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• </c> teeth in it so um that's it I support teeth in it so um that's it I support the<04:33:44.760><c>
• For example, the youth homelessness demonstration program money from HUD would be able to support bringing
• </c> regarding consent um nsba supports regarding consent um nsba supports language<05:47:12.160><c>
• That involves a gamut of academic, social supports, emotional supports, which are not necessarily tied
• > not</c><06:36:02.040><c> necessarily</c> supports which um are not necessarily supports which um are

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first noted that House Bill 398, concerning Holocaust and genocide studies, and House Bill 131 had already been handled previously and were off the schedule. It then took up House Bill 740, which would require the Department of Education to maintain permanent records for closed charter schools. After brief discussion about overlap with another charter-school bill that already addressed closure and records, Representative Freeman moved to table the bill. The committee voted 16-0 to table/ITL the bill, and it was placed on the consent calendar. The main discussion centered on House Bill 557, which would require additional information on school budget ballots, including average cost per pupil, enrollment history, and teacher-to-administrator ratios. Members raised concerns that the bill was duplicative of existing law, overly detailed, costly to towns, and potentially electioneering or cumbersome on ballots. Supporters argued it would improve transparency and help voters who do not attend deliberative sessions or use online resources. The committee did not vote on the bill during the discussion; instead, members moved into caucus and later indicated they would hold the bill until Monday for further review. Later, the committee turned to House Bill 699 on special education definitions and considered Amendment 0606H. The sponsor explained the amendment was developed with the Department of Education after hearing testimony and was intended to align state definitions with federal law and incorporate recommendations from a prior audit, including changing “functionally blind pupils” to “students with visual impairments.” Some members supported the changes as responsive to the hearing and audit, while others objected that the amendment was still confusing, had not fully addressed stakeholder concerns, and should wait for a more comprehensive special education audit. The discussion also referenced House Bill 754 and another amendment, but the transcript ends before final action on HB 699 is shown.

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• So, I think it's safe to say that we're fully supportive.
• <00:23:12.799><c> that</c><00:23:12.960><c> we're</c><00:23:13.200><c> fully</c><00:23:13.520><c> support
• </c><00:23:13.840><c> It</c> safe to say that we're fully support.
• It safe to say that we're fully support.
• number two, to increase their population and seed future population growth; and three, actually demonstrate

Bills: HB517, HB520, HB233, HB354, HB517, HB520, HB233, HB354

Keywords: underground damage prevention, one-call notification system, utility locating, excavation safety, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, utility lines, underground utilities, pipeline safety, gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, water utility, wastewater, cable television, locate request, premark, tolerance zone, positive response

Bills: HB135, HCR64, SCR3, SCR30, SB500, SB739, SB816, SB898, SB1283, SB1351, SB1423, SB1531, SB1540, SB1666, SB1721, SB1886, SB1931, SB2001, SB2075, SB2154, SB2173, SB2217, SB2284, SB2375, SB2383, SB2386, SB2398, SB2448, SB2476, SB2540, SB2580, SB2589, SB2693, SB2707, SB2776, SB2786, SB2801, SB2864, SB2927, SJR84, SCR30, SB243, SB324, SB393, SB457, SB511, SB529, SB547, SB636, SB646, SB659, SB715, SB731, SB735, SB800, SB801, SB904, SB1065, SB1141, SB1181, SB1224, SB1241, SB1242, SB1250, SB1266, SB1285, SB1359, SB1434, SB1442, SB1467, SB1502, SB1524, SB1528, SB1551, SB1585, SB1640, SB1754, SB1757, SB1777, SB1844, SB1863, SB1972, SB2007, SB2035, SB2046, SB2055, SB2069, SB2082, SB2119, SB2139, SB2154, SB2200, SB2201, SB2269, SB2310, SB2330, SB2357, SB2366, SB2401, SB2422, SB2514, SB2530, SB2533, SB2543, SB2544, SB2550, SB2568, SB2589, SB2660, SB2693, SB2695, SB2707, SB2717, SB2721, SB2742, SB2753, SB2807, SB2846, SB2891, SB2925, SB2938, SJR3, SJR18, SB5, SB326, SB767, SB769, SB783, SB914, SB963, SB1035, SB1197, SB1271, SB1415, SB1437, SB1619, SB1637, SB1786, SB1806, SB494, SB530, SB2312, SB1, SB260, HB135, HB1109, HB1392, HB22, HCR64, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR84, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SCR30, SCR3, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB1502, SB507, SB1434, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB1524, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB1863, SB2681, SB2200, SB2199, SB1757, SB2458, SB2201, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1721, SB1013, SB2797, SB2383, SB2119, SB2448, SB1777, SB1283, SB2076, SB2786, SB2876, SB2284, SB1540, SB2929, SB2540, SB2595, SB2217, SB715, SB500, SB1640, SB2001, SB2514, SB2753, SB2398, SB1241, SB2927, SB2173, SB2538, SB898, SB1449, SB2529, SB2846, SB2476, SB986, SB1181, SB2075, SB2154, SB2864, SB1359, SB2386, SB2550, SB1351, SB1423, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB410, SB2776, SB2580, SB1886, SB1234, SB739, SB456, SB1666, SB2801, SB2055, SB1012, SB2926, SB2138, SB1242, SB2615, SB2310, SB1224, SB2972, SB2841, SB3016, SB2139, SB1856, SB2035, SB1528, SB1141, SB2401, SB2530, SB2375, SB547, SB1266, SB1373, SB1467, SB2069, SB2269, SB2480, SB672, SB904, SB2695, SB2891, SB2422, SB2543, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB2925, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB457, SB2357, SB2721, SB243, SB1285, SB2568, SB1959, SB1442, SB1454, SB2520, SB2541, SB1708, SB1237, SB1844, SB1586, SB1551, SB3039, SB2819, SB66, SB629, SB1015, SB2342, SB2903, SB2933, SB1965, SB2477, SB3029, SB2605, SB2419, SB1957, SB375, SB250, SB777, SB628, SB2523, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2778, SB3044, SB2965, SB2521, SB865, HB2525, HB3093, SB1032, SB2165, SB2501, SB2675, SB2452, SB2835

