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• filed a proposed SD1 that would demand that the administration follow court orders and the law in general
• filed a proposed SD1 that would demand that the administration follow court orders and the law in general
• filed a proposed SD1 that would demand that the administration follow court orders and the law in general
• </c><00:03:05.200><c> following</c><00:03:05.599><c> the</c> administrations in general following the
• administrations in general following the court<00:03:06.800><c> the</c><00:03:06.959><c> lawful</c><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 158, which had been amended from an automatic voter registration-related request to a resolution urging the administration to follow the law and comply with federal court orders. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, including from the League of Women Voters of Hawaii, the Democratic Party of Hawaii, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, Hawaii women lawyers, and others. One witness spoke against automatic voter registration, warning it could be exploited by bad actors, though the chair clarified that the amended resolution was focused on court orders rather than AVR. Members asked questions about whether states or Congress can enforce compliance with court orders and whether there were historical examples of presidents refusing to follow them. The response emphasized separation of powers, checks and balances, and the importance of state support for the rule of law. The committee then voted to accept the proposed SD1 for SCR 158; the measure passed with one no vote recorded from Senator Awa. The committee also took up SCR 154, a resolution supporting implementation of applicable United Nations Human Rights Council universal periodic review recommendations. No testimony was received on that measure, and it was deferred. In a later decision-making agenda item, the committee considered a measure directing the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to include circuit and district court facilities in planning new correctional centers and to establish a release procedure away from residential communities and public spaces; the committee recommended passage as amended, and the measure passed without objection.

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• House File 2543 be placed on the general register. Representative Breyer, to your bill.
• Representative Reier renews the motion that House File 2543 be placed in the general register.
• House File 2543 is placed on the general register. That correctly.
• House File 2543 is placed on the general register.
• General Counsel for the Secretary of State.

Bills: HF2543 , HF2566 , HF2627

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits

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• Doesn't look like it, so we'll move to member and general discussion.
• I know we have some general comments on the amendment.
• All right, we'll go forward to general comments.
• Now we are going to go to discussion on the general bill.
• Generally, those kinds of businesses are licensed under this program.

Bills: HF2784 , HF2785 , HF2778 , HF2281 , HF2576 , HF2280 , HF2579

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will develop a standardized AED sign for general use
• I can't speak specifically to their costs, but I'll give you a general idea.
• I will move that House File 2231 be recommended to pass and be referred to the general registry.
• Our district pays over a thousand dollars a month, money that comes from our already stretched general
• I move that House File 2231 be recommended to pass and be re-referred to the general register.

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• For generations, Florida has granted retirement credit to our wartime veterans. ...who have kept faith
• For generations, Florida has granted retirement credit to our wartime veterans.
• Denying this bill is to tell generations of veterans that their sacrifice mattered less, not because
• We are here to right a wrong, to ensure that every generation of patriots is given the credit and honor
• Let this generation of patriots be remembered and valued. Thank you.

Committee: Senate Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Summary: The Military and Veterans, Space, and Domestic Security Committee met with a quorum and heard several bills focused on veterans, military families, and aerospace. SB 684 by Sen. Avila would let certain Florida Retirement System members buy military wartime service credit under updated eligibility dates and expand the definition of wartime service to include recent operations such as New Dawn, Inherent Resolve, Freedom Sentinel, and Enduring Sentinel. Veterans and first responders testified in support, and senators said the bill corrects an outdated gap. The committee voted the bill favorably. The committee then took up SB 1528 by Sen. Collins on educational opportunities for military children. The bill strengthens coordination between school districts and military installations and requires DOE training modules for school staff working with military families. An amendment removing a sunset provision was adopted, and three Hillsborough County students who helped develop the idea testified in support, describing research on military-family school transitions and the need for staff training on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The committee reported the bill favorably as amended. SB 910 by Sen. Collins, on veterans benefit assistance, was amended and reported favorably. As amended, it allows veterans to work with professional claims advisors while adding consumer protections, including fee caps, bans on initial/nonrefundable and referral fees, required disclosures, and limits on use of veterans’ login credentials. Sen. Collins and others argued the federal VA claims process is too slow and confusing and that veterans need both help and safeguards. The committee also approved SB 1464 by Sen. Wright, which expands FDVA outreach through digital, print, social media, and in-person efforts and requires public events and annual reporting, and SB 1516 by Sen. Wright, which creates an international aerospace innovation fund administered by Space Florida to support partnerships with international aerospace companies. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned at the end of the meeting.

