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• </c><00:10:42.560><c> purpose</c> impair its ability to serve its purpose impair its ability to serve
• </c><01:13:29.600><c> um</c> aortioned now. it would it would um aortioned now. it would it would um
• </c><01:24:56.000><c> the</c> distribute it because it was in the distribute it because it was in the
• perhaps</c> talk about it, think about it, perhaps talk about it, think about it, perhaps meet<01:29
• It took a year, but the doctors found a way to stabilize it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> you think it hasn't has it been you think it hasn't has it been addressed<00:41:26.000><c> before
• </c><01:46:05.599><c> it</c> does this act have any legs is it it does this act have any legs is it it
• So, the Smith-Mundt Act existed for much of modern American history, and it contained a very important
• “The Smith-Mundt Act existed for much of modern American history, and it contained a very important and
• It was 40 years old. It started leaking in April. It quit.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It would equip VA employees with a modernized system to view, search, and sort real-time availability
• It would equip VA employees<04:12:02.960><c> with</c><04:12:03.279><c> a</c><04:12:03.600><c> modern<
• It modernizes zoning guidance to create new housing developments, speeds up environmental and project
• It modernizes zoning guidance to create new housing developments, speeds up environmental and project
• It modernizes zoning guidance to create new housing developments, speeds up environmental and project

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• It increases transparency.
• This bill states that it aims to modernize how local governments communicate important public... public
• This bill states that it aims to modernize how local governments communicate important public States
• that it aims to modernize how local governments communicate important public information by recognizing
• I'm sorry it sailed. I opposed it, but I was in the decided minority.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and considered three bills. Senate Bill 292, by Senator Ruson, created a public records exemption for the personal information of appellate court clerks and their families. Senator Gaetz opposed the measure, arguing against public records exemptions and favoring prosecution of threats instead, while the State Court System appeared in support. The bill passed 8-1 and was reported favorably. The committee then heard CS for Senate Bill 62, by Senator Arrington, presented by Leader Berman. The bill would create an enforceable requirement related to candidate party affiliation qualifications and allow a qualified candidate or political party in the same race to challenge noncompliance. There was no opposition or debate, and the committee approved the bill unanimously, 10-0. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 380, by Senator Trumbull, which would expand options for posting legal notices online by clerks, tax collectors, municipalities, and certain constitutional officers, and the committee adopted an amendment clarifying special governmental agencies and setting a two-week online posting standard. The Florida Press Association, local newspaper representatives, and others opposed the bill, warning it would fragment public notice and reduce transparency, while Senator Trumbull and Senator Gaetz emphasized cost savings and the ability of constitutional officers to use their own websites. The amended bill passed 10-0 and was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• It brings it up to modern day and in fact the board that governs it is the Alabama Space Science Exhibit
• So this bill brings it up ...Rocket Center.
• it up to modern day standards.
• I think it just changes the name and updates... ...it changes the name and updates some of the code language
• It was about... ...we don't want it hijacked.

Bills: HB159

Keywords: U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, public facilities, space exploration, education programs, bond issuance, Governor involvement, 923, senate, all

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• </c> and it goes to unknown purposes. and it goes to unknown purposes.
• </c> the it is it is a significant the it is it is a significant overstatement<00:08:31.520><c> to</c
• It is nothing, but it is accurate.
• effects and it will lead It has positive effects and it will lead to<00:09:09.120><c> the</c><00:09:
• I second it. is. I second it. Any<00:15:40.000><c> discussion?

Bills: SF0020, SF0021, SF0022

Keywords: data privacy, government accountability, personal data, data retention, resident rights, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification

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• One, it promotes modern-day division that does not naturally exist.
• ... standing next to it dwarfs it in size.
• Last I heard, it could be as many as 60 to 70 of these modern wind turbines put in and around my home
• In fact, they like it because it means a lot to them.
• Once they start melting off, it starts slinging it.

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• THE WAY WE LOOK AT IT IS IT IS DEPENDING UPON THE LOCAL RULES AND LAWS BUT IT IS DELIVERY POINT IS USUALLY
• I THINK IT IS FEASIBLE AND I THINK IT IS REALISTIC IT IS JUST THAT WE HAVE TO GET OVER THE HURDLES IN
• IT JUST DEPENDS.
• ALL TOGETHER IT DOES IT FOR US.
• I EQUATE IT TO TAKING A LONG TIME TO WRITE A BOOK BUT IT DOESN'T TAKE AS LONG TO COMPLETE IT SO THE AI

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• It also demands diplomacy grounded in the realities of the world as it is, not simply as we wish it to
• It was, it was, it needed to be refreshed, I guess, or reauthorized, and I was, I was shocked, frankly
• It doesn't seem like it to me.
• There is a flip side to this coin, is that it is a robust modernization program.
• It created it, we regulate it, we fund it, we certainly have the duty to oversee it and I look forward

Keywords: Senator Flinstone, HB22, SB4, amendments, public testimony, legislation, environmental impact, economic implications

Summary: The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.

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• It removes outdated barriers and allows modern documentation practices and helps to make sure ownership
• This allows the State of Washington to modernize its processes, and we're hoping that you will support
• It only makes it harder for me to exist safely.
• It only makes it harder for me to exist safely.
• Not for any of it. Let it stop here. Let good policy... I say no more, not for any of it.

Bills: SB6252, SB6265, SB6081

Keywords: transit support grant, free transit, fare-free transit, zero-fare policy, community college students, technical college students, public transportation, youth transit, student transportation, Washington State, Department of Transportation, local sales tax, voter-approved sales tax, equity, environmental justice, low-barrier access, bus pass, rail transit, public transit agency, transit agency grants

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• ; foot pegs are not considered pedals; it has a motor with a power output that exceeds 750 watts; it
• We really appreciate it.
• It clearly defines what an e-bike is and what it isn't. E-motos are giving e-bikes a bad name.
• We'll keep it free.
• At the time, it didn't feel unsafe or dangerous, although it was fun, fast, and easy.

Summary: The Transportation Committee held public hearings on three bills. HB 2307 would update the commute trip reduction program by removing the current 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. arrival-time requirement from key definitions, so more employers and shift workers could qualify for CTR benefits. The bill sponsor and several supporters, including Microsoft, transit and transportation nonprofits, local transportation management groups, and city representatives, said the change would modernize the program, improve equity, reduce congestion, and help workers with transportation costs. No one testified in opposition. HB 2374 would distinguish electric-assisted bicycles from higher-powered electric motorcycles, clarify labeling and equipment rules, and direct DOL to convene a work group on enforcement and consumer protection. The sponsor and many supporters, including cities, trail and park organizations, Washington Bikes, and several students, said the bill would address unsafe high-powered vehicles being marketed as e-bikes, especially those used by younger riders, while preserving access to true e-bikes. Some testifiers asked for additional work group members and suggested civil enforcement options for underage riders. HB 2379 would require WSDOT to suspend tolling on facilities that serve as evacuation routes during emergencies such as wildfires or levee breaches. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by constituents facing evacuation while tolls were still being charged; staff noted the fiscal impact would be indeterminate and could reduce toll revenue during suspensions. After the hearings, the committee took executive action on two bills. It adopted proposed substitute H-2771 for HB 1823, which cleans up Transportation Improvement Board provisions and removes obsolete language while retaining remaining bond authority. It also passed HB 2111, which directs interest earned from toll revenues for the Interstate Bridge project to be credited to that project. Both actions were approved by voice vote, 27-0, with two members excused.

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• Dynamic pricing requires modern electrical meters, which 710 addresses by requiring utilities Modern
• bill modernization application.
• Is it the CPUC or is it CAISO? I mean, to hear that it goes back and forth between the two.
• Is it the CPUC or is it KISO? I mean, to hear that it goes back and forth between the two.
• It is an ongoing concern.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And today It has some joy, it has some sorrow, and it has hope.
• It presents a problem for them to keep going and do it.
• It wasn't organic. It didn't happen the way people wanted it to. Or we tried to make it happen.
• to keep working on it to right-size it.
• This really, at its base, that's what it is.

