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• We consider 4-H to be the leading program in leadership development for youth in the state.
• The leading program in leadership development for youth in the state.
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• Our lower level depend more on those bigger grants that are generated by our lead PIs.
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Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This proposal also makes sure that DHS is the lead investigative agency for maltreatment.
• So right now the lead investigative agency would be local law enforcement.
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• </c> safe what's lead what leads to better safe what's lead what leads to better outcome<00:55:57.480

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Heavenly Father, give us the strength today to lead well.
• Give us the heart to love mercy so that we can lead with empathy, patience, and grace toward those we
• lead. ...with empathy, patience, and grace toward those we lead.
• Much like Massachusetts leads the nation in education, that is the direction that we need to move in.
• This resolution calls on Idaho's federal delegation to lead the Congress of the United States in balancing

Keywords: 907, all

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• Heavenly Father, give us the strength today to lead well.
• Give us the heart of love to love mercy so that we can lead with empathy, patience, and grace toward
• those we lead. ...with empathy, patience, and grace toward those we lead.
• Much like Massachusetts leads the nation in education, that is the direction that we need to move in.
• This resolution calls on Idaho's federal delegation to lead the Congress of the United States in balancing

Summary: The Senate convened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Senator Starr, followed by several courtesies recognizing Pride Month, a staff birthday, and later a retirement and a community celebration. Senator Robinson then used remonstrances to warn against expanding surveillance through school bus camera systems, arguing that leaked plans from a vendor could create commercial databases of drivers’ movements and erode privacy. The main business was confirmation of numerous gubernatorial appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions. Senators debated the process at length, with several minority members objecting that the volume of nominees, limited hearing time, and lack of transparency made meaningful advice-and-consent review difficult. Supporters responded that the nominees were qualified public servants and that the Senate should work with the Governor’s office on reforms. The Senate first confirmed a large block of appointments, then confirmed two Sustainability Board appointees, and later confirmed three Quality Education Commission appointees after extended debate. The Quality Education Commission nominations drew the most substantive policy discussion. Opponents argued the commission needs more technical research expertise and broader representation, while supporters emphasized the nominees’ education experience and direct knowledge of Oregon schools. Several senators described Oregon’s education system as in crisis, citing low reading and math proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and the need for urgent reform of the Quality Education Model and school funding. The Senate also received a proposed rule amendment creating an official Senate seal, which was distributed and held on the table, and the chamber adjourned without further action.

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• a universally recognizable authorization system, lines of communication between parties can fail, leading
• Do we have another lead witness? Yeah. Okay, welcome. You have two minutes as well. Thank you.
• Do we have another lead witness? Yeah. Okay, welcome. You have two minutes as well. Thank you.
• We'll take our next lead witness. Welcome.
• going to lead to less water that folks are then able to use to put out fires.

Committee: Senate Emergency Management

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Co-operative areas are conservation lands within the WMA system for FWC is not the lead manager, but
• This presentation is going to focus on the FWC lead area.
• 1000 miles of trails that were responsible for maintaining, although less than one percent of our lead
• this does provide an economic benefit of more than 144 million dollars annually from just those 59 lead
• In recent years we've increased the lead areas in the WMA system by almost 90,000 acres.

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• SOMETIMES IN THIS ROLE WE ARE LEADING THE CHARGE.
• TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE WORKFORCE TRAINING SERVICES WE LEAD OUR DEPARTMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT
• WE WANT TO BE READY TO PLAN AND PREPARE WITH AS MUCH LEAD TIME AS POSSIBLE IN CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP
• FOR STATE AND FEDERAL LAW THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDE MANY STATE PARTNERS BUT IT IS A BUSINESS LEAD
• THAT IS LEADING UP TO THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE HOW DO THE TITLES TO THEIR BOARD CERTIFICATIONS SO I

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• Texas leads the nation in electricity generation, producing nearly twice as much power as the next closest
• We are at a critical juncture in energy policy, with an opportunity to choose if we want to lead or to
• Choosing to lead requires action, and HCR 102 is precisely the kind of initiative that positions the
• I'd like to thank Chairman Shortener for your thoughtful and insightful policy leading on nuclear policy
• HCR sends a clear message, and that is that Texas is ready to lead.

