Bills: SB17 , SB35 , SB164 , SB3 , HB70 , HB49 , HB60 , HB151 , HB164 , SB17 , SB35 , SB164

Committees: Senate Senate Judiciary , Senate House Judiciary

Keywords: gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, judgeship, judiciary, court system, appropriation, district court, ambulance standards, Department of Health, emergency medical services, certification, public safety, tariffs, mental health, commitment, involuntary commitment, civil commitment

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• Members of the committee, it's good to be here.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, and members of the committee.
• Good evening, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
• Good evening, Madam Chair, members of the committee.

Bills: SB3 , HB70 , HB49 , HB60 , HB151 , HB164 , SB17 , SB35 , SB164

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: mental health, commitment, involuntary commitment, civil commitment, assisted outpatient treatment, AOT, court-ordered treatment, behavioral health, psychiatric hold, danger to self, danger to others, suicide prevention, self-harm, homicide risk, capacity, decisional capacity, guardianship, treatment guardian, crisis stabilization, crisis triage center

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• Also, to inform the members of the public that the House members whose last names are up to L have to
• The Council of State Governments is a nonpartisan member institution.
• We're very appreciative of Massachusetts' ongoing commitment and efforts to support members of the military
• We're very appreciative of Massachusetts ongoing commitment and efforts to support members of the military
• Good morning, Chair Chan, members of the committee.

Bills: S2636 , S2628 , S2913 , H4907 , H4877 , H4661 , H4662 , H4597 , H4719 , H4019 , H559 , H4588

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Keywords: cosmetology, cosmetologist, beauty industry, hairdresser, esthetician, salon, licensure compact, interstate compact, multistate license, license reciprocity, professional licensure, occupational licensing, workforce mobility, license portability, military spouse, military family, background check, disciplinary action, scope of practice, consumer protection

Bills: HF940 , HF713 , SF2040 , SF2013 , SSB3020 , SSB3019 , HF571 , HSB139

Committee: Joint Judiciary

Keywords: probate, beneficiary designation, named beneficiary, charitable beneficiary, affidavit, estate administration, transfer agent, securities, nonprobate transfer, payable on death, POD account, TOD account, inheritance, premarital agreement, prenuptial agreement, postnuptial amendment, marital agreement, spousal contract, family law, civil law

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• Chair, members of the committee. For the record, Saranda Ross, counsel to the committee.
• Thank you, Chair Paul, and members of the committee.
• Ranking Member Ibarra: Thank you, Mr. Chair. We totally agree with the sponsor of the bill.
• out of the WE account of higher ed.
• Many millions of dollars, hundreds of millions of dollars, out of the higher education account because

Bills: HB2438 , HB2422 , HB2525 , HB2586 , HB2427 , HB2458 , HB2474 , HB2540 , HB2589

Committee: House Postsecondary Education & Workforce

Keywords: education, scholarship, early childhood, funding, higher education, early education, support, degree seekers, private security, security guard, armed security guard, security company, licensing fees, license renewal, endorsement fee, fingerprints, background check, workforce retention, low-wage workers, public safety

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• Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
• Members, that is all of the appearance forms. We are now in debate. Anybody wishing to debate?
• Chair Mayfield, Vice Chair DeSigley, and members of the committee.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee, for the opportunity to speak here today.
• Employees who are also members of the Florida State Guard narrows the instances for which service members

Bills: S7020 , S0308 , S0692 , S0474 , S0572 , S1106 , S1650 , S0350 , S1442 , S7032

Committee: Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Keywords: open government, sunset review, aquaculture, public records, exemption, Florida Museum of Black History, cultural heritage, education, Board of Directors, local governance, cybersecurity, data breach, data privacy, information security, local government, county, municipality, vendor contracts, third-party service provider, liability shield

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• members tell me about the number of schools they have in their districts.
• members tell me about the number of schools they have in their districts.
• members tell me about the number of schools they have in their districts.
• lot of uh members<00:17:49.039><c> tell</c><00:17:49.280><c> me</c><00:17:49.520><c> about</c><00:17:
• of members tell me about the number of schools<00:17:50.799><c> they</c><00:17:51.039><c> have</c><00

Bills: HB3 , HB116 , HB165 , HB178 , HB3 , HB116 , HB165 , HB178

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, sunset review, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding, bail bonds, bail bond industry, professional bail bondsman, licensing board, state agency continuation, agency reauthorization, regulatory board, criminal justice

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• Good afternoon, Madam Chair, and members of the committee.
• of Washington.
• Madam Chair, members of the committee, Allison Mendiola, committee staff.
• What I'll say is one of the intents of the bill is to align the definition of family in law with the
• of his life.

Bills: SB5873 , SB5895 , SB5911 , SB5940 , SB5942 , SB5945 , SB5957 , SB5966

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: incarcerated individuals, escorted leaves, criminal justice, rehabilitation, state law, healthcare, incarcerated, extraordinary medical placement, criminal justice reform, medical care, children, youth, financial stability, care services, department of children and families, housing assistance, foster care, pilot program, social services, accountability

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• Thank you, Chairwoman and Ranking Member Harris and the other members of the committee.
• Chair, well, men, Ranking Member Harris, members of the committee.
• Chair Wellman, Ranking Member Harris, members of the committee.
• Chair Wellman, Ranking Member Harris, members of the committee.
• Hello, Madam Chair and members of the committee.

Bills: SB5901 , SB5860 , SB5956 , SB5574 , SB5922 , SB5858

Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Keywords: school construction, school facilities, capital budget, school plant project, state funding assistance, school construction assistance program, on-base schools, military base, Department of Defense school, military families, public school facilities, instructional space, Superintendent of Public Instruction, SIP, school district capital funding, school housing burden, rapid growth, enrollment growth, free and reduced-price meals, alternative learning experience

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• There'll be no outburst or anything from any members of the audience.
• Thank you, members.
• The contents of this bill continue upon the act of several pieces of legislation. act of several pieces
• We can see on page two, it kind of gives you some of the receipts of compensation by a student athlete
• He says that, "Good afternoon to members of our house government and other people in attendance to discuss

Bills: SB311 , SB322 , SB304 , SB313 , SB315 , SB316 , HB489 , SB90

Committees: House Tourism , House Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: electric transmission, public highways, permit processing, economic growth, infrastructure, rural development, condemnation actions, state regulations, community development district, CDD, annexation, municipal annexation, wet municipality, dry county, wet county, Sunday alcohol sales, ABC Board, alcohol licensing, on-premises consumption, golf course

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• thousands of members.
• Members, questions of this witness? Mr. Turner.
• Members of the committee.
• Good evening, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
• Chairman, members of the committee.

Bills: HB229 , HB229 , HB3990 , HB5082 , HB5510

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district

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• Members, we have a couple of bills to take up this morning as a matter of pending business.
• Members, this is Representative Raymond's bill relating to the generation of electric power by water
• Members, it's of vital importance that the laws of the state, the laws that this legislature considers
• Okay, members, further questions of Mr. Leach at this time? Oh, Mr. Turner. Thank you, Mr.
• Members, we do have to get to the floor, so we have plenty of time to continue the discussion.

Bills: HB229 , HB3990 , HB5082 , HB5510 , HB229

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus

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• I think we had a dinner last year with some of the members where they showed the example, and although
• Thank you, members of the committee.
• Well, members of the committee, I know that we've passed a lot of... that we've passed a lot of bills
• Just some kind of way to where there’s a balance so the... to where there’s a balance so the members
• of all of my committees.

Bills: SB282 , SB300 , HB72 , HB396 , SB282 , SB300 , HB72 , HB396

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

Keywords: virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, state tax law, digital assets, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact, firefighter, license plate, fees, funds distribution, support programs, memorial, disabled veterans, property tax exemption, debt-to-income ratio, homestead, veterans affairs

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• My Chair Rest, members of the committee.
• <c> of</c><00:28:49.760><c> the</c> Madame chair and members of the Madame chair and members of the committee
• </c> Chair Rest and members of the committee. Chair Rest and members of the committee.
• Uh madam chair, members of the begin?
• </c><00:58:43.200><c> of</c> that correct, Madam Chair, members of that correct, Madam Chair, members

Bills: HF1016 , HF2800 , HF156 , HF3051 , HF526 , HF2658 , HF2062 , HF2801

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: local government aid, Baldwin, taxation, base year formula, municipal funding, population aid, aid penalty forgiveness, Minnesota, city funding, appropriations, HF156, lawful gambling, veterans organizations, licensed veterans organization, Minnesota gambling law, gross profits, lawful purpose, real property repair, facility maintenance, capital assets

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• </c> hopes of Congress passing a farm bill. hopes of Congress passing a farm bill.
• Chair, members of the committee, we're currently in the process of awarding those funds.
• </c> Chair Anderson, members of Oh, sorry. Chair Anderson, members of Oh, sorry.
• Um, actually, members of the committee.
• Uh members I'm department of health.

Bills: HF2784 , HF2785 , HF2778 , HF2281 , HF2576 , HF2280 , HF2579

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

Bills: SB266 , SB1018 , SB1415 , SB1527 , SB1737 , SB1738 , SJR57

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: tax collection, managed audits, taxpayer rights, dispute resolution, penalty, SB 1018, Texas traffic fines, traffic fine revenue, comptroller, general revenue fund, undedicated general revenue, trauma facilities, emergency medical services, EMS, designated trauma facility and EMS account, Texas mobility fund, Transportation Code Section 542.4031, state revenue distribution, budget, highway safety

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• President, members. Today I have the privilege of introducing the Doctor of the Day, Dr.
• President, members, on behalf of the victims... the victims' families, and all the future victims that
• Members, today is Tarleton State University Day, and we recognize their 125-year Orders of Excellence
• Members, you've heard the motion. Is there objection to the adoption of the resolution?
• I move adoption in honor of 125 years of excellence in Texas. Members, you've heard the motion.

Bills: SJR5 , SJR36 , SJR5 , SJR5 , SR105 , SR121 , SB17 , SB19 , SB25 , SB28 , SB17 , SB19 , SB25 , SB28

Keywords: bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, school safety, mental health, emergency response, education policy, law enforcement, SR 121, Senate Resolution 121, Pete Alfaro, Pedro Cuellar Alfaro, Pedro Alfaro, Baytown, Texas Senate tribute, in memory, memorial resolution, condolence resolution

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• Family members, all that kind of stuff—yes, they're all part of providing medical care.
• The member must be outside of the state for the purposes of breaking a quorum.
• unexcused absence for sickness or for a family member who's sick, or any of those kinds of reasons.
• Thank you, members. This is a signing of the following in the presence of the Senate.
• of parents and other community members during that.

Bills: SB 8 , SB 1 , SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 10 , HB27 , HB7 , HB17 , HB1 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB20 , HB18 , HB7 , HB17 , HB1 , HB20 , HB18 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , SB1 , SR85 , SR87 , SB8 , SB5 , SB2 , SB10 , HB27

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam

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• Members, if you're in favor of the advancement, you'll vote 'a'.
• And so, the tenured faculty member or faculty member typically wants some kind of guarantee that for
• Members, Senate Bill 1500 is a result of a constituent request.
• Members, it is hard to believe, but we have come to the close of the first half of this legislative session
• Leader, members of the Senate.

Bills: SB65 , SB248 , SB330 , SB378 , SB844 , SB1330 , SB1410 , SB1475 , SB1476 , SB1565 , SB1618 , SB1623 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SB2084 , SB1655 , SB1679 , SB2174 , SB1775 , SB1873 , SB1204 , SB1884 , SB1916 , SB1937 , SB1447 , SB1500 , SB2007 , SB2074 , SB1944 , SB2018 , SB1984 , SB2026 , SB2045 , SB2049 , SB2062 , SB2112 , SB2118 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB2135 , SB2139 , SB2154 , SB1195

Keywords: SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid

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• Advance member of Senate Bill 65 is before you on third reading and final passage.
• Have a member of Senate Bill 248 is before you on third reading and final passage.
• Leader, members. I'll rise in favor of the bill.
• Members, I rise in support of this bill.
• Members, this is certainly worthy of a yes vote in my opinion.

Bills: SB65 , SB248 , SB330 , SB378 , SB844 , SB1330 , SB1410 , SB1475 , SB1476 , SB1565 , SB1618 , SB1623 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SB2084 , SB1655 , SB1679 , SB2174 , SB1775 , SB1873 , SB1204 , SB1884 , SB1916 , SB1937 , SB1447 , SB1500 , SB2007 , SB2074 , SB1944 , SB2018 , SB1984 , SB2026 , SB2045 , SB2049 , SB2062 , SB2112 , SB2118 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB2135 , SB2139 , SB2154 , SB1195

Keywords: SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid