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• The amendment is coded A3. I recognize the member from Hennepin, Representative Falconer.
• Amendment is coded A5. I recognize the author of the amendment, Representative Freiberg.
• There's a measles outbreak in Texas that led to the first measles death in the U.S. in a decade.

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• public-private partnerships, so it can be used for that purpose also. having to change the procurement code
• Yes, Madam Speaker, yes, gentlemen, that's the piece that ties back to the procurement code. in maybe
• They mostly go to Texas, and locally what's being done is they are being ground up and reused for a specific

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• to provide residential facilities for DYS clients. 57 is with the Division of State Police with Occupational
• Occupational Health Centers, and it is for law enforcement pre-employment and fit-for-duty physicals.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• my concerns with the language is really trying to understand when we're looking at our critical occupation
• that with the opportunity for your income or your earnings, would you agree that these critical occupations

Bills: HB2210, HB2398, HB2959, HB3006, HB3026, HB3151, HB3315, HB3372, HB3467, HB3590, HB4268, HB4359, HB4427

Keywords: youth apprenticeship, career education, workforce development, high school programs, mentorship, vocational training, state oversight, credential of value, education, labor market, government reporting, school abuse reporting, child abuse, neglect, mandatory reporting, student safety, school employee misconduct, administrator reporting, superintendent, law enforcement notification

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• um, District 64, Chavez, Roosevelt and Curry County, which is the eastern side of the state on the Texas
• I believe Texas passed through their legislation a ban that would be similar.
• so high on the LSAT test, excuse me, not the LSAT, the bar exam, that he's licensed in the state of Texas
• Mexico, but yet he, his test scores were so high that other states that allow, including the state of Texas
• do exactly that, and I know Senator Maestes has been working for years on a rewrite of the criminal code

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• In the flyer that you received, there's a QR code on it.
• Senator, it's kind of defined in the federal CFRs, and it's the outreach that is required by federal code
• Texas is about, seems like about four to twelve months ahead of us in their Class 6 primacy application
• Chair, and is that for Just New Mexico colleges, or is that universities across the spectrum, Texas,
• So we actually have a commercial waste disposal site that we work with in Texas and one in Utah.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Today, do you know what the level of offense is, just for criminal punishment code task force?
• : Would you agree that a level four offense, the raw score is 22 points on the criminal punishment code
• parents, the 12-year-old young lady that was strangled, murdered, and thrown in a creek in Houston, Texas
• And yes, someone may get challenged in the court, similar to SB 4 in Texas, and that's running through
• Texas actually had to file legislation, pass it into law, challenging the federal government, saying

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the reading of an amended joint proclamation expanding the Legislature’s immigration agenda. The proclamation added items calling for financial penalties for government officials, enhanced criminal penalties for offenses committed by illegal aliens, and programs and appropriations to support law enforcement in enforcing federal immigration law. The chamber then took up the special order calendar, beginning with Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 2B, the immigration bill. Most of the meeting was devoted to debate and questions on the strike-all amendment to SB 2B. Sponsor Senator Gruters described the bill as a broad immigration enforcement package aligned with President Trump’s agenda. He said it would require greater cooperation with federal immigration authorities, strengthen participation in the 287(g) program, create a chief immigration officer and council, authorize financial penalties for noncompliance, provide bonuses for officers assisting ICE, and direct information-sharing with federal agencies. He also said the bill would bar DHSMV from issuing licenses or ID cards to unauthorized aliens and would end in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students. Senators Polsky, Pizzo, Smith, Jones, Berman, Osgood, and others questioned the scope of the bill, whether it would affect schools, churches, cities, nonprofits, and green-card holders, and how the 287(g) provisions would work in practice. Gruters repeatedly said the operational focus was on jails and detention facilities, not street-level enforcement. A major point of controversy was the bill’s proposed mandatory death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of certain capital offenses. Senator Fine said the covered crimes were the most serious capital felonies, including murder, child sexual battery, destructive-device offenses causing death, and certain trafficking offenses, and argued the provision was intended to withstand constitutional challenge. Senator Pizzo raised Eighth Amendment concerns and questioned whether the bill could mandate death sentences. The tuition waiver provisions also drew extended debate: Fine said the state would save about $41 million by ending discounted tuition for undocumented students, while Democrats argued the savings would not return to general revenue and that the policy would harm students who are already enrolled. Fine and Gruters said green-card holders would not be affected and that the bill targeted only students in the country illegally. The discussion also covered appropriations and implementation. Senator Smith asked about the bill’s large funding levels, and Fine broke down the spending as including $375 million for the chief immigration officer, $100 million in grants to local law enforcement, $29 million for the new Office of State Immigration Enforcement, and $10 million for an unauthorized-alien transport program. Gruters said the funds would reimburse local governments and help address staffing shortages, while critics questioned the lack of benchmarks and the fiscal impact. No final vote or disposition on the bill appears in the transcript excerpt.

