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• Madam Chair, State Senate Memorial 3.14, urges Congress to impel the United States National Guard Bureau
• And that is the memorial, Madam Chair. >> Are there any questions on Bill appearance forms any debate
• This an important memorial and, you know, to the committee members, I'll tell you it it really for for
• So again, thank you so much, Senator Wright for for bringing this memorial forward.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Inspire our memory to know that history will not measure us by how loudly we fought, but by how faithfully
• of the people that we serve<00:03:55.720> Inspire<00:03:56.239> our<00:03:56.480> memory
• /c><00:03:56.879> to<00:03:57.079> know<00:03:57.760> that serve Inspire our memory
• to know that serve Inspire our memory to know that history<00:03:58.439> will<00:03:58.640>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senate Resolution 58, resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Garland A.
• Senate Resolution 58, resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Garland A.
• Senate Resolution 58, resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Garland A.
• Senate Resolution 58, resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Garland A.
• Senate Resolution 58, resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Garland A.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 34 members present and approved the prior day’s journal. The chamber also received a House message that House Bill 96 had passed and requested concurrence. During second reading, Senate Bills 17, 34, 39, and 181 were reported and sent to the Rules Committee, and Senate Resolution 56 was introduced honoring Elder Nathan Craig and Sister Amy Craig for their mission service. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 27, which would allow local governing bodies, after consulting with a coroner and making a 30-day effort to locate next of kin, to choose cremation rather than burial for indigent decedents; it also preserved options for religious organizations to take possession of a body. A committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed 35-0. Senate Bill 30, dealing with the Motor Vehicle Commission’s restricted fee account and allowing unused funds to carry forward for commission operations, also passed unanimously 35-0. Senate Bill 40, concerning public library district boards of trustees, was amended by committee substitute and passed 34-1 after debate. Supporters said it would return county library board appointments to local officials and speed appointments, while opponents argued it could politicize libraries and weaken their independence; several members explained their votes, including concerns from library advocates and a defense that the bill still allowed local boards to seek advice. Senate Bill 76, which limits school boards from increasing occupational license taxes above the base 0.5% until a county reaches a population of 500,000, was also amended by committee substitute and passed after its sponsor argued it responded to a disputed Fayette County tax increase and would restore transparency and public trust.

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• No, no, uh, we have had only two meetings and then a sort of a tour of other memorials in the Capitol
• <00:43:46.720> uh uh identify what kind of Memorial uh uh identify what kind of Memorial uh
• um I think about all the other Memorial um I think about all the other memorials<00:45:01.440> that
• Just for the... sets could be an amazing Memorial sets could be an amazing Memorial concept<00:45:37.920
• Is that partnership codified anywhere or memorialized anywhere with the community colleges?

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety met on January 31, 2025, and first heard House Bill 1062, a housekeeping measure relating to the Hawaii Air National Guard. Testimony in support came from representatives of the Adjutant General and other National Guard witnesses. A member raised a technical question about language allowing the Guard to hold the rank authorized by the Department of the Air Force, and the response was that the bill should not require additional HR language; no vote was taken. The committee then heard House Bill 674, which would authorize allowances for TRICARE dental and vision coverage for Hawaii National Guard personnel ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. The Department of Defense supported the bill through Brigadier General Ross, Director of Joint Staff, and Terry Heiti also testified in support. There were no questions or action taken on the measure. House Bill 652, relating to veterans’ rights and benefits and regulating compensation for advice or assistance on veterans’ benefits, drew the most discussion. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing it would protect veterans from illegal or exploitative practices and noting its own service to more than 2,000 veterans in fiscal year 2024. Opposition came from the National Association for Veterans Rights and Veteran Benefits Guide, which argued the bill would restrict access to needed services and that some for-profit providers operate legally and should not be barred. Committee members questioned the scope of the bill, accreditation requirements, and whether nonprofit or pro bono services would be affected. A Department of Defense veteran services official said veterans can be vulnerable to exploitation and that some legal fee arrangements can be abusive, while also noting pro bono options exist. The committee did not reach a decision on the bill during the excerpt. The committee also began hearing House Bill 1058, which would create a veteran cemetery board within the Office of Veteran Services to help state veteran cemeteries comply with federal standards. The Office of Veteran Services and Terry Heiti testified in support. Members asked about the board’s membership, timeline, and consultant selection, and were told the working group was still in an organizational stage and no construction timeline had been set. The final measure discussed was House Bill 503, which would appropriate funds for a consultant to evaluate locations and designs for a Hawaii First Responders Memorial. The Department of Accounting and General Services supported the bill, and testimony in support was received from county and city officials, UPW Hawaii, and individuals. Members asked about the working group, timeline, and budget, and were told the project was still in early planning; no final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• move that the Senate conclude our session today on a rising vote, observing a moment of silence in memory
• Please join me in rising to observe a moment of silence in honor and memory of Please join me in rising
• to observe a moment of silence in honor and memory of

Bills: SCR56, SCR79, SCR85, SCR120, SCR129, SCR181, SCR63, SCR112, SCR194, SCR195, SCR196, HB202, HB963, HB1050, HB1511, HB1546, HB1550, HB1553, HB1643, HB1656, HB1658, HB1664, HB1667, HB1682, HB1700, HB1721, HB1810, HB1823, HB1824, HB1878, HB1969, HB2005, HB2078, HB2152, HB2246, HB2270, HB2279, HB2289, HB2385, HB2417, HB2429, HB2503, HB2599, SB253, SB847, SB1142, SB1432, SB2043, SB2050, SB2074, SB2102, SB2135, SB2138, SB2140, SB2320, SB2340, SB2386, SB2396, SB2397, SB2398, SB2433, SB2446, SB2521, SB2544, SB2567, SB2578, SB2580, SB2595, SB2601, SB2645, SB2673, SB2706, SB2727, SB2802, SB2852, SB2892, SB2929, SB2972, SB3007, SB3069, SB3073, SB3076, SB3136, SB3138, SB3157, SB3204, SB3234, SB3247, SB3302, SB3324, SB3325, HB1815, HB2592, HCR32

Keywords: lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, community wellbeing, invasive species, octocoral, Pearl Harbor, environment, Navy responsibility, marine ecosystem, ecosystem preservation, shoreline maintenance, civil service, classification review, compensation systems, labor shortage, employee retention, department collaboration

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• Timothy's memory will never leave me.
• Timothy's memory will never leave me.
• Timothy's memory will never leave me.
• <00:56:10.240> I Amongst the most pleasant memories I Amongst the most pleasant memories I
• c><06:20:15.280> of<06:20:15.440> silence saw memorials and moments of silence saw memorials

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Speaker, members of the House, the commending memorial resolutions, reminder, all agreed to, commending
• memorial resolutions from the regular session, have been prepared and presentation copies and framed
• I move that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn in honor and memory of Dr.
• words from our governor to contemplate when we will rise to stand in silence, in deep respect and memory
• Speaker, I move that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in honor and memory of Dr. Fairfax.

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Reconvened Session, 976, house, all

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• were going through that moving out of our childhood home into an assisted living and then eventually memory
• eventually memory care and nursing home. eventually memory care and nursing home.
• We've got a veterans memorial park in Forest Lake that Senator Fong Her helped get me get that in the
• We've got a veterans memorial park in Forest Lake that Senator Fong Her helped get me get that in the
• We've got a veterans memorial park in Forest Lake that Senator Fong Her helped get me get that in the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So simple that a child can draw it from memory.
• And words defeat the child can draw it from memory. A single child can draw it from memory.
• <04:03:17.359> and initiative helps to keep memories and initiative helps to keep memories
• memories memories alive.<04:25:36.800> Legislation<04:25:37.439> to<04:25:37.680> recognize
• It's not a name etched in stone on one of our memorials.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I'm proud to support this particular piece of legislation in memory of Dr.
• I'm proud to support this particular piece of legislation in memory of Dr.
• So let's pass this good bill in his memory, and I'll yield back the balance of my time.
• So, let's pass this good bill<03:17:46.399> in<03:17:46.640> his<03:17:46.880> memory
• and<03:17:47.520> I'll<03:17:47.760> yield<03:17:48.000> back bill in his memory

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• SCR 54 by Senator Womack to memorialize Congress to support HR 1514 and RS 1078 of the 119th Congress
• SCR 59 by Senator Barrow: To memorialize Congress to re-evaluate and redraw flood risk maps upon 50%
• SCR 70 by Senator Cloud: To memorialize Congress and the administration of U.S.
• SCR 70 by Senator Cloud: To memorialize Congress and the administration of U.S.
• SCR 70 by Senator Cloud: To memorialize Congress and the administration of U.S.

Bills: SCR59, SCR70, HR275, HR279, HR282, HR289, HR307, HCR112, SCR61, SCR62, SCR64, SB121, HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HCR117, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR37, SCR63, SCR30, SCR40, SCR65, HCR3, HCR49, HCR66, HCR67, HB54, HB137, HB321, HB368, HB386, HB414, HB431, HB552, HB555, HB578, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB638, HB670, HB692, HB707, HB708, HB715, HB718, HB732, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB796, HB807, HB822, HB848, HB856, HB887, HB888, HB917, HB921, HB1082, HB1243, HB1246, HB1, HB2, HB42, HB45, HB71, HB79, HB126, HB133, HB159, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB289, HB291, HB312, HB313, HB324, HB352, HB383, HB398, HB403, HB429, HB457, HB459, HB549, HB571, HB579, HB591, HB608, HB616, HB624, HB766, HB769, HB783, HB804, HB864, HB874, HB909, HB951, HB971, HB983, HB1005, HB1017, HB1051, HB1056, HB1126, HB1186, HB1193, HB1223, HB1224, HB1235, HB1249, SB259, SB295, SB312, SB348, SB444, SB485, SB441, SB149, HB359, SB29, SB43, SB78, HB463, HB998, SB197, SB268, SB123, SB276, SB326, SB80, HB901, HR20, HR74, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB479, HB74, HB119, HB134, HB210, HB258, HB468, HB784, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1117, HB1236, SB42, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB401, SB449, SB487

Keywords: Major Richard Star Act, veterans, military retirement, disability compensation, VA benefits, combat-wounded, medically retired, military retirees, service members, veterans benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, concurrent receipt, retirement offset, combat-related disability, bipartisan support, memorial resolution, Congressional memorial, Louisiana delegation, Richard Star

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• In reality, whoever programs the memory cards of the tabulators is in control of our elections.
• The programmers control those memory cards and control the results.
• <04:26:34.399> of<04:26:34.560> the programs the memory cards of the programs the memory
• The programmers control those<04:26:41.520> memory<04:26:41.840> cards<04:26:42.239>
• The memory cards or the keys to the castle right now.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• You come by there and you saw us, yeah, that's, those holiday weekends, like Fourth of July, Memorial
• You come by there and you saw us, yeah, that's, those holiday weekends, like 4th, July, Memorial Day,
• Memorial Day, Weekend, you know, Labor Day and things like that.

Keywords: 956, all

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• If you're a hockey fan in the state of Minnesota, you know about the Rozell Memorial Arena.
• Our first project is the rehabilitation of the historic Memorial Arena.
• Um the Rozell Memorial Arena, which we Um the Rozell Memorial Arena, which we want<00:33:42.760> to
• We want to make sure Memorial Arena.
• Built in 1949 historic Memorial Arena.

Bills: HF4094, HF3390, HF3813, HF3583, HF3751, HF4324, HF4789, HF3596, HF4033, HF4424, HF4053

Keywords: Crosby, local sales tax, bonding authority, community projects, voter approval, Owatonna, use tax, special law, community center, municipal finance, capital project, sales and use tax, local option tax, city tax, public facility, general election, bond referendum, debt limit, levy limit, Minnesota local government

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• It also allows a local government to fundraise and expend funds for funeral or memorial services for
• This bill would also authorize a city to fundraise and expend funds for funeral or memorial services
• for a public safety officer killed in the line of duty, including travel to National Memorial events
• including travel to National Memorial including travel to National Memorial events<00:04:39.440>
• thank you so much um we had a memorial thank you so much um we had a memorial uh<00:08:37.599>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• An Orange County resident requested records after Bobby: they painted over the Pulse memorial crosswalk
• classrooms and declining trust in government, this legislature should be protecting democracy, not memorializing
• Why did we pass resolutions memorializing the Pulse and Parkland tragedy but not bills? Why?
• rights organization, and we strongly oppose House Bill 125 to commemorate Charlie Kirk through any memorial
• If you watched his memorial, hundreds of thousands of people went to that.

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• 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 Members, if you can take your seats, we have a memorial
• Senate resolution 113 by Blanco in memory of Karl McElhaney.
• President, members, today I'm honored to present Senate Resolution 113 in memory of a remarkable community
• adjourning today. in Carl's honor, but for now, I ask that we observe a moment of silence in his memory
• Members thank you for your vote. votes, Jocelyn's family thanks you, and in memory of Jocelyn, I move

Bills: SJR1, SB9, SB40, SJR36, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40, SJR1, SB9, SB40, SR62, SR92, SR95, SR108, SR110, SR111, SR113, SR114, SR117, SR120, SB314, SB314

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform, El Paso, economic development

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• I'm an internal medicine physician by training and medical director of the UMass Memorial Hospital at
• I myself was born in a freestanding birth center in California, and some of my earliest memories...
• I myself was born in a freestanding birth center in California, and some of my earliest memories are
• Those memories gave me a lasting sense that birth can be safe, supportive, and family-centered.
• For the first time in recent memory, I was having fun practicing medicine again.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing with testimony on several health care bills, with most of the discussion focused on primary care access, community health center reimbursement, midwifery and birth centers, telehealth, hospital-at-home, direct primary care, and trans-inclusive health care access. Chair Feeney and Chair Murphy opened by noting the large number of signups and asking testifiers to keep remarks brief because of time constraints. Legislators and witnesses repeatedly emphasized that Massachusetts’ primary care system is under strain and that federal policy changes and reimbursement gaps are worsening financial pressure on providers. On community health centers, Representative Blay, Senator Lovely, Michael Curry, Bethany Keeley, Jag Deep Trevetti, Sean Cahill, and Christina Severin all supported H. 1096/S. 711, which would require commercial insurers to pay federally qualified health centers at least the MassHealth prospective payment system rate. They argued that commercial plans currently reimburse health centers below Medicaid rates, threatening sustainability, staffing, and access, especially as federal cuts and coverage losses could increase uncompensated care. Testifiers said the bill would stabilize health centers, protect primary care access, and not cost the state money. A second major topic was H. 1117/S. 784 on sustaining birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Senator Lovely, Senator Miranda, Emily Anesta, Rebecca Orden, Catherine Rushworth, Nishira Burrill, Joel Sutherland, Rachel Blessington, Joelle Ward, and others described the 2024 maternal health omnibus as an important first step, but said birth centers and midwives still face low reimbursement, workforce shortages, and financial instability. They urged reimbursement parity, a workforce development fund, and support for freestanding birth centers, citing improved outcomes, lower C-section rates, better patient experience, and racial equity in maternal health. Several speakers shared personal birth stories and said the bill would help preserve and expand birth options in communities like Roxbury, Worcester, and the North Shore. The committee also heard support for H. 1343 on direct primary care from Dr. Garofalo, Dr. Altman, Dr. Nair, Stephanie Cameron, Dr. Haley Moke-Blessed, and others, who said current insurance rules force patients to use a separate in-network primary care doctor for referrals and sometimes prevent physicians from dispensing medications. They argued the bill would reduce delays, administrative burden, and costs while improving continuity of care. In addition, Dr. Miklides and Sue Stempeck supported H. 1141 on hospital-at-home parity, saying the model has strong outcomes and should be reimbursed at the same rate as brick-and-mortar hospital care. Heather Myers and Katrina Cook testified on telehealth and digital health equity, urging broader coverage for asynchronous care, remote monitoring, interpreter services, and digital literacy supports. SEIU Local 509 supported H. 1188/S. 681 on trans-inclusive health care access, saying it would remove arbitrary insurance barriers to gender-affirming care. No votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• The House has adopted and returns here with Senate Joint Memorial 001.
• Consideration of memorials, Majority Rodriguez. Thank you, Mr. President.
• I move to lay over Senate Memorial 001 until Thursday, May 14th, 2026.
• The President has signed Senate Joint Memorial 001. Have I now?
• <01:11:59.560> Have<01:11:59.800> I signed Senate Joint Memorial 001.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the prior journal, and received messages from the House on several bills and conference committee matters. The House concurred in Senate amendments to House Bills 1305, 1373, and 1406, repassing them as amended, and requested conference committees on a number of other bills. The Senate also noted several bills and resolutions as correctly engrossed or revised. On the consent calendar, the Senate passed House Bill 1110 on protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation, Senate Bill 78 on higher education administration and data-sharing changes, and Senate Bill 151 on PERA modifications. Senators Carson, Seymour Wilson, Baisley, Rich, and Liston asked to be recorded as no votes on SB 151, which passed 29-5. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 6 on parity for non-opioid pain management drugs; Senator Mallicoat opposed it as costly and too restrictive, while Senator Weisman and Senator Baisley supported it as a response to the opioid crisis. SB 6 passed 29-5. Senate Bill 15 on commercial sexual activity with a child and Senate Bill 101 on landfill methane emission compliance both passed unanimously. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 159 on early parole procedures for youthful offenders by a 22-12 vote, and Senate Bill 158 on youthful offender parole procedures by a 23-11 vote. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole for second reading of bills, beginning with House Bill 1071 on local governments placing automated vehicle identification systems on interstate highways. Amendments addressing privacy and local safety concerns were adopted, and the bill was approved. The committee then considered Senate Bill 150, a major RTD governance reform bill. Supporters said it would reduce the board size, add expertise, preserve elected representation, and respond to long-standing RTD performance problems; opponents raised concerns about appointed members, labor-seat conflicts, and whether voters should approve the changes. Multiple amendments were adopted, including changes to board term limits, public finance expertise, conflict-of-interest recusal, a future review after 15 years, and districting/petition provisions. One amendment requiring a ballot referral before the board changes was debated, with the sponsor urging a no vote and another senator arguing for asking the voters first.

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• history we also have an amazing Memorial history we also have an amazing Memorial walkway<01:17:
• often for your also um events Memorial often for your also um events Memorial Day<01:18:24.800><
• No, it's a memorial.
• memorialized any place else.
• > is<01:21:45.719> for a memorial the memorial section is for a memorial the memorial section

Keywords: 1189, house, all