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• celebrate their legacy with gratitude. celebrate their legacy with gratitude.
• I yield back. has blocked my amendment from receiving has blocked my amendment from receiving a<02:48
• The question is on as amended.
• record the text of this amendment. record the text of this amendment.
• <03:17:48.960> The ordered on the bill as amended. The ordered on the bill as amended.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:57:53.880> Amendment a a more basic part of Legacy Amendment a a more basic part of Legacy
• amendment.
• Yeah, so what I've been referring to, Senator Housley, is that there's four funds in the Legacy amendment
• a request from Legacy? a request from Legacy?
• the Legacy fund. the Legacy fund.

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• <00:22:31.360> She for their legacy to be preserved.
• She for their legacy to be preserved.
• Question is on the adoption of one committee amendment and the favorable report.
• amendment and the favorable<00:27:18.159> report.
• Uh recognize one committee amendment.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Maryland Senate opened with an invocation by Reverend Dorene Robinson of Weman Memorial AM Church in Baltimore, followed by a quorum call showing 41 members present. The chamber then spent much of the session recognizing guests and visitors, including members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Morgan State Choir, the Winston Churchill High School varsity golf team, the Elijah Cummings Youth Program, students from several schools, faith leaders, and other community guests. Several senators also introduced personal guests and offered birthday recognitions, including Mrs. Eliza May Robinson and the Secretary of the Senate. On the legislative side, Senate Bill 988 on judicial facilities, stops, detention, and arrest limitation rules was introduced and referred to the Rules Committee. Bond initiatives were also read and referred to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. The chamber took up Senate Bill 108 on wetlands enforcement, but the minority leader said members still had questions, and the bill was special ordered until Friday without objection. The Senate also adopted a congratulatory resolution honoring the Winston Churchill High School varsity golf team for winning the 2025 4A/3A Maryland State Golf Championship, including recognition of senior captain Zoe Kusak’s individual title. Another resolution congratulated Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, North Atlantic Region, for its advocacy and community service. The session ended after committee schedule announcements and a motion to adjourn until the next day, with the Senate agreeing to adjourn until Thursday, February 26 at 10 a.m.

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• , 1129, 58, 61 with amendments, 942 with amendments, 947 with amendments, 995 with amendments, 10, 93
• , 61 with amendments, 947 with amendments, 9.95 with amendments, 10, 93 with amendments, 8, 83 with amendments
• Thank you. 1037 with amendments, 1075 with amendments, 1370 with amendments, 12-34 with amendments, 8
• amendments, 2, 39-6 with amendments, 496 with amendments, 49 with amendments, 356 with amendments, 49
• with amendments, 356 with amendments, 49 with amendments, 356 with amendments, 49 with amendments, 456

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Seeing no questions, there are no amendments. We're in public testimony.
• We talked about legacy before. We're talking about legacy from 2012. So this has been a long time.
• Seeing no questions, there are no amendments. We're in public testimony.
• Seeing no questions, there are no amendments. We're in public testimony.
• Show the amendment adopted without objection. We're back on the bill as amended.

Summary: The Health Professions and Programs Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills. HB 887, reducing medical marijuana registry card fees to $15 for honorably discharged veterans, drew support from veterans’ advocates and cannabis groups as a way to lower a financial barrier to care; it passed 18-0 and was reported favorably. HB 733, a Department of Health bill covering medical marijuana treatment center setbacks, physician certification renewals, low-THC/cannabis definitions, emergency license suspension for certain murder-related arrests, dental loan repayment area definitions, Early Steps policy cleanup, and autism microcredential eligibility, received mixed testimony from cannabis advocates who objected to some marijuana-related changes and zoning impacts; it also passed 18-0. HB 259, removing the $1,500 cap on pre-treatment funds held in trust by chiropractic physicians, was described as a free-market change supported by chiropractic groups and passed 18-0. The committee also approved PCS for HB 1443, creating a statewide Parkinson’s Disease Registry within the existing Parkinson’s Disease Research Institute and adding appointments to the consortium board, with USF support and no opposition; it passed 18-0. HB 1445, the related public records exemption for the registry, adopted an amendment adding the required public necessity statement and sunset date of October 2, 2031, then passed 18-0. HB 1309, which would standardize and speed patient access to medical records and align nursing home timelines with federal requirements, drew opposition from an information systems group concerned about data mining and portal access, while supporters argued it would improve patient access and care coordination; it passed 17-1 and was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• First, we have um Barnes Yamashida, President, Nisei Veterans Legacy.
• > Veterans today are members from the NIS Veterans today are members from the NIS Veterans Legacy
• ,<00:02:42.080> 100th<00:02:42.560> Infantry<00:02:43.040> Battalion Legacy, 100th
• Infantry Battalion Legacy, 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans<00:02:44.440> Organization,<00:02
• President, I move that the Senate disagree to the amendments proposed by the House to various Senate

