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• I ask the committee to vote do pass on HB 120. Thank you. Thank you.
• I ask the committee vote do pass on HB-120. Thank you. Thank you.
• And I hope that's on the committee substitute. It's 19.25.
• So the Senate Rules Committee is the one standing committee that can meet in the interim.
• So the Senate Rules Committee is the one standing committee that can meet in the interim.

Bills: HJR6 , HJR7 , HB120 , HB60 , HB151 , HR1 , HM13 , SB40 , SB104

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, legislative session, even-numbered years, New Mexico Constitution, student behavior, physical restraint, seclusion, public schools, training, de-escalation, student safety, behavior interventions, criminal offenses, peace officer, Victims of Crime Act, law enforcement

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• I've talked to a couple of people on this committee about that.
• I'm— Come on up, Noah. Noah, you have one minute. Aloha, Chair and to the rest of the committee.
• Come on up there. Come on up there. Mr. Chairman and committee members, my name is Ann Thompson.
• I commend the chairman when he works on a bill. He has plenty of officers in this committee.
• We have one more speaker, Barbara Bluster. Hello, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee.

Bills: HB2076 , HB2135 , HB2175 , HB2186 , HB2223 , HB2345 , HB2364 , HB2417 , HB2440 , HB2666 , HB2763 , HCR2043

Committees: House Judiciary , House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Keywords: school safety, employee training, firearm certification, crisis response, school policies, reimbursement fund, local law enforcement, HB2135, Arizona, civil liability, private right of action, DEI, diversity equity and inclusion, critical race theory, anti-racism, race stereotyping, sex stereotyping, race scapegoating, sex scapegoating, gender identity

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• Good afternoon, and welcome to the Committee on Housing for the Hawaii State Senate.
• The Committee on Housing is now back for decision-making.
• </c><00:40:40.560><c> The</c><00:40:40.800><c> committee</c><00:40:41.040><c> on</c><00:40:41.200><c>
• The committee on housing Good afternoon.
• The committee on housing is<00:40:41.760><c> now</c><00:40:41.920><c> back</c><00:40:42.160><c> for</

Bills: SB2060 , SB2063 , SB2062 , SB2069 , SB2070

Committee: Senate Housing

Keywords: rental housing revolving fund, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, mixed-income housing, mixed-income rental project, affordable housing, low-income housing, housing finance, housing development, preservation, rehabilitation, pre-development, construction financing, equity investment, credit enhancement, collateral, gap financing, area median income, AMI, perpetual affordability

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• So I'm proud to take that on along with this committee.
• So I'm going to be a no today in committee with the right to change my mind on the floor.
• I'm happy to get back to the committee on that.
• These lived experiences, and I think the non-health care providers on this committee are getting some
• Madam Chair, members of the committee, I'd like to make one comment.

Bills: HB2049 , HB2050 , HB2051 , HB2072 , HB2082 , HB2085 , HB2177 , HB2178 , HB2179 , HB2183 , HB2195

Committees: House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference

Keywords: radiation therapy, particle accelerator, critical access hospitals, patient care, rural healthcare, radiologic technologist, radiologist assistant, radiology, imaging, x-ray, diagnostic x-ray, fluoroscopy, mammography, computed tomography, CT technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, bone densitometry, radiation safety, radiation licensing, scope of practice

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• House Committee on Insurance will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Dean. Here. Beall.
• I ask the members of this committee to vote no on this legislation. Thank you for your time.
• The habitual question asker in this committee. So one follow-up question.
• Hi, committee members, I am Dr. Susana Carranza testifying on my own behalf against House Bill 778.
• There's no one on this committee that is going to... ...that's trying to do any of the things you've

Bills: HB778 , HB 1266 , HB1576 , HB2213 , HB2517 , HB2518 , HB2841 , HB3306 , HB3320 , HB3388 , HB3508 , HB3520 , HB3689

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: credentialing, healthcare, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, managed care, hurricane, windstorm, loss mitigation, grants, insurance discounts, property retrofitting, insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, board composition, coastal counties, property insurance, taxation, Texas FAIR Plan Association, premium taxes, maintenance taxes

