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• land grants literally having bake sales and yard sales in order to raise money to pay for their operations
• I do have some that are in the audit zone that are being one month ahead of the bottom of the list that

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

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• The final bill on our agenda is House Bill 622, an act relating to county roads and declaring an emergency
• And then I think I kind of zoned out, unfortunately. What, how is this being funded?

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Every other private business in Louisiana operates that way.
• I fully expect that we'll still operate. There'll still be ways to do it.
• I think there's a lot of confusion over how that process operates.
• EOR, which is CO2 flowed through a zone. My point being, you answered my question.
• That's not how we operate.

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

Keywords: 965, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• your information, I did speak to the aide for Senator Avard, and he was called away on a business emergency
• has not yet been named. and he was called away on a business and he was called away on a business emergency
• 09.920><c> on</c><00:03:10.159><c> his</c><00:03:10.400><c> business</c><00:03:11.400><c> often</c> emergency
• I know on his business often emergency I know on his business often times<00:03:12.120><c> pipes</c>
• However, our program has received several other funding sources to cover operational costs of our HAI

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first handled organizational business, electing Representative Mark Pearson as chair for the coming term, appointing Representative Lucy Weber as clerk, and approving the November 22 minutes with abstentions from members who were absent. Members also noted excused absences for Senator Avard and Representative Jessica Lontine. After the vote, the committee moved to the DHHS commissioners’ update. DHHS associate commissioners Patricia Tilly and Chris Santinello described a process-improvement effort to improve transitions for youth moving from DCF care into adult developmental services and Medicaid. They said the old process was fragmented, dependent on personal relationships, and not sustainable, so staff from DCF, the Bureau of Family Assistance, Developmental Services, and public health used a Kaizen/Lean event to map the workflow, identify bottlenecks, clarify roles, and create a more consistent playbook. Members asked about IT support and whether the process would create new bureaucracy; DHHS said current systems are antiquated, especially DCF’s CWIS, but the goal is to streamline coordination, not add bureaucracy, and future systems like Granite Families may help with reminders and age-based ticklers. Several members praised the work, including a CASA volunteer who said the added attention has improved services for vulnerable youth. The committee then received the annual healthcare-associated infections update from Ctin Hansen of the Division of Public Health Services. Hansen reported that New Hampshire’s HAI program, created by statute, tracks infections in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dialysis centers, and long-term care facilities. For 2023, hospitals reported fewer infections than predicted nationally, with 135 infections statewide and 174 C. diff infections also below national rates; hospital influenza vaccination was 89.9%. Ambulatory surgery centers reported low infection counts and an 80.1% staff flu vaccination rate; dialysis centers reported fewer infections overall than the prior year but higher local access-site infections, with staff vaccination at 52.6%; and long-term care facilities reported a 50.1% flu vaccination rate, up from 37.8%. Hansen also said the program conducted over 100 investigations, handled 84 antibiotic-resistant organism reports, completed 20 infection-prevention assessments, and operated on a budget of about $348,000 plus grant funding, including an Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity Grant that was later reduced.

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• Again, it would be restricted from the compact zone, six continuous houses—you couldn't do that any more
• Again, it would be restricted from the compact zone, six continuous houses—you couldn't do that any more
• Again, it would be restricted from the compact zone, six continuous houses—you couldn't do that any more
• Again, it would be restricted from the compact zone, six continuous houses—you couldn't do that any more
• Again, it would be restricted from the compact zone, six continuous houses—you couldn't do that any more

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Our focus today is how the system operates.
• Chair, the operational flow and design.
• This is all the operational flow.
• As a result of that, we created the faith opportunity zone. Thank you.
• And as a result of that, we created the faith opportunity zone.

