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• I'm going to box it up and take it to North Alabama for our off week.
• It's not just one; this is a concern in West Alabama, South Alabama, Central Alabama, wherever.

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• Representative Collins, commending the Winterboro High School girls basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama
• SAR 85, Senator Bell, commending Senior Trooper Hunter Woodruff as recipient of the 2026 Alabama Legislative
• SGR 84, Senator Orr, encouraging Alabama specialty public high schools to form a consortium.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Resolution the clerk will read the resolution HR 277 by Ashby recognizing February 18 2025 as Alabama
• The Alabama Cushata Tribe has deep roots and takes great pride in its contribution. and culture of Texas
• I'm honored today to welcome a number of prominent members of the Alabama Kshatriya tribe that are up
• Tribal Council, Donnis Batiste. the principal chief, and Herbert Johnson, Jr., the second chief of the Alabama

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• House Bill 47 amends how the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole will make a decision about granting,
• Board of Pardons amends how the Alabama Board of Pardons and<00:22:33.440> Parole<00:22:33.760
• <00:36:37.920> to and 151670 of the code of Alabama to and 151670 of the code of Alabama to
• Practically, if the State of Alabama continues to reduce the amount of funding that goes to the court
• Also, this bill does a few other... of Alabama of do not call but it has not of Alabama of do not call

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• with a way to help lower birth defects, particularly spina bifida, which we have quite a bit of in Alabama
• Over the years, we have... ...in Alabama.
• that particular birth defect and save the... ...that particular birth defect and save the state of Alabama

Bills: HB384, SB181, HB391

Keywords: food enrichment, corn masa, health regulations, nutritional standards, folic acid, respiratory therapy, interstate compact, public health, licensure, workforce mobility, military families, adverse actions, streamlined practice, traffic offenses, blood testing, law enforcement, chemical analysis, DUI, 1136, house

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• The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Alabama, Mr. Fagorus, for five minutes.
• She was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, my hometown.
• She was born and raised<00:35:42.240> in<00:35:42.480> Mobile,<00:35:43.040> Alabama
• raised in Mobile, Alabama, my hometown. raised in Mobile, Alabama, my hometown.
• <00:37:25.040> and came back home to Mobile, Alabama and came back home to Mobile, Alabama

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• finding it helpful, and we'd like to move this along in... ...and we'd like to move this along in Alabama
• If we wait in rural Alabama or any other place in Alabama for some big company to come in and... ...for

Bills: SB86

Keywords: independent contractors, portable benefits, employee benefits, tax deductions, employment relationship, 923, senate, all

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• I think that, like Alabama, may have been given a little bit more, and some of our border people that
• are looking at Alabama or Mississippi might be going over there because their program is a little bit
• the ground and funded it, at that particular time we were losing a lot of folks, citizens, to the Alabama
• ><00:11:44.079> citizens<00:11:45.519> to<00:11:46.000> the<00:11:46.320> Alabama
• um uh folks, citizens to the Alabama um uh folks, citizens to the Alabama Guard,<00:11:47.200>

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee heard an update from the Mississippi National Guard leadership on deployments, operations, and the Guard’s budget request. The general described ongoing missions involving Mississippi units at the southern border, the National Capital Region, and Operation Safe and Beautiful, as well as the Guard’s role in Operation Midnight Hammer through the Meridian refueling unit. He also noted continued training of international partners at Camp Shelby and emphasized the Guard’s statewide, national, and global reach. The budget presentation focused on a modest increase over the prior year, including funding for state employees and the Youth Challenge Academy, the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, the state education assistance program, readiness center maintenance for armories, and an increase in AC escalation authority from $164 million to $225 million to allow spending of federal funds on approved projects. The general said federal investment in Mississippi National Guard activities totaled $784 million in FY25, with $384 million for payroll, and explained that most permanent positions are federally reimbursed. Members discussed the state education assistance program, which the general said has helped stop recruiting losses to neighboring states by making Mississippi more competitive on tuition benefits. He said the program especially helps retain midcareer noncommissioned officers and supports younger service members who may lack health coverage when called to state active duty. Senators also asked about Camp Shelby Youth Challenge facilities and armory projects; the general reported that recent appropriations have improved the campus, that the program remains among the top three nationally, and that armory work is moving forward in Amory, Southaven, Corinth, and Carthage. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with expressions of appreciation and adjournment.

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• Alabama—there was a trip where the charter flight went to Alabama and then went from Alabama to New Jersey
• The charter flight went to Alabama and then went from Alabama to New Jersey and back.

