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• of the great state of Florida, along with their families.
• All of this happened because of a lie. And yet, Because of a lie.
• That kind of latitude is not customary in committee, but neither is repairing 76 years of harm.
• It's been 76 years—76 years of trauma, of stigma, of generational harm, of children, grandchildren, nieces
• hurt, a lot of pain during this administration, a lot of policies, a lot of words.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• of the great state of Florida, along with their families.
• All of this happened because of a lie. And yet... ...because of a lie.
• That kind of latitude is not customary in committee, but neither is repairing 76 years of harm.
• It's been 76 years—76 years of trauma, of stigma, of generational harm, of children, grandchildren, nieces
• hurt, a lot of pain, doing this administration, a lot of policies, a lot of words.

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and several introductions recognizing visitors, students, local officials, and professional groups in the gallery. The chamber then took up a report from the Ethics and Elections Committee confirming 42 executive appointments; the report was adopted by a vote of 36-0. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the Ripple Project for childhood cancer awareness and funding. The bulk of the meeting was spent on special-order bills, many of them open-government sunset review measures and policy bills. The Senate passed bills preserving or updating public records exemptions for aquaculture records, trade secrets, and cybersecurity information; a child-abuse reporting statute of limitations bill; a commercial driving schools bill; a human trafficking training requirement for nursing graduates; a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and its companion public-records bill; a nature-based coastal resiliency bill with an amendment restricting dredge-and-fill in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve; a chiropractic patient-funds bill; specialty license plate legislation; a one-time waiver for late financial disclosure fines; public school personnel compensation changes; the Florida Farm Bill with amendments protecting Everglades lands and technical corrections; homestead exemption clarification for long-term leaseholders; disability presumption clarifications for firefighters and law enforcement; reinsurance intermediary manager conformity changes; patriotic displays in public schools; ADS-B aviation fee restrictions; autism-related law enforcement training and a blue envelope program; public post-secondary safety policy requirements; and a bill allowing licensed agents to market health care sharing ministries. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary certificates for practice, and domestic animals. Members debated a number of measures, especially the health care sharing ministries bill, where opponents raised consumer-protection and commission concerns and supporters argued for free speech, religious liberty, and expanded consumer choice; it passed 32-5. Other debated bills included the autism law enforcement bill, the school athletics bill addressing coach support for student-athletes, and the Farm Bill, where senators discussed surplus land safeguards and biosolids timing. Most bills passed overwhelmingly, often 37-0 or 38-0, with a few closer votes such as the patriotic displays bill (36-2) and the health care sharing ministries bill (32-5).

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• with the unique consequences of COVID on top of the normal pressures of childhood.
• Four of these youth came directly out of detention into our center.
• by men between the ages of 24 through 42 years of age.
• And so, like I said, my hope, kind of sitting in front of you all, is that This resonates with some of
• Lots of questions. We all have lots of questions.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• </c><00:02:50.200><c> charitable</c> source of Revenue 96% of all charitable source of Revenue 96% of
• </c> Chamber of Commerce they're a town of Chamber of Commerce they're a town of about<00:15:23.120><
• Christy Jano: That critical car repair for the veteran living out of their vehicle in the dead of winter
• lot of different parts of you know in a lot of different parts of the<00:29:32.679><c> legislature</c
• </c> the end of the session in the cloak of the end of the session in the cloak of darkness<00:30:22.919

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 169, which would change the tax structure for charitable gambling. Representative Robbins offered and the committee adopted the A1 author’s amendment, described as a technical correction to ensure sports-themed tip boards are not inadvertently taxed under the bill. Robbins then presented the bill as a way to replace the current tiered combined net receipts tax on charitable gambling with a flat 5% rate, arguing charities were being overtaxed and that prior promises of relief had not been fully delivered. Chair Stevenson pushed back on several of Robbins’ factual claims, correcting the record on the status of E-pull tabs, the share of charitable gambling revenue they represent, and the amount of tax relief already enacted in 2023 and 2024. He said E-tabs were not eliminated, that the revenue split between paper pull tabs and E-tabs is closer to 45/55, and that charities had already received a $15 million tax cut plus savings from reduced developer fees. Robbins responded that the changes still significantly reduced revenue and that the bill was intended as a middle-ground approach. Testimony largely came from charitable gambling and veterans groups in support of the bill. Rachel Jenner of Allied Charities of Minnesota said nearly 1,000 charities depend on charitable gambling, cited high taxes and fees, and said many organizations were seeing revenue declines after the new E-pull tab rules took effect. Dr. Christy Jano of the American Legion Department of Minnesota said charitable gambling funds support veterans, youth, and community programs, and that a flat 5% tax would help posts continue those efforts. Members asked about the size of the revenue drops and how much gambling proceeds go to overhead and operating costs; Jenner said the losses varied by organization and that it was too early to know the long-term effect, while Jano said some expenses are used for property taxes and building upkeep. The committee then moved on to additional testimony, including Tim Angstrom, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• ><c> things</c><00:18:57.360><c> and</c> issue of of overregulating things and issue of of overregulating
• Uh I of the overall goal of the bill.
• interest, kickbacks, and insurance fraud that can drive up the cost of repairs, maintenance, monthly
• </c><00:39:35.119><c> repairs,</c> drive up the cost of repairs, drive up the cost of repairs, maintenance
• Chair. of a larger package of bills. Uh, the, of a larger package of bills.

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• :10.479><c> store</c> are are a unit of a of a a chain store are are a unit of a of a a chain store and
• </c> of dos and don'ts. of dos and don'ts.
• </c><00:20:51.440><c> scenarios</c><00:20:52.159><c> of</c> set of scenarios of set of scenarios of does
• Um, and that kind of, like I said, kind of goes back towards some of the apparent conflicts with Adult
• Um, and that kind of, like I said, kind of goes back towards some of the apparent conflicts with And

Bills: HB0143 , HB0129

Committee: Senate Labor, Health & Social Services

Keywords: health care providers, free speech, discrimination, governmental agencies, civil remedies, physician access, internationally trained physicians, medical licensing, provisional license, healthcare workforce, 916, all

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• of Louisville to the state of Kentucky.
• ><c> provided</c><00:20:17.200><c> for</c> proud of of what that has provided for proud of of what that
• We have a lot of campus locations and a lot of buildings that need repair.
• </c> reflection of that, we have a lot of reflection of that, we have a lot of real<00:30:38.559><c>
• lot of buildings that locations and a lot of buildings that need<00:30:42.320><c> repair.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education heard presentations from the University of Louisville and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) on their strategic plans, enrollment trends, and budget priorities. University of Louisville President Bradley highlighted the university’s new five-year strategic plan, its R1 research status, community-engaged and opportunity college classifications, record enrollment of 25,005 students, and its role in serving first-generation, Pell-eligible, military-connected, and rural students. He also emphasized the university’s economic and workforce impact, including athletics, nursing, dentistry, and a recent Speed School building, and previewed major capital and program requests: a $142 million STEMH building, a $15 million one-time request for National Cancer Institute-related cancer research, and $5.3 million for the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership. He also discussed a planned $260 million health sciences building and the university’s efforts to expand health care access beyond Louisville through regional sites and residency partnerships. Members responded positively, with Representative Tipton asking about agency bond projects and regional health outreach, and President Bradley saying the university is evaluating debt capacity and exploring smaller projects while noting that the STEM building request would rely on state-funded debt service. He described UofL Health’s expansion into places such as Bullitt County, Shelbyville, Madisonville, and Paducah, and its efforts to train physicians for rural practice. Representative McCool praised the university’s military-friendly designation and cancer research priorities and noted personal family ties to UofL. Michaela Aman, a sophomore from Letcher County, also testified about how UofL has supported her as a rural student and emphasized the university’s commitment to opportunity and social mobility. KCTCS President Ryan Quarles and CFO Todd Kilburn then presented the system’s enrollment, completion, and workforce-training results. They said KCTCS now serves more than 110,000 students, graduated a record 24,000 students last May, and has moved from 45th to 4th nationally in graduation rate. They also highlighted that over half of students are first-generation, 60% work while enrolled, 70% of graduates work in Kentucky, and 74% graduate with no student loan debt. KCTCS described its common-course-numbering agreement with Morehead State as part of a broader transfer simplification effort, and said it trains about 200,000 Kentuckians annually when including workforce training and firefighter instruction. The system also outlined efficiency measures, including property sales, a new bookstore contract projected to save $4.3 million over five years, and a new evaluation process for real estate and facilities. KCTCS’s budget and capital requests included operating funding tied to enrollment growth, support for the TRAINs program, the ECTC training facility at Glendale, continued support for Health Force Kentucky, three capital construction projects at Jefferson, Bluegrass, and Gateway, and asset preservation funding focused on safety and security upgrades. Quarles also referenced House Bill 5, saying it would expand KCTCS’s correctional education and re-entry work and could help reduce recidivism. Members asked about the bill and its impact, and KCTCS said it already provides instruction in jails and prisons and sees the proposal as an extension of that work.