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• honors the life, service, and sacrifice of Lieutenant Resendez, ensuring that his memory and heroic legacy
• One of the legacy, the portion of US Highway 79 in Freestone and Leon Counties from its intersection
• Congressman Jeb, uh, Congresswoman Johnson left a lasting legacy.
• To honor her legacy, Hospital 3642 recognized her legacy by designating a portion of US Highway 67 in
• The new committee substitute an amendment that is not ready, but I will amend this uh on the Senate floor

Bills: HB227

Keywords: HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids, adulterated products, product testing, lab testing, ISO 17025, labeling requirements

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• legacy rooted in family and community. legacy rooted in family and community.
• May his legacy of service live parents. May his legacy of service live on. Mr.
• bill as amended to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted.
• and makes 32 amendments in order. and makes 32 amendments in order.
• 5/19 as amended? Those in favor say I. 5/19 as amended? Those in favor say I.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• far as amendments? far as amendments?
• Recommendations to pass with amendments. Recommendations to pass with amendments.
• to pass this with amendments. to pass this with amendments.
• What is the legacy of this?
• recommendation for the amendments. recommendation for the amendments.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard and then took action on several measures. Senate Bill 3048, relating to the State Building Code Council and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, received support from OPSD and the Chamber of Commerce, with OPSD requesting amendments tied to software licensing and a public permitting dashboard. The committees ultimately recommended passing the bill with amendments, including an effective date, and later adopted that recommendation by vote. Senate Bill 3083, relating to protective orders, drew support from the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the Military and Community Relations Office, and a member of the public, while the Judiciary asked that the bill be deferred or amended because a prior notification process had lapsed and a new mandate could be difficult to implement. The committees nevertheless recommended passage with amendments and an effective date, noting implementation concerns in the report, and that recommendation was adopted. The committees also considered Senate Bill 3010, which would allow law enforcement, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter unattended vehicles to rescue animals in distress. The Animal Legal Defense Fund supported the measure as a common-sense good Samaritan protection, and the Hawaii Association for Justice recommended a small amendment. The bill was recommended for passage with amendments and later adopted. Senate Bill 3187, relating to off-site construction and SPEED Task Force recommendations, received OPSD testimony in support with comments; the committees recommended passing it with amendments, deleting the dollar amount and adding an effective date, and adopted that recommendation. In a later joint hearing with the Committee on Education, Senate Bill 2138, which would expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to graduate study, received support from the University of Hawaii, the Department of Defense, the Hawaii Army National Guard, and the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office. Members asked whether the current law limited assistance to undergraduate degrees and whether the program would require new funding; witnesses said the bill would simply expand authority and could be implemented within the current budget. Senate Bill 2614, authorizing high school diplomas for certain veterans whose schooling was interrupted by military service or wartime practices, also drew support from DOE and the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, with DOE explaining it had previously issued diplomas under an earlier version of the law and would verify eligibility through an application process. Senate Bill 2687, requiring a 100th Infantry Battalion history curriculum plan and pilot program, drew mixed testimony: DOE said the topic is already covered in existing social studies standards and the bill was unnecessary, while supporters argued the history is not being consistently taught and should be mandated. The transcript cuts off before final action on the education bills.

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• At the Committee on Environment, Climate, and Legacy.
• Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment projects have been incredibly impactful in Greater Minnesota.
• . amendment. amendment.
• > technical<01:22:49.680> amendment A1 amendment, um technical amendment A1 amendment,
• amendment. Uh all in favor, say aye. amendment. Uh all in favor, say aye.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• His legacy calls us forward. Mr.
• Dan's legacy of service didn't end with him. Dan's legacy of service didn't end with him.
• <03:32:56.399> amendment.
• record the text of this amendment, Mr. record the text of this amendment, Mr.
• . amendment. amendment.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• That is the legacy we honor and one future we are building together.
• The legislation before us makes a mockery of that legacy.
• Before the 14th Amendment, I was considered three-fifths of a man.
• BEFORE THE 14TH AMENDMENT I WAS CONSIDERED THREE-FIFTHS OF A MAN.
• Tonight I rise to honor the life and legacy of Congress Member Raúl Grijalva.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 31, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• . >> Calendar 409, 3108, Senator Sanders, an act to amend the Elder Law. >> Move to reconsider the vote
• . >> Amendments are received. >> Amendment amendments offered to the following third reading bills, Calendar
• President, and may his legacy live on and on.
• >> CALENDAR 789, SENATE PRINT 441A SENATOR MYRIE, AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELECTION LAW.
• >> CALENDAR 789, SENATE PRINT 441A SENATOR MYRIE, AN ACT TO AMEND THE ELECTION LAW.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and adopted a resolution calendar with several exceptions before taking up a series of ceremonial resolutions and bills. Members welcomed student visitors from the YWCA of White Plains’ Voices Unfiltered Policy Program, then adopted resolutions honoring Senegalese independence and the Senegalese community, MWBE Advocacy Day, John Coltrane’s 100th birthday, the Sing Sing Prison Museum, I Love My Park Day, Animal Advocacy Day, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month, and Denim Day. Speakers emphasized cultural recognition, public service, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, rare disease awareness, and support for survivors of sexual violence; each resolution was adopted. The chamber then moved through the regular calendar, passing a number of bills on broad roll-call votes. Among the measures approved were bills amending the Penal Law, Executive Law, Public Housing Law, Retirement and Social Security Law, Social Services Law, Environmental Conservation Law, General Municipal Law, Railroad Law, Election Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills passed unanimously or nearly so, while a few drew notable opposition, including a public health measure that passed 39-19 and the labor-related bill on ghost job postings that passed 39-19 after extended debate. The most detailed floor debate centered on the Labor Law bill addressing “ghost jobs,” requiring employers with 100 or more employees to disclose whether postings are for current vacancies, expected future openings, or general resume collection, with Department of Labor enforcement and civil penalties. Supporters argued it would protect job seekers from deceptive postings; opponents said it was unnecessary, burdensome, and could invite litigation or penalties disproportionate to the problem. The Senate also debated and passed a bill expanding election-language assistance under the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to Haitian Creole and Middle Eastern and North African communities, with supporters citing growing language-access needs and opponents raising concerns about scope and local costs. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.

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• as amended. as amended.
• 2037 as amended. 2037 as amended.
• bill HR 1765 as amended. bill HR 1765 as amended.
• HR504 would amend<05:08:59.120> the amend the amend the MC<05:09:01.360> Mikasoki<05:09
• . legacy. legacy.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Senator Grall, I see that you have a delete-all amendment and one amendment to the delete-all amendment
• Now we're going to go back to the delete-all amendment as amended.
• Is there any questions on the delete-all amendment as amended?
• The amendment is adopted. Now we're back on the bill as amended.
• Did we do the amendment? We did the amendment. I don't know that I closed on the amendment.

