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• Department of Housing and Community Department of Housing and Community Development,<00:09:11.920><c>
• </c> a mask and a citizen in the community a mask and a citizen in the community feels<00:20:49.840><
• My community is petrified.
• </c> situation that I have in my community situation that I have in my community right<01:29:02.719><
• . community. community. um<01:29:11.440><c> they're</c><01:29:11.840><c> petrified</c><01:29:12.400><

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, January 29, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate reconvened after a snow delay, heard an invocation from Reverend Scott Shelton, and conducted several floor introductions and recognitions, including birthday wishes for staff, a welcome for a temporary office staffer, recognition of the Center for Urban Families, and introduction of the week’s pages. The chamber then approved the prior journal and moved through bill and bond initiative readings, referring the listed measures to their standing committees or the capital budget subcommittee. The first substantive action was adoption of a favorable committee report on Senate Bill 17, an emergency bill authorizing the Baltimore City Board of Licensed Commissioners to issue a related event promoters permit for the CIAA tournament. The floor leader said the bill had no amendments, no fiscal impact, and no opposition in committee. The Senate adopted the report without objection and ordered the bill printed for third reading. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 1 from the Judicial Proceedings Committee, which would require the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to adopt a statewide policy on law enforcement face coverings, apply it to state, local, and federal officers in Maryland, and enforce violations through a civil citation and discipline. The committee report included two amendments: one technical and one making the policy statewide and preempting local policies. During extended debate, the bill’s sponsor argued that masks undermine transparency and trust and that the measure would create a uniform standard. A senator from Frederick County questioned whether the bill would effectively create a policy for federal agents without Maryland-specific training and raised concerns about enforcement, temporary detention, complaints, and possible conflicts with federal authority. The sponsor responded that officers would retain discretion, that the bill would be enforced through civil citations, and that similar civil enforcement mechanisms have been upheld in Maryland. No final vote on the amended report is shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• She thanked the chair. hardship we have uh as as the community hardship we have uh as as the community
• </c> responsibilities to local communities responsibilities to local communities and<01:19:42.239><c>
• </c> community we have a um large community community we have a um large community of<01:33:43.400><c
• </c><01:50:06.840><c> it's</c> collected and kept in communities it's collected and kept in communities
• > would</c> education would in that Community would education would in that Community would ably<04:20

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Education Funding Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 193, which limits the maximum credits per course eligible for the Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Program. Representative Ladd said the bill clarifies that eligible courses may not exceed four credits and was requested by the community college system. Representative Earth offered an amendment to make the bill effective on passage, which the committee adopted 18-0. The committee then approved HB 193 as amended by an 18-0 OTPA vote and placed it on the consent calendar. The committee next retained HB 295, concerning School Building Aid program funds, after Representative Spillsbury said the building aid bills were complex and needed more work. The motion to retain passed 18-0, with the chair explaining that retained bills can be revisited later and that related language could be moved among building aid bills. HB 354 was not acted on because the chair said the Department of Education and others had suggested possible changes that should be worked out first. HB 366, another school building aid bill, was also retained 18-0 for the same reasons as HB 295. The committee then considered HB 494, which funds the math learning communities program. Representative Earth offered an amendment to flat-fund the program, reducing the proposed increase by a net $50,000 and keeping funding at current levels for the biennium. After discussion about budget pressures and the program’s role in supporting math instruction and professional development, the amendment passed 18-0, and the bill as amended was approved 18-0 and placed on consent. Finally, the committee took up HB 515, which would repeal charter public school eligibility for state school building aid. Representative Popovici-Muller moved inexpedient to legislate, arguing charter schools should not be treated differently from other public schools, while Representatives Luno and Damon opposed the motion, saying charter schools differ in governance and financial risk and should not receive limited state building aid. The motion failed 10-8, so HB 515 was sent to the regular calendar. The committee assigned Representative Damon to the minority report and Representative Popovici-Muller to the majority report, with a noon deadline the next day. The committee then began HB 716, an appropriation for the dual and concurrent enrollment program. Representative Ladd described the program as a successful affordability measure that saves families money and supports college access. Representative Earth offered an amendment to flat-fund the program at current levels, reducing the proposed increase by $500,000 in each year of the biennium. Shannon Reed of the Community College System said the change could limit enrollment or the number of funded courses, though students could still take additional courses at their own expense. Representative Ladd explained the program’s tuition structure and said the funding would help meet demand; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 716.

