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• He was rejoining his classmates who were walking in pairs down the block with their teacher leading the
• Assemblymember Baines will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Krell's name from a bill that she has spent a lot of time working on and leading on.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• For two weeks leading into the Christmas of 2023, Mr. Smith terrorized our community.
• When we allow violent crimes to go unsolved, it undermines public safety and can lead to further criminal
• This limitation can lead to unjust outcomes for survivors who are often trapped in exploitative situations

Bills: SB614 , SB872 , SB1199 , SB1212 , SB1278 , SB1573 , SB1588 , SB1602 , SB1660 , SB1704 , SB1723 , SB1833 , SB1858 , SB1946 , SB2009 , SB2146 , SB2177 , SB2373 , SB2460 , SB2785

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: forensic science, capital writs, criminal justice, case review, Texas Forensic Science Commission, SB 872, burglary of a vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, stolen gun, firearm theft, Penal Code Section 30.04, third-degree felony, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalty enhancement, gun theft, vehicle break-in, property crime, sentencing enhancement, Texas criminal law

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• Members, Texas leads the nation in heat-related worker deaths from 2011 to 2021.
• That's precisely why Texas must lead.
• I am an organizer at Workers Defense Action Fund, where I am an authorized OSHA trainer and lead workshops

Bills: HB446 , HB1609 , HB4443 , HB4464 , HB4735 , HB5476

Committee: House S/C on Workforce

Keywords: heat illness prevention, workplace safety, Texas Workforce Commission, advisory board, employee rights, administrative penalties, training requirements, employee training, occupational health, employer penalties, worker rights, heat illness, volunteer firefighter, volunteer emergency responder, emergency medical services volunteer, EMS volunteer, firefighter, fire department, emergency services, declared disaster

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• And I want to thank Assemblymember Quirk-Silva for leading us in that effort.
• I have been honored to lead the California Institute for Women since March 1st The primary mission of
• There has to be some signs leading into that. How are we missing that?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Members, HM 4063 will position Florida to lead the charge in securing America's economic future at home
• The Florida Legislature has an opportunity to lead the nation to make access to veterinary care more
• And so at the end of the day, as the staff analysis reads too, this will potentially lead to repair costs

Committee: House Commerce Committee

Summary: The committee took up eight bills and memorials and reported each favorably. It first passed HM 4063, a memorial urging Congress to lay the groundwork for a federal sovereign wealth fund. Sponsor Rep. Anderson described it as a long-term economic security measure, while several members questioned how such a fund would be structured, governed, and balanced against paying down debt. Ranking member Hunschofsky and Rep. Spencer raised concerns about transparency, market disruption, and the lack of specific parameters. The memorial passed on a recorded vote. The committee then approved CS/HB 139, allowing pawnbrokers to use digital transaction forms, with SMG testifying in support as a modernization and pro-business change. It also adopted an amendment and passed HB 1157, which tightens reemployment assistance requirements by adding work-search, interview, identity, immigration, and availability checks; the amendment added protection for missed interviews due to emergencies and removed an email reporting requirement. The Florida AFL-CIO and Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy opposed the bill, arguing Florida’s unemployment system is already overly restrictive and that the proposal would further limit access to benefits, while supporters said it would ensure claimants are actively seeking work and verify eligibility. Members also passed CS/HB 497 to create nonprofit agricultural organization medical benefit plans for farmers and ranchers, with support from Americans for Prosperity, the Florida Hospital Association, and the Farm Bureau; CS/HB 729 to authorize veterinary professional associates to perform limited duties under veterinarian supervision, with testimony from veterinarians and advocates citing access and workforce shortages; and HB 311, a right-to-repair bill for motorized wheelchairs, which drew strong support from disability advocates who described long repair delays, high costs, and the impact on independence and health. Rep. Tramont praised the wheelchair repair bill during debate, and the committee voted it favorably. Finally, the committee passed CS/HB 1549, an Office of Financial Regulation agency bill intended to help regulate financial institutions more efficiently, and CS/HB 715, which allows licensed roofing contractors to perform roof-to-wall connections during reroof or repair projects and extends the emergency cancellation window to 180 days after a declared emergency. HB 715 was amended to require a contract notice advising property owners to verify insurance coverage before signing when the work is tied to an insurance claim. Roofing industry groups and home inspection representatives supported the measure as a way to reduce costs and improve wind mitigation. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced the agenda was complete and the committee rose.

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• This imbalance leads to a predictable outcome; groups seeking change often choose the easier route of
• Howard Hughes is one of the leading developers of premier master-planned communities in Texas and throughout
• I'm going to take our deputy city manager's lead and just...

Bills: SB32 , SB464 , SB996 , SB1163 , SB1173 , SB1277 , SB1452 , SB1453 , SB1548 , SB1882 , SB1883 , SB2016 , SB 32

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school

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• When they were leading, having a majority of members at the time, they didn't have a problem with that
• if it's been negative, we can detect the fact that there is active coronary artery disease, which leads
• From the American Heart Association, it says that a high rate of false positives can lead to additional

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

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• The chair recognized the Honorable John McQueen of Tarrant County to lead us in the Pledges of Allegiance
• Tim Dunn has made me... contributions to our community and he serves as lead pastor of Millsap Church
• Let's go forward leading to the requiring notice of the Attorney General on an action on the election

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Elevating the commissioner's role will potentially increase the VA's influence in state government, leading
• The service organizations have played a major role, if not a leading role, in legislation that redefines
• deeply rooted family things and heartfelt issues that people are trying to fix, and we need people leading

Bills: HB154 , HB153 , HB180 , SB70

Committee: House Military and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: veterans affairs, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, State Board of Veterans Affairs, commissioner, governor appointment, board advisory, veteran service organizations, veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, veteran service officers, district managers, state veterans home trust fund, veterans benefits, military veterans, disabled veterans, elderly veterans, active-duty service members, state agency reorganization, executive authority, governance reform

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• They also need to lead to a recognized postsecondary credential that is stackable to another credential
• They also need to lead to a occupation.
• They also need to lead to a recognized<00:08:11.039><c> post-secary</c><00:08:11.759><c> credential</
• </c> may need to determine who leads may need to determine who leads designation<00:12:55.760><c> and
• up to that May 18th 19th uh leading up to that May 18th 19th uh final<00:27:33.840><c> rule</c><00:27

Committee: Joint Education

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call – 0:00:00 Workforce Pell Grant Update – 0:03:30 Extension Office Update – 0:33:25 Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies – 1:07:08 Early Literacy Outcomes – 1:32:20 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 1:58:30 Adjournment 2:13:13, 958, all

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• We hired eight staff across the state to lead 10 troops each.
• </c> meet basic needs, desperation can lead meet basic needs, desperation can lead to<01:12:14.239><c
• Emua Family Services provides Maui Nui as one of the leading early childhood service providers.
• Emua Family Services provides Maui Nui as one of the leading early childhood service providers.
• </c> train a new education program lead train a new education program lead through<03:04:53.680><c> direct

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: This joint informational briefing focused on Act 310 grants and aid, with committee members hearing one-minute testimony from organizations first in person and then by Zoom. At the outset, the chairs explained there would be no Q&A during the briefing and asked testifiers to focus on how federal cuts were affecting their work. The meeting was organized by registration number and included both neighbor island and Oʻahu applicants. Testimony centered on organizations seeking state support to offset federal funding losses or anticipated reductions. Health and social service providers described impacts from Medicaid, SNAP, ACA subsidy, Title X, and other federal changes, including Aloha Care, Community Clinic of Maui, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, West Hawaiʻi Community Health Center, Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center, Hawaiʻi Youth Services Network, Alcoholic Rehabilitation Services of Hawaiʻi, and Kokua Kalihi Valley. Other groups highlighted losses affecting food security, housing, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience, including the Kohala Center, Feeding Hawaiʻi Together, Hawaiian Lending and Investments, Dynamic Community Solutions, and the Pacific Tsunami Museum. Several arts, youth, and education organizations also testified, including Hawaiʻi Literacy, Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony, Honolulu Theatre for the Youth, Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaiʻi, Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi, Kids Hurt Too Hawaiʻi, and US Vets, each requesting funding to preserve programs and staffing. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing. The only action was procedural: the chairs moved through the applicant list, limited testimony time, and then transitioned from neighbor island in-person testimony to Oʻahu and later Zoom participants.

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• And that usually leads to something like a two-gate or a dual-gate job.
• I think where it all leads... I again am supportive.
• clean and simple in legislation, but where they lead usually works.
• And what I'm saying is that there are specific ways that we know that are more, or that lead to better
• We believe students are absolutely ready, capable, and indispensable to play that role of leading the

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• and regulations and encourage a better understanding of how to use the mandated assessment tools to lead
• Older adults with dementia will lose protective supervision that keeps them safe at home, leading to
• These actions lead to late assessments, delayed benefits, incorrect authorizations,...
• It's extremely difficult to find and retain an IHSS provider, and even a short disruption can lead to
• The department will be taking the lead on developing the training.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an overview of the governor’s IHSS budget proposals and extensive testimony from the Department of Social Services, Department of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, county representatives, labor, consumer advocates, and advocates for older adults and people with disabilities. The administration described IHSS as a large and growing program serving more than 900,000 recipients, and outlined three proposals: shifting the cost of growth in authorized hours per case to counties, eliminating the backup provider system, and aligning IHSS terminations with Medi-Cal terminations. The LAO said the overall budget estimates appeared reasonable but raised concerns about the hours-per-case proposal, including the lack of a comprehensive root-cause analysis, the limited control counties have over statewide cost growth, and uncertainty about how the baseline and savings would work. CWDA, SEIU, and consumer advocates strongly opposed the hours cost shift, arguing that counties use state-designed tools, that demographic changes and rising need explain much of the growth, and that the proposal would pressure counties to cut services and destabilize care. The chair and members repeatedly questioned the administration about the proposed baseline, the claimed savings, and whether the measure effectively circumvents the county maintenance-of-effort agreement. On the backup provider system, the administration said the statewide program is underutilized and administratively expensive, and proposed eliminating it to save about $3.5 million. The LAO suggested the Legislature consider whether administrative costs could be reduced while preserving some version of the program. County and consumer advocates opposed the cut, saying the system is a critical safety net when regular providers are unavailable, especially in rural areas and for people with complex needs. They argued that low utilization reflects the difficulty of finding emergency backup care, not lack of need, and that many counties already rely on local backup systems or other models. Committee members also pressed for better data on requests, fulfillment, and administrative costs, and discussed whether the state could support local alternatives instead of eliminating the program. The final topic was the proposal to align IHSS terminations with Medi-Cal terminations by automating the process when recipients fail to complete Medi-Cal redeterminations. The administration said this would reduce General Fund costs by about $86 million by preventing payment of IHSS in the residual program when recipients are no longer eligible for Medi-Cal, while also automating reinstatement when Medi-Cal is restored. The LAO noted the proposal has been rejected in prior years and suggested improved notice and communication to recipients as an alternative. CWDA and advocates warned that the change could create gaps in care, especially for people who lose Medi-Cal for procedural reasons, and urged additional safeguards such as better notices, faster reprocessing, and automatic reinstatement. Members questioned how many people would be affected, how the residual program currently works, and whether providers could go unpaid during the gap; the department said the automation is already built and would be activated if the proposal is approved. No votes were taken during the discussion, and the committee moved through public comment and questioning without final action on the proposals in the excerpt provided.

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• So it made sense for the state to step forward, take the lead role in developing a tool.
• And, Doctor, how much lead time is there?
• How much lead time is there?
• That leads to another question. Can you sell land that is underwater?
• Yes, and I would be happy to be that lead contact and get this moving forward.

Committee: Joint Agriculture and Water Management Committee

Keywords: 908, all

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• We'll certainly have conversations with you on the lead-up to the next legislative session as well.
• You all in the lead-up to the next legislative session as well. Thank you.
• You've got to take the lead on this project. We just need you to take it, go, learn as you go.'
• You know, all roads lead to Rome. All power lines lead to just east of Coal Harbor.
• But given what we're sitting on—28 exajoules, 43,000 wells, 40 years of data—we should be leading it.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Energy Development and Transmission Committee met in interim session and approved the November 6 minutes. Chair Novak outlined the committee’s study agenda, including large energy users such as data centers, geothermal, landowner relations, wind and solar, and other energy topics across the state. The meeting was framed as informational only, with no bills or formal legislative action taken beyond the minutes approval. Testimony focused first on landowner relations. Oliver County Commissioner Dave Berger described the county’s energy history and local support for coal and related development. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue emphasized proactive, face-to-face communication with landowners, respect for property rights, and the need for developers to be transparent about tradeoffs; he also discussed insurance and liability concerns tied to easements. Committee members asked about eminent domain, local versus state authority, and how communities can better understand the revenue and infrastructure implications of energy development. Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Tom Bodine then described the department’s ombudsman programs for pipeline restoration and reclamation, wind restoration, and royalty oversight. He said the programs provide confidential, third-party assistance on reclamation and royalty disputes, but do not provide legal advice. Senators raised concerns about post-production deductions in royalty leases and whether the ombudsman can explain them; Bodine said the program can clarify statements and deductions but cannot resolve legal disputes. He also said the department has not received requests related to fiber lines. Representatives from Grid United and One Oak described their project development and landowner engagement practices. Grid United’s Brent Johnson discussed the North Plains Connector transmission project, its route selection process, voluntary acquisition approach, and efforts to avoid eminent domain by working closely with regulators, counties, townships, and landowners. One Oak’s Danette Welsh and Tom Giltner described the company’s midstream operations, extensive North Dakota footprint, and emphasis on direct landowner communication, consistent local regulation, careful construction practices, and post-construction reclamation. Members asked about setbacks, zoning consistency, invasive species prevention, outside advocacy groups, and eminent domain use; One Oak said it has not used eminent domain on its North Dakota projects, largely because most gathering lines are negotiated easements.

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• So, um, what we're working on currently is sort of the foundation that would then lead to a campaign
• So, um, what we're working on currently is sort of the foundation that would then lead to a campaign
• Making sure the leadership team is leading by example to ensure that, well, they're getting the most
• Making sure the leadership team is leading in a way by example to ensure that, well, they're getting
• Making sure the leadership team is leading in a way by example to ensure that, well, they're getting

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:58 Putting Young Kentuckians to Work: First Year Update 00:04:06 Kentucky Talent Attraction Initiative 00:21:59 Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership 00:57:15, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the October minutes, and heard first a progress report on the state-funded “Putting Young Kentuckians to Work” initiative. Workforce leaders from Cumberland Workforce Development Board and Kentucky Works said the HB 1 funding has allowed them to contract with all 10 workforce boards and build new pipelines with high schools, area technology centers, school districts, and community and technical colleges. They reported an end-of-year goal of 3,600 job placements, with 218 placements reported as of October 2025 and enrollment numbers continuing to rise. Testimony emphasized that the program is aimed at disconnected youth and high school seniors, that federal WIOA funds are too limited to support this work alone, and that the flexible state funding has enabled short-term training and placements in fields such as welding, CDL, and CNA. Members asked about barriers to implementation, wage levels, and services for students with disabilities; presenters said the main challenge was building school relationships and that wage growth should improve as students gain more skills and credentials. The committee then received an update on the Kentucky Talent Attraction Initiative. Representatives from Greater Louisville Inc. and Commerce Lexington explained that the General Assembly previously provided $250,000 for a consultant to develop a statewide talent attraction and retention strategy, and that more than 13 organizations across the state support the effort. Development Counsellors International described its research process, including statewide stakeholder engagement, and said the goal is to create a Kentucky talent value proposition that combines job opportunities with quality-of-place messaging. They reported that Kentucky faces a shrinking labor force and a projected national worker shortfall, while internal research found 47% of working-age respondents could consider leaving the state within two years because they are not confident in career opportunities. At the same time, they said 96% of surveyed higher education students would stay if offered a full-time job, and 72% of employers expect to expand staffing in the next two years. The presenters said they are moving from research into messaging and an action plan, and that the strategy should be customized and measurable rather than one-size-fits-all.

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• We're able to partner with groups like Logan Aluminum and do track infrastructure upgrades leading up
• We're able to partner with groups like Logan Aluminum and do track infrastructure upgrades leading up
• We're able to partner with groups like Logan Aluminum and do track infrastructure upgrades leading up
• We're able to partner with groups like Logan Aluminum and do track infrastructure upgrades leading up
• So, we will largely follow their lead.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee approved the October 15 minutes and observed a moment of silence for the victims of the UPS Worldport plane crash. The main presentation was from Transportation Cabinet Commissioner Bobby Joe Lewis on the Local Assistance Road Program/County Priority Projects Program (LAARP/CPP), which was implemented under House Bill 546 and now requires rehabilitation projects to restore roads to original condition, cap funding at $500,000 per project, use a new scoring matrix, include a local match, and submit one photograph per 300 feet of project length. He reported that the 2026-2027 cycle ran from June 1 to October 1 and drew 1,215 project applications from 107 counties and 106 cities, with total submitted project costs of about $121.1 million and about $102.3 million requested after local match. He also said 30% of submissions scored 10s and 22% scored 9s, and that the list of requests and required photos had been submitted to the General Assembly and LRC. Members asked about how scores change over time, whether roads can move from lower scores to 10s, and whether the new process gives a better picture of local needs. Lewis said scores can change based on weather and road conditions, but the new system provides more information and a more standardized evaluation than before. Several members raised concerns about the volume and size of required photographs, suggesting drone footage or video as an alternative; Lewis said the photo requirement has caused confusion and large file uploads, and he was open to considering easier ways to document conditions. Members also discussed continuity in scoring across districts, and Lewis explained that district staff appointed by chief district engineers use a handbook and scoring matrix, with the scores entered into a computer system so evaluators do not see the final score while scoring. The committee also discussed funding levels and carry-forward balances for the program. Lewis said the program began with $20 million authorized in HR92, noted underruns from completed projects, and reported a carry-forward amount that had grown to $355,432.42 available for reauthorization as of October 13. In response to questions, he said the current process concentrates applications into a short window, with 63% of applications arriving in the last few days and 417 on October 1, which created a heavy workload but was completed on time. The meeting then moved to multimodal funding priorities, with Jennifer Kersner of Kentuckians for Better Transportation introducing herself and offering condolences for the UPS aviation incident before beginning her remarks.

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• access, deaf, deaf blind, and hard of hearing children are at risk for language deprivation, which can lead
• </c><00:09:45.120><c> to</c> daughter too which always leads to daughter too which always leads to frustration
• </c><01:17:50.120><c> a</c><01:17:50.239><c> new</c> um North Minneapolis I help lead a new um North
• Minneapolis I help lead a new initiative<01:17:51.120><c> called</c><01:17:51.480><c> good</c><01:17:

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to lower Medicaid enhancement tax lead to lower Medicaid enhancement tax revenues<00:18:59.840><c> in
• Higher prices from the hospitals lead to higher insurance costs and a less robust health care system.
• Higher prices from the hospitals lead to higher insurance costs and a less robust health care system.
• Higher prices from the hospitals lead to higher insurance costs and a less robust health care system.
• Higher prices from the hospitals lead to higher insurance costs and a less robust health care system.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• reason why it it isn't leading aiding in reason why it it isn't leading aiding in the<00:53:14.799><c
• their projects the state also<00:55:11.119><c> needs</c><00:55:11.319><c> to</c><00:55:11.480><c> lead
• c> this</c><00:55:12.079><c> and</c><00:55:12.599><c> so</c><00:55:13.240><c> if</c> also needs to lead
• on this and so if also needs to lead on this and so if there's<00:55:13.839><c> if</c><00:55:13.960>

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all