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• Dear to all Texans visiting their capital today are Orlando Sanchez and the Texas Latino conservatives
• HB 74 by Morales of Maverick relates to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District, providing
• Manuel relating to the compensation the commissioners of the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of
• Visit the state special prosecutor for the Committee on state affairs HG 47-18 by form of maverick and

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• criteria that inland port locations require.
• So that was one of the holdups for Grand Island qualifying as an inland port.
• The Inland Port Authority, how do they get $7 from what?
• That's the power you get with an inland port. How many of those do we need?
• to support that many inland ports.

Bills: LB815A, LB838A, LB912A, LB972A, LB1126A, LB962A, LB1114, LB921, LB937, LB803, LB803A, LB1032, LB1032A, LB1075, LB1075A, LB889, LB878, LB933, LB304, LB304A, LB1096, LB1096A, LB1165, LB1165A, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787

Keywords: LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska

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• But, uh, we'll definitely visit with the chairman.
• My name is Sarissa Olson, and I'm the director of sales for Visit Lubbock.
• We only have you registered to testify for Visit Lubbock. OK.
• We can just keep it at Visit Lubbock for now.
• Um, certainly Visit Lubbock, uh, it does an incredible job. Thank you for the testimony.

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• PORT ST. LUCIE COMES TO MIND. WE HAVE EXCELLENT SPACE WE CAN ADD ON.
• WE ALSO USE VISIT FOR MAJOR JOB FAIRS, MAJOR EVENTS IN OUR ANNUAL EXPO.
• VISIT FLORIDA. CAN THEY DO FOR YOU?
• >> WE HAVE AN ANNUAL MARKETING PLAN. 295.53 CREATES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN US AND VISIT FLORIDA.
• VISIT FLORIDA IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Congratulations, and thank you for visiting the Assembly.
• Small bruise and a visit to the emergency room.
• 22 assembly members who have visited 15 local trial courts.
• We hope that through these visits, you can see what I know to be true.
• Seeing and hearing no further visits, I'm ready to make a motion to adjourn.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• From Shreveport to New Orleans, she visits many places that make Louisiana special. Mr.
• From Shreveport to New Orleans, she visits many places that make Louisiana special.
• To New Orleans, she visits many places that make Louisiana special.
• Baham, urge your request, Port of New Orleans, obtain additional backup motors for the St.
• We're just asking the Port of New Orleans to invest in some backup motors so it could reduce the strain

Bills: HR252, HR253, HR254, HR255, HR256, HCR103, HCR104, HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, SCR40, SCR60, SB112, SB131, SB145, SB194, SB268, SB307, SB312, SB319, SB333, SB341, SB346, SB464, SB466, SB488, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, HR9, HR196, HCR27, HCR28, HCR50, HCR62, HCR67, HCR71, HCR78, HCR81, SCR20, HB123, HB251, HB625, HB662, HB709, HB769, HB775, HB783, HB895, HB1011, HB1057, HB1155, HB1186, HB1224, HB1245, HB1247, HB1253, HB1254, HB1255, HB1256, SB8, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB16, SB17, SB18, SB20, SB21, SB22, SB40, SB48, SB55, SB69, SB75, SB77, SB78, SB85, SB102, SB115, SB133, SB140, SB148, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB185, SB197, SB200, SB217, SB235, SB278, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB315, SB324, SB330, SB411, SB416, SB420, SB436, SB438, SB449, SB455, SB456, SB477, SB489, SB521, SB97, SB105, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, SCR2, HCR6, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB61, HB98, HB102, HB139, HB142, HB170, HB185, HB194, HB199, HB231, HB247, HB294, HB336, HB474, HB661, HB842, HB852, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB455, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, HCR32, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB59, HB955, HB1191, HB1234, HB646, HB824, HB341, SB397, SB442, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB926, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, SB47, SB82, SB89, SB149, SB382

Keywords: consumer protection, credit card fees, cash transactions, rounding practices, transparency, low-income, economic impact, residential construction, building codes, inspection practices, housing costs, task force, HR254, House Resolution 254, Ty Hebert, Acadiana Legislative Delegation, Louisiana State University, LSU, graduation, commendation

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• the existing operating budget, and I don't understand why it's not, and so the criminal court for Port
• of Port, for the parish of Orleans, and even for the district courts statewide... ...statewide we fund
• So is there any final question that we can convey other than that we can visit?"
• So is there any final question that we can convey other than that we can visit?
• “Is there any final question that we can convey, other than that we can visit after adjournment or on