Summary: The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee met to hear a presentation from the Florida Auditor General’s office on recent operational audits of four universities and to discuss how audit findings are handled. The Auditor General explained that financial audits occur annually and operational audits at least every three years, with universities required to respond in writing to findings; the office generally follows up in the next audit cycle, though it can audit sooner if needed. Members asked about accountability, whether findings are referred to other bodies, and how internal university audit functions interact with the state audit process. The chair emphasized the committee’s oversight role in ensuring public funds are used appropriately. The audit findings highlighted issues at New College of Florida, Florida A&M University, the University of Florida, and Florida Atlantic University. At New College, auditors cited invoice/payment errors, delinquent student account collection delays, prohibited extra compensation, exceeding state remuneration limits for certain employees, weak purchasing card controls, construction management cost documentation issues, and subcontractor licensing documentation gaps. At FAMU, auditors found investment accounting classification issues, delayed bank reconciliations, late vendor payments, and incomplete annual employee evaluations. At UF, auditors reported concerns over a $6.4 million consulting contract, event and catering spending, president’s office hiring and salary practices, bonus and relocation payments, continued high compensation after the president transitioned to another role, travel expenses including charter flights, and remote work agreements. At FAU, auditors found distance learning fee revenue exceeded allowable costs by about $2.8 million, carry forward funds were underreported by about $77 million, and credit card controls needed improvement. Members pressed the Auditor General on whether overpayments were refunded, whether any findings involved statutory violations, and what enforcement exists beyond the audit report. The auditor said some issues were corrected by the universities, such as New College recovering excess compensation from foundation funds, but others would be revisited in future audits; if potential fraud were identified, it would be referred to the state attorney’s office. The chair closed by noting that accountability for public spending rests with the Legislature and the committee, and the meeting adjourned without any vote or formal action beyond receiving the presentation.

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• My name is Steve Tims, and I'm with the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
• Alabama. I'm part of our Real Estate Group and we're working with a great staff of people.
• The good thing is that the bulk of the contracts have gone to Alabama contractors.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• Alabama is kind of the poster child for this one. They implemented their program several years ago.
• Uh Alabama<00:01:10.720> is<00:01:10.840> kind<00:01:11.040> of<00:01:11.120>
• the<00:01:11.560> uh<00:01:11.880> poster<00:01:12.200> child Alabama is kind
• of the uh poster child Alabama is kind of the uh poster child for<00:01:12.680> this<00:01:12.920

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Summary: House File 4223 was presented as an appropriation to implement and jump-start the Strengthening Our Homes program enacted in 2023. Rep. Elkins said the goal is to help homeowners strengthen roofs using standards promoted by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, citing other states such as Alabama as examples where hardened homes performed better in major storms. He emphasized rising homeowners insurance costs, especially for affordable apartments, older condo buildings, and seniors on fixed or limited incomes, and said the grants would help people who may not have the upfront cash to make improvements. Committee members generally supported the concept, describing it as a way to reduce storm damage and lower insurance premiums. One member highlighted that the income threshold for grant eligibility could reach a large share of Minnesota homeowners and potentially harden nearly a million homes, while another noted the program’s focus on lower-income households. A Commerce Committee discussion was referenced in which an alternative approach was raised: tax incentives, including possible sales tax relief, for materials and labor used to harden homes against hail and other weather risks. Rep. Elkins responded that labor is an important part of the cost and that many potential beneficiaries are seniors with little taxable income, making a grant program more practical than a tax-based incentive. Another member agreed the upfront cost is a major barrier and said the grant design appears thoughtful. No vote was taken; the bill was laid over for further discussion.

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• Students can attend and gain the skills needed through Coastal Alabama.
• And I don't think $30 million is a lot to ask for $150 million, but a lot of them went up to North Alabama
• We know that the Alabama State Department is in control of these funds, but we know with your pull and
• And so us coming together and you guys coming in as one unit and one voice, we're up against North Alabama

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• Strong of Alabama for his work on this legislation, and I reserve.
• Speaker, I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Alabama, Mr.
• Speaker, I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Alabama, Mr.
• I commend my colleague, the gentleman from Alabama, Mr.
• I commend my colleague, the gentleman from Alabama, Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We are grateful for the trust that the people of Alabama have put in us and for the interest of the parties
• I am a senior at the University of Alabama, majoring in political science and African-American studies
• 00:21:24.720> the<00:21:24.880> University<00:21:25.200> of<00:21:25.440> Alabama
• <00:21:26.640> um<00:21:26.799> majoring at the University of Alabama um majoring at
• the University of Alabama um majoring in<00:21:27.679> political<00:21:28.080> science

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• States like Tennessee, Alabama, West Virginia, I'm trying to think, Wisconsin don't allow people to bring
• Um states<00:08:33.120> like<00:08:33.440> Tennessee,<00:08:34.159> Alabama,<00:
• 08:34.800> West states like Tennessee, Alabama, West states like Tennessee, Alabama, West Virginia

