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• leads to a 7.3 percentage point increase in employment and a 9.4 percentage point reduction in the share
• Chair, and expert, for sharing HB 296 with us today.
• And it's a really critical tool for rural New Mexico, with a significant share of the credit for rural
• Significant share of the credit for rural areas.
• I can share. I know Mr. Mark Bertram was trying to speak to you.

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• I received a note yesterday, and I've shared it with my committee earlier today, and it's really a cry
• I received a note yesterday and I've shared<00:23:59.919><c> it</c><00:24:00.000><c> with</c><00:24:00.159
• ><c> my</c><00:24:00.960><c> my</c><00:24:01.200><c> committee</c> shared it with my my committee shared
• The most important thing I share with each of you is we have the power to be able to help this lady.
• The most important thing I share with each of you is we have the power to be able to help this lady.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call establishing a quorum, and approval of the previous day’s journal. The House clerk then informed the Senate that the House had passed House Bills 49 and 470 and requested concurrence. The clerk also read the second-reading calendar, which included Senate Bills 45, 98, 118, 145, 153, 155, 158, and 160, all of which were sent to the Rules Committee. Committee reports placed several bills on the calendar, including SB 69, 56, 72, 57, 172, 9, 141, and 110, with various committee substitutes and title amendments noted. The Rules Committee later posted those bills for the next day’s regular orders, and the Committee on Committees made several referrals, including SB 41 to Appropriations and Revenue; SBs 124 and 152 to Education; SBs 125, 138, 162, and 170 to Judiciary; SJR 90 to Transportation; SBs 47, 104, and 159 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection; and Senate Resolutions 85 through 89 to the floor. During floor business, members filed amendments and co-sponsorship requests, including amendments to SB 39 and SB 110 and co-sponsorships for bills such as SB 98, SB 172, SB 63, SB 135, SB 179, and SB 169. Senators also made several announcements and remarks, including notice of upcoming committee meetings, a reception for working families, the National Farm Machinery Show, and concerns about coal, energy affordability, and a constituent’s high utility bill. One senator called up Senate Resolution 82 for the next day, and the chamber adopted Senate Resolution 84, honoring Harriet Thompson of Winchester for her service to the Clark County Republican Women’s Club and the Republican Party. New legislation was introduced, including SB 180 on property valuation, SB 184 on education reporting, SBs 185-187 on branch budget recommendations and branch budget bills, SB 188 on railroad safety, and SCR 96 to reestablish the disaster prevention and resiliency task force. No floor votes were taken on the bills themselves during this meeting beyond the adoption of SR 84. The Senate then recessed for committee meetings, returned, and adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

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• He believes in sharing knowledge so that more people can support their families and grow.
• rates are tremendous, or Grant County, or, you know, how are the 33 counties together going to fair share
• ...or, you know, how are the 33 counties together going to fair share of this?
• He said everyone should be pitching in their fair share, and that they stand in support.
• I'm sharing the last bill or the bill before that.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee met with a quorum and first addressed a point of order over whether HB 270 could be heard after being taken up earlier in the Transportation Committee. The chair ruled the bill could proceed because it was assigned to this committee and had been properly noticed. The committee then heard HB 280, which would create a three-year pilot program to support paid student internships through grants administered by the Department of Workforce Solutions. Supporters said the bill would help fund internships, mentoring, and transportation, and could improve workforce development, graduation outcomes, and pathways into apprenticeships or higher education. Members asked about administrative costs, student selection, rural and tribal access, payment mechanisms, and whether public entities, land grants, and dual credit could be included. The bill sponsor and witnesses said the program would likely serve about 100 students, use a sliding-scale matching model, and allow local flexibility in program design. The committee voted due pass on HB 280. The committee then heard House Memorial 46, honoring the Hurley family and especially Major General Patrick Hurley and his son Wilson Hurley for military service and artistic contributions in New Mexico. The memorial was presented as a tribute to a family of heroes, and members expressed support. The committee voted due pass on the memorial. Finally, the committee heard HB 270, which would amend the Public Works Apprentice and Training Act to require contributions to apprenticeship and training programs on most public works projects, including road and utility work, while exempting trades without approved programs. Sponsors said the bill would close loopholes, broaden participation, and strengthen the workforce pipeline. Opposition came from asphalt, contractor, and utility groups, which argued the bill would raise costs, duplicate existing training programs, and create access problems for nonunion and geographically distant contractors. Supporters from mechanical contractors, building trades, and labor groups said the bill would improve workforce development and keep training dollars in New Mexico. After debate over the earlier Transportation Committee action and the bill’s cost impacts, the committee voted due pass on HB 270 by a 5-3 roll call.

