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• that your son Jesus Christ reminded us of wayward son welcomed home by a father without question or judgment
• Your son Jesus Christ repeatedly taught us that those who show judgment will be given judgment, those
• HB 1650 by Canales relating to a special bill to review of reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• that um in court of appeals um finding that um in some<00:12:44.160> cases<00:12:44.560> when
• No, but you're actually hitting the point right because if you do your research, you're going to find
• <00:41:05.200> that research, you're going to find that research, you're going to find that
• <01:09:11.440> out the question, but then they find out the question, but then they find out
• The goal was to find a middle ground to get the job done.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They've learned only discarded versions from people who rely on pre-formed judgments, not critical thought
• SB 37 contains these kinds of judgments.
• They do their due Faculty Senate Representative: diligence and they find out that there's this sort of
• Witness: OK, sorry, just mostly closing out in that, the various places that you'll find social workers
• The salaries that they are getting, if that's impacting the judgment of whether they're valuable, but

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction

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• So we're only inputting information once there's a court judgment finding you guilty of a certain list
• We can amend a judgment and sentence through an appeal process.
• What I’m trying to find out is: Is it against the law?
• And would it be something that a court could find them guilty of? Mr.
• The Supreme Court finds itself in a box.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Manufactured homes are a low-cost, but underutilized form of housing, but finding affordable financing
• Manufactured homes are a low-cost, but underutilized form of housing, but finding affordable financing
• Supervisor, we'd like to continue to work with you on finding some amendments that address all of the
• on, to look at ways to build that delta that exists for individuals that want to rebuild but are finding
• But, you know, I have a judgment to be made.

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard several housing-related bills. SB 996 by Senator Padilla would let manufactured homeowners opt to title their homes as real property, with supporters saying this would improve access to conventional mortgages, consumer protections, and lower-cost financing. SB 866 by Senator Blakespear would require cities and counties to include homelessness-related information in their annual housing element reports, with supporters saying the bill would improve transparency, regional coordination, and accountability around homelessness funding and services. The committee also heard SB 1090 by Senator Perez, which would impose a temporary moratorium in Altadena on certain state housing density laws after the Eaton Fire. Supporters, including Supervisor Catherine Barger and many Altadena residents, argued the bill would protect fire survivors from speculative investors and give families time to rebuild and return home. Opponents argued the bill could limit tools that homeowners need to finance rebuilding and could reduce future housing production. After extensive testimony, the committee passed SB 1090 to the Assembly Local Government Committee on a 10-0 vote. SB 1388 by Senator Durazo would create an Affordable Housing Risk Reduction Program to help affordable housing providers reduce insurance costs through technical assistance and risk-mitigation support. Supporters said rising insurance premiums are threatening the viability of affordable housing developments and existing units. The committee also reconsidered and then voted on SB 1092, which was taken up only for reconsideration and final vote; after a split vote, the bill ultimately passed the committee. Final recorded votes showed SB 866 and SB 996 passing unanimously, SB 1388 passing with one no vote and one not voting, and SB 1092 passing 7-5 after reconsideration.

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• So what we're trying to do here is find a balance, and what we don't want to do is say, for example,
• and you have someone who's going to come in and just be there on a temporary basis, we're trying to find
• here is that we, in implementation and enforcement, have two separate systems of enforcement and judgment
• is that we, in implementation and an enforcement, we have two separate systems of enforcement and judgment
• Okay, so just for clarification, and I'm trying to find it here in the bill, is the private cause of

Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered a series of bills affecting tax policy, workforce development, business regulation, consumer protection, rural development, and artificial intelligence. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 1266 would create a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with the Department of Commerce and Cyber Florida; an amendment removed an appropriation from the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. SB 554, a broad update to Florida’s not-for-profit corporation law, was also reported favorably after supportive testimony from Florida Bar representatives. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales and predatory financing practices, received strong support from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which provides rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, was likewise reported favorably. SB 214, expanding the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties for economic development purposes, was reported favorably. SPB 7030, a public records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations, was adopted as a committee bill and favorably reported. The committee also heard extensive discussion on SB 998, the Department of Commerce package. The bill would modernize the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant program, clarify rural community eligibility for certain unincorporated areas, exempt military entities from a reverter clause on land conveyances, and revise E-Verify enforcement procedures. Members questioned the E-Verify provisions, including penalties, protections for workers incorrectly flagged, and the treatment of gig workers. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal treatment between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. Despite the debate, SB 998 was reported favorably, with Senators Bracy Davis, Smith, and Errington voting no. The committee also took up SB 482, an “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” that would create consumer protections for companion chatbots, require parental consent and access for minors, mandate periodic disclosures that users are interacting with AI, restrict certain uses of personal data and likenesses, and give the Attorney General enforcement authority. The bill drew both support and criticism: supporters emphasized child safety, transparency, and consumer protection, while opponents raised concerns about privacy, broad definitions, lack of audit mechanisms, and the absence of a private right of action for adults. Senators Smith and Davis urged clearer definitions and stronger accountability, but both said the bill was a starting point. The committee reported SB 482 favorably. The meeting ended with recorded affirmative votes requested by Senators Yarbrough, Wright, and Davis on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.

