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• Points of personal privilege, introduction of guests.
• Members, points of personal privilege at the beginning of the day are for introduction of guests who
• Whereas National Ballet Day celebrates ballet as one of the most expressive, disciplined, and enduring
• And at the end of the day, I would encourage you all to make a drive out of your comfort of your communities
• under the order of business, third reading of bills.

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• And then if it has any of the other parts of a 47 1, 2, then it would then not because of B, consider
• Kathleen Marie State education director for Citizens Defending Freedom, speaking in strong support of
• I represent part of Duval and of the 100 and said this is important of the 175 books are moved across
• cocaine, beat of marijuana, kilos of cocaine, something half the size of a pencil eraser has a mandatory
• The Federal Sexual Offender Registration of Station Act prohibits online reporting of out of state travel

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• :38.800><c> of</c><00:10:38.880><c> Minnesota</c><00:10:39.280><c> Rochester</c> 19% of University of
• On behalf of the state grant recipients at nonprofit colleges, I want to express gratitude and appreciation
• </c><00:20:30.400><c> Um</c> of Minnesota? Um of Minnesota?
• And this was a compilation of also some of their concerns outside of the state grant and their priorities
• And this was a compilation of also some of their concerns outside of the state grant and their priorities

Committee: Senate Higher Education

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• I rise today to honor the life and agricultural legacy of David Burkett Senior of East Freedom, Pennsylvania
• I recognize and express my appreciation to the negotiators of the covenant, including Pedro Atinoru and
• Madam Speaker, to reiterate, freedom of the skies is an inherently American ideal.
• </c><04:59:35.040><c> of</c> &gt;&gt; Madam Speaker, to reiterate, freedom of &gt;&gt; Madam Speaker,
• to reiterate, freedom of the<04:59:35.280><c> skies</c><04:59:35.600><c> is</c><04:59:35.760><c> an<

Bills: HB6422 , HB3410 , HB2247 , HB6460 , HB6427 , HB5663 , HB6267 , HB6618 , HB7342 , HCR73 , HB7388 , HB6481 , HB6480 , HB2474 , HB4624

Keywords: water quality, EPA, environmental protection, coastal restoration, federal funding, supersonic flight, aviation, FAA regulations, aerospace standards, noise standards, certificates, FAA, digital access, regulations, drones, recreational use, unmanned aircraft, regulation, airspace, airport construction

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• One of the things that we talked about in Public Safety last week that was expressed was clarification
• But I would like to turn to some of the concerns that have been expressed, and I don't know, Madam Chair
• But I would like to turn to some of the concerns that have been expressed, and I don't know, Madam Chair
• But I would like to turn to some of the concerns that have been expressed, and I don't know, Madam Chair
• </c><00:53:25.760><c> of</c> is made of is uh capable of of is made of is uh capable of of possessing

Bills: HF7

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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• Never take for granted our freedom. Last summer, I lost my father to cancer at the early age of 69.
• These efforts reflect the values of faith and family and authentic freedom, values that resonate deeply
• I also want to express my gratitude for the generations of my family who came before me and set the example
• In fact, some of the NGOs that perform work are some of the best, some of the lowest. costs of overhead
• be tempered by the posture of the rest of the world.

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Keywords: legislative process, public involvement, community engagement, transparency, introductions

Summary: The meeting was characterized by a series of introductions and personal anecdotes shared by the committee members, with a focus on the importance of community engagement and transparency in legislative processes. Members expressed their commitment to open hearings and the necessity for public involvement in discussions impacting constituents. Several members remarked on how personal experiences shape their legislative priorities, thus reinforcing the human element of governance. However, there was a noticeable absence of discussion regarding specific bills, indicating that the session may have been more exploratory or introductory in nature.

