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• I would like to share several examples over these many years. But I'd like to share a short story.
• One of the stories he shared with me was about a provider out of UT Tyler.
• Set the price, and then they say, okay, you guys all share, you pay...
• They're putting that on the internet or something like that; actually, I share...
• Thank you so much for sharing your story and your personal experiences.

Bills: HB46, HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794

Keywords: local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits

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• with you folks um a little bit share with you folks um a little bit about<00:18:51.120><c> that</c><
• She thanked the committee for letting her share her testimony.
• She thanked the committee for letting her share her testimony.
• I'm Shelle Davis with Hawaii Children's Action Network, and I just want to share that Native Hawaiian
• I'm Shelle Davis with Hawaii Children's Action Network, and I just want to share that Native Hawaiian

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Housing and Public Safety/Water and Land hearing first took up HB 1096, which would repeal statutory tenant-selection preferences for disabled veterans and spouses of deceased veterans in state low-income housing. HPHA testified in support, saying the change was a housekeeping measure because the same preferences already exist in administrative rules and could be adjusted later to align with other local preferences, while also noting the federal VASH program provides stronger veteran housing support. Several members questioned why the preference should be removed at all, emphasizing that veterans have long been underserved and asking for a stronger justification; the committees ultimately deferred HB 1096. The later Housing/Hawaiian Affairs agenda heard HB 606 HD1, a measure to extend Act 279 funding and related exemptions for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Supporters argued the bill would give DHHL more time to use the $600 million appropriation to acquire land, work with developers, and address a wait list of about 29,000 applicants, while also helping restore Hawaiian communities and reduce the Hawaiian diaspora. Opponents focused on accountability and oversight, saying DHHL needs clearer plans, measurable goals, and stronger safeguards before receiving more money, and warning that prior spending and strategic-plan changes had reduced the number of applicants served. The committee also heard testimony that the bill would help DHHL fulfill long-standing obligations to Native Hawaiians and that the housing need affects the broader state, not only Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries.

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• obligations under a health cost sharing obligations under a health insurance<00:48:16.200><c> plan</
• </c> can share can share facilities<00:54:20.280><c> um</c><00:54:20.640><c> between</c><00:54:20.960
• </c><00:54:42.760><c> those</c><00:54:42.960><c> Services</c> hospital so we can share those Services
• hospital so we can share those Services back<00:54:43.760><c> and</c><00:54:44.000><c> forth</c><00:
• </c><01:16:05.159><c> uh</c><01:16:05.400><c> processing</c> we're doing a shared uh processing we're

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Thank you for the opportunity to share our opposition to Senate File 769.
• These companies can afford to pay their fair share.
• We can have facilities that offer jobs and that pay their fair share in taxes.
• I share some of those concerns.
• I share some of those concerns.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• our stories and kind of going to share our stories and how<00:01:44.320><c> FFA</c><00:01:44.799><c>
• </c> world-class lab building that we share world-class lab building that we share with<00:27:30.120>
• I'd just like to share with you what my small business has been facing in our state.
• Thank you for letting me share that, Madam Chair. Thank you, Representative Lawrence.
• Thank you for letting me share that, Madam Chair. Thank you, Representative Lawrence.

Bills: HF1063

Keywords: grain buyers, grain dealer, grain elevator, agriculture, financial reporting, audit, CPA review, independent accountant, financial statement, balance sheet, cash flow, nonpublic data, licensee oversight, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, grain purchase volume, insolvency, nonpayment, warehouse chain, fiduciary duties, producer protection

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• services um the omm office and shared services um the omm appropriation<00:26:18.799><c> or</c><00:26
• It's also based fundamentally on what's called a design for shared responsibility.
• Omen, is going to come up and share their good news as well. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Omen.
• </c><00:52:38.079><c> their</c><00:52:38.359><c> good</c> going to come up and share their good going
• responsibility that I mentioned shared responsibility that I mentioned earlier<00:59:18.359><c> the<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm happy to do that work and and share I'm happy to do that work and and share that<00:28:39.440><c>
• And we have shared from that material.
• I share the appreciation of the program.
• And let me tell you, the lion's share of all this work is not being...
• </c><04:05:14.560><c> this</c> is we're gonna now be sharing this is we're gonna now be sharing this

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• ABC shares but the XYZ shares are gone, is the chair out of luck?
• to XYZ shares and the broker fails, and there are plenty of ABC shares but the XYZ shares are gone,
• And there are plenty of ABC shares, but the XYZ shares are gone. Is the chair out of luck? No.
• </c><04:20:19.479><c> in</c> expensive and what's they all share in expensive and what's they all share
• </c> there are patients here that can share there are patients here that can share their<04:29:23.560

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 167, which would add ski, snowboard, and boat wax containing PFAS to the state’s consumer-product restrictions. The sponsor argued the product is already banned in many places, has PFAS-free alternatives, and is used in ways that can directly contaminate water rather than landfills. She cited high PFAS levels in several New Hampshire lakes and said the bill was a simple extension of prior PFAS legislation. A witness also described a personal experience where a liquid ski wax disappeared from the market and later returned, likely because of PFAS concerns. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 167 without a vote. The committee then opened a hearing on House Bill 312, dealing with college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Representative Moffett said the bill was modeled on New Jersey law and intended to let student-athletes earn compensation from NIL without losing institutional scholarships, while also requiring licensed representation and setting limits on certain endorsements. He described the measure as proactive because NIL rules are evolving and could create conflicts among schools and future lawsuits. Members questioned whether the bill should apply to two-year institutions, whether it should exclude firearms and weapons, and whether the scholarship protections would cover need-based or academic aid as well as athletic scholarships. Moffett said the scholarship language was intended to protect scholarships generally, but not need-based aid specifically, and he acknowledged discomfort with some of the endorsement restrictions. Public testimony on HB 312 was mixed. One supporter, a former Division III athlete and coach, backed the bill but urged removal of a section allowing institutions or athletic bodies to use an athlete’s NIL without compensation, arguing most New Hampshire athletes do not receive NIL money and should not have to work extra jobs to cover basic expenses. The chair also raised concerns about the bill’s contractual and identity-rights implications, referencing prior committee work on a J.D. Salinger-related identity case and noting the committee had previously declined to get involved in similar contractual disputes. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• The response began: "The impact fee share balance..."
• </c> which are small uh we're going to share which are small uh we're going to share the<00:47:25.319
• </c> Central Maui plan is to be a shared Central Maui plan is to be a shared service<01:46:43.280><c>
• Can you share with these committees for the impact fees, correct?
• </c><03:32:34.080><c> the</c> organize that as Deputy share the organize that as Deputy share the different

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• He gave this analogy that I want to share with you.
• But for decades now, the federal share of investment in California's water infrastructure has declined
• I mention this because Jeff was proud to share the challenges he overcame.
• He shared his story openly, offered encouragement without judgment, and reminded others that hope and
• His life was shared in gospel at that, was shared in gospel at St.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• look forward to continuing to collaborate with them, our departments, and committee to achieve our shared
• Importantly, it also requires a financial institution to share information about reporting to IC3 with
• similar—” “I have a similar, not similar legislation, but, you know, I do believe that intelligence sharing
• and, when there are patterns or abuses, who do we share it to and how do we know that something’s getting
• And for them to stretch the way they've been able to stretch shows that they share your passion.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I do have objective, factual, mathematical information that I'm happy to share with you.
• I can share with you that in District 14, it includes one county, but not the whole county, so that county
• So, those slight decreases in compactness, I will reiterate based on the data you just shared, it decreased
• . ...decreases in compactness, I will reiterate based on the data you just shared, it decreased from
• I will share with the body that under the proposed map, 382 cities are kept whole, and 30 cities are

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Mark Weissman and local officials Donna Lou Fiala and Eric C. Brecknitz, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members approved the journal and adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report setting the calendar and debate times for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1D, establishing Florida’s congressional districts, as the main item on the special order calendar. During questioning and debate on HB 1D, sponsors and opponents focused heavily on the map’s process and legality. Supporters argued the plan was based on a viable legal theory, used the 2020 census data as required, and was within the Legislature’s discretion to consider mid-cycle redistricting. Opponents repeatedly argued the map was drawn by the governor’s office using partisan data, without meaningful legislative or public input, and that it violated the Fair Districts Amendment by favoring a party, splitting more counties and municipalities, and reducing compactness. Several members also raised concerns about taxpayer costs, the absence of a new census or court order, and the Legislature’s role versus the governor’s office. After structured debate, the House voted on final passage of HB 1D and passed it 83-28. A motion to recess for two hours to consider a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision failed. Following passage of the redistricting bill, the House adopted a motion to adjourn sine die, ending the session.

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• For this one, we have drafted a CD1, which we have shared with your office.
• I believe we have shared a CD1.
• I did share CD1 with you yesterday. >> We have some concerns on the CD1, especially on the endowment
• I made a lot of notes on here that I'd be happy to share with you.
• </c><00:25:54.440><c> Um</c> be happy to share with you. Sure. Um be happy to share with you. Sure.