Committee: House House Government Committee of Reference

Summary: The Committee on Government met for a presentation-only hearing focused on the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) and related child welfare system issues; no bills were heard or voted on. Chair Blackman opened by stressing that the hearing was for fact-finding and data, not personal attacks, and Director Catherine Patak then presented DCS data on hotline volume, investigations, reunifications, adoptions, guardianships, extended foster care, and placement patterns. She said DCS investigated more than 43,000 cases in 2025, kept the out-of-home population relatively steady, and emphasized that Arizona places a high share of children with kin. She also highlighted a mismatch between the age of children entering care and the availability of foster homes willing to take older youth, and said behavioral health capacity, not DCS alone, is a major constraint. Patak discussed kinship supports, foster care reimbursement increases, the Family First Prevention Services Act, missing youth, congregate care reduction, and the department’s procurement process for group home beds. Members asked about kinship caregiver support, behavioral health access, reunification services, parental-rights terminations, Auditor General findings on notices and documentation, licensing and reimbursement rates, and why some relatives are not approved as placements. Patak said DCS is working on policy guidance, supervisor training, and improved supports, but that provider capacity and other system partners limit what DCS can do. Representative Gillette then gave a lengthy presentation focused on system design, procurement, funding flows, and congregate care. He argued that DCS, DES, and Access are structurally intertwined, that DCS’s procurement carve-out and capitated funding model create incentives tied to bed space and volume, and that fragmented oversight diffuses accountability. He cited budget figures, contract amendments, and audit concerns to argue that the system is overreliant on congregate care and that decision-making, medical referrals, and placement processes are too vague or too centralized in ways that can harm children and families. Gillette said his findings were based on contracts, interviews, and public records, and he indicated some material would be referred to special counsel. He also raised concerns about placement decisions, due process, and demographic disparities in congregate care outcomes. The chair cut off further questioning of Gillette for time and announced the committee would move on to the next presenter, Vice Chair Fink, with attorneys and other speakers to follow.

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• looking at the chart in front of me, then it would allow the university to, they would not have to operate
• Singleton, Senator Smitherman, Senator Wagner, Senator Allen, Senator Orr. they would not have to operate
• as a they would not have to operate as a standalone<00:32:10.560><c> school</c><00:32:10.840><c> if<
• >> When they're in a combat zone.
• </c><00:44:02.280><c> When</c> >> When they're in a combat zone.

Bills: HB151 , HB152 , HB138 , SB221 , SB190 , SB69 , SB225 , SB272 , HB151 , HB152 , HB138 , SB221 , SB190 , SB69 , SB225 , SB272

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation Education

Keywords: fire chaplains, distinctive license plate, firefighter, volunteer service, criminal penalties, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, pregnancy, pregnant defendant, incarceration, jail intake, pregnancy test, bail, pre-incarceration probation, supervised probation, electronic monitoring, electronic supervision

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• So, I'll note that 564 deals with the zoning section of that statute and the other one deals with the
• Since then, it has emerged as one of the darling countries of the European Union, and a relationship
• :12:47.600><c> the</c><01:12:47.760><c> darling</c><01:12:48.239><c> countries</c> emerged as one of
• Um, in order to operate as a PEO within the state, the PEO has to be licensed through the Department
• And so we try to day-to-day operation.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Our focus today is how the system operates.
• Chair, the operational flow and design.
• This is all the operational flow.
• And as a result of that, we created the Faith Opportunity Zone. Thank you.
• And as a result of that, we created the Faith Opportunity Zone.

Committee: House Government

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Today, we operate nearly every part of early childhood care.
• Now, C3 operational grants have helped prevent a deeper crisis.
• Operational overrides, to keep lights on in their buildings.
• Unlike many other operational expenses, these costs are not discretionary.
• Unlike many other operational expenses, these costs are not discretionary.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Keywords: 1212, all

Transcript Highlights:

• He served in combat zones all around the world, unlike Air Force guys. He was in Turkey twice.
• SB 46 by Senator Reese, Title 14, provides relative to creation of the crime of unlawful operation of
• Currently, when you have damage from excavation or demolition, you report to notify the owner or operator

Bills: HR42 , HR43 , HR44 , HR45 , HCR22 , HCR23 , HCR24 , HCR25 , HCR26 , HCR27 , HCR28 , HCR29 , HCR30 , HB894 , HB983 , HB984 , HR39 , HR40 , HR41 , HCR19 , HCR20 , HCR21 , HB2 , HB3 , HB15 , HB441 , HB976 , HB977 , HB978 , HB979 , HB980 , HB981 , HB982 , HB129 , HB130 , HB287 , HB489 , HB521 , HB545 , HB553 , HB555 , HB570 , HB670 , HB672 , HB797 , HB854 , HB952 , HB207 , HB300 , HB331 , HB428 , HB464 , HB587 , HB618 , HB629 , HB801 , HB853 , HB891 , HB474 , HB487 , HB503 , HB606 , HB633 , HB707 , HB720 , HB728 , HB733 , HB846 , HB852 , HB856 , HB868 , HB875 , HB112 , HB657 , HB221 , HB149 , HB901 , HB148 , HB354

Keywords: women, chemistry industry, Louisiana, recognition, workforce, commendation, leadership, faith, community service, Bishop Weidner, log truck drivers, transportation safety, log industry, pastor, Church of Pentecost, forestry, tree farming, W.H. Ward Properties, community support, Louisiana Forestry Association

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer by Father Josh Johnson, and heard several personal privileges recognizing guests and special observances, including Plaquemines Parish Day, TRIO Day visitors from Southern University, the creation of an Italian-American Legislative Caucus tied to St. Joseph’s Day, and a pro-life gala. Members also welcomed Colonel Joseph Masekia back to Louisiana after 30 years of military service. Senate messages reported concurrence in HCR 13, adoption and transmittal of SCR 13 on World Down Syndrome Day, and passage of numerous Senate bills, which were read by title and laid over. The chamber then handled a series of House resolutions and committee reports, including resolutions honoring individuals and events, and committee reports from Criminal Justice, Education, Health and Welfare, House and Governmental Affairs, Insurance, and Natural Resources. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including measures for Plaquemines Parish Day, the Italian-American Legislative Caucus, and commendations for local honorees. The House also received and referred a number of new House bills, including the capital outlay budget, bond authorization, retirement, municipal, civil law, commerce, appropriations, transportation, and tax-related measures. The House took up and passed multiple bills on the floor, often after technical amendments. These included HB 207 on the Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board, HB 300 raising the appraisal threshold for state bank residential loans, HB 428 creating an LSU College World Series champions prestige plate, HB 464 on utility damage reporting, HB 587 creating a PANS/PANDAS specialty plate, HB 618 on Louisiana Economic Development fees, HB 629 for a Crew of Athena plate, HB 801 creating a classic black prestige plate, HB 853 on misleading solicitations by non-government entities, HB 891 consolidating conservation-related prestige plates, HB 112 clarifying child relocation distance measurement, HB 657 naming highways in honor of local figures, and HB 354 naming a bridge for Caleb Easterling. Most passed unanimously or near-unanimously, with HB 801 passing 93-1. The House also adopted amendments and recommitted several bills to Appropriations, and the day ended with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjournment until Monday at 2:00 p.m.

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• As of July 2026, it prohibits AFFF in use of non-emergency testing, training, or instruction.
• There may also be emergency firefighting situations where there's no other alternative.
• I'm operating in my official capacity... Pride Month and celebrates this big event.
• I'm operating in my official capacity as the mayor, not as a private individual, Carlos.
• Citizens cannot subsidize its infrastructure or operations.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c> task force consider that operational task force consider that operational procedures<00:08:26.720
• You'll notice that planning to operate.
• ><00:09:07.760><c> we'll</c> proposed operating procedures as we'll proposed operating procedures as
• </c> voting issue with the uh operating voting issue with the uh operating procedures<00:09:22.959><c
• And I think that if you in a flood zone.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And as requiring emergency surgery. She lost a requiring emergency surgery.
• </c><05:10:03.920><c> medical</c> to later require emergency medical to later require emergency medical
• They're not inside the buffer zone to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
• Unions, Lyuna, NABU, operating Unions, Lyuna, NABU, operating engineers,<05:47:27.920><c> the</c><05:
• </c> the Boosting Life-Saving Operations the Boosting Life-Saving Operations Opening<07:00:16.558><c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• </c><00:02:09.039><c> challenge,</c> severe operational challenge, severe operational challenge, potentially
• </c><00:02:29.280><c> of</c> safe, and efficient operation of safe, and efficient operation of Minnesota's
• <00:49:31.760><c> line</c> operating line operating line item.<00:49:34.480><c> On</c><00:49:34.720><
• </c> There's a general fund operating There's a general fund operating adjustment<00:52:32.160><c> of
• </c> opportunity when I look at the oper opportunity when I look at the oper operating<00:59:49.000><

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, we'd like to see that changed as Senator Kurrin's bill does or would do for the entire operation
• </c><00:36:26.480><c> of</c> or would do for the entire operation of or would do for the entire operation
• </c> first Trump administration that operates first Trump administration that operates very<00:41:21.359
• In property cases, they do zoning cases, and address is important to be able to make sure it is that
• cases they do zoning cases and address<01:25:02.000><c> is</c><01:25:02.440><c> important</c><01:25:

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• As of July 2026, it prohibits AFFF in use of non-emergency testing, training, or instruction.
• I'm operating in my official capacity... Pride Month and celebrates this big event.
• I'm operating in my official capacity as the mayor, not as a private individual, Carlos.
• Citizens cannot subsidize its infrastructure or operations.
• Citizens cannot subsidize its infrastructure or operations.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and a moment of silence honoring service members killed in the conflict in Iran, including Florida native Captain Cody Cork. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar, taking up several bills on education, public safety, insurance, health, and local government policy. Many measures were accompanied by sponsor explanations and supportive remarks from members, often emphasizing constituent impacts, public safety, and administrative efficiency. The first major bill, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, was expanded through a delete-all amendment and passed 37-0 after extensive floor debate praising debate programs as a civic and educational tool. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office; an amendment clarified that criticism of Israel is not prohibited, and the bill passed 37-0. SB 1230/HB 1019 addressed PFAS “forever chemicals,” especially in firefighting foam, with phase-outs, testing, enforcement, and exceptions for certain federal, military, and emergency uses; it also passed 37-0 and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. SB 1706 expanded the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with tighter eligibility rules, and SB 186 required broader seizure-response training and seizure action plans in schools; both passed unanimously. The Senate also approved SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 authorizing protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining foster care medication and oversight procedures, SB 684 easing electronic signature requirements for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, and SB 778 revising forensic client services for certain defendants with intellectual disabilities or autism. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including SB 432, SB 928, and SB 620. Most of these measures passed by votes of 36-0 or 37-0 after brief debate or no debate. The most contentious item was SB 1134 on official actions of local governments related to DEI. The sponsor argued the bill would stop taxpayer funding and promotion of discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several counties and cities. Multiple amendments sought to narrow penalties, protect good-faith officials, and preserve local proclamations and observances, including LGBTQ Pride Month and other cultural events, but those amendments were rejected. Debate centered on vagueness, local discretion, and whether the bill would chill legitimate government activity. The transcript cuts off during questioning on the underlying bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• Cheer owns and operates one of two operational LNG export terminals in Texas just outside of Corpus Christi
• Right, we've got 2 of them in operation in Texas right now.
• So as you've heard, there are currently 2 operational LNG terminals in Texas with 4 under construction
• This allows the provider to complete operations and remove assets.
• Existing contractual obligations and bring business operations to a close.

Committee: House Environmental Regulation

Transcript Highlights:

• Look at days on market: there's a little bit of a Goldilocks zone, there's a sweet spot here where this
• a</c> Market there's a little bit of a Market there's a little bit of a goldilock<00:14:18.680><c> Zone
• there's</c><00:14:19.079><c> a</c><00:14:19.199><c> sweet</c><00:14:19.519><c> spot</c><00:14:19.839><c> Zone
• </c> goldilock Zone there's a sweet spot Zone goldilock Zone there's a sweet spot Zone here<00:14:20.720

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• <01:25:59.080><c> response,</c> emergency response, emergency response, but<01:26:00.440><c> also</c>
• </c> part of its operational launch. part of its operational launch.
• And as the mayor pointed out, a huge public safety and emergency alternate road.
• safety and emergency alternate road Um, safety and emergency alternate road Um, if<01:55:03.800><c> we
• And, of course, as we've seen, the emergency aspect of this is very key, too.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all