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• And obviously anything that's done under statements in custody requires Miranda to be read procedures
• So without reading from my notes, whenever it comes to investigating death cases, whenever the suspect
• And there's a lot of content and they're actually read through some of it last night just to try to absorb
• Let's imagine an individual who commits a third-degree felony.
• That is the average Turner and from I gave the example of a like a third-degree felony or some type of

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And third, we do want to extend to underserved communities in St.
• And third, we do want to extend to underserved communities in St.
• And third, we do want lasting careers.
• Uh when it second or third position.
• Um and uh the third question succeed.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• - that uh the there needs to be a third- that uh the there needs to be a third- party<00:18:36.159
• on the third on the third you<00:34:58.400> know<00:34:58.560> the<00:34:58.720>
• fine what's second offense what's third fine what's second offense what's third offense<00:59:41.000
• Sorry, I can't read very well.
• common mice rats and what was the third common mice rats and what was the third fish<04:54:15.040

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on a bill arising from the Lee case involving animal seizures and humane society involvement. Members and the commissioner discussed concerns about due process, lack of clear notice to animal owners, the need for owners to understand when they are surrendering ownership, and whether humane agents should have additional training or certification. Several members also questioned the role of the NH SPCA and humane societies, the absence of oversight, and whether there was any financial or policy conflict in their involvement. The commissioner said the Department of Agriculture does not have a direct relationship with humane societies, but does coordinate with police on seizures, and noted that problems tend to arise when agencies do not consult the department first. Testimony and discussion focused on possible fixes to the bill, including clearer written notice of rights, requiring a third-party qualified veterinarian or other neutral evaluator, establishing the condition of animals at the time of seizure for later court proceedings, and possibly using teleconferencing with a veterinarian in limited circumstances. Some members suggested the bill may need a broader study committee, while others said it should be amended now rather than delayed. The chair said the bill would be worked on further and sent to the subcommittee for more detailed review. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 250, which would allow local governing bodies to regulate dog muzzling. Representative Jodi Newell testified that the bill was intended to let municipalities respond to dangerous dogs, citing Keene’s attempt to require muzzling after a serious incident but lack of clear authority under current law. Deborah LeBlanc also testified about a dog attack that seriously injured her dog and said a muzzle requirement could have prevented the attack. Committee members asked about the incident, existing dog-control laws, and whether the dog had been leashed; the discussion suggested the bill was meant to clarify local authority over muzzling as a public safety measure.

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• The clerk will read the proclamation.
• Reading of the proclamation, Mr. Speaker. Show the House convened in special session. Are there...
• Governor, reading of the proclamation, Mr. Speaker. Show the House convened in special session.
• Are there bills or joint resolutions on third reading? None on the desk, Mr. Speaker.

Summary: The House convened in special session with 96 members present, establishing a quorum. The meeting opened with prayer by Representative Andrade and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Representative Valdez. The clerk then read Governor Ron DeSantis’s proclamation calling the Legislature into special session from June 1 to June 3, 2026. No bills, resolutions, committee reports, messages from the Senate, or other legislative items were on the desk. The Speaker announced the schedule for the special session, saying the State Affairs Committee would meet that afternoon to consider a property tax bill and related policy, followed by the Rules and Ethics Committee later in the evening. The House planned to return to the floor the next morning to take up both measures. Representative Garrison moved that the House receive reports and adjourn for committee and other House business, reconvening Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. or upon call of the Chair. The motion was approved, and the House adjourned.

