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• Sponsor, you know, >> [clears throat] you made some statements, and people have talked about how bold
• you've been in your statements.
• Sponsor, you know, >> [clears throat] you made some statements, and people have talked about how bold
• you've been in your statements.
• </c><01:03:44.680><c> in</c> Are you familiar with that statement in Are you familiar with that statement

Bills: HB1

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: HB1, Alabama, elections, primary election, special primary, runoff, congressional districts, redistricting, reapportionment, district boundaries, federal court, injunction, judgment, Governor proclamation, nominee certification, party nominee, general election 2026, election calendar, voting rights, congressional race

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• [applause] They knew their statements were a lie. They knew it.
• They knew their statements were a dirty, rotten lie. Their policies created the high prices.
• </c> They knew their statements were a lie. They knew their statements were a lie.
• They knew their statements They knew it.
• If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support.

Keywords: Presidential address to the Joint Session of the United States Congress on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• When you use measures such as unemployment and inflation to help make that statement, those squiggly
• And also, I should also say that a lot of times you'll hear the statement, or you have heard the statement
• You've heard a lot about... ...that statement.
• And also, I should also say that a lot of times you'll hear the statement, or you have heard the statement
• I should also say that a lot of times you'll hear the statement, or you have heard the statement a lot

Summary: The committee was convened to review Idaho’s economic outlook and general fund revenue projections, with members instructed to complete and submit individual “homework” revenue projections for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 by noon the next day. Chairmen explained the binder materials, the committee’s constitutional charge, and the plan to compile member projections into an average and median for deliberation and a recommendation to JFAC. They also noted the meeting was being broadcast publicly and thanked staff and presenters. Keith Bybee of Legislative Services Office outlined the state’s general fund budget picture, emphasizing structural imbalance between revenues and expenditures, the impact of statutory spending growth, and the need to decide whether to address the gap through spending cuts, cash balances, or other policy changes. He highlighted major budget drivers such as Medicaid expansion, public defender costs, IT consolidation, public school funding changes, and water resources spending, and discussed available cash reserves, including the budget stabilization fund. Committee members asked about Medicaid’s net cost, the treatment of the $330 million school funding adjustment, the Millennium Fund, and whether rainy-day funds or interest earnings were being used in the governor’s budget. Aaron Phipps of the Division of Financial Management presented the executive revenue forecast and explained changes in reporting for sales tax and the tax relief fund, including how certain transfers would now be treated as accrued general fund revenue. She described a sharp but likely temporary drop in corporate income tax collections tied to federal tax changes and taxpayer behavior, especially the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the SALT workaround, and said the overall income tax forecast remained relatively steady. Robert Spindlove of Zions Bank described national conditions, including lower Fed rates, a re-steepening yield curve, higher tariffs, mixed inflation signals, slowing but not contracting labor markets, and continued consumer spending, and said 2026 looked like a rebuilding year. Sam Wilkenhauer of the Idaho Department of Labor reported that Idaho’s labor market remained strong, with low unemployment, steady job growth, balanced industry expansion, and wage growth moderating from the overheated post-pandemic period; he forecast continued but more sustainable growth over the next two years.

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• <c> the</c><00:03:45.360><c> committee's</c> short statement for the committee's short statement for
• You can look at the teachers union in statements recently.
• They came union in statements recently.
• So I don't I don't know that statements.
• It was a matter-of-fact statement, girl.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Let me just follow up on that statement.
• Let me just follow up on that<00:54:13.280><c> statement.
• So again, I always talk that statement.
• So it all came off the surplus statement. It's just a big negative number.
• So it all came off the surplus statement. It's just a big negative number.

Committee: Senate Ways and Means

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• at the state level or the federal level, who did they submit statements of support to?
• at the state level or the federal level, who did they submit statements of support to?
• at the state level or the federal level, who did they submit statements of support to?
• at the state level or the federal level, who did they submit statements of support to?
• at the state level or the federal level, who did they submit statements of support to?

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety met on January 31, 2025, and first heard House Bill 1062, a housekeeping measure relating to the Hawaii Air National Guard. Testimony in support came from representatives of the Adjutant General and other National Guard witnesses. A member raised a technical question about language allowing the Guard to hold the rank authorized by the Department of the Air Force, and the response was that the bill should not require additional HR language; no vote was taken. The committee then heard House Bill 674, which would authorize allowances for TRICARE dental and vision coverage for Hawaii National Guard personnel ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. The Department of Defense supported the bill through Brigadier General Ross, Director of Joint Staff, and Terry Heiti also testified in support. There were no questions or action taken on the measure. House Bill 652, relating to veterans’ rights and benefits and regulating compensation for advice or assistance on veterans’ benefits, drew the most discussion. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing it would protect veterans from illegal or exploitative practices and noting its own service to more than 2,000 veterans in fiscal year 2024. Opposition came from the National Association for Veterans Rights and Veteran Benefits Guide, which argued the bill would restrict access to needed services and that some for-profit providers operate legally and should not be barred. Committee members questioned the scope of the bill, accreditation requirements, and whether nonprofit or pro bono services would be affected. A Department of Defense veteran services official said veterans can be vulnerable to exploitation and that some legal fee arrangements can be abusive, while also noting pro bono options exist. The committee did not reach a decision on the bill during the excerpt. The committee also began hearing House Bill 1058, which would create a veteran cemetery board within the Office of Veteran Services to help state veteran cemeteries comply with federal standards. The Office of Veteran Services and Terry Heiti testified in support. Members asked about the board’s membership, timeline, and consultant selection, and were told the working group was still in an organizational stage and no construction timeline had been set. The final measure discussed was House Bill 503, which would appropriate funds for a consultant to evaluate locations and designs for a Hawaii First Responders Memorial. The Department of Accounting and General Services supported the bill, and testimony in support was received from county and city officials, UPW Hawaii, and individuals. Members asked about the working group, timeline, and budget, and were told the project was still in early planning; no final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• Should a hearing proceed, each side is allowed an opportunity for an opening statement, to present and
• question sworn witnesses, to seek to admit relevant evidence, and to provide a closing statement.
• Should a hearing proceed, each side is allowed an opportunity for an opening statement, to present and
• question sworn witnesses, to seek to admit relevant evidence, and to provide a closing statement.
• So do we have anything more official than just a transcript and a statement by a chair?

Summary: The Oklahoma State Election Board held a special meeting to address several candidate contests and related procedural matters. After roll call and opening remarks, counsel explained the hearing procedures, burden of proof, and possible outcomes. Several cases were noted as resolved or withdrawn, including Timmons v. Jones, Banning v. Sutterfield, and Roberts v. Gaw. In Ranson v. Riley, the board accepted constructive service after the respondent did not appear, heard that Riley was not a registered voter in the required district for the required period, and voted 3-0 to sustain the petition and strike him from the ballot, with costs assessed to the petitioner. The board then heard Hasenbach v. Pugh, a contest challenging Senator Adam Pugh’s candidacy for Superintendent of Public Instruction under the Oklahoma Constitution’s emoluments ineligibility clause. The petitioner argued that Pugh was a sitting legislator whose office’s salary and benefits had increased during his term, relying on stipulated facts, a compensation commission order, and prior case law. The respondent argued the salary increase came from an independent commission that expressly excluded current legislators and that benefit changes were automatic under a preexisting statute, so no qualifying increase applied to Pugh. The board resolved several procedural issues first, including striking a reply brief as beyond the original petition and admitting joint stipulations into the record. After a recess and executive session, the board returned to open session and voted 3-0 to deny the petition in Hasenbach v. Pugh, retaining Pugh as a candidate on the ballot and assessing costs to the petitioner. The meeting concluded with closing remarks from the secretary and a unanimous vote to adjourn.

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• So I hope that with the two varying mission statements stands out and we can continue to fund that.
• The environmental impact statement assessment was completed in 1974, and then the development decision
• This will be an environmental impact statement, an EIS.
• Another cautionary note, as I'll be making some forward-looking statements, we're all speed readers.
• So Integral Resources,... statements. We're all speed readers.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from January 14, 19, 20, and 21, 2026. It then heard Senate Bill 1238, which would require Idaho Fish and Game to provide a 30-day public comment period for proclamation changes related to season-setting. Senator Foreman said the bill was intended to give sportsmen more time and had support from Idaho Fish and Game management and the Idaho Wildlife Federation, but outfitter representatives testified that the proposal could delay March big-game season setting and compress the time they have to sell hunts and secure tag information. Fish and Game staff said the change was doable but would require timeline adjustments and could create pinch points. After discussion, Senator Foreman asked that the bill be held at the call of the chair, and the committee voted to hold Senate Bill 1238. The committee then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 115, which supports consolidating the Soil and Water Conservation Commission with the Department of Water Resources while preserving the missions of both entities. Senator Harris said the resolution reflected stakeholder discussions and could improve efficiency and reduce administrative costs. Testimony from the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts and the Department of Water Resources supported the concept, emphasizing that the change would not alter the voluntary, locally led, non-regulatory mission of conservation districts. The committee voted to send SCR 115 to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to informational presentations from Idaho mining companies and industry representatives. The Idaho Mining Association and several companies described major projects and permitting status, including Thompson Creek’s molybdenum restart near Challis, Liberty Gold’s Black Pine project in southeast Idaho, Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project in Valley County, Integra Resources’ Delamar project in Owyhee County, and U.S. Silver Idaho’s Galena Mine in the Silver Valley. Speakers highlighted job creation, capital investment, critical and strategic minerals, environmental reclamation, and ongoing federal and state permitting processes. No votes or actions were taken on those presentations.

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• So I hope that with the two varying mission statements stands out and we can continue to fund that.
• The environmental impact statement assessment was completed in '74, and then the development decision
• This will be an environmental impact statement, an EIS, that officially starts once that notice of intent
• Another cautionary note, as I'll be making some forward-looking statements, we're all speed readers.
• So Integral Resources, statements. We're all speed readers.

Committee: Senate Resources and Environment

Keywords: 989, all

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• For a statement, follow up to your statement. Yes ma'am, you're recognized.
• to have... ...a report, a standard report by the Texas Legislative Council, is that an accurate statement
• Texas legislators just testified in El Paso to that very statement.
• Is that a fair statement? I believe in the Congress.
• I'd say something derogatory towards that last statement. America is great.

Bills: SR5 , SB5 , SB11 , SB12 , SB25 , SB26 , SB28 , SB35 , SB5 , SB11 , SB12 , SB25 , SB26 , SB28 , SB35 , SB5 , SB11 , SB12 , SB25 , SB26 , SB28 , SB35 , SR5

Keywords: redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes

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• I'll assign that floor statement to Assembly Member Roth. Motion passes.
• I'll assign that floor statement to Assembly Member Roth.
• I'll assign that floor statement to Assembly Member Miller.
• Thank you, Chair. ...that floor statement to Assembly Member Miller, and with that we will close our
• I'll assign that floor statement to Assembly Member Torres-Fossett.

Bills: AB93 , AB204 , AB414 , AB504 , AB598

Committee: Assembly Commerce and Labor

Keywords: public employees, police officers, benefits, appropriation, law enforcement, medical debt, collection agency, healthcare, consumer protection, financial assistance, occupational safety, air quality, greenhouse gases, employee monitoring, safety program, hemp, hemp products, cannabidiol, CBD, cannabis

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• Taxation and Revenue—that we would probably have to provide some kind of evidence like a settlement statement
• Of evidence like a settlement statement that would prove the purchase price that was paid for that home
• More as a statement that we are dedicated to finding a way to fix this.
• So I just want to follow up more with a statement than a question.
• It comes from the state process, general fund, and federal funds, and there's a statement here that Tax

Committee: House House Taxation & Revenue

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• Brief statement on the bill. I'm sorry, could you repeat that? Brief statement on the bill.
• couldn't exactly what and you want more details Well I understand that they've made a very clear statement
• So my statement is just, I don't know if it was happening, I don't know what was happening, I'm not accusing
• happens and that's why I'm gonna vote I'm gonna vote for your bill Senator Huffman, but we also have a statement
• Major statement, sir. That was it. I got it. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Senator Huffman.

Bills: SJR 1 , SB 9 , SB 40 , SJR 36 , SJR 1 , SJR 5 , SB 9 , SB 40

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform

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• Florida law requires investment policy statements for the pension plan, the investment plan, and Florida
• These statements establish objectives, risk constraints, investment options, and benchmarks to measure
• Florida law requires investment policy statements for the pension plan, the investment plan, Florida
• Prime, investment policy statements for the pension plan, the investment plan, Florida Prime, and these
• statements establish objectives, risk constraints, investment options, and benchmarks to measure performance

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee met with a quorum and began with member introductions and remarks from the chair emphasizing the committee’s focus on government efficiency, accountability, and oversight of executive branch agencies. Members shared their districts and backgrounds, with several noting hurricane recovery in their communities and a shared interest in reducing bureaucracy and improving service to Floridians. The committee’s only presentation was from Chris Spencer, Executive Director of the State Board of Administration, who gave an overview of the SBA’s governance structure, investment responsibilities, and divestment policies. He explained the SBA’s management of more than $257 billion in assets, including the Florida Retirement System, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and Florida PRIME, and reviewed the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions covering Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He also described the implementation of HB 7071, including the required divestment from direct holdings in Chinese companies, and said the SBA had reduced its direct Chinese holdings from 33 companies totaling over $172 million to 13 companies totaling about $64 million, with completion expected ahead of the September 1, 2025 deadline. Members asked detailed questions about the Israel boycott list, Morningstar and MSCI, how the SBA gathers information, whether Cuba’s federal designation changes affect Florida law, how companies are removed from scrutinized lists, and whether divestment timing could affect returns. Spencer said the SBA uses public and paid research sources, gives companies a 90-day cure period in some cases, and brings list changes to the trustees for approval. He also explained that the China benchmark change is intended to reduce passive exposure while still allowing active investment decisions, and said the PFIA restrictions have had a modestly positive overall effect on pension performance. The chair also asked about the Florida Retirement System funded ratio and the CAT Fund’s capacity; Spencer said the pension fund is at 80.7% funded, that actuarial assumptions are reviewed regularly, and that the CAT Fund currently has more than $10.5 billion in liquid claims-paying capacity and is expected to remain well positioned for hurricane losses. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

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• And what we have seen is statements on publicly facing social networks by certain physicians, which are
• I think the kind of sweeping statements like that...
• I think the kind of sweeping statements like that belie the kind of constructive efforts that I heard
• —to recognize and acknowledge when these incidents occur through statements.
• And the statements need to have, I actually disagree with all due respect to the panel before me, about

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Anti-Semitism met for its 11th meeting and approved the minutes from its August 7 meeting. Co-chairs said the commission had recently completed preliminary K-12 recommendations and would continue work on higher education, with additional topics such as workplace issues, the medical sector, and the arts to be addressed before the November 30 reporting deadline. They also said another public comment meeting would be held this fall. The first testimony came from Dr. Mark Posnansky of Harvard Medical School, who described anti-Semitism affecting STEM, research, and higher education. He said Jewish and Israeli students and faculty reported ostracism, gaslighting, intimidation, discrimination, and hiding Jewish identity, and he urged clear leadership statements, mandatory anti-Semitism education, and stronger reporting and discipline procedures. Commissioners asked about Harvard training, spillover into teaching hospitals, and whether anti-Semitic climates were causing students to leave; he said some students had turned down opportunities because of the environment and that concerns also affected healthcare settings. Lindsey Gabbo, a Harvard Law student and mother, testified that campus discourse after October 7 had made Jewish and Zionist students feel isolated and unwelcome, with protests, defaced hostage posters, and a student council BDS vote contributing to the climate. She said Harvard had sent some emails acknowledging anti-Semitism but that she had not seen meaningful steps to restore dialogue, and she argued the school needed more structured venues for conversation. Commissioners also asked about campus security, the effect on students’ mental health, and the impact of chants and protests that she said many Jewish students understood as calls to violence. A panel of concerned Jewish faculty and staff then offered contrasting views. Professor Jeremy Menchick argued the commission should use data carefully, include non-Zionist Jews in its analysis, and avoid reinforcing divisions within the Jewish community. Professor Hilary Lustick described restorative-practice approaches and said structured dialogue could address conflict without immediate punishment. Professor Jonathan Feingold warned that anti-Semitism was being weaponized by the Trump administration and right-wing groups to attack universities and DEI, and he urged the commission not to adopt approaches that could be used to undermine civil rights institutions. Commissioners pushed back on claims that the problem was being exaggerated or reduced to a “problem” rather than a “crisis,” and the discussion ended with continued debate over data, context, and how to balance anti-Semitism concerns with broader civil-rights protections.

