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• Holt is the proud son of Master Sergeant (Ret.)
• Then it opened up Pandora's box. Now we have more dispensaries than we do pharmacies.

Bills: HB3725, HB3260, HB3660, HB3369, HB3370, HB2937, HB3419, HB3264, HB3266, HB3267, HB3268, HB3310, HB4311, HB3841, HB3024, HB3075

Keywords: labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit

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• And this of course also extends to what we would consider HO6 policies and master policies when there
• We're also addressing master homeowners.
• And I think that's a key distinction to make. Um, and that's all I wanted to say at this point.
• And I think that's a key distinction to make. Um, and that's all I wanted to say at this point.
• and that HOA is having a difficult time finding providers to provide those master policies.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The task force met on October 22, 2025, with a quorum present and several members participating remotely. Members approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Michelle Urick of the Legislative Coordinating Commission then gave an administrative update on proxy voting and the task force’s operating procedures. She said the enabling statute only authorizes the officially appointed member to act and vote, so proxy voting is not allowed, and votes must be cast in person at the meeting where the item is considered. She also said members may submit written positions, but not vote before or after a meeting. In response to concerns about attendance for future votes, the chair said the January meetings would be rescheduled if possible using a Doodle poll so more members could be present in person. The group also agreed to treat the revised document as operating procedures rather than a formal charter, with no separate adoption action needed at that time. The task force then moved into testimony on homeowners and commercial property insurance. Paul Edgar of Minnesota Realtors said rising insurance costs are adding to housing affordability pressures, citing an increase in the monthly principal, interest, taxes, and insurance payment on a median-priced Minnesota home from $1,622 in 2021 to $2,642 in September 2025. He said higher insurance costs and limited coverage can affect buyers’ financing, especially for condominiums and townhomes, and urged continued work on liability and insurance-related laws that may discourage condo development. He also referenced prior bipartisan reforms to Minnesota’s condominium construction defects law and said his organization supports further improvements to encourage more condo production. Keenan Ravery of the Minnesota Mortgage Association focused on how insurance requirements affect mortgage lending. He explained that lenders require insurance both at origination and throughout the life of the loan, with standards aimed at protecting collateral rather than providing full homeowners coverage. He said replacement-cost coverage has long been the norm, but recent issues with roofs, deductibles, HO-6 policies, and force-placed insurance have become pain points for consumers and lenders. He said his association is working with national trade groups on reforms that could allow more flexibility in coverage types and deductibles, and he expressed hope that Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency may announce policy changes in the coming months or by early 2026. No votes or substantive policy actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and agreeing to pursue scheduling adjustments for January.

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• Technology and innovation is key. When we say AI ready, an AI first.
• On the research side, EFI use AI portfolio lines up directly with key federal priorities.
• And that currently are emerging space in general for a master credentials list.
• It's civility is important because it is a key component of social mobility.
• It's 30 degrees for a Masters. It's 20 in for a doctorate program. It's too.

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• So the key, and I'm trying to look up the statute, is whether the bison are privately owned or whether
• Is basic ... 50% mastered? Is it proficient? 75? Is advanced 80? >> Mr. Chairman, Senator Barlo.
• We don't just write the plan and submit it to WDE to check another box off of what is compliant.
• <03:39:07.520> off it to WDE for to check another box off it to WDE for to check another box
• in the middle of this um square box in the middle of Wyoming.

Keywords: 916, all

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• You are our everything, Master.
• You are our everything master. And we come to this place this morning, this sacred place, this.
• The budget contains key investments in water quality improvements, transportation, infrastructure, and
• The budget contains key investment in water quality improvements, transportation, infrastructure, and
• So why was only Masters 1,000 chosen for a tax break? Senator Avila: Thank you, Mr. President.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• I live in a Cracker Jack box that I can afford in Santa Fe, so housing is expensive, along with eggs.
• I'm glad we agree on the need to support high needs, but leaving out social workers, I think, is a key
• Sometimes that degree can go within either a Master of Arts, Master of Science, or Master of Science.

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• A key factor in organizational transformation was looking out for the mental health and well-being of
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• Sergeant Mark Bohack, Tech Master Sergeant Mark Bohack, Tech Sergeant<00:19:29.520> Megan<00:

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The caucus of the whole was held as the annual State of the Guard address, featuring Adjutant General Gregory Knight’s remarks to legislators and guests. Knight said this would likely be his final address before retirement and thanked Gold Star families, military survivors, Governor Phil Scott, honorary commanders, legislative leaders, his family, and many Guard and community partners. He emphasized that the Vermont National Guard is a civic institution, not just a military force, and said its strength depends on a strong relationship with the legislature. Knight reviewed several priorities and accomplishments, including regular transparency updates to the governor, legislature, congressional delegation, and force; the creation of the Vermont National Guard and Veterans Caucus; and legislation supporting education, workforce development, benefits, and service members’ families. He highlighted recruiting and retention efforts, including the Prime employer partnership program, which he said now has 40 employer partners and 24 more pending, and argued that Vermont can attract and retain service members by connecting military experience to civilian jobs and education opportunities. He also discussed organizational climate improvements, mental health and prevention staffing, and the need for more providers who accept military patients and Tricare, noting the Howard Center and other health centers are expanding military and veteran care. The address also covered the Guard’s broader role in emergency response, citizenship, diversity, and international partnerships. Knight described recent deployments and state responses to COVID-19, flooding, and other emergencies, explained Guard duty statuses and called for congressional reform to simplify them, and outlined state partnership work with Austria, North Macedonia, and Senegal, as well as related educational and economic initiatives. He recognized numerous Guard members, recruiters, fiscal staff, media partners, and outside collaborators for their contributions. No votes were taken. The meeting concluded with Speaker recognition of Knight’s service and an announcement that the caucus had ended and the House would gavel in shortly afterward.

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• companies like Oxy, And research-focused activities of Sandia National Labs, Bear Crop Science, and key
• To realize this vision, we are seeking your support for the following key legislative changes.
• A master HVAC technician pays $125 annually.
• A master electrician pays $80 per year, and even a journeyman electrician, often teaching labs or night
• This stability is key to incentivizing institutions to invest in healthcare workforce programs at the

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• testimony or register a position on the bills from today's posting, please register at the electronic key
• At that time, we returned key regulatory authority and various codes to the proper venue, the state,
• We submitted a preliminary plat for a master-planned community. consisting of about 3,000 lots.
• But if it isn't, sales taxes are a key part of our budget.
• One of the key components of a hospital is the integrity of the medical gas system. And that...

Bills: SB324, SB1978, SB2139, SB2401, SB2587, SB2610, SB2858, SB3016

Keywords: E-verify, employment verification, state contracts, immigration, labor compliance, ERCOT, Texas electric grid, interconnection, Public Utility Commission, PUC, Public convenience and necessity, electric cooperative, municipally owned utility, electric utility, transmission, generation facilities, grid reliability, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, FERC, SERC

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• Key learnings from our engagement work include people's identities as Minnesotans are tied to having
• <00:04:09.560> learnings parks and TRS legacy plan key learnings parks and TRS legacy plan
• key learnings from<00:04:10.360> our<00:04:10.640> engagement<00:04:11.120> work
• for a qualified master plan.
• for a qualified master plan.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This bill begins to correct that by increasing distributions to key school funds.
• Chair Youakim said that many years ago, when she was an infant tax chair, she was going to master
• I think there's like 20 little boxes on the flow chart, and Chair kind of talked about this.
• But I did, you know, so one of the boxes, one of the 20 boxes, is this taconite economic development
• But I did, you know, so one of the boxes, one of the 20 boxes, is this taconite economic development

Keywords: 1183, house

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• relationship and connection with the local police department, so our agency act, at least, has been key
• And I'm glad that someone's dealing with one piece that's left out of that box of problems.
• And I'm glad that someone's dealing with one piece that's left out of that box of problems is having
• For example, to go letters to the editor with a master point in two. Emacy employees.
• Collectively, our message really underscores three key points.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting was a special commission hearing on antisemitism held off-site at Kerem Shalom Synagogue in Concord, with commissioners approving prior minutes and noting a quorum, a rescheduled October 27 meeting, and the addition of a new commissioner. The co-chairs and host speakers emphasized the personal and communal significance of holding the hearing in a synagogue and the importance of confronting antisemitism while protecting free speech, academic freedom, and civil discourse. The commission heard from former SJC Justice and current UMass General Counsel David Lowy, who discussed the IHRA definition of antisemitism, said its use as nonbinding guidance does not raise First Amendment concerns, and described UMass’s response to a discriminatory academic conference policy. Commissioners also asked about campus speaker vetting, protest rights, and university practices for addressing antisemitism and protecting students’ access to education. District Attorney Marian Ryan testified about restorative justice as a tool for addressing hate incidents, saying it can help victims be heard, reduce reoffending, and be used in criminal, school, and community settings. She described local programs, online reporting forms, and the need for better statutory tools, including changes to restitution and education requirements in hate-crime cases. Commissioners asked whether restorative justice affects charging decisions, and Ryan said it should not alter whether a hate crime is investigated or charged. She also identified model programs and said the commission’s work aligns with the national strategy it is charged with implementing. Three rabbis then described the rise in antisemitic incidents in schools and communities, the emotional toll on Jewish families, and the need for stronger school responses, clearer language in incident communications, and better training for educators. Rabbi Brad David recounted repeated incidents in Acton-Boxborough and praised the district’s improved partnership and response, while Rabbi Tom Shah described parental anxiety, concerns about classroom materials lacking context, and the need for balanced instruction. The rabbis also discussed synagogue security costs and measures, including volunteer security teams, police support, grants, and physical protections. Commissioners said the testimony would inform forthcoming recommendations, and DESE staff noted they are developing instructional-materials guidance and a rubric for educators. The final witness, Professor Christina Miller, outlined hate-crime prosecution issues in Massachusetts, including mixed-motive cases, the need for clearer statutes and jury instructions, better training for police and clerk magistrates, guidance on sentencing and diversity-awareness programs, and the use of community impact statements.

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• So these require emergency declaration by the local jurisdiction, so that's a key thing.
• It's nice to have, you know,... ...declaration by the local jurisdiction, so that's a key thing.
• That's the idea behind shoreline master programs requiring...
• That's the idea behind shoreline master programs requiring permit review for that.
• Would be to authorize citizen suits for violations of the Shoreline Management Act, shoreline master

Keywords: 904, all

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• commanding general for III Corps and Fort Cavazos, indicated in his letter that Fort Cavazos plays a key
• The key to long-term water sustainability in Central Texas is strategic investment in infrastructure.
• Many of these developments, especially master plan communities. ...take years and years and years to
• So the biggest example I can give is, let's just take a hypothesis. ...a master plan community, or we
• So many of these master plan communities have multiple districts over several thousand acres.

Bills: HB29, HB685, HB1633, HB1689, HB1690, HB1918, HB2010, HB2500, HB2608, HB2626, HB29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

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• The capital project scoring committee included 10 scores from key executive branch entities.
• <00:04:58.639> executive included 10 scores from key executive included 10 scores from key
• This slide and the next one show the key criteria we use to evaluate capital projects.
• It's to do our long-range planning statewide armory master plan.
• The number three is the master plan.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:09 Approval of Minutes 00:01:10 Welcome New Members 00:01:26 Information Items 00:01:49 COT Special Report 00:02:38 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:07:41 A. Department of Military Affairs 00:08:07 B. Department of Veterans’ Affairs 00:20:34 C. Kentucky Infrastructure Authority 00:25:54 D. Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet 00:35:05 E. Transportation Cabinet 00:55:53, 958, all

Summary: The Capital Planning Advisory Board met with a quorum, approved the May 21 minutes, and welcomed a new executive branch member, Secretary Keith Jackson of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The board also received two informational items: agency responses to prior questions and amendments made to capital plans after the last meeting. It then heard the Commonwealth Office of Technology’s report on executive branch IT capital project scoring, which reviewed 16 IT requests totaling about $330.5 million. COOT said projects were ranked through an independent panel using standardized criteria focused on feasibility, statewide alignment, readiness, impact, and risk; the CIO recommended moving an enterprise application and artificial intelligence inventory system from rank 11 to rank 4 because of its enterprise-wide impact and connection to Senate Bill 4. The Department of Military Affairs presented its capital plan, describing 43 million in projects for the current period and 13 projects totaling $65 million for 2026–2028, with most funding coming from federal sources and restricted agency funds and no general fund request in the latter period. Its projects included maintenance pool adjustments, a statewide Army master plan, the Somerset readiness center, Shelbyville and Ashland armories, a future home for the Kentucky Army National Guard band, and other facility upgrades. Members asked about the Somerset project’s cost growth and federal delay; the department said the project remains in conceptual design, is awaiting federal MILCON action, and would require a state match of about $9.8 million against $29.6 million federal funding if it is approved. Members also asked about staffing levels, and the department said state employee and Title 32 numbers have been relatively steady, while technician positions have declined. The Department of Veterans Affairs outlined seven projects for 2026–2028, led by a Radcliff Veterans Center HVAC replacement that needs an estimated additional $16 million to finish phase two after phase one was already funded. Other requests included a maintenance pool increase, renovations and exterior upgrades at Eastern and Western Kentucky veterans facilities, a cooling tower replacement at Thompson Hood, and parking lot and lighting improvements. The department said some projects were already in the six-year plan and that the Radcliff phase two could be bid in June 2026 if funded. Members confirmed that a columbarium wall project at Grayson is federally funded. The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented its six-year capital plan, citing more than $3 billion in loan commitments since 1988 and over $5 billion in supported infrastructure projects. KIA requested $298.439 million in the first biennium, including $27.742 million in state match for federal clean water and drinking water revolving funds, $25 million for its state Infrastructure Revolving Fund, $185.697 million in federal capitalization grants, and $30 million in leverage bond authorization for each year of the two federally assisted loan programs. Members asked about drinking-water quality, and KIA said that function is handled by the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Water, not KIA. KIA also said its loan rates currently range from 0.5% to 2.25%, averaging just under 1%, and that its revolving loan programs have had no defaults. The Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet began its presentation at the end of the transcript, with staff identifying themselves, but no project details or board action from that presentation were included in the excerpt.

