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• It's interesting you say voter-approved bonds.
• Turn that question to the voters, because ultimately it's the voters who should decide where their money
• Including with our voters' approval.
• and voted on by our voters.
• We've heard from our voters, and we continue to hear from our voters.

Bills: HB26, HB73, SB 14, HB46

Keywords: HB26, law enforcement contracts, sheriff, constable, county commissioners court, commissioners court, private security, special law enforcement district, property owners association, POA, municipal utility district, school district, junior college district, local government, contract policing, supplemental police services, large counties, population over 3.3 million, Texas Local Government Code, Harris County

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• It simply reduces the rollback rate, a.k.a. now the voter-approved tax rate, for taxing jurisdictions
• It simply reduces the rollback rate, a.k.a. now the voter-approved tax rate, for taxing jurisdictions

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB34, SB18

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance met in the second special session and considered a series of bills, mostly related to flood response, water infrastructure, taxation, school accountability, property fraud, and legislative procedure. Senator Zaffirini presented SB 18 on TCEQ permit exemptions for certain erosion, floodwater, and sediment control dams or reservoirs; Senator Perry presented SB 2 on flood relief preparedness, SB 14 on credit impact fees and water supply/conservation incentives, and SB 5 on Hill Country relief funding; Senator Bettencourt presented SB 3 on early warning flood sirens, SB 9 on replacing STAAR with three annual tests and strengthening A-F accountability, and SB 10 on lowering the rollback tax rate from 3.5% to 2.5%; Senator West presented SB 16 on property transaction ID requirements and new real property theft/fraud offenses; and Chair Huffman laid out SB 34, which changes legislative witness immunity rules from transactional immunity to testimonial immunity consistent with federal law. The committee also heard brief explanations that several bills were the same as versions previously passed by the Senate or committee, and there was limited public testimony, with no witnesses on most bills and only position cards on SB 16. Senator West raised a concern on SB 10 about a possible carve-out for police pay raises, but Senator Bettencourt said no change would be made at that time. For SB 34, Chair Huffman explained the bill would still allow compelled testimony before the legislature but would no longer provide blanket immunity, while preserving the right to counsel. The committee voted favorably on all bills considered. SB 18, SB 2, SB 14, SB 3, SB 16, SB 5, and SB 34 were reported out unanimously or near-unanimously, while SB 9 passed 10-1 and SB 10 passed 8-3. At the end of the meeting, Senator West requested to be shown voting nay on SB 9, and the chair granted unanimous consent. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• I'M A VOTER IN WEST KENDALL. 12364 SOUTHWEST. 143 TERRACE AND I'M HERE TO DEMAND YOU VOTE YES ON SB 80
• WE HAVE TWO OTHER MALES, ONE IMBRICATED MISSISSIPPI AND ONE AND TROY ALABAMA.
• THE FAMILY AS PART OWNERS IN THE FACILITY LOCATED IN ALABAMA AND COLUMBIA FALLS.
• RESERVES THROUGH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, REGULAR ASSESSMENTS, LINES OF CREDIT OR THE MAJORITY VOTE OF VOTERS
• AT THE END OF 24 MONTHS, WHEN YOU HAVE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY SUPPORT, THEY NOW INSPECT A REPAIRED

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And so I took it upon myself to do it because I did make that pledge to the voters last session with
• Were you integral in getting that letter drafted and all the signatures on that? >> Mr.
• That means everything from money to personnel, databases to helicopters.
• That means everything from money to personnel, databases to helicopters.
• That means everything from money to personnel, databases to helicopters.

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• We have a very important responsibility that the voters' voices are heard and that there is trust in
• , and those are the voters that have put you in those seats.
• office would be doing, creating a database for individuals who should not be able to get voter registration
• Anyone can look up their information and see if they're a registered voter.
• But there is a voter lookup system currently in place. All right. Rep. Cross, you're recognized.

