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• In support of House Bill 3317.
• So any support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
• We are supportive of it, as are consumer groups, business groups, everybody.
• I ask the entire committee to vote in support of 2516. Thank you. Members.
• I'm in full support of the Medi Medica uh bill.

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• Thank you. and I fully support, strongly support Senator Creighton's bill.
• I would ask that you especially support this bill.
• So I'm asking you to support this bill. Thank you very much.
• So it is very alarming that even the support. support of that ballot.
• I'm here to testify in support of SB 1434.

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

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• </c> It demonstrates what happens when Democrats put government and not Minnesotans first.
• on tips and overtime is such a common-sense idea that even Kamala Harris and President Trump both supported
• on tips and overtime is such a common-sense idea that even Kamala Harris and President Trump both supported
• on tips and overtime is such a common-sense idea that even Kamala Harris and President Trump both supported
• on tips and overtime is such a common-sense idea that even Kamala Harris and President Trump both supported

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Minnesota Senate Republicans held a press conference unveiling a package of affordability and tax-relief bills aimed at property taxes, taxes on tips and overtime, and vehicle registration costs. Leader Mark Johnson said the proposals were meant to counter rising costs for wages, homeownership, and driving, and argued that Democrats’ policies had made life more expensive. Several senators echoed that theme, saying Minnesotans need immediate relief and that the state has room to act because of a reported surplus. Senator Michael Kunesh described a property-tax cap bill that would limit increases for cities and counties to inflation plus 50% of population growth, with higher increases requiring voter approval. He said constituents, including seniors, a disabled veteran, and young people, are seeing unsustainable property-tax hikes, and he argued that state and federal mandates have driven local costs. In response to a question about added county workload from federal SNAP and Medicaid changes, he said the solution is both to pause new mandates and to cap property-tax growth. Senator Karin Housley outlined a proposal to end state taxes on tips and overtime, with deductions up to $25,000 for tips and $12,500 for overtime, phased out at $150,000 for individuals and $300,000 for families. She said the measure would help workers keep more of what they earn and would not cost small businesses directly. Senator John Jasinski proposed rolling back vehicle registration tab fees to pre-2023 levels, saying Minnesota’s fees are far higher than neighboring states and that the change would save drivers money over time. Senator Julia Coleman also supported the package, saying the bills would provide practical relief for families facing high housing, driving, and work-related costs. No votes were taken; the event ended with questions from reporters about fiscal impacts, offsets, and whether the proposals would worsen the state’s structural budget imbalance.

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• This acquisition has the potential to support multiple elements of the integrated plan and secures the
• So starting in about February and lasting into November, those waters would support the healthy maturation
• But each year, laboratory science demonstrates sensitivity in new species.
• So there is a lot of work underway thanks to support from the Washington State Legislature.
• So that's one of the things that's being investigated by scientists with support from the Washington

Keywords: 904, all

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• We will continue to need state support.
• I'd be in full support of that.
• staff to include chaplains. and peer support.
• Flood Decision Support Gauges.
• They need support as well.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• to support local bipartisan support to support local lenders<03:56:46.479><c> and</c><03:56:46.720><
• </c> rise today in strong support of Mr. rise today in strong support of Mr.
• These are sensible steps to demonstrate Congress's continuing support for the people of Burma.
• I support this because it's good policy, and I support it because my constituents want me to support
• </c> with overwhelming bipartisan support. with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I'll be supportive of the bill. Otherwise, I can't support this bill personally.
• You don't have to if you believe that you're consist... people, but I would like you to support it.
• You're like an important person to support this, but I'm only one person.
• You're like an important person to support this, but I'm only one person.
• </c><04:32:04.159><c> a</c> party seeking compulsion demonstrates a party seeking compulsion demonstrates

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The discussion focused on a cannabis legalization/regulation bill and whether it should be retained for further study or moved forward. Members debated the fiscal impact, with one side emphasizing that the bill would cost about $7.1 million in the first two years before generating revenue, while supporters argued the House should make a statement in favor of legalization despite likely opposition from the Senate and governor. There was also disagreement over strategy: some said retaining the bill until closer to the next election would give the issue more visibility, while others said delaying would only avoid sending a bill the Senate was unlikely to take up anyway. A major point of contention was whether cannabis should be regulated by a new cannabis commission or placed under the Liquor Commission. Supporters of the Liquor Commission argued it already has enforcement infrastructure, especially for age restrictions, and could handle cannabis more efficiently without creating a new bureaucracy. Opponents said cannabis is a different industry that would require specialized expertise, and they objected to expanding the Liquor Commission, which they described as unpopular and costly. The committee also discussed past versions of the bill, including concerns about limited licenses and the perception that the earlier approach favored large businesses. Members reviewed specific provisions such as licensing fees, THC limits, and cultivation categories. One member noted a $10,000 fee for retail cannabis stores and cannabis product manufacturers authorized to perform extractions, while a smaller tier-one cultivator fee was described as a lower-cost option for small growers. There was also discussion of whether the bill would allow sales through general retail outlets or only dedicated cannabis stores, and whether plants and seeds were covered. No final vote or action was clearly recorded in the excerpt, but the main procedural question was whether to retain the bill for more work or advance it as written.

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• I'm not so sure I support that that. I'm not so sure I support that one. one. one. &gt;&gt; Okay.
• <01:03:41.440><c> that,</c> support that, support that, &gt;&gt; Madam<01:03:42.640><c> Chair.
• </c> support it. support it.
• </c> support on the amendment. support on the amendment.
• </c> support this. Thank you. support this. Thank you.

Bills: HF3874, HF3875, HF3378

Keywords: judicial funding, Chief Justice security, fiscal year 2028, court system, judicial branch, judiciary, court notices, restitution, child protection, publication process, human services, Optum reports, data privacy, transparency, legislative oversight, 1183, house

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• I'm, I guess, maybe cautiously supportive. I will be voting for it. But thank you for the inquiry.
• I very much appreciated the inquiry that you demonstrated just a little bit ago.
• However, I do believe in regulation, and I do support mom-and-pop businesses.
• So I do support prosecutors.
• Only one Republican voted to support it.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal by roll call, and recognized a Black History Month tribute to Dr. Penelope Martin Knox, superintendent of Raytown C-2 Schools. Members also introduced guests, including the day’s pledge leader Adeline Overcast and visitors from a rural hospital in Rolla. Several new bills were read for the first time, including measures on blind pensions, first responder harassment, and flag display at the state capitol, and committee reports were received recommending passage of several deferred measures. The chamber then took up multiple third-reading bills. House Bill 2596, concerning multiple employee self-insured health plans for small businesses, passed 145-0 after supporters said it would help small employers offer affordable coverage. House Bill 1644, addressing franchise employment liability and joint-employer issues, passed 103-45 after debate over whether it would unfairly limit workers’ rights to sue franchisors. House Bill 2423, dealing with Division of Finance licensing fees and oversight, passed 146-0 despite concerns about fee increases. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2641, which aligns state law with federal restrictions on intoxicating hemp-derived products, passed 109-34 after extensive debate over whether the bill unfairly carves out beverages and harms hemp businesses. House Bill 2498, a juvenile justice reform measure shifting some certification-related responsibilities and expanding information sharing, passed 100-44 after supporters argued it would improve accountability and opponents warned it would politicize juvenile cases and burden treatment facilities. House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2637 and 3155, a sentencing bill increasing mandatory minimums and clarifying time-served and parole eligibility, passed 102-45 amid debate over whether it was truly a transparency measure or an increase in punishment. The House also debated House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolution 154, a proposed constitutional amendment tied to Medicaid expansion/work requirements. Supporters said it would encourage work and reduce administrative costs, while opponents argued it would undermine Medicaid expansion and risk coverage for vulnerable residents. After a previous-question motion, the resolution passed 99-48. The session ended with announcements about upcoming committee meetings, a Black History Celebration, and other caucus and committee gatherings, followed by adjournment until Monday afternoon.

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• So, we appreciate your support of Mississippi's largest private institution.
• :31.919><c> Mississippi's</c> appreciate your support of Mississippi's appreciate your support of Mississippi's
• </c><00:37:13.119><c> Express</c><00:37:13.520><c> support</c> congregation in Jackson.
• Express support congregation in Jackson.
• Express support for<00:37:14.000><c> the</c><00:37:14.240><c> congregation.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 20 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• Again, this is a critical investment to revitalize the fleet and support reliable service.
• We all work really well together and support each other. It's been terrific.
• And this particular flood was able to demonstrate that for us.
• We really appreciate the support of all of our state, Thank you, Senator Lovick.
• So just to finalize my presentation, I want to thank you again for your support.

Bills: SB5989

Keywords: aircraft fuel tax, tax revenue distribution, aviation funding, transportation, state revenue, 904, all

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• I supported Senator Cruz's efforts to continue to advance more training centers to get more air traffic
• The FAA continues to support the ongoing NTSB investigations.
• And that unit has the mission to provide continuous responsive aviation support. support to senior military
• We support any and all efforts to ensure a tragedy such as this never occurs again.
• A lot of that was to support the NTSB ongoing. investigation and the emergency response work.

Keywords: aviation safety, midair collision, American Airlines Flight 5342, Army Black Hawk helicopter, NTSB, FAA, ADS-B technology, safety protocols

Summary: The meeting focused on the discussions surrounding the tragic midair collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, which resulted in the loss of 67 lives. Testimonies were provided by key figures including NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and FAA Acting Administrator Chris Richelieu. The committee expressed grave concerns regarding the existing safety protocols, questioning why the FAA failed to act on numerous warnings and data indicating potential collision risks. Members emphasized the need for urgent reforms in aviation safety to prevent such tragedies in the future. Specific highlights included the recognition of the importance of ADS-B out technology and concerns about the operational practices of military helicopters in controlled airspaces.

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• Marquise Mason with NRDC in support. Thanks so much. Marquise Mason with NRDC in support.
• Any persons in the hearing room in support of this measure? Michael Amosper, in support.
• Proud co-sponsor in support.
• I'm here to support AB 2635.
• So we support the bill.

Summary: The committee heard a long series of bills, beginning with AB 2026 on groundwater recharge. The author and supporters said the bill would streamline permitting for recharge projects, codify long-standing CEQA exemptions for flood diversions to recharge, and add tribal consultation and other guardrails. Water agencies and local districts supported the measure as a way to capture high-flow water and reduce groundwater subsidence, while environmental groups and some irrigation districts opposed it, warning that the bill’s exemptions and broader diversion authority could harm rivers, Delta resources, and public trust values. The bill was discussed but not voted on because the committee lacked a quorum at that point. The committee then took up AB 1577 on data center energy accountability, which would require monthly reporting of energy-use data and permit-related estimates of energy and water demand. The author and the Little Hoover Commission argued the bill would improve transparency, help protect ratepayers, and give regulators better information for grid planning. Data center industry representatives opposed it as duplicative, burdensome, and uniquely targeted, while local governments, environmental groups, and some utilities supported it or supported it if amended. The bill was later reported out with a due pass recommendation once a quorum was established. Members also heard AB 2245 on a producer responsibility program for lubricant products and containers, AB 2170 on CEQA language-access and environmental review protections for overburdened communities, AB 2059 on rural transportation and VMT mitigation, AB 1808 on Western Joshua tree permitting and fee relief, AB 2182 on industrial energy efficiency program changes, and AB 2231 on streamlining two hospital projects. Testimony was mixed on most of these bills: supporters emphasized affordability, local control, environmental justice, or project urgency, while opponents raised concerns about CEQA scope, regulatory duplication, costs, and environmental impacts. Several measures received due pass recommendations and roll-call votes, including AB 2170, AB 2059, AB 1808, AB 2182, and AB 2231, with some members voting no or not voting and some bills left open for absent members.