Summary: The Appropriations Committee first reviewed the Department of Justice FY 2027 budget, which was presented at $117.8 million, with most funding coming from statutory dedications and the largest program areas being criminal law/Medicaid fraud and civil law. The Attorney General described major work in Troop NOLA, Medicaid fraud, opioid and PBM litigation, and especially child exploitation and online predator investigations. She said ICAC tips are rising sharply, local law enforcement partnerships have expanded, and her office needs more analysts, more permanent positions, and more expenditure authority for the legal support fund and related programs. Members asked about case backlogs, staffing, settlement funds, and whether more resources could be directed toward outreach, mental health, and technology; the Attorney General said she wants to expand cyber capacity, training, and prevention efforts, and that some settlement recoveries are being used to support existing programs and fraud enforcement. Committee members also focused heavily on child safety, truancy, and mental health. Several representatives described local concerns about online exploitation, trafficking, self-harm, and the need for school-based training and community outreach. The Attorney General said she wants a broader prevention strategy involving parents, schools, and behavioral health resources, and she discussed using outreach models such as anti-vaping campaigns and town halls. On opioid settlement oversight, members raised concerns about the size of the funds and the need for stronger state oversight; the Attorney General agreed more structure and compliance monitoring would be useful and said drug courts and treatment programs are effective investments. The committee then moved to the judicial branch budget presentation. The judiciary requested $229.6 million in FY 2027, plus $5.6 million in one-time funding, with most of the budget coming from state general fund. The presentation highlighted increases for judge salaries, staff pay adjustments, health insurance, operating costs, and 17 unfunded positions, along with one-time requests for security and technology upgrades. Chief Justice John Weimer and other justices said the budget would help core court functions and statewide programs such as CASA, drug courts, and FINS, and they emphasized the need for better staffing and technology in the courts. A major discussion centered on truancy and the FINS program. Justice Griffin said statewide collaboration with education officials had reduced truancy and that FINS officers are trained to identify children who may be runaways or trafficking victims. The justices and members supported expanding FINS so every judicial district has coverage, and they said the program helps keep children out of deeper system involvement. Members also asked about security funding, technology improvements, and the 17 unfunded positions, which were described as mostly clerical, IT, and support roles in appellate and district courts. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• He supported a children's home, often visiting the kids with gifts like gingerbread houses during the
• He supported a children's home, often visiting the kids with gifts like gingerbread houses during the
• He supported a children's home, often visiting the kids with gifts like gingerbread houses during the
• RECENTLY SECURED $1.75 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE BREVARD ZOO SEA TURTLE HEALING CENTER AT PORT
• As the representative of Delaware's home port and ranking member of the Seapower Subcommittee, I want

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Hoosiers who visited the capital often commented on her customer service driven approach.
• </c><00:09:12.800><c> Hoosiers</c><00:09:13.200><c> who</c><00:09:13.360><c> visited</c> the highest
• Hoosiers who visited the highest level.
• No other data patrol and ports of entry.
• </c> southwest border between ports of entry. southwest border between ports of entry.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• disaster 4438, the 2019 flood, is still working through what its final solution is going to be with the port
• Vest, I appreciate you coming in to visit with us. Each of you always, thank you.

Summary: The committee heard a budget presentation from Emergency Management Director Annie Verst for the General Government appropriations budget. She described the agency’s core role as coordinating disaster response, recovery, preparedness, and mitigation, emphasizing that local governments lead initial response while the state supports recovery and resource coordination. Verst highlighted recent activity including wildfire-related declarations, $83 million in public assistance payouts, use of the new state disaster revolving fund, implementation of an Oklahoma resilient recovery strategy, and restructuring efforts that repurposed positions toward regional coordination and reduced administrative overhead. A major focus of the presentation was uncertainty around federal funding. Verst said FEMA programs and obligations have been delayed or canceled in some cases, including hazard mitigation assistance and disaster case management, and that the agency is seeking state support to cover possible gaps. She outlined requests for a $3.7 million federal funding loss contingency, $1 million for updating the state hazard mitigation plan, $3.8 million for the state emergency fund and 12.5% public assistance obligations, and $800,000 for anticipated other needs/temporary sheltering cost share. She also explained that most of the agency’s large revolving and pass-through balances cannot be used for operating costs. Members questioned her about Oklahoma Task Force One, including whether it is funded by OEM and whether the agency is shifting toward response rather than mitigation. Verst said Task Force One is used when local capacity is exceeded, that out-of-state deployments are reimbursed, and that the agency sees its role as coordination and recovery rather than replacing local response. She also explained the revolving fund for disaster advances, the timing of reimbursements, and the purpose of the hazard mitigation plan update. No votes or formal actions were taken, and the hearing concluded with thanks and adjournment.

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• We're going to move forward to the Port of Seattle.
• our airlines, the Port does not own or control any of the fuel.
• Based on data collected by port staff, we think that 104 flights were diverted.
• Based on data collected by port staff, we think that 104 flights were diverted. data collected by port
• Even if the port were to maximize, flights were most impacted.

Keywords: 904, all

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• And then there are some ports, and Tacoma is one of them, where we would be. use.
• One would be in the Port of Chelan area.
• Authority to cities, counties, and ports.
• However, some of our counties have numerous cities and port districts.
• So, for example, Grant County has 12 port districts and several cities.

Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee waived the five-day notice rule and then took up two House bills. HB 2418 would tighten and expand permit-review timelines for residential projects, including requiring “procedural completeness” determinations, adding excluded time periods, extending timeline and refund requirements to certain fee-charging state and local entities, creating review deadlines for special purpose districts and public utility districts, and requiring local governments to designate a permit responsible official and a single point of contact. The sponsor said the bill was intended to improve predictability and reduce delays in permitting; builders and housing advocates strongly supported it, while sewer and water districts and county representatives raised concerns about incomplete referrals, staffing shortages, business-day versus calendar-day deadlines, and the cost of implementing the new contact requirements. The committee heard testimony but took no final vote on the bill in the transcript. HB 2451 would revise Washington’s local tax increment financing program. Staff explained that the bill adds guardrails and transparency, changes notice and hearing requirements, adjusts the assessed-value cap for increment areas, adds public safety facilities to eligible improvements, requires more detailed project analyses and annual reporting, and creates a negotiation/mediation/arbitration process for impacts to taxing districts. The sponsor said the measure was a carefully negotiated compromise intended to address junior taxing district concerns without creating an opt-out. Supporters from the Port of Tacoma, fire chiefs, cities, and counties said the bill improves the earlier TIF framework by strengthening the but-for test, notice, and participation rules, while counties still expressed concern about cumulative impacts and asked for future opt-out discussions. No final committee action was taken in the transcript.

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• AJR 14, as the chair of the Select Committee on Ports and Goods Movement.
• I've led the efforts to address the critical challenges facing our ports.
• Ports face long turnaround times, logistics, backlogs.
• Just as the Select Committee on the Ports, as the Chair, I've toured all 12 ports in the state of California
• Infrastructures in all of our ports have, we need to make continuous investments in our ports in order

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In the East Gallery, we have two young ladies visiting with us this morning.
• Committee Substitute for House Bill 4105, a bill to be entitled an act relating to the Port St.
• Joe Port Authority, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, and Liberty counties.
• Committee Substitute for House Bill 4105, a bill to be entitled an act relating to the Port St.
• Joe Port Authority, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, and Liberty counties. None on the desk, Mr. President.

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

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• Thank you for visiting the Assembly.
• This is an especially dangerous... ...small bruise and a visit to the emergency room.
• 22 assembly members who have visited 15 local trial courts.
• We hope that through these visits, you can see what I know to be true.
• Seeing and hearing no further visits, I'm ready to make a motion to adjourn.

Summary: The Assembly met, established a quorum after a roll call, and handled a series of procedural motions, guest introductions, and floor items. Members recognized several guests and student groups, then moved through the daily file, including second-reading items, Senate amendments, and the consent calendar, which was adopted 54-0. The chamber also adopted ACR 151 recognizing March 25 as Greek Independence Day, with 59 co-authors added, and ACR 146 designating March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, with 61 co-authors added; both resolutions were adopted by voice vote. ACR 140, proclaiming March 21 as Women in STEM Day, also passed with 56 co-authors added and was adopted by voice vote. The most substantial debate centered on AB 2156, which renames Cesar Chavez Day as Farm Workers’ Day and declares an urgency clause. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry and several members spoke in support, emphasizing recognition of farm workers’ collective contributions and, in light of recent revelations about Cesar Chavez, the need to honor the broader movement rather than one individual. Other members echoed support while discussing farmworker history, accountability, and the importance of acknowledging survivors. Assembly Member DeMaio supported the bill but criticized state policies affecting agriculture and argued for broader recognition of Latino Californians and farmworker policy reforms. The bill passed with 67 votes and was transmitted immediately to the Senate. Later, the Assembly recessed for the Joint Convention and heard the 26th State of the Judiciary address from Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. She focused on judicial independence, threats to judges, remote proceedings, CARE Act implementation, trial court funding and judgeship shortages, AI use in courts, immigration-related courthouse concerns, State Bar reforms after the February 2025 bar exam problems, and judicial salaries. She also highlighted the judiciary’s centennial, the importance of collaboration with the Legislature and Governor Newsom, and the need to preserve equal access to justice. After the address was ordered printed in the Journal, the joint convention adjourned and the Assembly later adjourned until Thursday, March 26 at 9 a.m.