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• </c> enforcement and the community. enforcement and the community.
• ><c> members,</c> These are neighbors, community members, These are neighbors, community members, that
• ,</c><01:33:49.440><c> and</c> petitions, communications, and petitions, communications, and announcements
• ,</c><01:45:03.000><c> organizations,</c> families, communities, organizations, families, communities
• </c> Kentucky families, community Kentucky families, community community-based<01:45:13.920><c> solutions

Keywords: 958, all

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• of this community to strongly oppose<00:19:26.120><c> hf233</c><00:19:27.120><c> and</c><00:19:27.799
• that's why I ran for Community that's why I ran for office<00:35:48.839><c> not</c><00:35:49.079><c>
• </c> floor we had overwhelming Community floor we had overwhelming Community Support<00:40:03.960><c>
• Um, so that's what the general consensus amongst the pediatrician community is.
• </c> and many um Minnesota um community and many um Minnesota um community members<01:20:33.960><c> housing

Bills: HF1233

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: women's athletics, gender, sports competition, Human Rights Act, biological sex, participation limits, 1183, house

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• The bill before us today provides our commonwealth and our communities with one more tool to prevent
• They focus on increasing functional skills, promoting wellness, and facilitating community integration
• These are not just victories on the track; they are triumphs of commitment, discipline, and community
• Additionally, recognizing that community health centers are on the front lines caring for the greatest
• But we will remain in constant communication. This is not a partisan issue.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up a series of resolutions and bills, beginning with unanimous adoption of resolutions congratulating two Eagle Scouts. It then advanced several local and special acts, including measures on Machado-Joseph disease awareness day, the Ipswich senior tax referral program, Swampscott conservation commission appointments, protections for individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs, continued employment in Brookfield, Marblehead parking fines, Natick’s home rule charter, and Boston affordable housing/branch library space. The chamber also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to committees. The Senate enacted House bills authorizing additional wine and malt beverage licenses in Lexington and a means-tested senior property tax exemption in Melrose. It also passed Senate Bill 2603 on affordable car rentals after adopting an amendment; supporters said the bill would reduce rental costs by changing Massachusetts’ rental car insurance rules to align with most other states. Senate Bill 1057 on fentanyl test strips was also passed to be engrossed after Senator Creem argued the bill would expand access to a low-cost overdose prevention tool and save lives. Senator Moore then spoke in support of expanding Nikki’s Law to cover MassHealth day habilitation programs, describing the bill as a needed protection for people with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. A major portion of the meeting focused on House 4530, a FY2025 supplemental appropriations bill providing $234 million for hospitals and community health centers. Senators discussed the Health Safety Net shortfall, rising health care costs, underinsurance, and federal reimbursement; Ways and Means explained that about $93 million was expected back in federal financial participation, making the net state cost about $140 million. The Senate also took up House 4531 on the 2026 state primary election date, rejecting an amendment before passing the bill to engrossment. The chamber later adopted emergency preambles for House 4530 and House 4531, and all three final bills—Machado-Joseph Disease Awareness Day, the supplemental budget, and the primary election date bill—were enacted and sent to the Governor. The Senate adjourned in memory of Ricardo Barbosa after a memorial statement by Senator Miranda.

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• But as you can do little quarter drives at your school, you can do it in your community.
• Let's bring that Liberty Bell to your community. Is that the last one? Oh, okay.
• You brought that historic Liberty Bell to your community. So does that answer your question?
• Okay, so now the Revolutionary Spud Community-to-Go Packs.
• I have the Revolutionary Spud community to go packs the packet for you.

Keywords: 989, all

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• She and her family have loved being a part of the Arizona community and all the beauty and activities
• She plays piano and volunteers in the musical theater community.
• he leads internal and external communications.
• It criminalizes communication itself.
• This bill is an attack on our community, and if the community needs to protect itself against our own

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Corinna Saldana. The chamber also received a proclamation honoring Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s centennial and a visit from university representatives, and briefly highlighted the House softball championship trophy. Early business included a motion to return SB 1113 to the Senate for further amendment and a motion to reject Senate amendments to HB 2133 and send it to conference committee. The House then considered a series of Senate bills in Committee of the Whole. Bills receiving due pass recommendations included SB 1038, SB 1042, SB 1133, SB 1327, SB 1431, and SB 1447. SB 1429 and SB 1566 were amended before receiving due pass recommendations. SB 1124, SB 1167, SB 1214, SB 1315, SB 1635, and SB 1763 were also amended and recommended for passage, while SB 1501 was retained on the calendar. Debate focused especially on SB 1327, concerning foreign funding and public universities, SB 1315, concerning school-law enforcement interoperability plans, and SB 1635, which opponents argued was overbroad and threatened speech and community safety efforts. After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House placed several bills on third reading and then passed SB 1067, SB 1160, SB 1235, SB 1620, and SB 1668. Recorded votes showed SB 1067 passed 1-0 with six not voting, SB 1160 passed 32-23 with five not voting, SB 1235 passed 45-10 with five not voting, SB 1620 passed 48-7 with five not voting, and SB 1668 passed 55-0 with five not voting. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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• Stopping drugs from coming into our communities is not doing that. Mr. Chair, to her point.
• Having witnessed recent DHS and ICE activities in states like Minnesota, where communities have been
• I have not communicated personally with... ...with them yet. This is not limited to Embry-Riddle.
• I put my boys to work; they serve their community.
• We're involved heavily in the community, especially for the ladies in the month of October.

