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• Article 6 of the U.S.
• Article 1, Section 1 of the Idaho Constitution states all men are by nature free and equal.
• Article 1, Section 1 of the Idaho Constitution states all men are by nature free and equal.
• Article 1, Section 4 of the state constitution says the exercise and enjoyment of religious faith and
• I'm really struggling with this one just because, for example, in the Idaho Constitution, we have Article

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Rules

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• Madam President and Senator, have you been reading various newspaper articles?
• , and I don't know if you're referring to a certain article.
• And then the second article that I'm referencing...
• So there's something that doesn't match in that article.
• So I feel sorry for that lady in the article.

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• One of the articles on the Mass Legal Help website is a 1,600-word article about paid family and medical
• The article is in both English and Spanish.
• It was the 10th most viewed article on the Spanish site.
• The majority of web traffic to the article comes from Google search.
• It was the 10th most viewed article on the Spanish site.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development

Summary: The hearing focused on employment rights legislation, especially the Protect Labor Act (H. 2086/S. 1327), which would create state-level labor protections if federal private-sector labor law is weakened or struck down, and would also add protections such as bans on captive audience meetings, virtual elections, stronger misclassification rules, and protections for health care workers and immigrant workers. Supporters from the AFL-CIO, nurses, SEIU, UAW, building trades, teachers, graduate workers, and policy groups argued that the bill is needed because of Trump administration actions, Project 2025, and threats to the NLRA and NLRB. They described the bill as a “trigger” law meant to preserve organizing and bargaining rights in Massachusetts if federal protections disappear or if the NLRB declines jurisdiction over certain workers. The committee also heard testimony on bills to restore a limited right to strike for certain public employees (H. 2078/S. 1311 or related filings). Supporters, including a representative, educators, and labor advocates, said the current ban on public employee strikes weakens good-faith bargaining and leaves workers without leverage to secure wages, staffing, and student supports. They argued that strikes are used as a last resort and that legalizing them under defined conditions would improve negotiations and better reflect the realities of recent teacher strikes in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Municipal Association opposed the strike bills, warning that public employee strikes are already prohibited by state law, that strikes disrupt students and communities, and that local governments face budget constraints under Proposition 2 1/2. The committee also took testimony on paid family and medical leave bills (S. 1351/H. 2110 and S. 1352), which would improve notice to workers, expand public reporting on claim denials and demographics, and fix a technical definition issue that has limited access for some covered contract workers. Witnesses from legal aid, policy organizations, and a small business owner said the changes would improve transparency, equity, and access to benefits without imposing major burdens on employers. Additional testimony supported a railroad sick leave bill and a private construction transparency bill, with Senator Keenan urging favorable action on both. No votes were taken during the hearing; members asked questions, and several witnesses and legislators requested favorable reports on the bills.

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• I want to begin by stating that KCPS desires to come from under Article 11G.
• KCPS desires to come from under Article 11G.
• So we would look at Article 10 for us at Section 22 and say, what is our levy?...
• ...So we would look at Article 10 for us at Section 22 and say, what is our levy?
• Without 11G, under Article 10, our rate is 2.244.

Committee: House Special Committee on Property Tax Reform

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• President Pro Tem Stewart and members of the Senate: Pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(2) of the New
• President Pro Tem Stewart and members of the Senate: Pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(2) of the New
• Senate Executive Message Number 20: President Pro Tem Stewart and members of the Senate: Pursuant to Article
• Senate Executive Message Number 21: President Pro Tem Stewart and members of the Senate: Pursuant to Article
• Dear President Pro Tem Stewart and members of the Senate: In accordance with Article 4, Section 42 of

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• Um, and this article passed overwhelmingly. 2,186 people voted in favor, 1,379 no votes.
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• Um, and this article passed veterans.
• Um, and this article passed overwhelmingly.<00:35:57.800><c> 2,186</c><00:35:58.800><c> people</c><00
• </c> won't see this on a warrant article won't see this on a warrant article because<00:47:13.119><c>

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

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• So as you can see that, Article 1, Section 10 of the U.S.
• And establishing a state bullion reserve is in alignment with Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution
• And establishing a state bullion reserve is in alignment with Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution
• Constitution, Article 1, Section 8, which states, 'No state shall make anything but gold and silver coin