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• in our ports and supply chains.
• in our ports and supply chains.
• H.R. 252, the Secure Our Ports Act, works to minimize interference in U.S. ports from foreign adversaries
• This in turn reduces vulnerabilities at our ports and bolsters national security. Mr.
• This in turn reduces vulnerabilities at our ports and bolsters national security. Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• One for the Port Gamble-S'Klallam Tribe and one for the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe.
• The Port Gamble-S'Klallam are the strong people.
• This is Port Gamble Bay.
• So this is a summary of what has, what the changes are for Port Gamble.
• I'm legal counsel for Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe.

Summary: The joint House and Senate committee meeting heard public testimony on tentative tribal-state gaming compact amendments for the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. Staff from the Washington State Gambling Commission explained the compacting process, the role of ex officio legislative members, and that the amendments would next go to the Gambling Commission for a January 8, 2026 vote before possible governor review. The Port Gamble S'Klallam presentation emphasized how gaming revenue supports tribal government services, health care, housing, education, language revitalization, natural resources work, and community investment projects in Kitsap County. For Port Gamble S'Klallam, the proposed changes include expanded credit and wager limits, more gaming stations and player terminals, language for a second facility, and adoption of an electronic table games appendix similar to other tribes. Members asked about pre-screening for high-limit tables, including how the tribe would define problem gambling and self-exclusion; tribal counsel said internal minimum control standards were still being developed and more detail would follow. A question about green crab removal in Port Gamble Bay was deferred for follow-up because the natural resources director was not present. The Upper Skagit Indian Tribe described its history, sovereignty, gaming operations, and how gaming revenue supports member programs such as nutrition assistance, education aid, homeownership down payment help, and charitable giving in Skagit County. Its amendment would allow electronic table games after the tribe removed traditional table games due to staffing and cost pressures, with the goal of remaining competitive. Committee members also asked about air quality and smoking-related provisions in the compact; the tribe said it maintains separate smoking and non-smoking areas and supports smoking cessation efforts. Chairs from both chambers closed by thanking the tribes for their contributions to members, local communities, and natural resource protection.

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• I'm Andy Nelson, the pharmacy director of Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend.
• I'm Andy Nelson, the pharmacy director of Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend.
• For care beyond the initial visit, the worker must choose an attending provider within the network.
• I had the opportunity to go and visit Toppenish Hospital a couple of years ago and see the good work
• that they are doing there. ...visit Toppenish Hospital a couple of years ago and see the good work that

Bills: SB5420, SB5877, SB5868, SB5109, SB5832, SB5922, SB5944, SB5988, SB6065, SB6103, SB6151

Keywords: veterans, military spouses, service members, uniformed services, National Guard, reservists, active duty, qualifying discharge, veterans preference, hiring preference, public employment, state benefits, license renewal, professional licensing, retirement service credit, pension, public retirement system, Washington RCW, military leave, reemployment rights

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• what your agency's looking like, concerns that you have, and it also gives these members a chance to visit
• And this just gives us an opportunity to visit with you and see how we can help you and what you can
• all the kinds of stuff that I was just talking about that we do are funded through the wildlife and port
• Thank you, members that attended, and other members of the House for stopping by and visiting with us
• toured their facility right down the street down here and walked through it and seen their diorama and visited

Keywords: 914, all

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• I have the mic and they don't, over the last two years, they received many text messages, emails, visits
• A group today joins us in the gallery from Central High School in Woodstock, visiting the Capitol today
• conference report, makes some compromises with regard to a standing collective bargaining agreement at the Port

Keywords: March 13, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all