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• It is my honor to welcome US Army Brigadier General Joe E. Ramirez to the Capitol.
• General Ramirez distinguished himself through a 31 year military career.
• As the commandant, General Ramirez oversaw the largest collegiate corps of cadets outside of the three
• Behind me on the dais, we have General Joe E.
• The Texas green industry generates nearly $40 billion in economic output and supports over 250,000 jobs

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• I'm here to talk about House File 688, and I do want to say we would like to send this to the General
• I don't know if we had the path figured out, but General Register is where we like to send it, so it
• raise dogs for us but despite owning their home their HOA prohibited them from doing that based on general
• raise dogs for us but despite owning their home their HOA prohibited them from doing that based on general
• raise dogs for us but despite owning their home their HOA prohibited them from doing that based on general

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, generally speaking, that has not been an issue for us. Thank you. Thank you.
• and manage forest resources through a stewardship ethic to assure they are available for future generations
• And that's our target each year is about $7 million per year that we try to generate off of our state
• are just going to be able to increase to help offset some of that money that we won't be able to generate
• Are you generating enough money?

Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee met with a quorum and heard two Department of Agriculture presentations. First, the Director of Rural and Family Lands described the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, which buys development rights through perpetual conservation easements on private agricultural land to preserve farming, wildlife habitat, water resources, and open space while keeping land taxable and avoiding state maintenance costs. He said the program has expanded rapidly since 2023 through streamlined applications, templates, and an online portal, increasing acreage protected from about 66,000 acres through 2022 to more than 210,000 acres, with a higher share in the Florida wildlife corridor. He also said review times were reduced by more than 85 days and that projects under $5 million can move faster under statutory authority. The department is seeking $200 million in nonrecurring funding on top of $100 million recurring, citing 203 existing projects and 224 new applications totaling nearly $2 billion in estimated need. Members asked about the scientific ranking process, South Florida participation, project prioritization, maintenance responsibilities, and whether landowners can exit the program; staff said land remains privately owned, easements are in perpetuity, and partnerships and cost-sharing are prioritized. The committee then heard from the Florida Forest Service director, who outlined the agency’s dual mission of wildfire response and land management. He said the service responds to roughly 2,200 to 2,500 wildfires annually, manages 38 state forests and one ranch totaling more than 1.1 million acres, and receives about 15 million visitors each year. He highlighted the impact of Senate Bill 1638 gaming compact funds, which provided $32 million for land management, recreation, equipment, roads, invasive species control, habitat restoration, prescribed burning, reforestation, and staffing support. He said Florida leads the nation in prescribed fire, with 277,818 acres burned on state forests last year and 2.47 million acres burned statewide, and noted ongoing restoration work such as Picayune Strand. He also described challenges including aging equipment, deferred maintenance, contractor availability, and timber market instability caused by hurricanes and mill closures, and suggested longer-term funding and a higher capital asset allowance. Members discussed timber markets, public communication and marketing, recreation fees, and coordination with other agencies and FDOT. The meeting ended with the chair noting that next week’s meeting would report out agency conversations and budget recommendations, and the committee rose.

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• The road is generally speaking public.
• </c> a call to action and provides general a call to action and provides general marketing<01:23:15.520
• ,</c><01:31:06.000><c> but</c> directly to the revenue generated, but directly to the revenue generated
• </c> This is not a je general revenue stream. This is not a je general revenue stream.
• It's generated at the sawmill.

Committee: House Resources, Recreation and Development

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> are safe for the general are safe for the general public<00:34:38.879><c> thank</c><00:34:39.520
• In Claremont, I'd have to get my general manager because he's the one there.
• </c> so the person who is in generally so the person who is in generally desperate<02:35:13.319><c> need
• </c><06:25:00.080><c> fund</c> accepted W would go to the general fund accepted W would go to the general
• general general fund<06:26:29.280><c> and</c><06:26:29.718><c> we're</c><06:26:30.520><c> talking</c

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> specifically yes well rules in general specifically yes well rules in general in<00:36:51.960><c
• </c> was for the health safety and general was for the health safety and general welfare<01:10:07.199
• General welfare as we might be able to define general welfare specifically in this.
• </c> uses um that's to promote the general uses um that's to promote the general welfare<01:35:43.840
• </c><01:51:42.639><c> welfare</c> health safety and the general welfare health safety and the general

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><00:19:55.960><c> intentionally</c> that previous generations intentionally that previous generations
• <01:06:12.079><c> Health</c><01:06:12.440><c> care</c> General Health care General Health care costs<
• </c><01:08:47.839><c> premise</c> understanding that the general premise understanding that the general
• </c><04:16:30.359><c> more</c> and would that generate more and would that generate more words<04:16:
• If it changes, ... generate new paper work every week generate new paper work every week that's<05:14

