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• I, too, rise to support the resolution.
• AND I AM VERY THANKFUL FOR ALL OF THEIR SUPPORT IN MAKING OUR COMMUNITY VIBRANT.
• I TOO RISE TO SUPPORT THE RESOLUTION.
• We can do something about it right now by supporting this amendment. Thank you, Mr. President.
• We can do something about it right now by supporting this amendment. Thank you, Mr.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal, then moved through a series of introductions and resolutions recognizing Women’s History Month honorees, Prince Hall Masons and Eastern Stars, Agriculture Week, Pakistan-American Heritage Day, visiting Mercaz Academy students, and the 175th anniversary of Albany Law School. Several senators spoke in support of the commemorations, and each resolution was adopted. The chamber then took up a number of bills on the calendar. Among the measures passed were bills related to insurance, private housing finance, public health, mental hygiene, real property, elder law, public authorities, and environmental conservation. One bill on the Environmental Conservation Law drew a procedural challenge over a proposed amendment; the Chair’s ruling that the amendment was nongermane was upheld by a show of hands, after which the bill passed. Another bill amending the Emergency Tenant Protection Act was debated on the issue of vacant rent-stabilized units and LLC ownership transparency, with supporters saying it would help identify responsible owners and opponents arguing it was too broad and could impose unclear penalties; it ultimately passed. The most extended debate centered on a real property bill concerning electronic rent payment systems and automated clearinghouse fees. Supporters framed it as a transparency measure that lets tenants choose whether to use such systems, while critics questioned how fees would be handled and whether the bill would affect landlord costs. After debate, the bill passed. A public health bill sponsored by Senator Webb also passed after she explained it was intended to improve transparency and oversight of changes to maternity and perinatal services amid concerns about maternal health deserts and hospital closures. The Senate then completed the calendar and adjourned until the next day.

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• We have an internship program that supports agencies' development.
• So if you need to support a family, you need to do something else, an internship.
• Both recommendations support funding for increased insurance costs.
• But we need to have support for our staff.
• We have two staff attorneys and one paralegal that supports the staff that supports the attorneys.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm here to support this bill.
• </c><00:56:40.440><c> HB</c> we support HB we support HB 604<00:56:42.559><c> um</c><00:56:42.839><c>
• </c> does it so that's why I can't support does it so that's why I can't support it<01:22:33.400><c>
• I also can't support this bill.
• . ...support of this concept.

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Other supports they need every day to stay healthy and to live their lives.
• In June, we had our Strength and Support event.
• Supports Subcommittee and the Disability Employment Subcommittee over at the State House.
• So we're pleased to have some new voices and new support on the subcommittee.
• So we wholeheartedly support your winning this award and congratulate you, Carl.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its quarterly meeting on September 10, with roll call, approval of the June minutes as amended, and welcoming remarks for newly appointed commissioner Rachel Caprilyan and reappointed commissioners. Chair Denise Garlick outlined plans for a statewide community hearing series, beginning with a November 4 hybrid hearing at Needham Town Hall focused on the Boston/Metro West region, and described the creation of a nonvoting advisory council to broaden the commission’s expertise across health care, transportation, housing, education, employment, business, and local disability commissions. Commissioners discussed the nomination process, the need for geographic diversity, and the goal of having the council in place by the December quarterly meeting. The main presentation addressed proposed federal Medicaid and SNAP changes in H.R. 1, with Jennifer Bertrand of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council warning that the law could cut federal Medicaid spending by $1 trillion over 10 years, impose work requirements, require redeterminations every six months, restrict provider taxes, and reduce SNAP benefits. She said these changes could increase uninsurance, create administrative barriers, and threaten home- and community-based services, with a Massachusetts analysis projecting 141,000 to 203,000 MassHealth members could lose coverage over six months. Commissioners and attendees responded that the changes could harm people with disabilities, caregivers, and provider organizations, increase institutionalization risk, and intensify competition for limited state resources; several emphasized the need for disability groups and broader health care stakeholders to coordinate advocacy. Subcommittee reports highlighted recent and upcoming work. The Disability Employment Subcommittee reported on a June “Strength and Support” event, an August presentation by Run the Gamut, and an upcoming MAPC/Employment First workshop in Worcester, while the Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee discussed a presentation from the Lurie Institute for Policy Research on community living dashboards and disparities in Medicaid and LTSS. Commissioners also shared announcements about upcoming events, including the Paul Spooner Generational Leisure Summit, the Disability Policy Consortium’s John Winsky Memorial Award ceremony, the Massachusetts Health Council’s annual celebration, and a September 17 hearing on insurance coverage for hearing aids. The meeting ended with congratulations to commissioner Carl Richardson for an accessibility award and a motion to adjourn, which passed.