Summary: The Transportation and Economic Development Budget Subcommittee met to organize for the session, take roll, and hear introductory remarks from members and agency heads. Members briefly introduced themselves and their districts, with several noting transportation, economic development, emergency response, military, and hurricane recovery issues in their areas. Chair Shove then outlined the subcommittee’s jurisdiction and current-year budget, noting a total of about $20.3 billion, with most funding coming from trust funds and only a small share from general revenue. The committee also heard that upcoming meetings would include presentations from major agencies in the subcommittee’s purview. The first agency presentation was from the Department of Military Affairs and the Florida National Guard. Major General John Haas described the Guard’s three missions—supporting national security, responding to state emergencies, and adding value to the state—and highlighted deployments for hurricanes, border security support, and ongoing support to the Department of Corrections. He emphasized that the Guard is understrength relative to Florida’s size and demand, said recruiting is strong, and identified force structure growth as the main challenge. Members asked about aircraft, funding sources, and recruiting; Haas explained the Guard’s helicopter and fixed-wing fleet, said aircraft purchases are funded through legislative appropriations, and reported strong interest in the Florida State Guard’s recruiting pipeline. Executive Director Mark Thieme then described the Florida State Guard’s expansion into air, ground, and maritime capabilities, including Black Hawks, boats, drones, canine search-and-rescue teams, and ground support units. He said the agency supported immigration enforcement and hurricane response, and asked for continued legislative support to expand aviation, maritime, and medical capabilities. Members praised the Guard’s disaster response work and asked about aircraft, funding, and staffing. Secretary Cord Byrd of the Department of State followed, focusing on election administration, election security, the SunBiz and voter registration IT systems, arts and culture, corporations, libraries, and historical resources. He said Florida’s election system remains a national model, reported two prosecutions for non-citizen voting, and discussed modernization needs for legacy IT systems. The committee also asked about voter lookup tools, password privacy for SunBiz, and arts funding vetoes. Secretary Alex Kelly of the Department of Commerce described the agency’s broad portfolio, including workforce, economic, community, and international commerce functions, plus housing recovery, broadband, small business support, rural infrastructure, defense-community grants, and law enforcement recruitment bonuses. He said access to capital is the biggest barrier for small businesses and noted ongoing work with CareerSource, the Department of Corrections, and other partners on workforce and reentry. Secretary Jared Perdue of the Department of Transportation then outlined FDOT’s record budget and five-year work program, emphasizing emergency response, preservation and maintenance, safety, and major investments in roads, ports, airports, transit, and spaceport infrastructure. He said the department has removed millions of cubic yards of storm debris, is ahead of schedule on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, and faces a large unfunded project backlog. Members asked about supply chain issues, project priorities, and workforce needs, and Perdue said FDOT is open to collaboration on recruitment and retention.

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• Football coaches in Georgia, and then the five highest-paid public school coaches in Alabama.
• When we take a look at Alabama, I want to point out Auburn High School.
• They're leaving Florida to go to Georgia or Alabama.
• Each of the school districts in Alabama, Georgia, and Texas have policies that make it permissible to
• Each of the school districts in Alabama, Georgia, and Texas have policies that make it permissible to

Summary: The Education Pre-K through 12 Committee heard a presentation from Florida High School Athletic Association Executive Director Craig Damon, joined by student athletes Sydney Daniel and Taylor White. The students spoke about the value of education-based athletics, leadership, and the need for safe, equitable opportunities. Damon then discussed FHSAA issues including rising sportsmanship problems, ejections, violent incidents, recruiting allegations, transfers, mental health pressures on student athletes, and the need for qualified coaches. He said the association tries to be proactive, work with schools on discipline, and emphasize that school changes should be for academic reasons rather than athletics. Senators asked about mental health, transfer rules, and a recent Jacksonville incident; Damon explained the current transfer exceptions and said the association lacked authority over the Jacksonville football game because the schools were not in FHSAA football. The committee then heard a panel on high school coaches’ compensation led by Florida Coaches Coalition Executive Director Dr. Andrew Ramgett, with Coach Mike Hickman, Coach Charlie Ward, and superintendents from Okaloosa and Walton counties. Ramgett argued that coaching supplements are outdated, have not kept pace with the expanding year-round demands of coaching, and amount to very low hourly pay in many sports. He also said Florida’s restrictions on booster club funding and minimal certification requirements contribute to turnover and difficulty retaining qualified coaches. Hickman and Ward described coaching as a demanding, year-round profession that affects students beyond athletics, including academics and mental health. The superintendents said they value coaches but must balance compensation against limited district funds and other staffing needs; one noted Walton County uses a dedicated administrative lane for football coaching and athletic administration. Senators discussed whether booster club funding should be allowed, whether compensation should be tied to performance, and whether any increase in base student allocation would actually reach coaches. Public commenters, including Florida Athletic Coaches Association Executive Director Shelton Cruz and former coach Tyrone McGriff, urged support for coaches and emphasized their broader impact on students’ lives and school safety. At the end of the meeting, the committee took up confirmation hearings for appointments on tabs 3 through 6 and, with no appearance forms filed, voted unanimously to recommend confirmation. Senator Burgess then moved to adjourn, and the committee concluded the meeting.