Bills: HB2416 , HB2663 , HB2759 , HB2806

Committee: Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Keywords: border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, public safety, immigration, military leave, national guard, employment rights, paid leave, disaster response, veterans services, education programs, funding, appropriation, Yavapai county, lawful presence, public programs, verification

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• city of Phoenix, residents of Irish heritage have contributed to the growth and vitality of our community
• And whereas communities in Phoenix and around the world celebrate the legacy of Ireland's patron saint
• Communications from the Governor: Without objection, the following communications from the governor,
• Speaker, I report that the community of the whole be adopted. The measures be properly assigned.
• I think it's only going to be good for all of those communities, so for that I vote aye.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Next up: Community Corrections. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• If we want to flip to page eight in the packet for Community Corrections.
• The Community Corrections Division houses the community supervision and the community reentry center,
• all five community reentry centers that the Department of Correction operates.
• reentry centers. ...community reentry centers.

Keywords: 989, all

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• Chairman, members of the community. My name is Rosa Barraza.
• That stability ripples out to employers, local businesses, and entire communities.
• Estoy con la Partnership for Community Action.
• But many of them do open it up to the community as well.
• We brought the community together.

Bills: SB132 , SB241

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

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• The Home and Community Living Administration combines the functions of the former Aging and Long-Term
• Support Administration with the contracted home and community living program components of the former
• Rector, Assistant Secretary of the Home and Community Living Administration, DSHS, and O'Meara.
• HB 2455 is an investment in our young people, our communities, and our state's future. So sorry.
• Because of this, I've been able to focus on my health and giving back to the community.

Bills: HB2455 , HB2468 , HB2529

Committee: House Early Learning & Human Services

Keywords: housing assistance, youth, foster care, pilot program, social services, terminology correction, healthcare, regulatory compliance, department reorganization, Washington, DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, accountability board, oversight board, child welfare, juvenile rehabilitation, juvenile justice, early learning, family preservation, children and families

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• And we see this outside in our communities. And I just want us to lead on this.
• That is unfair for the community of voting New Mexico. I can go on and on.
• And instead of in these communities saying, ...with about five legislators.
• of their time and resources in, and those communities become forgotten.
• So we put communities, common communities or communities of interest together, where Rio Rancho has about

Bills: SR1 , SM1 , SM6

Committee: Senate Senate Rules

Keywords: alcohol consumption, Senate rules, legislative conduct, ethics, New Mexico Senate, redistricting, gerrymandering, election integrity, Congress, voter rights, political polarization, Nancy Lopez, Roswell bypass, US Highway 285, U.S. Highway 285, Highway 285 bypass, road naming, highway naming, memorial, transportation department

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• And so a lot of the folks in my community are enrolled Native American members.
• community.
• community.
• And thank you for all that you do for community, and thank you for coming.
• and also extend density in communities that are looking to add density.

Bills: HB2239 , HB2304 , HB2095 , HB2248

Committee: House Civil Rights & Judiciary

Keywords: interment, location choices, remains, Washingtonians, funeral services, condominium, housing, warranty, property rights, construction, public safety, vulnerable users, pedestrians, protected classes, transportation, corporate filings, secretary of state, business entity filings, annual reports, foreign corporation

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• WE CAN CONTINUE TO UPSCALE AND CONTINUED VERY SPECIFICALLY FILL THE NEEDS OF OUR PRIVATE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
• TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION AMONGST FLORIDA'S BUSINESS AND EDUCATION COMMUNITY
• AND WE CONTINUE WITH OUR COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS TO FLORIDIANS AS FOR THE FUNCTIONALITY FOR
• WE WORK WITH EACH OF THE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICES FOR EACH OF THE 21 LOCAL BOARDS, OUR COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR
• Weller: I THINK FROM THE REACH OFFICE PERSPECTIVE IT'S JUST WE NEED TO CONTINUE TO HAVE COMMUNICATION

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• We specialize in investing and developing in rural communities.
• So, rural communities are really our bread and butter.
• It is definitely a win for rural communities and, Mr.
• At least $70 million of investment in rural communities, not necessarily just Texas, but in rural communities
• It's in Texas, and it's coming for our communities.

Bills: HB446 , HB1609 , HB4443 , HB4464 , HB4735 , HB5476

Committee: House S/C on Workforce

Keywords: heat illness prevention, workplace safety, Texas Workforce Commission, advisory board, employee rights, administrative penalties, training requirements, employee training, occupational health, employer penalties, worker rights, heat illness, volunteer firefighter, volunteer emergency responder, emergency medical services volunteer, EMS volunteer, firefighter, fire department, emergency services, declared disaster

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• I'd like to thank the bill sponsor for being communicative with FACC on the bill.
• We have Floyd Self from Charter Communications, and you are speaking for the bill. Thank you, Mr.
• I'm Floyd Self on behalf of Charter Communications.
• If you're paying the communication services tax, that can be as much as 14% or more, depending upon where
• about phones in general, but then when we think about how we receive communication now in our homes

Summary: The Transportation Committee took up several bills and amendments related to traffic safety, utilities, schools, and motor vehicle administration. Senator Pizzo’s SB 1782, as amended, expanded reckless driving per se to include certain high-speed behaviors; the late amendment removed impound language but kept mandatory court appearance, and the bill was reported favorably. Senator McLean’s SB 818 on utility relocation was amended to include an important state interest finding; after testimony from county groups opposing the cost shift to local governments and Charter Communications supporting the bill, it was also reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1644 on emergency vehicles, after a delete-all amendment broadened warning-signal use for volunteer firefighters, medical staff, and related vehicles. Senator Trumbull’s SB 1348 on DHSMV services was amended to streamline local delivery of motor vehicle services and remove certain fines, waiting periods, and CDL retesting provisions; it passed favorably with support from Florida Tax Collectors. Senator McLean’s SB 1188 on local governing authorities and charter schools drew the most debate, with supporters arguing local governments were using traffic and site-plan rules to block charter schools and opponents warning the bill would tie the hands of local governments and create a blanket preemption; it was reported favorably. The committee then passed SB 636, which limits use of the far-left lane on high-speed roads except for passing, exiting, move-over compliance, or traffic conditions, and requires FDOT signage. Senator Arrington’s SB 1152 increased the Florida Wildflower specialty plate fee from $15 to $25 to raise more money for wildflower research and habitat programs; it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee unanimously recommended confirmation of multiple appointments to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Central Florida Expressway Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, and Florida Transportation Commission, and then adjourned.

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• communities often come to the local school board meetings, but not here.
• The rollout related to community schools probably could have been better.
• The rollout related to community schools probably could have been better.
• really hubs in a community, bringing in community resources, shared governance, shared leadership, you
• and voices of workers and communities on the ground.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• His commitment to within a community.
• </c> the Department of Housing and Community the Department of Housing and Community Development,<00:
• </c> many parts of our communities now. many parts of our communities now.
• Um communities.
• He was a shining light in the Easton High School community and communities beyond.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with 42 members present and a quorum, opened with an invocation by Pastor Jaylen Robinson, and recognized several guests and honorees. Early floor remarks included a welcome to students from Forest Oak Middle School, a young Senate shadow from Woodlawn High School, and guests from Charles H. Flowers High School. The chamber also noted a doctor of the day and announced that panoramic photos in the Senate lounge were available for order by March 27, with eye exams available in the State House. The main legislative business was Senate Bill 283, the President’s Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026. The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee presented 291 amendments, described as funding priorities for jobs, infrastructure, and reliability while staying within debt affordability limits. The amendments covered school construction, natural resources, higher education, housing, Maryland Environmental Service, miscellaneous grants, local Senate bond initiatives, jails and detention centers, and pre-authorizations for fiscal 2028. Four amendments were separated for individual roll calls: 30, 35, 46, and 241, all of which were adopted. The remaining committee amendments were adopted without objection, and the favorable committee report as amended was then taken up. During debate on the capital budget amendments, one senator raised concerns about the bill and the difficulty of tracking the amendments on the electronic system, prompting discussion about technical issues and the availability of the documents on the website and in paper form. The chair said the committee had been working on the bill for months and urged the body to proceed. A question was raised about Amendment 264, which deauthorized a Willing Helper Society renovation project in Charles County; the chair explained the money had not been spent, was about to expire, and was repurposed to a Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maryland project to keep the funding in Charles County.

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• </c> your communities. Thank you. your communities. Thank you.
• There are men like that in my community that are still with us.
• And so, um, you American community.
• They're just very valuable elements of our community.
• They're just very valuable elements of our community.

Keywords: 1183, house