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• So on page two is our core operating budget. Excuse me.
• Can you share a list of the school districts that operate?
• But that is kind of our footprint of operations now.
• Their core and the bulk of their operations are on page 444.
• Operating budget.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• of an operation to spread these wolves around.
• many millions of dollars of an operating many millions of dollars of an operation<00:20:42.320><c> to
• </c> operation to spread these wolves around. operation to spread these wolves around.
• </c> zero admissions operations. Mr. zero admissions operations. Mr.
• of an operation to spread these wolves around.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c><01:10:08.920><c> infrastructure</c> safety and emergency infrastructure safety and emergency infrastructure
• security, emergency preparedness, and interstate<01:11:49.080><c> commerce.
• Emergency vehicles can't get in, can't get out. It's a safety concern.
• House Bill 1263, public health work group on post-operative care.
• </c> health work group on post-operative health work group on post-operative care. care. care.

Keywords: House streaming session for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 957, house, all

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• This division is responsible for the general operation. Our administration division.
• This division is responsible for the general operation and support of the department.
• Page 13 is our insurance operations.
• On page 24, excuse me, is an NDI for insurance operations, outreach, and education.
• So we have entities that are operating in Missouri for reinsurance.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Before the one-time appropriation, they were operating with 1.8 FTEs.
• This is not how a compassionate and just society should operate.
• </c> outliers as I've worked in emergency outliers as I've worked in emergency medicine<00:43:32.559>
• change EMS or emergency services at all.
• or change EMS or emergency services at all.

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That's hospitalization, emergency department visits.
• What we see is a 99% reduction, believe it or not, in emergency room visits by individuals who are implanted
• They are likely drafting an emergency bill with an emergency clause and an appropriation, but this bill
• The number one takeaway from that hearing was possibly to create an emergency bill that would both have
• The number one takeaway from that hearing was possibly to create an emergency bill that would both have

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

Keywords: 996, all

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• Nobody had any instruction whatsoever about what to do in an emergency.
• Written emergency plans posted in cabins.
• So those are the critical requirements that apply to emergency plans for camp.
• There were no evacuation procedures in Camp Mystic's posted emergency plans.
• Camp Mystic did not have written emergency plans that complied with the state's requirements.

Committee: House The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• when emergency orders are um issued they when emergency orders are um issued they uh<01:19:10.080><c>
• records or vital statistics during a state of emergency.
• records or vital statistics during a state of emergency.
• records or vital statistics during a state of emergency.
• Next up is SB 846, relating to emergency powers.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 114, which would create a presidential preference primary for the 2028 election. The Office of Elections said the bill would cost about $4.1 million. Supporters, including the Hawaii Democratic Party and the League of Women Voters, favored moving the process to a state-run primary, while several opponents, including the Hawaiian Islands Republican Women and multiple individual testifiers, argued it would be too expensive, would shift control away from the parties, and would replace volunteer-run caucuses with a mail-in system. Committee members questioned the chief election officer about election timing, certification, and how a primary might be scheduled with other elections. Testimony was recorded as 11 in support, 41 opposed, and 3 comments, and no vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee then took up SB 725, which would require judges to make findings about a defendant’s ability to afford bail. Judiciary and Attorney General witnesses asked that the bill be deferred or amended, saying the Judicial Council is already reviewing pretrial bail reform and that the bill’s language could create practical problems for police, sheriffs, and courts. Supporters, including the Correctional System Oversight Commission, the public defender, the Community Alliance on Prisons, the ACLU of Hawaii, and disability rights advocates, said cash bail disproportionately harms low-income defendants, increases pretrial detention costs, and should require clearer findings and records. Opponents included the Hawaii County prosecuting attorney. Members questioned how bail is initially set, what records exist, and whether the bill would change current practice; Judiciary witnesses said initial bail decisions are often made by police or judges and later reviewed on the record, while supporters argued the bill would strengthen front-end due process. The ACLU said it supported the bill with amendments, including clearer standards for ability to pay and written findings. The committee also began hearing SB 733, a proposed constitutional amendment to establish a continuous legislative session. Early testimony was strongly supportive, with advocates arguing that the current 60-day session limits public participation, makes it hard for working people to testify, and prevents lawmakers from collaborating effectively. Supporters said a year-round model could improve transparency, reduce duplicate bills, and better accommodate neighbor island legislators. The excerpt ends during the opening testimony on SB 733, before any committee action or vote is shown.

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• The Department of Licensing estimates $13,000 in operating expenditures in the current biennium for information
• The bill addresses a new model that's emerging in which real estate firms and brokers only market their
• It's a mass casualty health emergency now.
• My name is Gail Couglas, and I'm an emergency medicine physician, also with Washington Physicians for
• The Department of Commerce estimates operating expenditures in the current biennium of $4.4 million..

Bills: SB6091 , SB6096 , SB6153 , SB6200

Committee: Senate Housing

Keywords: SB 6091, Washington real estate, real estate broker, residential property, home listings, exclusive listing, limited marketing, open marketing, fair housing, brokerage law, consumer protection, housing access, MLS, seller disclosure, buyer representation, dual agency, designated broker, managing broker, short sale, real estate pamphlet

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• We have begun to use the State Emergency Operations Center. We moved in in May of 2025.
• Unfortunately, or tragically, the first use of that State Emergency Operations Center was in response
• </c> have began to use the State Emergency have began to use the State Emergency Operations<01:11:33.400
• > in</c> Emergency Operations Center was in Emergency Operations Center was in response<01:11:44.480>
• for operational control.

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:35:46.000><c> under</c> New motor vehicle dealers operate under New motor vehicle dealers operate
• It won't shock you that I ended up in the emergency room simply because I put off care.
• </c> you that I ended up in the emergency you that I ended up in the emergency room<01:10:45.840><c>
• ,</c> ability to reinvest in their operations, ability to reinvest in their operations, expand,<01:19
• significant</c><01:26:58.560><c> financial</c> operating at a significant financial operating at a significant

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• WE ARE HERE TO SHARE WITH YOU ARE EMERGING AND GROWING PROBLEMS IN RESPONSE TO THIS CALL.
• HEALTH AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE OPPORTUNITIES.
• WE ALSO SERVE AS THE EMERGENCY SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION.
• ALL OF THESE RELATED TO EMERGENCY HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT TO THE LACK OF INFORMATION.
• EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE. THESE ARE ALL NEW TO PK AND COMING ON BOARD IN THE COMING YEARS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• graphs, casually following the guidelines of the portfolio, all while sitting just outside of the spit zone
• Historic Fort Snelling began full public operations in 1977.
• c> public</c> Historic Fort Snelling began full public Historic Fort Snelling began full public operations
• </c> operations in 1977. operations in 1977.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The committee held a joint hearing recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and focusing on civic education, free speech, voting, and Minnesota’s America 250 commemorations. Opening remarks emphasized the importance of education, Indigenous land acknowledgement, and the idea that democracy depends on informed and engaged citizens. The chair then invited student debaters from the Minnesota High School League to testify about how debate, free speech, and evidence-based reasoning have shaped their education and civic participation. The students argued that debate teaches critical thinking, helps young people engage with difficult issues, and should be protected as part of a healthy democracy; one also urged lawmakers to move beyond empty promises and take action on issues such as eviction moratoriums, ICE collaboration, and protest protections. Commissioner Willie Jett of the Minnesota Department of Education testified that public education is where citizenship first becomes real, and that schools, libraries, and educators help students learn to listen, question, debate respectfully, and understand both the ideals and failures of American history. He said democracy is something each generation must learn and strengthen, and thanked the committee for convening the hearing. Former students Sarah Griffin and Charlie Crocker then offered tributes to Senator Swedzinski, describing how his teaching encouraged civic engagement, disagreement, and action, and how his classroom shaped their lives and public service. Their remarks emphasized that democracy is not a spectator sport and that ordinary people build it through small, courageous acts. Secretary of State Steve Simon followed with testimony on Minnesota’s civic culture and voter participation. He said Minnesota has long ranked near the top nationally in voter turnout, including youth turnout, and attributed that to a combination of good election laws and a strong pro-voting culture. He highlighted school-based civic education efforts such as pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds and the Students Vote mock election program, and noted that Minnesota’s congressional delegation was unanimous in supporting the Voting Rights Act in 1965 as an example of the state coming together on major moral questions. The Minnesota Historical Society then began its presentation on America 250, with Kent Whitworth describing the organization’s role, the new edition of the Northern Lights curriculum, and broader commemorative activities; Dr. Bill Convery introduced historical context about how Americans have celebrated independence and how the semiquincentennial can leave a legacy for future generations.

Transcript Highlights:

• To get emergency use this was a law.
• It's not an emergent thing, um, as is the case with Narcan.
• ><c> sufficiently</c> emergency services are sufficiently emergency services are sufficiently complex
• We're amending the subcommittee and that emergency medical services board.
• We're amending the subcommittee and that emergency medical services board.

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c> preventative care, more costly emergency preventative care, more costly emergency room<00:09:11.519
• As a are family-owned and operated.
• </c> Medicaid to cover emergency health care. Medicaid to cover emergency health care.
• :55.520><c> that</c><04:44:55.760><c> person</c> the emergency room and that person the emergency room
• This wasn't emergency aid. This wasn't emergency aid.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• >> Nobody. operate vehicles that weigh thousands of operate vehicles that weigh thousands of pounds<00
• True emergencies.
• </c> only be spent on emergency expenses. only be spent on emergency expenses.
• True emergencies. tables, not whatever. True emergencies.
• </c> remain operational remain operational until<01:37:57.119><c> the</c><01:37:57.360><c> end</c><01

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• deal with the current situation and needing this funding as soon as possible so you can still get operations
• deal with the current situation and needing this funding as soon as possible so you can still get operations
• Just as we emerge from the shutdown, it's still not clear what the future may bring, and we still may
• Just as we emerge from the shutdown, it's still not clear what the future may bring, and we still may

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The hearing was an informational briefing on Act 310, which set aside $50 million to support Hawaii nonprofits facing uncertainty, including organizations affected by federal funding disruptions. The chair and Senate co-chair thanked Aloha United Way for handling applications, as well as the governor, lieutenant governor, legislative leadership, and House and Senate members for helping craft the measure and review the needs statewide. They noted the process drew more than 200 applications totaling over $150 million, showing demand far exceeded available funds, and encouraged unsuccessful applicants to apply again through the regular grant-and-aid process in January. The Senate co-chair explained that the committee prioritized organizations serving healthcare, human services, education, the arts, food distribution, and at-risk populations, especially amid concerns about SNAP, WIC, federal employees, and possible future disruptions. The co-chair then read a long list of recommended awardees and funding amounts, including major allocations to groups such as Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island, Child and Family Service, Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Hawaii Food Bank, The Food Basket, West Hawaii Community Health Center, and several YWCA and YMCA organizations, among many others. After the awards list was read, the chair asked for discussion or objections. Hearing none, the list of nonprofit awards was adopted, and the informational briefing was adjourned.

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• With the operators of JFK and O'Hare Airports, both of whom also housed illegal aliens, Massport refused
• at OSTP and DOD during the first Trump administration. record of ensuring that America leads in emerging
• This bill would improve the environmental data for accurate forecasting and critical for emergency management
• Under the FACT Act, companies with foreign ties will no longer be able to cooperate or be able to operate

Bills: SB244 , SB28 , SB289 , SB323 , SB389 , SB414 , SB428 , SB433 , SB582 , SB613 , SB759 , SB792 , SB841 , SB843 , SB97

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Keywords: national security, cybersecurity, consumer technology, routers, modems, study, communication, consumer protection, smart devices, transparency, internet-connected devices, FTC enforcement, broadband, infrastructure, federal programs, internet access, accessibility, affordability, deployment, government coordination

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an important meeting where they discussed various bills aimed at addressing pressing issues like consumer protection, technology, and environmental management. Chairman Cruz opened the meeting by emphasizing the role of subpoenas in ensuring accountability and oversight, highlighting a recent compliance from several parties following such threats. The meeting progressed to consider several bills, including the Romance Scam Prevention Act championed by Senator Blackburn, which seeks to protect vulnerable populations from online dating scams that have resulted in enormous financial losses, particularly among seniors. The committee also nominated Michael Kratios for the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Medder for the Federal Trade Commission, underscoring the significance of leadership in fostering innovation and consumer protection in technology sectors.

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• </c><00:04:07.200><c> clause</c> because it includes an emergency clause because it includes an emergency
• A two-year deadline on an emergency bill.
• A two-year deadline on an emergency bill.
• Two more years on an emergency bill, two more years that governs who my client may hire.
• A two-year deadline on an emergency bill.

Committee: Senate Licensing & Occupations

Keywords: 958, all

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• And once he does, we'll begin operating as a subcommittee. Thanks to your patience, everybody.
• Utility workers are called upon to respond to some of the most critical emergencies in our state, emergencies
• It's an emergency. I just treat them. I don't ask them, do you agree to life-saving treatment?
• It's an emergency. I just treat them.
• Similarly, if someone's psychotic, it's an emergency, and we need to treat them emergently.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety bills, with testimony split between supporters who framed the measures as targeted fixes and opponents who warned about overcriminalization and unintended consequences. SB 701, by Senator Wahab, drew support from law enforcement and local government groups, who said state law lacks a tool to address the conduct at issue; the ACLU opposed it as duplicative of existing law, while public defenders said they may withdraw opposition after amendments. Because there was no quorum at that point, the bill was held open without a vote. SB 834, by Senator DeRazzo, was presented as a technical cleanup bill to improve California’s automatic record clearance system by preventing outdated “pending” charges from blocking relief, requiring local court records to match DOJ records, and creating a way for people to obtain proof of relief. It received broad support from criminal justice reform and defense organizations, with no opposition, and the chair indicated support, but no final action was taken during the hearing. SB 248, by Senator Rubio, would require DOJ to send new gun purchasers educational materials during the waiting period about safe storage, suicide prevention, domestic violence, and related resources; supporters called it common-sense education, while one opponent argued the information is already available. The committee voted the bill out on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, but it remained on call pending one additional vote. Senator Rubio’s SB 19, the Safe Schools and Places of Worship Act, would create a new offense for credible threats against schools or houses of worship even when no specific individual is named. Supporters, including law enforcement and Jewish community advocates, said current law leaves a loophole and that the bill would help prevent panic and resource-draining lockdowns; opponents from civil liberties and youth justice groups argued existing law already covers threats and that the bill would worsen the school-to-prison pipeline. After a motion and second, the committee voted due pass to Appropriations, with the measure also left on call. Later, SB 759 by Senator Archuleta, prompted by the killing of Whittier Officer Keith Boyer, would require a court hearing after a third supervision violation or new offense for people on post-release community supervision; supporters said it adds accountability, while opponents said it removes probation discretion and could increase jail and court burdens. The bill passed due pass to Appropriations and was reported as passing. The committee also heard SB 6 by Senator Ashby, which would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance while preserving veterinary use. Supporters, including veterinarians, law enforcement, and a parent who lost a son to a drug-related death, said the drug is increasingly present in fentanyl mixtures and needs to be controlled; opponents from drug policy and civil liberties groups argued scheduling would criminalize users, hinder research, and repeat failed drug-war policies. After extensive debate, the committee voted the bill out due pass to Appropriations, and it passed. Finally, SB 11, the AI Abuse Protection Act, was introduced to regulate AI-generated voice, image, and video replicas, with supporters emphasizing protection against deepfakes and nonconsensual images; the California Chamber of Commerce opposed unless amended, seeking narrower definitions and limits on consumer warnings. The hearing ended while SB 11 was still under discussion, with no final vote reflected in the transcript.