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• THANK YOU FOR WAIVING IN SUPPORT.
• WOULD YOU LIKE TO WAIVE IN OPPOSITION OR IN SUPPORT? THANK YOU.
• WE HAVE PATTY SULLIVAN, PARENTAL RIGHTS FLORIDA WAIVING IN SUPPORT.
• ARE YOU WAIVING IN OPPOSITION OR SUPPORT. THANK YOU.
• , YVONNE FERNANDEZ AARP WAIVING IN SUPPORT.

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• And so that's why I can't support it even with the potential changes. Thank you.
• I want to begin by saying that I will support this, especially with the title off so that you can work
• So I would support. Senator Grellner, you're recognized for debate.
• So I want to thank you for bringing this forward and absolutely will support the bill, but just want
• So I want to thank you for bringing this forward and absolutely will support the bill, but just want

Bills: SB1415 , SB1714 , SB1962 , SB26 , SB172

Committee: Senate Retirement and Government Resources

Keywords: nondisclosure agreements, state employment, employee rights, transparency, government accountability, employee suggestions, cost savings, state agencies, incentives, performance awards, efficiency, Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, state procurement, state purchasing, State Purchasing Director, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, OMES, exempt entities, purchasing exemptions, state contracts

Summary: The Committee on Retirement and Government Resources heard several bills dealing with state employment, purchasing, and retirement policy. Senate Bill 1415, by Senator Brooks, would prohibit nondisclosure agreements when a state employee resigns or is terminated, with exceptions for statutorily protected confidentiality such as physician or attorney privilege. Members questioned how the bill would interact with whistleblower protections and sensitive information, but the bill passed 6-1. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1714, by Senator Jett, which would expand an existing state employee suggestion/incentive program to encourage agencies to identify cost savings and efficiencies, require agencies to review recommendations in good faith, and report back on accepted or rejected ideas. Members raised concerns about open meetings, employee notification, written documentation of suggestions, and possible disputes over the value of savings. The author agreed to work on amendments, the title was struck, and the bill passed as amended 5-2. Senate Bill 1962, by Senator Bullard, would move certain purchasing exemptions out of statute and into the administrative rules process so exemptions must be periodically renewed and justified. Supporters said this would reduce personality-driven exemptions and improve oversight, while concerns were raised about ongoing needs and emergency situations. The bill passed unanimously 7-0. The committee also passed Senate Bill 26, which would allow retired teachers to return to work after a 90-day break with a salary set by local districts and a 3% contribution back to the retirement system, and Senate Bill 172, which would tie cost-of-living adjustments for pension systems to funding benchmarks and a rolling average, rather than legislative discretion; both bills passed, with SB 26 passing 7-0 and SB 172 passing 6-1. The chair noted the committee expected at least one more meeting and hoped to finish the following week.

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• as hard as we try to bring them down, we've got issues that we struggle with that are sometimes behavioral
• Amtrak operates it, but we pay for it in a partnership with Texas as a state-supported route.
• We pay about $5 million a year to support it. Texas pays something just less than that.
• One for $1.62 million from the Port of Muskogee and one for $1.62 million from the Tulsa Supports Port
• Instead, Amtrak expects us to support the Heartland Flyer between Oklahoma City, and so I'd love to see

Keywords: 914, all

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• </c> support HR 5184. support HR 5184.
• our domestic supporting supports our domestic manufacturing<01:06:25.680><c> economy.
• </c> provides safe shelter and supportive provides safe shelter and supportive services<01:59:24.000>
• I'm concerned about your behavior.
• I support officers of the law.

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

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• I'll share some statistics in support of these remarks.
• And as you said, I am here to testify in support of House Bill 3185.
• Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of SB 21 today.
• I'll be testifying in support of SB21.
• I am proud to be here today to support House Bill 5195.

Bills: HB565 , HB3743 , HB4310 , HB5083 , HB5129 , HB5195 , HB5331 , HB5469 , SB21 , HB3185 , SB 21

Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Keywords: constitutional amendment, fiscal impact, state budget, ballot measure, transparency in voting, management-to-staff ratio, state agencies, employee regulations, government efficiency, workforce management, public information, governing board, transparency, confidentiality, access rights, privacy, identifying information, state agency, consent, occupational license

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Madam Chair and committee members for your support.
• Nathan Hoffman, Foundation for Florida's Future, waves in support.
• Charmin Postal is in a... waves in support. Thank you.
• Eric Carr, Florida Chamber of Commerce, waves in support. Dr.
• And Nathan Hoffman, Foundation for Florida's Future, waves in support.

Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met during Budget Week and first considered three member bills. House Bill 1111, by Rep. Valdes, would eliminate the option for students to leave high school with a certificate of completion instead of a standard diploma. Valdes said the bill was inspired by students who met credit requirements but could not pass a required assessment, and argued the certificate does not provide access to college, trade school, or military service. The bill passed unanimously, 15-0. CS for House Bill 127, by Rep. Kendall, would support students with disabilities by using existing Florida Department of Education curriculum to create micro-credentials and coordinating with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA on workplace safety. Goodwill, the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Florida PTA, and others supported the bill, which also passed unanimously, 15-0. House Bill 1367, by Rep. Booth, addressed chronic absenteeism by requiring statewide definitions and more uniform attendance reporting, along with rules for excused and unexcused absences and early identification of chronically absent students. Testimony emphasized inconsistent district policies and the need for clearer data and interventions. The bill passed 13-0, with some members noting concerns about implementation details and future rulemaking. The committee then took up PCB-P-PKB-2501, the proposed conforming bill for the fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget. The chair said the bill was designed to align statutes with budget and scholarship funding procedures, especially around the Florida Education Finance Program and scholarship payments. The PCB would require Florida student ID numbers for scholarship students, standardize cross-checking against FTE survey data, set quarterly payment dates, and use one data source for both reporting and withholding scholarship-related FFP amounts. It also would reduce certain add-on weights by 50%, remove the budget stabilization program, and repeal the educational enrollment stabilization program. Several members raised concerns that the add-on weight reductions could hurt career and technical education, AICE, IB, and CAPE programs, while the sponsor argued the data showed too much spending in an “other” category and that the reductions were aimed at aligning funding with actual program costs. Public testimony was mixed: some supported tighter accountability and clearer payment rules, while others warned against undermining expensive career-readiness programs. The PCB passed 11-2. After the conforming bill, the chair presented the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget, totaling just under $21 billion, about $400 million below the current year. She said the budget reflects a need to slow spending growth and includes $20 million for New Worlds Scholarship Accounts, $7 million for security grants at Jewish day schools and preschools, $14 million for public school transportation stipends, an overall FEFP increase of about $747.7 million, $100 million for teacher salary increases, and increases in the base student allocation and funds per student. The committee did not vote on the budget recommendation at this meeting; it was distributed for review and will move to the Budget Committee next week.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:09:08.920><c> their</c> urge the Senate to support their urge the Senate to support their inclusion
• I'm here today to support the A8 amendment.
• </c> time today and um yep rise and support time today and um yep rise and support of<00:13:53.480><c
• that everybody can support to move this forward.
• </c><01:57:02.400><c> a</c> would be more interested in supporting a would be more interested in supporting

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Support HB 2601 and join me in honoring the memory of Corporal Armando Hernandez.
• Affordable housing for veterans in San Antonio, so I support the bill 100%.
• Veterans with supportive housing.
• So, I support House Bill 26.
• We would also thank you if you would support the bill.

Bills: HCR7 , HB1557 , HB1608 , HB2061 , HB2201 , HB2210 , HB2426 , HB2754 , HJR165 , HB2513 , HCR7

Committee: House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: Veterans of Foreign Wars, veterans, commemoration, military service, recognition, September 29, waiver programs, toll roads, discount programs, transportation, affordable housing, land bank program, low-income households, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, HB 2061, Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 225, State Highway 242, Interstate Highway 69, Montgomery County

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• how they can support this effort.
• how they can support this effort.
• Please support Senate File 3685 to support ebook access through libraries.
• 48.160><c> to</c><00:47:48.400><c> support</c> support Senate File 3685 to support support Senate File
• </c> control, we obviously support that. control, we obviously support that.

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> support. Thank you. support. Thank you.
• </c> support. And that's where you come in. support. And that's where you come in.
• We protect, we support them, but we also support every single being in our buildings.
• </c> health support at school. health support at school.
• </c> learn and the support they need to heal. learn and the support they need to heal.

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I rise in support of H.R. 30, the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act.
• </c> violence I urge my colleagues to support violence I urge my colleagues to support hr30<00:32:46.000
• </c><00:56:39.880><c> it</c> I urge my colleagues to support it I urge my colleagues to support it because
• I hope that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will join us in supporting H.R. 30.
• </c><03:56:49.199><c> the</c> articulating the problem supporting the articulating the problem supporting

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We can actually walk along with the mower or, in fact, even operate it without any satellite support
• It also includes providing training and support for grantees about those requirements.
• It also includes providing training and support for grantees about those requirements.
• It also includes providing training and support for grantees about those requirements.
• It also includes providing training and support for grantees about those requirements.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Bills: SB24 , SB83 , SB142 , SB140 , SB94 , SB24 , SB83 , SB142 , SB140 , SB94 , HB132 , HB37 , HB51 , HB105 , HB54 , HB7 , HB158 , HB188 , HB189 , HB111 , HB13 , HB192 , HB149 , HB132 , HB37 , HB51 , HB105 , HB54 , HB7 , HB158 , HB188 , HB189 , HB111 , HB13 , HB192 , HB149

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: body-worn camera, public records, law enforcement transparency, recording disclosure, civil rights, adult-size changing table, changing station, accessible restroom, public bathroom, public building, public entity, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility, restroom renovation, new construction, grant program, state grant, local government facilities, historic property

Transcript Highlights:

• David, it really is my honor to be here again standing before you, thanking you for your support for
• Really, what we do would not be possible without the support of our commissioners, particularly our..
• And so your support has been so... ...so your support has been so valuable.
• Thank you again for your support, and I look forward to being back next year. Mr.
• I support what you're doing. Thank you, sir. Appreciate it.

Bills: HB 14 , HJR 31 , HB 43 , HB 18 , HB 106 , HB 36 , HB 26 , HB 149 , HB 121 , HB 206 , HB 136 , HB 3114 , HB 2733 , HB 1732 , HB 3700 , HB 467 , HB 1130 , HB 1846 , HB 1442 , HB 1147 , HB 2176 , HB 2701 , HB 805 , HB 2890 , HB 1154 , HB 1644 , HB 2118 , HB 1718 , HB 2488 , HB 2596 , HB 1971 , HB 2468 , HB 484 , HB 2578 , HB 3204 , HB 1041 , HB 307 , HB 685 , HB 1710 , HB 538 , HB 2525 , HB 3125 , HB 2027 , HB 2894 , HB 3077 , HB 3684 , HJR 99 , HB 1399 , HJR 5 , HB 1330 , HB 2110 , HJR 2 , HJR 6 , HB 1587 , HB 14 , HJR 31 , HB 43 , HB 18 , HB 106 , HB 36 , HB 26 , HB 149 , HB 121 , HB 206 , HB 136 , HB 3114 , HB 2733 , HB 1732 , HB 3700 , HB 467 , HB 1130 , HB 1846 , HB 1442 , HB 1147 , HB 2176 , HB 2701 , HB 805 , HB 2890 , HB 1154 , HB 1644 , HB 2118 , HB 1718 , HB 2488 , HB 2596 , HB 1971 , HB 2468 , HB 484 , HB 2578 , HB 3204 , HB 1041 , HB 307 , HB 685 , HB 1710 , HB 538 , HB 2525 , HB 3125 , HB 2027 , HB 2894 , HB 3077 , HB 3684

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, farm products, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, agriculture, Texas Constitution, livestock, producer, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services

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• I plan to support it. Thank you for this great amendment. Mr. Patterson for what purpose?
• I respectfully ask for your support and I move passage. Ready for the clerk ring the bell Dr.
• Her support this at this has happened and we need to stop it from happening in this bill.
• Hopefully we can get it done this time, so I appreciate your support. I move passage. So Mr.
• And members, I ask for favorable support and move adoption.

Bills: HB14 , HJR31 , HB43 , HB18 , HB 106 , HB36 , HB26 , HB149 , HB 121 , HB206 , HB136 , HB3114 , HB2733 , HB1732 , HB3700 , HB467 , HB 1130 , HB1846 , HB1442 , HB 1147 , HB2176 , HB2701 , HB805 , HB2890 , HB 1154 , HB1644 , HB2118 , HB1718 , HB2488 , HB2596 , HB1971 , HB2468 , HB484 , HB2578 , HB3204 , HB 1041 , HB307 , HB685 , HB1710 , HB538 , HB2525 , HB3125 , HB2027 , HB2894 , HB3077 , HB3684 , HJR99 , HB1399 , HJR5 , HB1330 , HB2110 , HJR2 , HJR6 , HB1587 , HB14 , HJR31 , HB43 , HB18 , HB 106 , HB36 , HB26 , HB149 , HB 121 , HB206 , HB136 , HB3114 , HB2733 , HB1732 , HB3700 , HB467 , HB 1130 , HB1846 , HB1442 , HB 1147 , HB2176 , HB2701 , HB805 , HB2890 , HB 1154 , HB1644 , HB2118 , HB1718 , HB2488 , HB2596 , HB1971 , HB2468 , HB484 , HB2578 , HB3204 , HB 1041 , HB307 , HB685 , HB1710 , HB538 , HB2525 , HB3125 , HB2027 , HB2894 , HB3077 , HB3684

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, farm products, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, agriculture, Texas Constitution, livestock, producer, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services

Transcript Highlights:

• They can fill gaps, but that partnership with our tax-supported highways.
• They have to be tax-supported.
• And again, the Turnpike Authority is looking at how do we support that throughput?
• You did nothing to support the maintenance and operation of the interstate.
• And being complimentary and everything that we do to support you. So, thank you so much.

Committee: House Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: 914, all