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• I've been a part of FFA, FHLA, FCA, NHS, Sources of Strength, and Leo Club.
• There is a lot of So that's the lion's share of the legislation.
• that kind of thing.
• I think we have to lean on the side of freedom in this issue and give Idaho citizens the final say in
• I think we have to lean on the side of freedom in this issue and give Idaho citizens the final say in

Committee: Senate Agricultural Affairs

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• And what you see is a result of good policy, a result of good policymakers, a result of collaborative
• , takes care of the bottom of page 12, but he also mentioned the top of page 13.
• Ken Bradford, Chief of Staff, Department of Education.
• None of that's happening. None of that. Okay.
• But it was a lot of bullying that had been going around, and I just want to express to you that bullying

Bills: HR249 , HR251 , HB395 , HB902 , SB83 , SB132 , SB157 , SB338 , SB450 , SB484 , SB501 , SB507

Committee: House Education

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, content standards, K-12 education, public schools, curriculum, digital literacy, computer science, STEM, technology education, student privacy, ethical AI, workforce development, future-ready workforce, instructional resources, education policy, school standards, Louisiana education

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• They are housed out of the cities of Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
• Will there be questions of the author? Questions of the Author.
• Will there be questions of the author? Will there be questions of the author?
• or misuse of emergency warning sirens in the state of Oklahoma.
• Will there be other questions of the author. Other questions of the author?

Bills: HB1002 , HB1250 , HB2710 , HB3008 , HB3045 , HB3086 , HB3595 , HB3678 , HB3695 , HB3831 , HB4107 , HB4408

Committee: Senate Public Safety

Keywords: stalking, victim notification, law enforcement, harassment, penalties, criminal justice, protection orders, local law enforcement, Public Safety Technology Revolving Fund, grants, state funding, law enforcement technology, Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act, emergency communications, public safety radio, statewide radio systems, land mobile radio, interoperability, Project 25, P25

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• In this country, we have freedom of belief.
• President. ...the tide of freedom cannot be legislated away.
• ><c> in</c> omit any express reference of a woman in omit any express reference of a woman in its<04:
• These celebrations are not only expressions of pride in our heritage, but a reflection of the enduring
• </c> forefathers made in advancement of forefathers made in advancement of freedom<05:22:28.480><c> and

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• Several years ago, and they had a certificate of registration that they ended up doing in this last one
• keep that if they got a waiver, and they have that waiver all the way through. through until the end of
• hold the licenses have now been cut out, and this just extends for that group. 10 years now instead of
• My name is Carla Jackson, and I'm a registered interior designer in the state of Texas.
• us which speak for or against one of the bills.

Bills: HB 11 , HB491 , HB837 , HB1562 , HB1732 , HB1757 , HB1888 , HB2286

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Keywords: licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, massage therapy, civil penalties, human trafficking, public safety, law enforcement, student permit, occupational regulation, education, occupations code, criminal history, HB 2286, interior designers, certificate of registration, renewal, Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

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• on core freedoms and the safeguards of the Republic.
• legal counsel to these matters is a chilling attack on the core freedoms and the safeguards of the Republic
• The Clermont... attack on the core freedoms and the safeguards of the republic.
• I'm here today on behalf of the chair of the Board of Trustees and the rest of the trustees to urge you
• I'll just quickly note that expressing their confidence in his leadership during a period of increased

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules first took up several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Trinidad Solis, M.D., and Gerald Talbert, M.D., to the Medical Board of California. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments, with roll calls on each item showing unanimous support from members present and the items left open for additional votes before final tallying. The main public business was the confirmation hearing for George Cardona, J.D., for a second term as Chief Trial Counsel of the State Bar of California. Cardona described reforms made since taking office, including new conflict-of-interest and gift rules, stronger investigative requirements, efforts to reduce backlog and improve efficiency, and monitoring of discipline disparities identified in prior studies. Senators questioned him about safeguards after the Girardi matter, the John Eastman discipline case, racial and ethnic disparities in attorney discipline, unauthorized practice of law by notarios, staffing shortages, and the use of AI in filings. Public witnesses from the State Bar, SEIU Local 1000, and others spoke in support. The committee voted 3-0 to advance Cardona’s appointment to the full Senate. The committee then heard Laura Enderton Speed, J.D., for Executive Director of the State Bar. She said her priorities would be restoring public trust, improving the discipline system, addressing the February 2025 bar exam problems, and strengthening fiscal stability and internal controls. Members asked about the State Bar’s structural budget deficit, the remote administration failures in the February exam, safeguards against undisclosed gifts and conflicts, and the status of audits and investigations. Supporters from the State Bar, the civil defense bar, SEIU Local 1000, and a longtime colleague testified in favor. The committee approved her appointment 5-0 to move to the full Senate. At the end of the meeting, members also approved the remaining governor’s appointments and procedural items, and the chair thanked Senator Jones for his service on the committee before adjourning the public portion.

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• Lord God, you are the author of life and the giver of every good gift.
• of Trustees.
• I'm especially proud to acknowledge their fierce director of democracy, a lifelong freedom fighter, trailblazer
• I'm especially proud to acknowledge their fierce director of democracy, a lifelong freedom fighter, trailblazer
• Our freedom is not, our freedom is inextricably bound with your freedom.

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• Lord God, you are the author of life and the giver of every good gift.
• of Trustees.
• I'm especially proud to acknowledge their fierce director of democracy, a lifelong freedom fighter, trailblazer
• I'm especially proud to acknowledge their fierce director of democracy, a lifelong freedom fighter, trailblazer
• Our freedom is not, our freedom is inextricably bound with your freedom.

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• of consent of the governed.
• ><c> in</c><00:28:30.080><c> legal</c> tens of thousands of dollars in legal tens of thousands of dollars
• Must preserve the freedom of speech for the individual.
• Well the creation of the express<00:52:14.640><c> vote</c><00:52:14.960><c> goes</c><00:52:15.200><c>
• thousands</c><00:53:55.200><c> of</c> over the course of thousands of over the course of thousands of

Summary: The committee met to approve the October 21 minutes and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and public resources. The sponsors said the bill is intended to strengthen existing law by adding civil and criminal penalties for taxpayer-funded advocacy on ballot questions, especially in light of controversies during the 2024 election over school officials and districts using public resources to oppose a constitutional amendment. They also described related concerns about school districts hiring third-party lobbyists and public relations firms, particularly in Fayette County, and said the proposal was meant to keep tax dollars focused on public services rather than political persuasion. Committee members raised several concerns about scope and drafting. Some asked whether the bill should specifically mention schools, school boards, and school employees, and the sponsors said they would add that language. Others questioned whether the measure would also affect local government lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, and the sponsors said they intended to focus narrowly on schools while exempting certain advocacy organizations and internal government lobbyists. Members also asked whether public employees could still speak as private individuals, and the sponsors said yes. Several members suggested splitting the lobbying and ballot-advocacy issues into separate bills, and the sponsors said they would consider that. Members also pressed for clarification on how the bill would apply in practice, including whether it would cover legal challenges to petition drives or only advocacy after a question is on the ballot. Counsel for the sponsors said the bill would not cover some petition-related litigation as drafted, though they believed it should. The sponsors and supporters argued the proposal was needed to give the existing prohibition real enforcement, while some members warned that the language could unintentionally limit legitimate public representation or be too broad if not carefully drafted. No final vote was taken during the discussion.

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• We're joined by the Department of Justice, Department of Managed Health Care, and Department of Health
• I'm the treasurer at the California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom, in strong support of the $26
• First off, I just wanted to express our sincere thanks to the chairs and members of the committee for
• Thank you. treasurer at the California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom in strong support of the $26
• First off, just wanted to express our sincere thanks to the chairs, members of the committee for convening

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• Cheyenne's piece titled 250 Years of Freedom reflects a deep appreciation for our nation's history and
• that comes in times of tragedy to... ...embrace even more tightly the right to freely and safely express
• events that defined our independence and... ...reflecting the enduring spirit of freedom in the Hudson
• As chair of the abortion access and rights task force of the reproductive freedom caucus, I'm fighting
• I'm deeply proud of my home state of... I'm deeply proud of my home state of Alabama.

Bills: HR915 , HB7401 , HB2478 , HR1381

Keywords: Holodomor, Ukraine famine, 1932-1933 famine, genocide recognition, Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin, collectivization, grain confiscation, human rights, Ukraine, Ukrainian people, Russian aggression, Vladimir Putin, foreign affairs, sense of the House, commemorative resolution, historical remembrance, Soviet repression, Kremlin denial, Ukraine sovereignty

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• that's sort of the premise of the bill that's sort of the premise of the bill is<00:04:25.440><c> just
• of view of as look at it from the point of view of as we<00:16:15.199><c> heard</c><00:16:16.160><c>
• So this also is amending an existing component of the, uh, freedom count legislation, and essentially
• </c> component of the uh freedom count component of the uh freedom count legislation<00:27:34.720><c>
• of legislative services that student applications for the Education Freedom Account program have not

Summary: The committee held a work session on SB 145, which would require sexual assault evidence kits to be delivered to the state forensic lab within seven business days and analyzed more promptly. Pamela Kyle of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence said the bill was developed after survivor concerns and extensive discussions with the Departments of Safety and Justice. She explained that most agencies already deliver kits quickly, but some kits sit for months, and the bill is intended to add structure without penalties while preserving chain of custody. Members discussed the use of common carriers or courier services for transport, the need for clear rules, and whether carriers would know what they were transporting. Representative Papovich offered amendment 2025-2301H to remove the reimbursement program for police shipping costs, arguing it would add administrative overhead and was unnecessary. The amendment was adopted on a roll call vote, and the committee then voted OTPA on SB 145 as amended, with members voting yes on the roll call. The committee then opened a work session on SB 295, and the sponsor presented a replace-all amendment intended to simplify and clarify the Education Freedom Account bill without changing its purpose. The amendment would remove income-cap language, define priority enrollment groups, establish an enrollment cap for the EFA program, and create rolling enrollment rules. It would set a 10,000-student cap for the 2025-2026 school year, allow the cap to increase by 25% if enrollment exceeds 90% of the prior cap, and ensure current participants can remain enrolled. The amendment also provides that certain sections would later be repealed once the Department of Education certifies that applications have not exceeded the cap for two consecutive school years. The sponsor walked through the amendment section by section, explaining that the bill is structured in two phases: one while caps exist and another after they are no longer needed.

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• House Resolution by Representative Bamberg to express the condolences of the House of Representatives
• House Resolution 193 by Representative Fuhrman, to express condolences of the House on the death of James
• House Resolution 193 by Representative Fuhrmint, to express condolences of the House on the death of
• He said the bill is mostly definitional and provides definitions of academic freedom, whistleblowing,
• This bill is mostly a definitional bill that provides the definitions of what academic freedom is and

Bills: HR195 , HR196 , HR197 , HR198 , HR199 , HR200 , HR201 , HR202 , HR203 , HR204 , HR205 , HR206 , HR207 , HR208 , HR209 , HCR87 , HCR88 , HCR89 , HCR90 , HR192 , HR193 , HR194 , HCR80 , HCR81 , HCR82 , HCR83 , HCR84 , HCR85 , SB235 , SB416 , SB425 , SB435 , SB439 , HCR15 , HCR41 , HCR76 , HCR77 , SCR3 , HB91 , HB167 , HB227 , HB243 , HB264 , HB321 , HB335 , HB398 , HB492 , HB623 , HB624 , HB660 , HB689 , HB708 , HB719 , HB802 , HB804 , HB884 , HB906 , HB926 , HB934 , HB940 , HB955 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB985 , HB1005 , HB1022 , HB1028 , HB1029 , HB1069 , HB1077 , HB1095 , HB1104 , HB1107 , HB1185 , HB1187 , HB1199 , HB1201 , HB1203 , HB1217 , HB1220 , SB66 , SB68 , SB76 , SB139 , SB336 , SB475 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HCR4 , HCR47 , HCR32 , HR38 , HR96 , HR160 , HCR31 , HCR61 , SCR19 , HB64 , HB68 , HB92 , HB12 , HB42 , HB205 , HB222 , HB267 , HB324 , HB325 , HB350 , HB478 , HB610 , HB617 , HB745 , HB749 , HB752 , HB797 , HB807 , HB821 , HB896 , HB979 , HB992 , HB1000 , HB1024 , HB1050 , HB1166 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1207 , HB1218 , HB1223 , HB316 , HB549 , HB578 , HB748 , HB798 , HB824 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1032 , HB1081 , HB1108 , HB1129 , HB1140 , HB1157 , HB1192 , HB1195 , HB1198 , HB1244 , SB73 , SB89 , SB128 , SB149 , SB191 , SB196 , SB238 , SB318 , SB340 , HB306 , HB366 , HB911 , HB1161 , HB1230 , HB59 , HB481 , HB772 , HB897 , HB1003 , HB1008 , HB1112 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB525 , HB1058 , HB181 , HB1118 , HB1082 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB225 , HB284 , HB393 , HB458 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB864 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1113 , HB1234 , HB1240

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the pledge, adopted the journal, and then spent much of the day on recognitions and resolutions. Members recognized NAMI and proclaimed Mental Health Awareness Month, honored fourth graders from Alpine Christian School, Hunter Nation supporters, Vermilion Parish visitors, and Louisiana Young Heroes. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for Martha Odom, a Lafayette student killed in the Mall of Louisiana tragedy, and heard remarks condemning political violence and social-media harassment. Several resolutions were adopted or advanced, including measures on rural mental health day, domestic violence prevention, nurses’ day, wildlife studies, child abuse reporter training, privacy/FISA reform, and Law Institute studies on property, foreign-entity terminology, and carbon sequestration issues. The House then moved through a long series of committee reports and floor actions on bills covering criminal justice, education, health, insurance, transportation, alcohol regulation, wildlife, elections, retirement, and public benefits. Many bills were advanced unanimously or near-unanimously, including measures on school emergency plans, impaired driving, victims’ compensation, sexual assault response, Medicaid dental coverage tied to other procedures, TOPS Tech eligibility, early childhood student IDs, highway priority program deadlines, CDL rules, and toll dispute procedures. Some bills were recommitted to Appropriations or returned to the calendar, and several were amended before being sent onward. On final passage, the House approved H.R. 1 adopting the annual State Integrated Coastal Protection Plan for FY 2026-2027 by 101 yeas, and also passed H.R. 17 on TOPS return-on-investment study, H.C.R. 4 suspending certain feeding and baiting restrictions in chronic wasting disease areas by 63-30, H.C.R. 47 on child abuse reporter training, H.R. 30 on FISA reform, H.B. 12 expanding death benefits for reserve auxiliary law enforcement officers, H.B. 205 allowing parish supplementation of election commissioner pay, H.B. 224 on Medicaid dental coverage for related procedures, H.B. 324 on judicial salaries, H.B. 325 on TOPS Tech eligibility, H.B. 350 expanding a charter school’s grade levels, H.B. 745 extending special vehicle permit sunsets, H.B. 797 creating the Bayou Gold Program, H.B. 807 creating a workforce instructor capacity investment program, H.B. 821 moving the Center for Safe Schools, H.B. 896 on toll signage and customer service, H.B. 979 increasing first responder survivor benefits to $404,000 via amendment, H.B. 992 assigning early childhood student IDs, H.B. 1000 on highway priority program administration, H.B. 1024 creating a Democratic Party license plate, H.B. 1050 on CDL age and hazmat rules, and H.B. 1173 on installment agreements for OMV fines and late fees. Several other bills were reported favorably, amended, or recommitted, with no recorded opposition on most of the final votes.

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• If we get this passed, we'll be guaranteed insulin at a cost of $30 a vial or $55 per pack of pre-filled
• investigate the feasibility of dissolving portions of the department of mental health and substance
• of mental health during the period of that feasibility study.
• I'm kind of an all-in, all-above type of guy when it comes to life issues.
• As this information is reported, we can get an idea of the magnitude of the symptoms.

Bills: SB667 , SB904 , SB1344 , SB1380 , SB1423 , SB1425 , SB1484 , SB1500 , SB1502 , SB1503 , SB1555 , SB1561 , SB1562 , SB1565 , SB1572 , SB1644 , SB1749 , SB1833 , SB2007 , SB2044 , SB2074

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: chiropractic, licensure, animal chiropractic, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, licensing requirements, gender transition, gender-affirming care, transgender, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, hormone therapy, sex reassignment, transition surgery, Medicaid, public funds, state facilities, state hospital, Oklahoma, intersex, DSD