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• And one day I was knocking on doors.
• We'll never forget Oyster Day.
• your faces that brightened everyone's day.
• Could we take House Resolution 393 by for the day or out of the block? No, by for the day, sorry.
• House Resolution 393 is by for the day without objection.

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• </c><00:24:27.039><c> balance</c> think it seeks a very careful balance think it seeks a very careful
• c> of</c><00:36:36.720><c> that</c><00:36:36.960><c> double</c> careful about sort of that double careful
• </c> be a great day. be a great day.
• ,</c><01:10:16.640><c> the</c> on the scene on your worst day, the on the scene on your worst day, the
• We are the people who take care of your children and teach them during the day.

Bills: SF0035 , SF0090 , SF0072

Committee: House Education

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• </c> operate the place on a day-to-day basis. operate the place on a day-to-day basis.
• </c> are not open 7 days a week. are not open 7 days a week. Thank<00:14:21.160><c> you.
• day, even the other day<00:18:01.200><c> when</c><00:18:01.600><c> we</c><00:18:01.720><c> talked</c
• I remember reading it the day of or the day after the event. And here it is again.
• I remember reading it the day of or the day after the event. And here it is again.

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

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• , back in the day, you know, I've been here 30 years.
• , back in the day, you know, I've been here 30 years.
• , back in the day, you know, I've been here 30 years.
• day, you know, I've been here 30 years.
• </c> definitely add a great level of of care definitely add a great level of of care and<00:20:54.799

Bills: HB161 , HB161

Committee: Senate Children and Youth Health

Keywords: building codes, standardization, commercial construction, architectural services, energy conservation, federal compliance, local governance, consumer protection, app store, age verification, parental consent, data protection, minors

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• </c><00:41:03.359><c> see</c> repost their positions for 60 days see repost their positions for 60 days
• </c> stressing out about pronouncing all day stressing out about pronouncing all day so<00:53:12.680>
• days in a single classroom.
• day day 51.72<01:24:21.800><c> of</c><01:24:21.960><c> those</c><01:24:22.199><c> absences</c><01:24
• every single day of a school year 165 every single day of a school year 165 days<01:46:46.119><c> at<

Committee: Senate Education Policy

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• to day: professors in the classroom, administrative staff.
• care for their child that night?
• But, you know, we really have to think about what we do every day.
• You are perfectly capable of applying to provide child care now.
• You are eligible for infant and toddler care. You're eligible for New Mexico Pre-K care.

Bills: SB37 , SB29

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

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• of the hearing date or if less than days of the hearing date or if less than 3<00:53:57.839><c> days
• , 3 days, 3 days.
• , 3 days, 3 days. 3 days, 3 days, 3 days.
• The 14-day hearing is where the details of care requirements will be presented and, in turn, prompts
• </c><01:33:51.760><c> about</c> showed that New Hampshire cared about showed that New Hampshire cared

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• Maybe 60, 90 days. We're not sure.
• You know, they know within two or three days, and I know these guys, they know within two or three days
• They're not tying them up for 30 days or 60 days or 90 days.
• Seven days? I mean, I would probably say like three days.
• Fourteen days is that they need short periods of time. So putting 14 days is an issue.

