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• . >> Representative Bridges. >> Here. >> Representative Donworth. >> Representative Dossett. >> Representative
• &gt;&gt; Representative<00:08:01.759><c> Bridges.</c> &gt;&gt; Representative Bridges.
• &gt;&gt; Representative Bridges. &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes.
• Bivens. >> Yes. >> Representative Blanton. >> I. >> Representative Branscum. >> I. >> Representative Bridges
• Representative Bridges: Yes. Representative Donworth: Yes. Representative Dossett: Yes.

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• Representative Bridges, yes. Representative Donworth, yes.
• Representative Bridges, yes. Representative Donworth, yes.
• &gt;&gt; Represent<00:09:57.279><c> Bridges.</c> &gt;&gt; Represent Bridges.
• &gt;&gt; Represent Bridges. &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes.
• Representative Bridges? Yes. Representative Donworth? Yes. Representative Dossett?

Keywords: 00:50 Roll call 05:09 HB 140 06:56 HB 140 Vote 08:04 HB 144 09:50 HB 144 vote 11:12 HB 189 18:47 HB 189 vote, 958, all

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• . >> Senators Amab, Basisley, Ball, Benvitz, Bridges, >> Bright, >> Bright, >> Bright, >> Carson, >>
• Bridges Bridges Excellent Excellent Excellent Kulker.
• Co-sponsors: Senators Henriksen, Bridges, Wilson, and others.
• Senators Henrikson Senators Henrikson Bridges Wilson here<00:58:30.640><c> too.</c> Mr.
• &gt;&gt; Bridges, co-sponsors on 157, &gt;&gt; Bridges, co-sponsors on 157, &gt;&gt; Catelyn, &gt;&gt

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• Senators Amabile, Baisley, Ball, Bridges. Bridges excused. Bright [clears throat]. Carson.
• agenda includes updates from the auditor, Department of Law, Department of Public Safety, DVM, and Bridges
• safety, dvom, law, department of public safety, dvom, soom,<00:26:03.279><c> and</c><00:26:03.520><c> bridges
• Schoffler, please add Senator<00:28:40.240><c> Bridges</c><00:28:40.720><c> to</c><00:28:40.880><c> the

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• failure where let's just say there's a bridge between Ethereum and Salana and there's a bridge failure
• failure where let's just say there's a bridge between Ethereum and Salana and there's a bridge failure
• </c> these types of things or even a bridge these types of things or even a bridge failure<01:14:16.880
• </c><01:14:22.800><c> which</c> let's say there's a bridge failure which let's say there's a bridge failure
• So how do you see bridging occurring between state-chartered stable tokens?

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Summary: The meeting began with roll call and introductions of commission members and guests, followed by approval of the agenda and a motion to approve the February 10 minutes with a correction clarifying that one quoted statement was misattributed. The commission then moved into presentations. The main presentation came from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors on implementation of the federal GENIUS Act for stablecoins. The speaker reviewed the OCC’s recent 367-page proposed rule, noting it raises many open questions and design choices for states, and discussed expected upcoming rulemaking from the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury. The presentation focused on six areas: permissible issuer activities, reserve assets and redemption, risk management and supervision, treatment of state-qualified issuers, capital/operational backstops, and foreign issuers. It also flagged unresolved issues around Bank Secrecy Act/AML requirements and the meaning of “digital asset service provider” activities. A substantial portion of the discussion addressed yield restrictions, with the presenter explaining the OCC’s broad definition of yield and its rebuttable presumption against issuer-affiliated or related third-party yield arrangements. The speaker said this likely forecloses many existing white-label structures but leaves some room for third-party payments depending on distance from the issuer, and noted ongoing Senate debate over similar provisions. The presentation also covered reserve valuation, liquidity and diversification requirements, redemption timing, and supervisory expectations such as third-party oversight, IT security, exam cycles, and reporting. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended minutes.

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• It helps you bridge this gap.
• I mean when a bridge falls down and they have to rebuild the Bay Bridge for six and a half billion dollars
• Down in Southern California, we had several bridges fall down, and we had one bridge that needed to be
• replaced because a tanker exploded underneath the bridge, and they took it down.
• Amazingly enough, they were able to replace both the I-10 bridge and the I-60 bridge in less than three

Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee held an informational hearing on California’s Budget Stabilization Account, or Rainy Day Fund, with presentations from the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Department of Finance, Practical Idealism Economics, and the California Budget and Policy Center. The LAO explained that California’s revenue volatility is driven largely by the personal income tax and high-income capital gains, and described how Proposition 2 deposits work, the 10% cap on the BSA, and the LAO’s evaluation that the current policy would cover only about 30% of funding shortfalls over 50 years in an unfavorable benchmark scenario. The LAO recommended raising the cap to 50% over time and either adopting broader deposit rules or depositing all excess capital gains. Finance said the administration had proposed raising the cap to 20% and excluding reserve deposits and withdrawals from the state appropriations limit. The Budget Center supported reserve reform but stressed balancing savings with current service needs and noted other tools such as revenue changes, borrowing from special funds, and the new Projected Surplus Temporary Holding Account. Committee members debated the purpose and adequacy of reserves, the role of the state appropriations limit, and whether reserves should be paired with broader fiscal reforms. Several senators argued that reserves are needed to preserve core services during downturns and that the current system is too complicated and too small, while others emphasized the need to protect spending on health care, child care, and other services for working Californians. There was also discussion of infrastructure spending as a possible countercyclical tool and whether deposits for infrastructure should be treated differently under reserve and SAL rules. The LAO said the Legislature has flexibility in defining infrastructure spending and suggested an infrastructure fund could function as a separate reserve-like mechanism. A significant portion of the hearing turned to broader tax and budget policy, including repeated references to Proposition 13, the state’s revenue structure, business departures, unemployment insurance financing, and the impact of inequality on California’s fiscal resilience. Some members argued Prop. 13 was driven by affordability concerns for homeowners, while others said it created loopholes that benefit corporations and constrain local revenue. The hearing did not take any vote or formal action; it remained informational, with the chair indicating the committee would continue questions and public comment after the panel discussion.

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• It helps you bridge this gap.
• I mean when a bridge falls down and they have to rebuild the Bay Bridge for six and a half billion dollars
• Down in Southern California, we had several bridges fall down, and we had one bridge that needed to be
• replaced because a tanker exploded underneath the bridge, and they took it down.
• Amazingly enough, they were able to replace both the I-10 bridge and the I-60 bridge in less than three

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• There's a pilot that's happening right now called the Bridge to Prosperity.
• Through this partnership, we launched the Bridge of Prosperity Cliff Effect pilot program, a statewide
• Through this partnership, we launched the Bridge of Prosperity Cliff Effect pilot program a statewide
• Our early results from Bridge to Prosperity demonstrate the power of providing cash with other supports
• I'm really curious about the Bridge to Prosperity program.

Bills: H5085, H5286

Keywords: poverty alleviation, family support, economic mobility, youth transition, financial education, matched savings, community programs, Department of Children and Families, DCF, child abuse investigation, child neglect, pediatrician, advanced practice registered nurse, medical misdiagnosis, rickets, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, vitamin D deficiency, bone fragility, child welfare

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• this is available to those who make or want to make Florida their home so we'll start with skill bridge
• up he was stationed in Florida but his home of record was Louisiana so we helped him get a skill bridge
• And that's really the point: SkillBridge allows the... ...bridge allows the—this is a new program.
• Skill Bridge has come a long ways. Yes, it has. Thanks for all you do. You're doing a great job.
• Skill Bridge has come a long ways. Yes, it has. It's fun. It's fun. Appreciate you so much.

Summary: The Committee on Military Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met to consider SB 96, which originally proposed a new veterans dental care program but was amended to expand the existing Veterans Dental Care Grant Program. The amendment raised eligibility from 300% to 400% of the federal poverty level and added a recurring $500,000 general revenue appropriation. Members discussed whether expanding eligibility without guaranteed additional funding could dilute services for veterans already being served, while supporters argued it would help veterans currently turned away for dental care. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 96 favorably by roll call vote, with Chair Wright voting no. The committee also approved two committee bills continuing public records exemptions: SPB 7000, covering the address and telephone number of people staying in public emergency shelters during storms or catastrophic events, and SPB 7002, covering certain Department of Military Affairs records stored in or transmitted through Department of Defense systems or related to military cyber operations. Both were moved as committee bills without objection and were favorably reported. Members then received presentations from Dr. Pia Woodley of the Florida Veterans Foundation and Joe Marino of Veterans Florida. Dr. Woodley outlined the foundation’s dental initiatives, emergency assistance, transportation support, benefits guide distribution, new programs for state veterans’ homes and community grants, and recent audits with no findings. Marino described Veterans Florida’s SkillBridge, entrepreneur, and workforce programs, including outreach and federal partnerships, and noted legislative priorities to allow stipends for training at UF IFAS AGVets facilities and to rename a program in statute for clarity. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.