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• I</c><00:12:29.199><c> could</c> specifically of the entities of I could specifically of the entities
• of determining it um don't have a way of of determining it um and<00:29:10.960><c> we</c><00:29:11.159
• The sponsor of the bill agreed with me on this, and in light of that and in the light of the explanation
• of of the of probably a misunderstanding of of the of the Representative Stringham, I thank my colleagues
• </c><01:24:32.159><c> a</c> a matter of routine in any kind of a a matter of routine in any kind of a

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Committee first took up a nongermane amendment to House Bill 71 that would require state vendors, through contract language, to comply with the New Hampshire Patient Bill of Rights. Representative Edwards said the amendment was revised after feedback from the hospital association and DHHS, applies only to new contracts or amendments, and includes a repeal date of November 30, 2026 so it would function only for the current budget cycle. John Williams of Legislative Affairs said the changes reflected work with DHHS procurement staff and with hospital stakeholders, including the removal of the term "addenda" in favor of "amendment" and clarification on prospective application. The committee did not vote on the amendment at that time, noting it would be attached later to HB 71. The committee then moved into executive session and acted on several bills. HB 67, which converts a pilot program for accessible voting machines in local elections into a permanent program, was amended to remove a $100,000 appropriation and adjust dates; the amendment and the bill as amended both passed unanimously, 25-0, and the bill was suggested for the consent calendar. HB 111, extending the Right-to-Know Ombudsman position, was retained and slated to be incorporated into HB 2 after a unanimous 25-0 vote, with the ombudsman noting the office could expire July 1 if the budget were delayed. HB 164, creating a process for a publicly accessible website for local records retention and access, was also retained for HB 2 by a 25-0 vote because it carries an appropriation. HB 216 was retained for further work because the committee could not get reliable cost information from the retirement system or the Labor Department; members said the fiscal note looked alarming, though the committee believed the actual cost might be near zero. HB 282, which raises the biennium cap on critical injury benefits for first responders from $500,000 to $1 million without increasing any individual benefit, was voted ought to pass 25-0 and will require a report. HB 619, dealing with solid waste issues and a possible self-funding accounting unit, was retained for HB 2 by a 25-0 vote. HB 650, an annual dedicated-funds cleanup bill that also caps a robotics fund at $1 million, passed ought to pass 25-0 and was placed on consent. Finally, HB 129, defining "evidence-based" in public education, was retained 25-0 while members continued working on language, and HB 133, concerning new resident driver’s license transfer requirements and DMV notices, drew a split policy discussion: the minority raised constitutional, administrative, and fiscal concerns, while the majority moved to retain it for HB 2 consideration.

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• </c> amount of $720,000. amount of $720,000.
• [Applause] of Mississippi. of Mississippi.
• capital expense funds for water system repairs, and $130,000 of capital expense funds for two new vehicles
• </c><01:05:12.640><c> expense</c> repairs, and $130,000 of capital expense repairs, and $130,000 of capital
• </c> of the report. of the report. Questions?

Keywords: MS House Floor - 18 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• uh, part of the, uh, if you look at our, um, repair and maintenance as well as operational—we've generated
• the uh if you look at our uh part of the uh if you look at our um<00:44:02.559><c> repair</c><00:44:
• </c> do in terms of the outcome of of do in terms of the outcome of of capacity<00:52:38.880><c> building
• I'm the chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
• of reviewing some of the programs of of reviewing some of the programs that<02:30:57.160><c> have</c

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Hawaiian Affairs committee heard a budget presentation from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on its biennium requests for critical projects, repairs and maintenance, and operations. DHHL described its role in administering the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust, noted the large beneficiary wait list, and said prior funding, including Act 279, has helped the department accelerate land development and reduce vacancies. Officials said they have about 47,219 applications involving 29,548 Native Hawaiians, roughly 28 projects underway, and that about $471 million of a $600 million appropriation has been encumbered, with the remaining lapse-fix funds expected to be resolved before the June 30, 2026 deadline. DHHL emphasized that its current request would support additional lot development and could help produce roughly 6,000 units from the existing project pipeline, with another phase of requests potentially adding about 2,000 more units. The department said it is prioritizing shovel-ready projects, accelerating lease awards and orientations, and using a mix of approaches including paper leases, rental-with-option-to-purchase, owner-builder, and loan programs. Officials also discussed a shift toward denser urban development, citing projects in West Oahu and Honolulu, and said the department is working to reduce its vacancy rate and move beneficiaries onto the land more quickly. Members questioned why Oahu, despite having the largest wait list, was receiving comparatively lower amounts, and DHHL responded that land availability and cost drive those decisions, with Oahu having limited developable land and very high acquisition costs. The department pointed to land acquisition on Kauai and other islands, and to urban high-rise projects that can yield far more units on small parcels. Members also raised long-term maintenance and wildfire risk, asking whether current acquisition and development choices account for future infrastructure costs; DHHL said maintenance is a growing concern, especially on large unused or isolated lands, and that it is pursuing Firewise planning, federal funds, and partnerships to reduce risk. The discussion also touched on mixed-use and community-led development, with DHHL explaining that it leases land to nonprofit homestead associations under general leases with milestones, business-plan requirements, and land-use restrictions to support local services and community goals.

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• of the of the same as or equal to that of the of the USDA.
• </c><01:14:33.800><c> of</c> is this landscape of of is this landscape of of bureaucratic<01:14:35.720
• ><c> that's</c> of of the specifics of that, but that's of of the specifics of that, but that's that's
• the landowners for fence repair, and they also go to the point of having elk deemed as a nuisance and
• ><03:28:45.240><c> of</c> also 50% of the cost of maintenance of also 50% of the cost of maintenance

Committee: Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

Keywords: 916, all

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• This is, uh, one of my very favorite readings, and it's called "Fear of Transformation."
• Most of the time I spend my life hanging on for dear life to my trapeze bar of the moment.
• It carries me along a certain steady rate of swing, and Along a certain steady rate of swing, and I have
• I know most of the right questions and even some of the right answers.
• They're under the direction of one of our outstanding Orleans County teachers, Rebecca Courier.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• Reading of the previous day's journal. Assembly Chamber of Sacramento, Thursday, March 6, 2025.
• as part of Team Rodriguez.
• These students are proud members of Future Farmers of America, an organization rooted in leadership,
• Franco of the city of Glendale.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of guest introductions recognizing FFA students, district staff, public health leaders, and visiting students from local schools. Several members highlighted agriculture education, public health week, and civic education, and one member also announced the birth of a calf before introducing an honored agriculture teacher. The chamber then moved through the daily file, passing over second- and third-reading items and taking up Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, which establishes the joint rules for the 2025-26 legislative session; it was adopted on a 50-14 vote and sent immediately to the Senate. On the consent calendar, Assembly Bill 565, Assembly Bill 708, and Assembly Concurrent Resolution 42 were adopted unanimously, 71-0. ACR 42, relating to adult education, also received 65 co-authors. Additional guest introductions followed, including students from the San Fernando Valley and a Jewish day school, with remarks emphasizing leadership, agriculture, and community service. The Assembly then held an adjournment in memory for U.S. Army Sergeant Edvin F. Franco of Glendale, who died in a training accident in Lithuania. Members honored his military service, awards, and family. The house announced its next schedule and adjourned until Monday, April 7 at 1 p.m.

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• </c> of the point of the registry. of the point of the registry.
• Pritchard of Pawlet. Pritchard of Pawlet. Quimby of Lyndon. Quimby of Lyndon. Quimby of Lyndon.
• </c> of 1% of global emissions. of 1% of global emissions.
• failure, provides guidance for improvements, and offers financing for repairs as part of their role
• <03:08:48.640><c> role</c><03:08:48.920><c> to</c> repairs as part of their role to repairs as part of

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• , Hendricks of New Bedford, Markey of Dartmouth, Sylvia of Fairhaven, and Wlett [questionable: likely
• House Bill 3912, increasing the membership of the Board of Health of the Town of Marblehead from three
• An act increasing the membership of the Board of Health of the Town of Marblehead from three to five
• Mike Woods of Boston moves suspension of the rules. Mr.
• The voting stations of Representative Day of Stoneham, Vieira of Falmouth, and Lombardo of Billerica

