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• Rose Kuhn Lily Eubanks, Craig Cranston, Fendi and Carrington Nancy commend of Color.
• And we live in a world where 2 little babies, one of him never got to celebrate their first birthday

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Happy birthday to you. >> Happy birthday, dear... >> Happy birthday [singing] to you.
• </c> also have uh a birthday to announce. also have uh a birthday to announce.
• </c><00:37:48.160><c> So,</c> birthday was over the weekend. So, birthday was over the weekend.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Happy birthday to you. &gt;&gt; Happy birthday to you.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Happy birthday to you. &gt;&gt; Happy birthday to you.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Babies did not live to see their first birthday.
• There live to see their first birthday.
• Willis has lived a life of birthday. Mr.
• Willis, for 99th birth birthday, Mr.
• Police Week, I rise to commend the Police Week, I rise to commend the bravery<06:51:10.558><c> of</c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• When you make dinner for your family or cut a cake on someone's birthday, should you or your...
• ><c> someone's</c> your family or cut a cake on someone's your family or cut a cake on someone's birthday
• 13.920><c> should</c><00:11:14.240><c> you</c><00:11:14.880><c> or</c><00:11:15.120><c> your</c> Birthday
• One of the things that I did was commend them for answering the call to serve and their willingness to
• </c><01:46:55.280><c> them</c> the things that I did was commend them the things that I did was commend

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on Senate Bill 433, which would restrict the carrying of “bladed weapons” and related items. The Office of the Public Defender, Honolulu Police Department, the Hawaii Firearms Coalition, Knife Rights, and many individual testifiers opposed the bill, arguing it is overbroad, vague, and likely unconstitutional. Common concerns were that the term “bladed weapon” could sweep in ordinary tools such as pocketknives, Leathermans, multi-tools, fishing and camping gear, and items used by farmers, ranchers, hunters, divers, and martial arts practitioners. Several speakers also warned that the bill could burden lawful self-defense and create an affirmative-defense scheme that shifts costs and proof burdens onto defendants. Supporters and opponents alike focused on the need for a clearer definition, with HPD saying a narrower definition would help distinguish ordinary tools from dangerous weapons used in assaults. Opponents repeatedly urged the committee to defer or kill the measure, citing pending and related court cases and the risk of new constitutional challenges. Some testifiers tied the bill to Native Hawaiian gathering rights and subsistence practices, saying it would interfere with hunting, fishing, and food gathering, while others argued it would do little to deter criminals and instead penalize law-abiding residents and visitors. After finishing testimony on SB 433, the committee moved on to Senate Bill 2575 relating to firearms. The transcript shows the start of that item with the Office of the Public Defender and other agencies being called, but no substantive testimony or action on SB 2575 is included before the excerpt ends. No votes or final committee actions are reflected in the portion provided.

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• events that the executive branch does for every event you can possibly think of, you know, from the birthdays
• proclamation that the governor shall do for Gold Star Mother's Day, in the section that deals with the birthdays
• different events that the executive branch does for every event you can possibly think of, from the birthdays
• You know, from the birthdays of all of our military branches, the governor does the proclamation for
• I think more detailed fiscal analysis also would be very, very commendable, but it’s just unworkable

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 118 in executive session and adopted Amendment 0882H, which would remove the House and Senate members from the Child Care Commission while leaving the commission in place. Members said the amendment was a continuation of earlier committee discussion and supported it as a needed change. The committee then voted 12-0 to recommend ought to pass as amended, and HB 118 was placed on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 142, dealing with Gold Star Mother’s Day. The sponsor explained that the bill was unnecessary because existing statute already directs the governor to issue a proclamation for Gold Star Mother’s Day and to urge appropriate observance, including flag-related ceremonies. Several members discussed how to ensure the proclamation and flag observance would happen and whether the committee report should note the existing statute. Other members said they would oppose killing the bill because the recognition was important. The committee voted 9-3 to table/ITL the bill, and HB 142 was declared inexpedient to legislate. The final major item was a public hearing on a non-germane amendment to House Bill 456, with a related draft amendment also discussed. The sponsor said the amendment would raise the annual membership allowance from $20 to $75, rename fees as dues, prohibit dues from being used to pay lobbyists, require NHMA dues to be brought before voters as a separate warrant article for transparency, and require separate accounting so lobbying funds are not co-mingled with other funds. Supporters said the goal was to keep taxpayer-derived money from funding lobbying while preserving non-lobbying services such as legal advice and training. Opponents argued the proposal was an overreach and would micromanage local towns. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• That's his birthday.
• That's his<02:11:00.960><c> birthday.
• That</c><02:11:01.840><c> happens</c><02:11:02.079><c> to</c><02:11:02.239><c> coincide</c> his birthday
• That happens to coincide his birthday.
• I commend Representative Moran abroad.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Dr.
• Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Dr.
• I want to commend service to our nation.
• I commend Representative Pallone for his work on this legislation.
• ><c> and</c> commend Representatives Carbajal and commend Representatives Carbajal and Valido<05:38:10.320