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• Avenue Bridge. Mayor Hank's humor, Avenue Bridge.
• On approach to the Edmund Pettus Bridge, they could see the bridge itself.
• </c> at the Edund Pettis Bridge. at the Edund Pettis Bridge.
• Bridge, they could see the<03:37:29.600><c> bridge</c><03:37:29.840><c> itself.
• Bridge The Edund Pettis Bridge and<04:19:01.439><c> Bloody</c><04:19:01.920><c> Sunday.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Senator Bridges. appropriations report. Senator Bridges.
• &gt;&gt; Senator<02:04:20.719><c> Bridges.</c> &gt;&gt; Senator Bridges. &gt;&gt; Senator Bridges.
• &gt;&gt; Senator<02:14:52.320><c> Bridges,</c> &gt;&gt; Senator Bridges, &gt;&gt; Senator Bridges, &gt
• &gt;&gt; Senator<04:34:38.879><c> Bridges.</c> &gt;&gt; Senator Bridges. &gt;&gt; Senator Bridges.
• </c> ask for an Senator Bridges. ask for an Senator Bridges.

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• </c><00:37:48.240><c> and</c> the west region Natural Bridge and the west region Natural Bridge and Cumberland
• General Butler, Rough River, and Natural Bridge State Resort Parks' lock system upgrades are complete
• General Butler, Rough River, and Natural Bridge State Resort Parks' lock system upgrades are complete
• Natural Bridge State Park is under contract.
• Natural Bridge State Park is under contract.

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Summary: The committee met for its second Budget Review on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy and first approved the minutes from the prior meeting. Members then heard a presentation from the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Tourism on the 1% tourism marketing fund. Witnesses explained that the fund supports statewide tourism promotion, advertising, research, regional marketing, and matching grants to local tourism commissions, and that it cannot be used for capital construction. They reported that the General Assembly and governor increased appropriations in the 2024 session, adding $3 million in FY25 and $7 million in FY26, and set aside funding for the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority, the National Quilt Museum, and the Southern Kentucky Tourism Initiative. Tourism officials emphasized that Kentucky tourism is a major economic driver, citing 2023 figures of $13.8 billion in economic impact, 79.3 million visitors, $9.7 billion in direct spending, more than 95,000 jobs supported, and nearly $1 billion in state and local tax revenue. They said the department now uses targeted digital and over-the-top advertising in selected domestic and international markets, with 62% of media placements digital and 80% of the budget spent out of state. Members asked about market selection, how the department measures return on investment, and what attracts visitors from places such as Dallas, Orlando, Toronto, and Washington, D.C.; officials said research shows a mix of family visits, outdoor recreation, and varied Kentucky offerings, and that 81% of overnight visitors are repeat visitors. They also discussed the potential impact of tariffs and trade tensions on bourbon-related tourism and international visitation, especially from Canada, and officials said they were monitoring the situation with U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA. The committee then heard from Kentucky State Parks officials on capital projects funded through HJR 76, HJR 56, and House Bill 6. They said they are providing quarterly project reports and have been meeting regularly with the Finance Cabinet’s engineering and contract staff. The presentation focused on campground utilities, broadband, and structural upgrades, including $40 million for campground improvements across the park system, with completed bathhouse renovations at Barren River and Nolin Lake and additional projects underway or in planning. Officials said the work is based on camper survey feedback, such as requests for better Wi-Fi, sewer and electric upgrades, frost-free spigots, and improved site layouts, and noted that the My Old Kentucky Home campground project is under construction and expected to be completed by spring 2026.

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• House Bill 4723, designating a certain bridge in the town of Chelmsford as the Fiera Brothers Bridge.
• An act designating a certain bridge in the town of Chelmsford as the Fiera Brothers Bridge, House No.

