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• are specific to a state.
• </c> eight in the state right now? eight in the state right now?
• /c> is the role of state of the state in is the role of state of the state in providing<01:00:39.760>
• Uh, the University of Wyoming and the State Geological Survey have done some excellent work in the last
• outside of the state.

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Summary: The committee opened by taking roll for the Joint Transportation, Highways, and Military Affairs Committee and noting that 20 topics had been submitted for discussion, including one late addition. Members were asked to number the topics for reference, and the chair explained that each presenter should give a brief overview before the committee returned to the dais for questions and possible ranking or action. No votes were taken during the portion provided. The first topic was a request from the Associated General Contractors of Wyoming to have TRIP, a third-party transportation research organization, present a report on Wyoming’s highway system. The report is intended to identify transportation needs and 25 priority projects, and the committee generally supported hearing the report and methodology directly from TRIP. The next topic combined two similar railroad safety proposals. Representative Chestek described a bill addressing train length, wayside detectors, and track inspections, citing the East Palestine derailment and concerns about reduced inspection frequency. Committee members raised questions about federal preemption and enforcement authority; Chestek said states can be more protective of safety where federal rules leave gaps, and WYDOT said it would need additional expertise and staffing to administer such a program. No public testimony was offered on the railroad topic. The committee then heard two proposals from the Wyoming Military Department. One would study Tricare subsidies for mental health providers by comparing Tricare reimbursement rates with other insurers, gathering de-identified data on eligible members and provider participation, and then returning to the committee with findings before any legislative recommendation. Members discussed whether the issue might fit better in Labor, Health, and Social Services, but the military department said it believed the committee had a strong connection to the topic. The second military topic would study Service Group Life Insurance for state active duty, comparing state and federal death benefits for Guard members to identify any shortfalls. The committee also briefly discussed a VSO program review raised by Representative Neff, focusing on the number of veterans service officers and retention, but no action was taken in the excerpt.

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• than the state would have million more than the state would have received<00:11:56.600><c> under</c>
• </c><00:12:48.600><c> that</c> additional resources for the state that additional resources for the state
• if they're from another state?
• have a separate rate for out-of-state hospitals than they do for in-state hospitals.
• You said some states do.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And then there's the airport, metro, university, and state law enforcement officers who help protect
• And then there's the airport, metro, university, and state law enforcement officers who help protect
• </c> right here, even in the United States. right here, even in the United States.
• In the chairman state of cruel.
• </c> the good people of the United States. the good people of the United States.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• She mentioned camp safety in her State of the State.
• ><c> state.
• ><02:56:20.720><c> with</c><02:56:21.040><c> similar</c> state to state to state with similar state to
• , our state cannot act stronger than<02:58:37.920><c> Washington."
• </c> state of Alabama? state of Alabama?

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• </c> bill to amend title 40 United States bill to amend title 40 United States code<05:02:28.000><c>
• </c><05:04:39.440><c> DC</c> building in Washington DC building in Washington DC the<05:04:40.520><c>
• </c><05:15:32.200><c> of</c> the state of the state of Canada<05:15:34.160><c> but</c><05:15:34.920><
• </c> TVA and other areas as a state TVA and other areas as a state legislature<05:19:30.798><c> and</
• State make him uniquely suited to this State make him uniquely suited to this role<07:19:23.520><c> at

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

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• The good news for the state is that in this realm, on the state side, on the active employee benefits
• Um and and we're we're the state.
• >> Uh, the state annual comprehensive report. Uh, the state annual comprehensive report.
• </c><01:27:23.760><c> That</c> are bringing to the state. That are bringing to the state.
• </c> uh between the other northeast states uh between the other northeast states like<01:28:40.400><c

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee met on January 23, 2026, approved the December 19, 2025 minutes, and adopted the remaining items on the consent calendar after noting several withdrawals. The committee then took up Department of Safety item FIS 26007, which involved Homeland Security/FEMA grant funding for equipment and UAS-related activities. Senators asked whether any of the funding would support federal civil immigration enforcement or shared operations with federal agencies, and about privacy protections for drone data. The department said the grant is governed by federal parameters, that the state uses the remaining 20 percent after federally directed uses, and that privacy law in this area is evolving. The item was adopted on an 8-2 vote. The committee next considered Department of Environmental Services item 26003, which had been withdrawn by the Senate. A senator said concerns about using the funds for a different project had been resolved after speaking with the commissioner, and the item was adopted without further debate. The committee then moved to Department of Health and Human Services item 260005, a request for about $700,000 in remaining ARPA-related funds for the Hampstead children’s facility project. Commissioners explained that the project had been funded in stages because the original appropriation was based on estimates and bid assumptions, and that the remaining money would cover alternates and finish the project without using general funds. Senators raised concerns about repeated requests for additional money, the adequacy of security, site-selection costs, and why the project had not been fully funded at the outset. The department said the project had been intentionally structured to proceed in phases and that required security would be provided.

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• I'm also an affiliate professor at the University of Washington in Seattle.
• law school and San Jose State University.
• to San Jose State University.
• to San Jose State University.
• to San Jose State University.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 41 by Senator Wiener, which would regulate pharmacy benefit managers by increasing transparency, banning patient steering and spread pricing, and requiring full pass-through of rebates. Supporters, including independent pharmacists and health advocates, said PBM practices are driving up drug costs and closing neighborhood pharmacies. Opponents from PBM and health plan groups argued the bill overlaps with recently enacted licensing and reporting requirements, would not lower consumer prices, and may be preempted by ERISA. Members discussed confidentiality issues, consumer savings, and the relationship between SB 41 and the new budget trailer bill; the author asked for an aye vote. The committee then took up SB 378, also by Senator Wiener, aimed at online marketplaces that advertise illegal intoxicating hemp and unlicensed cannabis products. Supporters from labor, public health, and the licensed cannabis industry said online sales are undermining regulated businesses and exposing children to unsafe products. Opponents from tech and hemp industry groups warned the bill is overbroad, could sweep in general-purpose platforms and lawful hemp wellness products, and raises Dormant Commerce Clause and First Amendment concerns. The author said he would narrow the bill, remove industrial hemp references, and address strict liability and standing issues; members largely focused on how to target illegal products without capturing lawful marketplaces. SB 243 by Senator Padilla addressed AI companion chatbots, with supporters including Common Sense Media and transparency advocates warning that these systems can be addictive, manipulative, and dangerous for minors and vulnerable users, citing studies and the death of a Florida teenager. The bill would require disclosures, anti-addiction design limits, self-harm protocols, audits, reporting, and a private right of action. Tech and business groups opposed the measure as overly broad and said its definitions could sweep in general-purpose AI tools; several members supported the goal but questioned the breadth of the definitions and the private right of action. Finally, SB 522 by Senator Wahab would extend just-cause eviction protections to rental units that were previously covered by the Tenant Protection Act but were destroyed in disasters and later rebuilt. Supporters, including Los Angeles city officials and tenant advocates, said the bill would help keep displaced renters housed after wildfires and other disasters. Apartment and realtor groups opposed it, arguing it would remove a key exemption needed to finance rebuilding and could discourage post-disaster reconstruction. Members expressed support for tenant protections in disaster areas, and the author asked for an aye vote.

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• </c><00:08:35.760><c> shut</c> our state shut our state shut down<00:08:37.760><c> you</c><00:08:38.000
• Many of the states around us did not have any of these things happening in the state, and yet did not
• State your advice.
• </c><00:40:08.240><c> your</c> rule advice Madam speaker State your rule advice Madam speaker State your
• of the state.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We're one of, you know, we're the state that is identified as the quote progressive climate state, and
• than anywhere else in the state.
• the state as well.
• But these investments for the state are for a long-term basis and for the state of California at large
• When the state builds a great facility like this and then leases some of it out, the state ought to be

Summary: The meeting began with a lengthy opening discussion with Secretary Karen Ross of the Department of Food and Agriculture, who reviewed the department’s proposed budget, emphasized California agriculture’s record output, and highlighted major priorities including climate-smart agriculture, groundwater management, local food systems, farm-to-school, food hubs, invasive pest prevention, bird flu response, and food safety. She also warned about federal budget cuts, especially at USDA and FDA, and discussed market access challenges abroad, rising input costs, labor shortages, and the need for automation and workforce training. Members raised questions about the future of Farm to School, the California Nutrition Incentive Program/Market Match, local food procurement, and how to better connect farmers to schools, food banks, and food hubs; Ross said the department had strong evidence the program benefits small farms and Title I schools and noted continued interest in building out local food infrastructure. The committee then took up item one on eliminating vacant positions at the Departments of Fish and Wildlife, Parks and Recreation, and Food and Agriculture. The Legislative Analyst’s Office explained that the Governor proposed eliminating 6,000 vacant positions statewide, with the Joint Legislative Budget Committee previously rejecting 650 of them, including 174 in these three departments. LAO and Finance said the vacancies represented a source of budget flexibility, but warned that eliminating them could create program impacts; LAO recommended retaining the special-funded positions at Fish and Wildlife and Food and Agriculture, while weighing the General Fund positions against other priorities. Finance argued the reductions were part of a broader budget-resiliency exercise and that departments could reclassify or shift vacancies to higher priorities. Members focused heavily on the practical impacts of the cuts. Assemblymember Petrie-Norris argued that Fish and Wildlife staffing shortages were already slowing permits needed for housing, clean energy, water, and transportation projects, and questioned the value of saving relatively small amounts of money. Fish and Wildlife officials said the department had prioritized mission-critical work and could still meet permitting obligations, but acknowledged limited-term staffing constraints. State Parks said the proposed ranger and maintenance cuts would not have immediate effects but could slow maintenance and eventually worsen deferred maintenance. Food and Agriculture said some of the eliminated positions supported early pest detection and eradication, but that the department believed it could still meet its mandate and reclassify positions if needed. The chair and several members signaled concern about the Fish and Wildlife and Parks cuts, while also noting the broader need for budget reductions. The committee then moved to item six, hearing an overview from the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation. Staff described the office’s role in CEQA implementation and said the budget requests were baseline funding to maintain existing functions, including IT services and administrative/legislative support, rather than new programs. The chair asked the presenters to move quickly through background material so the committee could get to questions, and the item began with no votes taken during the meeting.

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• As we stated in the task force report, for every $1,000 states spent per person in poverty, directly
• However, with a county-based child welfare system in a state with 58 different counties, state guidance
• The parallel state departments at the state level have a joint resolution team to coordinate information
• The last thing I'd like to highlight is that we have executed a contract with the California State University
• in the state budget.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• These are just state boards. These are just state boards and commissions. I'm so sorry.
• But this one is state board. His last year did. But this one is state board. His two years ago did.
• Not unless it's a state, a state entity. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
• The bill says state agencies, government state agencies.
• A state board, commission, agency.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public access, transparency, and campaign finance. HB 648, as amended, would allow early childhood providers and parents of children under five to participate virtually in certain boards and commissions when in-person attendance is not feasible; supporters said it would help short-staffed providers and busy parents, while an opponent argued participation is different from observation. The bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 615 would require certain public bodies with taxing, rulemaking, or fee-setting authority to broadcast meetings live and keep an online archive; supporters emphasized low-cost technology and broader access, while local government representatives warned of unfunded mandates, confusion over which bodies are covered, and concerns about archiving and platform dependence. The committee adopted amendments clarifying the recording/broadcast language and reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 627, a similar live-streaming bill by Rep. Knox, was voluntarily deferred in favor of HB 615. The committee also considered HB 996, which would allow campaign funds to be used for clothing required for holding office and related cleaning/maintenance. The author said the bill was meant to offset required professional attire costs for legislators with modest salaries, but members raised concerns about public perception, possible abuse, and whether a cap should be added. The bill was voluntarily deferred so the author could work with members on a cap and narrower language. HB 540, dealing with disclosures for certain digital political communications and influencer-style campaign advertising, was discussed as a way to require disclosure when third parties are paid from campaign funds to promote or attack candidates online; members sought clarification that it would apply to paid campaign content rather than ordinary self-posted material. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee took up HB 270, which would allow qualified incarcerated voters who have not been convicted of a felony to vote absentee by mail if they are first-time mail registrants and cannot vote in person. The author said the bill was intended to resolve a conflict between existing voting statutes and preserve already-existing voting rights for pretrial detainees and others not convicted of felonies. Supporters said incarcerated voters are highly verifiable and the bill would reduce confusion, while opponents raised concerns about administration. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to involuntarily defer the bill by a recorded vote.

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• One of the reasons for this is often that states that are more resource-heavy like you are, and states
• The policy changes shift more responsibility to states by requiring states to take on a greater share
• State goals with funding.
• I'm interested in that state-by-state, certainly for New Mexico.
• The state heard our cries.

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• </c> dile of homes that are sold in the state dile of homes that are sold in the state of<00:04:55.840
• <00:05:02.080><c> are</c><00:05:02.320><c> more</c><00:05:02.560><c> than</c> state are more than state
• </c><00:05:09.600><c> of</c> are costburdened in the state of are costburdened in the state of Minnesota
• But he tells members that a lot of regulatory reform is being conducted in blue states and red states
• More than ever, our state walls as well. More than ever, our state is<00:33:30.760><c> thriving.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It all comes through the state library. It's in the state investment council, and they just tell.
• That said, the State Librarian, Eli Ginei, we are very lucky to have him as a State Librarian. ...very
• But it's not really part of anything the State Library tracks. ...part of anything the State Library
• That we operate across the state.
• States are with bilateral trade.

Keywords: 996, all

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• So, Senator Blaylock has stated, so I'm in favor of this.
• what we see is happening in states around us.
• There is no state rabies law.
• There is no state rabies law.
• , home state of choice.

Keywords: 989, all

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• </c> constitution of the state of Minnesota. constitution of the state of Minnesota.
• </c> for the state of Minnesota. for the state of Minnesota.
• Our money goes to Washington as well. Some goes to Washington, some goes to St.
• </c> which increases the cost to the state. which increases the cost to the state.
• </c> fact that it's 45% of our state budget. fact that it's 45% of our state budget.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Go ahead and state— Hi there. Natasha, welcome to the committee.
• There is no state rabies law.
• Go ahead and state your name for the record and where you're from.
• , her home state of choice.
• Go ahead and state your name for the record. Thank you.

Summary: The Senate Agricultural Committee approved minutes from January 29 and February 3, 2026, then printed two committee RSs from Chair Tammy Nichols. RS 33191 would declare Norway rats and roof rats public nuisances/invasive pests and place coordination with the Department of Agriculture; RS 33266 would require clearer labeling for alternative animal protein products and restrict use of meat-cut terms on non-meat products. Both were printed without opposition. The committee then advanced two Idaho Potato Commission cleanup bills from Senator Camille Blaylock. Senate Bill 1242, which removes outdated rulemaking language, repeals an obsolete referendum provision, and deletes a redundant records section, was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1243, which removes references to the no-longer-used Idaho One Plan, was also sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1241, the Working Animal Protection Act from Senator Brandon Shippey, drew extensive testimony. Supporters from veterinary, agriculture, carriage, outfitting, youth, and recreation groups said it would protect the lawful use of working animals and preserve agricultural and recreational heritage. Opponents, including the Idaho Humane Society and Association of Idaho Cities, argued the bill was too broad, could preempt local animal-control, zoning, and nuisance laws, and could create enforcement problems. The committee voted to send the bill to the amending order for possible amendments. House Joint Memorial 10, presented by Senator Kelly Anthon, urged Congress and USDA to prohibit artificial sweeteners in federally funded school meals and favor real sugar. The sugar beet industry and supporters said it would promote real food and support Idaho’s sugar sector, while a nutritionist testified against it, arguing sugar is highly processed and that schools should reduce added sugar. The committee approved the memorial and sent it to the floor with a do pass recommendation.

