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• So what I will do, you will see me in some cases just register public support or opposition, but not
• I'm not aware of anything that actually would increase the gas tax by 25 cents, and if that were the case
• It's like, wow, you know, the infrastructure requires that you have to have really cold, cold, cold systems
• to keep that system cold for whatever reason.

Bills: SB251, SB150, SB154, SB73, SB111, SB172, SB76, SB181, SB235

Keywords: horse racing, program training, program owning, state licensing, racehorses, regulation, local news, newspaper printing, journalism, media tax credit, print media, digital news, news publisher, newsprint, press operator, printing industry, local journalism, tax credit, income tax, corporate income tax

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• winter fun instead of just cold. winter fun instead of just cold.
• As all of you know, most cases of sexual assault are not criminally prosecuted.
• <01:03:03.280> and centers, the only burn unit and centers, the only burn unit and hyperbaric
• cases, and complicated investigations. investigations. investigations.
• <01:04:08.640> there's presentation just in case there's presentation just in case there's

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• case and narcotics investigations.
• case and narcotics investigations.
• So, you know, it was more of a case-by-case basis as opposed to painting with a wide brush based on where
• So, you know, it was more of a case-by-case basis as opposed to painting with a wide brush based on where
• Wright case that allowed for that was a Florida case. It was because we were ground zero.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Most cases are determined by a parole panel of three, where a majority of the cases are determined by
• These kind of cases are probably our most egregious cases and they consist of. aggravated sexual assault
• Parole cases or discretionary mandatory cases.
• We do have two cases currently set for trial.
• This year, but you'll see that the majority of our cases now are juvenile cases that are coming over,

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• Um, as you've seen in a number of cases this year, there are some issues with the RSAs that have been
• <00:09:28.640> this you've seen in a number of cases this you've seen in a number of cases
• <00:17:14.480> States to his time in the United States to his time in the United States Congress
• Is to<01:01:08.559> let<01:01:08.720> it<01:01:08.880> go<01:01:09.040> cold<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with Senate Bill 197, which would remove supervision of the legislative facilities committee nurse from the Department of Health and Human Services and instead place the nurse under the Board of Nursing’s scope of practice and the Nurse Practice Act. Ryan Maliti introduced the bill for Senator Pearl, and John Williams of DHHS explained that the current statutory language is outdated, dating back to 1995, and improperly gives medical supervisory authority to a non-clinician. He said the change would align the statute with current practice and that the department, the Joint Legislative Committee’s chief operating officer, and the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification were all comfortable with the language. Committee members asked about the need for the change and confirmed the old supervisory language was no longer being meaningfully used. The chair closed the hearing on SB 197, noting there may be additional amendments before final action. The committee then heard Senate Bill 186, which would authorize the Joint Legislative Historical Committee to accept and display a portrait of former Senator Jeb Bradley in the State House. Max Taylor, speaking for Senator Rashardi, described Bradley’s long public service and urged the committee to move the bill. Members asked whether the portrait was completed, where it would be displayed, and how size and placement would be determined. Taylor said the portrait had not yet been commissioned but would be paid for by Bradley, and that the exact location had not been set. Committee members and staff noted that the Joint Historical Committee is already working on portrait placement and space issues, and that the bill may need to be coordinated with broader updates to the statutes governing portraits and memorials. The committee also heard Senate Bill 200, introduced by Senator Reardon, to allow the Joint Legislative Historical Committee to accept and hang a portrait of former Senator Sylvia Larson. Reardon and Donna Susi, who painted the portrait and had served as Larson’s chief of staff, gave strong testimony about Larson’s legislative record, leadership as Senate President, and bipartisan service. Members asked about the portrait’s status, size, and where it would be displayed; witnesses said the portrait was completed, framed, and currently stored in a box pending approval, and that the committee would decide placement. In the later work session, the chair used the two portrait bills to discuss broader problems in the statutes and the Joint Historical Committee’s responsibilities, including possible size limits, placement rules, and whether New Hampshire should adopt practices used in other states such as waiting periods or moratoriums on portraits. No votes were taken during the work session, but members discussed using the bills as vehicles for larger statutory cleanup.