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• Time frame to make some judgments about what might be coming at us and how we're building a portfolio
• And if we can find new drivers for the new trend, we can feel more confident that that's actually a trend
• I put my strategists on it; we just really have a problem finding quality data earlier than that, so
• All we can do is look at factors and make some judgments.
• And so I'm really interested in finding a little bit more about what they're doing.

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• Every day we wrestle with the harsh reality that a few errors in judgment are why we will never see Jovian
• One, the rush to judgment.
• Before you take off, let me find out if there are any questions for you.
• Let us find out first of all, thank you for being here.
• We are very concerned and find it problematic to carve out a minimum sentence for a person based on their

Bills: HB1482, HB2017, HB2103, HB2341, HB2756

Keywords: community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation

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• . >> So then if that be the case, what would we find to be the problem?
• But if you're talking about something like a divorce, you'll find that.
• <00:37:09.200> If like a divorce, you'll find that. If like a divorce, you'll find that.
• First, they can find you in contempt."
• First, they can find you in contempt. First, they can find you in contempt. >> Okay?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee on Family Court reviewed several previously distributed reports, including a comparison of family court structures in other states and a report on improving New Hampshire family court pre-trial and mediation practices. The main new topic was a report on the intersection of domestic violence and family courts in New Hampshire, with members discussing how domestic violence cases in superior or district court can overlap with custody matters in family court and how courts may not be aware of related proceedings in other venues. Members discussed RSA 490-D:2 and related statutes, noting that family courts have original jurisdiction over certain abuse, neglect, and domestic violence matters, with concurrent jurisdiction in some protective-order cases. The discussion focused on practical problems such as confidentiality in domestic violence cases, limited access to case information by nonparties, and the need for courts to better communicate about companion cases. Suggestions included a shared or unified database, expanded lethality assessments for law enforcement, and a requirement that criminal courts report domestic violence convictions or protective-order violations to family court so judges are aware of the full case context. The subcommittee also discussed ways to help self-represented litigants, including better education at first appearance, clearer guidance about raising protective orders or criminal charges at hearings, daily docket review by clerks, and a possible “lawyer for the day” program modeled on Massachusetts. One member raised the idea of a family safety docket, while another noted that New Hampshire already has a complex case docket for high-conflict matters and that cases generally stay with one judge when possible. No votes were taken, and the chair said the subcommittee would continue reviewing materials and could return to work next year, with possible bill amendments to follow.

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• We find ourselves in times of great consequence, both challenging and hopeful.
• Anything that I or my office can ever do for either one of you, you know where to find us.
• we have to do, a new contract or find a new vendor?
• Just let me find it here for you. What exactly would you like to know?
• Find the absolute cheapest example of a bus, and that's the bus you have to put in.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and heard several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, public servants, and a resolution honoring Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza for winning the Heisman Trophy. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, with some measures temporarily postponed and others advanced after brief debate and, in several cases, substitution of House companions for Senate bills. The first major bill passed was CS/CS/HB 355 on health care patient protection, which requires hospitals with emergency departments to have pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment, and a designated pediatric coordinator; it passed 36-0. The Senate also passed CS/HB 1113 on public records, expanding confidentiality protections for victims and temporarily protecting the name of a law enforcement officer who becomes a victim in the line of duty; it passed 33-4. CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity was amended to place the program under the Florida Digital Service and to adjust grant timing, then passed 37-0. CS/CS/HB 925 on clerks of court passed 38-0 after amendments affecting revenue retention, legal notices, traffic citation distributions, and municipal fee sharing. CS/CS/HB 679 on trademark registration modernization and CS/CS/HB 589 on septic permit timing also passed unanimously. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/HB 991 / SB 1334, an elections bill that would use Real ID data to verify citizenship, change voter ID rules, alter candidate qualifying requirements, and revise election administration procedures. Senators offered and debated numerous amendments on documentation fees, senior exemptions, human review versus automated systems, student and retirement-center IDs, and effective dates; most were defeated, though one amendment adding stock-trading disclosure language for candidates was adopted. The bill’s sponsor cited election-crimes reports and specific prosecutions involving non-citizens as justification for the measure, while opponents argued it could disenfranchise eligible voters, especially students and seniors. The transcript ends during continued questioning and debate on that elections bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• Um, I guess there's only one way to find out.
• only<00:09:13.279> one<00:09:13.440> way<00:09:13.519> to<00:09:13.600> find
• I guess there's only one way to find I guess there's only one way to find out.<00:09:14.136>
• So you're talking thousands of dollars just to test to find out how much more tax we have to pay.
• So you're talking thousands of dollars just to test to find out how much more tax we have to pay.

Bills: HB1991, HB1776, HB1897, HB1900

Keywords: liquor tax, alcohol, inflation adjustment, small craft breweries, public health, tenant rights, housing stability, landlord-tenant code, eviction prevention, multilingual resources, condominium, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, attorneys' fees, common expenses, construction defects, building code, statute of repose, statute of limitations

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1991, which would change Hawaii’s liquor excise tax structure to an ABV-based system. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii took no position and stood on written comments. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and an individual testifier who described surviving a drunk-driving crash, argued that higher alcohol taxes reduce alcohol-related harms, save lives, and generate additional state revenue. The public health witness cited alcohol-related harms as a major preventable cause of death and said the tax increase would have only a small annual cost for most consumers. Most industry testimony was in opposition. Representatives of Lanikai Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, the Wine Institute, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association said the bill would sharply raise taxes on beer and wine, squeeze already thin margins, and threaten local jobs and businesses. They argued Hawaii producers already face high costs for labor, energy, shipping, and compliance, and said an ABV-based tax would be difficult to administer, would require additional testing and labeling work, and could reduce consumer choice. Several industry witnesses urged lawmakers to instead adopt a small-producer or class 18 carveout, with one suggesting a cap tied to 60,000 barrels. Committee members questioned the brewers about alcohol content testing, labeling, and whether smaller producers already measure ABV. Witnesses said many local producers do not certify ABV for in-state sales, that yeast and fermentation can vary by batch, and that an ABV-based system could require more testing than current practice. No vote or final action on the bill was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• must be led by thoughtful, experienced leaders who set aside political considerations and exercise judgment
• after the full development of judgment after the full development of the<00:03:42.519> record,
• That is a great return on your tax dollars. and a health system, that could not find and a health system
• So, if it was up to me, I would eliminate your agency and you people could go find an honest job.
• So, if it was up to me, I would eliminate your agency and you people could go find an honest job.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Did you pay that amount if you didn't same process if it requires judgment right now, we don't have a
• lot of judgment built into it.
• And we often find that those are looking for employment.
• We've been able to contribute over 2 billion dollars a year to higher education to find different things

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• And I simply asked, tell me where you find seat time in statute, and they couldn't find it because it
• :39:21.119> we They're finding alternatives because we They're finding alternatives because we
• suspended um if you can't find suspended um if you can't find alternative<01:42:13.600> ways<
• concerned about finding funding for UI. concerned about finding funding for UI.
• And I see a situation where if we don't allow the schools to find better ways to find jobs or expand

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thousands of Californians find employment opportunities in those companies.
• We find that we don't have the resources to continue with our academic programs.
• We entrust our faculty with judgment about those academic programs. But it's a tough season.
• out if they were insured in the 70s they tried to look back to see if they had insurance they can find
• We are greatly concerned. about the impact of AB 218 settlements and judgments on our ability to have

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Yeah, no, I'm just trying to find answers. to folks that I represent? Maybe, but maybe not.
• School districts are finding themselves in deficit situations.
• And they're finding themselves in deficits, and we know that we have increased funding from the state
• the writers, the transparency. writer that you have in here that you want to change. on page, let me find
• What the researchers generally find is that it causes the performance of all of the schools to improve

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Chair, Senator Duckworth, we are currently investigating several, and we're still finding facts, and
• Money, like water, you know, finds a way, and they will find a way to continue operating.
• Uh we find the excerpts from that study.
• Wisconsin and the best judgment of that Wisconsin and the best judgment of that legislature,<01:23:06.760
• uh their own judgment how they see fit. uh their own judgment how they see fit.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• my point of order well you find my point of order well taken<01:30:22.800> I<01:30:23.000>
• The question before the body is: Shall the decision of the Speaker stand as a judgment of the House?
• of the house a yes or a as a judgment of the house a yes or a green<01:32:18.480> vote<01:32:
• There being 67 ayes and 66 nays, it is a judgment of the House that the decision of the Speaker shall
• submarine but when they get in they find submarine but when they get in they find the<01:40:59.639

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senate Bill 1633 brings Oklahoma statute into alignment with federal law following the recent consent judgment
• So this bill will align our current statute to the consent judgment and to federal law. Okay.
• So to be clear, the consent judgment already took effect.

Bills: SB710, SB843, SB1317, SB1338, SB1410, SB1477, SB1489, SB1593, SB1614, SB1630, SB1632, SB1633, SB1670, SB1726, SB1734, SB1725, SB1735, SB1894, SB1975, SB346, SB2045

Keywords: teacher preparation, teacher education, teacher shortage, teacher workforce, educator pipeline, alternative certification, apprenticeship, residency program, paraprofessional pathway, high school to teacher pathway, nontraditional teacher candidates, Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability, TeachForwardOK, higher education, public school districts, workforce development, grant program, technical assistance provider, mastery-based assessment, emergency clause

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• I did find provisions relating to mining and other development where there are needed changes.
• I find that to be, like we all said just a moment ago, not practical.
• I find that to be, like we all said just a moment ago, that isn't practical.
• I am here to oppose HB 2145, a bill which asks us to substitute political judgment for scientific judgment
• Against my better judgment, I'll give you an opportunity if you want to chat about it.

Bills: HB2014, HB2055, HB2145, HB2150, HB2696, HB2755, HB2763, HB2781, HB2782, HB2787, HB2795, HB2889, HB2975, HB2985, HB2986, HCM2009, HCR2020, HCR2038

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, brackish groundwater, water supply development, desalination, Arizona Revised Statutes, water infrastructure, financial assistance, environmental reviews, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, state land department, mineral lease, renewals

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee approved the March 17 minutes and then took up a long calendar of bills, holding HCR 2038. HB 2787, which would bar the state and its political subdivisions from using personnel or financial resources to enforce, administer, or cooperate with the Mexican wolf reintroduction program, drew opposition from Sierra Club and Humane World for Animals/Animal Defense League of Arizona, who argued it would hinder wolf recovery and undercut science-based wildlife management. The committee nevertheless gave HB 2787 a do-pass recommendation by a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2055 on a Brackish Groundwater Recovery Program Fund and HB 2782 on disclosure requirements for regulatory assets in utility rates. Testimony on HB 2055 raised concerns that brackish groundwater is still groundwater and that pumping it could cause localized impacts, but the bill initially received a do-pass recommendation before a later vote failed on reconsideration. HB 2782 prompted discussion about Corporation Commission authority and utility regulation, but it ultimately received a do-pass recommendation. The committee also heard HB 2781, a solar energy decommissioning and financial assurance bill, with testimony from environmental groups, industry representatives, and a local official; an amendment by Senator Sundareshan to strengthen financial assurance and remove the remediation fund failed, and the underlying bill also failed on a tied 4-4 vote. Later, the committee approved HB 2975, which would suspend use of solar scoring maps on state trust lands and require new mining and housing scoring maps, despite opposition from environmental groups and neutral comments from the State Land Department that the solar map is only a guidance tool. HB 2696, as amended, passed after the committee adopted amendments shifting the Arizona Commerce Authority’s fuel-price mandate and creating a fuel resiliency task force; testimony focused on fuel supply, pipeline capacity, refinery access, and whether the ACA was the right agency to lead the effort. The committee also passed HCM 2009 urging Congress to require legislative approval for new national monuments and to streamline mining and land-swap processes, and HB 2889, which funds ADEQ monitoring of uranium contamination and creates a statewide registry and tribal partnership program. Finally, the committee approved HB 2763, which would require legislative approval before the Arizona Game and Fish Commission could close a shooting range. Supporters said it was meant to protect facilities like Ben Avery and preserve safe shooting locations, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary because existing review steps already exist and there was no imminent closure threat. The committee also heard testimony on the bill from Game and Fish, which said the measure would add another layer to an already extensive closure process and that the department was neutral on the proposal.