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• >> Um, it is to a certain extent because it comes through the National Guard. >> Or I didn't know if
• </c><00:29:08.000><c> Um</c> comes through the national guard. Um comes through the national guard.
• </c> bill in because over in the sea coast bill in because over in the sea coast there's<00:51:02.960
• And paragraph two authorizes displays at the State House.
• authorized displays at the state<02:44:39.359><c> house.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Speaker, I appreciate the author of this bill.
• But I thank the author, and I thank this village, as we support the author on this, and I rise in support
• I would ask the author, I think we're right there.
• We need to show respect to the authors. Thank you. Thank you.
• So with that, I appreciate the author from Alturas.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And wildfires are not just a North Coast issue.
• We're having a meeting with the guy who used to run the CEA, the California Earthquake Authority, next
• There's a lot of... ...guards, vent screens, and really we get it.
• It was mentioned earlier that gutter guards, vents, and just the material that we stack up around our
• I’ve been part of Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority going door to door, educating the public about

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It does not change Civil Air Patrol's federal authorities.
• authorities.
• I'm just looking at this from authorities and so it's a two-part question, authorities and funding.
• I don't see an authority issue here.
• Get that tiny bit of support for the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, WTMA.

Summary: The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee held public hearings on three bills and then a work session on tourism. House Bill 2365, concerning digital equity programs, would shift more responsibility to the Broadband Office, rename the Digital Equity Opportunity Program as the Digital Opportunity Program, expand the forum’s role, and require more reporting and outreach on broadband adoption and affordability. The prime sponsor and several advocates from community organizations, PTA, and digital navigation groups supported the bill, emphasizing the need for digital skills, cybersecurity, affordability, and trusted community partners. Commerce testified that the bill has technical and fiscal concerns and would add costs, and the sponsor said amendments were likely to reduce the fiscal impact. The hearing on HB 2365 was then closed. House Bill 2446 would direct the Department of Commerce to develop a state quantum strategy by June 30, using non-state funding if possible, to identify growth areas, partnerships, and workforce and economic impacts for the quantum industry. The prime sponsor, industry representatives, and technology organizations supported the bill as a way to keep Washington competitive with other states and build a quantum ecosystem. Committee members raised questions about fiscal impact, private funding, regulatory capture, and cybersecurity risks, including concerns about quantum’s effect on passwords and AI-related harms. A Microsoft representative requested a technical amendment to broaden the definition from quantum computing to quantum technology and said the company would follow up on funding and AI-regulation questions. The hearing on HB 2446 was closed. House Bill 2357 would create a Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol within the Military Department, allowing the governor to activate it for cadet training, communications, disaster relief, cybersecurity, search and rescue, and related missions. The sponsor, the adjutant general, the Civil Air Patrol commander, and a veterans coalition representative all supported the bill, citing recent flood response work, emergency preparedness, and youth training benefits. Testimony emphasized that the proposal would clarify coordination, not change federal authorities, and would not create a fiscal impact. The hearing on HB 2357 was closed without any amendment requests. In the work session on tourism, State of Washington Tourism and industry partners presented recommendations from an advisory group calling for a more sustainable, industry-led funding model, likely through an assessment or visitor-fee structure. They argued Washington is underfunded compared with western peers and estimated that a competitive program could generate $14.6 billion in additional visitor spending over the next decade, along with significant tax revenue and lodging tax growth. Speakers from tourism, the wine commission, hospitality, and advisory group leadership stressed predictable funding, industry governance, and statewide benefits, while committee members discussed international tourism, regional access, and the need to avoid further decline in the sector. The meeting adjourned early after the work session.

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• The guards that use that system, or who uses that system?
• I represent the New Hampshire North Coast Railroad.
• </c> by New Hampshire North Coast by New Hampshire North Coast uh<03:43:47.080><c> taking</c><03:43:47.479
• </c> the years New Hampshire and North Coast the years New Hampshire and North Coast wouldn't<03:44:42.760
• I should have... switch to North Coast North Coast switch to North Coast North Coast accommodates<03:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a Department of Corrections capital budget presentation on HB 25, focused largely on urgent maintenance and security needs at the New Hampshire State Prison for Men and other DOC facilities. DOC officials described the governor’s proposed priorities: boiler surge and radiator tank replacements, electronic controls and camera upgrades, and replacement of HVAC units using R22 refrigerant. They also outlined additional requested projects totaling $15.4 million, including a body alarm/man-down system at Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility, steam line and trap repairs, fire alarm replacements, and removal of an underground diesel tank in favor of above-ground storage. DOC testified that many systems are well beyond their expected service life, including 40-year-old boilers, outdated analog cameras, and HVAC equipment using discontinued R22 refrigerant. They said the men’s prison is relying on a leased temporary boiler, has significant steam leaks causing major water loss and reduced boiler efficiency, and is dealing with frequent fire alarm faults and deteriorating wiring. On the body alarm system, they said the vendor no longer supports the equipment and replacement parts are no longer available. On the diesel tank, members questioned whether it could be abandoned in place or whether fuel could be reused; DOC said it had not explored all alternatives and would follow up, while noting the tank is underground and tied into the warehouse system. Members also asked whether some current investments could be reused in the planned new men’s prison. DOC said some items, such as air handlers, might potentially be moved, but most projects are needed to keep the current facility operational and would not be practical to transfer. Questions were also raised about the leased boiler arrangement, the use of the man-down system by staff and visitors, and whether the kitchen project could be converted to a modular unit. DOC said the modular kitchen approach is necessary because the existing kitchen cannot remain fully operational during repairs. The committee then moved to lapse extensions, and DOC identified several projects no longer needing extensions, including items numbered 64, 65, and 66 in HB 25, with the chair noting those balances would be deleted and that the lapse amount was $550,500.

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• </c><00:17:20.919><c> this</c> relating to the Air National Guard this relating to the Air National Guard
• </c><00:18:18.240><c> to</c> allows the Hawaii Air National Guard to allows the Hawaii Air National Guard
• ><c> by</c><00:18:19.480><c> the</c> hold the rank authorized by the hold the rank authorized by the
• Next up, relating to Hawaii National Guard, House Bill 674, authorizing the payment of allowances for
• </c><00:19:02.919><c> the</c> Guard House Bill 674 authorizing the Guard House Bill 674 authorizing the

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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• As a reminder, primary witnesses in support are those designated by the author.
• those announcements out of the way, we will now move on to the committee's agenda and we have an author
• I want to make sure I'm taking the author, probably with how expedient we have to go on this, there's
• probably no time for accepting co-authors on it.
• Well I also want to thank the author for bringing this important bill forward.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• ,</c> south, hurricanes along our coasts, south, hurricanes along our coasts, tornadoes<00:07:47.759>
• Congress also has plenty of authority over the territories, and Congress has given them authority to
• </c> authority over DC. authority over DC.
• </c> Congress also has plenty of authority Congress also has plenty of authority over<02:29:27.760><c
• Thank you for joining us coast to coast, New York to Oregon. >> Thank you very much.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I'm happy to see co-authors on this. We'll get a co-author sheet going around.
• for the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.
• And we're talking about the project down the coast.
• It completely removes the legislature's authority.
• authorities and stuff like that to go digital.

Bills: HB248, HB249, HB997, HB1052, HB1193, SB1, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB289, SB435

Keywords: Compensation Commission, elected officials, salary evaluation, government accountability, Louisiana legislature, compensation, independent commission, salary adjustment, consumer price index, official journal, public notices, government transparency, local government, municipal website, school board notices, parish council, police jury, special districts, levee district, drainage district

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• Uh, the Mississippi State Port Authority is an enterprise agency.
• As far as special fund authority, we’re asking for an increase in authority only to $30 million to allow
• in authority only to 30 an increase in authority only to 30 million<00:18:49.039><c> to</c><00:18:49.360
• And I know on the spending authority.
• </c> have under our authority. have under our authority.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 210; 20 January, 2026: 8:45 AM, 925, all

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• And the authorities par at this time.
• There's around 9,500 traditional guardsmen in the guard.
• There's around 9,500 traditional guardsmen in the guard.
• I’ve talked with National Guard members.
• Um I for the wind pool on the coast.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 4 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• for the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.
• And we're talking about the project down the coast.
• It completely removes the legislature's authority.
• A local governing authority would have three options.
• authorities and stuff like that to go digital.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several bills, mostly dealing with open meetings, public records, election administration, and local government notice requirements. Senate Bill 1 by Sen. Jenkins would authorize electronic voting under the Open Meetings Law and apply retroactively to validate prior electronic votes; after brief discussion and support from the Louisiana Municipal Association, it was reported favorably. House Bill 1052 by Rep. Spell would exempt certain child advocacy center and multidisciplinary team work product, forensic interviews, and related sensitive records from public records disclosure to protect child abuse investigations; testimony from child advocacy organizations emphasized the need to prevent misuse of records and preserve court-controlled access, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 289 by Sen. Abraham, concerning confidentiality of certain university records and negotiations, was amended to clarify protections for proprietary research, donor confidentiality, and limited confidentiality for industry negotiations, then reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 218 by Sen. Talbot, allowing alternative certification programs for election officials if approved by the State Board of Election Supervisors, and Senate Bill 220, a technical correction regarding the official journal of the state, were both reported favorably. Senate Bill 161 by Sen. Seaball, repealing a requirement that certain high-salary unclassified state employees register vehicles in Louisiana, was also reported favorably after questions about its scope and purpose. The committee then took up House Bill 1193 by Rep. Sawyer, which authorizes the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to use indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity construction contracts for maintenance and emergency work. CPRA officials said the model would speed small repairs and pre-construction tasks, improve efficiency, and mirror a similar DOTD approach; an amendment narrowed the public-records language and excluded design-build contracting. Members raised concerns about public records transparency and inclusion of minority and small contractors, but the bill was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 249 by Rep. Green, a constitutional amendment creating an independent compensation commission for elected officials and tying adjustments to CPI, drew extensive debate over removing the legislature from setting salaries, the appointment structure, and whether the state could afford automatic increases. After opposition from several members and a roll-call vote, the bill failed to be reported, 6 yeas to 9 nays. Because HB 249 failed, the companion enabling bill, House Bill 248, was deferred. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 997 by Rep. Edmondson, which would let parishes, municipalities, and school boards use their own websites as an alternative to newspaper publication for public notices. Supporters from the Police Jury Association argued the bill would reduce duplicative costs, preserve all existing notice requirements, and simply add a third option alongside newspaper publication and newspaper-hosted digital publication. An amendment narrowed the bill to parishes, municipalities, and school boards, removing other political subdivisions. Members questioned transparency, enforcement, record retention, and whether the change would undermine newspapers; supporters said courts would still enforce notice requirements and that local governments already maintain the records. The bill remained under discussion at the end of the transcript, with no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• </c> authorization to use military force. authorization to use military force.
• </c> funding for congressionally authorized funding for congressionally authorized grant<03:22:03.040
• ,</c> in the Army National Guard, in the Army National Guard, Representative<04:05:48.560><c> Evans</
• 10.239><c> Guard,</c><04:06:10.560><c> and</c><04:06:10.720><c> was</c> Colorado Army National Guard,
• </c> active duty, reserve, and national guard active duty, reserve, and national guard components<04:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Guard could support this.
• Guard can turn you around, redirect you.
• The local governing authorities absolutely would, based on a Because that's not LED's role.
• I guess there was other authority in law already to do that, you know, to protect property.
• And it's just authorizing them to do it. I spoke with them. They said there would be no cost.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Guard could support this.
• Guard can turn you around, redirect you.
• The local governing authorities absolutely would, based on a Because that's not LED's role.
• I guess there was other authority in law already to do that, you know, to protect property.
• And it's just authorizing them to do it. I spoke with them. They said there would be no cost.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard House Bill 1033, which expands the definition of critical infrastructure to include airports, heliports, spaceports, aerospace facilities, certain government and military sites, and oil and gas platforms. Supporters said the bill is part of a broader effort to position Louisiana for aerospace and defense investment, while opponents from the Sierra Club warned that repeatedly broadening critical infrastructure could chill protest and free-speech activity. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 1034, which authorizes local officials to declare temporary protection zones for public safety for up to 72 hours, with one extension. The sponsor and the Department of Economic Development said it would be a tool for aerospace and defense projects and other public-safety needs; ACLU testimony raised concerns about notice, property rights, and possible impacts on public waterways. The bill was also reported favorably. The committee next considered several criminal justice bills. House Bill 51, barring post-conviction bail for defendants convicted of aggravated offenses against children, and House Bill 55, limiting public disclosure of juror information to protect juror privacy, both received broad support and were reported favorably. House Bill 635, aimed at protecting Louisianians from transnational repression by foreign governments through penalty enhancements for underlying crimes, was supported by a national security advocate and reported favorably. House Bill 133, increasing penalties for students who commit attacks on teachers or other students, was amended to address juvenile procedure and exceptionalities; teachers testified about serious injuries they suffered, while the ACLU and criminal defense lawyers raised concerns about mandatory minimums and individualized sentencing. The bill was reported with amendments. The committee also heard House Bill 676, which creates the crime of fraudulent patient referrals, or “body brokering,” in the substance-use treatment industry. The sponsor and Blue Cross Blue Shield representatives described schemes that steer vulnerable patients into fraudulent treatment arrangements for profit; the bill was reported favorably. House Bill 159 created a Caddo Parish pilot program for pretrial home incarceration with electronic monitoring to reduce jail overcrowding. The sheriff said the jail is far over capacity and that the program would be limited to nonviolent, non-sex-offense defendants with risk assessments, court approval, and behavioral-health check-ins. Witnesses supported the concept but urged tighter liability language; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill with amendments. House Bill 106, dealing with unauthorized administration of melatonin to children in child care settings, was reported favorably. Later, the committee amended and reported House Bill 108, which changes juror qualifications to exclude people convicted of crimes of violence or sex offenses from criminal juries, after opponents argued it would unnecessarily bar citizens from jury service. House Bill 784, a cleanup bill on sex offender registration and notification, was amended and reported with technical changes. Senate Bill 388, which removes a trigger clause tied to a border compact and authorizes review of state contracts for foreign-adversary benefit, was amended and reported. Finally, House Bill 772, a bail-procedure reform requiring accurate mailing and electronic notice information and consolidating notice rules, was presented as a fairness and efficiency measure and had support from the bail industry and prosecutors; the transcript ends before final action on that bill.

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• We don’t—the DPU actually doesn’t have authority over the propane business, so they can’t use their authority
• authority. actually doesn't have authority over the propane business, so they can't use their authority
• And how to best guard against that.
• Undersecretary Antos earlier referred to the Resilient Coast plan.
• It’s a good question about a very important issue across our coast.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• What this does is it allows for Army Guard, Air Guard, and other veterans that don't currently qualify
• :00.560><c> to</c><01:30:00.800><c> continue</c> is authorization for them to continue is authorization
• </c> that this legislaturator's authority that this legislaturator's authority under<01:53:15.360><c>
• </c> guard rails and exceptions. guard rails and exceptions.
• It's not limiting their authority.

Keywords: 916, all

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• We desperately need your leadership to help us guard against the gutting of Medicaid.
• against the gutting of us guard against the gutting of Medicaid.<00:25:26.720><c> We</c><00:25:26.960
• It was on the East Coast where to tax the rich, the idea was to tax expensive yachts.
• It was on the East<00:45:50.720><c> Coast</c><00:45:51.040><c> where</c><00:45:51.760><c> to</c><00:45
• where to tax the rich, the East Coast where to tax the rich, the idea<00:45:53.280><c> was</c><00:45

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 2591, the “Support Medicaid Not Millionaires Act,” laid over for possible inclusion in the 2025 taxes bill. Chair Gomez said the bill would create a fifth individual income tax tier on very high earners to offset any future federal Medicaid cuts, arguing that proposed federal budget changes would likely reduce Medicaid funding and create a large state budget hole. Gomez and other supporters framed Medicaid as essential for children, long-term care, mental health, substance use treatment, rural hospitals, and families across Minnesota, and criticized federal tax cuts for corporations and wealthy individuals. Several testifiers supported the bill. A SEIU Healthcare worker described how Medicaid supports her care for a disabled son and her own health needs, warning that cuts would threaten home care, hospitals, and nursing homes. A public health employee from the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees said recent state and federal layoffs had already weakened public health capacity and urged additional revenue to backfill losses. Other supporters, including community and faith leaders, said the wealthy and corporations should pay more to protect public services, youth programs, and Medicaid-funded care. A mental health provider testified that most of the people served by her clinic rely on Medicaid and that cuts would harm clinics, rural access, and the broader behavioral health system. Representative Anderson questioned whether the bill would affect Medicaid spending tied to undocumented immigrants and asked for data on MinnesotaCare and federal-state funding shares. Department of Human Services staff clarified that he was referring to MinnesotaCare, not Medicaid, and said Medicaid is generally matched by the federal government while MinnesotaCare does not have the same match. The exchange became contentious when Gomez objected to Anderson’s use of the term “illegal immigrants” and redirected the discussion back to the bill. Anderson also raised concerns about Medicaid fraud and whether the proposal would backfill any federal changes related to fraud enforcement. No vote was taken; the bill was simply laid over.

Bills: HB1166, HB389, HB644, HB1509, HB1692, HB1842, HB1878, HB1926, HB1949, HB2116, HB2581

Keywords: HB1166, automated speed enforcement, speed cameras, traffic enforcement, road safety, traffic safety, Department of Transportation, state highway fund, special fund, appropriation, fiscal year 2026-2027, camera enforcement, speeding citations, automated traffic enforcement, highway safety, HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS

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• The bill prohibits contractors from requiring prior authorization for diagnostic services and from imposing
• Prohibiting the MCOs from implementing prior authorization for diagnostic services could lead to increased
• evaluating the appropriateness of medical services, including tests and medications, removing the guard
• Will they be entitled to deny claims using prior authorization?
• So this would work just as if... ...the prior authorization.

Bills: SB1086, SB1193, SB1318, SB1345, SB1346, SB1451, SB1496, SB1611, SB1630, SB1631, SB1632, SB1672

Keywords: reimbursement, healthcare, laboratory services, noncontracting providers, Arizona health care cost containment, personal identifying information, PII, privacy, confidential records, public records exemption, commercial disclosure, data privacy, licensure, certification, health professions, health care licensing, Arizona Department of Health Services, ADHS, emergency medical care technician, EMCT