Bills: SB5223, SB6071, SB5966, SB6061, SB5520, SB6016, SB5890, SB5973, SB5053, SB5249, SB5536, SB5879, SB5899, SB6190, SB6086, SB5574, SB5873, SB5924, SB6134, SB6263, SB6282, SB6302, SB5950, SB6074, SB6096, SB5970, SB5609, SB5827, SB5862, SB5880, SB5901, SB5943, SB5971, SB5975, SB5981, SB5988, SB6097, SJM8016, SB5496, SB5907, SB6031, SB6155, SB6158, SB6227, SB5947, SB6085, SB6234, SB6274, SB6194, SB5909, SB5868, SB6026, SB6044, SB6239, SB5923, SB6045, SB6106, SB6089, SB6170, SB5954, SB5968, SB5489, SB5762, SB5832, SB5847, SB5963, SB5969, SB6027, SB6032, SB6049, SB6066, SB6079, SB6082, SB6113, SB6114, SB6160, SB6162, SB6164, SB6176, SB6289, SB6309, SB6319, SB6347, SB6308, SB6200, SB6080, SB5911, SJM8014, SB6177, SB6052, SB6182, SB5828, SB6335, SB6017, SB6346, SB6262, SB5470, SB5990, SB6244, SB5961

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

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• This resolution has some real intense emotions, really, to it because it has some joy, it has some sorrow
• , and it has hope. and today It has some joy, it has some sorrow, and it has hope.
• It means that it would just confine it to the areas of commercial and mixed-use development.
• It wasn't organic. It didn't happen the way people wanted it to, or we tried to make it happen.
• This really, at its base, that's what it is.

Bills: SB5223, SB6071, SB5966, SB6061, SB5520, SB6016, SB5890, SB5973, SB5053, SB5249, SB5536, SB5879, SB5899, SB6190, SB6086, SB5574, SB5873, SB5924, SB6134, SB6263, SB6282, SB6302, SB5950, SB6074, SB6096, SB5970, SB5609, SB5827, SB5862, SB5880, SB5901, SB5943, SB5971, SB5975, SB5981, SB5988, SB6097, SJM8016, SB5496, SB5907, SB6031, SB6155, SB6158, SB6227, SB5947, SB6085, SB6234, SB6274, SB6194, SB5909, SB5868, SB6026, SB6044, SB6239, SB5923, SB6045, SB6106, SB6089, SB6170, SB5954, SB5968, SB5489, SB5762, SB5832, SB5847, SB5963, SB5969, SB6027, SB6032, SB6049, SB6066, SB6079, SB6082, SB6113, SB6114, SB6160, SB6162, SB6164, SB6176, SB6289, SB6309, SB6319, SB6347, SB6308, SB6200, SB6080, SB5911, SJM8014, SB6177, SB6052, SB6182, SB5828, SB6335, SB6017, SB6346, SB6262, SB5470, SB5990, SB6244, SB5961

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

Summary: The Senate opened with the usual ceremonial items, approved the previous day’s journal, received House messages, and introduced several bills. It also adopted Senate Resolution 868 honoring April as National Donate Life Month. Senators Gaynor and Dozier spoke in support, sharing personal stories about organ donation and transplant recipients, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber also recognized guests in the gallery connected to those stories. The Senate then confirmed several gubernatorial appointments, including Colin L. Bannister to the Workforce Education, Investment, Accountability, and Oversight Board, Amina Hussein to the Washington State University Board of Regents, and Ramatou-Libah to the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees. Each confirmation passed with broad support after brief remarks from Senator Schoesler, and several senators were excused from voting. The Senate also acknowledged MLA Jody Tour of British Columbia and a personal privilege recognition for Senator Leis receiving Finland’s Order of the Lion. On legislation, the Senate passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6026, dealing with residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones, after adopting and rejecting several amendments that narrowed or clarified exemptions and local-control provisions. Senators argued both for housing supply and for preserving local planning flexibility. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 6106 on layoff notifications and worker information protections, Senate Bill 5890 on speeding and reckless driving standards, Senate Bill 5536 on equitable distribution of real property in divorce, and Substitute Senate Bill 6097 allowing federally recognized tribes to participate in the Conservation Futures Program. Senate Bill 5988, authorizing fee authority for Department of Health accreditation services for opioid treatment programs, passed after a close vote with one nay. The meeting ended with the Senate standing at ease for caucus and lunch.

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• It has to do with economics. It has to do with safety. It has to do with evacuation.
• so it was orderly and it was great.
• it was orderly and it was great.
• This port is going to be the most modern in the nation. ...it from Texas and California.
• It is three— it depends on which way you go.

Bills: SB1272

Keywords: appropriation, Douglas port of entry, state funding, infrastructure, federal support, 1182, all

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• So I like it.
• That's how it all works. That's when it begins.
• And what this does is it makes it doubly hard, because it incentivizes people to say, I might not want
• It exists.
• It exists.

Bills: HB2118, HB2236

Keywords: common interest communities, restrictions, property rights, homeowners association, community governance, housing finance, affordable housing, housing commission, state agency, financial assistance, 904, all

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• And it was sent out early yesterday.
• So it doesn't change the cost; it doesn't drive up the cost.
• I could read it, so that was good. But that speaker makes it hard to listen to. One of your...
• And its components to the bill.
• It adds fusion.

Keywords: 996, all

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• And so is it possible? It is.
• And so is it possible? It is.
• What bill was it? Anyway, it was in 2024.
• It updates and modernizes Oklahoma's self-storage facility lien act.
• It provides consistency with surrounding states' self-storage laws, modernizes the statute without expanding

Bills: SB1732, SB1217, SB1443, SB1455, SB1457, SB1459, SB1465, SB1944, SB1946, SB1218, SB1942, SB1352, SB2132, SB1920, SB1285, SB1304, SB1305, SB1326, SB1590, SB1767

Keywords: professional licensing, licensing fees, home inspection, home inspector, Construction Industries Board, CIB, contractor license, journeyman license, apprentice registration, alarm endorsement, code inspector, electrical license, plumbing license, mechanical license, permit fees, renewal fee, reciprocity, poultry house contractor, poultry house wiring, environmentally controlled poultry house

Summary: The Business and Insurance Committee considered a long agenda of Senate bills covering real estate, construction licensing, insurance, alcohol regulation, medical marijuana, and other business matters. Among the measures discussed were SB 1732, which preserves Oklahoma’s current rule that brokers are not required to enter into a buyer brokerage agreement before showing real estate; SB 1443, which codifies payment rules for anesthesia services and physical status modifiers; and several sunset-extension bills for boards and agencies including the architects and interior designers board, the Construction Industries Board, the Abstractors Board, and the engineering and surveying board. The committee also heard bills on workers’ compensation, dental insurance billing practices, salvage title thresholds, energy standards for state-funded buildings, self-storage lien modernization, and medical marijuana training and licensing issues. Testimony and debate focused heavily on consumer costs, market competition, and regulatory clarity. Supporters of the dental bill (SB 1942) argued it would keep insurers from setting prices for non-covered services and allow patients and providers to negotiate directly, while opponents warned it could raise costs for consumers; the bill passed 8-2. Similar free-market arguments were made for the real estate, anesthesia, and alcohol-related bills, while consumer protection concerns were raised on the self-storage and dental measures. SB 1590, which would expand a fortified-roof grant program to commercial buildings, drew discussion about funding and the state’s role in helping reduce insurance costs. SB 1767 sought stronger enforcement against out-of-state spirit shipping, with concerns noted about lost tax revenue and age verification. Most bills received committee approval, often unanimously or by wide margins, including SB 1732, SB 1217, SB 1443, SB 1455, SB 1457, SB 1459, SB 1466, SB 1944, SB 1946, SB 1352, SB 2132, SB 1920, SB 1285, SB 1304, SB 1305, SB 1326, SB 1590, and SB 1767. Several bills were amended in committee, often to update sunset dates or clarify language, and title-striking motions were adopted on some measures that were still being worked on. The meeting ended with the chair noting that 20 bills had been handled and the committee adjourned.

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• It removes two lines of a statute currently, and all it does is allow that projects larger than 100 megawatts
• He says it would do Minnesota well to look at and study the proposal and possibly use it for credits
• Otter Tail has no current plans for any more hydro, but we do think it would be wise to include it for
• that it may encourage one to at least look at it.
• produced for the renewable energy goals, it may encourage one to at least look at it.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> changes to conform with the Senate um it changes to conform with the Senate um it also<00:01:41.119
• </c><00:04:31.080><c> their</c> equipment software or modernize their equipment software or modernize
• it.
• Yes, saying it just pertains to townships, but it seems to me the way it’s written it says city, county
• Yes, saying it just pertains to townships, but it seems to me the way it’s written it says city, county

Keywords: 1183, house