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• The clerk will read the proclamation.
• Reading of the proclamation, Mr. Speaker. Show the House convened in special session.
• Are there Governor, reading of the proclamation, Mr. Speaker.
• Are there bills or joint resolutions on third reading? None on the desk, Mr. Speaker.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• And the third most important thing was their retirement plan.
• And the third most important thing was their retirement plan.
• Third-to-last page. In the handout. Okay. Yeah, it's in the handout, the third-to-last page.
• Do we see a significant move from the grandfathered to that third option plan?
• Harrington, do you have more specifics on this third party, this third option that you just mentioned

Keywords: 908, all

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• the second offense would be $700<00:07:40.440> and<00:07:40.680> a<00:07:40.919> third
• /c><00:07:41.360> offense<00:07:42.080> of<00:07:42.599> violating $700 and a third
• offense of violating $700 and a third offense of violating the<00:07:43.360> stop<00:07:43.759
• from doing it in the first place, and if at the very least deters them from doing it a second or a third
• I'm reading the rest of the law.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: On February 3, 2025, the committee first took up Senate File 483, as amended by the A2 author’s amendment, which would expand Minnesota’s medical-review exemptions for drivers with a history of loss of consciousness or seizures. The bill’s author explained that current law still requires some people who have been seizure-free for years, and off medication for years, to keep returning to a physician for paperwork even when their doctor says no further review is needed. A testifier described losing his commercial driving career after a seizure disorder, then being forced to keep paying for periodic neurologist visits despite being seizure-free since 2003 and off medication since 2009. The committee adopted the A2 amendment and then approved the bill, sending Senate File 483 to the State Government Committee. The committee then heard Senate File 737, which would increase mandatory minimum fines for repeated school bus stop-arm violations from $500 for a first offense to $700 for a second and $950 for a third. The author and the Minnesota School Bus Operators Association argued that repeat violations remain too common and that stronger penalties, along with stop-arm cameras, would help deter dangerous driving and protect children. A State Patrol representative said 2024 saw about 2,100 stop-arm charges, roughly double two years earlier, and attributed much of the increase to cameras making violations easier to prove; he also said conviction rates on the charge are about 50 to 55 percent. Committee members asked about repeat offenders, camera coverage, and whether bus stop locations should be safer, with one member noting only 23 people had been convicted of a second offense since 2015 and one of a third offense. The discussion ended with no final vote shown in the transcript, but the bill received supportive testimony and extensive questioning about enforcement and bus-stop safety.

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• I'll read this out loud for everybody. We have four items on today's consent calendar.
• I'll read this out loud for everybody. We have four items on today's consent calendar.
• Again, we invite you to read our Buyers on Mask report.
• Whitmill case, and I want to read... Assembly Member Stephanie Wynn cited in the People v.
• Whitmill case, and I want to read a few other lines: “I concur with the result, because I believe it

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, beginning with housekeeping items and the adoption of a four-bill consent calendar. Bills on the consent calendar included AB 476 on metal theft, AB 619 on California Conservation Corps training for formerly incarcerated people, AB 1192 on child abuse or neglect reporting, and AB 1239 on human trafficking data. Several bills were pulled by the authors before hearing, and the committee also announced that AB 379 would be heard with a file notice waiver and AB 63 would be for testimony only. The most extensive discussion was on AB 366, which would require ignition interlock devices for anyone convicted of DUI. The author, Senator Archuleta, and a MADD representative gave emotional testimony about family members killed by drunk drivers and argued the bill would save lives. Support came from law enforcement, fire, medical, auto club, and safety groups. Opposition from public defenders and criminal justice advocates focused on loss of judicial discretion, costs for low-income drivers, and concerns about vendor oversight and effectiveness. The committee voted to pass AB 366 as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1380, which would create a permanent pathway into firefighting careers for formerly incarcerated people who served on Cal Fire hand crews. The author and supporters said the bill would recognize service, improve reentry, and reduce recidivism; a fire labor group withdrew its opposition after amendments were discussed. The measure passed to Appropriations, though it remained on call pending one additional vote. AB 461, which would remove criminal penalties for parents of truant K-8 students and replace them with supportive responses, drew broad support from education and justice advocates but no opposition testimony; it was also passed to Appropriations and left on call pending one more vote. ACR 60, recognizing the Downey Police Department’s special-needs communication program for interactions with people with disabilities or sensory challenges, was adopted unanimously. The committee then heard AB 746 on creating an inmate cooperative program and a green reentry reserve for incarcerated workers. Supporters said it would build job skills, dignity, and reentry success; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed to Appropriations and was left on call pending votes. Finally, AB 379 on human trafficking drew strong support from survivor advocates, law enforcement, and local officials for creating a survivor services fund and targeting buyers, but also strong opposition from survivors and civil liberties groups who warned it would criminalize vulnerable people and revive harmful loitering enforcement. The committee discussion continued with members weighing survivor support, public safety tools, and concerns about the bill’s amendments and scope.