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I commend the chair and committee staff for their work and thoughtful analysis of this bill.
• He died in his bedroom less than two weeks after his 16th birthday.
• His birthday balloons were still up in his room.
• First of all, I want to commend the author and certainly those providing testimony.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• happy birthday to Ellen Trox Claire?
• OK, my birthday twin. Happy birthday, Representative Spiller. Chair Mr. Manuel. One. It's off? OK.
• Members, today we have another birthday, a lot of birthdays today.
• Happy birthday to her.
• Of George Washington's birthday.

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• So will y'all join me in saying happy birthday to Ellen Troxler. Thank you.
• Okay, my birthday twin. Happy birthday, Representative Spiller. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
• birthday Tony.
• Members, today we have another birthday, a lot of birthdays today.
• Happy birthday to her. Thank you. Thank you.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Happy birthday. Members, any further introductions?
• Happy birthday. Members, any further introductions?
• Happy birthday. Members, any further introductions?
• Happy birthday. Members, any further introductions?
• yesterday which is celebrated a birthday yesterday which is why<00:20:37.480><c> he</c><00:20:37.559

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I would like to wish our Senate minority leader a very special happy birthday today.
• But also, on a serious note, we did want to wish him a very happy birthday, and we truly believe his
• Happy birthday, Senator Awa. Keep your door unlocked. Are there any further announcements?
• today is his very special happy birthday today is his birthday<00:13:10.639><c> and</c><00:13:10.920
• and we truly him a very happy birthday and we truly believe<00:13:39.480><c> his</c><00:13:39.680><c

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Today I want to recognize my neighbor, Charles Williams, on his 55th birthday.
• So I'd just like to wave and say, happy birthday, Charles. Thank you. Happy birthday, Charles.
• So happy birthday. She's at school right now. So happy birthday. Happy birthday, Kalia.
• Just as an announcement, wanted to recognize the birthday of a Nobel laureate, Mr.
• Martin Luther King's birthday today. Thank you. Thank you. Further announcements?

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House convened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for January 14, 2026 by roll call vote, 125-0. Members used points of personal privilege to recognize Eldon state champion boys’ and girls’ golf teams and their coaches, to share a personal update about a granddaughter’s cancer treatment and honor a child who died from the same disease, and to wish a constituent and a granddaughter happy birthday. The chamber also recognized special guests, including John Hayes, celebrated for earning Eagle Scout and all 140 merit badges, and his family. Members then conducted first reading of House Bills 2992, 2993, and 2994, dealing respectively with grants for post-secondary education, lottery games, and motorcycle auxiliary lighting. Announcements included Alpha-Gal Syndrome Advocacy Day on January 20, a brief executive session for the insurance committee after adjournment, a planned elections committee meeting on Tuesday, and a birthday acknowledgment for Martin Luther King Jr. The House then adjourned until 4 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

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• Today is Representative Pringle's 65th birthday.
• I thought you might want to wish him happy birthday, Mr.
• I thought you Pringle's 65th birthday.
• ,</c> might want to wish him happy birthday, might want to wish him happy birthday, Mr.<00:07:43.520>
• . birthday. birthday.

Bills: HB213, HB136, HB182, HB213, HB136, HB182

Keywords: HB213, Calhoun County, board of registrars, registrar compensation, county commission, local legislation, election administration, county general fund, expense allowance, officeholder compensation, public officials pay, county election officials, Alabama Code 45-8-110, Teacher's Retirement System, TRS, DROP, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, retirement benefits, teacher retirement, classroom teacher

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• his 27th birthday on July 20th,<00:17:55.600><c> 2012.
• I go on his birthday just like I would have had he still been with us.
• This year he wanted to make sure that we were connected again for his birthday and Alex's birthday, and
• He can't stop Alex and I from enjoying a movie together on his birthday. He just can't.
• </c> movie together on his birthday. movie together on his birthday.

Keywords: 981, all

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• One being I commend the federal government for coming forward stripping the funding because they're actually
• One being I commend the federal government for coming forward stripping the funding because they're actually
• pressure that, you know, Johnny next door got one and, you know, hey, my kid's got to have it for their birthday

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And before we close for lunch here, just wanted to wish Representative Dick Anderson a happy birthday
• So I just again want to commend you for this entire ecosystem that you've helped create and encourage
• So I just again want to commend you for this entire ecosystem that you've helped create and encourage

Keywords: 908, all

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• I want to start by commending...
• I want to start by commending the author for his commitment to public safety and his intentions with
• Irene isn't here for birthdays. She's not at our holidays.
• strongly support efforts to minimize environmental and equity impacts of our transportation sector and commend

Summary: The committee heard several transportation and public safety bills, largely focused on traffic violence, e-bike regulation, and DUI enforcement. AB 1588 on sideshows and street takeovers drew support from the author, San Francisco officials, law enforcement, and the League of California Cities, who said the bill would close loopholes, add motorcycles and dirt bikes to the sideshow framework, and align penalties with speed contests. ACLU California Action opposed it, but members generally supported the bill, noting the need for stronger tools against dangerous takeovers. The committee also heard AB 1654 on commercial driver’s licenses and federal verification rules, with the author arguing California must comply with federal law to avoid losing CDL authority; the chair and others objected that the bill could wrongly affect U.S. citizens and codify changing federal rules. The bill was discussed but not advanced in the portion provided. AB 1976 sought to speed delivery of bicycle and pedestrian safety projects by limiting some public meetings, restricting cancellation of contracts without findings, lowering petition thresholds for traffic calming, and updating the Pedestrian Mall Act. Supporters said current procedures delay life-saving projects and give too much power to opponents, while counties and cities opposed the limits on local public input and budget authority. After discussion, the committee voted to send AB 1976 to Local Government, with several members expressing support but also concerns about preserving community participation. The committee also heard AB 2015, which would direct Caltrans to study the effects of navigation apps on local roads and safety. Supporters said apps can divert traffic onto residential streets and undermine local traffic calming, while members suggested the bill should also consider built-in vehicle navigation systems. AB 2168, on the Active Transportation Program, would update the definition of safe routes to transit, prioritize transit-rich and underserved areas, and add stronger spending accountability; it drew support from bicycle and transit advocates and some local agencies, with a few technical concerns left to resolve. Finally, AB 1942 on e-bike registration and license plates for Class 2 and 3 e-bikes drew strong support from law enforcement and medical witnesses citing rising injuries, but broad opposition from bicycle groups, micromobility advocates, and some local governments who said it would burden lawful riders, create DMV problems, and not address illegal e-motos. The committee also heard AB 1685 and AB 1687, both DUI-related bills from the same author: AB 1685 would increase DMV points for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and AB 1687 would extend license revocation for a third DUI conviction to eight years with an interlock option after four years. Both bills received strong support from law enforcement and victims’ advocates, with ACLU California Action opposing them as duplicative or overly punitive; both bills were advanced by committee vote.

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• I want to start by commending...
• I want to start by commending the author for his commitment to public safety and his intentions with
• Irene isn't here for birthdays. She's not at our holidays.
• strongly support efforts to minimize environmental and equity impacts of our transportation sector and commend

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• educate or somehow find a way for these victims to know that they have six years from their 18th birthday
• I just want to commend the sponsors of this legislation.
• I just want to commend the sponsors of this legislation.
• So I want to commend you for your leadership.

Bills: SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations