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• SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, COMMUNICATIONS, WE AS SCHOOL LIAISON SERVED AS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS FOR INSULATION
• WE ALSO HELP CONNECT SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
• PRESIDENT TALKS ABOUT THIS DESIGNATION MORE IN THE COMMUNITY.
• COMMUNITIES IN OKALOOSA AND WALTON COUNTY.
• IT RECEIVES COMMUNITY, COUNTRY, AND CLASSROOM.

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• </c> partners come into our communities. partners come into our communities.
• :24.240><c> seen</c> in our community, we wouldn't have seen in our community, we wouldn't have seen
• </c> community can see their infrastructure. community can see their infrastructure.
• </c> communities to access this system. communities to access this system. &gt;&gt; Okay.
• , very small communities up to larger communities.

Bills: SF0101

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• ,</c><00:08:43.120><c> cascading</c> most vulnerable communities, cascading most vulnerable communities
• </c> and went on to earn a communications and went on to earn a communications degree<00:28:07.679><c
• </c> community who joined in the fun. community who joined in the fun.
• I salute my friend, community.
• </c> in community connection and recovery. in community connection and recovery.

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

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• There are three legal tools for communication.
• There's no communication. There's no one-way communication even. And that leads to fragmented care.
• But I think there is a desire for my community members for not...
• Would that be an unsolicited communication?
• Would that be an unsolicited communication?

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c><01:41:05.639><c> and</c> easier to develop in a community and easier to develop in a community and
• in the community look, but deciding what the people in the community look like.
• </c> important for protecting Community important for protecting Community Health<01:50:31.320><c> and
• Housing from existing community.
• communal spaces bathroom there shared communal spaces for<04:29:30.239><c> using</c><04:29:30.479><c

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We maintain a significant rental fleet investment supporting the construction and industrial community
• Those goals rely on the vibrant and unfettered engagement of our sporting community.
• We need dedicated funding and increased revenue sources for community violence intervention.
• They are part of their communities.
• Responsible retail, like KEGRO members, are committed to protecting our communities.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Revenue

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a long hybrid hearing on a wide range of tax bills, with testimony covering cigarette and tobacco taxes, nicotine pouches, contractor rental equipment exemptions, aircraft sales tax exemptions, rolling stock, advanced sales tax payments, a gun and ammunition excise tax, a digital services tax, and a psilocybin cultivation/tax proposal. Committee chairs outlined the hearing process and noted that 39 House-filed sales and excise tax bills were being heard for required reporting by November 28. No votes were taken during the hearing. On tobacco-related bills, supporters including Senator Keenan, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and Tobacco Free Mass backed higher cigarette taxes and closing the synthetic nicotine loophole, arguing the measures would reduce youth initiation, encourage cessation, and offset health care costs. Retailers, wholesalers, and convenience-store groups opposed the increases, warning of smuggling, out-of-state purchasing, and harm to small businesses; premium cigar representatives argued cigars should be treated separately from cigarettes. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3067 and related bills concerning nicotine pouches, with public health advocates supporting taxation and industry witnesses urging a lower, more competitive rate. Several other bills drew sharply divided testimony. United Rentals supported H. 3065 to simplify contractor rental equipment exemption paperwork, while airport and aviation groups opposed bills to repeal the aircraft sales tax exemption, saying it would hurt airport competitiveness and jobs. The Transportation Association of Massachusetts backed rolling stock tax exemptions, saying the current tax discourages fleet investment and interstate commerce. Restaurant industry representatives supported repealing advanced sales tax payments and changing penalty rules, saying businesses were hit with retroactive penalties after unclear pandemic-era changes. On H. 3082, an excise tax on guns and ammunition, gun violence prevention advocates, Roca, and Giffords supported the bill as a dedicated funding source for prevention and survivor services, while sportsmen’s groups opposed it as unfair to lawful gun owners and harmful to conservation funding. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3208, a digital advertising services tax, with Representative Paulino supporting it as a way to capture revenue from online advertising and fund public needs, while the Chamber of Progress opposed it as costly and burdensome for small businesses and campaigns. Finally, multiple witnesses testified on H. 4050 regarding psilocybin cultivation and taxation: advocates from Mass Healing, Roca, the Reason Foundation, and individuals describing personal medical benefits urged a regulated, permit-based system, while the hearing ended after all signed-up speakers were heard and the chair adjourned the meeting.