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• Any persons in the hearing room in support of this measure? Michael Amosper, in support.
• I am in support of AB 2461.
• . ...strongly in support.
• Proud co-sponsor in support.
• So we support the bill.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And support they need.
• On behalf of Hmong Innovating Politics in support. Christine Jordan in support, strong support.
• Firmly support.
• Please support.
• PTA in support.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Green cards are for support.
• We've also got some more green cards in support.
• Randall Johnson, president, support does not wish to speak.
• Eric Sundstrom is in support, not present, not wishing to speak.
• Eric Sundstrom in support, our present, not wishing to speak.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• Thank you, sir, for that encouragement and your support of all of us.
• You are a joke. ...and your support of all of us.
• They weren't going to support it, but we got it done.
• You've supported me, and I've tried to support... ...10 years.
• You've supported me, and I've tried to support you.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• What's the ratio of administrative support versus field staff support in your department? Director.
• What's the ratio of administrative support versus field staff support in your department? Mr.
• or did not support something, and they're in a public comment opportunity, and they're conflating that
• We provided support to ISDA how we could otherwise.
• So, again, I appreciate the opportunity to be with you this morning and your support for the work of

Summary: The committee first heard a budget presentation from the Department of Fish and Game. Legislative Services outlined the agency’s funding structure, noting it receives no general fund and is supported mainly by dedicated and federal funds, with most spending going to personnel and many requests being one-time items. Director Jim Fredericks described the department’s mission, staffing, hatcheries, wildlife management areas, habitat work, enforcement, and funding sources, including license and tag revenue, federal excise taxes, and mitigation funds. Members asked about rescissions, temporary employee restoration, fisheries inflation items, depredation claims, nonresident tag sales, communications with the public, predator management, chronic wasting disease, habitat projects, and the relationship with the Office of Species Conservation. Fredericks said the department is working to right-size depredation funding, that the new nonresident draw system appears to be maintaining strong revenue, and that many habitat and disease-related costs are rising because of changing conditions and expanded work. He also acknowledged the technology-rule advisory process could have been handled better, especially regarding wolves, and said he would have structured that committee differently in hindsight. The committee then took up the Office of Species Conservation. Janet Jessup explained that the office is small, mostly federally funded, and often passes grant money through to Fish and Game for on-the-ground work. Administrator Mike Edmondson said the office serves as the state’s technical, policy, and legal advisor on endangered and candidate species and works closely with Fish and Game on habitat and consultation issues. He described measurable work on sage grouse, salmon and steelhead, and grizzly bears, and said the office has concrete metrics such as acres treated, river miles restored, and conflict-reduction actions. Members asked about the overlap with Fish and Game, the number of species covered, and a proposed merger with the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources. Edmondson said there is strong synergy with OMER because many energy and mining projects come through species consultation first, and he said the office would support a merger if the Legislature pursues it, though he cautioned against cutting too deeply. Questions also touched on grizzly bear delisting, wolf-trapping litigation, and tribal consultation on salmon, steelhead, and other species. Finally, Attorney General Raul Labrador presented his office’s budget and performance. He argued that the office has returned more money to the state than it costs, citing $242 million recovered or settled over three years, and said the proposed reductions would force furloughs or elimination of positions because the office is mostly personnel costs and largely general-fund supported. Labrador highlighted major gains in the Internet Crimes Against Children unit, saying the backlog of cyber tips was eliminated, review times are now within 24 hours, and arrests have risen sharply; he also noted the Legislature expanded the child sexual abuse material law to cover AI-generated content. He described expanded civil defense and appellate work, creation of a solicitor general function through reorganization, more in-house handling of risk cases, and a reworked consumer protection division that now responds to complaints within 24 hours and has increased enforcement and direct consumer recoveries. Members asked about the source of the recovered funds, whether cyber crimes are increasing or just being caught better, and whether the office could help develop a framework for transferring incarcerated noncitizens to federal custody for deportation. The budget analyst later clarified that some of the office’s apparent underspending reflects vacancy savings and the ability to move funds between expenditure classes.