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• And she shares some other statistics that I wasn't aware of. And so thank you for bringing this.
• Then the department will share and make those...
• Then the department will share and make those benchmark results available to parents or legal guardians
• area, I guess my question is really just can we ensure that it is valid and reliable data when it is shared
• area, I guess my question is really just can we ensure that it is valid and reliable data when it is shared

Bills: SB1726, SB1236, SB1633, SB1413, SB1317, SB1360, SB1342, SB1477, SB1189, SB1546, SB1524, SB1338, SB1193, SB1812, SB1617

Keywords: higher education, graduate instructors, training program, academic integrity, First Amendment rights, administrative reporting, education, consolidation, board, public schools, resident tuition, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, state scholarships, financial aid, immigration status, undocumented students, noncitizen students, lawfully present, postsecondary education benefits, college tuition

Summary: The Senate Education Committee heard and advanced a large slate of education bills. Early measures included SB 1726, requiring formal training for university teaching assistants before they teach classes and evaluate students, with emphasis on First Amendment rights; SB 1236, creating an Administrative Report Consolidation Act to reduce duplicative reporting by schools and agencies; SB 1633, codifying existing higher education residency tuition practices; SB 1413, requiring notice to parents when a teacher is emergency certified and limiting adjunct teachers to 270 clock hours per semester; SB 1317, allowing career teacher status to be portable across districts with local board approval; and SB 1360, expanding the state’s math initiative by restoring instructional coaches and creating a math office at the State Department of Education. Most of these bills passed on favorable votes, with SB 1413 drawing some concern over teacher shortages and the adjunct-hour cap, but still passing.

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• Hazelgrove said he had shared a link to the federal code in advance of the hearing and that the federal
• He also said a larger discussion about shared warehouse space makes sense, but may be difficult in a
• I think a larger discussion about shared warehouse space and how that could be used is one that makes
• Jody Cowell continued: ...simply because the businesses do not share common ownership.
• It allows small businesses to share infrastructure, manage costs, and grow responsibly.

Bills: HB2128, HB2207, HB1701, HB2536, HB2476, HB2294, HB2229

Keywords: alcohol service, sports facilities, amusement venues, recreational activities, patron engagement, alcohol warehousing, regulation, liquor distribution, storage standards, state laws, liquor licenses, multiple premises, alcohol distribution, commercial leasing, regulatory reform, winery, restaurant license, alcohol, spirits, beer

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• Where I think we could get into a shared use is some of the fuel storage.
• So we go get a 3000-gallon tank and we put it out there so we can have a shared use and a shared opportunity
• That's where I think we could share potentially on the fuel storage.
• It is the biggest area I think we could potentially share with some of the other tenants And so none
• And we're going to do a better job with sharing the story of what space means to Oklahoma.

Keywords: 914, all

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• In both cases, kind of to share. to get at your point about sort of just what do you experience in these
• And, Secretary, I'll echo something that my Vice Chair picked up on, but I share his alarm at this situation
• Because the user information is shared across the platform, do they have to continually re-input their
• That information would be shared, assuming that the person gave us permission for all these systems to
• Is it a shared platform? A shared front door for all of these different platforms?

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• private participation and partnership that Visit Florida has is important because it should be a shared
• opportunity to share the great communities we have in the state and to make sure that those both in
• So I'm really thankful that your office gave clear statements about that that we were able to share because
• This investment represents a 50-50 cost share with the federal government, allowing DMA to conduct major
• As part of that aviation funding, there is $93 million slated for spaceport improvements for shared-use

Bills: S0048

Keywords: housing, accessory dwelling units, affordable housing, local government, zoning regulations, military families, density bonus, homeownership, property taxes

