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• <03:13:37.000> of you justice department replacement of you justice department replacement
• They have replaced three air handlers for $1.3 million, a diesel tank replacement for $60,000, seven
• Replacements Replacements $4,650 Any questions or comments on that?
• number four replacement railroad ties we number four replacement railroad ties we were<03:39:08.880><
• for the railroad about replacing for the railroad replacement<03:46:30.880> ra<03:46:31.359>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing and work session on House Bill 25A, the capital improvements appropriations bill, which Representative David Mills said was based on Governor Ayotte’s budget and included appropriations for capital improvements and extensions of prior appropriation lapses. The hearing drew testimony on several requested additions to the bill, with the chair noting the unusually large turnout and moving quickly through speakers. No questions were taken on the initial bill presentation, and the public hearing on HB 25A was later closed. The Community College System of New Hampshire asked for an additional $2.6 million, including $800,000 for IT infrastructure, $1.3 million for critical maintenance, and $500,000 for energy management systems. The witness said the money would address cybersecurity and online learning needs, replace failing boilers and a roof at several campuses, and prevent costly damage such as frozen pipes. The New Hampshire Veterans Home requested $1.5 million for ADA compliance and safety improvements, including floor replacement and wider doors, citing an upcoming VA inspection and the importance of preserving federal funding. Testimony also focused on career and technical education and airport funding. Milford CTE sought to keep $9.9 million in the budget for renovations after a local vote fell short, explaining the project had been scaled down from an earlier $60 million concept and that the school board wanted another chance to seek voter approval. On aviation, Concord, the New Hampshire Municipal Association, and Department of Transportation representatives urged restoring state matching funds for FAA airport grants, saying roughly $3.6 million in state money would leverage about $62 million to $65 million in federal funds for safety and infrastructure projects at public airports. Committee members asked about project selection, matching requirements, and the airport priority process, and witnesses said the program is driven by FAA-approved capital improvement plans and safety needs rather than business-return rankings.

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• I want to make sure that those people don't end up in prison because of that.
• divestment of current land holdings within two months and attaching a $30,000 fine or up to two years in prison
• You know what What if it's something minor, like light fixtures that they just haven't had time to replace

Bills: HB1016, HB1453, HB1992, HB2015, HB2940, HB2959, HB2997, HB3037, HB3045, HB3053, HB3087, HB3267, HB3301, HB3453, HB3495, HB3521, HB3581, HB3584, HB3586, HB3587, HB3662, HB3691, HB3695, HB3697, HB3742, HB3743, HB3845, HB4058, HB4125, HB4198, HB4227, HB4425

Keywords: minors, content creation, trust account, compensation, civil action, digital content, Oklahoma statutes, foreign ownership, property rights, agricultural land, Attorney General, divestment, real estate, felony penalties, motor vehicles, towing services, combination vehicles, wrecker fees, possessory lien, landlord

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• When transparency is replaced with contractual silence, accountability disappears.
• I think last year I had the opportunity to tour a female prison down in Miami, and I realized that they
• speak to having opportunities to learn something that they could take with them when they leave the prison

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• Senator Leek: to the list of offenses for which the courts must sentence a convicted felon to life in prison
• The bill replaces those repealed sections with a modern, more focused framework prohibiting unauthorized
• classified as third degree felonies and carry penalties of up to $100,000 in fines and up to five years in prison

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Education Act to refine its purpose by replacing "educational success" with "academic success."
• Why don't we do it when they come into prison? Why not, Senator O'Malley? Mr.
• President, Senator Block, it's My understanding is that the DNA of a person who was not in prison can

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• So, for the bigger projects such as a complete roof renovation or replacement, they would have to put
• They had it replaced, I think, 3 years previous.
• They<00:31:40.920> had<00:31:41.080> it<00:31:41.200> replaced,<00:31:41.680>
• They're replacing culverts along the coast that are now getting flooded in the high tide flooding.
• :57:40.200> the they're replacing culverts along the they're replacing culverts along the coast

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 562, which would create a home damage mitigation and resilience grant program aimed at helping homeowners make property improvements that could reduce insurance costs and non-renewals. Commissioner DJ Bettencourt of the New Hampshire Insurance Department explained that the program is modeled in part on Alabama’s safer homes program, but tailored for New Hampshire hazards such as floods, microbursts, heavy snow, ice, and falling trees. He said the grants would be limited to primary residences, subject to a means test, capped at $10,000, and intended to help homeowners make targeted improvements such as roof fortification or tree removal that could improve underwriting outcomes and lead to premium discounts. Bettencourt said the program would not use state taxpayer funds and would instead rely on philanthropic donations, possible federal or regional housing-bank funding, and other outside sources. He said the department would not need new staff, and that a current position could be reconfigured to help administer the program part-time. Committee members asked about the funding language, the meaning of “loans” in the bill, whether there were any other states using a similar no-state-funds model, and how many homeowners could be helped. Bettencourt said Rhode Island and Connecticut were moving forward in a similar way, and that the number of beneficiaries would depend on how much money is raised. Members also questioned how the grant program would actually lower premiums, whether savings would apply only to participants or more broadly, and how the IBHS evaluation process would work. Bettencourt and department staff said the direct benefit would be to the homeowner whose property is improved, though neighbors could also benefit in some cases. They explained that IBHS is a building-safety organization that certifies contractors and inspectors and that its standards can qualify homes for insurer discounts. Questions were also raised about confidentiality provisions, first-come-first-served grant awards, rollover of unused applications, and possible tax treatment of donations. The sponsor said those details would be addressed through rulemaking or existing tax rules, and no vote was taken during the hearing.

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• Some of those volunteers are inmates in nine different Minnesota and Wisconsin prisons who raise dogs
• Some of those volunteers are inmates in nine different Minnesota and Wisconsin prisons who raise dogs
• And Faribault was actually the first prison we were in 15 years ago, and then for whatever reason we
• These replace sections 12, 6, 7, and 9 of the underlying bill.
• Uh these replace sections kickbacks.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So in Jefferson and Madison counties, the largest employer is a prison.
• So in Jefferson and Madison counties, the largest employer is a prison.
• So as we move forward, how would that city replace the lost revenue?
• Their sole source of money is property taxes, and it will be very difficult to replace that source.
• Their sole source of money is property taxes, and it will be very difficult to replace that source.

Summary: The House took up the special order calendar for a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes, CS/HJR 1F, which would create a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property, and restrict how counties and municipalities may use ad valorem tax revenue. The sponsor, Rep. Overdorf, said the measure would give homeowners tax relief and argued local governments could adjust spending or use other revenue sources. Opponents repeatedly questioned the ballot language, the lack of a fiscal estimate or backfill, and the potential impact on local services, public safety, and debt obligations. The House adopted the special order report and then debated the resolution and a series of amendments. Several amendments were offered to carve out or protect specific services from the tax changes. Rep. Bartleman’s amendment to protect Children’s Services Councils and Children’s Trusts was supported by members who said those entities fund early learning, mental health, aftercare, and other services for children and working families, but it failed 25-74. Rep. Cross offered an amendment to include water management districts in allowable ad valorem uses, warning of impacts on flood control, water quality, Everglades restoration, and water supply; that amendment also failed. Rep. Eskamani offered an amendment requiring the Legislature to backfill public safety funding if local revenues fall, arguing police and fire services, staffing, and response times would be at risk; it failed 25-71. The chamber then rejected Rep. Woodson’s amendment to require state backfill for senior services, with supporters citing Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day care, and other local senior programs, and opponents saying the proposal was outside the bill’s scope. Finally, Rep. Gant offered an amendment to protect veteran services, saying local governments fund housing, mental health, transition, and family support programs for veterans; debate emphasized the importance of honoring veterans and avoiding cuts to those services. The transcript cuts off during debate on that amendment, before a final vote is shown.

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• This is a replace-all for the original. Yes, a question? >> Of myself or the commissioner?
• This is a replace all for the original. This is a replace all for the original.
• Anna Philbrook Center without replacing Anna Philbrook Center without replacing the<01:17:46.760
• This codifies what we've been doing all along. prisons at Group 2.
• They've always been prisons at Group 2. They've always been Group<01:27:48.840> 2.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:23:16.080> I replace the person while they're gone.
• I replace the person while they're gone.
• replace replace themselves.<00:35:43.680> The themselves.
• Does this license purport to replace the cocktail lounge license? Thank you, Senator Murphy.
• No, it does not replace the cocktail lounge license.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We are not prisoners of Texas, and we should be allowed to receive legal health care in other states.
• who was taking cross-sex testosterone hormones in prison.
• The choice of which prison they go to, but this bill is not the way to determine that.
• The prisons are already sex-segregated, as are sports and bathrooms throughout the state.
• In the prison or the DFPS? You agree with me that... I wouldn't go that far. I think...

Bills: HB229, HB229, HB3990, HB5082, HB5510

Keywords: HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district

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• And again, where they are exposed at the surface, that's where they can receive recharge from prison.
• It's filling up, it's replacing air, it's filling up.
• The agency is responsible for over 100 prisons, almost. 138,000 incarcerated individuals, the parole
• The agency operates 12 prisons in East Texas, where over 23,000 individuals are incarcerated and over
• TDCJ operates several manufacturing operations within these prisons of goods and services.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• sports, and then you have the uh prison sports, and then you have the uh prison >> prisons
• >> prisons. Yeah. >> prisons. Yeah.
• . prison. prison.
• . prisons. prisons.
• I've never been to prison. Okay. I've never been to prison. Okay.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I would also remind you that our prisons are full of people who have had substance abuse issues, and
• And yet, I need hip replacement in both hips.
• But doctors will not give me that because, as we know, the hip replacement would wear out, and they feel
• I've had surgery to replace my right hip and a hole drilled into my left one to prevent further deterioration

Bills: S0006, S0036, S0560, S0778, S0844, S0864, S1002, S1016, S1022, S1030, S1630

Keywords: child welfare, negligence, settlement, injury compensation, Department of Children and Families, nursing title, advanced practice registered nurse, advertising, professional standards, disciplinary action, psychotropic medication, community-based care, liability insurance, forensic services, defendants, mental health, judicial system, defense, legal definitions, sickle cell disease

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard and advanced a series of health, child welfare, aging, disability, and public records bills. CS/SB 1002, on child welfare and parental substance abuse, was described as clarifying that acute or chronic parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect when it creates an ongoing risk to a child; it passed after limited questions and supportive testimony from Florida Smart Justice Alliance. CS/SB 1630, a broad aging and long-term care modernization bill, would streamline eligibility screenings, allow temporary DOEA services during emergencies or lead agency failures, tighten oversight of area agencies on aging, permanently establish the Florida Alzheimer’s Care Center of Excellence, and expand guardianship training and enforcement tools; it drew support from AARP, area agencies, and the Alzheimer’s Association and was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1022 to add Bay County and Pompano to the Florida Children’s Initiatives, and CS/SB 1030, via strike-all amendment, to streamline regulation of substance abuse and behavioral health providers and clarify background screening and privacy rules. Several bills focused on health care practice and patient access. CS/SB 36, with an amendment, allows nurses with doctoral degrees to use appropriate titles while requiring clear identification as nurses and making misuse grounds for discipline; nursing organizations supported it and it passed. CS/SB 844 requires physicians and nurses to complete a one-time, board-approved continuing education course on sickle cell disease care management, with multiple patients and advocates testifying about delayed care, bias, and the need for better provider education; the bill was reported favorably after an amendment aligning it with the House version. CS/SB 560 streamlines procedures for psychotropic medication for children in DCF custody by reducing duplicative reports, clarifying evaluator qualifications, limiting repeated background checks, and simplifying consent documentation; an amendment removed postsecondary education language, and the bill passed. The committee also approved a public records exemption bill for a uterine fibroids research database (CS/SB 864). The committee also advanced measures affecting disability services and forensic care. SB 6, a claims bill, would pay $3.8 million to a trust for a child who suffered severe abuse-related injuries after DCF involvement; it passed without opposition. SB 778 updates the definition of forensic clients so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism found incompetent to proceed can be housed in the same secure forensic setting, reducing duplicative staffing and space needs; it was reported favorably. CS/SB 1016 codifies the Working People with Disabilities Program, allowing eligible developmentally disabled adults to work while retaining Medicaid waiver benefits and requiring notice to enrollees; advocates described the bill as essential to employment and independence, and it passed. Throughout the meeting, most bills received supportive public testimony, few questions, and unanimous or near-unanimous favorable votes.

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• So if I'm removing 8 or 9 pounds, I would like to replace 8 or 9 pounds in whatever form it might be.
• So if I'm removing 8 or 9 pounds, I would like to replace 8 or 9 pounds in, in what form it might be.
• So I want to go through because if I'm replacing a biosolid...
• If I want to replace the nitrogen and phosphorus and potassium that 1 ton of wheat hay takes off, and
• So if we replaced all the hydrogen in that chemical with fluorine, we have PFAS, and those chemicals

Summary: The meeting focused on the use of biosolids on farm and ranch land, with testimony from Oklahoma State University experts, a conservation official, and an engineering representative about the benefits, risks, and regulatory implications. Dr. Lusk described OSU’s long history of soil fertility research and said biosolids can provide nutrients and organic matter, but also may carry contaminants such as PFAS, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and pathogens. He emphasized that many questions remain unanswered, especially about contaminant uptake into soil, crops, livestock, and humans, and said existing EPA and Oklahoma DEQ regulations address some treatment and application standards but may not fully cover PFAS. Dr. Arnell expanded on nutrient management, explaining that biosolids can function similarly to manure as a fertilizer source, especially for nitrogen and phosphorus, but should be tested, incorporated into soil, and applied under permit conditions to reduce runoff and other losses. He said PFAS testing methods are not yet standardized and that more research is needed to determine sampling protocols, movement in soil, and long-term effects. Committee members asked whether farmers and ranchers should be notified of risks, whether PFAS is currently tested, how many counties use biosolids, and what research would be needed for a dissertation-level study. The witnesses generally agreed that landowners should be informed of known risks and uncertainties, but said the science is still developing. Dr. Arnell said a unified testing method is needed before reliable PFAS monitoring can be done, and suggested that a multi-year study would be required to understand soil movement, crop uptake, and livestock impacts. Greg Scott of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission framed the issue as a waste-management problem, noting that human waste streams contain contaminants and that soil type affects how pollutants move; he said sandy soils pose greater movement risks than clay soils and that current best practice is incorporation, careful timing, and avoiding steep or sensitive sites. He also said PFAS are widespread and not naturally occurring in the way some other compounds are, and that liability and cleanup costs are major concerns. Mary Elizabeth Mock of Garver Engineering focused on the practical and financial consequences of a possible moratorium on land application, saying most of Oklahoma’s biosolids are currently land applied and would otherwise have to go to landfills. She warned that many landfills are nearing capacity, tipping fees could rise sharply, and cities such as Tulsa and Norman could face large increases in disposal costs, which would ultimately be borne by ratepayers and taxpayers. She also said septic system maintenance costs could rise if land application options shrink, potentially leading to deferred maintenance and system failures. Mock urged a tiered, data-driven approach to PFAS regulation and said advanced treatment technologies may help in the future, but they are still emerging and expensive. No votes were taken; the session consisted of presentations and member questions.

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• appointments remain on the Commission until the appointee resigns, is no longer qualified, or is replaced
• opportunity to go out and re-offend during a period of time in which they may already know they're going to prison

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• Do they let all these prisoners out onto the street? Do the illegals...
• Do they let all these prisoners out onto the street?
• Do we impose a special tax on companies that house federal prisoners? No.
• Every single inmate sitting in a prison, $75,000.
• Hospital, the phantom prison savings, all of that is small stuff.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• These funds would be savings from any future prison closure within the state, and we continually are
• The first step is whether or not to accept the substitute Motion to replace the main motion.
• Assembly Bill 1140 by Assembly Member Connolly, an act relating to prisons.
• Those who are exiting our prison system who are not connected to permanent housing are at higher risk
• Today, cancer has replaced heart disease as the biggest killer of firefighters, with the International

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We're deleting under direct and immediate supervision of and replacing that with from.
• But are they required by law to give it to the prisoner?
• to the prisoner? to the prisoner?
• And then item number three, House Bill 1468 from yay to prison. >> All right. Is there objection?
• Bill 1468 from yay to prison. Bill 1468 from yay to prison. >> All<05:37:05.760> right.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 12 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with a prayer led by Reverend Lewis Dixon of Crystal Springs and then recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Members also welcomed several guest groups, including the Hazerhurst Middle School girls basketball team, the Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists and students from several colleges, and Oakdale Elementary students visiting the Capitol. On the calendar, the House first took up several rules-calendar items and adopted them overwhelmingly, including a Senate concurrence resolution and multiple resolutions, with votes such as 118-0 and 121-0. The chamber also tabled House Bill 965. Later, House Bill 517, the Mississippi Charter Schools Act, passed 88-10 after members explained it was a technical bill with no substantive changes. House Bill 644, an Administrative Procedures Act measure requiring agencies to report rules or actions costing over $100,000, passed 114-0. The House then approved House Bill 1015, which replaces an inactive member on the Title 5 Advisory Council, by 119-0. House Bill 1314, dealing with contractor bonding and procurement thresholds, was amended to raise a bond amount from $25,000 to $75,000 and to increase a bidding threshold from $10,000 to $15,000; it passed 119-2. House Bill 1468, which narrows public-records access by excluding certain personal information, was amended with a reverse repealer to allow further work on the language and passed 118-1. House Bill 1529, a peer bill with a reverse repealer, passed 128-0. House Bill 1640 authorized DHS to use automated wage verification services and passed 115-2. House Bill 1754 created a fast-track option for cyber security software and hardware emergencies and passed 121-0. The House also adopted a strike-all amendment to House Bill 1218, extending the MyKids youth-court software authority for one year, requiring a progress report, and allowing continued use of MyKids or a replacement system; the bill passed 128-0 after questions about the system’s outdated nature and the need to keep AOC accountable. Finally, House Bill 1225, concerning non-consensual towing, was explained as requiring tow operators to identify who requested the tow and to provide VIN and lienholder information so certified notices can be sent; the discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.

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• He has cut off our ability to negotiate for the release of political prisoners.
• He continues to of political prisoners.
• How easily can Iran replace the nuclear scientists eliminated by Israel?
• federal investment in alone can replace federal investment in biomedical<00:59:24.799> research,<
• who we have sent to that prisoners who we have sent to that heinous<08:14:42.878> place.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 1012, house, all