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• have had the opportunity to read this. have had the opportunity to read this.
• I'll read that. Any 25 down to 13.28. I'll read that.
• reading from a script. reading from a script.
• I'm reading off names.
• I'm reading off names.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up a motion to suspend the rules so House File 5140 could be recalled from committee, given second and third readings, and placed on passage. Representative Long and Representative Greenman argued the bill was an urgent, comprehensive gun violence prevention package that had already passed the Senate and should be acted on immediately in response to recent shootings, including Annunciation School, Burnsville, and Accent Signage. They said families, students, survivors, doctors, and community members had been pressing legislators to act, and Greenman described the bill as including mental health, intervention, anonymous threat reporting, bans on weapons of war, ghost guns, and binary triggers. Representative Heintzeman opposed the urgency motion and focused on specific bill language, arguing that parts of the proposal were unclear or overly broad. He questioned whether the language on protruding grips would effectively ban all handguns, whether the penalties section could turn lawful gun owners into felons for possessing multiple noncompliant items, and whether the firearms assembly language could criminalize routine cleaning and reassembly of guns. He said these issues should have been addressed in committee and argued members needed clearer answers before voting on urgency. Greenman responded that the language was intended to target additional protruding grips, not ordinary handgun grips, and said she was willing to adopt an amendment to clarify that point. On the penalties and assembly questions, she said the bill was aimed at certifying existing weapons, banning ghost guns, and preventing harm, and repeatedly urged members to vote for the urgency motion so the full bill could be considered. The exchange remained focused on the motion to suspend the rules and on the substance of the gun violence prevention package; no final vote or other action is shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• The clerk will read. Mr.
• The clerk will read. Mr.
• The clerk will read. We have a message from the governor. The clerk will read. Mr.
• The clerk will read.
• I read it the same way.

Keywords: 964, all

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• ,<01:18:59.520> but aren't the most exciting reading, but aren't the most exciting reading
• watching things and weren't reading watching things and weren't reading those<01:19:55.520> audit
• This is a loan that Claremont has to pay back, as I read the amendment.
• It could be less reading programs or it could be less math problems.
• share<01:37:06.000> some Third, the state must share some Third, the state must share some

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I can read the caption. Come to order. Clerk, call the roll. Perry. Here. Hancock. Here. Birdwell.
• In fact, our beekeepers lost two-thirds of their colonies this past year.
• Two-thirds is, in my understanding, one of the largest losses of bees in a single year.
• in, and they were presenting to the Cuero third and fourth graders about different plants that they
• Presentation of the third and fourth graders, so we can get schools involved.

Bills: HB630, HB685, HB1318, HB2692

Keywords: outboard motors, certificate of title, vessel regulation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, marine documentation, HB 685, municipal utility rates, water rates, sewer rates, local government code, rate discrimination, tax-exempt entities, sales tax exemption, ad valorem tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, municipal water service, municipal sewer service, utility billing, public utilities

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• I can read a book, put my head down, and take a nap if I need to. We deserve that private time.
• All right, go read a book by Gene Kranz.
• Accommodations, so let's say it's read aloud in class.
• And my So I'll be sure to share it with her because I remember, as I was reading the bill last night,
• It's not overly burdensome because it's not every accommodation, like the read-out-loud.

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• They did not allow for third-party in-field independent repair.
• This is not a case of an industry that is too lazy to read their contracts.
• Third, the criminal penalties are removed in favor of civil enforcement.
• I don't think I've read the committee substitute, so I need to look at that.”
• “Well, I don't think I've read the committee substitute, so I need to look at that.”