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• <02:07:33.840> for location to thank voters for location to thank voters for participating
• <03:13:06.319> Alabama responsibility of government.
• Alabama responsibility of government.
• prevention and program integrity prevention and program integrity functions<03:35:19.200> and
• <06:33:32.958> It databases of unlawful protesters. It databases of unlawful protesters.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The integrity of their lists at a national level. I think that's all I have to say.
• The committee substitute to Senate Bill 511 adds in Chapter 20 a voter registration...
• registrar to comply with voter registration laws.
• Senator Bettencourt's bill about the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws
• All right, members, the chair brings up Senate Bill 2309 relating to election integrity and security

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1183, by Senator Creighton, which would require Lone Star Cards used for SNAP and TANF benefits to display the recipient’s name and photo, add fraud-reporting information, and require HHSC to track replacement-card requests. Creighton argued the bill would reduce fraud and protect taxpayer dollars, citing Texas SNAP theft and overpayment data. HHSC testified that photo IDs on the card are technically possible and explained how authorized secondary users are added. Dr. Amber O’Connor of Every Texan testified against the bill, saying SNAP fraud is a small share of expenditures, that the proposal would be costly and ineffective, and that federal rules limit mandatory photo requirements. Public testimony closed and SB 1183 was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1184, also by Senator Creighton, which would lower from 20 years to 10 years the minimum age of collectible wine that Texas collectors may sell to permitted restaurants. Supporters said the change would help Texas restaurants access desirable vintages, keep collectible wine in-state, and align with market demand; invited witnesses from the wine industry testified in favor. No opposition was heard, public testimony closed, and SB 1184 was left pending. Next, Senator Birdwell laid out Senate Bill 2051 and Senate Joint Resolution 68, both aimed at revising Texas impeachment procedures in response to issues identified during the 2023 impeachment process. The measures would clarify constitutional and statutory impeachment authority, require sworn testimony, extend review periods for House members, address conflicts of interest and presiding officers, require cost reporting, and modify rules for impeaching the governor or lieutenant governor. A committee substitute added protections for the accused, longer review periods, and a fallback presiding-officer option. Witnesses generally supported stronger accountability but raised questions about whether the language should also cover retired or visiting judges. Both measures were left pending after testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1577, which would expand Texas Motor Speedway’s alcohol sales authority to include distilled spirits and remove certain event and concession limits; the Speedway’s representative supported the bill and it was left pending. Later, the committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 42 and Senate Bill 240, which would recognize only two sexes and restrict access to sex-designated private spaces in public facilities based on biological sex. Supporters argued the measures were needed to protect women’s privacy and safety, including in schools and shelters, while opponents warned about enforcement problems, privacy concerns, and impacts on transgender Texans and others who do not fit stereotypical sex traits. After extensive testimony, both measures were left pending. The committee then took up multiple pending bills and reported several favorably, including SB 511, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 2024, SB 2166, SJR 27, SJR 40, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 2420, SB 1999, SB 2309, SB 1860, and SB 2429, with some also certified for the local and uncontested calendar.

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• Montana, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Alabama.
• : Thank you, Madam Chair. >> Chair Tuck: Next up, HB 1515, Public Records Exemption for Research Database
• HB 1515, Public Records Exemption for Research Database, by Representative Dunkley.
• to present HB 1515 related to the public records exemption for HB 327, Uterine Fibroid Research Database
• 1515 RELATED TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS EXEMPTION FOR HB 327   656 UTERINE FIBROID RESEARCH DATABASE