Summary: The House met briefly, received a gubernatorial message recommending legislation to validate certain proceedings of the town of Stowe, and referred it to the Committee on Election Laws. The House also adopted a resolution recognizing the Asian American community’s celebration of Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse, after suspending the rules. A member spoke in support of the resolution, noting the cultural significance of Lunar New Year and extending House Asian Caucus greetings. The House then adopted several Committee on Rules reports extending reporting deadlines for multiple committees, including Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities; Education; Housing; Labor and Workforce Development; Municipalities and Regional Government; and Revenue. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 for two petitions, including one concerning the sale of parrots and another on consumer protections for low-value legal tender scarcity. The Committee on Steering, Policy, and Scheduling reported a slate of bills for House consideration, including measures on veteran property tax workoff amounts, infectious disease-related health impairment, retirement advisory quorum rules, senior property tax exemptions and caps, a Leominster civil service exemption, a Chelmsford bridge naming, and a Groton charter amendment; these were read, advanced to third reading, and ordered accordingly. The House enacted House No. 4360, amending the Agawam charter to strike a reference to the Board of Appeals, and House No. 4815, allowing Arlington to place a ballot question on increasing off-premises alcohol licenses. It also engrossed House No. 4389, waiving the maximum age requirement for a Boston police officer applicant, and House No. 4784, providing for a town administrator in Hopkinton. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned to meet in informal session.

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• Bridges. Bridges.
• </c><02:21:03.440><c> and</c> Taggart and Senators Bridges and Taggart and Senators Bridges and Kirkmyer
• Senator Bridges. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• </c><03:30:37.760><c> Senator</c><03:30:38.080><c> Bridges.
• Senator Bridges. Thank 16 is adopted. Senator Bridges.

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• Senate Bill 50 by Senator Fesi to designate a bridge in Terrebonne Parish as the L. Ward T.
• Memorial Bridge. I ask for your favorable passage. Members, you are voting.
• This is to give an update in regard to the bridges across the state.
• to maintain the bridge, the type of bridge, the parish it is located in, and the amount of funds to
• maintain the bridge.

Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149

Keywords: disclosure, local law, public notice, legislative transparency, Artists at the Capitol Day, art education, Louisiana Art Education Association, recognition, community engagement, House Resolution 247, HR247, Laura Lewis, birthday commendation, 104th birthday, centenarian, longevity, St. James Parish, Louisiana House of Representatives, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, ceremonial resolution

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• technology that already exists, and our goal with that is that if, you know, if you're crossing a bridge
• technology that already exists, and our goal with that is that if, you know, if you're crossing a bridge
• technology that already exists, and our goal with that is that if, you know, if you're crossing a bridge
• technology that already exists, and our goal with that is that if, you know, if you're crossing a bridge
• If we, you know, if you're crossing a bridge and a bridge that you bash out as you go past it, we're

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• The Bridge District is bigger than just baseball.
• I'm glad you're asking because this, the city and the Bridge District were the, or have been, the very
• You may have heard of the bridge dinner. That is a great example of his work.
• You may have heard of the bridge dinner. That is a great example of his work. Michael.
• You may have heard of the bridge dinner. That is a great example of his work.

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• many years is that you run into individuals from all sorts, and we want safe roads, we want good bridges
• back to the department about the conditions of those bridges.
• Road and bridge infrastructure, those types of technologies would, I would expect, be included in the
• Right now, I think the tribes, at least for some of them, are going after the Tribal Transportation Bridge
• Bridge Program money to be able to leverage the state investment.

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• We want good bridges. We want good signs. We want good striping.
• back data to the department about the conditions of those bridges.
• As technology improves and as we integrate that into our Road and Bridge Infrastructure, those types
• Right now, I think the tribes, at least for some of them are going after the Tribal Transportation Bridge
• at going after 25 million dollars from the federal government through the Bureau of Indian Affairs bridge

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• We've developed bridge courses.
• , issue emergency contracts for the repair of roadways and bridges. bridges damaged by the disaster.
• This included damage to signage, pavement, and bridges, with one bridge. a bridge on Ranch to Market
• TxDOT has cleared the debris and designed a new bridge.
• I think TxDOT is responsible for bridge inspections around the state for the other bridges and some of

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