Keywords: sales tax exemption, exotic animals, game animals, agriculture, livestock, gifted education, education support, student achievement, academic excellence, Texas education, cowboy culture, Bandera, cultural heritage, historical significance, Texas identity, Birding Capital, Matagorda County, wildlife, conservation, Texas Legislature

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• </c><00:41:16.960><c> the</c> Representative Collins supporting the Representative Collins supporting
• you would support that.
• you would support that.
• &gt;&gt; They're<02:11:38.400><c> supportive.</c> &gt;&gt; They're supportive.
• I support the support law enforcement.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Zoom customer support. Please visit zoom.us/join or call Zoom customer service. At 1-800-799-9666.
• I encourage you to support the lines that we currently have as drawn.
• Hemp supports over 53,000 jobs in Texas and helps tens of thousands of veterans deal with PTSD, anxiety
• The gerrymandering is about supporting a...
• If my recollection is correct and my math is correct, there was one in support of this and 53 against

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• And I supported that bill.
• </c> supported that bill. supported that bill.
• I'm a huge supporter of this legislation, and I know that this bill had a lot of support out there that
• </c> we could do it as simply as supporting we could do it as simply as supporting your<00:25:12.480>
• </c> you guys support the bill? you guys support the bill?

Keywords: 916, all

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• And so you can see really that demonstrated on the next slide.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• </c><00:24:29.559><c> by</c> efficiencies standards are supported by efficiencies standards are supported
• </c> manufacturers of these products support manufacturers of these products support the<00:24:35.960
• Support the standards.
• </c> of German Heritage I'm proud to support of German Heritage I'm proud to support this<01:40:29.840
• They support the Veterans Crisis Hotline.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I just want to support this motion. I support the Article 5 convention.
• </c><02:04:32.800><c> for</c> by aggregating sufficient support for by aggregating sufficient support
• </c> house Speaker McCarthy by supporting house Speaker McCarthy by supporting Mike<02:05:26.880><c>
• Amendment would pass it's supported by Amendment would pass it's supported by super<02:09:01.159><c>
• Supporting the measure, yes.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Unlike the Voting Rights Act, there was no detailed legislative record that supported the enactment of
• Unlike the Voting Rights Act, there was no detailed legislative record that supported the enactment of
• So ask yourself, should you support this horrible illegal bill that only serves a few in power, or do
• Every one of you took an oath to support, protect, and defend the Florida Constitution when you were
• I ask for your favorable support to move this map forward to the floor for full consideration by the

Summary: The Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting met to consider HB 1D, which would establish Florida’s congressional districts using the governor’s proposed map, EOG PCRP 26. Representative Persons-Mulicka briefly introduced the bill, and Jason Jazeel and Jason Pareda of the governor’s office presented the legal rationale and map details. Jazeel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is not prohibited, that the governor’s position is to draw districts without considering race, and that federal equal-protection principles should control over state race-based redistricting provisions. Pareda said he drew the map alone using 2020 census data and census blocks, while also considering population growth estimates, traditional redistricting criteria, and county/city boundaries where feasible. Pareda described the map as race-neutral and said it keeps 48 counties whole, 382 cities whole, and has a boundary-analysis score of about 85.7%. He walked through regional changes, including major revisions in South Florida, adjustments in Central Florida, and changes in the Tampa Bay area, explaining that population shifts and the need for exact congressional population equality drove many of the district configurations. Members questioned the timing of the special session, the use of 2020 census data versus newer population estimates, the role of the legislature versus the governor, the legal basis for mid-decade redistricting, and whether the map complies with the Voting Rights Act and Fair Districts amendments. Motions to place witnesses under oath and to extend the committee meeting by 30 minutes both failed. During public testimony, every speaker who was heard opposed the map. Commenters argued that the proposal was a partisan power grab, would reduce Democratic and minority representation, and violated the Florida Constitution and voting rights protections. Several speakers criticized the short notice and lack of public input, while others said the map would confuse voters or split communities. The chair repeatedly reminded attendees to maintain decorum and limited each speaker to about one minute.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, >> [laughter] >> So I urge everyone to support this piece of legislation and I thank you for bringing
• We are sending a message that we value prevention, that we support survivors, that we stand with families
• improved health systems,<00:48:32.160><c> and</c><00:48:32.400><c> survivor</c><00:48:32.920><c> support
• </c> systems, and survivor support. systems, and survivor support.
• </c><00:51:12.240><c> survivors,</c> prevention, that we support survivors, prevention, that we support

Keywords: 958, all

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• What MMB pays particular attention to, though, are federal funds that support state-level entitlements
• There have also been recent attempts by the federal government to freeze funds supporting child care
• </c> federal funds supporting this program. federal funds supporting this program.
• </c> government to freeze funds supporting government to freeze funds supporting child<00:30:00.960><
• We also have our AAA bond rating that demonstrates rating agencies' continued confidence in Minnesota's

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: Minnesota Management and Budget officials presented the February 2026 budget and economic forecast, saying the state remains in a strong financial position but faces continued structural imbalance and significant uncertainty. Commissioner Aaron Campbell said the FY 2026-27 balance is now projected at more than $3.7 billion, up about $1.3 billion from November, and the FY 2028-29 planning period is projected to end with a $377 million positive balance. He emphasized that the improvement comes largely from higher projected revenues, especially individual income and corporate franchise taxes, but warned that the state is increasingly reliant on more volatile sources such as capital gains, interest income, and corporate profits. State Economist Dr. Anthony Becker said the national outlook improved slightly, with stronger projected GDP, consumer spending, and investment, but weaker payroll growth and ongoing trade-policy uncertainty. He noted that the forecast was complicated by missing federal data because of the federal shutdown, and that tariffs, immigration policy, equity markets, and possible AI-related shifts all present risks. Revenue projections were raised for the current biennium, including individual income tax receipts, sales tax revenue, corporate franchise tax revenue, and other revenues, while Becker stressed that federal funding threats, especially involving Medicaid and other entitlement programs, could materially alter the outlook. State Budget Director Anna Mingi said general fund spending in the current biennium is projected to be $68 million lower than previously estimated, but planning-year spending is up $152 million. The biggest spending changes came from education, where special education costs rose sharply after updated local spending data, and from human services, where a new prepayment review process for certain Medicaid benefits reduced projected spending by $133 million this biennium and $105 million in the next. She also said discretionary inflation is now estimated at $1.04 billion, up $104 million from November. Campbell closed by saying the state’s reserve remains at a record $3.8 billion and that Minnesota’s AAA bond rating and reserve policy help protect against downturns. He cautioned, however, that the long-term structural imbalance remains about $3.4 billion in the planning years, or $2.3 billion excluding discretionary inflation, and urged policymakers to offset any new spending with reductions. No votes or formal actions were taken; the meeting was a presentation and question-and-answer session on the forecast.