Bills: SB2876, SB3253, SB2125, SB2781, HB549, HB1768, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB1515, SB2835, HB2282, SB3083, SB2031, SB2519, SB2667, SB2140, SB2544, SB2069, SB2697, SB874, SB2043, SB888, SB2721, HB2152, HB1334, HB2385, HB1643, HB2314, HB1688, HB1692, SB2568, SB2983, SB2108, SB3136, HB1959, SB3156, HB1511, HB1753, HB1824, HB2137, HB1810, HB2279, HB2309, HB1548, HB2078, HB2293, SB3262, SB2169, SB2607, SB2964, SB3255, HB2576, HB1481, HB1864, HB1550, SB2818, SB3067, SB2061, HB1728, HB1881, HB2361, HB2395, HB1823, SB2050, SB2397, SB2175, SB2852, SB847, SB3001

Keywords: natural hair braiding, hair braiding, braids, braider, braiding license, cosmetology, barbering, barber board, Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, registration, licensure exemption, sanitation training, health and safety, hair extensions, cornrows, twists, locks, protective hairstyles, beauty industry, occupational licensing

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• Jamie Minor, Eastern Municipal Water District, shared the opposed and less-amended position of our association
• hospital, and he's dealing with this situation day in and day out, so I'd like to give him a chance to share
• And I'll share a story when I was working out in Taft, and we're about an hour away from a hospital.
• And I'll share, I'll kind of share a story when I was working out in Taft and we're about an hour away
• And more and more of the stories that you've shared, more and more of the stories that I just shared,

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Emergency Management met to consider a large slate of bills, first approving a consent calendar that included measures on emergency management and related topics, with several bills moved on a due pass basis to Appropriations or other policy committees. The committee then heard AB 2013, which would require community water systems to report on wildfire-related preparedness measures such as tank levels, backup generators, and pump hardening. The author argued the bill would provide needed transparency after repeated wildfire water failures, while water agency and municipal utility representatives opposed it, saying it would create new standards, liability concerns, and duplicative reporting. The bill was ultimately passed to the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, with some members voting aye and one member not voting. The committee also approved AB 2385, which would authorize local governments to create local reconstruction agencies for disaster recovery planning and rebuilding; supporters from the League of California Cities and the Los Angeles fire recovery community said it would help communities plan before disasters and speed recovery. AB 2492, concerning public safety coordination for major sporting events like the 2027 Super Bowl and 2028 Olympics, was supported by the California Travel Association and passed to Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism. AB 2370, which clarifies Cal OES authority over statewide public safety communications systems, was supported by operating engineers and passed to Utilities and Energy. AB 2475, dealing with after-action report timelines and local reporting requirements, was also approved and sent to Appropriations. Later, the committee passed AB 2543, which addresses emergency preparedness for electric vehicle fast-charging infrastructure, and AB 2411, which would create a temporary process for in-state and out-of-state law enforcement to supplement security during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The most debated measure after AB 2013 was AB 2405, which would require law enforcement to transport patients to the nearest appropriate emergency department and report transport patterns. The author and Martin Luther King Community Hospital described severe overcrowding and frequent long-distance drop-offs, while some members raised concerns about rural impacts, exigent circumstances, and added reporting burdens. Despite those concerns, the bill passed to the Committee on Public Safety. At the end of the hearing, the committee reopened the roll to add votes from absent members on several items before adjourning.

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• Jamie Minor, Eastern Municipal Water District, shared the opposed and less-amended position of our association
• hospital, and he's dealing with this situation day in and day out, so I'd like to give him a chance to share
• And I'll share a story when I was working out in Taft, and we're about an hour away from a hospital.
• And I'll share, I'll kind of share a story when I was working out in Taft and we're about an hour away
• And more and more of the stories that you've shared, more and more of the stories that I just shared

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I mean, why wouldn't you want to share that? Impact you and your livelihood?
• Why wouldn't you want to share that?
• Why would you want to keep that and hold it back instead of sharing it so that we could come up with
• We too share your concerns about fraud and abuse.
• These are some of the uncomfortable health conversations we share with concerned family members and friends

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on workplace technology, labor protections, and data center oversight. SB 947, the No Robo Bosses Act of 2026, would require human review before automated systems are used in discipline, termination, or deactivation decisions and would ban predictive behavior analysis in the workplace. Labor groups, worker advocates, and privacy organizations supported the bill, arguing AI can be biased and should not make life-changing employment decisions without human judgment. Business groups opposed it, saying it was broader than prior versions, could interfere with workplace safety tools, and should not include a private right of action or cover independent contractors. After discussion about due process and accountability, the bill passed the committee 3-1 and was sent to the Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection. SB 978, the Data Center Community Accountability Act, would require data centers to pay upfront for new transmission or distribution infrastructure, create a separate rate structure so costs are not shifted to other ratepayers, and include skilled-and-trained labor standards for construction. Supporters said the bill would protect ratepayers, create good construction jobs, and encourage zero-carbon energy development. Opponents, including the Data Center Coalition and Silicon Valley Leadership Group, argued the CPUC already has ongoing proceedings on these issues and warned the bill could single out one industry and discourage investment. The committee members emphasized labor standards and community concerns, and the bill passed 3-0 to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, would expand WARN-style notice requirements for layoffs caused by AI or automation, require reporting to workers, local government, and EDD, and give displaced workers first consideration for other openings. Supporters said the bill responds to rapid AI-driven layoffs and would provide needed transparency and data. Opponents said the definitions were too broad, the notice requirements too burdensome, and the bill conflicted with existing WARN law; they also objected to the private right of action and inclusion of independent contractors. The committee discussed amendments clarifying that an employee may still be discharged for reasonable and substantiated cause during the notice period. The bill passed 3-1 to the Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection. The committee also approved SB 1032, which would create a licensing and regulatory framework for temporary staffing agencies, and SB 1046, which would direct Cal/OSHA to develop standards to protect lifeguards and park rangers from transboundary pollution in the Tijuana River Valley. SB 1032 drew support from labor and enforcement advocates who said it would help stop staffing fraud, while staffing firms argued the bill was vague and could burden legitimate small businesses; it passed 3-1 to the Senate Committee on Judiciary. SB 1046 was supported by park workers and community groups describing health impacts from pollution and passed 4-0 to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The committee also took up a consent item, which passed 4-0, and then adjourned.

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• I have said what my preference is, and you have shared an openness either way.
• What my preference is, and you have shared an openness either way, but the congressional issue seems
• And with that, I just wanted to share my comments. Thank you.
• These reforms could save tens of millions... ...their fair share to system reliability.
• And I commit to coming back to the committee and sharing that...

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We share the goal of ensuring that women experiencing menopause-related symptoms are supported in the
• The workplace always works better when the employer and the workforce are sharing information.
• So having that sharing of information. on it to make management decisions.
• So having that sharing of information.
• So having that sharing of information is critical and very important.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And so I wanted to share a few things that you'll see new in this delivery platform dashboard.
• general aviation recommended projects for a total investment of $64.9 million, including the state share
• Schneider will have some additional data to share with you in just a moment.
• Schneider will have some additional data to share with you in just a moment.
• Can you share the data with the impaired-driving drivers with our youth, our teens, and under 25?

Summary: The Senate Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee received an update from DOTD Secretary Glenn Ledet and Deputy Secretary Bo Black on the department’s transformation efforts. DOTD highlighted its new project delivery dashboard, key performance indicators, and litter abatement work, including nearly $15 million spent on litter pickup and a new highway sponsorship pilot. Members also received updates on LTIF 1.0 and 2.0, with officials reporting that most LTIF 1.0 work is complete and that LTIF 2.0 is progressing under budget. The committee also heard updates on the Office of Highway Construction’s bridge bundling program, the Calcasieu River Bridge project, and the Cameron Ferry boat replacement and privatization solicitation process. The committee reviewed the draft 2026-2027 highway priority program, which DOTD said includes $913 million for construction and about $1.2 billion across 302 projects. Members discussed the public roadshow comments, project acceleration, and corridor planning, including the I-12 corridor and the Calcasieu River Bridge environmental review and public meetings. No vote was taken on the highway priority program at this meeting. The statewide flood control program presented six recommended projects for fiscal year 2026-2027, including projects in Gretna, St. John, St. James, Mandeville, and two Lafourche-area projects, with officials saying the projects meet benefit-cost criteria and would reduce flood damage. The airport construction and development priority program was also reviewed, with 31 air carrier projects and 99 general aviation projects recommended. The rail program reported no new projects but said it expects a $13 million request and has 19 projects in the queue, while the port program presented three unfunded projects for future consideration. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and LSU’s Center for Analytics and Research presented crash data focused on impaired driving. They said 2024 saw 753 traffic fatalities, with impaired driving accounting for about one-third of fatal crashes, and estimated the economic cost of impaired driving at roughly $700 million. Members discussed youth driving, marijuana and alcohol trends, ignition interlock, DWI courts, and enforcement challenges on waterways. The meeting concluded with no formal votes or final actions on the major program items presented.

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• Thank you for the opportunity to share a few words.
• today were and remain the homelands of Indigenous people who understood the meaning of community, shared
• today were and remain the homelands of indigenous people who understood the meaning of community, shared
• These values continue to guide us. shared responsibility and collective voice.
• This bill is a simple statement recommending the love shared between the Seattle Seahawks and us fans

Bills: HB1759, HB2632, HB2574, HB2235, SGA9267

Keywords: designation, commemoration, December 12, local observance, cultural significance, citizenship, immigration, terminology, rights, legal status, election, ballot, candidates, deceased, voting law, public records, concealed pistol licenses, firearm purchases, transfers, exemptions