposition; the bill was left pending. HB 4260 would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction. The author described it as an ethics measure to avoid conflicts of interest, but county officials and the County Judges and Commissioners Association opposed it, saying existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would impose hardships, especially in rural counties. The bill was left pending. HB 4388 would require all judges, including those who serve only in administrative roles, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct; supporters said some judges avoid discipline by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents said the bill was unnecessary and could burden county judges who serve as administrators. It was also left pending. The committee also heard HB 5134, which would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect to suffer actual damages and allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill would curb harassment and fishing expeditions, but members questioned how the standard would work in practice; the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 3964 would narrow common-law public nuisance claims by barring suits over lawful conduct, conduct already addressed by other remedies, and products, while preserving other causes of action. Supporters said the bill would prevent regulation through litigation and protect legislative authority; opponents said it would eliminate important remedies and that no Texas abuse had been shown. The author indicated he would revise the bill, and it was left pending.

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• Okay members, any questions for the bill's author?
• Members, any questions for the bill author? Okay. Thank you. You've got one witness.
• Members, any questions for the bill's author? All right. Thank you, Chairman Buckley.
• Members, any questions for the bill's author? All right.
• Withdrawing that bill at the request of the bill author.

Bills: HB2242 , HB2446 , HB2799 , HB4502 , HB2920 , HB2790 , HB5620 , HB5060 , HB5076 , HB5080 , HB5081 , HB5128 , HB5130 , HB3847 , HB5116 , HB2969 , HB4546 , HB4202 , HB5624 , HB3964 , HB4803 , HB872 , HB4775 , HB4777 , HB4961 , HB5570 , HB2988 , HB4260 , HB1375 , HB5009 , HB5411 , HB5134 , HB4388 , HB3095 , HB1387

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

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• This is only in response to an authority. authoritarian power grab.
• I just want to thank the author for your leadership on this bill.
• DFPI's enforcement authority is sort of like pulling someone over for reckless driving.
• Just two main. maintain the current regulatory authority and workload at the department.
• Really quick, I support my adult schools, and so I would love to be added as a co-author.

Committee: House Appropriations

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• First, will you be able to appear before this committee and other congressional committees to represent
• I also commit to ensuring that the bureaus under my authority carry out the directives established by
• Congressional mandates for EIA should be executed upon. Two stand out in particular.
• That's congressionally mandated in the Federal Land Management and Policy Act.
• So you said Congress has the authority but then you're gonna look to the states.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

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• Additionally, NASA would be authorized under this bill to conduct research in areas including advanced
• Additionally, NASA would be authorized under this bill to conduct research in areas including advanced
• Additionally, NASA would be authorized under this bill to conduct research in areas including advanced
• The ASCEND Act builds on that success by authorizing the commercial satellite data acquisition program
• The ASCEND Act builds on that success by authorizing the commercial satellite data acquisition program

Bills: SB2503 , HB5235 , HB6329 , HB3679 , HB2600 , HR390

Keywords: aviation safety, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, air traffic management, pilot training, regulatory compliance, contracting, education requirements, federal contracts, workforce development, bidder eligibility, artificial intelligence, small business, technical standards, best practices, cybersecurity, satellite technology, scientific research, space exploration, data access, innovation

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• There is no congressional authorization for a president to kill drug dealers at home or abroad.
• ><c> authorization</c> There is no congressional authorization There is no congressional authorization
• <02:32:05.280><c> authorization</c><02:32:06.399><c> and</c><02:32:06.640><c> in</c> congressional authorization
• and in congressional authorization and in controvention<02:32:07.359><c> of</c><02:32:07.520><c> the
• The $35 million that it authorizes for The $35 million that it authorizes for impact<02:49:11.760><c>

Bills: HB3838 , HR682

Keywords: nuclear deterrence, space force, military personnel, healthcare, supply chain, energy security, environmental regulations, defense budget, military funding, defense activities, appropriations, immigration penalties, Department of Defense, Department of Energy

