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• is an act to amend Titles 15, 42, 44, and 37 relative to the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission
• and to provide legislative purpose definitions and decree the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission
• assault nurse examiners, to provide for the membership of the Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission
• United States, and the United States Department of Labor and United States Department of Homeland Security
• , and this redefines employer as the state of Louisiana, any office, department, agency, board, commission

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• But when it comes to veteran-related, military-related, they work directly with the Veterans Commission
• sponsored by or affiliated with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the Missouri Veterans Commission
• “Other organizations, including but not limited to the Missouri Veterans Commission, your local Veterans
• And I will file a complaint against you with the Missouri Human Rights Commission.”
• For example, let's say that there is another Social Security disability attorney out there who is representing

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first went into executive session, where it adopted a House Committee substitute combining House Bills 3078 and 2672 and voted the substitute do pass, with one no vote. It then separately voted House Bill 2362 and House Bill 2588 do pass, each by 16 ayes and one no. During the executive session, one member objected to the combined bill on constitutional equal-protection grounds, while another supported it as a benefit for veterans. In public hearing, Representative Stephanie Boykin presented House Bill 3280, which would create a Missouri specialty license plate for the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who previously qualified for a disabled veteran plate. She described it as a low-cost way to continue honoring a veteran’s service and family sacrifice. Committee members and a surviving spouse testified in strong support, emphasizing the recognition of spouses’ sacrifices and noting that similar plates exist in other states. No opposition was offered. The committee then heard House Bill 3029, sponsored by Representative Schulte, which would require disclosures and prohibit compensation for referrals in the business of advising or assisting with veterans’ benefits, with penalties for violations. Supporters, including a Missouri veterans service officer, argued the bill was needed to stop unaccredited “claim shark” companies from charging veterans for initial claims and using misleading social media advertising. Opponents, including a representative of Veterans Guardian and a VA-accredited attorney, argued the bill would restrict lawful private-sector assistance, reduce veterans’ choice, and should be narrowed to target bad actors while exempting accredited attorneys and referral arrangements. The hearing also included a presentation on the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program, which provides medals and certificates for veterans of major conflicts, and a presentation on MU Extension’s Veteran REEDS program, which uses literature and discussion to support veterans and first responders through community-based resilience work.

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• Yes, I know that we're spending an unprecedented amount of money towards food security.
• includes funds that have a million or more dollars in them to try to pull out all of the boards and commissions
• We have—we're pushing 300 boards and commissions, and a lot of those boards and commissions have 500,000
• Maybe they're getting the money and expending the money under these boards and commissions that existed

Keywords: 996, all

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• Chair calls Ed Johnson with Harris County ballot security and himself. Hello sir.
• With Harris County ballot security and yourself. Before. Hello sir.
• Chair calls Ed Johnson with the Harris County with Harris County Bout Security and self.
• The Harris County ballot security in itself. Welcome back, sir.
• Uh, Chair calls Ed Johnson with Harris County ballot security and self. Hello sir.

Bills: HB304

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: franchise tax credit, food desert, grocery store, healthy corner store, nutrition assistance, economic development, public health

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• Many of us share concerns about border security.
• So, working together in a cooperative fashion on border security and national security, we're all for
• President Trump ran on security. The American people voted for Trump to secure our borders.
• To both national security and the economy.
• They're the folks at the Social Security Administration who provide and deliver Social Security benefits

Committee: Senate Senate Budget

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• delivers essential relief at a time when the rising cost of living threatens their independence and security
• utilities, Gas company is obligated under its rules and regulations by the Utilities Transportation Commission
• It's a routine transaction cost already factored into every sale, far smaller than broker commissions
• It doesn't require first, last, security deposit, long credit histories, credit checks, rigid lease terms

Bills: HB2559 , HB2135 , HB2133 , HB2442

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: affordable housing, local government funding, housing programs, community development, financial assistance, adaptive housing, disabled veterans, tax preferences, housing affordability, retail sales tax, property tax, senior citizens, tax exemption, permanent legislation, local government, tax authority, sales tax, use tax, real estate excise tax, REET

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• We also pray for the safety and security of Israel and for all who seek peace.
• When you run for city commission, you think you're going to fix stop signs and potholes.
• Colleagues, please welcome in the East Gallery the Miami Beach Youth Commission.
• adults the ability to legally purchase firearms that are vital to their self-reliance and personal security

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum confirmed, and several recognitions, including a moment of silence for retired fire captain Bill Guston and a welcome for guests in the galleries. The Speaker then outlined the House’s budget approach, saying the proposed General Appropriations Act would be lower than both the governor’s proposal and last year’s budget, and announced plans to seek a permanent 0.75% reduction in the state sales tax. The chamber also received the governor’s veto message on portions of HB 5001 and began considering motions to restore several vetoed appropriations. Members unanimously reinstated funding for the Florida Senior Veterans and Crisis Fund, the Rockledge Advanced Water Treatment Phase 1 project, the automated staffing/time management system for the Department of Corrections, and the Baldwin sanitary sewer and water main replacement project. The House also adopted special order and GAA amendment-procedure reports. On the special order calendar, the chamber passed HB 289 on boating safety (“Lucy’s Law”), HB 735 on water access facilities, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates, CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, and CS/HB 157 on service of process, all by wide margins. The most debated measure was HB 6017, which would repeal Florida’s “free kill” law limiting wrongful-death damages in medical negligence cases. Supporters described the bill as a long-sought justice measure for families who lost adult children and were barred from suing, while opponents argued it was needed to provide accountability and fairness. The bill passed 104-6. The House then took up HB 759, which would lower the minimum age to purchase or transfer a firearm from 21 to 18. An amendment to keep the age at 21 was defeated, and debate featured strong arguments on both sides about constitutional rights, public safety, Parkland, military service, and data on youth violence; the transcript ends during continued debate on the bill, before final passage is shown.

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• if the pay is correct, if the journey to get that education is worth it in the end because it does secure
• if the pay is correct, if the journey to get that education is worth it in the end because it does secure
• In 2022, the Osceola County Commission decided to make the commitment to guarantee no out-of-pocket cost
• Schools, independent colleges and universities of Florida, and those institutions licensed by the Commission

Summary: The subcommittee began with an informal “college day” exercise in which members described what careers and colleges they would choose if starting over, often citing factors such as program reputation, location, cost, graduation rates, employment outcomes, and family or personal interests. Members mentioned a range of possible paths including law, aviation, education, construction management, psychology, social work, criminal justice, nursing, intelligence studies, and the arts. Several also highlighted the value of historically Black colleges and universities, dual enrollment, and career/technical education. The chair used the exercise to frame the meeting’s broader focus on Florida’s higher education pathways and student outcomes. Dr. Kathleen Plinsky of Valencia College then gave an overview of the Florida College System and Valencia’s role in it, emphasizing Florida’s statewide articulation and transfer framework, open-access mission, affordability, and workforce alignment. She described Valencia’s record enrollment, high retention, large share of first-generation and working students, and partnerships such as Direct Connect to UCF, Osceola Prosper, and Open Door grants for short-term training. Members asked about guaranteed transfer, apprenticeships, enrollment trends, student demographics, out-of-state residency, county scholarship costs, dual enrollment outcomes, and barriers to expanding career dual enrollment. Dr. Plinsky said the system supports transfer and acceleration well, but funding constraints limit growth in some areas; she also noted that dual enrollment participation is high and that Valencia’s affordability and student support efforts have driven recent enrollment gains. Dr. Jim Clark of Florida State University followed with an overview of the State University System, describing its governance, performance-based funding, low tuition, and strong graduation and research outcomes. He highlighted FSU’s enrollment, research profile, transfer student success, FSU Health, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, partnerships with K-12 schools and Tallahassee State College, and efforts to expand nursing and medical education to address workforce shortages. After the presentations, the committee heard from a panel on student acceleration and mobility: Shannon Mercer of the Department of Education explained the Office of Articulation, the statewide course numbering system, FASTER records, the 2+2 transfer model, specialized AA transfer degrees, and credit for industry certifications, military, medical, and law-enforcement training. Panelists from Kaiser University, Florida State University, and Pinellas County Schools described their institutions’ roles in transfer, advising, career pathways, apprenticeships, and dual enrollment. No formal votes or bills were taken up in the portion provided.

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• And depending, if the gun was used in the commission of a crime, then I don't think you should be able
• My family owns property in South Carolina, and we're responsible for securing the property.
• My family owns property in South Carolina, and we're responsible for securing the property and making
• And access to a secure voluntary storage option can make all the difference.
• Your yes vote secures that our officers and families would receive the same protection and benefits as

Summary: The Senate Public Safety Committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 647, which would clarify last year’s RV disposal pilot program for Los Angeles and Alameda counties so local agencies can remove abandoned, inoperable RVs more efficiently. Supporters, including a representative for Mayor Karen Bass, said the bill is needed to address public health, fire, sewage, and neighborhood safety hazards. Opponents argued the measure would be used to remove occupied RVs without adequate housing or service referrals and would harm vehicle residents. The committee later approved AB 647 on a do-pass motion to the Appropriations Committee. The committee also considered AB 1656, which would give judges discretion to delay human trafficking cases when the assigned prosecutor has another trial, preliminary hearing, or motion to suppress, with amendments limiting the continuance to one time and no more than 10 days. Supporters said the bill would help preserve vertical prosecution and trauma-informed continuity for survivors; opponents raised speedy-trial and due process concerns. After discussion about balancing victim continuity and constitutional rights, the committee passed AB 1656 as amended to the floor. AB 1917, a bill to require prosecutors to file a motion before reinstating charges dismissed at preliminary hearing, also drew support from public defenders and defense groups and opposition from district attorneys, who argued the bill used the wrong procedural mechanism. The author agreed to explore moving the process into the existing 995 framework, and the committee passed AB 1917 as amended to Appropriations. AB 2636 would require courts to consider possession of a loaded firearm when deciding whether a juvenile qualifies for deferred entry of judgment. Supporters, including probation and police chiefs, said the bill would add accountability for serious gun-related conduct while preserving rehabilitation options; opponents said it would reduce access to effective youth diversion and disproportionately affect Black and brown youth. The committee passed the bill to the floor. AB 1632, which would replace notarization with a penalty-of-perjury statement for 602 trespass authorization letters, was supported by cities and law enforcement as a way to reduce bureaucracy and help address trespass and vacant-property hazards, while opponents warned of abuse and Fourth Amendment concerns. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill to the floor. The hearing then moved on to AB 1974, a voluntary firearm safe-storage bill, with the author introducing the measure and witnesses from Pierce’s Pledge expected to testify.

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• in litigation and in other Commissions in litigation and in other legal<00:33:09.080><c> matters</c>
• </c> at the Public Utilities Commission at the Public Utilities Commission pursuant<00:37:03.560><c>
• needed to upgrade our primary server room in the Town Square Tower building, primarily to ensure a secure
• As you know, the state of Minnesota provides critical services every day for the security, benefit, and
• As you know, the state of Minnesota provides critical services every day for the security, benefit, and

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We're a union of over 18,500 state professionals across all agencies, boards, and commissions.
• </c><01:12:34.400><c> we</c> agencies boards and commissions we agencies boards and commissions we represent
• um as technology advisory Commission um as well<01:12:55.880><c> as</c><01:12:56.159><c> the</c><01:
• 13:46.280><c> around</c> state law and best practices around state law and best practices around security
• but to as it relates to security but to as it relates to accessibility<01:13:50.080><c> and</c><01:13

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Next we have the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission offering testimony and support.
• </c> have Hawaii Civil Rights Commission have Hawaii Civil Rights Commission offering<03:12:03.200><c
• Next, we have the Charter School Commission offering testimony and support in person.
• Commission has also um around this bill.
• Quick question for the commission.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Education met on February 17 and announced it would limit public testimony to one minute because more than a thousand testimonies were expected on one measure. The first bill heard was HB 1934, relating to the Imagination Library of Hawaii. The state librarian and Friends of the Library supported the bill, saying the program is a proven, cost-effective way to improve early literacy and should be expanded statewide for children ages 0 to 5. Friends of the Library said the current 50/50 match requirement would be too difficult to meet immediately and asked for state funding for the first few years to help launch the expansion. Testimony included eight supporters and one opponent, and members asked whether the proposal was an expansion of an existing program; the state librarian said it would expand service beyond currently targeted communities. The committee then heard HB 20004, which would extend the floating librarian pilot program. The state librarian, Department of Education, HSTA, and several individuals testified in support. Supporters said the program helps address staffing needs and improves student readiness, especially for college and information literacy. One retired community college librarian said school librarians help students prepare for college and are increasingly important in teaching critical evaluation of misinformation and AI-generated content. Members asked about implementation of the existing pilot, including recruitment of certified librarians for neighbor island and Oahu complex areas; DOE said those positions had been identified and recruitment was underway, and existing funds remained intact. The final major discussion was HB 2398, which clarifies the library system’s role in RNMSP-related projects and public library construction on or near school land. The state librarian and public library system supported the bill, while the Department of Education and Attorney General’s office raised concerns about vague language, especially the phrase “land controlled by the board,” and suggested amendments. In questioning, the state librarian explained that the bill was prompted by conflicts on shared or adjacent school/public library sites, including traffic, pickup and drop-off access, and other operational issues. DOE described significant disruption from one project’s traffic changes and said planning for such projects should involve early coordination and formal agreements. The state librarian responded that the new bill would clarify oversight and help avoid delays and disputes over property control and future renovations.