Bills: S0330, S0526, S0862, S1072, S1078, S1192, S1250, S1296, S1298, S1642, S1698, S7022

Keywords: firefighter disability, law enforcement disability, correctional officer disability, correctional probation officer, presumptive disability, workers' compensation, line of duty presumption, heart disease presumption, hypertension presumption, tuberculosis presumption, public safety employees, first responders, physical examination, preemployment exam, medical specialist, Medicare reimbursement, employing agency, Florida Statutes 112.18, Florida Statutes 943.13, occupational disease

Summary: The committee heard several bills and confirmations, with most measures reported favorably. Senate Bill 330 clarified the heart disease presumption for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, codifying the medical definition of heart disease and allowing transferring law enforcement officers to rely on a prior physical if a new agency does not provide one. Support was waived in by the Florida Smart Justice Alliance and the Fraternal Order of Police, and the bill passed unanimously. Senate Bill 526, as amended by a delete-all amendment, addressed commercial construction contracts, permit standards, fee reductions when private providers are used, floodproofing, product approval categories, and adoption of certain electrical code standards; it drew support from several construction and business groups and one opposing appearance, then was reported favorably. Senate Bill 1192 created a pilot program for callback queues at the Department of Commerce and Department of Children and Families to reduce hold times for callers seeking re-employment assistance and public benefits, and it also passed favorably. Senate Bill 1078 established transition procedures for a governor-elect, including agency liaisons, briefing materials, office space, and access to records; an amendment shifted IT support to the Department of Management Services, narrowed access to confidential records, and increased penalties for unauthorized disclosure, after which the bill was approved. Senate Bill 7022 extended a public records exemption for classroom examinations and assessment instruments through 2031 and expanded coverage to school district boards and public schools; it was also reported favorably. Senate Bill 862, as amended, set a $60,000 salary goal by 2030 for state correctional officers, probation officers, and institutional security specialists, with annual raises subject to appropriations; members and witnesses emphasized recruitment, retention, and safety, and the bill passed. Senate Bill 1250 removed the requirement that the Commission on Human Relations use registered mail for certain notices under the Florida Civil Rights Act, allowing less expensive notice methods, and it was reported favorably. Senate Bill 1698 allowed certain employers to post required workplace notices electronically instead of physically, and it passed without opposition. The committee also recommended confirmation of 10 appointees to the Florida Commission on Human Relations and the State Retirement Commission. The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 1072, which created an anti-Semitism task force within the Department of Legal Affairs to review anti-Semitism in Florida, improve community relations, advise on law enforcement training, assess digital media literacy efforts, evaluate hate crime statutes, and recommend policy changes. The sponsor said the bill was intended to address a growing problem and noted that Florida already uses the Holocaust Remembrance definition of anti-Semitism in statute. Numerous speakers opposed the bill, arguing it could chill protected speech, especially criticism of Israel, and could be used selectively against students, activists, Muslims, Arabs, and Jewish anti-Zionists; several also said existing hate-crime and civil-rights laws were sufficient and that the task force should include protections against Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate. One member raised concerns about the constitutionality of creating such task forces in light of prior actions by the Attorney General. Despite the opposition, the bill was reported favorably on a party-line style vote with Senator Bracey Davis voting yes along with the majority. Senate Bill 1642, the Freedom in the Workplace Act, was also heard and drew significant questioning. The bill would bar public employers and contractors from requiring pronoun use, certain gender-identity-related training, or non-binary sex options on forms, and would protect employees and contractors from adverse action based on religious, moral, conscience-based, or biology-based beliefs. Senator Polsky questioned whether the bill could interfere with anti-harassment training and workplace discipline, while the sponsor said the measure was meant to prevent government coercion and extend protections similar to those in school settings. The transcript cuts off before the final disposition of this bill.

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• His legacy of service continues to inspire Americans today.
• LEGACY.
• I rise today in support of H.R. 658, as amended.
• I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 658, AS AMENDED.
• >> H.R. 980, A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE, H.R. 980, a bill to amend title 38,

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• endure, but I know his greatest legacy endure, but I know his greatest legacy is<00:25:58.320>
• That's why I'm legacy are honored.
• as amended shall be considered as read. as amended shall be considered as read.
• The bill as amended shall be considered as read. The bill as amended shall be considered as read.
• Congratulations on a remarkable legacy. Congratulations on a remarkable legacy.

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

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• And they say we have legacy bets. Well, legacy bets mean, you know, legacy honors.
• And they say we have legacy bets. Well, legacy bets mean, you know, legacy honors.
• And they say we have legacy bets. Well, legacy bets mean, you know, legacy honors.
• Well, legacy bets we have legacy bets.
• <00:23:43.679> That mean, you know, legacy honors. That mean, you know, legacy honors.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs briefly met and adjourned after noting that GM 574, a nomination on its agenda, had been withdrawn, leaving the committee with no business to consider. A separate joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Economic Development and Hawaiian Affairs then took up HCR 192, a resolution to convene a tourism and gaming working group. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Nation of Hawaii, and CARES, said the measure would allow Hawaiians to have a seat at the table, learn from Native nations with gaming experience, and make informed decisions about whether and how gaming should be approached. Some supporters emphasized that the working group was about research and self-determination, not immediate legalization, and suggested the state should focus on broader economic development options as well. Opponents, including the Honolulu prosecuting attorney and several community members and faith leaders, warned that gambling would increase addiction, crime, family breakdown, debt, and exploitation of low-income and vulnerable residents. They argued that online sports betting and other forms of gaming would be especially harmful, with some citing examples from other states and concerns about problem gambling, domestic violence, and illegal activity. Committee members questioned witnesses about the purpose of the working group and whether it could provide enough data to make an informed decision, while supporters and opponents alike acknowledged the need for Hawaiians to be involved in any future discussion. No vote or final action on HCR 192 was taken in the portion provided.

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• The proposed amendment has passed.
• Under this amendment, the 50% that they would now be required to pay would go to the legacy fund.
• Under this amendment, the 50% that they would now be required to pay would go to the legacy fund.
• So I hope we can approve the amendment. So I hope we can approve the amendment.
• The second, and then the Senate also added two sections: one that amended the Legacy Fund asset allocation

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, pledge, roll call, and a quorum present, then approved a motion to lay over House Bill 1525 for one legislative day. It also voted not to concur with House amendments on Senate Bills 2294, 2297, 2070, 4017, and 2262, appointing conference committees for each. The chamber then took up a series of House bill amendments and final-passage votes. On amendments, the Senate adopted changes to House Bill 1229 on fleeing law enforcement and driving-record transparency after debate over insurance impacts and public safety; House Bill 1510 on teacher retention, on-site child care, and licensure study language; House Bill 1160 to restrict student personal electronic devices during instructional time; House Bill 1429 to address drone harassment and stalking of animals; House Bill 1203 to harmonize medical marijuana provisions; House Bill 1600 to create a UND immigration clinic with reporting requirements; House Bill 1130 to broaden K-12 funding formula changes and reduce state fiscal impact; House Bill 1279 to modify the coal conversion tax exemption; House Bill 1442 to adjust membership and scope of a state task force; and House Bill 1464 to convert a maternal care services proposal into a study and remove the appropriation. The Senate rejected an amendment to House Bill 1022 concerning the Retirement and Investment Office bonus program, then passed the bill. It also passed House Bill 1234 on a $90 million transfer to reduce PERS liability, while rejecting a floor amendment to it. On final passage, the Senate passed House Bills 1008 (Public Service Commission budget), 1218 (temporary moratorium and study on economic analysis for drain projects), 1234 (PERS funding transfer), 1146 (PERS defined contribution cleanup and emergency clause), 1355 (expanded notice for administrative rulemaking), 1470 (Game and Fish fee changes and guide/outfitter updates), 1029 (Capital Grounds Planning Commission duties), 1017 (Game and Fish budget), 1374 (township supervisor open-meeting exemption for on-site inspections), and 1064 (NC-SARA membership and distance education regulation). It defeated House Bill 1583 on false political advertisements with civil-action language and House Bill 1393 on earned wage access provider regulation. The transcript ends as the Senate begins consideration of House Bill 1326 on self-defense and unlawful firearm possession by felons.

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• Representative Schultz, you have an oral amendment that you'd like to engross, Mr.
• Members, any questions to the oral amendment?
• Okay, that oral amendment is adopted. Representative Schultz, to your bill as amended.
• Minnesota on the history and the legacy Minnesota on the history and the legacy of<00:02:25.280> the
• <00:02:55.920> by continue to support that Legacy by continue to support that Legacy by honoring

Keywords: 1183, house