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard presentations on the Governor’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and then considered one bill, CS/SB 48 on accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The Governor’s office outlined a $117.4 billion overall budget, with transportation and economic development receiving about $18 billion statewide and $601 million in general revenue. Agency heads then presented priorities for Commerce, Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Military Affairs, State, Transportation, Emergency Management, and the Florida State Guard, emphasizing workforce development, housing, tourism marketing, aviation and space infrastructure, law enforcement recruitment, emergency preparedness, and military readiness. In the Commerce presentation, Secretary Kelly highlighted funding for housing programs, the Hometown Heroes program, the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, rural infrastructure and workforce grants, Reconnect and Florida WINS systems, law enforcement and firefighter recruitment bonuses, defense support, Visit Florida, Space Florida, and SelectFlorida. Senators asked about Visit Florida’s private match requirements and whether the agency fully leveraged prior appropriations; Visit Florida’s CEO said the match was met and exceeded, though it is difficult but important. The Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles presentation focused on trooper pay, pursuit vehicles, aviation assets, and enterprise data systems, with questions about immigration enforcement and body cameras. Military Affairs requested funding for readiness centers, training facilities, education and health benefits for Guardsmen, and maintenance of existing armories; members discussed Guard deployments, staffing levels, and a proposed firing range project. The Department of State requested funds for automated election audits, a conservation lab, and historic preservation, and defended its arts grant process and rule changes. Transportation’s budget emphasized a $14.3 billion work program, road and bridge maintenance, aviation and aerospace, safety initiatives, and seaport investments, while Emergency Management requested funding for preparedness, flood mitigation, WebEOC, grants management, and alert systems; senators also asked about the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility. For CS/SB 48, Senator Gates explained that the bill would require local governments to allow property owners to voluntarily create ADUs, while preserving local authority over setbacks, construction, and permitting. An amendment removed reusable tenant screening reports and clarified that conforming ADUs would be allowed by right without a separate hearing. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association supported the bill, saying ADUs could help provide long-term housing for service workers. After questions about local government and HOA authority, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 48 favorably by roll call vote.

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• behalf of our leadership team and our employees here in Florida, it's really exciting to come and share
• I'd like to share a brief video that I think will bring our Florida operation to life and capture our
• Thank you all for having me today to share a little bit about Blue.
• And I do like to share a couple of updates because sometimes we get very focused on the future and what
• This symbolic MOU outlines the world of opportunities that is made possible through shared resources,

Summary: The committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and heard a series of presentations focused on Florida’s space and aerospace industry. Blue Origin’s Anna Spencer described the company’s Florida operations at Rocket Park, including New Glenn manufacturing and launch activities, Blue Moon lunar lander work, workforce development, and recent booster recovery and launch milestones. Amazon’s Beth Cooley presented an update on Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper), outlining the satellite broadband network, customer terminals, dark skies mitigation efforts, Florida facilities and jobs, and launch plans; members asked about RV/mobile applications, satellite counts, and the role of fiber, but no action was taken. Starcatcher Industries CEO Andrew Rush then described his company’s effort to create an orbital energy grid that beams power to satellites to extend mission life and increase available power, citing demonstrations in Jacksonville and Cape Canaveral and plans for a first satellite launch next year. Space Florida CEO Rob Long gave a strategic update on the state’s aerospace sector, citing billions in private investment, hundreds of projects in the pipeline, the leverage of state spaceport funding, workforce and university programs, and the need for additional tools and infrastructure to keep Florida competitive. He emphasized growth in launch activity, manufacturing, research, and military support infrastructure, and said Space Florida would bring forward legislative proposals. Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro delivered the strongest policy message of the meeting, warning that KSC’s aging infrastructure and relatively smaller NASA budget share could cause Florida to lose aerospace leadership to states like Texas unless the state strengthens its partnership, research investment, and infrastructure support. Members questioned her about federal restrictions on commercial investment in common-use infrastructure, the need for more state-federal alignment, and how Florida can preserve its role as the launch capital of the world. After the presentations and questions, Senator Burgess moved to adjourn, there was no objection, and the committee adjourned.

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• In the Q&A on the Senate floor, you have shared with us that your first knowledge of the map that's before
• And you have also shared with us that Adam called you and said there were differences in the map.
• Is it your sharing with us that it's not appropriate for you to look at race data, but it is appropriate
• Will you share with the rest of the body your experts' analysis of this map? I've given it to you.
• Done those analyses, and you know it, so would you instruct them to share them with us?