Transcript Highlights:

• from the special session, we added $330 million to public schools, which significantly increased the support
• finally, we'll talk about some of the forecast assumptions we made and how the data is or is not supporting
• So if one of these does tip, there may be other parts of the economy that help support continuation of
• it with Idaho Power and not only Idaho Power, but the Idaho Public Utilities Commission strongly supports
• think, all we recognize as probably the COVID hangover and the monies that came into the state to support

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee was convened to review Idaho’s economic outlook and general fund revenue projections for fiscal years 2025-2028, with members instructed to submit “homework” revenue estimates by noon the next day so staff could compile committee averages and medians for deliberations and a final recommendation to JFAC. Opening remarks emphasized the committee’s constitutional charge, the use of the binder materials and online packet, and that the committee would meet again the next day to discuss and vote on the revenue projection recommendation. Staff and agency presentations focused on the state’s budget and revenue picture. Legislative Services Office staff described structural imbalance concerns, noting that statutory spending changes and earmarked sales tax distributions have crowded out flexibility, while cash reserves remain substantial. The Division of Financial Management’s economist explained the official revenue forecast, including revised treatment of sales tax and tax relief fund accruals, and said the forecast largely held steady overall even as corporate and individual income tax categories shifted. She also discussed the impact of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act on SALT deductions and said recent corporate collections had rebounded sharply, suggesting timing and behavior changes rather than a broad economic downturn. Outside economists and labor experts painted a generally stable to positive economic picture. Zions Bank’s economist said the Federal Reserve is likely near the end of major rate cuts, long-term rates and mortgage rates remain elevated, tariffs have risen sharply, but inflation has not yet shown broad tariff-driven acceleration; he described the national labor market as slowing but not contracting and said 2026 could be a rebuilding year. The Idaho Department of Labor reported that Idaho’s unemployment remains historically low, job growth is steady, wage growth is moderating from overheated pandemic-era levels, and the state’s labor market remains healthier and more balanced than the national picture. The committee also heard from Idaho Power’s economist, who began a presentation on broader economic conditions and utility-related demand trends before the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:55:07.240><c> HP</c> to support HP to support HP 667<00:55:10.359><c> and</c><00:55:10.599><c
• </c><01:09:55.400><c> HB</c> would like you to support HB would like you to support HB 667<01:09:57.600
• </c> stages basic embryology demonstrates stages basic embryology demonstrates that<01:10:54.320><c>
• I would like you to support HB 730 to that extent.
• </c><01:39:13.800><c> HB</c> would like you to support HB would like you to support HB 730<01:39:16.520

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 662, which would require public schools to include discussion of abortion procedures and show specified videos in health education classes. The prime sponsor argued the bill would ensure students receive medically accurate, age-appropriate, and nonpolitical information about abortion, saying the topic is important for informed decision-making and should be taught consistently statewide. He said the videos were intended for grades 9-12, that parents could opt out, and that the requirement was meant to supplement, not sway, students’ views. He also acknowledged the bill could be seen as limiting local control over curriculum and said the intent was to prevent the topic from being missed due to scheduling disruptions. Committee members questioned the sponsor about local control, the need for a video mandate, the source of his statistics, whether the bill could be biased or inflammatory, and whether the requirement should apply every year in high school. The sponsor said the videos were only a starting point, could be replaced by others, and were meant to be informational. He also said the bill was not intended to influence students’ decisions about abortion. Several supporters testified in favor, including representatives of New Hampshire Right to Life and others who said students should be told the “truth” about abortion and its consequences. They emphasized graphic or emotionally difficult aspects of abortion and argued that young people need this information to make informed choices. Opponents and skeptical witnesses raised concerns about prescribing curriculum, eroding local control, and the appropriateness of the material for younger high school students. The New Hampshire School Administrators Association said the bill was overly prescriptive, that health education standards are already set by the State Board of Education, and that the topics in the bill are not part of the current standards. That witness recommended the committee consider retaining the bill for further work or making it less prescriptive. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• serve, and we are in support of SB 460.
• In fact, I we are in support of SB460.
• And we think as uh Senator support it.
• </c><00:42:11.839><c> We</c><00:42:12.079><c> support</c><00:42:12.400><c> this</c> We support this bill
• </c><01:55:59.520><c> from</c> you also have testimony in support from you also have testimony in support