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and first took up a Rules Committee report recommending adoption of a resolution honoring the 200th anniversary of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in New Bedford. The House suspended the rules and adopted the resolution. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee then reported a series of local bills for consideration, including measures on legal notices, charter changes for Chicopee, Bridgewater, Wellesley, Weston, Somerville, and Watertown, as well as bills on firefighter residency, a checkout bag fee in Sudbury, senior tax exemption eligibility in Williamstown, and liquor licenses in Lexington. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the bills second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The House also considered a Ways and Means report on H. 4257, financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges. The committee recommended an amendment in the form of a substitute bill, H. 4307, authorizing $1.185 billion in general obligation bonds. After suspension of the rules, the House adopted the amendment and ordered the bill to a third reading. Later, during floor debate on H. 4307, members spoke in support of the bill as a major transportation funding package, emphasizing Chapter 90 aid, road mileage-based distribution, culvert and small bridge repairs, congestion relief projects, and the bill’s fiscal and credit-rating benefits. A roll call was ordered, and the bill passed to be engrossed 156-0. The House also passed to be engrossed a bill validating the results of a special election in Hardwick. In addition, the House adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and agreed to adjourn in memory of former Representative and Senator Matthew C. Patrick of Falmouth. The session included several guest introductions, including Mandela Fellows studying at Bridgewater State University, former legislator Vincent Dimacido, Bellingham Council on Aging guests, and interns in Representative Linsky’s office.

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• rainfall of revenues.
• This legislation has a positive impact on the state of Texas of $25 million. Mr.
• As part of their acquisition, they became part of this sales tax loophole.
• to the city of Frisco.
• We're having to repair the road in front of their facility because of their semis rolling out every single

Bills: HB 105 , HB982 , HB1483 , HB1508 , HB2575 , HB3646 , HB3993 , HB4083 , HB4580 , HB4725 , HB5169 , HB5511 , HJR73 , HJR102 , HJR174 , HB3746 , HB4240

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: economic development, job creation, energy, tax incentives, technology investment, ad valorem taxes, elderly, disabled, low-income, tax limitation, homesteads, Texas Tax Code, property tax, ad valorem tax, tax exemption, residential real property, home improvement, energy efficiency, energy-efficient upgrades, HVAC

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• And I'll go through some of the changes and some of the differences that we have here.
• water from out of state.
• care of many of our concerns.
• I am the Director of State Advocacy here in support of Senate Bill 7.
• of Senate Bill 7 today.

Bills: SB7

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: water infrastructure, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, water supply, environmental sustainability, 1184, house, all

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• Thank you. which is a representation of a lot of different groups. Yes.
• the Land of Texas.
• the stalks of some varieties.
• Nestled in the heart of Pawnee Woods of East Texas lies Pineland.
• Executive Director of the Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society, and self.

Keywords: wildlife corridors, animal-vehicle collisions, HB5259, licensing, concurrent resolutions, cultural significance, Senate Bill 1247, public safety, environmental conservation

Summary: The meeting of the committee centered around significant legislative measures, including several bills aimed at enhancing wildlife safety through the establishment of wildlife corridors and licenses for outdoor activities. Key discussions highlighted House Bill 5259, led by Vice Chair Flores, which proposes a wildlife corridor action plan to reduce animal-vehicle collisions in Texas. This bill is crucial given Texas's alarming rate of wildlife-vehicle accidents, and testimonies from supporting members emphasized the need for action to protect both wildlife and public safety. Furthermore, Senate Bill 1247 was brought forward, simplifying the non-resident hunting license system to improve compliance and conservation funding. The committee also addressed multiple concurrent resolutions recognizing towns for their cultural significance, reflecting a broader commitment to community identity and heritage.

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• Faith Baptist Church of Cabot, and to remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Representative
• To the Speaker of the House: Dear Mr.
• This is simply amazing, and on behalf of my colleagues in the Arkansas House of Representatives,...
• over to the Department of Niagara.
• to the Department of Niagara.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• for the city of Capell.
• The SMR tax has the approval of the people of Capell, and during the election over and over again has
• You're here on behalf of the city of Koppel, and you're for the bill. Is that correct?
• of an M&O tax rate above.
• It's, it's based off of, as I understand it, it's based off of whatever their tax payment is.

Committee: House Ways & Means