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• I'm here on behalf of the lowrider community, and our community is rooted in family, culture, and community
• I'm here on behalf of the lowrider community, and our community is rooted in family, culture, and community
• I'm here on behalf of the lowrider community, and our community is rooted in family culture and community
• They are used for shows, parades, and community events.
• It supports our state's short-line railroads and supports communities across the state.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I'm with Bay Area Community Resources.
• That limited representation matters deeply for our community.
• another community.
• community.
• So appreciate your intent in this is away from one community and putting it into another community.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In many communities there are groups that gather and they focus on building community, and they have
• community has less of a voice and their voice carries less weight.
• It is incredibly important for people to understand when they come into these communities how these communities
• The local governments, our communities know what is good for our communities.
• To support marginalized communities. To address disparities.

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• , Public Affairs and Development, from the current community college district.
• , Public Affairs and Development, from the current community college district.
• Community land trusts are one of the strongest tools we have to stop this.
• This mistake can cause irreparable harm to these communities.
• These communities need intervention in a 21st-century sense now.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And I do see the impacts out there within my own community. I do want to work on this.
• We target strongholds in the community.
• safety and strengthen the quality of life in our communities in these rural areas.
• to do that to lower the recidivism because that is what keeps our community safe.
• It's destroying our communities. We've all kind of said the same things.

Bills: HB2043 , HB2044 , HB2108 , HB2131 , HB2132

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: felony murder, unborn child, homicide, Arizona Revised Statutes, life imprisonment, death penalty, abandonment, concealment, dead body, class 5 felony, criminal offense, unlawful flight, eluding police, fleeing law enforcement, police pursuit, vehicle pursuit, reckless endangerment, felony enhancement, class 4 felony, class 2 felony

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• And initiatives that have had significant impacts on the community.
• Gina has been a legal champion in our community for over 29 years.
• Public schools are strong, accountable, and rooted in the communities they serve.
• President, I have Antonio Campoy, a respected community member from my little hometown community of Guadalupe
• She has served in the community at the chapter president level, on the school board, and on the community

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It's very, very close with multiple people living in this community.
• It strengthens legislative oversight, promotes transparency, and empowers communities.
• All of those facilities are incredibly important to my community and, of course, of great interest.
• The quicker we know, the better we can be prepared to let our community know.
• Members, this is a common-sense bill that is about protecting taxpayers and... ...their communities.

Bills: HB456 , HB482 , HB1463 , HB1682 , HB1949 , HB5549 , SB763

Committee: House Environmental Regulation

Keywords: translation, environmental quality, complaints, accessibility, multilingual, TCEQ, environmental justice, environmental complaints, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, language access, public information, Texas Commission, multilingual access, administrative actions, environmental regulations, state representatives, state senators, penalty notice, Water Code, legislative notification

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• More community-based services.
• was a community response guide—how to provide the community alternatives to reporting.
• was a community response guide—how to provide the community alternatives to reporting.
• Their behavior can be addressed in the community at Spalding Community Residential.
• in the community at Spalding addressed in the community at Spalding um<02:55:22.960><c> Community</c