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and heard a series of health care-related bills, with Chair Tuck emphasizing respectful debate and noting that all bills on the agenda would be voted on that day. The first measure, HB 743, would give the Attorney General authority to investigate and bring civil actions against health care practitioners who violate Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and would make aiding or abetting such conduct a third-degree felony. Supporters said it closed loopholes and protected minors and parental rights, while opponents argued it was vague, overbroad, and could chill lawful care and professional judgment. The bill passed 13-4 and was reported favorably. The committee then unanimously approved PCS for HB 567, which narrows a continuing-education requirement for podiatrists so only those who prescribe controlled substances must take the related two-hour course. It also unanimously approved HB 439, allowing chiropractors, under specified training and certification requirements, to inject vitamins and nutrients while continuing to prohibit intravenous injections. The committee also passed HB 1235 to enter Florida into the respiratory care interstate compact, and HB 1237, a linked public-records/public-meetings exemption needed to implement that compact; both measures were supported as workforce and access-to-care bills and passed without opposition. Later, the committee approved PCS for HB 809, which addresses temporary physician certificates in areas of need and aims to prevent doctors from losing the ability to practice when area designations change. Members asked about licensure pathways and the effect of federal or board designation changes, and supporters framed the bill as protecting continuity of care in underserved communities. The committee also unanimously passed HB 1347 to align clinical laboratory personnel licensing with federal CLIA standards amid staffing shortages, and HB 1515, a public-records exemption tied to a uterine fibroid research database. Finally, the committee approved HB 169 updating acupuncture statutes, including terminology changes and limits on injection therapy, and HB 1021, Representative Young’s first bill, allowing qualified hospital pharmacists in Level I and II trauma centers to administer emergency medications at a physician’s direction during life-threatening situations. HB 1021 drew the most questions, mainly about scope, definitions, and who could authorize the pharmacist, but after a technical amendment it passed unanimously. All remaining bills were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after the final vote.

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• Though he tragically passed away in November of 1942 during a training flight in Alabama, Buzz's legacy
• , Buzz's legacy lives flight in Alabama, Buzz's legacy lives on<00:09:14.480> as<00:09:14.800>
• <00:46:49.920> And<00:46:50.160> this<00:46:50.319> database<00:46:50.960>
• And this database was for firefighters.
• And this database was critical<00:46:51.520> to<00:46:51.760> tracking<00:46:52.160>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I know there are voter integrity groups that often talk about concerns when there has been a municipality
• I know there are voter integrity groups that often talk about concerns when there has been a municipality
• <01:22:37.440> often the voter I uh Integrity groups often the voter I uh Integrity groups
• <01:26:34.040> Integrity<01:26:34.520> groups<01:26:34.800> or for uh voter
• Integrity groups or for uh voter Integrity groups or whatever<01:26:35.440> to<01:26:35.920>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• local law enforcement agencies, conduct public outreach initiatives, and maintain a centralized database
• The organized oil theft prevention unit envisioned by 1320 must be integrated...
• For the security of our people, the integrity of our borders, and the protection of our economy, I ask
• In order for particular theft of product to pay, you've got to integrate it into the mainstream of the
• Alabama, which name that children have limited culpability compared to adults.

Bills: SB476, SB664, SB745, SB826, SB989, SB1080, SB1171, SB1320, SB1437, SB1727, SB1809, SB2289, SB2320

Keywords: education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several criminal justice bills, with most of the discussion focused on oilfield theft, DWI enforcement, juvenile justice, reentry licensing, jail transparency, and court/judicial standards. SB 1320 would create a DPS oilfield theft unit headquartered in the Permian Basin; supporters from industry, law enforcement, and a district attorney described increasingly sophisticated, organized theft tied to cartels and multi-jurisdictional criminal networks, while DPS said it currently has only two officers working the issue. The committee voted SB 1320 out unanimously and placed it on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 826, which would enhance DWI committed in a school zone to a state jail felony, also passed unanimously after brief explanation and no testimony. SB 1171, adding juvenile justice OIG peace officers to Schedule C salary, was reported favorably on a committee substitute, and SB 1080, which would allow incarcerated people to obtain occupational licenses effective upon release, also passed on a committee substitute after testimony from formerly incarcerated advocates and reentry supporters. The committee also considered several bills aimed at tougher DWI penalties. SB 476 would increase intoxication manslaughter penalties when the offender violates an ignition interlock restriction; the bill was supported by the author, victims’ family members, Galveston officials, and law enforcement, but opposed by the Texas Civil Rights Project, which argued treatment and prevention would be more effective. After discussion about possible amendments, the bill was left pending. SB 745 would create a new first-degree felony option for intoxication manslaughter involving multiple deaths, and it was reported favorably after testimony from a prosecutor supporting the need for a stronger sentencing option. SB 2320 would broadly increase penalties for DWI offenses, including first-time DWI, DWI with an open container, high-BAC DWI, and repeat offenses; it was supported by a grieving family member and a sheriff, and the committee voted it out favorably. On juvenile justice, SB 1727 would expand tools to address assaults on staff at Texas Juvenile Justice Department facilities by lowering the age for transfer to adult prison in some cases, allowing earlier transfer of determinate-sentence youth, and restricting release when a criminal case is pending. Juvenile probation officials supported the bill as a public safety and victim-rights measure, while the Texas Civil Rights Project opposed it, arguing it would send children to inappropriate adult facilities and conflict with juvenile justice principles; the bill was left pending. SB 1437 would expand the juvenile justice do-not-hire registry to include non-certified positions, and it passed unanimously after supporters said it would help close loopholes that allow predators to move between child-serving jobs. SB 2289, requiring counties that house inmates out of state to report that information and any deaths to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, also passed unanimously. Finally, SB 989, requiring criminal background checks for court personnel who determine bail, and SB 664, establishing statewide qualifications and oversight for magistrates and associate judges, were explained and discussed as transparency and public-safety measures, with SB 989 reported favorably and SB 664 under committee consideration at the end of the transcript.

