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• You know, it breaks my heart even to come back here every day. I mean, I'm retired.
• When you think about, like, little fire ants, right, little fire ants have been here for 30 years and
• When you think about, like, little fire ants, right, little fire ants have been here for 30 years and
• When you think about, like, little fire ants, right, little fire ants have been here for 30 years and
• The coquí frogs will eat the fire ants. You got to eat them.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The purpose of a set out is IRS requires a bona fide break in service.
• The purpose of a set out is IRS requires a bona fide break in service.
• <00:10:40.640> in out is IRS requires a bonafide break in out is IRS requires a bonafide break
• That would violate the bona fide break in service rule from the IRS.
• That would violate the bona fide break-in-service rule from the IRS.

Keywords: Finance - Room 216, 2 February, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first heard a bill concerning tax increment financing (TIFs). The sponsor explained that the measure would not change the existing financing structure, but would add an optional arrangement cities could negotiate with developers: a revenue bond guaranteed by taxes generated from the development. The goal was to let developers guarantee the bond and access funds sooner on the front end of a project rather than waiting to see whether tax revenues meet projections. After no questions, the committee adopted a motion that the title was sufficient and reported the bill out do pass as a committee substitute. The next bill, Senate Bill 2873, came from the Department of Revenue and dealt with enforcement of the state’s vape registry law. The sponsor said the bill fills a gap left by prior legislation by creating a statutory forfeiture process for seized products valued at $20,000 or less, including notice, a right to contest, and rules for disposition of forfeited property. The committee then moved the bill title sufficient and do pass, and it was reported out. Senate Bill 2894 addressed local improvement projects funded in 2021 through 2024 that had not been executed or had unspent money remaining. The bill would require return of certain funds after a memorandum of understanding was not signed or after three years with unspent balances, require remittance of unspent interest, allow withholding of some city diversion or state aid road funds for noncompliance, and require periodic status reports to the Legislative Budget Office. The sponsor also offered an amendment giving entities 60 days from the bill’s effective date to request a one-time six-month extension; the amendment and the bill both received favorable votes and were reported out. Senate Bill 2910 would require employers in the PERS system to settle the books if a unit of government or other employer terminates participation. Senate Bill 2911 proposed a new return-to-work option for PERS retirees, shortening the separation period from 90 days to 30 days and allowing certain retirees to return to public employment at up to 80% of the stated salary, with employer-paid retirement contributions and possible health insurance support. The sponsor said the bill would exclude elected officials, K-12 superintendents, and IHL/community college administrators, and he discussed the bill’s expected effect on PERS funding with questions from members about actuarial impact and whether the proposal would affect existing retirement rules. Both bills were discussed but the transcript excerpt does not show final committee action on Senate Bill 2911.

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• HIRE shared with us that 158 fires total, with 44 being lithium battery related.
• > and<00:09:45.680> explosions battery related fires and explosions battery related fires
• When these devices are thrown into our waste management stream, they're causing fire hazards.
• When these um devices are fire hazards.
• development activities without breaking development activities without breaking the<01:10:11.440

Bills: HB1924, HB2121, HB1928, HB1979, HB1650, HB1543, HB1981, HB1982

Keywords: mattress recycling, waste management, producer responsibility, environmental health, steafardship program, electronic cigarettes, disposable devices, environmental protection, plastic pollution, lithium batteries, pollution control, public health, deposit beverage container, bottle bill, container deposit law, container redemption, recycling refund, extended producer responsibility, EPR, deposit return system