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Summary: The interview focused on changes to security at the Minnesota Capitol complex in response to rising political violence and recent attacks on public officials, including the June 14 assassinations of Melissa and Mark Hartman and the attempted assassination of Senator Hoffman and his wife. The senator said those events, along with broader threats against elected officials, created urgency to strengthen protections for members, staff, and visitors. The discussion centered on the Axtell report, a Department of Public Safety security assessment of four priority buildings: the Capitol, Centennial Office Building, Judicial Center, and Minnesota Senate Building. The report included a public executive summary and a confidential detailed analysis. Its top recommendation was weapon screening, which the advisory committee adopted as the highest-impact measure to prevent weapons or other dangerous items from entering the buildings. The senator described visible changes such as screening at entrances, single-entry points, Evolv machines, and X-ray screening for bags, as well as a Senate rule barring guns in the gallery after concerns about member safety. She argued these measures do not significantly reduce access because most state capitols already screen visitors, and said restrictions on firearms in government buildings are consistent with constitutional limits in sensitive places. She also noted that permit holders may still enter with firearms for now, but said she plans to introduce a bill to ban guns on the Capitol complex entirely. Additional recommendations discussed included encrypted staff badges, more consistent access controls across buildings, and behavioral threat assessment training. The senator said some proposals will require legislative action and funding, citing an estimated $41 million request from the Department of Administration, while other measures could be implemented administratively from the non-public security report.

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• opportunity that is available in over 30 states and something that we are considering here in the state of Alabama
• here in<00:08:02.639> the<00:08:02.720> state<00:08:02.879> of<00:08:03.039> Alabama
• <00:08:03.440> for<00:08:03.759> our<00:08:04.000> local in the state of Alabama
• for our local in the state of Alabama for our local governments<00:08:05.199> uh<00:08:05.360

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• There are many other states, mostly along the Gulf Coast; Alabama is the premier location that has done
• is the I guess the premier Alabama is the I guess the premier location<00:27:11.600> that<00:
• Alabama has a highly successful program offering grants for homeowners to put in these really simple
• In Alabama, it seems that I don't think they have any restriction there, but the lion's share goes to
• In Alabama, it seems that I don't think they have any restriction there, but the lion's share goes to

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on a wide range of housing-related bills. HB 295 on Hawaiian homelands drew support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and individual testifiers who described long waits for DHHL housing, while the Department of Hawaiian Homelands offered comments noting that lowering the Native Hawaiian blood quantum from 50% to 25% would require multiple legal and federal review steps. The committee also heard testimony on several Hawaii Public Housing Authority measures, including HB 99, HB 1096, HB 1097, HB 1095, HB 1093, and HB 1094, which generally received agency support and little or no public opposition during the hearing. HB 1094 prompted questions about the handling and sale or donation of seized property, and the agency said it lacked capacity to manage that work directly and would need to consult the Attorney General on liability concerns. The committee then heard HB 1056 and HB 1467, both related to a proposed Hawaii Homes or housing resiliency program. DCCA, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, the Climate Advisory Team, and Hawaii Realtors supported HB 1056, while the Attorney General requested clarification on fund language. The Insurance Commissioner said DCCA was willing to run the program and that strengthening homes would help keep insurance available in Hawaii. For HB 1467, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority and Climate Advisory Team also supported the measure, with the Attorney General raising concerns about delegation, the special fund, and extension authority. Testimony on both bills emphasized hurricane retrofits, with some witnesses urging harmonization of the two similar proposals and one witness warning that the bills could conflict with efforts to reduce building-code minimum standards. Other measures included HB 1013 on important agricultural lands, which received support from HHFDC, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, DBEDT, the Agri-Business Development Corporation, and Purple Maiʻa Foundation, with some agencies offering comments. HB 1294 on agricultural workforce housing drew comments from the Attorney General, who said commissions may be established by law rather than by the department itself, along with support from OHA, a council member, and the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus. HB 89 on teacher housing received support from OHA and education groups, while the Attorney General said the bill may have constitutional issues and suggested amendments to set standards for voucher applications. HB 276 on condominiums and HB 528 on residential leases also drew support, with no testimony in opposition. HB 415 on public safety and fire sprinklers generated the most clear split in testimony: the State Fire Council, a fire department representative, and an individual supported the bill, arguing sprinklers improve safety and can prevent major losses, while BIA Hawaii, Pacific Home and Appliance Distribution, NAAP Hawaii, Gentry Holmes, and DR Horton Hawaii opposed it, saying the added cost would worsen housing affordability and that existing codes already address safety. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; the chair repeatedly closed each bill after testimony and questions, and the hearing moved through the agenda without recorded committee votes.

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• Over 2,000 entities in the state of Alabama. That is no small feat.
• We have that happening in the state of Alabama.
• What we are finding in the state of Alabama—and this is something I talked to Sunny Grassville... this

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• Nick Hines, assistant general counsel with the Alabama Medicaid Agency.
• Logan Cersei, executive director of the Alabama Public Charter School Commission.
• Sandra Howard, on behalf of the Alabama Department of Public Health, we have three contracts before you
• with NOLA for the architectural and administrative services of our next state veterans home in North Alabama
• with NOLA for the architectural and administrative services of our next state veterans home in North Alabama

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• But if you are on any type of vegetation or mud flat, you do have to get to accelerator because there
• Alabama, Mississippi, Ohio, Virginia, and Texas offer some form of license exemptions for landowners.

Keywords: 965, house, all