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• we need to look at this and we need to ensure that regardless if you're for or against, we must preserve
• we need to look at this and we need to ensure that regardless if you're for or against, we must preserve
• we need to look at this and we need to ensure that regardless if you're for or against, we must preserve
• we need to look at this and we need to ensure that regardless if you're for or against, we must preserve
• we need to look at this and we need to ensure that regardless if you're for or against, we must preserve

Keywords: Discussion of BR 25 (2026 RS) 04:15 Presentation on voting systems by ES&S 48:14 Presentation on voting systems by Hart InterCivic and Harp Enterprises 01:13:07, 958, all

Summary: The committee met, approved the October 21 minutes, and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal to prohibit the use of tax dollars and public resources to advocate for or against ballot questions, including constitutional amendments. Senator Rawlings and the other presenters argued the current law already bars such advocacy but lacks meaningful enforcement, citing the 2024 school choice amendment campaign and other examples where public officials and school systems allegedly used taxpayer-funded resources to influence voters. They said the bill would add civil and criminal penalties, while preserving First Amendment rights for public employees acting in their personal capacities. Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill should be limited to school districts or broadened to cover other public entities, and on how to define terms such as “advocating in impartial terms.” Members raised concerns about possible effects on county and city lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, on legitimate factual explanations by public officials, and on whether the bill could unintentionally restrict needed representation for local governments. The sponsors said the measure was intended to be narrow, would be vetted further, and would not bar individuals from speaking on their own behalf. Several members suggested revisions. Representative Lockett asked that schools and school employees be specifically named, and suggested separating the lobbying restrictions from the ballot-measure provisions into different bills. Representative Layman questioned the meaning of the bill’s language and whether it would cover factual testimony by officials. Representative Heen asked about a Jefferson County example involving legal fees used to challenge petition signatures; counsel said that situation would likely be allowable under the bill as drafted, though some members thought it should be covered. No final vote was taken on BR 25 during this discussion.

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• So this facility, we're going to preserve it.
• So a lot of history, and we want to preserve this facility for the next hundred years for our community
• You mentioned the preservation of the building here.
• The problem with Preservation for our members is costly because of the planning and design.
• Preserving this is very much a sole source to bring in someone to preserve it.

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• Finally, we preserve the authority for local governments... ...and mortar redevelopment efforts.
• Finally, we preserve the authority for local governments to create new CRAs.
• Pepper Urchino, Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, followed by Barbara Breerwood.
• Pepper Urchino, Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association followed by Barbara Breerwood.
• It ensures the mRNA vaccine definitions are not repealed, preserves an individual's choice in health

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. The sponsor explained that the bill, as amended, would align Florida law more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” requiring providers to furnish requested records within set timeframes, allowing a limited extension with notice, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several members asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill affected meaningful-use rules or post-mortem access. Multiple witnesses opposed the bill, arguing it could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with existing privacy rules, and burden providers; supporters said it would improve patient access and consistency. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. The bill would direct DEP to establish rules for synthetic turf and limit local governments from banning it if state rules are followed, while also addressing change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor work, building code updates, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and single-trade inspections. Amendments removed the pool and spa contractor provisions and the tall mass timber language. Testimony on the bill centered heavily on the pool industry, with contractors and the Florida Swimming Pool Association opposing expansion of scope to general and building contractors, while some speakers supported other parts of the bill. After adopting the amendments, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. The bill would allow minors to be tested for STDs without parental consent but require parental consent for treatment, expand parents’ rights to access records and control certain health decisions, and restrict health care services, medical procedures, and biofeedback devices for minors absent consent or an exception. An amendment moved survey and questionnaire provisions into the education code, added an explicit court-order exception, clarified DNA and biofeedback provisions, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions. The committee heard extensive public testimony both for and against the bill, with supporters emphasizing parental authority and opponents warning it could delay STI treatment, mental health care, and other services for vulnerable minors. The transcript ends during public testimony on the bill, before any final committee action is shown.

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• Public Radio meets the goals of the Minnesota Legacy arts and cultural heritage programming by preserving
• MPR is in the process of going through thousands of hours of reels, preserving them digitally, and making
• I obviously stand strong in support of this bill, recognizing its vital role in preserving and expanding
• the CCX team has made a very... recognizing its vital a role in recognizing its vital a role in preserving
• and expanding Community media preserving and expanding Community media access<01:16:05.960><c> in</c

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• This program helped create and preserve over 20,000 jobs and leverage $158 million in public and private
• This program helped create and preserve over 20,000 jobs and leverage $158 million in public and private
• This program helped create and preserve over 20,000 jobs and leverage $158 million in public and private
• This program helped create and preserve over 20,000 jobs and leverage $158 million in public and private
• This program helped create and preserve over 20,000 jobs and leverage $158 million in public and private

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I am proud to reintroduce the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, which passed this House in
• I am proud to reintroduce the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, which passed this House in
• I am proud to reintroduce the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, which passed this House in
• agenda I am proud to<00:12:09.120><c> reintroduce</c><00:12:10.120><c> the</c><00:12:10.360><c> preserving
• the preserving choice in vehicle<00:12:12.160><c> purchases</c><00:12:12.880><c> act</c><00:12:13.639

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> helps control costs, prever preserves helps control costs, prever preserves access<00:58:23.599>
• HB 1406 is about preserving what should be a bedrock principle in healthcare.
• ><c> what</c><04:00:54.560><c> should</c> HB1406 is about preserving what should HB1406 is about preserving
• At its core, this bill is about preserving something fundamental.
• When a preserving something fundamental.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• extends the ability of Hennepin and Ramsey counties to use the Minnesota African American Family Preservation
• includes funding for the other 85 counties if this, uh, if there isn't any delays for the African Preservation
• 00:13:36.560><c> for</c><00:13:36.760><c> the</c><00:13:37.160><c> African</c><00:13:38.320><c> Preservation
• </c><00:13:38.880><c> Act</c><00:13:39.040><c> that</c> uh for the African Preservation Act that uh for
• the African Preservation Act that we<00:13:39.280><c> passed</c> we passed we passed uh<00:13:41.160

Bills: HF4525, HF3002, HF3665, HF4420

Keywords: human services, background studies, NETStudy 2.0, licensing, license suspension, license revocation, provider enrollment, program integrity, fraud, medical assistance fraud, Medicaid, payment withholding, credible allegation of fraud, background check, disqualification, variance, set-aside, foster care, family foster setting, adult foster care

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• not enforce any quality control over those reports because the prevailing view was that we should preserve
• was<00:54:19.320><c> that</c><00:54:19.440><c> we</c><00:54:19.520><c> should</c><00:54:19.680><c> preserve
• </c><00:54:20.000><c> the</c><00:54:20.080><c> local</c> was that we should preserve the local was that
• we should preserve the local control<00:54:20.880><c> of</c><00:54:21.000><c> the</c><00:54:21.280><
• of whether or not something gets implemented may run headlong into actual legislative priority to preserve

Keywords: 1183, house

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• AB 288 will protect California workers by preserving their fundamental constitutional rights to free
• right and responsibility to regulate the working condition of workers within its borders including preserving
• AB 726 supports the preservation of critical housing stock while helping jurisdictions meet their long
• zero-interest securities to allow nonprofits to buy homes at fair market value, protecting homeowners, preserving
• facilitate an appropriate sentencing to the fullest extent. of the law in these cases while still preserving

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• housing stabilization program, and I'm really interested in finding a way to crack down on that and preserve
• housing stabilization program, and I'm really interested in finding a way to crack down on that and preserve
• </c><01:09:55.120><c> on</c><01:09:55.360><c> that</c><01:09:55.520><c> and</c><01:09:55.679><c> preserve
• </c> a way to crack down on that and preserve a way to crack down on that and preserve the<01:09:56.239

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, to me, this bill is a small but important step to protect and preserve the democratic meeting process
• So, to me, this bill is a small but important step to protect and preserve the democratic meeting process
• /c><00:07:44.479><c> and</c> important step to pro protect and important step to pro protect and preserve
• the</c><00:07:46.400><c> democratic</c><00:07:47.199><c> meeting</c><00:07:47.599><c> process</c> preserve
• the democratic meeting process preserve the democratic meeting process for<00:07:48.400><c> all</c><

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This bill preserves local control while establishing a reliable framework for consistency.
• This keeps Texas competitive with other states that preserve a full summer travel season.
• Senate Bill 2928 will preserve summer jobs, learning, our economy, and established uniformity.
• We urge members of the committee to reject this bill and preserve current law that reflects Texas' commitment
• If you want to protect and preserve the Texas Dream Act, we should institute these audits and controls

Summary: The committee heard several education bills, with most of the discussion focused on Senate Bill 1835, Senate Bill 784, Senate Bill 1049, Senate Bill 2942, and Senate Bill 2928. SB 1835 would raise from 5% to 20% the cap on nonresident students who can receive resident tuition and fees through competitive scholarships at certain regional universities in slower-growing workforce development areas, provided the schools have capacity as determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Supporters, including West Texas A&M University, said the bill would help fill underused capacity, attract students who may stay and work in Texas, and support regional workforce needs. SB 784 would strengthen a prior law allowing peace officers’ children to transfer between public school districts for safety reasons by requiring both districts’ approval, making clear that districts of innovation are not exempt, and prohibiting tuition charges. SB 1049 would require districts and open-enrollment charters to excuse students, at a parent’s request, for religious release-time instruction for up to one hour per day and five hours per week; witnesses said the program is constitutional, voluntary, and already operating in other states and some Texas districts. Each of these bills was left pending after testimony, with no public witnesses opposing them. SB 2942 would expand and adjust the state’s adult charter high school pilot program. Senator Creighton said the bill is intended to help the estimated 7 million Texas adults without a high school diploma by removing barriers to expansion, aligning legal protections with ISDs, changing TEA’s disapproval window for expansion amendments to a 30-day period after receipt, and updating funding to reflect part-year attendance. A committee substitute kept the upper enrollment age at 50 and removed a proposed testing change. Testimony from New Heights students and leadership described the program as life-changing, emphasizing that it combines diplomas with career credentials, childcare, transportation, and other supports to help adults stabilize their families and enter better-paying work. TEA witnesses explained the expansion process and said adult charter schools are overseen by the commissioner rather than the SBOE. The committee substitute was adopted, public testimony closed, and the bill was left pending. SB 2928 would set a uniform school start date for public school districts at the third Wednesday in August, while preserving existing district-of-innovation flexibility for current DOI districts and allowing year-round systems to continue. Senator Creighton argued the bill would reduce the patchwork created by DOI exemptions, support students and families, and preserve summer employment and tourism revenue. A committee substitute was adopted. Testimony came largely from tourism, hospitality, and recreation interests, including hotel, water park, zoo, chamber of commerce, and camp representatives, who said later start dates would extend the summer travel season, improve staffing and revenue, and give students more opportunities for summer jobs and camps. Several witnesses cited large economic impacts from tourism and said early school starts reduce August business. Some senators raised concerns about charter schools being excluded and about year-round calendars, but the bill was left pending after testimony.

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• it is important to us to gift our property after our deaths to Carly State Park, in addition to preserving
• </c><01:05:06.720><c> who</c> Mike Morra: After our deaths, to Carly State Park, in addition to preserving
• Park in after our deaths to Carly State Park in addition<01:05:23.079><c> to</c><01:05:23.319><c> preserving
• </c><01:05:23.839><c> the</c><01:05:24.319><c> valley</c><01:05:25.319><c> I</c> addition to preserving
• the valley I addition to preserving the valley I would<01:05:25.839><c> love</c><01:05:26.000><c> to

Bills: HF647, HF2824, HF1249, HF623, HF820

Keywords: water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition

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• They are an untapped resource that if used strategically could alleviate general fund pressure, preserving
• They are an untapped resource that if used strategically could alleviate general fund pressure, preserving
• 00:43:17.920><c> pressure,</c> alleviate general fund pressure, alleviate general fund pressure, preserving
• <00:43:19.599><c> staff</c><00:43:20.000><c> positions,</c><00:43:20.560><c> and</c> preserving staff
• positions, and preserving staff positions, and improving<00:43:21.040><c> our</c><00:43:21.280><c> food

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's the African American Family Preservation Act, I believe is the full term.
• The African American Family Preservation Act addresses a deep and persistent issue in child protection
• just on the<00:57:07.760><c> African-American</c><00:57:08.480><c> family</c><00:57:08.839><c> preservation
• </c> the African-American family preservation the African-American family preservation act<00:57:10.480

Bills: HF2254, HF2302, HF2502, HF2315, HF2475, HF2086

Keywords: HF2254, Minnesota child credit, baby bonus, child tax credit, income tax, individual income tax, tax relief, newborn, birth credit, family tax credit, tax refund, advance payment, Department of Revenue, taxable year, parenting, families with children, child credit, state regulations, families, taxation

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• Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, as it's called, has been the bedrock of conservation law and preserved
• Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, as it's called, has been the bedrock of conservation law and preserved
• </c> bedrock of conservation law and preserve bedrock of conservation law and preserve the<00:47:11.680
• </c><01:35:31.120><c> agency</c><01:35:31.520><c> and</c><01:35:31.760><c> judicial</c> while preserving
• narrow exceptions for are, it preserves narrow exceptions for genuine<04:04:56.399><c> medical</c><04

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

Bills: SB2256, SB2053, SB2090, SB2169, SB2245, SB2519, SB2765, SB3055, SB3102, SB3118, SB3144, SB3248, HCR43, HCR69, HCR188, HB2300, HB1605, HB2094, HB1166, HB1970, HB1969, HB2050, HB2165, HB2271, HB2338, HB2339, HB1972, HB2208, HB2310, HB1801, HB2498, HB2443, HB1976, HB2246, HB2319, HB1541, HB2606, HB2343, HB1853, HB1840, HB1785, HB1952, HB2551, HB2171, HB1661, HB1802, HB1663, HB1838, HB1960, HB1815, HB2599, HB1769, HB2315, HB1860, HB1891, HB2104, HB2158, HB389, HB1510, HB2089, HB2090, HB2099, HB1516, HB1548, HB1481, HB2452, HB2329, HB2275, HB1658, HB2272, HB2273, HB2276, HB2335, HB1656, HB2207, HB2289, HB1854, HB2581, HB20, HB2296, HB1707, HB2297, HB1890, HB2241, HB2474, HB1740, HB2472, HB1688, HB2345, HB2546, HB1574, HB1546, HB2218, HB1163, HB1523, HB2021, HB1524, HB2020

Keywords: Brother Joseph Dutton, Kalaupapa, historic recognition, observance, Hawaii history, salvage vehicles, vehicle title transfer, electronic signatures, insurance, administrative efficiency, child custody, mental health, evaluations, licensed counselors, family court, SB2245, Hawaii ethics, revolving door, state employee ethics, cooling-off period

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• Penalties for knowingly false complaints protect judges from abuse while preserving the public's right
• Number three, the state works on a plan to preserve food access, not just enforce penalties.
• The floor substitute proposes new sections and consolidates into one section that requires preserving

Bills: SB835, SB3070, SB22, SJR59, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB973, SB974, SB865, SB506, SB781, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB505, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB3073, SB2920, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB2460, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB2595, SB857, SB37, SB8, SB10, SB227, SB261, SB12, SB15, SJR27, SB552, SB835, SB3070, SB22, SJR59, SB25, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SB926, SB1494, SB251, SB456, SB500, SB1307, SB2615, SB2995, SB2321, SB973, SB974, SB865, SB506, SB781, SB1522, SB1558, SB510, SB667, SB763, SB2073, SB1858, SB1660, SB505, SB2900, SB1433, SB1540, SB1964, SB1300, SB1644, SB2217, SB2373, SB2431, SB1758, SB2480, SB3039, SB3047, SB3073, SB2920, SB2781, SB826, SB766, SB2460, SB527, SB1946, SB2885, SB1243, SB2610, SB2595, SB857, SCR9, HB5560, HB762, HB 107, HB 114, HB300, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323

Keywords: sexual abuse, nondisclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, public policy, victim rights, lottery, bingo, regulation, Texas Lottery Commission, Department of Licensing and Regulation, criminal offenses, state administration, audits, transfers, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation

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• For years, SB 458 preserves the right to an appraisal provision in home and auto insurance policies.
• HCR 109 by HCR 109 by Harris Davila, authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction
• designation of property as a historic landmark and the inclusion of property in historic or similar preservation

Bills: SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SJR5, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1762, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, SCR25, SB687, SB1332, SB2185, SB552, SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SJR5, SB458, SB482, SB927, SB984, SB651, SB1620, SB2124, SB2448, SB841, SB843, SB402, SB2662, SB2053, SB2332, SB2112, SB745, SB1247, SB1789, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1762, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, HCR76, HCR127, HCR9, HCR40, HCR118, HR559, HCR59, HCR135, HCR141, HCR46, HCR109, HCR10, SCR25, HB2525, HB142, HB140, HB29, HB451, HB3809, HB3307, HB 1130, HJR1, HB9, SB17, SB260, SB509, SB1506, SB1637, SB2308

Keywords: Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A, bail training, Article 17.024, Article 15.17, local administrative judge, State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Office of Court Administration, county courts, criminal justice, criminal jurisprudence, judicial qualifications