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> lineage that now spans six Generations lineage that now spans six Generations her<02:21:11.840><
• The future generations of our great nation cannot afford to wait any longer.
• The future generations of our great nation cannot afford to wait any longer.
• </c> devastated communities for Generations devastated communities for Generations everyone<03:39:55.640
• I will say I was very glad to read the reports yesterday of our new Attorney General, Ms.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I think it's important to note, too, that we are generally there when we're doing that partnership that
• I think it's important to note, too, that we are generally there when we're doing that partnership that
• I'm the Senior Assistant Attorney General of the Charitable Trusts Section at the Attorney General's
• But I wanted to first start out by sharing with you some of the Attorney General laws and the Attorney
• That power has been given to the Attorney General.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Every right that we enjoy today exists because generations of brave individuals organized, advocated,
• Perhaps most importantly, Ballroom taught generations of LGBTQ people that authenticity is something
• Every right that we enjoy today exists because generations of brave individuals organized, advocated,
• That laid the groundwork for generations of progress.
• The celebrations that we enjoy today exist because previous generations did some of the...

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several Senate bills, notices for committee hearings, and a successful motion to suspend rules so ACA 20 could be taken up later in the week. The chamber also recognized former Assembly Member Christina Garcia and later moved into a Pride Month observance. The main ceremonial item was House Resolution 115 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward opened on the resolution, and multiple members from different caucuses spoke in support, highlighting Pride history, LGBTQ+ rights, and the contributions of LGBTQ Californians. Assembly Member DeMaio offered supportive remarks while noting policy differences, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 53 co-authors were added. The Assembly then held a Pride honoree ceremony recognizing 15 individuals and groups for contributions to the LGBTQ community. On the floor file, members also adopted several resolutions by voice vote after adding co-authors: ACR 187 on Men’s Mental Health Month, ACR 157 marking the 50th anniversary of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, ACR 222 declaring Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, and ACR 224 recognizing Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day. Each drew personal testimony from members about the underlying issues, including suicide prevention, caregiving and dementia, mining reclamation, and harms to youth from social media. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 46 on mental health diversion by a 51-1 vote, and later adopted the consent calendar 66-0. The House adjourned until June 25, 2026, at 9 a.m.

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• Every right that we enjoy today exists because generations of brave individuals organized, advocated,
• Perhaps most importantly, Ballroom taught generations of LGBTQ people that authenticity is something
• Perhaps, most importantly, Ballroom taught generations of LGBTQ people that authenticity is something
• I'm a very proud representative of the city of San Francisco, which for generations ...has for generations
• that we enjoy today exist because previous generations did some of the difficult work of standing up

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• with the difficult decision of diverting money from other public services or finding ways to stretch general
• It is anticipated that the revenues generated from the new sales tax that this measure would authorize
• Adding any general-purpose lanes or any other lanes.
• So as far as the whole process, we have got the attorney general, so the DOJ is involved, the district
• It also ensures that new requirements generally cannot be added late in the process unless there's a

Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of local government, housing, transportation, and public safety bills. Early items included SB 762, which would give certain local governments a voter-approved path to seek additional local sales tax authority to address fiscal pressures; SB 1400, which would modernize Alameda Health System governance and give Alameda County more flexibility and oversight; and SB 1408, which would authorize Contra Costa County to place a renewal of its transportation sales tax on the ballot. Supporters for those bills included local officials, county representatives, labor groups, fire and police organizations, and transit advocates, while no organized opposition was presented on those measures in committee. The committee also heard SB 1272, which would give homeowners more time to correct certain inherited code violations and allow an affidavit process for buyers who did not know about the violation at purchase. The bill drew support from the California Apartment Association and opposition from code enforcement and county groups, who argued it would reduce local enforcement discretion and create health and safety risks. After questions about disclosure and enforcement, the committee approved SB 1272 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations. SB 1055, dealing with procurement flexibility for Pajaro flood control and levee repairs, also passed as amended and was sent to Appropriations. Later, the committee approved SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner and create an independent medical examiner system. The author and supporters argued the change was needed for transparency and independence in in-custody death investigations, while opponents raised labor, cost, and governance concerns; some opposition was softened after the author agreed to employee-protection amendments. The committee also passed SB 1172, limiting consultant compensation and adding transparency rules for local tax-sharing agreements, and several housing bills from Senator Grayson: SB 1003 on pro-housing infrastructure financing districts, SB 1014 on early disclosure of infrastructure requirements for housing projects, and SB 1169 on extending tentative vesting map validity. The committee took votes on consent items and later add-ons, with most measures passing on bipartisan or unanimous votes and several being re-referred to Appropriations or Housing and Community Development as appropriate.

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• with the difficult decision of diverting money from other public services or finding ways to stretch general
• It is anticipated that the revenues generated from the new sales tax that this measure would authorize
• Adding any general-purpose lanes or any other lanes.
• So as far as the whole process, we have got the Attorney General, so the DOJ is involved, the district
• It also ensures that new requirements generally cannot be added late in the process unless there's a

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Plaquemines has produced severance taxes to the State General Fund and an enormous amount dating back
• And since that time period, Plaquemines has given about $2.7 billion into the State General Fund, just
• In the last five years, we average $65 million a year into the State General Fund. Excuse me. Sure.
• The state takes its state general fund down to somewhere between $79,000 and $100,000.
• If you go over the number of patients, what’s it going to do to the State General Fund there?

Committee: Senate Finance

Summary: The Finance Committee met on May 27, 2026, with six members present and took up a series of House bills, most of them dealing with education funding, criminal justice staffing, transportation, health care access, and economic development. HB 325 was reported favorably after testimony that it would expand TOPS eligibility by allowing dual-enrollment credits to satisfy eligibility criteria and by making part-time students eligible for TOPS Tech, with supporters saying the program has been underused and the change would help working students. HB 719 was amended and reported favorably to increase assistant district attorney positions in various judicial districts; the Louisiana District Attorneys Association said the changes were based on workload data and local input, and members discussed the need to coordinate any expansion with public defender funding. The committee also reported HB 749 favorably, which would move Louisiana’s 529 savings accounts to a more secure online platform after a cyber incident, and HB 1028 favorably, which concerns transportation reimbursement for providers and was described as already subject to appropriation. Several bills focused on food access and local economic development. HB 1222, the Grocery Initiative Act, was reported favorably to let LED use existing grant resources to map food deserts and develop a program, with members noting it could return for funding later if needed. HB 1194 was amended and reported favorably to define food deserts and direct the LSU AgCenter and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to identify and map them, with authors emphasizing it was a study and not a government-run grocery program. HB 755, which would create IDIQ contracting for architects and engineers on smaller state projects, was reported favorably with no fiscal impact. HB 823, a local diversion pilot for Orleans Parish, was also reported favorably after the fiscal note was revised to remove state impact and reflect only local costs. The committee spent substantial time on HB 488, a proposal from Plaquemines Parish to use severance-tax revenue to help buy out a private toll concession on the parish’s bridge. The author and local officials described severe toll burdens, economic harm to local businesses, and what they called an unfair contract, but members noted the bill was not funded and ultimately deferred it without a motion. HB 797, the Bayou Gold/Louisiana Sound Money Act, was amended to make implementation subject to appropriation and then reported favorably. The committee also took up HB 198, which would raise Medicaid reimbursement for ambulatory surgery centers for certain outpatient procedures; after extensive discussion about fiscal notes, access to care, and potential long-term savings, the bill was amended to narrow its scope and make implementation subject to appropriation, then reported favorably as amended. The meeting ended with the chair noting it would be the committee’s last meeting and asking members to spread the word.

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• This is relating to civil service exempt positions within the Department of Accounting and General Services
• </c><00:10:27.680><c> On</c> Accounting and General Services. On Accounting and General Services.
• and we're working off of SD2, is to prohibit certain harmful uses of realistic digital imitations generated
• and we're working off of SD2, is to prohibit certain harmful uses of realistic digital imitations generated
• for civil actions and civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated realistic

Bills: SB2876 , SB3253 , SB2125 , SB2781 , HB549 , HB1768 , SB2053 , SB2494 , SB2851 , SB3073 , HB1678 , HB1721 , HB2475 , HB2246 , HB1667 , HB1516 , SB2532 , SB3131 , SB3154 , HB2297 , HB1737 , SB2143 , SB2398 , SB2623 , HB1740 , HB1920 , HB1682 , SB2153 , SB3140 , HB1515 , SB2835 , HB2282 , SB3083 , SB2031 , SB2519 , SB2667 , SB2140 , SB2544 , SB2069 , SB2697 , SB874 , SB2043 , SB888 , SB2721 , HB2152 , HB1334 , HB2385 , HB1643 , HB2314 , HB1688 , HB1692 , SB2568 , SB2983 , SB2108 , SB3136 , HB1959 , SB3156 , HB1511 , HB1753 , HB1824 , HB2137 , HB1810 , HB2279 , HB2309 , HB1548 , HB2078 , HB2293 , SB3262 , SB2169 , SB2607 , SB2964 , SB3255 , HB2576 , HB1481 , HB1864 , HB1550 , SB2818 , SB3067 , SB2061 , HB1728 , HB1881 , HB2361 , HB2395 , HB1823 , SB2050 , SB2397 , SB2175 , SB2852 , SB847 , SB3001

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