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• Forcing a platform to carry the data, code, or content of a competitor is a form of compelled speech.
• ,<01:03:48.559> or a platform to carry the data, code, or a platform to carry the data, code
• This bill tries to maintain an even lighter touch than Texas by narrowing the definition of artificial
• In addition to Texas, Utah has passed a regulatory sandbox in statute, and New Jersey, Massachusetts,
• In addition to Texas, Utah has products.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I have to get different parts that are, like, SAK coded, so I'll take it to the guy that does the painting
• Jennifer Kaban continued: I have to get different parts that are, like, SAK coded, so I'll take it to
• Those were actually building code and fire code laws meant to ensure fire safety because black powder
• When doctors describe the children killed at the elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, 21 killed, or Sandy
• Happens all the time in Texas, uh, one of the church shootings.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered House Bill 279 and House Bill 392, both relating to firearms. HB 279 would restrict carrying or possessing firearm parts except at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container, define firearm parts and prohibited persons, and increase penalties for violations. The Department of Law Enforcement strongly supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole involving disassembled or “ghost gun” parts and help law enforcement charge people who carry weapons in pieces. Most public testimony opposed the measure, with speakers arguing it was unconstitutional, vague, hard to enforce, and would burden lawful gun owners, gunsmiths, and firearm dealers; several also said existing laws already cover the conduct. One supporter, Dennis Dunn, said additional firearm security could reduce theft and suicides. The chair noted the committee had received 270 testimonies on HB 279, with 39 in support, 234 in opposition, and one comment. The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for using a ghost gun in a felony. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported the bill, saying unserialized firearms are difficult to trace and that prosecutors need clear laws to address them. Supporters argued the measure would help prevent untraceable weapons from circulating and align penalties with other firearm offenses. Opponents, including several gun owners and association representatives, said the bill was unnecessary because existing state and federal laws already prohibit unserialized firearms, and warned it could create confusion, criminalize lawful owners of antique or self-built firearms, and be difficult to administer. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.

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• While it's sadly common to see users lie about things like their age and occupation, romance scammers
• 2025, sponsored by Representative Kim from California and co-sponsored by Representative Green of Texas
• And I would also like to thank Representative Green of Texas for co-leading H.R. 910 and making this
• <04:05:30.239> for<04:05:30.560> co-leading<04:05:31.279> HR910 of Texas for
• co-leading HR910 of Texas for co-leading HR910 and<04:05:33.279> making<04:05:33.600> this

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• schedule when we anticipate the construction for that particular project to start, as well as the occupancy
• schedule when we anticipate the construction for that particular project to start, as well as the occupancy
• the City and County of Honolulu, using that as a template so we can establish that particular set of codes
• we can establish that particular<00:20:38.640> set<00:20:38.880> of<00:20:39.440> codes
• that we need to particular set of codes that we need to meet<00:20:40.720> for<00:20:41.039><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• The amendment is coded A12.
• The amendment is coded A-10.
• The second engrossment has amended the amendment, which is coded A11.
• The amendment is coded A13.
• The amendment is coded A-M-O.

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• Sections 3 through 6 deal with construction codes and licensing policy and technical provisions.
• It would eliminate references to specific chapters and articles of the National Electric Code, or NEC
• and licensing policy construction codes and licensing policy and and and policy<00:04:32.280> and
• <00:04:40.480> This<00:04:40.600> will<00:04:40.760> allow Electric Code or
• This will allow Electric Code or NEC.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• session, the legislative body authorized the New Mexico Environment Department to create a new program code
• For the fiscal year 27 budget request, DDC is requesting program transfer between two P codes, P727 and
• explanation suggested the money may be moving from administrative services into the program operating P-code
• just so we get it on the record, is the workforce crisis for our PCS workforce: second-lowest paid occupation

Keywords: 996, all

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• It requires us to update our land use and zoning code.
• It requires us to update our land use and zoning code.
• It requires us to update our land use and zoning code.
• It requires us to update our land use and zoning code.
• It requires us to update our land use and zoning code.

Keywords: 1183, house

Bills: HB1675, HB3242, HB1739, HB3320, HB3047, HB4434, HJR1089, HB4432, HB3718, HB3705, SR43, HB1933, HB4248, SB1847, SB1778, HJR1086, HB3001, HB3002, HB3003, HB3004, HB3005, HB3007, HB3008, HB1590, HB1242, HB3818, HB4305, HB1979, HB1225, HB3931, HB4454, HB3849, HB1746, HB3720, HB4275, HB4300, HB3586, HB2268, HB3755, HB4117, HB4294, HB3650, HB4298, HB3270, HB3145, HB3056

Keywords: emergency management, severe weather, youth camp, summer camp, overnight camp, day camp, outdoor education, adventure camp, wilderness program, campground safety, tornado preparedness, flooding, flash flood, high winds, hail, lightning, extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke, evacuation plan

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• If the owner is a private residence, they have to disclose it to the occupant of the residence.
• building must provide notice of the deployment to the owner of the building and its residents or occupants
• they have to disclose it to the occupant they have to disclose it to the occupant of<03:17:08.920
• . occupants. occupants.
• Officer whose duty it is to notify the individual unit occupants.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This measles outbreak is happening in Texas, and Canada is the worst in the U.S. in over 20 years, resulting
• And that's not just a problem in Texas, where an unvaccinated child recently died of a measles infection
• Other states, such as Texas and Arkansas, have gone in the other direction and started allowing personal
• These children lost access to services, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing on several vaccination-related bills, including proposals to eliminate non-medical or religious exemptions for school immunizations (notably H. 2554 and S. 1557), a bill to require or improve reporting and administration of immunization data and exemptions (described as the Community Immunity Act, S. 1618), and H. 2431, which would prohibit COVID-19, mRNA, or gene-altering vaccine requirements. The committee also heard testimony on H. 2463, which would classify funeral directors as public health workers for vaccine-priority purposes during emergencies. The chair reviewed testimony rules and repeatedly asked speakers to keep comments orderly and brief so the committee could hear as many people as possible. No votes were taken during the hearing. Testimony on H. 2554 and S. 1557 was sharply divided. Pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, public health advocates, and groups such as the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Massachusetts Medical Society, March of Dimes, Massachusetts Families for Vaccines, and several parents supported eliminating religious exemptions, arguing that vaccination protects medically vulnerable children and adults, improves herd immunity, and helps prevent outbreaks of measles, pertussis, and other diseases. They cited local school data showing pockets of lower coverage and incomplete reporting, and several speakers referenced outbreaks in other states and the need for stronger, more consistent reporting and exemption management. Opponents argued the bills would infringe on religious freedom and parental rights, force families to choose between faith and education, and unfairly target a small number of families; some also said Massachusetts already has high vaccination rates and that the real issue is incomplete data or the gap population rather than religious exemptions. H. 2431 drew testimony from supporters who said COVID-era mandates caused job losses, privacy concerns, and harm, and that the bill would prevent future requirements for COVID, mRNA, or gene-altering vaccines in schools, workplaces, and public settings. Supporters described personal experiences with alleged vaccine injury or mandate-related hardship. H. 2463 was supported by the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, which argued funeral directors work in infection-facing settings and should be eligible for vaccine priority during public health emergencies. The hearing featured extensive public testimony but no committee action beyond hearing the bills and taking questions from members.

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• and the processes of our municipal government, and as you heard earlier, it utilizes administrative code
• again the professionalizing of our government with the chief administrative officer and administrative code
• In fact, the only states with more than 100 centers are California and Texas, states with four to five
• point that I think is important as context: the Cable Act, the federal Cable Act in the United States Code
• getting these licenses, and it took us a year and a half to bring our building, our property, up to code

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Summary: The committee opened its hearing with procedural remarks, including a strict three-minute testimony limit, livestream instructions, and a July 1 deadline for written testimony. Chairs Lewis and Rauch then heard testimony on a wide range of municipal home rule petitions and related bills, with many local officials and advocates being taken out of order because of the large turnout. A major topic was firefighter residency. Representatives of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts and Sen. Keenan supported H. 2260/S. 1449, which would replace the current 15-mile residency rule for non-civil-service fire departments with a negotiable standard, generally allowing residency within 15 miles and permitting expansion through collective bargaining. Supporters said the change would improve recruitment and retention amid the housing crisis and create parity with civil-service departments. Acton Fire Chief Anita Arnhum and Sen. Senna also backed H. 4168 for Acton, making similar arguments about recruitment, paramedics, and the need for local flexibility. The committee also heard strong support for charter overhaul petitions for Somerville and Lynn. Somerville officials, including Rep. Barber, Mayor Ballantyne, Councilor Jake Wilson, and charter committee member Beverly Schwartz, described a years-long public process to replace an 1890s-era charter with a modern document emphasizing transparency, public participation, clearer governance, and a possible change to the mayor’s term length. Lynn Mayor Nicholson similarly supported a charter update to modernize city operations and financial procedures. Cambridge-related charter and procurement reforms were also briefly endorsed by Rep. Cabral. Other bills discussed included a proposal by Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Scarsdale to create a state grant program for municipal sustainability directors, and regional school finance bills supported by Rep. Lanatra and Jason Frazier to expand special education reserve funds and create a regional school assessment reserve fund. Acton witnesses also supported library governance changes and a checkout bag charge proposal. The committee heard sharply divided testimony on Quincy’s H. 3897, a 50-year lease extension for Quarry Hills/Granite Links: Quincy officials and business supporters praised the public-private partnership and future investment potential, while residents argued the lease was too long, should be competitively bid, and deserved more oversight and auditing. The hearing also included testimony on Boston trash truck noise restrictions and a PEG access/cable funds bill supported by Mass Access, as well as a Southwick petition to elect part of the Conservation Commission, which one select board member opposed as contrary to current law and good governance.

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• I'll now move on to the next item, which is limited public contract code exemption authority.
• allow existing caseworkers to process more complaints and reduce manual processes, enable rapid low-code
• Making it optional would make the quality of treatment you receive dependent on your zip code, so we
• Also included is provisional language for an exemption from the Public Contract Code and authority for
• So we're looking at the array of billing codes and benefits that exist as a fee-for-service Medi-Cal

Keywords: 988, house, all