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Division 3 House Finance Committee opened a work session and announced scheduling updates, including a second Medicaid work session on March 5 at 9:00 a.m. and a reminder that recommendations or budget amendments must be moved to the full finance committee by the end of March. Members were told no motions, roll calls, or votes would be taken, and the chair also reviewed upcoming meeting dates and weather-related cancellation procedures. The day’s presentation was a budget work session on the Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), with officials Marie Nunan and Nathan White introducing the agency’s budget materials and mission. DCYF’s presentation focused on its core mandates and recent operational changes. Officials described child protective services, juvenile justice services, and the Sununu Youth Services Center, then highlighted workforce improvements, including reduced vacancy rates for assessment caseworkers, juvenile justice officers, and youth counselors. They attributed the staffing gains to legislative pay raises, mass recruitment posting changes, a more stable and trauma-informed model at SYC, and broader flexibility after prior budget cuts and hiring freezes. Members asked about full-time versus part-time staffing, and DCYF said most positions discussed were full-time, with some harder-to-fill part-time youth counselor roles at SYC. The committee also discussed DCYF’s emphasis on serving families earlier through its Community Navigator hotline referrals and community-based voluntary services, which are intended to connect families to supports before abuse or neglect escalates. Officials said the Community Navigator program had received 807 referrals since August 2023. On juvenile justice, DCYF described its assessment and diversion process and said it had reduced juvenile probation involvement by 30% from 2019 to 2023; members were directed to slide 17 for 2024 data, and officials said the trend continued toward fewer in-home juvenile justice cases. The agency also reported progress in kinship care, saying initial out-of-home placements with kin now occur 74% of the time and that kinship placements are associated with more reunification. Officials said kinship caregivers are being licensed and paid similarly to foster parents, and that the legislature’s kinship law has helped. Finally, DCYF outlined transition-age youth supports, including the HOPE program, Youth Villages LifeSet, and housing vouchers. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• It is a trusted partner, community anchor, and for many, a second home.
• It is a trusted partner, community anchor, and for many, a second home.
• We'd like to acknowledge all their contributions and efforts to their community.
• For years, I owned a preschool and fought for kids in the special needs community.
• Rob quickly became a cornerstone of that community.

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized the YMCA on its 175th anniversary and later welcomed officials from the city of Lindsay. The chamber then moved through confirmations for Frank Darnell Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edgar to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission; all three appointments were confirmed after roll calls. The Senate also adopted a consent calendar of bills and resolutions without objection. On the floor, senators debated Senate Joint Resolution 12 opposing federal offshore oil and gas leasing off California. Supporters argued offshore drilling would threaten coastal environments and public participation, while opponents said California’s energy shortages and affordability problems require more in-state production. The resolution passed. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 118 urging release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation files to promote transparency and accountability for survivors, and Senate Resolution 99 declaring April 21, 2026, California Agriculture Day, with broad praise for the state’s agricultural industry and concerns raised about water, farmland loss, and farmworker treatment. Finally, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 100 designating April 16, 2026, as Breaking the Silence Day of Awareness to highlight child sexual abuse prevention, mandated reporting, and survivor support. The chamber then adjourned in memory of Rob Trice and Alwyn Ben Holman, honoring their service and community impact. The session concluded with announcements of upcoming budget subcommittee meetings and notice that the Senate would reconvene on April 27, 2026.

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• I do have a question because I represent a beach community, and there's no comment from law enforcement
• I just wonder if, what we're experiencing in our beach communities, because there are many restaurants
• helping ensure that the voices, cultures, and needs of our communities are heard and respected.
• I have a huge, huge community of Muslim Americans in my district.
• California thrives when all communities thrive.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on alcohol licensing, billboard maintenance, equity planning, and recognition of Eid as a state holiday. AB 2663 by Assembly Member Rogers would extend the sunset on the “Cocktails to Go” program for restaurants; supporters from the California Restaurant Association and the Distilled Spirits Council said it has been successful and should continue, while one member raised concerns about beach communities and open-container enforcement. The bill was amended to add an urgency clause so the sunset would not lapse on New Year’s Eve, and it passed the committee. AB 2099 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez would define “customary maintenance” for outdoor advertising displays, including replacement or reinforcement of structural components. Supporters said the bill would provide clarity and consistency for the industry and state agencies, while opponents from Humboldt County and environmental groups argued it could weaken local enforcement, make nonconforming billboards effectively permanent, and increase public-safety and environmental concerns. The measure passed to Appropriations. AB 2731 by Assembly Member Addis would authorize 12 additional alcohol licenses in Santa Cruz County, split between Watsonville and southern county communities; local officials said the current cap is inequitable and forces businesses onto an expensive secondary market. The bill was amended to limit issuance to no more than five licenses per year and passed to Appropriations. AB 2017 by Assembly Member Haney would recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays and provide excused absences for students observing them. Support came from Muslim community organizations, public employees, and advocates who said the bill would improve inclusion and help students and workers observe their faith without penalty. Several committee members spoke in favor and asked to be added as coauthors, and the bill passed to the Committee on Public Employment and Retirement. AB 1823 by Assembly Member Jackson would require state agencies to incorporate racial equity into strategic plans and conduct racial equity analyses before budgets or regulations are implemented. Supporters said it would make equity efforts more durable and accountable, while some members opposed it; the bill passed to Appropriations. The committee also approved a consent calendar of multiple bills, and the meeting adjourned at 3:28 p.m.