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• And for their respective districts, as they lead us, we pray that you would lead them.
• done here will prompt you to say well done and we know we cannot hear well done without doing well. lead
• them as they lead us.
• Lead our leaders as they lead us. Let your will be done.
• The Chair recognizes the Honorable Pat Currie of McLennan College. to lead us in the Pledges of Allegiance

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Testifying with me today is Heather Lopez, lead caseworker at Project H.C.V.
• I currently serve as a lead caseworker for Project H.C.
• I do, I'm going to support it, and I hope that the conversations lead to some resolution.
• AB 1887 follows the lead of New Mexico, which implemented a far broader law.
• Thank you very... ...and leading to subsequent months of painful recovery.

Committee: House Health

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Because here in California, we lead whether our values are in good times or challenging times.
• Coupled with increased housing insecurity, this will lead to more of these same children and families
• There's a recipe that will lead to malnutrition and it will lead to death.
• We lead the Food for All campaign.
• So we ask that you lead on California's values of immigrant inclusion.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services opened its first hearing of the year with a discussion centered on CalFresh, the Department of Social Services, and related anti-poverty and immigrant services programs. Chair Jackson framed the hearing as a response to the “historic and enormous challenges” created by H.R. 1, emphasizing that the committee’s goal was to minimize harm to vulnerable Californians. No votes were taken in the hearing. The first major topic was the impact of H.R. 1 on CalFresh eligibility and administration. CDSS estimated major federal funding reductions, with hundreds of thousands of Californians potentially losing benefits under new time limits and work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, and additional losses among certain non-citizen groups. County welfare directors, eligibility workers, SEIU, and other advocates argued that counties are underfunded and understaffed to implement the new rules, and urged release of the previously authorized $20 million General Fund, a county match waiver, and an additional ongoing workforce investment. LAO and the Department of Finance said they were reviewing the administration’s proposals and emphasized the need to use existing data, automation, and statutory direction to reduce administrative burden and improve implementation. A second panel addressed county administrative backfill and the broader fiscal effects of H.R. 1. CDSS explained that the law shifts more administrative costs to the state and counties beginning in federal fiscal year 2027 and could also create future state benefit costs tied to payment error rates. County and food bank representatives warned that many counties will struggle to absorb the higher match and that penalties tied to payment error rates could worsen budget pressure. Members pressed Finance and CDSS for clearer timelines, written responses, and more detailed workload assumptions, while Finance said it was still analyzing the federal guidance and county resource needs. The final major topic was the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and possible state responses for people losing federal CalFresh eligibility. CDSS said CFAP remains limited by statute and by the federal structure it currently uses, but that the planned expansion to Californians age 55 and older regardless of immigration status remains on track for October 1, 2027, subject to funding. Immigrant advocates urged the state to fold newly excluded humanitarian immigrants into CFAP and to invest in outreach and administration, while Western Center on Law and Poverty proposed a broader state-funded anti-hunger response for people cut off by H.R. 1. LAO noted that the CFAP expansion is difficult to estimate and that further policy and technical work would be needed to assess costs and implementation options.

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• We are leading in deploying clean energy in Minnesota, so let's capitalize on that to create an energy
• </c><00:08:49.959><c> and</c> replicate where Minnesota is leading and replicate where Minnesota is leading
• </c><00:15:24.959><c> and</c> this is a way for Minnesota to lead and this is a way for Minnesota to
• lead and participate<00:15:25.800><c> and</c><00:15:25.959><c> generate</c><00:15:26.440><c> jobs</c>
• The City of KRON, as the lead for Empower KRON, submitted a proposal for this grant program under the

Bills: HF1013 , HF1598 , HF1656 , HF2162

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: energy, economic development, funding, renewable resources, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, air ventilation, geothermal, school financing, Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority, geothermal energy, renewable energy, construction funding, Como Zoo, energy efficiency, HF2162, Minnesota, planning grants, renewable development account, clean energy, Department of Commerce

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• Uterine fibroids affect millions of women and are the leading cause of heavy bleeding, infertility and
• When inhaled recreationally, it cuts off the flow of oxygen to the brain creating euphoric high that leads
• saying this would be a day of civic engagement to where we pushback on political violence and that leads
• I don't think taking a moment once a year to remember what happened to this leading citizen on a day
• We want to show how Florida can lead in this space.

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• These are the four leading states in the country and also in our region.
• We have Stephanie Kelt, the Senior Policy Energy Specialist, and lead at the Office of Renewable Fuels
• We have Stephanie Kelt, the senior policy energy specialist, and lead at the Office of Renewable Fuels
• and I'm a senior energy policy specialist at the Washington State Department of Commerce, where I lead
• My name is Diane Buterak, and I am the lead for Ecology's Clean Energy Section.

Bills: HB2111 , HB2495

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: Interstate 5 bridge, toll facility, bond retirement, transportation, state funding, vehicles, streetcar operation, public safety, urban regulation, 904, all

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• One of the things that I've heard from my retailers with past increases is it leads to higher taxes,
• leads to more theft at the convenience stores.
• But it leads to other problems. And so I'm going to recommend a no vote. Thank you so much.
• But I'm really concerned, especially about this method, it's going to lead to higher mortgage costs,
• That's going to lead to not just cleaner skies, but also... ...that's going to lead to not just cleaner

Bills: HB2713 , HB2730 , HB2297 , HB2487 , HB2382 , HB2089 , HB2431 , HB2451 , HB2590 , HB2325 , HB2278 , HB2224 , HB2322

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: private detention facilities, business tax, occupation tax, financial impact, state revenue, aerospace, tax preferences, effectiveness, economic impact, grocery stores, underserved communities, food access, incentives, economic development, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, excise tax

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• As the lone finalist for the position of Chancellor, Senator Creighton is poised to lead a university
• You will be, in my assessment, without question, the leading, most conservative Chancellor. ...and the
• if you think of John Zerwas, there's a whole new look, at least in Texas, of who they think should lead
• All roads lead to Lubbock, it seems like.
• You lead by example, by listening and observing. and by making a difference in everything you do.

Bills: SB 8 , SB 1 , SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 10 , HB27 , HB7 , HB17 , HB1 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB20 , HB18 , HB7 , HB17 , HB1 , HB20 , HB18 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , SB1 , SR85 , SR87 , SB8 , SB5 , SB2 , SB10 , HB27

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam

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• We pride ourselves in striving to lead the nation in a We pride ourselves in striving to lead the nation
• Response is that initial aftermath leading up to and immediately after impact.
• This can lead to not meeting expectations of being ready to fulfill the...
• This can lead to not meeting expectations of being ready to fulfill the parameters of a contract when
• A penalty in place for violation of a contract will often lead contractors to over-commit themselves

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met to continue its review of hurricane impacts and state response. The committee first heard from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which described its four core functions—preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation—and highlighted its 24/7 State Watch Office, regional training efforts, and disaster assistance work. Deputy Executive Director Keith Pruitt detailed the state’s 2024 storm response, including Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, citing large-scale mission support, flood-control deployments, meal and water distribution, power restoration, debris removal, and billions in disaster funding and mitigation dollars. He also discussed debris management challenges and recommended that local governments update and exercise debris plans and maintain contingency contracts.

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• I concur with my colleagues on so many issues that California is leading the fight.
• And while there's threats at the national level, California must lead.
• And we have two lead witnesses: Cohen Van Rompay, with the UC Davis Primate Lab.
• And while there's threats at the national level, California must lead.
• And we have two lead witnesses, Cohen Van Rompay, with Two lead witnesses, Cohen Van Rompay with the

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Officers are now being exposed to secondhand smoke with substances, leading to serious health effects
• Our mission creates safer conditions that lead to better reentry outcomes.
• This leads to the retention issues we are currently faced with, which leads to more staffing shortages
• Those new hires also need to be trained, which leads to academy expenses to backfill positions.
• This is an evidence-based approach from a leading country in recidivism, the Norwegian model.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The special commission on consolidation and cooperation among public safety agencies held a hearing focused on union and correctional staff testimony. Chair Dan Hunt and Senator Brownsberger opened by noting the commission’s extensive site visits and prior testimony, and they recognized Correctional Officers Week. Union representatives from KOUF, NCEU, AFSCME, and local county correctional unions described the daily realities of correctional work, emphasizing staff safety, staffing shortages, retention problems, mental health impacts, and the need to preserve local sheriff’s offices and collective bargaining agreements. Testimony centered on several recurring concerns: violence inside facilities, the spread of synthetic drugs such as K2, inmate suicides and suicide attempts, and the strain these issues place on officers, EMS, and local resources. Speakers also raised concerns about gender-identity housing policies, arguing they can create safety and workplace issues for staff, and urged more support for officer wellness, debriefing, and programs like OnSide Academy. Several witnesses argued that county facilities should remain locally controlled and that consolidation with the Department of Correction would weaken programming, staffing, and community-based reentry work. One witness described the Norwegian correctional model as a possible source of ideas for more rehabilitative approaches. Commission members responded with support for correctional staff and asked questions about K2 detection, paperless systems, EMS transports, and possible metrics to quantify incidents and facility needs. Members also discussed the importance of individualized assessments of each facility rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. The commission voted to seek an extension of its reporting deadline from September 30 to November 30, and agreed to continue site visits, including the upcoming Barnstable visit and a June 15 hearing. The meeting adjourned after the motion passed.

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• Congressman Barney Frank was one of the first out gay men to lead our country in the halls of Congress
• It is the leading cause, the leading non-genetic cause of childhood hearing loss in this country.
• CMV is a common congenital infection, the leading infectious cause of birth defects, and, as the chair
• This screening does not lead to any compelled treatment.
• This screening does not lead to any compelled treatment.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House took up several Senate and House bills, mostly under suspension of the rules, and advanced a number of measures to third reading or engrossment. Early in the session, the House dealt with a Senate bill on student learning and mental health by insisting on its position and appointing a committee of conference. It also referred a Senate petition on alleviating poverty to the Committee on Children and Families after the House declined to concur with a Judiciary referral. The chamber then considered and advanced multiple Ways and Means bills, including legislation on police interactions with people with autism spectrum disorder, honoring Blue Star families, land conveyance in Bolton, newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus, affordable housing and cultural space in Brighton, increasing access to epinephrine, and civil rights and technology. Several bills drew extended floor debate. Supporters of the epinephrine bill emphasized its life-saving purpose and described the death of Michael Brown as a catalyst for the measure; the House adopted the bill after a roll call vote of 149-0. The newborn CMV screening bill also prompted substantial testimony in favor from public health advocates and parents, who argued that universal screening would enable earlier treatment and reduce long-term harm; an amendment to add other rare diseases was withdrawn, and a later amendment creating a broad opt-out was defeated 1-153 before the bill passed 154-1. The civil rights and technology bill focused on banning weaponized drones and robotic devices, restricting misuse, and preserving law enforcement and civil liberties; it passed 154-1. The Blue Star families bill, creating commemorative plates for families of fallen law enforcement officers, passed 156-0 after emotional remarks from members and supporters. The House also passed without recorded opposition a bill facilitating better interactions between police and people with autism, and it approved a Bolton land conveyance bill and the Brighton affordable housing/cultural space bill. The chamber observed moments of silence for former Congressman Barney Frank and State Trooper Kevin Traynor, welcomed several guest groups, and concluded by adopting an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning.