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• Mountains Watershed Partnership, for a quarter of a century this partnership has exemplified the spirit
• Mountains Watershed Partnership, for a quarter of a century this partnership has exemplified the spirit
• Mountains Watershed Partnership, for a quarter of a century this partnership has exemplified the spirit
• Mountains Watershed Partnership, for a quarter of a century this partnership has exemplified the spirit
• Mountains Watershed Partnership, for a quarter of a century this partnership has exemplified the spirit

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• um nothing on the distilled Spirits um nothing on the retail<00:40:07.480> is<00:40:07.640>
• We want to make sure that we’re taxing it appropriately, we’re taxing it at the distilled spirit level
• “Unlike the proposal in the bill to tax it as distilled spirits, which have wholesale tax issues right
• “Unlike the proposal in the bill to tax it as distilled spirits, which have wholesale tax issues right

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:12 SB 28 Discussion 00:01:33 SB 28 Vote 00:04:05 SJR 26 Discussion 00:05:32 SJR 26 Vote 00:07:10 HB 741 Discussion 00:08:30 HB 741 Vote 00:14:00 HB 544 Discussion 00:15:40 HB 544 Vote 00:28:15 HB 775 Discussion 00:31:20 HB 775 Vote 00:56:00 HJR 33 Discussion 01:00:25 HJR 33 Vote 01:01:40, 958, all

Summary: The committee met on March 11, 2025, with a quorum present and first adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 28. The bill would create a framework for using $5 million previously set aside for agricultural economic development through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, including loan and grant programs. Members asked about changes in the substitute, and the sponsor explained that it revised the board composition to include members with more experience in finance, lending, and economic development. SB 28 was approved 20-0 and reported favorably. The committee then approved Senate Joint Resolution 26, which directs the Department for Medicaid Services to provide the Legislative Research Commission a report on pharmacist pay parity and the cost of allowing independent pharmacists and pharmacies to be reimbursed by Medicaid for services within their scope of practice. The sponsor and Kentucky Pharmacists Association representative described it as a request for information rather than a policy change. The resolution passed 20-0 and was reported favorably. House Bill 741, relating to public water and wastewater systems, was next. The sponsor said the substitute incorporated Kentucky Infrastructure Authority recommendations, clarified best management practices, and allowed storm water inflow and groundwater infiltration reduction projects to be scored more fairly alongside water projects. Members discussed how the bill narrows eligibility to systems most in need and refines the scoring process for the program created last session. HB 741 passed 20-0, was reported favorably, and received a title amendment. The committee also considered House Bill 544, a branch budget bill amendment creating a new SAFE fund for the most recent Eastern Kentucky flood disaster, indexed to the relevant presidential disaster declaration. The bill would allow state money and other funds to support local governments, utilities, school districts, and other eligible recipients for recovery costs, planning, and short-term liquidity, with reimbursement provisions if FEMA or other sources later pay. Members discussed the amount of available funding, the use of prior SAFE fund balances, and the emergency clause. HB 544 passed 20-0, was reported favorably, and a title amendment was adopted. The committee then began House Bill 775, relating to development areas, and adopted PHS 2 and a committee amendment; the sponsor started explaining the bill’s provisions on development areas, tax increment financing, brewers’ electronic filing, distilled spirits property tax language, income tax reduction conditions, tourism development incentives, and other tax-related sections, but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill.

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• It's the home care provider who lifts the patient's spirits, the emergency responder who refuses to give
• 00:02:27.440> lifts<00:02:27.760> the<00:02:27.920> patients<00:02:28.360> spirits
• ,<00:02:29.360> the who lifts the patients spirits, the who lifts the patients spirits, the
• Her care helped heal not just his body, but his spirit.
• just his body, but his spirit. just his body, but his spirit.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
• Holy Spirit, enkindle in our lawmakers the fire of your love. anniversary of our nation, we thank you
• Holy<00:04:42.320> Spirit,<00:04:43.199> enkindle<00:04:43.919> in<00:04:44.160>
• our<00:04:44.479> lawmakers Holy Spirit, enkindle in our lawmakers Holy Spirit, enkindle

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• In the Northeast region, where they are, wine and spirits combined were down 10.5%, and wine was down
• In the Northeast region, wine and spirits combined were down 10.5%, and wine was down 14.8%.
• In the Northeast region, wine and spirits combined were down 10.5%, and wine was down 14.8%.
• the largest growth in the spirits the largest growth in the spirits industry<01:31:31.920> and
• completed with both wine and spirits. completed with both wine and spirits.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the March 21 minutes and then took up a consent calendar, withdrawing several items before adopting the remainder. It also moved item FIS 25103 to the table by a 6-4 vote after Senator Gray argued the Executive Council had not yet acted on a prior $5 million approval and that the committee should avoid adding to the rainy day fund draw. The committee then approved item 25106 for the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources/State Library after hearing that the department expected about a $400,000 lapse to return to the state. A major discussion centered on New Hampshire Police Standards and Training (item 2577). Senator Gray questioned whether a proposed equipment purchase could be delayed to the next biennium in light of the state’s deficit and rainy day fund use. The agency said the equipment was needed now for scenario training, vendors had already been identified, and delaying would likely increase costs and force continued reliance on unpaid volunteer help. The committee ultimately approved the item. The committee also approved Department of Energy item 2587 after hearing that federal weatherization funds are drawn down on a reimbursement basis, and item 2588 after similar testimony that weatherization work must be completed and inspected before reimbursement, limiting how quickly funds can be expended. Item 250094 had been withdrawn. Later, the committee discussed Senator Carson’s request for an LBA review of the YDC claims settlement fund, with members expressing concern about administrative costs, attorney fees, settlement-loan payoffs, and the need for more detailed reporting. The committee voted to direct LBA to conduct the audit described in Senator Carson’s memo, with the additional request that the review include the term over which attorney fees are paid. The meeting then moved on to an HHS staff item, where members began questioning the timing of dashboard data and reporting delays.

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• With a spirit of 1776 in our minds, we can perhaps agree that we do not always agree, at least in the
• With a spirit of 1776 in our minds, we can perhaps agree that we do not always agree, at least in the
• With a spirit of 1776 in our minds, we can perhaps agree that we do not always agree, at least in the
• Distinguished Members of the 119th Congress, it is here, in these very halls, that this spirit of liberty
• It is here, in these very halls, that this spirit of liberty and the promise of America's founders is

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• 02:43.519> and<00:02:43.760> the<00:02:43.920> honor<00:02:44.560> of spirit
• , the dignity, and the honor of spirit, the dignity, and the honor of these<00:02:45.120> men<
• He is in our hearts and in our spirits, and they are all here, all the SGUs and the people that lost
• They're all here with us in spirit.
• They're all here with us in spirit. So, thank you. Yes, Mitch.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Minnesota lawmakers and advocates discussed House File 2444, a veterans and military affairs bill to formally recognize Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) veterans who fought alongside U.S. forces in Laos during the secret war from 1961 to 1975. Speakers, including Rep. Ethan Cha and other veterans and family members, said the measure is long overdue and framed it as both a symbolic and practical step to restore dignity, honor, and veteran status to Hmong, Lao, and other ethnic minority veterans whose service had not been formally acknowledged. Testimony emphasized the historical role of the SGUs, the secrecy of the war, and the heavy losses suffered by the community. Speakers described the bill as a bipartisan effort with support from House and Senate members, and noted that a similar version had already passed the Senate unanimously. They also said the bill would help Minnesota set an example for other states and improve public understanding of the secret war and the contributions of Southeast Asian communities. Rep. Cha explained that the bill creates a new statutory definition for veterans of the secret war in Laos, establishes eligibility criteria for benefits and privileges, authorizes the commissioner of veterans affairs to verify veteran status, and creates a 12-member task force to advise that process. The bill would allow access to certain state veterans benefits and privileges, including veterans designation on IDs, grave markers, honor guard, state veterans cemeteries, and related preferences. In response to questions, speakers said the main challenge had been educating colleagues because the war was classified, and they estimated fewer than 1,000 SGU veterans are still alive. They also said the bill carries no major monetary benefit and is intended primarily to provide recognition and a framework for verification.

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• The bill reflects that shift by updating state law to match the spirit, pun intended, of that decision
• House Bill 2278 allows Texans to legally produce distilled spirits for personal or family use, mirroring
• list of approved ingredients recognizing the growing popularity of craft and small batch meats and spirits
• It's about hobbyists, enthusiasts, and families who want to safely and legally distill spirits, just
• This bill has come out of conversations with the Texas Distiller Spirits Association, the Texas Wine

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• As it says in 1 John 4:1, dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they
• We pray for our leaders to have this testing spirit to evaluate every policy, proposal, and partnership
• May we lead with clarity and certainty, guided by your spirit. In Jesus' name, we pray.
• recognizes and celebrates the life and legacy of Amaya Curley, a remarkable young Dene woman whose spirit
• recognizes and celebrates the life and legacy of Amaya Curley, a remarkable young Dene woman whose spirit

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a roll call showing 28 members present and two excused. The journal from January 12 was approved, and several guests were introduced, including representatives from CSG West and NCSL, Tucson Electric Power/UniSource Native business resource group members, Yaqui community guests, students from Marcos de Niza High School, and the mayor of Guadalupe. Senators also offered remarks honoring former Attorney General Mark Brnovich with a moment of silence. A major ceremonial item was a proclamation and flag presentation honoring the life and service of Amaya Curley, presented by Senator Hatathlie. The proclamation recognized Curley’s Navy service, her cultural values, and her impact on family and community, and her family was introduced in the gallery. The Senate also recessed briefly for the presentation of an Arizona state flag flown over the Capitol in her memory, accompanied by a certificate from the Secretary of State. On floor business, the President Pro Tem announced extended deadlines for opening Senate folders and for bill introduction sets. The Senate received a House message consenting to adjourn the legislature from January 15 until January 20, and the chamber adopted a motion to accede to that request. The clerk then read a long list of second-reading bills and resolutions covering elections, education, health care, firearms, taxation, transportation, immigration-related reporting, public records, and other topics. No bill votes were taken during this portion beyond the adjournment-related motion, and the Senate later adjourned until January 15, 2026, at 10 a.m.

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• The bill reflects that shift by updating state law to match the spirit, pun intended, of that decision
• House Bill 2278 allows Texans to legally produce distilled spirits for personal or family use, House
• Bill 2278 allows Texans to legally produce distilled spirits for personal or family use, mirroring the
• It's about hobbyists, enthusiasts, and families who want to safely and legally distill spirits, just
• This bill has come out of conversations with the Texas Distilled Spirits Association, the Texas Wine

Bills: HB 1301, HB2278, HB2776, HB2820, HB3848, HB3920, HB4172, HB4215, HB4284, HB4285, HB4463, HB4517, HB4690, HB4765, HB4766, HB4767, HB4768, HB4769, HB4773, HB4830, HB5506

Keywords: alcohol, beverages, winery permit, restaurant, malt beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, alcohol production, home brewing, family use, craft beverages, massage therapy, licensing, criminal offenses, sexually oriented businesses, public safety, bingo, charitable gaming, operating capital, regulation, funding

Summary: The Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures met with a quorum present, corrected the minutes from April 8, and then took up a long list of pending bills, most of which were reported favorably or left pending after hearing testimony. Early action included HB 1764 (accounting practice for certain out-of-state CPAs), HB 1788 (continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on recognizing and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking), HB 2204 (land surveyor regulation), HB 2885 (local option elections on alcohol sales), HB 2996 (gambling offense definitions and prosecution), HB 3250 (real estate appraisals and appraisal management companies), HB 3352 (driver education on work zones), HB 3385 (farm winery permit), HB 3756 (powers of certain nonresident sellers’ permit holders who also hold a winery permit), HB 3816 (cruelty to livestock animals), HB 3913 (real estate licensing), and HB 3928 (electronic notice of towed vehicles), all of which were advanced with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several of these bills were reported with committee substitutes, and some were also sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The committee then heard testimony on HB 2278, which would legalize limited home distilling of spirits for personal or family use and add honey as an approved ingredient; supporters framed it as a consistency and freedom issue, and the bill was left pending. HB 3920, a TDLR workforce/CTE bill, and HB 1301, which would allow beer or malt beverages to be sold at certain wineries with on-site restaurants, were also laid out and left pending after discussion. HB 2776, aimed at tightening massage therapy licensing restrictions for people convicted of sexual and trafficking-related offenses and strengthening TDLR enforcement, and HB 3848, which would allow electronic filing of elevator and escalator inspection reports, were both heard and left pending as well. A major portion of the meeting focused on alcohol-related bills. HB 4215 would place delivery network companies under a statewide TDLR regulatory framework; Favor Delivery supported it, and it was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. HB 4172 and HB 2820 would raise bingo reserve limits and update charitable bingo rules; supporters from veterans and nonprofit groups argued the changes would help charities, but both bills were left pending after the substitutes were withdrawn. HB 4463, a broadly supported bill allowing contract brewing and alternating brewery proprietorships, was also left pending. HB 4284 would remove the “excessive discount” prohibition in alcohol sales, HB 4285 would allow airlines to store alcohol within five miles of an airport in the same county, HB 4517 would create a complaint process for Texas distillers not paid by wholesalers, and HB 4773 would let breweries and brewpubs transport their own beer between facilities; HB 4773 drew the most debate, with supporters citing efficiency and opponents warning about unintended consequences and possible effects on the three-tier system, but it too was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending a series of TDLR cleanup bills and other measures, including HB 4765 through HB 4769, HB 4830 on service contracts for lease vehicles, HB 5506 giving civil immunity to ringside physicians at combative sports events, and HB 4690 on gasoline vapor pressure compliance. The meeting ended after all business was completed and the committee adjourned.

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• And so ready to drink are products made with distilled spirits and are single serve and portable.
• The alcohol volume, however, these same retailers are prohibited from selling spirit-based RTDs, even
• RTDs alongside beer and wine, and it would— ...to sell spirit-based RTDs alongside beer and wine.
• Ready-to-drink spirit coolers, or RTDs, are the fastest-growing alcohol category.
• spirits, and, surprisingly to many, sit far lower at 4.5% ABV or 9-proof.

Bills: SB1540, SB2225, SB2284, SB2382, SB2487, SB2514, SB2595, SB2876, SB2877, SB3031, SB2753

Keywords: election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health

Summary: The committee first adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 30 and then voted to report the substituted bill favorably to the full Senate; the roll call showed six ayes and one nay, with later unanimous-consent corrections noted for additional aye votes. The committee also reported Senate Bill 801 favorably to the full Senate by an eight-to-one vote. Both bills were left with no further action in the meeting after the votes. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2595 by Senator Middleton and Senate Bill 2876 by Chairman Hughes, both aimed at addressing masked harassment and riot-related conduct. Supporters said the bills would deter intimidation, protect public order, and respond to recent protests and anti-Semitic incidents, while opponents from civil rights, disability, and advocacy groups argued the measures were overly broad, could chill peaceful protest, and would burden people who wear masks for religious, medical, or disability-related reasons. Public testimony was taken on both bills, and both were left pending after testimony closed. Senate Bill 2753, by Senator Hall, proposed consolidating early voting and election day into a single continuous in-person voting period with common procedures and equipment, while preserving countywide voting and mail voting. The Secretary of State’s office said the bill could improve ballot secrecy and simplify administration, though witnesses raised concerns about ballot privacy, logistics, and access for disabled voters; some county election officials were neutral or supportive of the concept, while others opposed it as confusing or potentially burdensome. The bill was left pending after extensive testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 2225 on allowing spirit-based ready-to-drink beverages to be sold in grocery and convenience stores, with supporters arguing the law should focus on alcohol content rather than the source of the alcohol and that the bill would modernize an outdated code. Later, Senate Bill 1540, which would add election officials and related workers to confidentiality protections, drew support from county election officials who described threats and harassment, though one witness suggested the bill’s language may need technical adjustment to better match its intent. Finally, Senate Bill 2382, concerning statewide voter registration systems and offline counties, drew opposition from county election administrators and vendors who warned about capacity, cybersecurity, and single-point-of-failure risks, while others suggested a phased approach or API-based integration; the transcript ends with testimony still open on that bill.

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• Gen means original and ki means spirit.
• Used in greeting, the deeper meaning is asking, are we in touch with our original spirit, our true selves
• To be mentally, physically, and spiritually well, we must be in touch with our original spirit.
• Are we in touch with our original spirit? Are we in touch with our humanity?”
• Are we in touch with our original spirit? Are we in touch with our humanity?

Summary: The Assembly met on Friday, May 23, 2025, after a quorum call and roll call established that a quorum was present. The session opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a special introduction recognizing the Dixon High School Rocketry Club for national achievement in the American Rocketry Challenge. No committee reports, governor’s messages, or Senate messages were presented. The main floor action was a procedural motion by the Majority Leader to withdraw SB 101 (Wiener) from the Budget Committee and place it on the third reading file. Assembly Member Flora withheld consent and requested a roll call vote; the motion passed 47-17. At the request of the authors, AB 281 (Gallagher) and AB 794 (Gabriel) were moved to the inactive file. The Majority Leader also requested unanimous consent to re-refer several bills between committees: SB 53, SB 456, SB 582, and SB 703 were temporarily sent to other committees and then returned to their original committees. There was no objection. The Assembly then adjourned until 8 a.m. the next day.

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• They had that kind of Minnesota spirit where they stepped up. They made some incredible products.
• The products and processes may change through the year, but the spirit of hospitality will not.
• but the spirit of hospitality will not. but the spirit of hospitality will not.
• For 50 years, we have been a wine and spirits wholesaler.
• we have been a wine and spirits we have been a wine and spirits wholesaler.<00:43:06.319> And

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm an executive vice president at ABC Fine Wine and Spirits.
• Fortunately, Florida already has effective and proven regulations with spirit sales.
• it not taxed at the spirit rate, which I believe is $750 a gallon?
• But I believe spirits are taxed at a higher rate, but we would be potentially only a less.
• Rate, but we would be potentially only allowing this in locations that sell spirits.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard a lengthy agenda of bills, with the chair limiting public testimony to about one minute per speaker. Early action included passage of HB 203, which allows certain counties to opt back into transportation concurrency, as amended to narrow the bill to small counties. The committee also favorably reported CS/HB 43, allowing renters to reuse tenant screening reports for 30 days, and HB 897, a timeshare-related strike-all that clarified timeshare governance provisions and annual board meeting requirements. The committee then approved HJR 1,215, proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate tangible personal property tax for farmers and agricultural businesses, with support from agriculture and business groups. A major portion of the meeting focused on the committee’s hemp package. Members discussed the committee bill PCB for HAT-25-01, which would create a regulatory framework for hemp-derived intoxicating products, including licensing, packaging and labeling restrictions, testing, and sales limitations. Testimony was mixed: industry representatives and distributors generally supported regulation but urged changes on branding, packaging, milligram limits, and sales locations; convenience store and petroleum marketers opposed restrictions that would exclude gas stations; and consumer-safety and addiction advocates supported tighter controls, including bans on synthetics, online sales, and child-appealing packaging. The committee also heard and approved PCB for HAT-25-02, a companion tax bill imposing excise taxes on hemp consumables and beverages, despite concerns raised about possible triple taxation and higher compliance costs. The committee next passed HB 211, expanding the definition of farm products to include edible and non-edible plants and clarifying agricultural preemption on bona fide farm operations. It also favorably reported PCS for HB 561, creating a chief manufacturing officer role within the Department of Commerce, a workforce development grant program, a voluntary manufacturing promotion campaign, and required reporting, along with PCS for HB 563, which adds an annual fee of up to $100 for participants in the promotional campaign. Both manufacturing bills drew broad support from industry and economic development groups. Finally, the committee took up HJR 1257 and its conforming bill HB 1259, which would create property tax benefits for long-term rental properties owned by Floridians with a separate homestead. Supporters argued the measure would encourage long-term rentals and investment in Florida, while opponents from counties and cities warned it would shift tax burdens and reduce local revenue. After debate, the joint resolution passed 9-4 and the implementing bill also passed 9-4, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.

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• And so ready-to-drink products are made with distilled spirits and are single serve and portable.
• The alcohol volume, however, these same retailers are prohibited from selling spirit-based RTDs, even
• wine and malt beverage retailer permit holders, allowing them to also sell spirit-based RTDs.
• My name is Cory Stanisia, and I'm with the distilled spirits industry. Council of the U.S.
• Ready-to-drink spirit coolers, or RTDs, are the fastest-growing alcohol category.

Bills: HB45, SB1540, SB2225, SB2284, SB2382, SB2487, SB2514, SB2595, SB2876, SB2877, SB3031, SB2753

Keywords: flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list

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• > which Forgive our bitter spirits which Forgive our bitter spirits which threaten<00:06:44.160
• It dulls the human is the spirit.
• Cochran's unwavering spirit for innovation and inquiry.
• Cochran's unwavering spirit for innovation and inquiry.
• Cochran's unwavering spirit for innovation and inquiry.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, November 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• our own country, with terror, with vengeance, retaliation, with all that can dampen and squash our spirits
• Continue to guide the governor and all of our elected officials with your spirit, which is a spirit of
• wisdom, knowledge, And all of our elected officials with your spirit, which is a spirit of wisdom, knowledge
• , and understanding, you know, hot smarts, with a spirit of gentle strength and compassion as we take
• we not be afraid, may we not be fear-based or vengeful, but may each of us work together with the spirit

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House and Senate met in joint convention for the Governor’s annual State of the Commonwealth address. Before the address, the chamber handled routine organizational motions, including recesses, the appointment of committees to escort the Lieutenant Governor, constitutional officers, and the Governor into the chamber, the posting of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, and an invocation and benediction. The joint convention then heard Governor Maura Healey’s address, followed by remarks from legislative leaders and a closing benediction. In her speech, Governor Healey said the state is strong and highlighted accomplishments from the past session, including tax cuts, expanded child care support, the Affordable Homes Act, transportation improvements, federal funding gains, veterans’ services, and health care measures. She also emphasized ongoing priorities such as reducing housing costs, improving transit and infrastructure, expanding primary care and mental health services, supporting education and career pathways, strengthening clean energy and AI investment, and protecting reproductive health care. She called for abolishing tenant broker’s fees, creating a statewide graduation standards council after the MCAS requirement change, and continuing efforts to address the emergency shelter system and other cost pressures. No roll call votes were taken on legislation during the address itself, but the convention adopted the various ceremonial orders and motions by voice vote. After the Governor’s remarks and the benediction, the joint convention adjourned, and the House later adjourned to meet the following Tuesday in informal session.

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• legally brew beer and wine at home, but if you want to make a small batch of whiskey, rum, or other spirits
• The bill reflects that shift by updating state law to match the spirit—pun intended—of that decision.
• House Bill 2278 allows Texans to legally produce distilled spirits for personal and family use, mirroring
• It's about hobbyists, enthusiasts, and families who want to safely and legally distill spirits just like
• First, thank you to Chairman Phelan, TABC, and the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Association of Texas.

Bills: HB 1301, HB2278, HB2776, HB2820, HB3848, HB3920, HB4172, HB4215, HB4284, HB4285, HB4463, HB4517, HB4690, HB4765, HB4766, HB4767, HB4768, HB4769, HB4773, HB4830, HB5506

Keywords: alcohol, beverages, winery permit, restaurant, malt beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, alcohol production, home brewing, family use, craft beverages, massage therapy, licensing, criminal offenses, sexually oriented businesses, public safety, bingo, charitable gaming, operating capital, regulation, funding

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• This bill is just here in a different spirit.
• Um, and just again sort of offered in the spirit of hoping to improve our process by laying out sort
• I'm happy to take any questions. in a different spirit. um as a member of in a different spirit. um as
• of making sure bill um in the spirit of making sure that<00:32:39.840> as<00:32:40.159> we
• of hoping to improve our in the spirit of hoping to improve our process<00:33:56.320> by<00:33

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Spirit of God, be with the House members.
• Spirit of God, be with the House members.
• Spirit<00:06:17.280> of<00:06:17.520> God,<00:06:18.240> be<00:06:18.560> with
• <00:06:18.960> the<00:06:19.199> House Spirit of God, be with the House Spirit of God

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, June 20, 2025, 1012, house, all