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• Texas, Texas, Johnson, Johnson, Johnson, Casar, Jeff Casar, Jeff Case.
• May God continue to bless the United States of America.
• <02:41:10.479> States the Constitution of the United States the Constitution of the United
• notify the president of the United notify the president of the United States<03:01:14.920> that
• <05:38:48.000> States and Vice President of the United States and Vice President of the United

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It can be used for transportation as well as for heating, but in this case we're focusing primarily on
• It can be used for transportation as well as for heating, but in this case we're focusing primarily on
• <00:04:49.639> we're<00:04:49.919> focusing but in this case we're focusing but in
• And in many cases, they're not able to do that.
• or regions like Minnesota in the United or regions like Minnesota in the United States<00:38:09.319

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The aid would be raised from $200 to $424 per resident pupil unit in the first year of consolidation
• Laura Neelson, and I’m going to do my best because I’m just getting over the cold.
• Laura Neelson, and I’m going to do my best because I’m just getting over the cold.
• I don't think a lot of districts are doing this, but some are not just in this particular case.
• I don't think a lot of districts are doing this, but some are not just in this particular case.

Bills: HF827, HF1258, HF2387, HF2388, HF2534, HF2016

Keywords: education, school funding, consolidation aid, financial support, Minnesota Statutes, education finance, ice arena, school districts, cooperation agreement, equal sports opportunities, school milk program, nutrition, food waste, kindergarten, public schools, supplemental revenue, charter schools, funding, state appropriations, general education funding

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• example and that was not always the case example and that was not always the case in<03:23:09.720
• <03:45:57.600> States the Humane Society of the United States the Humane Society of the United
• <03:55:32.399> together quintessentially united together quintessentially united together
• There are plenty of cases that are suspect.
• that one there's several other cases that one there's several other cases where<04:41:37.120>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• case and narcotics investigations...
• case and narcotics investigations.
• So, you know, it was more of a case-by-case basis as opposed to painting with a wide brush based on where
• So, you know, it was more of a case-by-case basis as opposed to painting with a wide brush based on where
• Wright case that allowed for that was a Florida case. It was because we were ground zero.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Senator Donnell C. Childers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Officer Antonio Richardson as law enforcement officer of the day. A quorum was announced, the journal was approved, and the Speaker said the chamber would take up 11 budget conference reports, with debate and final votes on each report. The first report considered was HB 7031E, the tax package, followed by HB 501E, the state budget appropriations bill. On HB 7031E, Chair Duggan explained that the conference report included a range of tax reductions and tax-related changes, including sales tax holidays, property tax and homestead-related provisions, reductions in certain taxes and fees, and new exemptions or administrative clarifications. He said the package also added items such as sales tax relief for certain university construction projects, a tennis admissions exemption, and changes to agricultural property tax treatment, and that the amendment reduced state and local tax revenues by $272.2 million. Members questioned the bill about the child care tax credit reduction from three years to one, the homestead exemption provision for certain diplomats and foreign service personnel, the absence of gas tax relief and combined reporting, and the inclusion of firearm accessories and tennis tickets in sales tax holidays. After structured debate, the House adopted the conference report and passed HB 7031E by a vote of 88-11. The House then began the conference report on HB 501E, the $114.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which was described as below the prior year’s spending level and leaving more than $14 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs outlined major allocations across education, higher education, IT, health care, transportation and economic development, justice, state administration, and agriculture/natural resources. Highlights included increased FEFP funding and veteran teacher raises, full funding for Bright Futures, major IT modernization projects, Medicaid and behavioral health funding, transportation and local infrastructure spending, correctional and law enforcement investments, fire station and emergency response funding, and large environmental and water-quality appropriations. Members asked detailed questions about school voucher fraud oversight, scholarship funding, teacher raises, preeminence funding, ADAP changes, SNAP data tools and error rates, Medicaid rate changes, prison wastewater monitoring, and other budget items, but the transcript ends during the budget questions before final action on HB 501E is shown.

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• That could be the case, yes. And so if this biosimilar, if we were truly doing the net cost...
• I have a little bit of a cold. Thank you.
• That is quintuple dipping in the case of that example.
• That is quintuple dipping in the case of that example.
• I have patients that have foregone ...dipping in the case of that example.

Bills: HB591, HB765, HB826, HB870, HB938, HB1151, HB1162, HB1176, HB1196, HB1236, HB1241

Keywords: family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, liability insurance, coverage defenses, direct action, judgment enforcement, legal procedures, insurance referrals, compensation, non-licensed agents, consumer protection, insurance products, HB 870, Act 907, Louisiana insurance, health insurance, prescription drugs

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• and reopen those cases, but rather that the bill is prospective in nature.
• and reopen those cases, but rather that the bill is prospective in nature.
• Matt Hernan, waving in support, United Way of Florida, United Way Broward, United Way Miami.
• Matt Hernan, waving in support, United Way of Florida, United Way Broward, United Way, Miami.
• Is that on a cold day? I'll make the reference.

Bills: S0050, S0052, S0432, S0436, S0524, S0536, S0590, S0676

Keywords: veterans, treatment court, nonviolent felony, probation, mental health, places of worship, house of worship, church, mosque, synagogue, religious security, armed security, volunteer security, private security, security guard licensing, licensure exemption, Florida Statutes chapter 493, Class G license, Class C license, security services

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several criminal justice bills. SB 50 on Veterans Treatment Courts was amended to clarify that entry into the program requires approval of the state attorney and to make the bill prospective only. Supporters, including veterans advocates and crime survivors, argued the bill would expand access to treatment-focused diversion for veterans with nonviolent charges and service-related trauma. The committee adopted both amendments and reported the bill favorably. SB 52, which creates an exemption from security licensing requirements for unpaid armed volunteers providing security at places of worship, also drew support from law enforcement and faith leaders who said it would clarify a legal gray area for churches; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered SB 436 on felony battery and prison release reoffender enhancements. An amendment was adopted to align felony battery involving injury to law enforcement with the bill’s intent to address the disparity between battery on an officer and resisting with violence. Members discussed concerns about mandatory minimums and the scope of the enhancement, including how it might apply in cases involving older prior offenses or mental health crises, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably. SB 676, which creates graduated penalties for adults who involve minors in animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties for related conduct, was supported by animal welfare advocates and reported favorably and unanimously. Later, the committee approved SB 536 on criminal gang members after adopting an amendment clarifying the definition of gang-related conduct and requiring multiple criteria for gang membership. Members raised concerns about social media, neighborhood association, juvenile application, and overbroad labeling, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at gang-related criminal activity and recruitment, not innocent association. The committee also reported favorably SB 432 on controlled substances, which adds concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I and creates penalties for xylazine products that resemble candy or food and for trafficking in xylazine; SB 524, an FDLE bill updating duties related to medical examiners, training, and complaint service procedures; and SB 590, which tolls the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the crime is known to law enforcement. All of these bills were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after a final vote correction was entered for SB 524.

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• In many cases, this bureaucratic burden in H.R. 556 may cause entire units to be closed to hunting or
• In many cases, this bureaucratic burden in H.R. 556 may cause entire units to be closed to hunting or
• In many cases, this bureaucratic burden in H.R. 556 may cause entire units to be closed to hunting or
• In many cases, this bureaucratic burden in H.R. 556 may cause entire units to be closed to hunting or
• In many cases, this bureaucratic burden in H.R. 556 may cause entire units to be closed to hunting or

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And I think, as I'll argue in the handout on the cases, I've cited four cases, three Supreme Court cases
• And I think, as I'll argue in the handout on the cases, I've cited four cases, three Supreme Court cases
• And I think, as I'll argue in the handout on the cases, I've cited four cases, three Supreme Court cases
• And I think, as I'll argue in the handout on the cases, I've cited four cases, three Supreme Court cases
• I've cited four cases, three Supreme Court cases and one circuit court case that suggests that there

Bills: HF3298

Keywords: underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, 1183, house

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• Item 4E is P 24 005 of Springer Combined School Teacher Housing Construction Funding Request for 5 Units
• So, I think part of the approach for these five teacher housing units that we presented in front of the
• What we did is we provided a detailed breakdown of what the base costs for those units were going to
• The cost for the slab underneath the unit is intended.
• The house is cold.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for America, for
• For being one of the number one HBCUs in the entire United States of America. Thank you, TSU.
• Today, it is the largest organization of elected officials in the United States. in Texas, with over
• Speaker, members, I am so excited to welcome our ice cold brother. of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity to our

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• case and narcotics investigations.
• case and narcotics investigations.
• And do we have a safeguard to make sure that's the case?
• So, you know, it was more of a case-by-case basis as opposed to painting with a wide brush based on where
• Wainwright case that allowed for that was a Florida case. It was because we were ground zero.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Senator Don Childers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Officer Antonio Richardson as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber announced it would take up 11 budget conference committee reports, with no third-reading bills or special-order calendar items. Members were reminded that conference reports were subject to debate but not amendment, and that the required review periods had been satisfied. The first major action was on HB 7031E, the tax package. Representative Duggan explained that the conference report included a mix of retained, modified, and new tax provisions, including sales tax holidays, property tax and homestead-related changes, reductions in certain gaming and carbon-related taxes, changes to child care and documentary stamp tax credits, a new refund process for public works construction tax paid by universities and colleges, and other tax administration changes. Debate focused on the bill’s consumer impact, the reduction of the child tax credit from three years to one, the inclusion of firearm accessories in a sales tax holiday, the absence of gas tax relief and combined reporting, and the homestead exemption provision for certain deployed diplomatic and foreign service personnel. Critics argued the package favored niche or corporate interests over broad affordability relief, while supporters said it provided targeted tax relief and reflected conference negotiations. The House adopted the conference report and passed HB 7031E by a vote of 88-11. The House then began presenting the conference report for HB 501E, the state budget, which totaled $114.5 billion for fiscal year 2026-27 and was described as below the prior year’s spending level while maintaining reserves. Subcommittee chairs outlined major budget areas: pre-K-12 funding included an increase in FEFP, salary increases for veteran teachers, stabilization funding, and support for declining enrollment; higher education included full Bright Futures funding, workforce programs, college operating support, university initiatives, and school guardian expansion; IT funding focused on Palm, ACCESS, APD’s I-Connect replacement, corrections systems, emergency management systems, and cybersecurity grants; health care funding covered Medicaid, nursing home rates, waiver provider increases, ADAP funding and restructuring, child welfare, and behavioral health; transportation and economic development included housing, cultural grants, jobs and rural infrastructure, Visit Florida, Space Florida, highway patrol equipment, and local transportation projects; justice funding included correctional construction, juvenile justice facilities, law enforcement grants, and clerk and due process reimbursements; state administration included fire stations, constrained counties, building maintenance, and Safe Florida Home; and agriculture/natural resources funding emphasized Everglades restoration, water quality, land acquisition, Florida Forever, state parks, and citrus research. Members then began questioning the budget details, including school voucher accountability, school funding formulas, public defender parity, prison technology, wastewater monitoring in prisons, ADAP policy, SNAP fraud controls and AI-assisted verification, Florida Forever funding, school lunch funding, and coral reef restoration. No final vote on HB 501E appears in the transcript excerpt.

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• down to the states, and this is how the state of Oklahoma has chosen to Send that information to the United
• You're also in the heat of a Cold War.
• Well, that is the case if we don't pass and develop a regulatory framework, which is what I'm looking
• talking a lot about reform around property taxes, whether it be real estate or equipment, whatever the case
• streams, conducting stakeholder engagements, and drafting a transitionary plan to maintain and, in case

Bills: HR1038, HB3263, HB3127, HB2997, HB3115, HB2123, HB3587, HB3028, HB2035, HB3369, HB3620, HB3621, HB3622, HB3624, HB3175, HB3173, HB3178, HB1979, HB4476

Keywords: Oklahoma Youth Expo, OYE, 4-H, FFA, agriculture, agricultural education, youth expo, livestock show, junior livestock, scholarships, youth leadership, Oklahoma City, rural communities, ag mechanics, engineering contest, farm youth, student recognition, ceremonial resolution, house resolution, livestock competition

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• I pledge algiance to the flag of the United algiance to the flag of the United algiance to the flag of
• the United States of Thank you, John Parker.
• States where the pharmacy the United States where the pharmacy the United States where the pharmacy
• and care that the people away, service and care that the people of Alabama and the people of the United
• of Alabama and the people of the United of Alabama and the people of the United States States States

Bills: SCR 13, SCR 24, SB 1, SB 12, SB 15, SB 17, SB 24, SB 57, SB 65, SB 213, SB 371, SB 372, SB 378, SB 379, SB 388, SB 400, SB 402, SB 427, SB 495, SB 499, SB 502, SB 509, SB 535, SB 583, SB 610, SB 621, SB 650, SB 706, SB 740, SB 840, SB 854, SB 856, SB 875, SB 893, SB 918, SB 925, SB 974, SB 995, SB 1006, SB 1018, SB 1025, SB 1061, SB 1073, SB 1106, SB 1121, SB 1194, SB 1252, SB 1253, SB 1268, SB 1300, SB 1343, SB 1362, SB 1447, SJR 36, SJR 12, SJR 57, SCR 25, SCR 22, SCR 12, SCR 24, SCR 8, SB 565, SB 372, SB 765, SB 62, SB 666, SB 707, SB 888, SB 687, SB 847, SB 1248, SB 740, SB 14, SB 1006, SB 504, SB 925, SB 1121, SB 995, SB 857, SB 305, SB 296, SB 284, SB 815, SB 1379, SB 1300, SB 1497, SB 1499, SB 1498, SB 1061, SB 65, SB 241, SB 304, SB 402, SB 499, SB 621, SB 974, SB 1023, SB 1024, SB 1025, SB 1106, SB 686, SB 112, SB 371, SB 204, SB 400, SB 609, SB 1447, SB 670, SB 502, SB 427, SB 850, SB 854, SB 413, SB 1555, SB 1362, SB 1346, SB 1033, SB 1220, SB 1073, SB 810, SB 987, SB 1539, SB 893, SB 447, SB 875, SB 406, SB 509, SB 985, SB 965, SB 1119, SB 1505, SB 24, SB 57, SB 1194, SB 1253, SB 1215, SB 1532, SB 1268, SB 1302, SB 856, SB 650, SB 583, SB 673, SB 840, SB 213, SB 681, SB 1172, SB 1252, SB 378, SB 610, SB 918, SB 1343, SB 608, SB 487, SB 955, SB 957, SB 988, SB 990, SB 1019, SB 1021, SB 1120, SB 251, SB 958, SB 535, SB 761, SB 1, SB 541, SB 315, SB 379, SB 1018, SB 1737, SB 266, SB 1415, SB 57, SB 499, SB 974, SB 1025, SB 1061, SB 1268, SR 302, SR 303, SR 304, SR 305, SB 30, SB 1333, SB 1666, SB 30, SB 1333, SB 1666

Keywords: water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, Texas, Israel, trade, investment, partnership, economic ties, technological innovation, bilateral relations, appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare

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• And the reason I'm asking is that in so many cases these days, and I know cases get cold.
• cases<00:39:51.680> get<00:39:51.920> cold.
• get cold.
• I think we all I know cases get cold.
• You know, I know they catalog everything, and as I mentioned, cold cases and things of that nature.

Keywords: 1136, house, all