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• So, just a statement. Any further? So, just a statement. Any further discussion?

Committee: House Special Committee on Rural Issues

Summary: The Special Committee on Rural Issues met with 11 members present and went into executive session to consider House Bill 3170. A substitute for the bill was offered and adopted after brief discussion. Representative Hayden said he was torn on the measure, expressing concern that removing references to competitiveness and antitrust left little substance in the bill and questioning whether the proposal would trade affordability for greater service availability in rural areas. After the substitute was adopted, the committee moved House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3170 do pass. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 8 ayes and 3 noes. No other business was taken up, and the committee adjourned.

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• Because he was unable to travel from San Diego as a witness, he shared the following statement to read
• Vanessa Lugo, on behalf of the California Bankers Association, echoing the previous statement and removing
• The University of California has eliminated diversity statements in faculty hiring, and more than $300
• And this is something that is not just... ...a statement of values.
• , or implicitly... ...of their workplace rights by making bail threats, chilling statements, or implicit

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• 2874, an act amending sections 16-9-334 and 16-9-37, relating to campaign committee termination statements
• 2874, an act amending sections 16-9-334 and 16-9-37, relating to campaign committee termination statements
• House Bill 2874, relating to campaign committee termination statements and contributions, is amended
• But to the people, I read this statement because I want them to know how this body tramples on their
• But to the people, I read this statement because I want them to know how this body tramples on their

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I've got statements from the widow and the sister of John McLean that I can share, but he was really
• happy to I've got a statement from well I've got statements from the widow and the sister of John McLean
• If I may, can I briefly read the statement from Barbara McLean? You may. Okay, thank you, Mr.
• Second statement, honorable senators, 2127 was a constituent bill creating a license plate for Bronze
• Now here's the official statement: Honorable Senators, House Bill 2574 addresses a problem whereby members

Bills: HB2051 , HB2114 , HB2127 , HB2134 , HB2207 , HB2574 , HB2700 , HB2800 , HB2916

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, motorcycle registration, safety fund, education, awareness programs, low-income scholarships, motorcycle training, special license plates, transportation, funding, nonprofits, charitable contributions, critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications

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• Yes, I have Idaho Society of Addiction Medicine policy statements.
• Senator Nichols, if you would come up and offer us your concluding statements. Thank you.
• So, Madam Vice Chair, members of the committee, respectfully, Senator, it's not my statements about the
• So, Madam Vice Chair, members of the committee, respectfully, Senator, it's not my statements about the
• It's not my statements about the safety of kratom. I said natural doesn't mean safe.

Committee: Senate Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• I haven't seen any polling on that, but if that doesn't pass, that will be a significant statement with
• If that doesn't pass, that will be a significant statement with regard to the citizens of the Bay Area
• In addition to the statement that would be made, as I referenced, it would have a serious impact upon
• With the passage of this resolution, California is making a clear and deliberate statement about who
• Well, all of those statements that we have all made for decades since, this is where we now repay them

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We will—my vice chair is not here yet, but I will give him a chance to give an opening statement.
• I just wanted to give him an opportunity to make an opening statement, and to the extent that he has
• bills in this area historically, and I just wanted to give him an opportunity to make an opening statement
• Have warning statements on them, and all of them are sold in child-resistant packaging.
• three of you for being here, and we are now going to move to public comment before our closing statements

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard an audit on the Department of Cannabis Control’s oversight of cannabis packaging and labeling, focused on whether products are attractive to children. The auditor said the department’s rules are often vague, enforcement is inconsistent, and licensees are left to interpret standards without prior review. In a review of 80 packaging cases, the audit team disagreed with the department’s conclusions in 13 instances, and the report highlighted examples involving cartoon imagery, colorful fonts, candy-like references, flavor names, and cannabis beverages that resembled ordinary drinks. The auditor recommended clearer statutory definitions, possible consideration of plain packaging or pre-approval models like Oregon’s, better internal guidance, and stronger tracking and escalation for repeat violators. Committee members and Assembly Member Irwin emphasized the rise in poison control calls involving children under five since legalization and argued that legal-market packaging can contribute to accidental ingestion, especially when products resemble candy or drinks. Several members pressed the department on why items such as root beer, strawberry lemonade, and cherry pie strain names should be allowed if they may appeal to children. The Department of Cannabis Control responded that it has already centralized label review, added staff and technology tools, improved compliance-history tracking, and is using progressive discipline tools such as notices to comply, citations, embargoes, abatements, and license actions. The department also argued that the illicit cannabis and intoxicating hemp markets are major drivers of youth exposure and that enforcement resources must be balanced across those markets. Public health witness Dr. Lynn Silver urged stronger restrictions, including plain packaging, bans on added flavors and child-appealing imagery, lower THC limits for edibles and beverages, and a dedicated pre-market review process. Industry representatives from the California Cannabis Industry Association and the California Cannabis Operators Association agreed that youth protections are essential, but argued that clearer, objective standards are needed so compliant businesses can know the rules and enforcement can be consistent. They said most licensed products are already compliant, that the most blatant youth-targeted packaging is concentrated in the illicit market, and that the Legislature should refine definitions and guidance rather than rely on subjective case-by-case judgments. No formal vote or bill action was taken during the hearing.

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• I just saw a statement from Republican Senator Jason Rarick.
• In a statement, she said, “While the governor has been a capital investment ally, his $97 million bonding
• In a statement, she said, proposal.
• In a statement, she said, "While<00:17:27.600><c> the</c><00:17:27.839><c> governor</c><00:17:28.240>
• They get that tax statement in the mail, and it's so jarring to them.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I just hope that our friends on the other side of the aisle will remember that statement when we
• And I just hope that our friends on the other side of the aisle will remember that statement when we
• And I just hope that our friends on the other side of the aisle will remember that statement when we
• :18:37.600><c> remember</c><00:18:38.000><c> that</c><00:18:38.240><c> that</c><00:18:38.480><c> statement
• </c><00:18:39.280><c> we</c> will remember that that statement we will remember that that statement we

Keywords: HB 312 continued 00:00 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 25:16 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 27:27 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 28:33 ConC/Rules Report 33:45 Adjournment 35:21, 958, all

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• I rise to ask a question on the bill, if possible, or maybe just make a statement if I could and then
• And I—it may be more of a statement that I'm sure you can clear up.
• I'm very sympathetic to the statements from the senator concerning the motorcycles, and it is an issue
• I'm very sympathetic uh<00:27:33.520><c> to</c><00:27:33.760><c> the</c><00:27:34.000><c> statements<
• from uh the senator uh to the statements from uh the senator concerning<00:27:37.039><c> the</c><00:

Keywords: 958, all

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• I'm going to read a quick statement that I prepared, and then just a couple highlights.
• First, I'll read a quick statement, kind of a summary of where we are at the state of the Spaceport,
• Doing capital improvements is a special skill to write the RFPs, the statements of work, and to get the
• And like I said in my initial statement, we're now talking to three of the larger defense contractors
• And then this is income statement driven. And so for them to take that in, they need an audit done.

Committee: House New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

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• have the certification from a medical provider and it basically says that she just has to have a statement
• that she... ...just has to have a statement that she is a nursing mother.
• We think this is much friendlier for nursing mothers, as they're able to just make that statement instead
• And sometimes whenever mothers go back to the doctor, they have to pay just to get that permission statement
• President, I think my colleague from Mountain Brook has a question or statement.

Bills: SJR 1 , SB 9 , SB 40 , SJR 36 , SJR 1 , SJR 5 , SB 9 , SB 40 , SR 61 , SR 91 , SR 97 , SR 103 , SR 104 , SR 112 , SR 115 , SR 116 , SCR 16 , SB 26 , SB 26

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, Texas Music Advocacy Day, music industry

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• It's the focus on a statement being made that we have a historic change in front of us right now.
• Lee's opening statements, she mentioned a higher reserve than usual of $4.5 billion.
• Is that still a true statement?
• This is a rhetorical statement; I do it all the time when I ask a question that's not really a question
• , so I'll just be bold and say that this is just a statement.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I'm going to just make a short statement.
• I just want to make a quick statement before that roll call.
• Is that a fair statement?
• Is that fair statement?
• Madam Speaker, a debt limit statement for fiscal year 2027.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• Is that a fair statement?
• Is that a fair statement 26 million registered vehicles throughout the state 254 County tax assessors
• Okay, so it's a policy statement, not an actual regulation that was promulgated. Is that correct?
• But and I'm going to read you a couple of these statements.
• With the existence of, and the issuance of your policy statement from this morning, it's effectively

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• thinks they know all about agriculture, wants to be leading agriculture in this state, to make statements
• To make statements like this is just beyond the pale when he's never even scooped one.

Keywords: 913, all

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• And during that process we, you know, redefined our mission and vision statements.
• I think I just want to highlight sort of the mission statements about the words that really resonate
• Our mission statement to improve the quality of life and health in the Commonwealth is something that
• </c><00:10:02.399><c> is</c><00:10:02.640><c> the</c> mission and our vision statements is the mission
• And I'll finish on the mission and vision statements again because I want to make sure you all that we