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• tried to get into our databases tried to get into our databases Minnesota<00:02:51.319> and
• Grant local governments with these voter Grant local governments with these voter account<00:48:
• I thought that was sort of a balance between the rights we're trying to protect, the voters for integrity
• <01:48:18.239> for were trying to protect the voters for were trying to protect the voters
• > support and petition a voter for their support and petition a voter for their support um<01:49:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• BUT WHAT IS THE RATIONALE BEHIND 10 PERCENT OF THE COUNTY REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE DEPOSIT?
• IF THE VOTER RETURNED IT THAT WOULD BE A PROTECTION OF THE VOTER INFORMATION.
• IT ASSAULT ON VOTERS.
• WE DON'T HAVE IMPECCABLE INTEGRITY AND THE WAY THINGS ARE PLACED BEFORE THE VOTERS DIMINISHED THE OVERALL
• THE WAY THAT WAS BEFORE THE VOTERS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Yes, well, they're vertically integrated.
• Transitioning to a new disease surveillance database is another example.
• The state of Alabama has a veterans assistance fund they've had it for 40 years.
• Alabama uses that fund that's sourced from outside of appropriations from donors and other things.
• So as we buy these data sharing and case management pieces of software that kind of integrates it all

Keywords: 914, all

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• Vaping is a big problem in the state of Alabama. ...a big problem in the state of Alabama.
• under Alabama Code 43-8-110.
• Alabama Code 43-8-11 and the family allowance under Alabama Code 43-8-112 and 43-8-113.
• Alabama.
• These families got married in Alabama. They had children in Alabama and they work in Alabama.

Bills: SB210, SB292, HB360, HB233, HB66, HB356, HB164, HB238, HB209, SB223, HB307, SB210, SB292, HB360, HB233, HB66, HB356, HB164, HB238, HB209, SB223, HB307

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, drug courts, accountability, veterans, mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, criminal justice, court intervention, elder abuse, financial exploitation

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• <00:49:42.640> And fertility and bodily integrity. And fertility and bodily integrity.
• Alabama, a.k.a. my colleague from Douglas County. Thank you very much for your participation.
• Alabama, a.k.a. my colleague from Douglas County. Thank you very much for your participation.
• Alabama, a.k.a. my colleague from Douglas County. Thank you very much for your participation.
• Alabama, a.k.a. my colleague from Douglas County. Thank you very much for your participation.

Keywords: 981, all

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• We've got some >> Currently we have approximately 1040 Derelict vessels in our Derelict vessel database
• And there's approximately 600 of these boats that come into our database each year and it does fluctuate
• to say that on this map, you'll see all the derelict vessels that we haven't or derelict vessel database
• And nearly half of the vessels on the map in our database.
• A lot of water attracts a lot of voters. And Monroe County is just a great destination for boaters.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:31:42.720> and<00:31:42.960> we Alabama, and Washington. and we Alabama, and Washington
• <00:36:02.800> is ideally there is a statewide database is ideally there is a statewide database
• Together, we are seeking to align and integrate our career exploration experience efforts across the
• > our<00:43:14.319> career align and integrate our career align and integrate our career
• <01:08:50.560> talent<01:08:51.120> development it to integrate talent development

Bills: HF3650, HF2238

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, HF2238, Minnesota, workforce development, construction trades, youth skills training, youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, construction training, career and technical education, CTE, child labor laws, minor labor, labor exemption, workforce pipeline, skilled trades

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• never be misused in ways that jeopardize the integrity of our democratic process.
• When you listen to the voters, Democrat voters, Republican voters, and everyone in between, there are
• That causes voters to lose faith in their democracy.
• The impact of that is that voters lose faith in our democracy.
• We know that 31 states also have bloated voter rolls.

Keywords: 988, house, all