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• U.S. action in Venezuela without the constitutionally mandated authorization of the U.S.
• Congress to exert its authority over war powers and ensure due process is followed.
• Representative Block: And I get that, but it wasn't under any kind of legal authority.
• Congressional representatives, would you accept that as an amendment?
• New Mexico congressional delegation. Yes, thank you. That's friendly, Madam Chair. Thank you.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 254, which would allow investor-owned electric utilities to include avoided greenhouse gas emissions in evaluating the cost effectiveness of energy efficiency resources. The sponsor explained an amendment making the emissions calculation optional for utilities, while requiring the Public Regulation Commission to consider it if a utility elects to use it. Utilities, energy efficiency advocates, and environmental groups supported the bill, saying it would help expand energy efficiency programs, lower bills, and better reflect emissions benefits. After brief questions about prior concerns, the committee adopted the amendment and advanced the bill on a unanimous due pass vote. The committee then heard House Bill 185, which would change the process for suspending school board members so the Secretary of Education could suspend individual members rather than only an entire board. The sponsors and supporters argued the bill would improve accountability, protect good board members from being punished for others’ misconduct, and create a clearer process with notice, remedial action, and appeal rights. School superintendents and some current and former school board members supported the bill, but the New Mexico School Boards Association and several board members opposed it, saying it was vague, threatened local control, and gave too much power to an appointed official. After extensive debate, the committee voted 4-5 against the do pass motion, and the bill failed in committee. The committee next considered House Memorial 29, condemning the U.S. invasion of Venezuela. The memorial sponsor said it was intended to oppose the administration’s actions and affirm democratic norms. A supporter from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry backed the memorial on moral and legal grounds. Representative Block raised multiple factual objections, arguing the memorial mischaracterized Nicolás Maduro’s status and the events in Venezuela. The committee amended the memorial to add the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, and the New Mexico congressional delegation as recipients, then passed it on a 6-3 vote after debate and vote explanations. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 93, which would raise the state income tax standard deduction to 205% of the federal standard deduction. The sponsor said the bill was intended to reduce tax burdens for New Mexicans and noted that staff and the tax department had determined nonresidents would only receive a prorated benefit under existing rules, so no amendment was needed. With no public testimony and no opposition, the committee moved the bill forward on a do pass vote.

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• This Pulitzer Prize-winning author made Baltimore her home and her inspiration.
• This Pulitzer Prize-winning author made Baltimore her home and her inspiration.
• This<00:15:30.280><c> Pulitzer</c><00:15:30.680><c> Prize-winning</c><00:15:31.320><c> author</c><00:
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• Also, section 7 at the end is carryover authority for $130,000.
• When we were voting on this, it didn't have anything to do with congressional seats.
• When we were voting on this, it didn't have anything to do with congressional seats.
• And I don't know who these people are that thought it was congressional versus this.
• And I don't know who these people are that thought it was congressional versus state.

Summary: The North Dakota House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then received a gubernatorial veto message on Senate Bill 2261. The governor vetoed the bill creating a prison industries workforce development tax credit, citing dormant Commerce Clause concerns and arguing the tax credit would create an unfair market advantage and not meaningfully help Rough Rider Industries. The House agreed to place SB 2261 on the next day’s calendar for a possible veto override. The chamber also re-referred Senate Bill 2159 to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and appointed a conference committee for Senate Bill 2133 after the Senate refused to concur with House amendments. The House then took up a series of Senate amendments and final passage votes on several bills. It concurred in amendments and passed House Bill 1140 naming the Specialist John P. Fettig, Iraq Bridge; House Bill 1241 allowing funeral home vehicles to display flashing purple lights and clarifying emergency vehicle lamp rules; House Bill 1316 imposing additional penalties for repeated violations of temporary restricted licenses; House Bill 1127 expanding Department of Financial Institutions authority and data security provisions; House Bill 1564 on Indian child welfare; House Bill 1167 requiring AI disclosure statements in political communications; House Bill 1170 on state employee annual leave; House Bill 1447 regulating virtual currency kiosks; House Bill 1278 creating a cash management board for state treasury funds; House Bill 1024, the deficiency appropriation bill; House Bill 1205 on newborn safety devices; House Bill 1204 expanding false-information rules for political ads to text messages and telephone calls; House Bill 1001, the governor’s budget; House Bill 1206 increasing penalties for DUI offenses involving a minor; House Bill 1088 on insurance penalties and restitution; and House Bill 1515 on motor vehicle warranty work compensation. Most passed with strong margins, though HB 1170 and HB 1024 drew notable opposition, and HB 1447 and HB 1204 also had several nays. The most extended debate came on Senate Concurrent Resolution 4008, which proposed a constitutional amendment to change legislative term limits from the current structure to four four-year terms and repeal a constitutional restriction on proposing such changes. Supporters argued the measure would preserve institutional knowledge, allow voters to reconsider the 2022 term-limit decision, and let the public decide on the ballot. Opponents said the people had already spoken, the measure was confusing or unnecessary, and it could distract from other ballot issues. After reconsideration was granted, the House passed SCR 4008 by a vote of 53 yeas to 39 nays. The session ended with announcements, committee meeting notices, and adjournment until April 3, 2025.

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• I want to be a co-author on this resolution.
• We will bring it to the floor, and you can co-author then. Thank you. Thank you.
• I'd also like to co-author when you pass a sheet around. I wanted to make the most...
• I'd also like to co-author when you pass a sheet around, and I wanted to make the motion to move favorably
• I'll be a co-author on it, even though I think that we have Americans that could or should be doing this

Bills: HCR77

Committee: House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and considered only one item, House Concurrent Resolution 77. The resolution urges Congress, the President, and federal agencies to take action to allow crawfish industry job duties to be treated as agricultural labor for H-2A purposes and to support an H-2B-certified seasonal employer designation. Chairwoman Butler explained that the measure was prompted by problems with H-2A/H-2B worker availability and denials that have affected crawfish processors and other agricultural businesses in Louisiana. Several members spoke in support. Representative Coates said he wanted to co-author the resolution, Representative Henry described similar problems in his district and thanked the chair for advancing the issue, and Representative Schamerhorn also supported the resolution while noting concerns about reliance on foreign labor and stating that employers cover travel, background checks, housing, and wages averaging about $18 per hour. Representative Omaday moved to report HCR 77 favorably, and the committee approved the motion without objection. After the favorable report, the committee adjourned.

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• </c> name recognition of a congressional name recognition of a congressional incumbent<00:38:45.040><
• </c> choices because of the congressional choices because of the congressional incumbency.<00:41:20.800
• </c> the states to propose a congressional the states to propose a congressional term<00:46:23.359><c
• </c> how it is with the congressional how it is with the congressional incumbency<00:52:08.640><c> advantage

Committee: House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

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• The reason why we're here today is because there's a suspension of ongoing congressional elections.
• Chairman, how many people had voted at the time the governor has suspended Louisiana's congressional
• But there's already an ongoing election regarding congressional maps that are in place.
• After the governor issued his suspension, you would agree with me that the congressional election...
• But there's already an ongoing election regarding congressional maps that are in place.

Summary: The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 8, 2026, with eight members present and a quorum established. The chair reviewed public testimony procedures, emphasized that no votes would be taken that day, and explained witness card and media rules. The meeting was intended primarily for public testimony on filed maps and related matters. Before testimony began, Senator Carter raised concerns about the governor’s suspension of Louisiana’s congressional elections and asked for a representative from the Secretary of State’s office. No one from that office was present. Carter repeatedly asked about the status of early ballots and ballots already cast—whether they would be counted, preserved, or discarded—but the chair said he could not answer those questions and had not contacted the Secretary of State. The exchange centered on uncertainty over the handling of votes in the suspended congressional election, but no substantive answers were provided. The chair reiterated that the committee was there for public testimony on the maps and not to vote on any bills. No bills were presented or acted on in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• level to future Federal Congressional level to future Federal funding<00:16:09.639><c> so</c><00:16:
• The other issue that I'm also very concerned about is our public facilities authority for wastewater
• </c><00:53:19.880><c> for</c><00:53:20.160><c> waste</c> public facilities Authority for waste public
• facilities Authority for waste water<00:53:20.799><c> and</c><00:53:20.960><c> clean</c><00:53:21.319
• </c> at the federal level and congressional at the federal level and congressional act<00:55:46.960><

Committee: Senate Finance

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• States Department of Labor, the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Louisiana Congressional
• I want to be a co-author on this resolution.
• We will bring it to the floor, and you can co-author then. Thank you. Representative Henry.
• I'd also like to co-author when you pass a sheet around.
• I'll be a co-author on it, even though I think that we have Americans that could or should be doing this

Bills: HCR77

Committees: House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development , House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture & Rural Development

Keywords: crawfish, agricultural labor, H-2B program, H-2A program, labor shortage, temporary workers, Louisiana economy, HCR77, crawfish industry, H-2B visa, seasonal labor, agriculture, immigration

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• </c><00:42:10.920><c> to</c> rule B will still have the authority to rule B will still have the authority
• </c> constituents in the 12 congressional constituents in the 12 congressional district<02:21:09.680>
• , but they already have the authority.
• , but they already have the authority.
• </c> example of why Ohio's 13th congressional example of why Ohio's 13th congressional district<02:27

Bills: HR190 , HR189 , SJR11

Keywords: censure, Congress, interruption, decorum, Representative Al Green, constitutional amendment, state laws, education, voting rights, election integrity

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• It continues the privatization push of the Trump administration and so many congressional Republicans
• </c> administration and so many congressional administration and so many congressional Republicans.
• two bills I authored are included in<01:08:03.920><c> this</c><01:08:04.079><c> package.
• Today I rise to recognize Marcus Christopher as Ohio's 13th Congressional District's Champion of the
• "We the people demand accountability and congressional oversight."

Bills: HB4970 , HR1420 , HB5362

Keywords: Orland Project, Central Valley Project, Sacramento Canal Unit, water transfer, water rights, drought relief, federal reclamation, Bureau of Reclamation, California water, irrigation, water management, Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act, Reclamation Reform Act, water users association, water supply, drought resilience

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• from Congressional District 2, Louisiana.
• We're under, so we're coming to you to seek that authority.
• We're under, so we're coming to you to seek that authority.
• And I would ask if the author would... ...want to voluntarily defer.
• Co-author to the resolution. Yes, they'll pass around a co-author. Okay, members, that wraps us.

Bills: HR217 , HB66 , HB204 , HB208 , HB326 , HB472 , HB483 , HB484 , HB793 , HB1051 , HB1080 , HB1087 , HB1111 , HB1215 , SB78 , SB148

Committee: House Municipal

Keywords: rent stabilization, affordable housing, cost burdened, Louisiana housing, housing policy, emergency rental protections, Alexandria, municipal ordinances, administrative adjudication, code enforcement, housing violations, building codes, zoning, nuisance ordinances, vegetation ordinances, sewerage, drainage, licensing, permits, local government