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• the perspective of of other organizations that you represent like Tea Roosevelt action, that your preference
• It's killing bears as a as a way to maintain the population that that is the preferred method maintain
• the population that that is the preferred method rather than conservation.
• They're like vessels pose an ongoing risk to Florida's residents, visitors and natural resources.
• The law prohibits residing or dwelling on a TV increases penalties for repeat violations, the fines vessel

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, so my preference and the HHS bill.
• That's the author's preference.
• <01:56:24.719> Madam preference. It is. Senator Papis. Madam preference. It is.
• HOAs from residents to board members, HOAs from residents to board members, property<02:30:49.840>
• I've heard from many uh of my residents I've heard from many uh of my residents who<03:29:13.520

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The system is failing them, and it is failing the residents that they serve. Benefits are delayed.
• failing the residents that they serve. failing the residents that they serve.
• <00:13:04.640> workers<00:13:05.240> for<00:13:05.360> much<00:13:05.640> prefer
• The continued use of MAXIS is a cost driver and a barrier to serving our residents.
• Our staff have earned it, our taxpayers have earned it, and frankly, so have the residents of Wright

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Dedicate their lives to protect Texas residents.
• That resides within the device, a phone, a mobile phone for example, and that is encrypted on the phone
• So the digital ID or the mobile driver's license for me provides 5 key benefits for state residents,
• What would you prefer?
• We prefer them to be employees of our agency, but, uh, we look for, you know, opportunities to.

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• Thousands of men and women... women, dedicate their lives to protect Texas residents and their communities
• So the digital ID or the mobile driver's license for me, provides five key benefits for state residents
• It does fall under the definition of arms. and it does protect those who prefer to use a bow and arrow
• For residents of the state, providing a civil penalty, providing a private cause of action. office of
• What would you prefer? We'd prefer them to be employees of our agency.

Bills: HB2034, HB2436, HB3010, HB3033, HB3138, HB3177, HB3426, HB3686, HB3858, HB4176, HB4257, HB4264, HB4804, HCR98

Keywords: groundwater, foreign ownership, national security, water permits, environmental health, deadly conduct, firearm, recklessness, peace officer, prosecution, Penal Code, Texas laws, disaster recovery, infrastructure, rural communities, grants, state funding, emergency management, HB 3033, Texas Department of Public Safety

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• You know, we understand that a program like this could benefit all Hawaiʻi residents, especially residents
• It could benefit all Hawaiʻi residents, especially residents who may need the extra assistance for retrofitting
• <01:05:40.480> there<01:05:41.039> um clarify what they would prefer there um clarify
• what they would prefer there um and<01:05:41.279> that's<01:05:41.440> a<01:05:41.920>
• to C uh dcca if they have a preference to C uh dcca if they have a preference um<01:09:48.000>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on a wide range of housing-related bills. HB 295 on Hawaiian homelands drew support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and individual testifiers who described long waits for DHHL housing, while the Department of Hawaiian Homelands offered comments noting that lowering the Native Hawaiian blood quantum from 50% to 25% would require multiple legal and federal review steps. The committee also heard testimony on several Hawaii Public Housing Authority measures, including HB 99, HB 1096, HB 1097, HB 1095, HB 1093, and HB 1094, which generally received agency support and little or no public opposition during the hearing. HB 1094 prompted questions about the handling and sale or donation of seized property, and the agency said it lacked capacity to manage that work directly and would need to consult the Attorney General on liability concerns. The committee then heard HB 1056 and HB 1467, both related to a proposed Hawaii Homes or housing resiliency program. DCCA, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, the Climate Advisory Team, and Hawaii Realtors supported HB 1056, while the Attorney General requested clarification on fund language. The Insurance Commissioner said DCCA was willing to run the program and that strengthening homes would help keep insurance available in Hawaii. For HB 1467, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority and Climate Advisory Team also supported the measure, with the Attorney General raising concerns about delegation, the special fund, and extension authority. Testimony on both bills emphasized hurricane retrofits, with some witnesses urging harmonization of the two similar proposals and one witness warning that the bills could conflict with efforts to reduce building-code minimum standards. Other measures included HB 1013 on important agricultural lands, which received support from HHFDC, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, DBEDT, the Agri-Business Development Corporation, and Purple Maiʻa Foundation, with some agencies offering comments. HB 1294 on agricultural workforce housing drew comments from the Attorney General, who said commissions may be established by law rather than by the department itself, along with support from OHA, a council member, and the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus. HB 89 on teacher housing received support from OHA and education groups, while the Attorney General said the bill may have constitutional issues and suggested amendments to set standards for voucher applications. HB 276 on condominiums and HB 528 on residential leases also drew support, with no testimony in opposition. HB 415 on public safety and fire sprinklers generated the most clear split in testimony: the State Fire Council, a fire department representative, and an individual supported the bill, arguing sprinklers improve safety and can prevent major losses, while BIA Hawaii, Pacific Home and Appliance Distribution, NAAP Hawaii, Gentry Holmes, and DR Horton Hawaii opposed it, saying the added cost would worsen housing affordability and that existing codes already address safety. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; the chair repeatedly closed each bill after testimony and questions, and the hearing moved through the agenda without recorded committee votes.

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• Or resident? I'm not going to say all of anything.
• You basically add, or a residence located within a historic neighborhood.
• Or a residence located within a historic neighborhood.
• There's residents there. Lots of bars there. I have concerns with it.
• And I figured that— Are they near private residence? Was that? Are they near private residents?

Bills: HCR11, HB153, HB278, HB424, HB454, HB455, HB687, HB816, HB833, HB942, HB1053, HB1097, HB1147, HB1148, HB1190, SB75, SB85, SB197, SB200, SB217

Keywords: Camp Beauregard, Louisiana National Guard, Youth Challenge Program, military affairs, Pineville, National Guard training, emergency response, youth development, alternative education, high school equivalency, GED, at-risk youth, leadership training, job skills, citizenship, veterans, state military operations, mobilization, logistics staging area, public service

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• Today we ask the same for the residents of Rye and the residents of Hampton, as they deserve the same
• Today we ask the same for the residents of Rye and the residents of Hampton, as they deserve the same
• residents our residents and small residents our residents and small business<01:00:29.680> owners
• do have a Ry resident uh they currently do have a Ry resident<01:15:49.040> on<01:15:49.159><
• <01:16:13.520> of resident of Ry one will be a resident of resident of Ry one will be a resident

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Grall: SB 1760 REQUIRES ELECTED OFFICIALS TO RESIDE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
• THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO POSITIONS WHOSE AUTHORITY IS DELEGATED BY THE EXECUTIVE
• Arrington: IN THE APPLICATION OR IMPLEMENT FORM INCLUDED PREFER NOT TO ANSWER OPTION? >> Sen.
• Arrington: HOW EXACTLY WOULD SOMEONE WHO WAS AN EMPLOYEE REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER TO USE THE PREFERRED PRONOUN
• I FEEL ABOUT THE BILL ONE OF THE SPEAKERS WHO SPOKE SAID WHAT IS IT HURTING ANYONE TO USE THEIR PREFERRED

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Because he has a bunch of other residents there training who are easily willing to do that.
• Because he has a bunch of other residents there training who are easily willing to do that.
• Because he has a bunch of other residents there training who are easily willing to do that.
• Because he has a bunch of other residents there training who are easily willing to do that.
• Because he has a bunch of other residents there training who are easily willing to do that.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 132, a health care conscience-protection measure. Supporters said the bill would protect health care professionals from being forced to participate in procedures or services that violate sincerely held religious or ethical beliefs, while explicitly excluding emergency care. They argued it would help recruit and retain providers, preserve ethical integrity in medicine, and has worked in several other states. Supporters also emphasized that the bill is aimed at procedures or services, not at denying care based on who a patient is, and noted that the bill includes a civil cause of action to give it enforcement teeth. Several supporters described personal experiences. A nurse said lack of conscience protections affected her career choices and limited her path into women’s health. Dr. Warman said he had requested not to perform anesthesia for abortions and later chose non-narcotic pain management because he objected to heavy opioid prescribing, saying conscience protections allow professionals to practice responsibly. Senators asked about examples, the bill’s scope, whether it could be used to discriminate, and which states have similar laws; Mississippi, Florida, Montana, Ohio, South Carolina, and Arkansas were named. Questions also focused on the bill’s civil enforcement provisions and whether it could be used against patients based on identity or religion. Opponents warned the bill was overly broad and could allow refusals of care by a wide range of health workers, including clerks, ambulance drivers, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians. Dr. Karen Abrams said it could lead to denial of birth control, Plan B, blood transfusions, and other care, especially in rural areas with few alternatives, and could worsen Kentucky’s provider shortages. David Conway said the bill lacked patient protections, could increase delays and discrimination, and could prevent reassignment of objecting staff. The chair noted there were seven people signed up in opposition, limited testimony to two minutes each, and said the committee would return to the bill after hearing additional opposition and other pending bills.

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• don't think that the resident don't think that the resident non-resident<01:57:49.760> distinction
• <03:49:33.680> and<03:49:33.920> non-residents uh with the residents and non-residents

• Oh, so it'd be a residents versus non-residents thing. Okay.

• non-residents thing. Okay. non-residents thing. Okay.
• c> non-residents as residents to um non-residents as residents to um request.<04:04:00.000> But

Keywords: 916, all

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• <00:24:23.840> to rather than being elected or prefer to rather than being elected or prefer
• <00:39:22.800> and focus more on assisting residents and focus more on assisting residents
• <01:20:54.560> from to prevent their residents from to prevent their residents from receiving
• , and that would have been my preference, and that would have been my preference, but<05:18:29.360
• residents of our communities. communities. communities.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee convened for a day of public hearings on nine bills, with plans to later execute several early bills and possibly additional measures under House Rule 44. Chair Diane Pauer outlined time limits for sponsors and testimony, announced a lunch break around noon, and noted substitute members would be arriving later. The first hearing was on House Bill 1107, which would allow municipal budget committees to have one to three alternate members. Representative Valon, the prime sponsor, said the bill was intended to help towns like Epping deal with quorum problems during the compressed budget season and noted that alternates are common on other local boards. The New Hampshire Municipal Association testified in support, saying the bill would increase flexibility and help fill seats. Committee members raised concerns about whether alternates should be elected, how they would be selected, whether they would be sufficiently informed to vote, and whether the bill’s one-year term language and rescission provisions were clear. The sponsor and NHMA said the process would be consistent with other local boards, that alternates would typically be appointed after elections, and that they would follow up on possible statutory clarification. The hearing closed with six remote supporters, one paper supporter, and no opposition reported. The committee then heard House Bill 1118, sponsored by Representative Colby, which would raise the daily amount municipal employees may hold before remitting funds to the treasurer from the current $1,500 limit to $3,500. Colby said the existing thresholds are outdated, have not been updated in about 20 years, and create burdens for smaller towns that must make frequent bank deposits, sometimes far from town offices. She said the bill would improve efficiency and allow staff to focus more on serving residents, while still allowing municipalities to keep lower limits if they choose. Members asked about how the remittance process works in practice, what amounts municipalities typically collect, and whether the change reflected a broader trend of updating cash-handling thresholds. The sponsor explained that the bill only changes the dollar thresholds in the relevant statutes and does not require municipalities to adopt the higher limit. The transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 1118 is reported.