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• The House Committee on Insurance will come to order. The clerk will call the roll.
• We are one state.
• We are working on a committee substitute that will address more changes, working with all the stakeholders
• Hold on one second, we got some gremlins in the computer up here.
• I do anticipate working on a Committee substitute language to include electric co-ops, and I'm happy

Bills: HB778 , HB 1266 , HB1576 , HB2213 , HB2517 , HB2518 , HB2841 , HB3306 , HB3320 , HB3388 , HB3508 , HB3520 , HB3689

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: credentialing, healthcare, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, managed care, hurricane, windstorm, loss mitigation, grants, insurance discounts, property retrofitting, insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, board composition, coastal counties, property insurance, taxation, Texas FAIR Plan Association, premium taxes, maintenance taxes

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• 2 3 The Committee on Public Health will come to order. The clerk will call the roll.
• I guess this is our third meeting of the Committee on Public Health. Happy Monday morning to you.
• And on this committee, I've only been on this committee for a short time, but I see we've got nothing
• We will probably be still doing a committee set. Okay, hang on. Thank you for that.
• The committee substitute that you mentioned fixes a drafting error we had... practice of medicine on

Bills: HB713 , HB827 , HB932 , HB499 , HB510 , HB163 , HB296 , HB879 , HB913 , HB163 , HB296

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: healthcare, maternal health, reporting requirements, Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, health provider immunity, workplace violence, nurses, grant program, healthcare facilities, safety measures, safety, nursing, grants, healthcare safety, verbal abuse, physical abuse, nurse empowerment, occupational therapy, licensure, interstate practice

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• the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security until July 31st within which time to make its final
• Have come here by the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, S-2912, S-2793.
• the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security until July 31st, the time within which to make
• the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security until July 31st, the time within which to make
• the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security until July 31st, the time within which to make

Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial items and several unanimous or voice votes, including adoption of a resolution congratulating Grant Marshall on earning Eagle Scout. It then enacted two bills: a sick leave bank for a Department of Correction employee and a measure directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a police officer applicant. The chamber also handled a communication from Senator Rush stating he would have voted yes on S. 3014 while on Navy training, and it printed that statement in the journal. The Senate next considered multiple local bills and committee reports, including third-reading and engrossment votes for a Rutland recall elections bill, a Boxford liquor license extension bill, and another Boston police age-waiver bill. It also adopted several extension orders for the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Committee on Health Care Financing, with senators explaining that some matters were late files or required additional stakeholder input, hearings, or coordination with larger bills. Most of these procedural motions were adopted by voice vote after brief debate. A major portion of the session focused on H. 2145, designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, which passed to be engrossed by roll call, 38-0. Senator Feeney gave an emotional floor speech describing the bill as a way to create space for awareness and support for families experiencing pregnancy loss. The Senate then adopted a resolution recognizing March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month, with Senators Kennedy and others highlighting the need for greater awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis. The chamber then took up the omnibus “Pets Act,” S. 3014, which combined several animal welfare measures. Senators Montigny, O’Connor, Todd, Rauch, and Payano spoke in support of provisions banning retail sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits from pet shops, strengthening animal cruelty enforcement, expanding protections for pets in housing, and prohibiting breed discrimination in certain housing and insurance contexts. Senator Keenan offered amendments on renter insurance, nuisance/quiet enjoyment, and property damage; one nuisance-related amendment was adopted, while the insurance and property-damage amendments were rejected. Senator Tarr’s amendment on research animals was adopted, as were amendments expanding animal welfare standards and, after negotiation, a compromise amendment broadening tethering protections to all domestic animals and directing related funds to the homeless animal fund. The Ways and Means amendment was then adopted as amended, the bill was ordered to a third reading, and the Senate began a roll-call vote on engrossment when the transcript ended.

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• He completed his internal medicine residency at OU and went on to complete a pulmonary care fellowship
• The Lady Tigers rode to the title with a marathon six-inning 1-0 win over Piccola, tying one of the longest
• the culture of dedication and support that helped shape this team's success, a legacy built not just on
• talent but on hard work, leadership, and tiger pride.
• Members of the HHS committee, we will convene at 1400, that's in 10 minutes.

Bills: SB1423 , SB1426 , SB1502 , SB1377 , SB1983 , SB1466 , SB1645 , SB1647 , SB1847 , SB1565 , SB1562 , SB1329 , SB1383 , SB1833 , SB1555 , SB1344 , SB1839 , SB1280 , SB1832 , SB2001 , SB1405 , SB2143 , SB1989 , SB1393 , SB1392 , SB1395 , SB1400 , SB1220 , SB1516 , SB1239 , SB1531 , SB1349 , SB1221 , SB1538 , SB1309 , SB1434 , SB2108 , SB2121 , SB2171 , SB2061 , SB2112 , SB2138

Keywords: Oklahoma Hospital Advisory Council, hospital licensure, public health, State Department of Health, State Board of Health, hospital regulations, healthcare regulation, hospital standards, hospital construction, hospital operations, stroke care, stroke system, emergency medical services, EMS transport, psychiatric treatment, chemical dependency treatment, substance use disorder, drug storage, pharmacy, quality indicators

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• Quote, requests by Department of Homeland Security officials for...
• Quote, requests by Department of Homeland Security officials for information regarding an individual
• Just to repeat that: requests by Department of Homeland Security officials for information regarding
• is appointed, there shall be a temporary committee on rules to consist of nine members, two of whom
• Clerk: Today I have appointed the following members to the temporary Senate Committee on Rules: Joan

Summary: The Senate met briefly, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by remarks from a senator from Worcester and Hampshire criticizing state immigration and court policies. He argued that Massachusetts has not done enough to prevent dangerous individuals from being released or entering the Commonwealth, cited several criminal cases involving immigrants, and urged changes to state law and court practices regarding federal immigration detainers and information-sharing. The chamber then took up an order from the senator from Middlesex and Norfolk establishing a temporary Senate Committee on Rules until a permanent committee is appointed. The order created a nine-member committee, with two minority appointments, and a subcommittee to handle matters referred to it, including issues related to Chapter 250 of the Acts of 2024. The Senate suspended the rules, adopted the order, and printed related communications from the Senate President and minority leader announcing committee appointments. Finally, the senator from Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth offered an adjournment order setting the Senate’s next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The order was adopted, and the Senate adjourned accordingly.

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• Mic check, one, two, three, mic check. One, two, three, mic check. Thank you.
• And most of all, as we lean on and learn from you.
• One state, under God, one indivisible. God is good.
• He was one One of the people I was looking most forward to working with.
• Behind me on the dais we have General Joe E.

Bills: HR34 , HR36 , HR38 , HR39 , HR41 , HR42 , HR43 , HR67 , HR68 , HR73 , HR77 , HR81 , HR104 , HR166 , HR201 , HR202 , HR223 , HR226 , HR233 , HR234 , HR246 , HR264 , HR266 , HR268 , HR271 , HR280 , HR282 , HR286 , HR291 , HR292 , HR296 , HR298 , HR319 , HR326 , HR329 , HR348 , HR354 , HR373 , HR376 , HR381 , HR385 , HR386 , HR387 , HR391 , HR394 , HR395 , HR396 , HR399 , HR400 , HR402 , HR403 , HR404 , HR408 , HR409 , HR410 , HR413 , HR414 , HR417 , HR418 , HR419 , HR422 , HR424 , HR429 , HR435 , HR439 , HR440 , HR22 , HR88 , HR94 , HR136 , HR194 , HR231 , HR302 , HR397 , HR416 , HR420 , HR421 , HR423 , HR430 , HR431

Keywords: Ramadan, Islam, Muslim community, spiritual observance, cultural recognition, Eid al-Fitr, celebration, Texas legislation, Mother's Day, family, women, honor, Father's Day, gratefulness, recognition, Diwali, festival of lights, Hinduism, unity, Veterans Day

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• And one other change: it now allows the use of partial Social Security numbers to also try to assess
• They also were provided by Congress at one point election security funding. That is ongoing.
• It directs the Department of Homeland Security to create what's called a state citizenship list.
• Just to throw myself on the mercy of the committee, there are 61 cases.
• Just to throw myself on the mercy of the committee, there are 61 cases.

Summary: The House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee held a virtual work session focused first on federal actions affecting elections. A representative from NCSL reviewed recent U.S. Supreme Court and pending cases, including a redistricting/Voting Rights Act case and a case on whether mailed ballots received after Election Day can be counted. She also discussed a Trump executive order directing USPS to draft mail-ballot rules, the federal SAVE system’s expanded use for voter list maintenance, DOJ requests for unredacted voter rolls, and reduced federal election-security support. Committee members asked about proof of citizenship requirements, whether DOJ requests are compulsory, and how federal election funding and grants may be changing. The Attorney General’s Office then described Washington’s litigation challenging two election-related executive orders and DOJ’s lawsuit seeking unredacted voter registration lists. State lawyers said courts have already enjoined parts of the executive orders, including documentary proof-of-citizenship requirements and voting-system changes, and have upheld Washington’s ballot-receipt deadlines so far. They said DOJ’s voter-roll demands have been rejected by multiple courts and that Washington’s position is that state law limits disclosure of sensitive voter data. Members asked about the legal basis for DOJ’s requests, the risk of immigration-enforcement use, and whether attestation on registration forms counts as proof of citizenship; the office said it does under state law and that no evidence of mass voter-fraud problems in Washington has been shown. Deputy Attorney General Todd Bowers then gave a broader overview of the Attorney General’s federal litigation, saying Washington has filed 61 cases since January 2025, often with other states, and has had notable success obtaining preliminary injunctions and favorable summary judgments. He highlighted cases involving election rules, environmental and energy disputes, public health funding, student loans, housing, and data privacy, and said many challenges involve executive-branch conditions added to congressionally appropriated funds. He also described a growing number of federal audits and inquiries directed at state agencies. Finally, Office of Equity Director Megan Matthews discussed how federal actions are affecting state and local equity work, community organizations, and public confidence. She said the office is coordinating more closely with the Attorney General, governor’s office, other agencies, and local governments through the immigration subcabinet, while also working on data privacy, Keep Washington Working compliance, and community outreach. Committee members asked about the office’s human-trafficking work and how it is encouraging agency compliance; Matthews said the focus is on clearer guidance, technical support, and consistent expectations across agencies. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• of the Department of Homeland parts of the Department of Homeland Security<00:11:07.360><c> that</c>
• </c><00:14:56.959><c> on</c> recommended by the Committee on recommended by the Committee on Judiciary
• <00:21:16.880><c> Security</c> Homeland Security Homeland Security lie<00:21:19.520><c> them</c><00:21
• </c><00:54:12.720><c> Security</c><00:54:13.040><c> say</c> And then ICE and Homeland Security say And
• So Medicare, or Social Security, excuse me, Social Security is number one.

Bills: SB4138 , HB4638

Keywords: SB4138, S. 4138, Public Law 119-80, Captain Cody Khork, Cody Khork, United States Army, Army promotion, posthumous promotion, honorary promotion, major, military honors, veterans, memorial recognition, 10 U.S.C. 1563a, notice requirement waiver, Congressional tribute

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• </c> Homeland Security and the Forensics Homeland Security and the Forensics Laboratory.<00:36:57.880
• I met with the directors of MBN and MBI and Homeland Security, and they were originally thinking maybe
• </c><00:41:23.240><c> of</c> Homeland Security, and the Bureau of Homeland Security, and the Bureau of
• management software<00:42:23.800><c> and</c><00:42:23.920><c> Homeland</c><00:42:24.280><c> Security<
• /c><00:42:24.680><c> might</c> software and Homeland Security might software and Homeland Security might

Committee: Joint Judiciary, Division B

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• Thank you very much for coming to the greatest show on earth, the Assembly Standing Committee on Public
• Thank you, Jim Lindbergh, on behalf of the Friends Committee on Legislation of California, in opposition
• serving on the committee. ...years, I think actually longer than any Democrat currently serving on the
• They're essential homeland security partners.
• The Department of Homeland Security...