Bills: HB387 , HB388 , HB468 , HB548 , HB827 , HB848 , HB921 , HB924 , HB953

Committee: House Commerce

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• a group of kids would come in one day and then they would stay home the next day, which also gave special
• I think there's a certain time frame where they can only be there for seven days or 10 days.
• I don't have the days in there. A total... ...of that was about $85,000.
• Sleddy, with let's look at our environments and our continuum of care.
• I was under the impression we did it down to a day level.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then received a lengthy DPI presentation from Stanley Schauer on statewide reading and math assessment data for students with and without disabilities. He explained the assessment systems used over time, the absence of 2019-20 data, and how North Dakota’s standards are set by educators. Members asked about alternate assessments, cohort trends, the apparent drop in proficiency in higher grades, and the new NDA+ assessment. Schauer emphasized that the biggest pattern in the data was the relative stability of students with disabilities, the post-pandemic drop and partial recovery, and the need to focus on reducing the novice category. He also said the state plans to revisit high school standard setting and that future data could be broken out by program, disability category, and schools using science-of-math or other initiatives. Public testimony from special education staff suggested that the flat performance of students with disabilities during COVID likely reflected continued services and intensive supports, and committee members discussed whether the current disparity goal is realistic and whether growth measures would be more useful than simple proficiency buckets. After the presentation, the committee took a short break and then moved into discussion of special education funding models. Chair Richter said members should contact Schauer directly with ideas for additional data views and noted that the committee would continue its work on funding and possible model changes. Brandon Bomback of Grand Forks Public Schools began a presentation arguing that the special education funding formula, especially the weighting factor, should be reconsidered if the committee wants a system that better reflects accountability and student needs. He said his comments were based on the perspective of a larger district and focused on the special education weighting factor rather than other parts of the formula. The remainder of his presentation was not included in the excerpt.

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• Mr. uh Steven, would you take care of that, please? >> Thank you.
• I think we're probably either two or three of them taking care of it.
• I think we're who's taking care of it.
• </c> them taking care of it. them taking care of it.
• I mean, that's the consistent thing. >> They come in one day, you answer it the next day.

Summary: The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on March 9, 2026, with a quorum present in person and one commissioner participating from Florida. The meeting began with the swearing-in of new commissioner Joe Palumbo, who briefly introduced himself and his family and business background. The commission then approved the February 2, 2026 minutes and approved the staff budget report, with staff noting the office remained within spending parameters. Staff gave an update on the heavy workload from re-registration and reporting season, saying roughly 4,500 re-registrations and about 10,000 total forms had been processed. They credited the new online payment portal with reducing manual work and discussed ongoing LRC technology work to build a new system for desktop use, online re-registration, payment processing, and a searchable register. Commissioners asked about the timeline and current paper-based process; staff said the system is being built from scratch and that, for now, forms are still often downloaded, completed, emailed or mailed, and manually entered by staff. The commission also reviewed financial disclosure processing. Staff said all required disclosures had been received except one outstanding candidate filing, and that the candidate was still officially running, so notice was being sent by certified mail under the statute. Staff explained that their review is for completeness rather than audit-level accuracy, and that disclosures from legislators, candidates, and certain upper-management/LRC officials are posted for public access. The commission then discussed its informal advisory opinions, including how staff tracks and organizes them, and praised staff for quick turnaround before voting to enter executive session to discuss confidential complaints and informal opinions.

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• I look forward to the day when we move much further than this.
• We care.
• They'll be going overseas where they don't care about the environment.
• They don't care about the pollution. We do.
• Friday, February 13th, the 33rd Legislative Day. Senator Riccelli has moved.

Summary: The Senate considered and passed several bills, many of them after moving substitutes and suspending the rules to advance them directly to final passage. Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035, dealing with access to voting services for military, overseas, Native American, and disabled voters, was described as a civic engagement measure that would require county auditors and the Secretary of State to work with federally recognized tribes and explore a secure voting portal. Supporters emphasized outreach, access, and helping overseas and disabled voters; opponents raised concerns about online voting security, paper ballot integrity, and emerging technologies. The bill passed 38-19. Substitute Senate Bill 6034, which statutorily establishes the Governor’s Office on Indian Affairs, passed unanimously 49-0 after supporters said it would formally anchor an office that has existed for decades and better reflect the state’s government-to-government relationship with tribes. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6247, on school district financial management and training, also passed 49-0 after an amendment was adopted to delay implementation and clarify funding for training. Supporters said the bill would help school boards, superintendents, and ESDs identify districts sliding toward financial distress and improve fiscal oversight. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 5922, giving school districts more flexibility to transfer unused school bus depreciation funds when declining enrollment means replacement buses may not be needed, and Senate Bill 6278, requiring ongoing review of teacher and principal preparation programs so training better matches classroom needs; both passed with broad support. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6246, concerning emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the Climate Commitment Act, drew the most extended debate and passed 27-22 after a striking amendment was adopted and a proposed reporting amendment was rejected. Supporters said it creates a framework for future emissions allowance reductions while protecting jobs and competitiveness; opponents warned it would drive mills and other industrial employers out of Washington. The Senate also passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5906, the SAFE Act limiting ICE access to non-public areas of schools, colleges, health care facilities, daycares, and similar sites without a warrant, after adopting amendments related to model policies and union notification; supporters framed it as a safety and due process measure, while opponents called it an attempt to obstruct federal law enforcement. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5905, addressing PERS membership for certain port workers in federal railroad retirement plans, passed 49-0 as a technical pension fix.