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to waste, recycling, and environmental review. On HB 1924, which would establish a mattress stewardship program, the Department of Health said it stood on written testimony and offered comments, while Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and one individual supported the bill and the International Sleep Products Association opposed it. No questions were raised and the committee moved on. A large portion of the hearing focused on HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale of disposable vapes in Hawaii. The Department of Health supported the measure but suggested the bill may be better placed in a different part of state law because the cited waste-management section regulates products after consumption, while still praising the effort to remove disposable vapes from the market and environment. Testimony in strong support came from the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii Youth Council, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii COPD Coalition, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, the City and County of Honolulu, and many individuals; supporters emphasized youth vaping, toxic waste, lithium battery fire risks, and environmental harm. There was at least one opposing individual and the International Sleep Products Association was listed in opposition. The committee noted there were many written testimonies and no immediate vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 1928 on the deposit beverage container recycling program. The Department of Health stood on written testimony. The Solid Waste Task Force of Hawaii Environmental Change Agents and Upstream supported the bill but urged amendments to better integrate reuse and reusables, strengthen enforcement, clarify definitions, and protect existing redemption centers. The Hawaii Food Industry Association supported the concept of a backdrop program but preferred strengthening the existing program and raised concerns about undefined fees, existing infrastructure, and future audit costs. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the bill, and the chair said the measure needs work and that decision-making would occur in a few days. Finally, the committee took up HB 979 on environmental review and HB 1650 on environmental assessments. For HB 979, OPSD offered amendments, HCDA supported the bill but suggested clarifying the affordable-housing definition, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative supported it, and Earthjustice was asked about the court process for environmental challenges; the chair asked about shortening the challenge period and the relationship between environmental court, the intermediate court of appeals, and the Supreme Court. For HB 1650, OPSD and the State Historic Preservation Division stood on written testimony, OHA asked to retain historic sites, and several groups and individuals testified in support or opposition. Opponents argued that removing Wiki special district and historic sites from Chapter 343 trigger language would weaken environmental review and risk impacts to iwi kūpuna and historic resources.

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• Fire away. There you go. >> Excellent. Fire away. There you go.
• over 8 million on outofstate fire crews. over 8 million on outofstate fire crews.
• It's the difference between the fire being a day fire or a two-day fire or a two-week fire.
• fire or two-day fire or a two week fire. fire or two-day fire or a two week fire.
• actually been on these fires. actually been on these fires. I<01:33:39.840> have.

Keywords: 916, all

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• So, let's just kind of break this down.
• Who owns the fire trucks?
• I think we have the county fire challenge, the fire EMS channel in there, which is also a contributing
• Break here and get caught up on life, and the bathroom breaks, and take a quick snack or something.
• In my world, when my local fire chief is out fighting fire and he's carrying five devices while he's

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• So let's just kind of break this down.
• And again, we'll break down the timeline in just a second.
• Who owns the fire trucks? The Texas A&M...
• I think we have the county fire channel and fire EMS channel in there, which is also a contributing factor
• In my world, when my local fire chief is out fighting fire and he's carrying five devices while he's

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• So, during summer breaks, kiddos have access to lunch To food during summer breaks.
• They would need to do Some fixing to the roads because of fires.
• Fracking is something different because you're breaking the rock.
• Of course, New Mexico's second largest fire was the Black Fire down close To our region.
• And The fire didn't get as hot as the Hermit's Peak fire.

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• Fire Protection Association's Hydrogen Technologies Code and provides ongoing training to local fire
• high fire.
• But, instead, are updated roughly every few years or when a major fire breaks out, such as the Camp Fires
• or Palisades Fires.
• I'm here today on behalf of the California Fire Chiefs Association and the Fire Districts Association

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• There's a crack or there's a break and the glass shatters. Then reality sets in.
• Our goal is to break ground December 1. Of 2025.
• I'm from a coal-fired power plant family.
• We had the, have the cleanest coal-fired power plants and gas power plants in the world.
• So the the coal fired power plants at, at Escalante came on, our rates went up 33%.

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• have got ejected because I hit two unsportsmanlike penalty calls, and now there's actually brawls breaking
• Kind of break that down. What's missing? You're talking about mental health, but what's missing?
• Kind of break that down. What's missing? You're talking about mental health, but what's missing?
• “Kind of break that down. What’s missing? You’re talking about mental health, but what’s missing?
• , you're talking about... ...you when you see some of the buyout clauses for coaches that get fired,