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• Thank you. and making sure that all communities are, in fact, included.
• I have a huge, huge community of Muslim Americans in my district.
• So one, I would ask all... ...many, many cultures and communities.
• to the many, many, many cultures and communities.
• California thrives when all communities thrive.

Committee: House Governmental Organization

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So that is, community paramedics, is taken care of on another bill.
• Peters is, for the most part, a growing community.
• But for communities, we have galvanized lines, we have lead lines across our state in older communities
• But for communities, we have galvanized lines.
• We have lead lines across our state in older communities.

Committee: House Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Summary: The Committee on Local Government met in executive session and first adopted a substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 975, which replaced Senator Black’s version with Representative Farnan’s bill. Members discussed that the controversial community-agreement language had been removed and that related community paramedic language had been moved to another bill. The committee then voted 16-0 to do pass the substituted bill. The committee next considered House Bill 3496, dealing with county officials’ salary schedules and county classification issues. Representative Reedy explained the substitute added election authorities language, incorporated another bill on sheriffs and prosecuting attorneys, and changed the title and substance to address county valuation rules for certain fourth-class counties. Members discussed the impact on county classifications and the inclusion of abated and tax-exempt property in valuation calculations. The substitute was adopted, and the committee voted 15-1 to do pass the bill. In public hearing, Representative Sharp presented House Bill 3028 as a Lewis County fix to allow more at-large members on a county board instead of requiring one from each township; a retired Lewis County commissioner testified in support, and no opposition appeared. Representative Thompson presented House Bill 2431 to let Lexington ask voters for a public safety sales tax after a major gas explosion; supporters said it would fund police, fire, and ambulance needs without reducing current budgets, while an opponent argued against new taxes and special laws. Representative Violet presented House Bill 2732 to raise the voter-approved cap on water service line repair fees from $12 to $24 annually; St. Peters officials said costs have risen and the program helps residents avoid large repair bills, while an opponent said existing programs are solvent and opposed the increase. No votes were taken on the public hearing bills, and the committee adjourned after the hearings.

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• At the division, we coordinate, collaborate, and communicate not just with our community stakeholders
• DEM, that line of communication?
• So we would have open lines of communication with them as long as they have power.
• We reestablish those networks of communication. And then that's all it takes.
• And also the scientific community has to work in a domain that we call AI.

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in emergency management and related public-safety applications. The panel included the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the University of Florida, and Florida International University. FDEM described current uses of AI for invoice anomaly detection, automated situation report drafting, and data synthesis in WebEOC, emphasizing that AI is used to speed analysis and improve efficiency but not to replace human decision-making. The agency also said counties retain access through backup communications such as Starlink and generators, and that WebEOC provides shared visibility, archived documentation, and a common operating picture across all 67 counties. University of Florida representatives highlighted Beacon, an AI-enabled public safety audio service developed with FDEM and public media partners to distribute official alerts across multiple platforms, including mobile devices and digital streams. UF IFAS described a geospatial AI “Gaia bot” that turns satellite data into natural-language answers and maps for crop damage assessment and flood-risk mapping, with a focus on making complex Earth-observation data more accessible to growers and policymakers. FIU presented AI models that predict water levels and flood mitigation settings much faster than traditional simulation tools, with comparable or better accuracy, and said the work includes explainability features and broader research on compound flooding. Members asked extensive questions about storm surge, hallucinations, whether generative AI or large language models were being used, data vetting, and hardware needs. The witnesses repeatedly stressed that their systems are not autonomous, that human review remains central, and that the models used are primarily data-driven predictive tools rather than chatbot-style generative AI. The meeting ended with thanks to the panelists and an announcement that the committee’s policy chief was leaving for another position. Representative Mooney then moved that the committee rise, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Programs for vulnerable communities who are in crisis, connecting them to cash, food, health, and other
• their communities for decades.
• I want to discuss how, as a community-based organization, we can...
• So we did provide vouchers to community members.
• I want to remind everyone there is no such thing as over-communicating right now.

Keywords: 988, house, all