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• Supporting the use of Judea and Samaria is not about diminishing or disrespecting anyone.
• I thus urge you to support this bill, and I thank you. Thank you, Rabbi.
• I'm proud to be on the record supporting it. ...bringing this forward.
• I'm proud to be on the record supporting it and standing for truth. With that, I vote aye.
• And I know that I support the spirit of the bill, because I was trying to do this myself.

Summary: The committee first took up HCR 2047 and the identical companion H.R. 2002, both of which would direct state communications to use the terms Judea and Samaria instead of West Bank and affirm the historical, biblical, and legal legitimacy of those names. The sponsor and several proponents, including Jeff Schwartz, Jason Morris, Rabbi Pinchas Alouche, and Jake Bennett, argued that the language is historically accurate and that “West Bank” is a political term that erases Jewish history. No one testified against either measure. HCR 2047 passed 10-6, and H.R. 2002 passed 11-6, both with due pass recommendations. The committee then heard HB 2554, which would establish a biennial state budget process and biennial capital planning, shifting agencies to submit budget requests every other year and requiring the governor to propose a two-year executive budget. Sponsor Rep. Joseph Chaplik said the bill would make government smaller, more disciplined, and more efficient, reduce long budget sessions, and restore a part-time legislative model. JLBC staff provided historical context on Arizona’s past annual and biennial budgeting systems and noted that second-year budgets are often modified for revenue and caseload changes. Several members raised concerns about legislative leverage, flexibility, and whether the change would be constitutional or practical. The bill received a do-pass recommendation after debate. Next, HB 2014, as amended, would require ADEQ and the Department of Agriculture to study gasoline blend emissions and feasibility for seasonal fuel sales in certain areas, with appropriations for the studies. Sponsor Rep. Lisa Fink said the bill responds to fuel vulnerability in Maricopa County and possible supply disruptions tied to California refinery closures. Some members supported the concept but voted present or no, citing prior stakeholder work, cost, and uncertainty about whether the studies would change outcomes. The amended bill passed with a do-pass recommendation. HB 2180, as amended, appropriated funding for the AZ Reach hospital transfer program; Rep. Julie Willoughby and AZ Reach representatives said it helps rural hospitals transfer patients efficiently and keeps clinicians at the bedside. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the appropriation from $2.5 million to $500,000, and the bill passed with a due pass recommendation after testimony from rural health providers. Finally, HB 2156, as amended, appropriated $250,000 to the livestock compensation fund to help ranchers with wolf depredation losses and conflict-avoidance measures. Game and Fish staff said the existing federal funding is unstable and insufficient, and the state fund helps compensate ranchers in rural Arizona. Some members supported the fund but opposed using general funds, citing budget constraints, transparency concerns, and wildlife conservation priorities. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill with a due pass recommendation. The meeting adjourned after the final vote.

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• On that note, I want to commend the committee for its strong support of the defense.
• Would you be supportive of that as well and and work with the Secretary on that? Yes. Thank you.
• Well, maybe I won't support him. I'm kidding. It's not Greenland, though. Let's make that...
• We know that they are using AI-supported software, access through the.
• Your background is perfect. for the role you have my full support. Mr. Chairman, I yield back.

Keywords: Steven Feinberg, Deputy Secretary of Defense, national security, budget cuts, military readiness, global threats, Department of Defense

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the nomination of Steven Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense. The committee emphasized the urgent need for strong leadership in response to a complex array of global threats posed by adversarial coalitions, including China, Russia, and Iran. The discussions highlighted concerns regarding budget cuts and personnel reductions within the Department of Defense, showcasing the challenges posed by the current economic context and the pressing need to maintain military readiness and capabilities. Various members expressed their apprehensions about how impending layoffs and budget reductions would impact the defense workforce and national security.