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• SOMETHING THE LEGISLATURE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT. THIS IS FLAT-OUT UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
• SOMETHING THE LEGISLATURE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT. 60 PERCENT VOTED FOR A $15 MINIMUM WAGE.
• IF THEY WERE ACTIVELY TAKING CARE OF THAT MEMORIAL. >> ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS?
• STATUTE INSTALLMENTS ARE REMOVED AND REPLACED EVERY DAY. YOU WANT THEM PUT THEM IN MUSEUMS.
• WE DON'T CARE IF YOU ARE WHITE OR BROWN.

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• Yes, sorry, busy day. Good afternoon, Mr. Chair and members.
• Seeing none, we'll bring it back to the dais. Assemblymember Macedo.
• Seeing none, back to the dais. The members wish to speak on this. Mr. Hart.
• And we are seeing that escalation happen online and in person every day.
• day out to the support of the most fragile among us is honorable.

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard several bills focused on consumer transparency, environmental protection, education accountability, and privacy protections. AB 2143 by Assemblymember Irwin would prohibit online marketplaces from accepting payment for noxious weeds shipped into California; supporters said the bill would close an e-commerce loophole that helps spread invasive species, while TechNet opposed it unless clearer standards and safeguards were added. AB 1744 by Assemblymember Addis, the Clear Labels, Clear Seas Act, would bar sunscreen products containing chemical UV filters from being marketed as “reef safe” or similar claims; supporters, including a Sacramento high school eco club and Surfrider Foundation, said the bill would prevent misleading greenwashing, while the Personal Care Products Council expressed concern about implications for the safety of those ingredients. The committee also heard AB 1861 by Assemblymember Lackey, which would require the California Department of Education to maintain a public, searchable database of special education complaint decisions with personal information redacted. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency and help identify patterns of noncompliance affecting students with disabilities, while county education officials argued state resources should instead go toward filling special education vacancies. AB 2624 by Assemblymember Bonta would expand the Safe at Home address confidentiality program to immigrant service providers, employees, and volunteers and restrict online posting of their personal information when intended to threaten or intimidate; supporters described rising harassment, doxing, and threats against immigrant-serving organizations, while Assemblymember DeMaio raised First Amendment and public transparency concerns and Assemblymember Patterson questioned the bill’s limits on protest and publication. Because the committee initially lacked a quorum, several bills were heard and later voted on once quorum was established. Members generally praised the bills and, in some cases, requested to be added as coauthors. When votes were taken, AB 1861, AB 1744, AB 2143, and AB 2624 all passed out of committee, with AB 2624 receiving 11 aye votes and 2 no votes; the others were reported out on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes, sorry, busy day. Good afternoon, Mr. Chair and members.
• Seeing none, we'll bring it back to the dais. Assembly Member Macedo.
• Seeing none, back to the dais. Members wish to speak on this. Mr. Hart.
• Okay, that brings us to our final bill of the day.
• day out to the support of the most fragile among us is honorable.

Committee: House Privacy and Consumer Protection

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• And so one day you have status, one day you don't.
• A court decision gives you... ...And so one day you have status, one day you don't.
• Their worst day for the last several months was $67,000 in one day. That was their worst day.
• They don't care about it.
• They don't care about it.

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 197, which would require all private employers in Florida, regardless of size, to use E-Verify for new hires and eliminate the current exemption for businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The sponsor said the system is free, uses information already collected on I-9 forms, and helps employers confirm work authorization; supporters argued it simply enforces existing law and closes a gap in current requirements. Opponents, including labor and policy groups, said the bill would burden small businesses, could produce errors, and should be addressed through comprehensive federal immigration reform rather than state mandates. Members also raised concerns about implementation, enforcement, and potential impacts on workers and employers in industries such as agriculture, hospitality, and small business. The committee voted along party lines to report HB 197 favorably. The committee then received an update from the Florida Gaming Control Commission, beginning with new Executive Director Alana Zimmer and then Director of Gaming Enforcement Carl Harold. Zimmer outlined the commission’s structure, staffing, legal slot and card room locations, and the Seminole gaming compact, noting that changes in state law or court rulings could affect compact revenue. Members asked for additional information on salaries, commission vacancies, and how veterans’ organizations can determine whether gaming machines are legal. Harold described the commission’s enforcement work against illegal casinos, saying they are widespread, often exploit vulnerable patrons, and can be tied to organized crime, weapons, drugs, and other offenses. Harold reported thousands of complaints, more than 4,000 illegal slot machines seized, over 100 illegal casinos raided, millions in proceeds recovered, and numerous arrests and joint operations with other agencies. He said the main barriers are weak misdemeanor penalties and limited staffing, and requested two additional enforcement squads, one in southwest Florida and one in Jacksonville. Members questioned the cost of the request, storage of seized machines, coordination with local law enforcement, and how the public can report illegal gambling. The commission said it works with local agencies, has many MOUs, and directs the public to its website and law enforcement hotline for reporting.

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• </c> to find the funds at the end of the day to find the funds at the end of the day to<00:15:55.160>
• They can do whatever they care to do when they develop it right.
• They can do whatever they care to do when they develop it right.
• They can do whatever they care to do when they develop it right.
• They can do whatever they care to do when they develop it right.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

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• And that's something we all care about.
• That means I have the privilege of leading about 2,800 staff that manage the day-to-day operations of
• Are there any other impacts to your day-to-day operation as a result of, again, some of the intrusion
• Have a great day. To continue our work together. Thank you. Thank you, everyone. Have a great day.
• So in many places, they’re working six days a week.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Transportation

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held an informational hearing with invited testimony from MassDOT leadership, the MBTA, Massport, and the state’s Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office. MassDOT officials outlined work across highways, rail and transit, the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and aeronautics, emphasizing major capital spending, bridge and roadway programs, transit grants, rail expansion, airport safety, and modernization efforts. They highlighted Chapter 90 and municipal grant programs, the Compass Rail and West-East Rail efforts, RMV upgrades such as electronic titles and driver licensing systems, and aeronautics work on airport pavement, drones, and advanced air mobility. Committee members focused on safety, service access, and project implementation. Questions to MassDOT covered automated enforcement and rising roadway fatalities, the Allston multimodal project’s federal funding, Complete Streets access for rural communities, and South Coast Rail staffing and future electrification. The RMV was asked about the Work and Family Mobility Act, Real ID demand, and appointment access, especially in Metro West. Members also raised concerns about South Coast Rail operations, Keolis staffing, and whether the Stoughton route remains part of future plans; MassDOT and MBTA officials said they are working on staffing, service reliability, and long-term expansion, while noting that nothing is off the table for future rail improvements. MBTA General Manager Phil Eng reported progress including workforce growth, elimination of subway speed restrictions, expanded reduced-fare access, bus network redesign, South Coast Rail launch, and commuter rail signal upgrades. He said the agency is pursuing a new commuter rail operating contract designed to support future regional rail, electrification, and higher-frequency service, while maintaining service and workforce stability amid funding uncertainty. Members also asked about fare collection data privacy and the impact of state funding levels; Eng said the MBTA needs the governor’s proposed funding to preserve service and staffing, and that the fare system’s data are encrypted and handled through a secure vendor system. Massport CEO Rich Davey reported record activity at Logan, Worcester, and the cruise and maritime facilities, along with major capital and climate investments such as sustainable aviation fuel planning, shore power at Flynn Cruiseport, renewable diesel, and expanded ground transportation. He said Massport is planning for continued passenger growth and managing congestion through parking, HOV, and curbside changes, while monitoring federal policy, tariffs, and air traffic control staffing issues. Federal Funds Director Quentin Palfrey described the administration’s efforts to secure federal infrastructure dollars, citing about $9 billion in federal awards since the start of the administration, including major transportation grants for the Cape Cod Bridges, Allston, West-East Rail, North Station drawbridge replacement, roadway safety, and clean school buses. He warned that changing federal policies, grant delays, and possible future congressional actions create uncertainty, but said the office is working case-by-case with municipalities and agencies to protect awarded funds and find alternative financing where needed.

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• And the families left behind carry that loss every day.
• There's too many names on that monument outside that we pass by every day.
• There's too many names on that monument outside that we pass by every day.
• we experience this every day for the last 40 years we've been in business.
• or gender-affirming health care that is lawful here in the Commonwealth.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Transportation

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 31 bills covering driver privacy and data, distinctive license plates, public awareness signage, railroad safety, superload permitting, TNC/delivery data reporting, and MBTA safety measures. Chairs Jim Arciero and Brendan Crighton outlined the hearing process, and the committee heard testimony from state officials, advocates, family members of fallen officers and firefighters, transportation industry representatives, civil liberties groups, and others. No votes were taken during the hearing itself, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn. Several speakers supported bills creating a Blue Star Family license plate to honor families of fallen law enforcement officers, and a separate motorcycle plate for fallen firefighters. Colonel Jeffrey Noble and others from the Healey-Driscoll Administration and law enforcement groups said the plates would complement existing memorial practices and provide a lasting public tribute. Family members of officers killed in the line of duty gave emotional testimony in support, and Representative Steve Ultrino and Paul Jakes backed the firefighter memorial motorcycle plate as revenue-neutral, with proceeds supporting the fallen firefighter memorial. The committee also heard testimony on transportation policy and safety bills. Industry witnesses urged modernization of Massachusetts superload permitting rules, saying current requirements are slower and more expensive than neighboring states and delay public projects. Advocates supported a human trafficking awareness bill requiring hotline signage in transit facilities, a driver privacy bill limiting automatic license plate reader data retention and sharing, and a bill requiring two-person crews on freight trains and other railroad safety measures such as hotbox detectors and transportation for railroad employees. Senator John Keenan also testified for expanded naloxone availability in MBTA stations and said the MBTA had not fully complied with prior legislative directives.

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• , perhaps day and a half, depending again on the hearing today.
• , perhaps day and a half, depending again on the hearing today.
• , perhaps day and a half, depending again on the hearing today.
• And so this pilot is really about ensuring our home care and child care workers, who are predominantly
• schools within 60 days.

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• commercial animal Breeders or their subjects to this act in the animal shelter terms, etc., from 60 days
• to 90 days to ensure a higher rate of compliance with that.
• would Do you agree that if we have lawsuits as relates to employees at a particular company and the care
• Neighboring jurisdictions, and unfortunately, we have welfare places that are unable to take care of
• So, that being the case, can you understand why I'm trying to be as careful as I can on this decision

Bills: HB3419 , HB3624 , HB3748 , HB4335

Committee: Senate Local and County Government