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

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• And on the floor, zooming in to make videos of us, but, you know, we have a right to obviously share
• And I will share a conversation separately about it and I understand what he's talking about.
• I want to thank our colleague from Linwood for sharing such heartfelt remarks.
• And grace has not been shared by this body when it comes to our public TK through 12 schools.
• Members, this is unacceptable and inconsistent with our shared goals and values to ensure that every.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So kind of 4 different stages of the process, but I'd be happy to share with you.
• you are correct, of course, the, the $25 million appropriation was for the, a portion of the state share
• Excuse me, I'd like to um Share a little bit of a concern, well it's not a little bit of a concern, it's
• a major concern that I have, and I'm gonna send this article to um Sarah and perhaps she can share it
• So I just offer that, I'll send it to Sarah and then we'll share it with the committee.

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• Morning, I want to share a story that happened... I'm in Northwest ISD, Denton County, Texas.
• I'm going to share emails that I've swapped with the teachers.
• are weighing in on somebody's... gender by simply asking what their name is and if they choose to share
• At most in my classroom, I ask students to share their name and, if they choose, their pronouns, and
• I am testifying on behalf of myself, but I'm sharing Daniel's story with you.

Bills: HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843, SB 13, SB 27, SB 57

Keywords: student transfer, public servants, education code, peace officer, servicemember, judicial officer, school security, volunteer program, retired law enforcement, veterans, public safety, school safety, criminal background check, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, emergency operations plan

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• standards for agricultural waste management and near impaired waterways by creating a voluntary cost sharing
• contract, uh, for the appraisal district, uh, Representative Perez, and now you're being asked to share
• it's $10,000 15,000, $100,000 all of that is contained within the appraisal district and that is shared
• USDA has defined food deserts as low income census tract, where a substantial number or substantial share
• My name is Terry Flynn, and I come to you today as a military spouse, hoping to share another perspective

Bills: SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2

Keywords: redistricting, election, Texas legislature, district composition, political representation, congressional redistricting, Texas House of Representatives, U.S. House, Congressional districts, district map, district boundaries, gerrymandering, voting rights, election law, apportionment, representation, special committee, PLANC2308, redistricting plan, elections

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• standards for agricultural waste management near impaired waterways by creating a voluntary cost-sharing
• Maverick County contract for the appraisal district, Representative Perez, and now you're being asked to share
• A standardized data exchange format would streamline data sharing. ...between counties and third-party
• $10,000, $15,000, or $100,000, all of that is contained within the appraisal district and that is shared
• My name is Terry Flynn, and I come to you today as a military spouse, hoping to share another perspective

Bills: HB485, HB1367, HB1370, HB1827, HB1879, HB2032, HB2133, HB2357, HB3581, HB3830, HB4060, HB4085, HB4270, HB4979, HB5217, HB5268, HB5478, HJR96, HJR97, HJR119, HJR195, HJR209, SB4, SB23, SJR2, SJR85, SB 4, SB 23, SJR 2

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, access, affordability, public health, emergency services district, sales tax, gas and electricity, residential use, tax exemption, emergency services, gas, electricity, HB 485, ESD, use tax, residential utilities, utility tax, local option tax, Texas Health and Safety Code

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• This is a violation of the voter's privacy as a voter may not wish to share their registration address
• Some people Veronica Warms: take an Uber or a Lyft to go vote and may not want to share their personal
• Toth: what Representative Dirazio had shared upfront. What's your solution?
• He shared a scenario where a van, same van, was coming with 67 people in it. Mr.
• Our members understand the challenges voters face when they share a media market with a large county

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• I want to start by sharing that I will be accepting the committee's amendments.
• I share the concerns of the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials that this bill will
• So I share the author's desire that you may go ahead and close.
• And I share the author's desire to minimize the number of ballots that are rejected due to signature
• As my witness indicated, and myself, I'll share that, you know, the California Voting Rights Act, while