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• Jones, State Representative District 97.
• State Election Board.
• State Election Board action took place?
• Would you state that another way?
• states that.

Summary: The Oklahoma State Election Board held a special meeting to address several candidate contests and related procedural matters. After roll call and opening remarks, counsel explained the hearing procedures, burden of proof, and possible outcomes. Several cases were noted as resolved or withdrawn, including Timmons v. Jones, Banning v. Sutterfield, and Roberts v. Gaw. In Ranson v. Riley, the board accepted constructive service after the respondent did not appear, heard that Riley was not a registered voter in the required district for the required period, and voted 3-0 to sustain the petition and strike him from the ballot, with costs assessed to the petitioner. The board then heard Hasenbach v. Pugh, a contest challenging Senator Adam Pugh’s candidacy for Superintendent of Public Instruction under the Oklahoma Constitution’s emoluments ineligibility clause. The petitioner argued that Pugh was a sitting legislator whose office’s salary and benefits had increased during his term, relying on stipulated facts, a compensation commission order, and prior case law. The respondent argued the salary increase came from an independent commission that expressly excluded current legislators and that benefit changes were automatic under a preexisting statute, so no qualifying increase applied to Pugh. The board resolved several procedural issues first, including striking a reply brief as beyond the original petition and admitting joint stipulations into the record. After a recess and executive session, the board returned to open session and voted 3-0 to deny the petition in Hasenbach v. Pugh, retaining Pugh as a candidate on the ballot and assessing costs to the petitioner. The meeting concluded with closing remarks from the secretary and a unanimous vote to adjourn.

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• </c><00:07:15.479><c> of</c> defining it citizens in the state of defining it citizens in the state of
• </c><00:07:57.240><c> of</c> export that tragedy to the state of export that tragedy to the state of
• Don't make our state less safe; make our state more safe. Vote against this bill.
• Don't make our state less safe; make our state more safe. Vote against this bill.
• less safe make our don't make our state less safe make our state<00:25:50.440><c> more</c><00:25:50.760

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> to be the president at Murray State to be the president at Murray State University,<00:39:23.599
• </c> construction uh at Murray State construction uh at Murray State University,<00:41:30.319><c> but
• </c> success uh at Murray State University. success uh at Murray State University.
• c> the</c> of Murray State University so know the of Murray State University so know the institution<
• Uh and then Murray State University.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a full quorum and approved the prior minutes. Members offered introductions of guests and family members, then heard a presentation from University of Louisville President Thomas Jared Bradley, who was sworn in before testifying. He described his background and outlined U of L’s strategic priorities: student success, access and affordability, workforce development, community engagement, and research. Bradley highlighted enrollment growth, increases in first-generation and Pell-eligible students, strong transfer pathways with KCTCS, and support programs such as the Cardinal Commitment Grant, 15-to-Finish, Comeback Cards, tutoring, mentoring, and mental health services. Bradley also emphasized U of L’s statewide and regional impact through UofL Health, rural outreach, the Bullitt County rural cancer education and research center, nursing expansion, and the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. He noted major institutional distinctions, including R1 status, a new Carnegie Opportunity College and University designation, and community-engaged classification. He said the university is one of only 10 public universities nationwide with all three designations and reported record enrollment, improved retention, and strong research expenditures. He also thanked lawmakers for significant capital and operating support, including funding for the simulation center, health science center, asset preservation, and the MEP program. During questions, members praised the university’s public service role and asked about first-generation enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and post-graduation outcomes. Bradley said the university is working to improve completion by expanding academic support, early alerts, incentives for tutoring, and faculty/advisor mentoring, especially for first-generation and high-need students. He acknowledged that post-graduation employment data is difficult to collect but said the new Carnegie classification reflects positive outcomes. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and no formal actions were taken on legislation in this portion of the meeting.