Summary: The Education Pre-K through 12 Committee heard a presentation from Florida High School Athletic Association Executive Director Craig Damon, joined by student athletes Sydney Daniel and Taylor White. The students spoke about the value of education-based athletics, leadership, and the need for safe, equitable opportunities. Damon then discussed FHSAA issues including rising sportsmanship problems, ejections, violent incidents, recruiting allegations, transfers, mental health pressures on student athletes, and the need for qualified coaches. He said the association tries to be proactive, work with schools on discipline, and emphasize that school changes should be for academic reasons rather than athletics. Senators asked about mental health, transfer rules, and a recent Jacksonville incident; Damon explained the current transfer exceptions and said the association lacked authority over the Jacksonville football game because the schools were not in FHSAA football. The committee then heard a panel on high school coaches’ compensation led by Florida Coaches Coalition Executive Director Dr. Andrew Ramgett, with Coach Mike Hickman, Coach Charlie Ward, and superintendents from Okaloosa and Walton counties. Ramgett argued that coaching supplements are outdated, have not kept pace with the expanding year-round demands of coaching, and amount to very low hourly pay in many sports. He also said Florida’s restrictions on booster club funding and minimal certification requirements contribute to turnover and difficulty retaining qualified coaches. Hickman and Ward described coaching as a demanding, year-round profession that affects students beyond athletics, including academics and mental health. The superintendents said they value coaches but must balance compensation against limited district funds and other staffing needs; one noted Walton County uses a dedicated administrative lane for football coaching and athletic administration. Senators discussed whether booster club funding should be allowed, whether compensation should be tied to performance, and whether any increase in base student allocation would actually reach coaches. Public commenters, including Florida Athletic Coaches Association Executive Director Shelton Cruz and former coach Tyrone McGriff, urged support for coaches and emphasized their broader impact on students’ lives and school safety. At the end of the meeting, the committee took up confirmation hearings for appointments on tabs 3 through 6 and, with no appearance forms filed, voted unanimously to recommend confirmation. Senator Burgess then moved to adjourn, and the committee concluded the meeting.

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• <00:14:39.360> When<00:14:39.480> a understand how it can break down.
• When a understand how it can break down.
• So, I can't break it down by city or to.
• This is an effort to break the fourth wall of political theater.
• um when you get double the rate of fire um when you get double the rate of fire because<01:23:14.880

Bills: HF2354, HF3407, HF4359, HF4192, HF3356, HF3695, HF1597, HF3155, HF3871, HF4437, HF4446, HF3990

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints

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• We've passed a tipping point in terms of fire.
• We think Cal Fire is very important to the state of California, and many of us expressed a desire to
• ensure Cal Fire remains part of the general fund budget, where we believe it belongs, because it is an
• We know that we have many individuals who are doing back-breaking work.
• . work on a local fire station issue in Oakland, super grateful.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I'm the Harris County Fire Marshal.
• They fund the fire departments. I'm a huge fan of the fire department.
• Fire Marshal, correct? Yes, sir, the Harris County Fire Marshal, yes, sir. For the county?
• Okay, so if there's a car fire, and I wanted to make sure that makes this clear, there's a car fire.
• fire marshal.

Bills: HB2065, HB2462, HB2621, HB3187, HB3539, HB3563, HB3726, HB4164, HB4207, HB4368, HB4706, HB4916, HB4950, HB4967, HB5177, HB4429, HB5597

Keywords: commercial vehicles, parking regulations, residential areas, local governance, land use, traffic safety, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, regional transportation, mobility program, sales tax, public infrastructure, local government

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• A cycle that's hard to break.
• Chiefs Association, the Minnesota Fire Chiefs Association, the Minnesota Fire<01:02:29.640> Department
• Fire Department Association and Minfire. Fire Department Association and Minfire.
• Paul Fire Department and Maple Grove Fire Department.
• After this is done, we'll take a short break for lunch.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• relief to fires, in addition to other fires that have already been exempt.
• So in 2018, there were the Camp Woolsey and Hill fires and the Carr fire. Okay, yes.
• August, the Dixie, the Lightning, the Complex, and the Creek Fire.
• Cal Fire uses for those extraordinary catastrophic wildfires.
• In other words, what are the tax breaks that we give to corporations?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• He traveled there himself to push his views and pour fuel on the fire of a measles outbreak that began
• I will commit to not firing anybody who's doing their job. For your political agenda or Mr.
• There has been a request from several quarters for a quick restroom break.
• Kennedy, you have said that you want to give infectious diseases a break for about eight years.
• Kennedy, do you intend to give research on bird flu a break?