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on April 30, 2025, beginning as a subcommittee until a quorum was established. The committee first approved six bills on consent, including AB 950, AB 953, AB 1214, and three committee bills. It then heard several measures dealing with election administration, ballot transparency, and campaign finance, with most authors accepting committee amendments and several bills being held on call for absent members. AB 930 by Assembly Member Ward would extend the deadline for counting timely postmarked vote-by-mail ballots from three to seven days after Election Day and update recount procedures, including online posting of recount results and clearer rules for recount requests. The bill was supported by county election officials and passed out of committee with a due-pass recommendation, though it was initially held on call. AB 459 by Assembly Member DeMaio proposed allowing electronic signatures for initiatives, referenda, and recalls; the Secretary of State and labor groups opposed it over security, implementation, and cost concerns, and the committee ultimately rejected the bill after reconsideration. AB 699 by Assembly Member Stephanie would change how local tiered tax and bond measures are described on ballots by allowing more detail to be placed in the voter guide; housing, school, and local government groups supported it, while taxpayer and realtor groups opposed it as reducing ballot transparency. AB 1188, presented on behalf of Assembly Member Ortega, would list the top three funders supporting and opposing statewide initiatives and referenda directly on the ballot; transparency advocates and labor supported it, while county election officials and business groups raised concerns about ballot length and processing costs. Both AB 699 and AB 1188 passed out of committee with amendments and were held on call. The committee also heard AB 827 by Assembly Member Berman, which would standardize and extend the deadline for curing vote-by-mail signature problems, add a link to cure forms in ballot-tracking notifications, and make other changes to improve ballot curing. It drew no opposition in the hearing and passed with a due-pass recommendation. AB 351 by Assembly Member McKenna would raise the Levine Act contribution threshold for local officials to $1,500 and add CPI adjustments; supporters said it would reduce administrative burdens and reflect modern campaign finance realities, while good-government groups and the League of Women Voters opposed it as weakening anti-corruption protections. The committee initially failed AB 351, then granted reconsideration, but the transcript ends before a final disposition is clearly completed. Finally, AB 1079 by Assembly Member Farías would eliminate the automatic appellate stay in California Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act cases; it was supported as a way to prevent delayed remedies in voting rights cases, opposed by the City of Santa Monica over impacts on ongoing litigation, and passed with amendments. After taking up the held items, the committee recorded final votes on the bills, including passage of AB 930, AB 699, AB 1188, AB 827, and AB 1079, and rejection of AB 459.

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• With that, I am honored to have our speakers here to share their stories.
• With that, I am honored to have our speakers here to share their stories.
• With that, I am honored to have our speakers here to share their stories.
• our speakers that, I am honored to have our speakers here<00:01:55.439><c> to</c><00:01:55.680><c> share
• We we will here to share their stories.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley held a press event ahead of the House floor debate on the housing budget bill, focusing on funding for the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP). She described FHPAP as emergency rental, mortgage, and utility assistance that helps families avoid homelessness, and said the bill reflects a community effort to keep families stably housed across Minnesota, including in rural areas. Jenny Larson, executive director of Three Rivers Community Action, testified that her organization administers FHPAP in a 20-county region and uses it to help renters and homeowners remain housed, maintain employment, and stay in school and community. She said the program is fiscally responsible, estimating it costs about $3,500 to resolve a household crisis versus as much as $45,000 to help a family recover after homelessness. Community members Mierra Allen, Ebony McMillan, and a written statement from Tamita Gaines described how FHPAP helped them avoid or recover from homelessness and maintain stability for their children. The speakers also said the House housing bill includes broader housing investments, including funding for new housing units, housing infrastructure bonds, a challenge fund, and affordable/workforce homeownership initiatives, with attention to greater Minnesota. In response to questions, they said homelessness is not partisan, that current FHPAP funds are depleted, and that local providers use quarterly allocations and advisory committees to prioritize urgent cases. Momanyi-Hiltsley urged support for House File 2298 and said the program was a top priority because of limited funding and the need to prevent families from falling into homelessness.

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• I'm excited to share the work happening at the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and the ways we're
• We also share original jurisdiction over Medicaid fraud with the federal government, which I will talk
• I recently published an op-ed in the To share what happened in that meeting.
• So, Attorney General Ellison, can you share for the committee what you mean by a battle?
• And by the way, if you believe the quote that Joe Thompson shared in his recent interview, maybe even

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• In fact, I, I had some case data to share with you.
• I'm happy to share this with you if I share.
• I will be happy to share it with you. Members.
• Thank you for allowing me to share my perspective and the potential benefits of the bill.
• pinpoint what the damages are to that person and that there are for, suppose there's a thank you for sharing