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• Folks deserve honesty and transparency when shopping for their preferred wine.
• What about a person who won't use someone's preferred pronouns?
• There is evidence that this error was the result of bribes by valley residents.
• There is evidence that this error was the result of bribes by valley residents.
• The opportunity for... ...was the result of bribes by valley residents.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with extensive testimony and debate. AB 2507 by Assembly Member Wynn would strengthen state consultation with federally recognized tribal governments by requiring clearer tribal liaison roles, a tribal advisory committee, and more consistent early engagement across agencies. Support came from Wilton Rancheria and the California Tribal Business Alliance, with members praising the bill as improving respect, coordination, and outcomes for tribes. AB 2024, also by Wynn, would require the Outdoor Advertising Act permitting process to reach a determination on submitted applications, aimed at reducing delays and uncertainty; it drew support from the outdoor advertising industry and the California Association of Realtors, with members describing it as a technical cleanup measure. Both bills were later moved to Appropriations, along with a consent calendar of several other measures. AB 1585 by Assembly Member Connolly would require wine labeled as American to be made from 100% American-grown grapes, aligning the federal “American” label with California’s existing 100% state-origin standard. Supporters, including California wine grape growers, family wineries, consumer advocates, and several local agricultural groups, argued the bill would improve truth in labeling and help struggling growers. Opponents from major wine companies and industry groups warned it could reduce flexibility, create labeling complications, and limit the ability to list varietal and vintage on some blended wines. After a lengthy debate over labeling standards, consumer expectations, and impacts on interstate wine sales, the committee passed the bill to Appropriations. AB 1605 by Assembly Member Ransom would allow judges to place a no-alcohol-sales notice on the licenses of repeat or serious DUI offenders, restricting their ability to purchase alcohol as a preventive measure. Supporters, including the California Police Chiefs Association, the Safe California Roads Coalition, and the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, said the bill would give courts another tool to reduce recidivism and save lives. Retailers and restaurant representatives raised concerns about implementation and ID-checking burdens, but the bill was amended and passed to Appropriations. AB 2211 by Assembly Member Hoover, which would allow craft distillers to operate a second tasting room, also advanced with support from the California Distillers Association. Finally, AB 1578 by Assembly Member Jackson, presented by Assembly Member Solache, would require anti-hate speech training for local and state elected officials; it drew strong opposition over First Amendment and definitional concerns, and members pressed for a clearer definition of hate speech before further action.

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• unlawful for the owner of any housing accommodation as currently written, inadvertently prohibits any preference
• to discriminate against households with rental assistance, it is also prohibited to establish a preference
• So this bill will allow housing providers to establish a preference for voucher households by explicitly
• report on a current item relating to a released inmate that affected the lives of two Orange County residents

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• preference of the chair? preference of the chair?
• residency residency and<06:02:07.920> get<06:02:08.080> put<06:02:08.240> up<06
• :54.718> our<06:02:55.040> residency I think our residency our residency I think our residency
• until they can prove their residency until they can prove their residency will<06:03:59.120>
• proof of residency. proof of residency.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• residency program. residency program.
• So, they have to um halt residents.
• whichever you would prefer. whichever you would prefer.
• <03:01:10.640> drugs insurer preferred drugs insurer preferred drugs before<03:01:12.440><
• are you aware of Wyoming residents are you aware of Wyoming residents um Are you aware of Wyoming

Keywords: 916, all

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• from our residents.
• from our residents.
• from our residents.
• from our residents.
• Residents.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It requires the Department of Education to establish guidelines for determining a geographic preference
• The Department of Education to establish guidelines for determining a geographic preference for locally
• I know we would prefer private in there in that amendment, but if it started with just state or state
• I know we would prefer private in there in that amendment, but if it started with just state or state
• I know we would prefer private in there in that amendment, but if it started with just state or state

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Most people don't actually prefer one or the other that much. They just want to stop the switch.
• But our members clearly prefer daylight saving time and strongly oppose permanent standard time.
• It is important to emphasize that our study does not point to a preference for standard time or daylight
• they do just fine and so Just for the record, I'm a strong advocate to let my state do what they prefer
• So we didn't have a preference in our study for one. time or the other in terms of how you set it.

Keywords: daylight saving time, Sunshine Protection Act, health impacts, clock change, legislative discussion

Summary: The committee meeting was dedicated to discussing significant legislative topics, focusing particularly on the implications of daylight saving time (DST). Senator Scott advocated for the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes and keep daylight saving time year-round. He emphasized the negative health impacts associated with DST, including increased risks of heart attacks and accidents immediately following the time changes. Various witnesses provided personal testimonies and expert opinions, highlighting the confusion and health disruptions caused by the current time change practices.

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• Whatever the committee's... would prefer, but there will have to be some changes. Okay.
• I would prefer just a show of hands.
• I also just wanted to recognize that we have some amazing family medicine residents hanging out in the
• So hello to the residents.
• Thank you. to recognize the residents in the back.

Keywords: 996, all