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• But I'll note also that key components of that have not been funded by the legislature so far.
• So DHS, for example, had a proposal to stand up what's called a master data management solution.
• They requested that money to stand up a master data management to create a golden record of the client
• But I'll note also that key components of that have not been funded by the legislature so far.
• So DHS, for example, had a proposal to stand up what's called a master data management solution.

Bills: HF3043, HF2891

Keywords: public safety, illegal remunerations, healthcare fraud, grants, criminal penalties, state law, grants management, state employees training, certification, monitoring grants, accountability, grant fraud, 1183, house

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• Hudson was a masterful writer, illustrator, and artist with a rare gift: the ability to turn big ideas
• HUDSON WAS MASTERFUL WRITER, ILLUSTRATOR AND ARTIST WITH A RARE GIFT.
• You know, as we often work in this chamber around a lot of key issues, and none of us can most certainly
• Check the boxes. You'll agree with me. It is a bad move. We should all vote no.
• CHECK THE BOXES. YOU'LL AGREE WITH ME. IT IS A BAD MOVE. WE SHOULD ALL VOTE NO.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then processed a large number of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate or Assembly versions for third reading. The chamber also adopted the resolution calendar with exceptions and took up several resolutions and ceremonial recognitions, including a resolution mourning Hudson Talbott, a Dairy Month resolution highlighting New York’s dairy industry, and introductions honoring Niskayuna academic teams, Gabriella Scheer for receiving the Liberty Medal, the Hartstein family’s civic engagement, and Diana Cochran’s advocacy for safe firearm storage. The Senate then moved through the calendar and passed many bills on topics including insurance, public health, education, labor, social services, banking, local government, veterans, public service, consumer protection, criminal procedure, cannabis, parks, taxation, election law, and highway matters. Several members explained votes on notable measures: support for acupuncture insurance coverage, consumer protections for doorbell-camera data sharing, expanded protections in debt collection cases, trauma-informed procedures for sexual assault survivors, a Legionnaires’ disease awareness program, changes to mandatory minimum sentencing, and universal safe storage of firearms. A number of home rule and local authorization bills were also approved, including parkland alienation measures and local tax exemption authorizations. Most measures passed with broad bipartisan support, though some drew recorded opposition. Notable roll calls included the consumer debt uniformity bill, the mandatory minimum sentencing bill, the safe storage/firearms bill, and the public housing and public health measures, each with more divided votes. The chamber also accepted a lengthy Rules Committee report sending many additional bills directly to third reading, and then began the supplemental calendar, passing at least the first items before the transcript ended.

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• I AM MASTER DEPUTY JEFF WITH THE HILLSBORO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
• IF YOU DON'T ESTABLISH IT NOW, THE BEAST IS OUT-OF-THE-BOX AND YOU CAN'T PUT IT BACK IN.

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• We started working with landowners, putting up miles and miles of concertina wire and connex boxes.
• You generally have done a masterful job getting this to just all volunteers that were not impacting employers

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• We have four key goals that drive our day-to-day work and strategic initiatives as well.
• to result in a total decrease in expenditures that corresponds to the enrollment line—there are some key
• To reach those goals, our budget request builds on five key priorities.
• Of those, we have 128 licensed social workers, 100 of those are master level licensed.
• And so we created this program, and we receive anything from, "Can you help me get a food box?"

Keywords: 996, all