Committee: House House Regulatory Oversight Committee of Reference

Summary: The Committee on Regulatory Oversight heard two bills related to Arizona bullion and gold-backed transactions. HB 2123 would establish an Arizona bullion depository under the State Treasurer, allow third-party administration and electronic payment systems, require insurance for deposits, and recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Representative Lisa Fink presented the bill as a way to provide an optional, inflation-resistant payment method and to make gold and silver more accessible to ordinary Arizonans; a witness from the Transactional Gold and Silver Project described the depository as a fully allocated, insured warehouse system tied to a debit card and said the model had been used in other states. The committee voted 4-0 with one present to give HB 2123 a do pass recommendation. The committee then considered HB 2140, which would allow state and local governments to use the Arizona bullion depository, permit the State Treasurer to place up to 10% of state monies in bullion there, and require rulemaking by the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Representative Fink again argued that holding some bullion could diversify state assets and reduce counterparty risk, citing Utah’s treasurer and broader central bank gold accumulation. A member asked about the bill’s rulemaking language and the sponsor said she was open to discussing changes with the State Treasurer. With no public testimony, the committee voted 4-0 with one present to recommend HB 2140 do pass, and then adjourned.

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• Article 1, Section 10 of the U.S.
• And establishing a state bullion reserve is in alignment with Article 1, Section 8, of the Constitution
• And establishing a state bullion reserve is in alignment with Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution
• Constitution, Article 1, Section 8, which states, no state shall make anything but gold and silver coin

Bills: HB2123 , HB2140

Committees: House Regulatory Oversight , House House Regulatory Oversight Committee of Reference

Keywords: bullion, depository, legal tender, Arizona, finances, precious metals, financial transactions, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations

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• Article three is considered non-public.
• That is the summary of articles two and three.
• That is the summary of articles two and three.
• That is the summary of articles two and three.

Bills: HF2354 , HF1672 , HF2389 , HF2870 , HF2743 , HF1918 , HF2551 , HF1671

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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• There are three articles in this amendment.
• There are three articles in amendment. There are three articles in this<00:03:43.760><c> amendment.
• Article for licensing those services.
• Go ahead. >> So, if you look at article 3, page 15, >> So, if you look at article 3, page 15, lines 23
• </c> article 3 section one. article 3 section one.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• That's Article 1. I believe there's a couple of articles from Public Safety.
• Article 1, also Article 2 and 3. Okay. Thank you. No questions, then who's next? Article 4?
• And Article 4 or MMB?
• And And And Article Article Article 4<02:11:51.720><c> or</c><02:11:51.920><c> MMB?</c> Mr.
• </c> did we have someone address Article 9? did we have someone address Article 9?

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• The DE1 amendment is divided into two different articles.
• </c><00:27:15.760><c> The</c><00:27:15.919><c> first</c><00:27:16.159><c> article</c> different articles
• The first article different articles.
• Um, previously most of article one.
• Madam Chair, that concludes article two. Thank you.

Bills: HF2312

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

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• ,</c><00:43:31.400><c> state</c> Um there are two articles, state Um there are two articles, state government
• That is sections 1 through 3 of the local government article.
• </c> sections of the local government article sections of the local government article all<00:44:46.760
• </c> article sections. article sections.
• article article up<00:52:45.320><c> for</c><00:52:45.440><c> state</c><00:52:45.680><c> government.

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

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• I'd seen several articles argument.
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• 02:06.479><c> was</c><00:02:06.719><c> going</c> article suggested that funding was going article suggested
• Article 1, Section 39 of the Constitution protects this heritage.
• Article 1, Section 39 of the Constitution protects this heritage.

Bills: SF0025 , SF0027 , SF0043 , SF0066

Committee: Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources

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• and internet articles and radio shows.
• As Article 18 does not define Adam Colby: other electronic communication devices.
• It amends Article 13A.501 to mirror these changes for organized criminal activity cases.
• It's under Article 15.17. All trials and courts are supposed to be present.
• I want to read to you, this is Article Mr. Little: 20A.256.