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education heard presentations from the University of Louisville and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) on their strategic plans, enrollment trends, and budget priorities. University of Louisville President Bradley highlighted the university’s new five-year strategic plan, its R1 research status, community-engaged and opportunity college classifications, record enrollment of 25,005 students, and its role in serving first-generation, Pell-eligible, military-connected, and rural students. He also emphasized the university’s economic and workforce impact, including athletics, nursing, dentistry, and a recent Speed School building, and previewed major capital and program requests: a $142 million STEMH building, a $15 million one-time request for National Cancer Institute-related cancer research, and $5.3 million for the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership. He also discussed a planned $260 million health sciences building and the university’s efforts to expand health care access beyond Louisville through regional sites and residency partnerships. Members responded positively, with Representative Tipton asking about agency bond projects and regional health outreach, and President Bradley saying the university is evaluating debt capacity and exploring smaller projects while noting that the STEM building request would rely on state-funded debt service. He described UofL Health’s expansion into places such as Bullitt County, Shelbyville, Madisonville, and Paducah, and its efforts to train physicians for rural practice. Representative McCool praised the university’s military-friendly designation and cancer research priorities and noted personal family ties to UofL. Michaela Aman, a sophomore from Letcher County, also testified about how UofL has supported her as a rural student and emphasized the university’s commitment to opportunity and social mobility. KCTCS President Ryan Quarles and CFO Todd Kilburn then presented the system’s enrollment, completion, and workforce-training results. They said KCTCS now serves more than 110,000 students, graduated a record 24,000 students last May, and has moved from 45th to 4th nationally in graduation rate. They also highlighted that over half of students are first-generation, 60% work while enrolled, 70% of graduates work in Kentucky, and 74% graduate with no student loan debt. KCTCS described its common-course-numbering agreement with Morehead State as part of a broader transfer simplification effort, and said it trains about 200,000 Kentuckians annually when including workforce training and firefighter instruction. The system also outlined efficiency measures, including property sales, a new bookstore contract projected to save $4.3 million over five years, and a new evaluation process for real estate and facilities. KCTCS’s budget and capital requests included operating funding tied to enrollment growth, support for the TRAINs program, the ECTC training facility at Glendale, continued support for Health Force Kentucky, three capital construction projects at Jefferson, Bluegrass, and Gateway, and asset preservation funding focused on safety and security upgrades. Quarles also referenced House Bill 5, saying it would expand KCTCS’s correctional education and re-entry work and could help reduce recidivism. Members asked about the bill and its impact, and KCTCS said it already provides instruction in jails and prisons and sees the proposal as an extension of that work.

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• And I'm sorry to miss the first part of your statement. Um, Dr.
• Genesis and, uh, it's, uh, literal and they embrace the literal, not the figurative, the literal statements
• Genesis and, uh, it's, uh, literal and they embrace the literal, not the figurative, the literal statements
• <01:04:14.079><c> the</c><01:04:14.319><c> literal</c><01:04:15.599><c> uh</c><01:04:16.480><c> statements
• </c> the figurative the literal uh statements the figurative the literal uh statements in<01:04:17.280

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Education Funding Committee met to consider eight bills, beginning with HB 443 on the terms of appointment for members of the Higher Education Commission. Department of Education Director Steve Applebee explained that the commission supported a language change to address a holdover issue, but members raised concerns that the bill did not solve the problem of inactive members and might not address the broader question of whether the commission should continue to exist. The committee agreed to retain HB 443 for further work and voted 18-0 to do so. The committee then voted on HB 137, which would allocate excess statewide education property tax funds for local school and municipal purposes. Supporters of ITL argued that using the statewide property tax to reduce the state’s school funding obligation could create a slippery slope and shift more burden to property taxpayers. The committee voted 15-3 to ITL the bill, with a minority report to be written. HB 237, which would prohibit the use of special education and differentiated aid funds on students not receiving special education services, was also ITL’d after members said federal law already governs how IDEA-related funds may be used and that the bill was unnecessary. That motion passed 16-0, with some members not voting because they were out for medical reasons. The committee next advanced HB 354, creating alternative certification pathways for career and technical education instructors. Members said the bill could help recruit qualified tradespeople and retirees to teach in CTE programs, and it was approved 18-0 and placed on the consent calendar. HB 491, establishing a committee to study alternative public education funding methods and reduce reliance on local property taxes, was retained for further study after members said the committee or a subcommittee could continue the work over the year; it passed 18-0. HB 656, concerning local school districts’ authority to accept federal grants, was also retained after discussion focused on transparency, grant conditions, and the need to avoid delays in services; it passed 18-0. The committee then moved on to HB 729, an appropriation for an attorney to recodify education laws, but the transcript cuts off before that bill was acted on.

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• Do you recognize those statements?
• Do you recognize those statements? Senator Boldon.
• </c><01:01:48.680><c> I</c> where those statements were made. I where those statements were made.
• </c> statements that you've made in the past. statements that you've made in the past.
• That's why I brought up the statements that Senator Boldon has made.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• office and so on about how this is actually going to fulfill that very statement of our... possible
• from the governor's office and statement from the governor's office and so<01:00:05.400><c> on</c><01
• Quickly—yeah, I can’t— but agree with your statements.
• Quickly—yeah, I can’t— but agree with your statements.
• of need and reasonableness statement of need and reasonableness which<01:31:52.760><c> we</c><01:31:

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all