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• Democracy is just a tool to get to power. Period.
• Period. people who love to get to power.
• They love power. The President loves Putin. The President likes Kim Jong-.
• They love power. Mr.
• They love power. The President loves Putin. The President likes Kim Jong-.

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• “How can our country balance the power of corporations with the power of not-wealthy voters?”
• “How can our country balance the power of corporations with the power of not-wealthy voters?”
• “How can our country balance the power of corporations with the power of not-wealthy voters?”
• with the power of not-wealthy voters?
• And so what we can do is we can increase the power of people's money.

Committee: Senate Elections

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• to changes to Title 30, Department of Conservation and Energy statutory structure, organization, powers
• Bill 894 by Representative DeWitt, Title 33, City of Alexandria Fire Police Department employees, powers
• Wyble, create and provide for the Louisiana Commission on Foundational Education, provide for the powers
• House Bill 285 by represent Bacola, Title 17, use of school buildings, powers the local school boards
• school boards, who in House Bill 285 by Representative Bacala, Title 17, use of school buildings, powers

Bills: HR46 , HR47 , HR48 , HR49 , HR50 , HR51 , HR52 , HR53 , HR54 , HR55 , HR56 , HR57 , HCR31 , HB20 , HB21 , HB166 , HB494 , HB710 , HB795 , HB985 , HB986 , HB987 , HB988 , HB989 , HB990 , HB991 , HB992 , HB993 , HB994 , HB995 , HB996 , HB997 , HB998 , HR42 , HR43 , HR44 , HR45 , HCR22 , HCR23 , HCR24 , HCR25 , HCR26 , HCR27 , HCR28 , HCR29 , HCR30 , SCR13 , HB894 , HB983 , HB984 , SB19 , SB23 , SB26 , SB30 , SB39 , SB45 , SB46 , SB50 , SB51 , SB55 , SB69 , SB71 , SB73 , SB84 , SB85 , SB89 , SB96 , SB98 , SB101 , SB110 , SB148 , SB150 , SB160 , SB164 , SB303 , SB340 , HB28 , HB36 , HB50 , HB52 , HB56 , HB62 , HB68 , HB92 , HB110 , HB117 , HB119 , HB124 , HB140 , HB147 , HB160 , HB171 , HB174 , HB182 , HB193 , HB196 , HB198 , HB203 , HB228 , HB234 , HB237 , HB260 , HB268 , HB271 , HB285 , HB289 , HB316 , HB351 , HB393 , HB400 , HB413 , HB446 , HB469 , HB486 , HB534 , HB551 , HB552 , HB574 , HB576 , HB634 , HB649 , HB677 , HB735 , HB739 , HB779 , HB784 , HB796 , HB807 , HB842 , HB850 , HB919 , HB474 , HB487 , HB503 , HB606 , HB633 , HB707 , HB720 , HB728 , HB733 , HB846 , HB852 , HB856 , HB868 , HB875 , HB129 , HB130 , HB287 , HB489 , HB545 , HB553 , HB555 , HB570 , HB854 , HB952 , HB221 , HB148 , HB331 , HB149 , HB901

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the pledge, leave granted for one member, and several ceremonial recognitions, including Women Shaping Industry Day, Louisiana Agriculture Week, and CODOFIL Day at the Capitol. The chamber also received Senate messages concurring in several House concurrent resolutions and adopting SCRs 14 and 15, which designated Flood Awareness Month and recognized the bond between Quebec and Louisiana. Numerous resolutions and bills were introduced and referred, including measures on retirement systems, juvenile justice districts, carbon sequestration in St. Helena Parish, tax administration, election procedures, education, criminal justice, and state property transfers. The House adopted several resolutions without objection, including commendations for Thrive Academy, Bishop Lonnie Welder, Pastor Aaron Holloway, World Down Syndrome Day, and others. Members also heard committee reports on a wide range of bills, with many reported favorably or with amendments. In morning hour, the House discharged and withdrew two bills from committee, and later returned some bills to the calendar with notice to call them on later dates. The chamber then took up a series of floor bills, passing HB 474 to create an income tax checkoff for the Grambling State University National Alumni Association, HB 487 on penalties for unsafe red-light passing maneuvers, HB 503 on utility terrain vehicles in Golden Meadow, HB 606 on personal delivery devices, HB 633 on estimated income tax filing timing, HB 707 on the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission Advisory Board, HB 970 on tacit dedication of public roadways, HB 728 on out-of-state tow truck requirements, HB 846 on license plate coverings, HB 852 on a domestic violence donation checkoff, HB 856 on DOTD indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity construction contracts, HB 221 naming the proposed Mississippi River bridge the President Donald J. Trump Expressway, HB 148 designating a highway memorial, and HB 331 creating a Louisiana GOP specialty plate. Most of these bills passed with little or no opposition, though HB 221 drew debate and passed 68-26. The House adjourned after announcing committee meetings for the following day.

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• It's energy independent because we operate our own power plant to generate and consume all of our own
• power.
• Privately powered and infrastructure-neutral.
• generation reliability needed to power data centers without impacting customers.
• From an economic standpoint, data centers are powerful engines.

Bills: S0408 , S0986 , S0678 , S0800 , S1050 , S0484 , S1118

Committee: Senate Regulated Industries

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• I am Representative Diane Power.
• executive session on House Bill 488 relative to limiting conflicts of interest and concentrations of power
• Um, when it became amendment 2944 by Chairwoman Power, no conflict existed.
• Power, no conflict existed.<00:14:34.880><c> Uh,</c><00:14:35.040><c> but</c><00:14:35.279><c> with<
• ,</c><00:23:05.360><c> financial</c> conflict of interest of power, financial conflict of interest of

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

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• Kane, Office of the Governor. Yeah, thank you, Mr. Kane.
• So would the Office of the Governor be opposed if we were to set up the State Fire Marshal in terms of
• And I know the other concern had to do with removing it from the Office of the Governor and back to the
• </c><00:02:26.640><c> so</c> department attached to the governor so department attached to the governor
• </c> shall be appointed by the governor shall be appointed by the governor subject<00:04:13.079><c> to

Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Summary: The joint Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs and Labor and Technology met on March 14, 2025, to consider House Bill 1064, House Draft 2, relating to fire protection. The bill was described as implementing recommendations from the Phase 3 report by the Fire Safety Research Institute on the August 2023 Maui wildfires, clarifying the role of the State Fire Marshal, and appropriating funds. Members also discussed structural changes to the State Fire Marshal’s office and whether the office should remain under the Department of Defense rather than the Governor’s office. The committee heard from a senior adviser from the Governor’s office, who said the administration would support creating a State Fire Marshal selection commission and did not object to Senate advice-and-consent involvement for some commission members. He also agreed that placing the office under the Department of Defense made sense. In its decision-making, the chair recommended passing the bill with amendments, including accepting proposed amendments from the Attorney General and the Hawaii Insurance Council, with one exception to the Attorney General’s proposal. The adopted amendments would establish a seven-member State Fire Marshal selection commission beginning January 1, 2026, with authority to appoint and remove the State Fire Marshal, receive complaints, and conduct annual performance reviews. The commission would be attached to the Department of Defense for administrative purposes, be subject to the Sunshine Law, and include both voting and non-voting members, with some appointments made by the governor, House speaker, and Senate president. The committee also made technical changes, deleted several pages and lines, and changed the effective date to July 1, 2077. The chair’s recommendation was adopted by both committees, and the meeting adjourned.

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• </c> a part of uh RTO with Southwest Power a part of uh RTO with Southwest Power Pool<00:02:14.800><c
• So we're a power-producing state.
• That's the point. just stand on its own and provide power just stand on its own and provide power to<
• </c> supplying power. supplying power. &gt;&gt; Thank<00:09:59.279><c> you.</c> &gt;&gt; Thank you.
• 00:19:59.520><c> Electric</c><00:19:59.919><c> Power</c> member of Basin Electric Power member of Basin

Bills: SF0102 , SF0113

Committee: Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

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• And I'm in the power of community.
• And it was there where I learned the power of art, the power of community, and the power to dedicate
• of art,<00:32:53.360><c> the</c><00:32:53.600><c> power</c><00:32:53.760><c> of</c> art, the power of
• art, the power of community,<00:32:55.440><c> and</c><00:32:55.679><c> the</c><00:32:55.840><c> power
• </c> especially in our parks, is a power especially in our parks, is a power powerful<01:26:13.360><c

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

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• So, if this goes through, then we immediately call the governor to say, "Hey, governor, please work with
• So, if this goes through, then we immediately call the governor to say, "Hey, governor, please work with
• I do want to say that on my way over here, I first ran into the governor, and I asked the governor, "
• call the governor to say, "Hey, "Hey, "Hey, um<00:32:25.440><c> governor,</c><00:32:25.919><c> please
• </c><00:34:14.879><c> and</c> here, I first ran into the governor and here, I first ran into the governor

Summary: The House Environment and Agriculture Committee met in executive session on SB 302, a bill requiring background checks for solid waste facility owners. The chair announced a staffing change, noting Representative Comtois was no longer vice chair and Representative Barber would serve in that role. The chair then explained that the committee had before it an amendment incorporating Senator Pearl’s updated language and additional technical changes requested by DEES Director Whimsat for FBI background-check requirements, and a separate amendment offered by Representative Patenza that would add language from the budget bill relating to a site evaluation committee, moratorium provisions, and harms-and-benefits language. Representative Patenza argued that the governor’s solid waste and site evaluation language had been developed over years with the committee, the governor’s office, and DEES, and should be moved into a standalone bill so it would not be lost if the budget failed. She said she had been told by Senator Roseford that the budget language would be placed into a separate House bill, and several members supported having a standalone vehicle as a backup. Representative Bixby, Haskins, Gruber, and others said they favored keeping the work alive in a separate bill, while Representative Scully said he disliked non-germane amendments and would vote only for the base bill and the chair’s amendment. Representative Barber asked for clarification on why the amendment was considered non-germane, and the chair and Representative Patenza explained that the budget-related policy had not had a separate public hearing. Members discussed legislative procedure, including whether the committee should recess to allow a hearing on the non-germane amendment and then return to act on SB 302. After discussion, the committee took a show of hands and overwhelmingly favored recessing the executive session to Tuesday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m. in LOB room 301-303, so a separate hearing could be held on Representative Patenza’s amendment before further action on SB 302.

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• These areas could see a quarter to three-tenths of an inch of ice, which could result in power outages
• At a time of great power competition, we must, as Mr. Lutnick told us, stay in the lead.
• It also continues to be the most reliable form of emergency communication during severe weather and power
• We import 20 billion dollars of goods from Canada, primarily oil, gas, lumber, and electric power, making
• . 1 on my own legislation, the Ticket Act, to address an especially concerning abuse of government power

Bills: SB161 , SB195 , SB216 , SB245 , SB246 , SB257 , SB258 , SB260 , SB278 , SB281 , SB283 , SB93 , SB98 , SB99 , SB306 , SB314 , SB315

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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• Um, and I think you know the governor spoke about that at her address when she talked about literacy,
• Um and I think you know<01:06:18.880><c> the</c><01:06:19.119><c> governor</c><01:06:19.599><c> spoke
• </c> think that I like cheered the governor think that I like cheered the governor on<01:06:36.000><c
• Daniel Warner um governor thank you.
• Daniel Warner um governor affairs<02:46:10.000><c> for</c><02:46:10.160><c> Odyssey.

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

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• It's a bill that Governor Healey filed.
• Governor Healey and her team, my staff, and the Chelmsford Select Board.
• Thanks to the governor for, you know, for her leadership on this. And thank you for your time.
• And when leadership was needed most, Governor Maura Healey delivered.
• Thank you for coming forward with this bill, and I thank the Governor as well for filing it.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 21st hearing of the 194th General Court to consider late-filed bills, with testimony focused mainly on three measures. The largest portion of the hearing concerned H. 5429/H. 6138, Governor Healey’s bill to ensure Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinelli receives full injured-on-duty pay and benefits after being seriously injured while instructing at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Legislators, the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, Chelmsford Fire officials, and family members described the injury, the gap in coverage created by his dual status as a Chelmsford firefighter and academy staff member, and the need for a broader statewide fix for similar situations. Committee members expressed support and noted the bill should be treated like existing protections for police officers injured while working outside their home municipality. The committee also heard testimony on a Topsfield home rule petition, H. 545, allowing Police Chief Neil Hovey to remain in service until age 68 or until relieved by the select board. Supporters said Hovey is a strong regional leader, has helped prepare for major public safety events like the Topsfield Fair, and should be retained because of his experience and fitness. Members and local officials urged favorable passage, and no opposition was raised. A third bill, S. 3051, would provide certain retirement benefits to the surviving spouse of Uxbridge Police Officer Stephen LaPorta, who died while assisting a stranded motorist during a winter storm. Senator Ryan Fattman, Representative Joe McKenna, the Massachusetts Coalition of Police, and others spoke in support, emphasizing the officer’s service and the impact on his family. The town of Uxbridge was said to support the measure. At the end of the hearing, no additional testimony was offered and the committee voted to adjourn.

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• Messages from the Governor. Reports of standing committees. Reports of select committees.
• >> That's technically correct, and it is my understanding after 25 years here that governors choose to
• So it might not be what I would do if I was the Governor, but I Haven't been the Governor, so that seems
• So, we still don't think we have full language from the Governor of what she's actually proposing.
• laws that are in place, no specific language from the Governor on how utility bills are going to be

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report advancing several bills directly to third reading, including Senate Print 9630, an appropriations extender for government operations, and Senate Print 9631, an extender related to Part U1 of Chapter 61 of the Laws of 2023. The chamber then moved to the controversial calendar and debated the first extender, with Senator O’Mara questioning what the bill covered, how much funding it extended, and the status of budget negotiations. Senator Krueger said the extender covered about $1 billion for payroll and certain payments for agencies including Health, Law, OPWDD, and Veterans Services through April 7, and described the budget talks as still unresolved, with no announced follow-up Joint Budget Conference Committee meetings or table targets. She also discussed utility affordability proposals, including a three-year moratorium on A.I. and crypto data/storage facilities and support for green energy and low-income ratepayer relief. O’Mara argued the lack of urgency and absence of written proposals on climate and utility costs was concerning. Both extender bills were then passed, with the first receiving 59 ayes and the second passing 46-13 after debate over its two-year duration. The Senate then adopted the resolution calendar, excluding two items initially, and took up two resolutions. Resolution 1821, sponsored by Senator Ramos, recognized Farmworkers Day and highlighted the essential role of farmworkers, the history of organizing for farmworker rights, and concerns about immigrant workers facing fear and retaliation; Senator May added support, noting the importance of farm labor to dairy production and food supply and the impact of deportation fears on farms in her district. The resolution was adopted. Resolution 1823, sponsored by Senator Zellner, proclaimed March 20, 2026 as Behavior Analysis Day in New York, recognizing applied behavior analysis and its benefits for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, education, healthcare, and other fields; it was also adopted. The chamber also welcomed a group of students from Queens visiting Albany, with Senator Comrie speaking about the importance of civics education and government engagement. After the introductions and acknowledgments, there was no further business, and the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 1, at 11:00 a.m.

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• John Rieman of Brandon paging on behalf of Lieutenant Governor.
• Nick Rieman of Brandon paging on behalf of Lieutenant Governor.
• We appreciate your work this week. of Lieutenant Governor. of Lieutenant Governor.
• And Dade behalf of Lieutenant Governor.
• Senate, please help Lieutenant Governor.

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• Those were not recommended by the governor.
• That was an option that was selected by the governor.
• The governor did not recommend funding for this item.
• How's the governor, which other funds are applicable?
• And that's why the governor overlooked that request.

Committee: House Budget

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• You know, Governor Penny called it the Incredible Hulk of budget shortfalls.
• You know, Governor Penny called it the Incredible Hulk of budget shortfalls.
• You know, Governor Penny called it the Incredible Hulk of budget shortfalls.
• Governor Penny called it the Incredible Hulk of budget shortfalls.
• </c><00:10:18.720><c> nal's</c> concern with what governor nal's concern with what governor nal's proposed

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• </c> centralized negotiating and buying power centralized negotiating and buying power to<00:09:36.480
• </c> non-concurrence holds significant power non-concurrence holds significant power for<01:05:27.920
• </c><01:06:28.720><c> to</c> is doing everything within its power to is doing everything within its power
• </c><01:13:44.800><c> And</c><01:13:44.960><c> so</c> power from that that committee.
• And so power from that that committee.

Committee: Senate Education Finance

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• We ask that you watch over and protect these senators, their colleagues in the House, our governor, and
• He was originally appointed to the CFB by Governor Dayton in 2017, and was also reappointed by Governor
• , to the CFB by Governor Dayton in 2017, and<00:15:49.880><c> was</c><00:15:50.040><c> also</c><00:15
• by Governor and was also reappointed by Governor Walls<00:15:51.680><c> in</c><00:15:51.800><c> 2021
• Walz in February 2022 for a uh Governor Walz in February 2022 for a term<00:18:05.440><c> which</c><

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• And so the governor and others, along with myself, began to meet with the city officials during that
• At this time, I would like to thank the governor.
• The governor received... ...up. People have work. And I've talked to a number of them.
• The governor received letters. I received letters from a number of them.
• That's when I believe the governor declared the emergency right after that. Okay. Thank you.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on the troubled water system in Tallulah and whether to appoint a limited fiscal administrator for the water utility. Senator Jackson described the system’s long-running failures, the need to expand repairs beyond the treatment plant to the distribution network, and the growing project cost, which he said had risen to roughly $26 million. Legislative Auditor’s Office staff explained that the system had received failing grades from LDH for several years, had entered joint receivership in 2024, and was placed under a public health emergency in 2025; they said the city’s adoption of limited fiscal administration in April 2026 made it eligible for additional state funding. Governor’s staff said the state, GOSEP, Magnolia, and the city had worked together to restore service and that the limited fiscal administrator would help unlock an emergency subfund and other financing sources. The mayor of Tallulah supported the appointment, saying the state’s work had improved water quality and that the limited role would focus only on the water system rather than the whole city. She said the city was preparing an RFQ to move the project toward bidding. Two residents spoke in opposition. One argued that the city had recently elected a new council and should wait for new local leadership before proceeding. Another questioned the need for the appointment, criticized past management and contract arrangements, and objected to using emergency funds to pay prior project costs. State officials responded that the F grade and public health concerns justified the action, that the administrator would control water-system finances, and that the distribution system needed repairs to address leaks and water quality issues. After discussion, a committee member moved to appoint a limited fiscal administrator for the Tallulah water system. The motion was seconded and passed without opposition. The committee then moved to public comment and adjourned.

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• O'Malley came in, Tim O'Malley, and the governor hired a czar who didn't know. He made a report.
• ><c> a</c><00:07:15.400><c> czar</c><00:07:15.960><c> who</c><00:07:16.320><c> didn't</c> the governor
• finally woke up as much as the governor finally woke up to<00:10:19.120><c> care</c><00:10:19.320><c
• ><c> pretty</c><00:10:32.760><c> grievous</c> governor did make a pretty grievous governor did make a
• Governor Walz had a responsibility to... He's the overseer. He's the head.