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• . support. support.
• Beer Lab Hawaii in support.
• They support this. FedEx in this state. They support this. FedEx supports<00:24:50.640><c> this.
• Ren Westco also in support.<01:13:12.080><c> Nicola</c> support. Nicola support.
• Eliza Talet from support.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Senate committees heard HB 108 HD2, which would allow direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and require liquor commissions to adopt rules. Most testimony came from craft brewers and distillers in support, who said the bill would help small and fragile producers reach customers, move limited or specialty products that wholesalers do not carry, and maintain relationships with visitors after they leave Hawaii. Supporters also argued that direct-to-consumer shipping would not meaningfully increase underage access because common carriers age-gate deliveries and require adult signatures, and that the measure would supplement rather than replace the three-tier system. Opposition came from the Hawaii Food Industry Association and the Hawaii Liquor Wholesalers Association, which said the bill could create problems with minor access and tax revenue and would allow out-of-state manufacturers to ship directly to Hawaii households. Supporters responded that similar concerns were raised when wine direct shipping was adopted and said the existing shipping and reporting systems can track and tax these sales. Several witnesses, including Maui Brewing, Ola Brew, Koloa Rum, Hana Rum, Koulana Rumworks, Koval Distillery, and the Brewers Association, described their small-batch operations, limited distribution options, and the potential for direct shipping to expand sales and jobs. Committee members questioned witnesses about underage access, tax collection, and the impact on the three-tier system. One witness discussed efforts to protect and potentially scale the Hawaiian spirit Okolehao through geographic and sourcing rules. The transcript does not show a final vote or disposition on HB 108 HD2 in the excerpt provided.

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• </c><00:27:02.039><c> legislation</c><00:27:02.799><c> or</c><00:27:03.080><c> legal</c> the supporting
• legislation or legal the supporting legislation or legal cases<00:27:04.240><c> and</c><00:27:04.760
• </c><00:45:06.559><c> on</c><00:45:06.960><c> on</c> there would be bipartisan support on on there would
• be bipartisan support on on not<00:45:07.319><c> doing</c><00:45:08.040><c> that</c><00:45:09.040><c
• </c><01:24:09.080><c> that</c> to assist them in demonstrating that to assist them in demonstrating that

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• who desperately need support.
• AND I URGE SUPPORT FOR THIS BILL.
• Support this bill, and I yield back.
• in restaurants and supports nurses and factory workers who work overtime to support their families by
• SUPPORTS NURSES AND FACTORY WORKERS WHO WORK OVERTIME TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES BY ESTABLISHING NO TAX

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• supporters of the Vietnam War but we did supporters of the Vietnam War but we did understand<00:04:45.360
• </c> so I do believe that while I support so I do believe that while I support that<00:41:49.440><c>
• </c> this than I am but I am in full support this than I am but I am in full support I<02:06:09.159><
• So, um, I muster a lot of support last year.
• </c><03:36:24.560><c> last</c> um I muster a lot of uh support last um I muster a lot of uh support last

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232, which would protect health care workers’ conscience rights in connection with certain procedures, especially abortion and sterilization, and also referenced contraception. The prime sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, said the bill is meant to prevent medical professionals from being forced to participate in procedures that violate their beliefs, while still prohibiting discrimination against patients based on protected characteristics. He said the measure was intended to help retain health care workers in New Hampshire and noted he had added an amendment to address concerns about people taking jobs only to later refuse duties, as well as emergency situations where a provider is the only one available. Committee members raised concerns about how broadly the bill and amendment were written. Questions focused on whether the protections could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers, receptionists, or pharmacy employees; whether a provider could refuse to schedule, refer, or otherwise assist with services; and how “emergency” would be determined in practice. Several members also questioned whether the bill could affect access to contraception, including pharmacy sales and procedures such as tubal ligation, and whether the language was clear enough to prevent confusion or unintended refusals of care. Pearson said the bill was not intended to allow refusal of emergency care or general patient discrimination, and he acknowledged some language could be tweaked. Rep. Paige Boerman, a maternal-child health nurse, testified in opposition, saying she had seen pharmacists question prescriptions related to miscarriage care and that the bill could create barriers to contraception and other reproductive health services. She warned that the lack of a disclosure requirement and the broad definitions could create risks, especially in rural areas with limited providers. She also pointed to problems she said had occurred in other states, arguing the bill could lead to delayed care in emergencies. The hearing ended after questions and discussion; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• </c> support moving the author's amendment. support moving the author's amendment.
• </c> McLean Brown, and I'm here to support McLean Brown, and I'm here to support House<00:45:24.840><
• </c> I ask you to support HF 3119 as amended. I ask you to support HF 3119 as amended.
• </c> support House File 1319. support House File 1319. Thank<00:53:33.680><c> you.</c> Thank you.
• </c> support, increased student behaviors. support, increased student behaviors.

Bills: HF3119

Keywords: teacher compensation, educational staff, unlicensed staff, minimum wage, inflation adjustment, education finance, 1183, house