Bills: HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984

Keywords: digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to technology, construction, economic development, and consumer protection. HB 3862 would restrict minors’ access to certain social media apps and limit smartphone use in classrooms; supporters, including Champions for Childhood, argued that smartphones and social media contribute to addiction, distraction, depression, self-harm, and trafficking risks, and the bill was left pending. HB 3712 would change Texas retainage rules so owners could not withhold payment on specially fabricated construction materials once they are delivered, approved, and warranted; subcontractors and suppliers said current retainage practices delay payment for years and create financial risk, and the bill was left pending. HB 2963, the right-to-repair bill, would require manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and information for independent repair of digital devices, with exemptions for medical devices, vehicles under existing agreements, and trade-secret protections; consumer, environmental, business, and repair advocates supported it, while Safelite asked that automotive manufacturers not be excluded from the bill, and it was left pending. HB 4308 would create county industrial development districts to attract major employers and finance infrastructure through local elections and bonds; Fort Bend County supported it as a tool to add jobs and broaden the tax base, and it was left pending. The committee also heard HB 3344, which would create a licensing system for re-roofing contractors, require insurance and bonding, and establish a public database and complaint process. Supporters said it would help curb storm chasers and protect homeowners after storms, while opponents argued it would add burdens on legitimate small roofers, duplicate existing fraud laws, and potentially restrict consumer choice and contractor pricing flexibility. After extensive testimony and questions, the bill was left pending. HB 4196 would create a task force on modernizing manufacturing through digital integration and automation; Schneider Electric and the Texas Workforce Commission supported it as a way to improve competitiveness and create skilled jobs, and it was left pending. HB 3874 would require contractors to receive copies of incorporated contract documents before signing if requested; subcontractors and construction attorneys said it would improve transparency and prevent parties from being bound by unseen terms, and it was left pending. In pending business, the committee voted out several bills. HB 74, creating the Port Verde Port Authority District, was reported favorably to the full House without amendment. HB 112, relating to a science park in certain counties, was reported favorably as substituted. HB 2214, on floodplain notice requirements for leased dwellings, HB 3016, on rental vehicle damage waivers, HB 3133, on explicit deepfake material on social media, HB 3173, on workforce development program planning and evaluation, HB 3807, on child care waiting list priority for children of certain child care workers, HB 463, on unilateral memoranda of contract for residential property, HB 4115, on shareholder proposals to certain domestic corporations, and HB 5008, on use of the Skills Development Fund by certain entities, were all reported favorably, most without amendment and some as substituted. HB 2652, creating a certified caregiver pilot program in the Borderplex workforce area, was also reported favorably and sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.

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• Senator is first reading of House bills.
• The House files have been given their second reading.
• Members will now their second reading.
• which is introduction and first reading which is introduction and first reading of<00:08:56.800>
• first reading and referred as indicated. first reading and referred as indicated.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senator Abraham is at the table for his third bite at the apple on Senate Bill 358.
• We do have a third chair, but we have four of you, so we can do two and two.
• If there's an insurance company, if there's a third-party administrator... ...and box by box by box,
• payors and insurers to file suit against the injured worker for any reason, if someone that can barely read
• If someone that can barely read gets this notice that says, 'You have been sued,' and they look at it

Summary: The Senate Labor Committee met on March 14 and adopted the prior minutes. It voluntarily deferred Senate Bill 358, which would have addressed workers’ compensation coverage for independent contractors and sole-proprietor subcontractors. Senator Abraham said the bill would instead be studied to determine whether such workers should be able to buy occupational accident coverage or be required to carry workers’ compensation coverage, particularly where no employees are involved. The committee then heard House Bill 456, which would expand and clarify workers’ compensation petition requirements and broaden employers’ and payers’ ability to file disputed claims beyond fraud and medical-director appeals to other disputes under the chapter. The bill drew strong support from business groups and strong opposition from injured-worker attorneys, who argued it would revive problems seen in 2012 when employers could sue injured workers without a ripe dispute, burden unrepresented claimants, and increase litigation and administrative costs. Supporters said it would improve access to the courts and help employers investigate questionable claims. After debate, the committee voted 5-1 to report HB 456 favorably, with Senator Barrow voting no. The committee also heard House Bill 549, which creates the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program, or Bayou Works, a proposed statewide workforce training grant program aimed at helping employers quickly train workers for specific skill needs. The sponsor and Louisiana Workforce Commission representatives said it would be privately funded, modeled on Michigan’s “Going Pro” program, and coordinated with technical colleges, apprenticeships, internships, and other workforce partners. Members asked about statewide reach, youth pipeline efforts, and timing; the department said implementation would likely begin later next year. The committee reported HB 549 favorably by unanimous consent and then adjourned.

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• And there is one bill in that category that they rejected the governor's amendments and, by a two-thirds
• Speaker, the clerk read this bill, what it does. Senate Bill 106 prohibits the sale of tryptamine.
• It was my understanding when the clerk read this that the motion was to pass it without the governor's
• Two-thirds. Two-thirds of those present, I believe, is 67. Present. Be there. Okay. Shall the bill?

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Reconvened Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• We're going to go ahead and start our reading as soon as we have our members attend the committee and
• Small businesses accelerate economic growth and mobility in California, creating two-thirds of net jobs
• In California, small businesses create two-thirds of net jobs, build wealth, and invigorate efforts to
• Andrea DeVoe, on behalf of the California African American Chamber of Commerce, the third co-sponsor,
• So we're going to let our secretary read the outcome of today's meeting.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact met on July 11, 2025, and heard six measures focused on small business contracting, ports and trade, local economic development, clean energy transition, tariff impacts, and infrastructure finance. SB 70 would raise the Small Business Procurement and Contract Act contract cap from $250,000 to $350,000 and index it to inflation; supporters said it would reflect current economic conditions, while opponents argued it could reduce transparency, favor larger firms, and strain small businesses’ ability to carry inventory and wait for payment. The bill was approved 7-0 to Appropriations. AJR 14 urged federal agencies to consider the effects of tariff policy on California ports, with testimony emphasizing impacts on cargo volumes, jobs, supply chains, and infrastructure needs; it passed 7-0. SB 781 would require cities and counties to adopt small business utilization plans and strengthen the California Small Business Technical Assistance Program; chambers of commerce and committee members supported it as a way to expand procurement opportunities and technical assistance, and it passed 7-0 to Local Government. SB 227 would extend and expand the Green Empowerment Zone in Contra Costa County, add environmental justice representatives, and extend authorization to 2040; it passed 7-0 to the floor. SB 263 would direct the California Transportation Agency to study the statewide impacts of tariffs, with supporters from the ports, retail, and trucking sectors arguing that better data is needed to guide budgeting and policy responses; it passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 769 would create the Golden State Infrastructure Fund to finance major infrastructure projects through a revolving public-private investment model; supporters said it would help address long-term infrastructure needs and prepare for major events, and the bill passed 6-0 to Appropriations after opposition was withdrawn. All measures were reported out of committee, and the meeting adjourned at 10:39 a.m.

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• Less than 1% of all mothers and children remain together by the end of their third year. children by
• the end of their third year.
• Less than 1% of all teen mothers, after the third year the child is born, live without a father in their
• As I read about Lifewise, I quickly became intrigued and convinced that this program could be the answer
• That is an issue with the literacy act, the numeracy act, trying to get kids to proficiency in reading

Bills: SB166, HB365, HB272, HB232, HB234, SB278, SB277

Keywords: Ten Commandments, public education, displays, funding, Alabama law, STEM, science education, technology education, engineering education, math education, workforce development, career pathways, Alabama STEM Council, Department of Workforce, education policy, higher education, community colleges, K-12 education, teacher pipeline, STEM careers

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• to read from a place I was doing some research before leaving today.
• And I want to read from Mary Jane's Bakery Company dot com.
• They're not required to read the industry circular.
• required to read the industry circular. required to read the industry circular.
• the bill as it came from the you reading the bill as it came from the house?

Keywords: 1189, house, all