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• , also for cities for overtime, also for training<00:05:21.480><c> as</c><00:05:21.720><c> well.
• And so our hope is that if this bill will pass, more of these resources will be available for the state
• And so our hope is that if this bill will pass, more of these resources will be available for the state
• </c> for the record, that was um 300 million. for the record, that was um 300 million.
• </c><00:17:25.120><c> local</c> for public safety aid for local for public safety aid for local communities

Keywords: 1183, house

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• WANT TO STICK AROUND WE COULD OPEN THE FLOOR FOR Q&A FOR THE FULL PANEL AT THE END.
• UTILITY SHOULD PRODUCE MULTIPLE SCENARIOS FOR GROWTH INCLUDING LOW, MEDIUM, AND HIGH SCENARIOS.
• YOU KNOW JUST FOR EXAMPLE I WILL USE HIGH LEVEL ABOUT A 300 MEGAWATT PROJECT CAN BRING ROUGHLY $3 BILLION
• FOR THIS PRESENTATION.
• FOR IT CUSTOMERS HAVE TO PAY FOR IT UPFRONT.

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• And so I hope that perhaps you might address that in your comments for the bill. Yes.
• for distribution to schools.
• So thank you for hearing the bill. We hope you can move it out. Thank you very much.
• These meals are the primary source of nutrition for some students, so it's important to maintain high-quality
• produce for them.

Summary: The House Education Committee held public hearings on three bills. House Bill 2142 would replace statutory references to “alternative learning experience” with “remote and hybrid learning.” Committee staff and the prime sponsor said the change is intended to reduce stigma and more accurately describe programs that may be online, hybrid, or site-based. Several members raised concerns that the terminology could unintentionally affect fully in-person programs; the sponsor and a retired principal testified that the bill is meant as a name change and would not materially alter current programs. The bill drew 52 pro, 4 con, and 0 other sign-ins. House Bill 2369 would create a Washington Local Food for Schools program in OSPI to help schools procure and distribute Washington-grown foods through existing USDA food distribution systems. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would reduce logistical barriers for farmers and districts, support local agriculture, and improve the quality and appeal of school meals. Testimony came from school nutrition advocates, farmers, a school superintendent, students, and OSPI, with broad support and discussion of how the program would work through catalogs, ordering windows, and existing warehouses. The bill drew 455 pro, 64 con, and 1 other sign-in. House Bill 2432 would allow school districts and ESDs to sell or grant surplus technology hardware, such as laptops and tablets, directly to public school students and recent graduates at depreciated value, with priority for students with greater need. The sponsor said the goal is to help students transition to work, college, and other postsecondary opportunities. Committee members asked about whether the bill should address assistive devices and whether devices could be reserved for future graduating classes; staff noted existing law already covers transfer of assistive devices for students with disabilities. Testimony from district technology and finance staff supported the bill as a practical way to extend the life of devices and benefit students. The bill drew 57 pro, 5 con, and 0 other sign-ins. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced amendment deadlines for several bills scheduled for executive session later in the week and then adjourned the committee.

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• Senate Bill 1191 extends the census date for the California high-cost Fund A and B programs by five years
• high-cost fund programs continue to be necessary for rural communities.
• The California High Cost Fund A makes it possible for us to provide access to telecommunications services
• I support this and hope that you will continue to make telecommunications affordable for Californians
• I want to thank the member for—I don't thank the Senator—for bringing this bill and the sponsors for

Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee met with several bills on the agenda, beginning with SB 739 (Arreguín) on the Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program for transportation network companies. The author and supporters from Lyft, Uber, and TechNet said the bill would update EV miles traveled and greenhouse gas targets to reflect current market conditions, add flexibility for CARB and the CPUC, and protect drivers from losing platform access while also creating a path for future electrification. Opponents including the American Lung Association, Sierra Club California, and NRDC argued the bill would weaken a program meant to accelerate EV adoption and should retain stronger targets. Members discussed affordability, charging infrastructure, and the need to balance climate goals with feasibility. The committee approved SB 739 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations, later recording a 9-0 vote when the roll was completed. The committee then heard SB 1190 (Grove), the “Safe Passage for Youth Act,” which would regulate private youth transport services used for out-of-state residential placements. The author and sponsor testimony described abusive practices such as nighttime pickups, blindfolds, restraints, and emotional trauma, and said the bill would require CPUC permitting, TrustLine background checks, training, parental consent, and bans on certain practices. Support came from youth and disability advocates, with no opposition testimony. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended recommendation and later passed 9-0. SB 1191 (Ochoa Bogh) would extend the sunset for California High Cost Fund A and B universal service programs that help provide affordable telephone service in rural and high-cost areas. Supporters from rural telecom companies and industry groups said the funds are essential for maintaining service, 911 access, and emergency communications in remote communities. There was no opposition, and the committee advanced the bill on a due pass recommendation; it later passed 9-0. The consent item, SB 985 (Strickland) on the 911 emergency system, was also approved. Finally, the committee heard SB 1246 (Cortese) on autonomous vehicles and emergency response. The author and supporters from SEIU California and the California Professional Firefighters said the bill would require AV companies to provide incident response, notify local jurisdictions during system failures, ensure U.S.-based remote drivers, and prevent public safety workers from having to manage AV breakdowns. Industry opponents argued the bill intrudes on federal vehicle standards, gives local governments enforcement authority they should not have, and could create overly broad notification and response requirements. Members raised questions about local control, response times, and whether the bill was premature given existing DMV regulations. Despite those concerns, the committee passed SB 1246 on a due pass as amended recommendation, later recording a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed and returned to complete roll calls before adjourning.

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• cars, for trucks.
• for electricity.
• fire districts, for library districts, for school districts, for county commissions, Districts, for
• library districts, for school districts, for county commissions.
• Asking for a no.

Bills: SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6170 , SB6176 , SB6182 , SB6335 , SB5647 , SB6047 , HB2367 , HB2606 , SB5998 , SB6005 , SB6003 , SB6129 , SB6225 , SB6228 , SB6231 , SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6170 , SB6176 , SB6182 , SB6335 , SB5647 , SB6047 , HB2367 , HB2606 , SB6129 , SB6228 , SB6231 , HB2235 , HB2272 , HB2340 , HB2543 , HB2554 , HB2632 , HB2464 , HB2619

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, contracting rules, state highway construction, procurement limits, state regulations, infrastructure funding, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law

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• So, she's down paging for us this week.
• </c> and even for generations yet to come. and even for generations yet to come.
• We're not ready for that?
• </c> not ready for that? not ready for that? Lady<00:22:53.040><c> from</c><00:22:53.200><c> DeSoto.
• </c> Thank you for reminding us of that. Thank you for reminding us of that.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 24 February, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• For Parkland, for FSU, for every child in Florida, I urge you to vote no on HB 133. Thank you.
• Then you can purchase that gun for them. But for you. But for you.
• Thank you for that, sir.
• Thank you for that, sir.
• That is not up for debate. I hope I am clear. We are the House.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 133, which would lower the minimum age to purchase a long gun from 21 to 18. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill restores the rights of adults 18 and older, emphasizing constitutional rights, military service, voting, jury duty, and parental responsibility. Opponents, including gun violence prevention advocates and several members, cited Parkland and the recent FSU shooting, argued that people under 21 are still developing and more impulsive, and said the current law helps protect public safety. After extensive debate and public testimony on both sides, the committee voted 11-5 to report HB 133 favorably. The committee then considered PCS for HB 35, which adds driving without a valid license to the offenses that can lead to habitual traffic offender designation and is named Isaiah’s Law in memory of a child killed by an unlicensed driver. Supporters said it addresses repeat dangerous conduct and should help prevent similar tragedies. One member questioned whether it was a knee-jerk response, while others said it was a reasonable accountability measure. The PCS passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 245, which updates Florida law to use more accurate terminology for child sexual abuse material rather than “child pornography,” and includes related technical corrections. The sponsor said the change better reflects the seriousness of the crime and asked whether the bill also covered AI-generated material; the sponsor said the statute already addresses such references. After a technical amendment was adopted, the bill passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably. The chair also reminded members to maintain respect toward public witnesses and each other before adjourning the meeting.

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• Chairman, for a motion. We have RS 32-89 before us. Mr. Chairman, for a motion.
• Opportunity for communication.
• We thank you for the opportunity to present today, and we stand for questions.
• I think there's a need for consequences. There's a need for what we call tiered support.
• Chairman, and thank you, Dr., for being here and for all of you for what you do.

Committee: Senate Education

Summary: The committee first approved the January 21, 2026 minutes and then heard two print requests from Senator Carrie Semmelroth tied to code cleanup work that originated from House Bill 14 last session. RS 32-89 would remove obsolete references to regional library systems that no longer exist, and RS 32-91 would clean up Title 33 by removing redundancies and non-applicable provisions. Both RSs were moved to print and approved without opposition. The committee then held a special presentation on spelling to communicate (S2C) from Kara Sanders, followed by testimony from Jennifer Ruiz on behalf of her daughter Ray Ruiz. Sanders described S2C as a communication method for non-speaking people who can point to letters to spell their thoughts, emphasizing presuming competence, the role of a communication regulation partner, and the need for training and safeguards. Ray Ruiz testified that S2C opened communication and educational opportunities for her, including sharing her interests, languages, and goals in psychology and advocacy; committee members asked about when she began spelling, learning languages, and her education plans. Jennifer Ruiz said S2C allowed her to truly get to know her daughter after years of uncertainty. The final presentation was from Dr. Brooke Blevins on behalf of the Idaho Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. She outlined educator preparation efforts across Idaho’s colleges and universities, including work on student behavior, educator ethics, career and technical education, rural teacher preparation, early literacy, and generative AI. In response to committee questions, she said schools need more support personnel and tiered interventions to address behavior, stressed that education is a right, and said clear expectations, stable environments, and teacher retention are important. Members raised concerns that student behavior is becoming a crisis and urged the group to help develop new solutions; the presentation ended with the committee adjourned.

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• For those in the gallery, please rise for the invocation to be delivered by Pastor Norm Sulaka of St.
• La Vega High School has been involved with these programs for five years, and these students and teachers
• for Senate Bill 1868.
• for Senate Bill 1868.
• Senator Hinojosa, for what purpose? Well, Senator, yield for questions?

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation, messages from the House, and several recognitions, including county day delegations from Fayette, LaSalle, Jim Hogg, Austin, and others, as well as a recognition of Rob Keppel for his career with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. The chamber also adopted several resolutions, including SR 429 designating October 2025 as RET Syndrome Awareness Month and SR 432 honoring Rob Keppel. A doctor-of-the-day introduction and a public announcement about free skin checks were also made. The Senate then took up and passed several bills. SB 1152, creating the offense of continuous manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, passed after suspension of the rules. SB 1868, regulating kratom and related substances, was amended to prohibit smokeable kratom products and kratom pills and to clarify THC variants such as Delta-8 and Delta-10, then passed. SB 1349, creating offenses for transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law, drew debate over a failed amendment that would have added election misinformation and foreign meddling; the bill ultimately passed unanimously. SB 2037, expediting review of LNG environmental permits, passed after amendments clarifying fees and deadlines, with opposition focused on its energy-policy implications. SB 1164, addressing emergency detention and court-ordered inpatient mental health treatment, passed after a drafting-error correction and discussion of the bill’s basis in recommendations from the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health. The Senate also advanced SB 2743 on prosecution of certain election offenses, which would allow a court process to disqualify a local prosecutor who repeatedly refuses to prosecute election cases and appoint the Attorney General; it passed to engrossment amid questions about evidence and local discretion. SB 1299, protecting nonprofit members, supporters, volunteers, and donors from disclosure by public agencies, passed unanimously. SB 2349, exempting certain short-term leases and temporary tenancies from floodplain notice requirements, passed unanimously. SB 2788, adding PSAT and pre-ACT scores for Texas Success Initiative exemptions and clarifying dual-credit eligibility, passed unanimously after amendment. SB 843, creating a TEA database of school district bonds, taxes, and bond-related projects and adding charter schools, passed after amendments on funding and scope. Finally, SB 1832, allowing parents to transfer a student who was victimized by a public school employee to another campus, passed to engrossment after extended debate over whether the bill should also cover private schools and how it would interact with school choice and ESA policy. SB 39, revising the admission rule in commercial motor vehicle collision cases, was laid out and debated over its effect on negligent entrustment and related evidence, with the author emphasizing that the bill preserves the bifurcated trial structure and does not alter other admissibility rules.

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• Thank you for another question. And Mr. Kavanaugh, thank you for that.
• Thank you so much for your service and your desire to continue to serve. I appreciate you for that.
• Thank you for the presentation. Thanks for your endurance and all the transitioning and so forth.
• They really have stepped up in these times, and a lot of them had caseloads that were too high for a
• So, uh, thank you for that.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Rules

Keywords: 989, all

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• Thank you for the opportunity to do business for your state and for your citizens.
• Thank you for that.
• </c> you're from for the record. you're from for the record.
• This bill allows for us to be reimbursed for treating place.
• Uh, for that, do we have any questions for the sponsor?

Bills: HB424 , SB63 , SB269 , HB424 , SB63 , SB269

Committees: House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce , House Insurance

Keywords: HB424, Montgomery County, sheriff, county sheriff, salary increase, expense allowance, local act, county general fund, retirement contributions, public official compensation, law enforcement pay, elected official salary, Montgomery County legislation, sheriff compensation, term-based salary, immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens

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• Um, after the conversations, I don't know if I have high hopes for this, but um you know, House File
• Um, after the conversations, I don't know if I have high hopes for this, but um you know, House File
• After the conversations, I don't know if I have high hopes for this, but, um, you know, House File 3728
• And so with that opening, I will call up the testifiers and I know I have high hopes for this, but um
• I have high hopes for this, but um you<01:40:03.960><c> know,</c><01:40:04.080><c> House</c><01:40:04.280

Bills: HF3919 , HF1335 , HF3864 , HF3916 , HF3728

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, electronic license, driver's license, digital credential, transportation, data privacy, authentication, license plates, vehicle registration, validation stickers, Minnesota statutes, transportation policy, aeronautics, transponder, aircraft safety

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• Congressman Lewis often spoke of his hopefulness for the future because he was adamant that tomorrow
• </c><00:49:14.960><c> he</c> hopefulness for the future because he hopefulness for the future because
• Sure of your guidance and hopeful for your favor, we put our confidence in you.
• A native of Smith Station, Alabama, Gina first worked for AFLAC part-time during high school.
• I hope my colleagues will join me in voting for the motion to recommit, and I yield back.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• for Dr.
• And my hope for this entity is that as this bill progresses, a regulatory entity to do so.
• And my hope for this entity is that as this bill progresses and as it comes into fruition after its signature
• for in this ticketing space is transferability, is really locking into. hoped for in this ticketing
• Right, so...” “...I hope that continues, but I’m certainly going to be voting for this bill today.

Summary: The committee heard AB 1988, which would require AI companion chatbots to respond to credible self-harm or violence-related crisis expressions by displaying the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, warning users, and pausing the chat for human review after repeated crisis signals. The author and supporters said the bill is a measured safety standard to redirect vulnerable users to human help, citing research and cases where chatbots worsened suicidal ideation or violent behavior. Support came from crisis and medical advocates, while no opposition testimony was offered. The chair and members expressed strong support, and the bill was held pending quorum before later action on the agenda. The committee then took up AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for users to create or maintain accounts on social media platforms with harmful addictive features and would create an E-Safety Advisory Commission in the Attorney General’s office. The author argued the bill targets product design, not speech, and is intended to curb compulsive features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and algorithmic feeds while allowing safer or non-addictive platforms to remain available. Supporters, including a psychologist and the Organization for Social Media Safety, described cyberbullying, predation, compulsive use, and mental health harms; opponents, including EFF, ACLU-Cal Action, TechNet, and youth advocacy groups, warned about privacy, First Amendment, and access-to-community concerns, especially for LGBTQ youth and other marginalized groups. Committee members debated whether the bill is a ban or a delay, how age assurance would work, and whether the proposal would be effective or could push youth to less safe spaces. Several members said they would support the bill as a first step, while others raised concerns about enforceability, privacy, and constitutional issues. The author emphasized that the bill is limited to specific harmful design features, not content or general internet access, and that the new commission would monitor evolving technology and recommend future updates. No final vote was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• It also provides for a streamlined administrative approval process for housing.
• I am a resident of District 59B and a volunteer for Neighbors for More Neighbors.
• These bills stand up for secure, abundant homes for all Minnesotans.
• These bills stand up for secure, abundant homes for all Minnesotans.
• For example, this bill would not apply for areas that have well and septic.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> for them. for them.
• ><c> 29</c> rates for QHP and VHI for fiscal year 29 rates for QHP and VHI for fiscal year 29 hospital
• </c> cap at 250 for Medicare of Medicare for cap at 250 for Medicare of Medicare for QHP<00:16:25.040
• Namely, they must ensure universal access to and coverage for high-quality medically necessary health
• </c><02:00:51.599><c> the</c> for the Department of Health for the for the Department of Health for the

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• My name is Matthew Fel and I am a program manager for high-level disinfection and sterilization at a
• My name is Matthew Fel and I am a program manager for high-level disinfection and sterilization at a
• </c><01:31:42.639><c> high</c><01:31:42.880><c> level</c> am a program manager for high level am a program
• So, I thank you for that, and, you know, I hope that we can all work together and make sure that our
• So, I thank you for that, and, you know, I hope that we can all work together and make sure that our

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• them we do for what we do for them we do for what we do for them we do for you all of us of every you
• for for our little children and for for for for our little children and for for for for our little children
• a vote for for ask them to consider for a vote for for ask them to consider for a vote for for your
• our calendar for for for Thursday and our calendar for for for Thursday and our calendar for for for
• like for instance you know the hope like for instance you know the hope like for instance you know the

Keywords: sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219

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• high prices.
• High-cost claims have surged over the past years, and if these high-cost claims become too high, an insurer
• High deductibles will lower premiums, but they do increase the out-of-pocket expenses for enrollees.
• There are different rules for Medicare and for Medicaid and for self-funded employers.
• Like, if you look at Austin for several procedures, it is the high-cost outlier, while Dallas-Fort Worth

Committee: House Health Care Affordability, Select

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And so I guess my question is, does any of the reason for these kind of high budget proposals have to
• does any of the reason for these kind of<00:42:20.960><c> High</c><00:42:21.720><c> um</c><00:42:22.079
• But it's the quality of the lawyers working for these kids that is really high, and their experiences
• But it's the quality of the lawyers working for these kids that is really high, and their experiences
• The quality of the lawyers working for these kids is really high, and their experiences run the gamut

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all