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• But if someone is breaking into your house and they're kicking in the... I think a general rule.
• But if someone is breaking into your house and they're kicking the door down and they're not saying who
• they are, do you fire or not fire?
• shots into the people trying to break down their door, and then the police returned fire.
• And of course, HPD said, hey, they fired at us. But how would they know that it's the police?

Bills: HB115

Keywords: public funds, lobbying, political subdivision, government spending, transparency, HB 115, taxpayer-funded lobbying, local government lobbying, county association dues, municipal lobbying, lobbyist registration, Chapter 305, Government Code Section 556.0056, Local Government Code Section 89.002, county government, city government, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, state association of counties, sheriffs association

Summary: The Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence reconvened with a quorum present and announced it would likely not vote that night because of confusion over the bill list; members were told a definitive list would be circulated the next morning and a formal meeting would be scheduled later. The chair then heard a series of bills, generally taking testimony and leaving each pending without action. House Bill 1847 would set maximum caseload standards for private attorneys handling indigent criminal appointments through the Texas Indigent Defense Commission; House Bill 2417 would expand compensation eligibility for some wrongfully imprisoned people; House Bill 2813 would require earlier and more specific victim notice of scheduled court proceedings; and House Bill 2309 would expand state and local authority in certain civil asset forfeiture cases involving human trafficking, health care fraud, and organized crime. Each bill was laid out by its author or a member, with no opposition witnesses registered, and each was left pending. The committee also heard House Bill 4733, which would require sealing records for people acquitted of charges when they were not convicted on the related allegation; House Bill 2328, which would modernize expunction service by encouraging electronic notice, setting a standardized fee when electronic service is unavailable, extending clerk retention of expunction orders, and preserving certain mental health commitment orders; and House Bill 115, which would revise Texas’s “junk science” post-conviction writ law by providing counsel, changing the relief standard, requiring written decisions, and easing procedural barriers. Testimony on HB 2328 was mixed: county clerks supported the bill as a cost-saving modernization, while legal advocates warned that permanent retention of expunction orders could undermine true expunction and create privacy risks. HB 115 drew support from innocence and defense organizations, with some concern about a provision affecting subsequent writs. All were left pending after testimony. Later, the committee heard House Bill 2046, which would allow affirmative family-violence findings for any Penal Code offense rather than only Title V offenses; testimony from a Dallas County prosecutor and a committee member emphasized that family violence can involve arson, burglary, fraud, and other non-Title V conduct, and the bill was left pending. House Bill 1765 would tighten restrictions on no-knock warrants by requiring higher-level approval, judicial review, and identifiable officers; members discussed the dangers highlighted by the Harding Street raid and similar incidents, and the bill was also left pending. The meeting ended with the chair noting that some bills had been removed from the agenda at the author’s request and that members should be prepared to finalize the vote list the next day.

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• Morris and his moral clarity, his prophetic witness, his fire for justice, and his habit of breaking
• Morris and his moral clarity, his prophetic witness, his fire for justice, and his habit of breaking
• Morris and his moral clarity, his prophetic witness, his fire for justice, and his habit of breaking
• Morris and his moral clarity, his prophetic witness, his fire for justice, and his habit of breaking
• Morris and his moral clarity, his prophetic witness, his fire for justice, and his habit of breaking

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• the law when I stood in the same because some people break the law when I stood in the same committee
• It blows out of garbage cans and it breaks into tons of little pieces that are impossible to pick up.
• 2023, the incinerator in the city of the route, which is in Miami-Dade County, was closed after a fire
• The fire raged for several weeks coming in and out numerous times uncontrollably.
• because of that, the ash because of whatever was in the air because of the fire.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• What we're hoping to do is to break even the first few years.
• Because then you're able to, what we call, break bulk.
• They want to make a living; they're leaving for wildland fire. So that zaps. I'm not an EMT.
• Or require their firefighters to have EMT degrees would be eligible for this tax break.
• departments and fund EMTs within the fire department.