Committee: House Public Safety

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• Do we have any questions on C1A? Seeing no questions, what's the will of the committee?
• Any questions on D2? All right, seeing no questions. What's the will of the committee?
• They have a grant from the Department of Homeland Security for the National Preparedness.
• They have another grant from the Department of Homeland Security for a construction project on their
• This is another Homeland Security grant for the National Preparedness Goal.

Committee: All ALC-PEER

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• Does anybody else on the committee have any questions before we can get into those?
• of Public Safety, I sit on the Homeland Security Executive Committee, which is under the Council of
• Secretary's office and through VDEM, we sit in partnership on that committee and address issues from
• of Public Safety, I sit on the Homeland Security Executive Committee, which is under the Council of
• And so ICE and Homeland Security are able to see if anybody that's on their list has been detained, right

Committee: House Public Safety

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• committee on Homeland security, public safety investments affairs HB 13 53 by gear and relating to international
• The Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs, HB 1372 by Raymond relating to
• on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs.
• on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans Affairs.
• for the Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs.

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• This is the Committee on Hawaiian Affairs and the joint hearing with the Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental
• continued as staff on that committee, if you will.
• continued as staff on that committee, if you will.
• continued as staff on that committee, if you will.
• </c><00:27:35.679><c> Military</c> Committee on Public Safety and Military Committee on Public Safety

Committee: Senate Hawaiian Affairs

Summary: The committees first heard Senate Bill 151 relating to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and geothermal development on Hawaiian homelands. DHHL and Ulupono Initiative testified in strong support, saying the measure would help advance clean energy goals, create economic opportunities, and support DHHL’s mission. Fine Electric also supported the bill. Several members of the public testified in opposition, raising concerns about consultation with beneficiaries, water impacts, land issues, and the scale of the proposed spending. In response to questions, DHHL staff explained slimhole drilling, the permitting distinctions between water exploration and geothermal exploration, and said prior studies and geophysical testing had been done. The chair then recommended passage with amendments, including SMA technical amendments, a directive to establish a permitted interaction group to study geothermal options, removal of the appropriation language, and a new effective date. The committees adopted the recommendation and passed SB 151 with amendments, with one senator voting no and several excused. The joint committees then took up Senate Bill 371 on property damage to critical infrastructure facilities. The Department of the Attorney General supported the bill with amendments, recommending broader critical infrastructure language to cover systems such as transportation, gas, power, water, and oil, and suggesting additional changes to improve prosecution. Utility and other supporters also testified in favor. The chairs proposed adopting the AG’s amendments except one, and further expanding the bill to make manslaughter explicit when a death results from disruption of critical infrastructure, and to add water as a covered infrastructure category. The committees adopted the amended recommendation and passed SB 371 with amendments. Finally, the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee heard Senate Bill 585 on special purpose revenue bonds for Bana Pacific. The Attorney General noted a possible issue with the company’s entity status and the bill title, but Bana Pacific stated it was in the process of converting from an LLC to a corporation and was satisfied with the title. The State Energy Office supported the concept, and Bana Pacific described the project as an integrated biogas and green hydrogen facility that would support energy security, create jobs, and reduce emissions. The committee then moved on to Senate Bill 964 on waste-to-energy, where the State Energy Office offered supportive comments but many testifiers opposed the measure, arguing incineration is costly, polluting, and inferior to recycling. Written testimony showed more opposition than support, and public testimony focused on environmental and cost concerns.

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• about this a couple times on this committee.
• </c> the committee acts on its adoption? the committee acts on its adoption?
• </c><01:27:34.159><c> on</c> be re-referred to the Committee on be re-referred to the Committee on Public
• </c><01:28:14.239><c> on</c> be re-referred to the Committee on be re-referred to the Committee on Environment
• </c><01:37:22.560><c> on</c> re-referred to the committee on re-referred to the committee on environment

Bills: HF3579 , HF3549 , HF3548 , HF4388 , HF3566

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: eggs, donation, quality assurance, food assistance, charitable programs, agriculture, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, rotational grazing, grazing management, livestock, pasture management, soil health, erosion control