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• leadership as a commissioner of the Hampton Beach Village District, the Hampton Capital Improvement Commission
• c> member</c><00:14:18.759><c> the</c><00:14:18.880><c> Hampton</c><00:14:19.279><c> budget</c> commission
• member the Hampton budget commission member the Hampton budget committee<00:14:20.040><c> the</c><00
• to study the cost of special education, and if I know that 11 of the 15 members of this commission are
• to study the cost of special education, and if I know that 11 of the 15 members of this commission are

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I am also the chairman of the joint commission on employee classifications.
• Um, throughout the year that committee meets, or commission meets, and we look at changes requested by
• that we uh the boards and commissions that we uh oversee<00:26:45.279><c> um</c><00:26:45.760><c> in
• The ability to secure federal channels.
• The ability to secure additional<00:35:43.040><c> resources</c><00:35:43.440><c> at</c><00:35:43.680>

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c><00:22:34.480><c> Today</c><00:22:35.120><c> she</c> social security to get by.
• Today she social security to get by.
• titles in 2023, 2024, and now securing titles in 2023, 2024, and now 2025. 2025. 2025.
• </c><02:20:13.920><c> Again,</c><02:20:14.560><c> I</c> security of our communities.
• Again, I security of our communities.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Capital security, we've added some additional personnel, 10 from what you gave us last year.
• Uh, we have about 2,300 correctional officers, security staff.
• We use it twice a month from Social Security.
• Uh we have month from social security.
• </c><02:25:46.960><c> on</c> council and the oversight commission on council and the oversight commission

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• Sharon, Department of Agriculture Chair. >> Thank you. >> Security. >> It's a lot.
• </c> Agriculture and Bio Security. Agriculture and Bio Security.
• </c> Agriculture and Security. Agriculture and Security.
• . security. security.
• Security. Security. &gt;&gt; Thank<00:50:08.240><c> you</c><00:50:08.480><c> chair.

Bills: HB1602 , HB2246 , HB1707 , HB2216 , HB2594 , HB2595 , HB2155 , HB2113 , HB2207 , HB1832 , HB2015 , HB2152 , HB2548

Committee: House Agriculture & Food Systems

Keywords: agriculture, grant specialist, financial support, farmers, Hawaii, federal grants, grant administration, revolving fund, department of agriculture and biosecurity, grant compliance, transportation, reimbursement, food security, local production, sustainability, agricultural loans, financing, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii agriculture, loan portfolio

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• </c> on what commission, um, press releases. on what commission, um, press releases.
• Obviously with the security number.
• I thought the whole idea of a Real ID was for security.
• So, idea of a Real ID was for security.
• These are the security networks.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Wilford, also Senators Rodriguez and Cutter, concerning the continuation of the Public Utilities Commission
• Also, Representatives Brown and Tagert concerning the creation of a commission to study Medicaid and,
• Issue revenue bonds for the expenses of the enterprise, secured by revenue of the enterprise. 4.
• That the enterprise deems appropriate for the security of the holders of the bonds.
• Notwithstanding section 25-7-1018, the commission shall not adopt rules for the purposes of implementing

Keywords: 981, all

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• not the case anymore and that has been turned over to the unelected state PUC, Public Utilities Commission
• PUC, PUC, public<01:04:54.480><c> utilities</c><01:04:55.039><c> commission.
• And we have public utilities commission.
• I'm the executive director of Region 5 Development Commission.
• Uh, Ronald Wood with Legal Aid, and it's always an honor to be asked to address a legislative commission

Keywords: 1187, senate, all