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• Representative Burrows would like to make a statement.
• Chairman, may I provide some clarifying statements for the representative? Sure. Thank you.
• :26.680><c> the</c> clarifying statements for the clarifying statements for the representative?
• You're in your testimony that what you just said was your statement. Mhm.
• . statement. statement.

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• . >> The last question statement for me is again what this says if in the end you decide the Medicaid
• Thank you. >> The last question statement for me is again what this says if in the end you decide the
• So, that's a statement of, I'll call it, belief or legislative intent in this document.
• </c><00:32:47.440><c> for</c><00:32:47.679><c> me</c> &gt;&gt; The last state question statement for
• So, that's a statement long-term care.

Committee: Senate Ways and Means

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• . >> Um, I'm going to have to ask you to wrap up, but is a closing statement. >> All right.
• I Yeah, my closing statement is uh is just that um this is an expensive bill.
• I Yeah, my closing statement is uh is just that um this is an expensive bill.
• I Yeah, my closing statement is uh is just that um this is an expensive bill.
• Yeah, my closing statement is just that um this is an expensive bill.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• My opening comments are simple statements that will be made, basically that I'm asking this committee
• What the key statement that stood out to me, thank you. The statement reads, and Mr.
• So would it be an accurate statement that we rely on incarceration in some instances because of lack
• Chair, I don't have a question, but I have more of a statement. And Ms.
• Chair, I don't have a question, but I have more of a statement. And Ms.

Summary: The Senate and House Joint Committee on Children and Youth approved the December 10 minutes and confirmed Representative Mary Bentley to the Child Maltreatment Investigations Oversight Committee. The committee then heard the annual Arkansas Infant and Child Death Review report, which said the state reviewed 148 of 170 non-natural child deaths in 2023; the reviewed deaths included 69 accidents, 14 suicides, 18 homicides, and 47 undetermined causes. Members asked about how the report’s recommendations could be used, grant opportunities tied to prevention work, and whether the data could be broken down by age; presenters said the report is intended as a prevention tool for agencies and nonprofits and that some age detail is available in later pages of the report. The committee next took up HCR 1010 and then a broader discussion of juvenile justice reform. Senator Missy Irvin, judges, and Administrative Office of the Courts staff described Arkansas’s use of validated risk assessments, including SAVRY, the Ohio Youth Assessment Tool, MAYSI, and substance-abuse screening, as part of a long-running effort to reduce juvenile incarceration and tailor services to individual youth and families. They said the reforms have contributed to fewer delinquency filings, fewer DYS commitments, and more diversions, while also emphasizing that mental health, substance abuse, school issues, and trauma often drive juvenile court involvement. Several members raised concerns about data gaps, school collaboration, and whether community-based services are sufficient, and presenters said more shared data and stronger school use of safety dashboards could help intervene earlier. Division of Youth Services Director Michael Crump then presented custody, education, recidivism, and cost data. He said DYS commitments rose after the pandemic, secure residential populations remain high, and detention-center use increased when intake beds filled; he also noted that DYS pays about $320 per day for secure custody and that detention beds cost roughly $90 to $100 per day. Crump said most youth in custody are older teens, about 80 percent are male, and many have behavioral-health needs or educational deficits; he reported 222 GEDs and 102 high school diplomas over six years. He also said about 15 to 19 percent of youth return to DYS within three years and that a larger share later enter the Department of Corrections, while members pressed him on how assessments relate to commitments, how low-risk cases are handled, and how to improve mental health and substance-abuse services statewide.

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• ,</c><00:33:12.799><c> the</c><00:33:13.039><c> superintendent</c> card statements, the superintendent
• card statements, the superintendent contract<00:33:15.120><c> once</c><00:33:15.440><c> approved,</c
• And a brief reply to some of the statements that have been made here on the floor.
• Some of the statements that were made reflect concerns about funding.
• Some of the statements that were one.

Keywords: 958, all