Bills: HB285 , HB795 , HB1795 , HB1871 , HB2407 , HB2461 , HB2695 , HB3507 , HB4911 , HB200

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: animal cruelty, nonlivestock, prosecution, veterinary defense, animal welfare, aggravated assault, penal code, public servant, deadly weapon, mass shooting, Penal Code, penalties, felony, Texas Penal Code, felony enhancement, first-degree felony, second-degree felony, violent crime, assault punishment, serious bodily injury

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• I have included in my written testimony an article from October 8th of last year from the AP article
• I have included in my written testimony an article from October 8th of last year from the AP article
• I have included in my written testimony an article from October 8th of last year from the AP article
• I have included in my written testimony an article from October 8th of last year from the AP article
• and thank you references in this article and thank you for<00:39:52.040><c> that</c><00:39:52.359><c

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

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• Uh, members, a few of these articles, I don't know if they made it into the packets or not.
• Um one of those, a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, recounts the tragic suicide of a man in
• ,</c><00:03:00.960><c> I</c><00:03:01.440><c> I</c> members, a few of these articles, I I members, a
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• So as written, it seems like the current 1313, Article 1313, covers that contingency there.
• Okay, we have three amendments, well, one amendment adding three different articles to this, Mr.
• The two articles are not controversial at all.
• Article 1426, we just added to the Code of Civil Procedure a motion to quash.
• And under the old Article 13:319, it would be randomly allotted to four different panels.

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Summary: The House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure met on May 23, 2006, and considered a series of civil law bills, most of them reported favorably or as amended. Representative Mandy Landry’s HB 135, which updated motor vehicle exemptions from seizure in bankruptcy by raising vehicle value limits, allowing a second vehicle, increasing the exemption for vehicles adapted for persons with disabilities, and protecting certain HSA funds, was reported favorably. Her HB 297, expanding early lease termination rights to include stalking and cyberstalking victims, was also reported favorably after supportive testimony from housing and domestic violence advocates. Representative Robbie Carter presented HB 292 on security deposits, HB 215 on raising the small succession threshold from $125,000 to $200,000, HB 226 on requests for admissions, and HB 216 on service of process. HB 292 was amended to give landlords an additional 15 days to send itemized security deposit statements and then reported as amended. HB 215 was reported favorably over opposition from the Clerks of Court Association, which argued the higher threshold would reduce clerk-generated revenue. HB 226 was amended to require a Rule 10.1 discovery conference before filing a motion based on unanswered requests for admissions and then reported as amended. HB 216, which would have allowed parties to choose how they receive service in later filings, drew concerns about practicality and electronic service and was voluntarily deferred. The committee also reported favorably HB 609, which exempts veterans from one-time fees for obtaining private medical records needed for disability claims, and voluntarily deferred HB 170 and HB 194 at the authors’ requests. Representative Weibel’s HB 284, modeled on existing blight and expropriation procedures, would expand local government tools to address abandoned and blighted property and was reported as amended after questions about property rights, notice, heirs, and title protection. Finally, the committee took up HB 142, a Law Institute package of civil procedure revisions, including changes to default judgments, appeals, motions to quash, trial notices, small claims reconventional demands, and abandonment procedures; after discussion of the abandonment affidavit requirements and appeal record costs, the bill was reported as amended. The meeting ended with adjournment.

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• So as written, it seems like the current 1313, Article 1313, covers that contingency there.
• The two articles are not controversial at all.
• Article 1426, we just added to the Code of Civil Procedure a motion to quash.
• And under the old article 13, colon 319, it would be randomly allotted to four different panels.
• So what we tried in this amendment to Article 561 is, one, we're not changing the jurisprudence.

Bills: HB135 , HB142 , HB170 , HB194 , HB215 , HB216 , HB226 , HB284 , HB292 , HB297 , HB609

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Keywords: exemption, motor vehicles, health savings accounts, debt relief, bankruptcy, civil procedure, abandonment, default judgment, court costs, notice requirements, construction contracts, jurisdiction, dispute resolution, public policy, Louisiana law, professional engineer, peremptive periods, construction, architect, real estate developer

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• Replace line 107 on page four with the following: Article one of chapter 30 of title 36.
• Replace line 190 on page seven with the following: Pursuant to article one.
• Replace line 107 on page four with the<00:03:32.400><c> following</c><00:03:33.599><c> article</c><00
• one of chapter 30 the following article one of chapter 30 of<00:03:35.760><c> title</c><00:03:36.239
• </c> following pursuant to article one. following pursuant to article one.

Bills: HB431 , HB466 , HB523 , HB521 , SB182 , SB300 , HB431 , HB466 , HB523 , HB521 , SB182 , SB300

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: Monroe County, sheriff, sheriff compensation, county salary, expense allowance, local act, county general fund, retirement contributions, law enforcement pay, public official salary, county budget, Alabama local legislation, service contracts, consumer protection, advertising disclosure, insurance, contract cancellation, parole procedures, advocacy, parole board