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• HB1 is nearly identical to TxDOT's legislative appropriation request, and for this we're extremely appreciative
• Try to find out which system works better because I don't have any proof one way or another but I hear

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• funding that they can receive up front, where they can affect the removal before they have to show proof
• So in many, many cases, that's identical.

Summary: The subcommittee received an overview from FWC Deputy Director in Law Enforcement Lt. Col. Rob Rowe on boating safety, derelict vessels, and marine debris. On boating safety, he said FWC uses inspections, BUI enforcement, public education campaigns, boater education courses, warnings, and citations to reduce accidents and fatalities. Members asked about probable cause for stops, geofenced safety messages, boating education age requirements, and common violations such as life jacket issues. Rowe said most stops are based on probable cause, the education requirement currently applies to those born after Jan. 1, 1988, and FWC is considering whether broader education requirements would improve safety. The committee then focused heavily on derelict vessels. Rowe explained the legal definition of a derelict vessel, the at-risk and nuisance vessel tools used to intervene earlier, and the V-TIP voluntary turn-in program. He described the removal process, including owner notification, a 21-day administrative hearing period, contractor selection, and disposal/recycling, and said FWC works with local governments, emergency management, and sometimes the Coast Guard on larger pollution-related cases. Members asked about timelines, costs, salvage rules, title issues, and jurisdictional differences between state, county, city, and federal authorities. Rowe said the agency has added staff and grant tools, but continued funding remains important, and he noted that local governments can also use ordinances to address floating structures, liveaboards, anchoring, and storm-related risks. On marine debris, Rowe said FWC works with DEP, FDACS, NOAA, the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, local governments, and volunteers to remove debris ranging from plastics to storm-damaged fishing gear and derelict vessels. He said hurricane events greatly increase debris and derelict vessel removals, and the agency is updating the Florida Marine Debris Reduction Plan with partners. The meeting ended after members and the vice chair emphasized local tools such as mooring fields and pumpout enforcement, and the subcommittee adjourned without taking any formal vote or action beyond rising without objection.

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• We help people engage in meaningful activities that are important to their health, identity, and overall
• But as far as actual definitive proof that this helps, we do not have it. Thank you, Mr.

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• We call our students 'Anders' because their primary identity is not just as a student.
• a lot of us, with the history of boarding schools and Western education that sought to strip our identity
• a lot of us, with the history of boarding schools and Western education that sought to strip our identity
• relationship with education. of boarding schools and Western education that sought to strip our identity
• higher education to accept an existing IEP or 504 plan which documents the disability of the student as proof

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Is this identical to what passed in this chamber last year?
• We are not changing the burden of proof.
• <01:08:18.080> We<01:08:18.239> are changing the burden of proof.
• We are changing the burden of proof.
• convicted by proof beyond a reasonable<01:28:01.600> doubt.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• AB 2 does not change California's underlying law or the burden of proof required in court.
• Here, I'm honored and proud to carry the identical bill in the Senate, which is now pending before the
• public and I didn't want to be, I don't want to be verifying my age to everybody all the time or my identity

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• But meanwhile, you have a very strong cultural identity.
• very very strong um cultural identity. very very strong um cultural identity.
• What's the logo, the visual identity, and then what's the digital infrastructure look like?
• What's the logo, the visual identity, and then what's the digital infrastructure look like?
• What's the logo, the visual identity, and then what's the digital infrastructure look like?

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:58 Putting Young Kentuckians to Work: First Year Update 00:04:06 Kentucky Talent Attraction Initiative 00:21:59 Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership 00:57:15, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the October minutes, and heard first a progress report on the state-funded “Putting Young Kentuckians to Work” initiative. Workforce leaders from Cumberland Workforce Development Board and Kentucky Works said the HB 1 funding has allowed them to contract with all 10 workforce boards and build new pipelines with high schools, area technology centers, school districts, and community and technical colleges. They reported an end-of-year goal of 3,600 job placements, with 218 placements reported as of October 2025 and enrollment numbers continuing to rise. Testimony emphasized that the program is aimed at disconnected youth and high school seniors, that federal WIOA funds are too limited to support this work alone, and that the flexible state funding has enabled short-term training and placements in fields such as welding, CDL, and CNA. Members asked about barriers to implementation, wage levels, and services for students with disabilities; presenters said the main challenge was building school relationships and that wage growth should improve as students gain more skills and credentials. The committee then received an update on the Kentucky Talent Attraction Initiative. Representatives from Greater Louisville Inc. and Commerce Lexington explained that the General Assembly previously provided $250,000 for a consultant to develop a statewide talent attraction and retention strategy, and that more than 13 organizations across the state support the effort. Development Counsellors International described its research process, including statewide stakeholder engagement, and said the goal is to create a Kentucky talent value proposition that combines job opportunities with quality-of-place messaging. They reported that Kentucky faces a shrinking labor force and a projected national worker shortfall, while internal research found 47% of working-age respondents could consider leaving the state within two years because they are not confident in career opportunities. At the same time, they said 96% of surveyed higher education students would stay if offered a full-time job, and 72% of employers expect to expand staffing in the next two years. The presenters said they are moving from research into messaging and an action plan, and that the strategy should be customized and measurable rather than one-size-fits-all.

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• Essentially, these bills are almost identical.
• 00:04:01.560> almost essentially these bills are almost essentially these bills are almost identical
• > the<00:04:04.239> the<00:04:04.480> main<00:04:04.840> substantive identical
• uh the the main substantive identical uh the the main substantive difference<00:04:05.959> is
• it, enters into a lump sum settlement without ever having received a weekly benefit, the burden of proof

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 2 provisions affecting the New Hampshire Retirement System, focusing on Group 2/Tier B retirement changes in pages 25 through 39 of the bill. NHRS Executive Director Jan Goodwin and deputy chief counsel Mark Kavanaugh explained that the 2025 bill is largely similar to prior versions and to HB 727, with the main difference being that the 2025 version does not include the earlier increase in the maximum benefit. They also said the fiscal note for HB 2 is based on earlier actuarial work and that an updated valuation was expected later in the week. A major topic was whether the bill accidentally removed an anti-spiking or special-duty compensation limit. NHRS said the omission appears to be a scrivener’s error caused by moving language between Group 1 and Group 2 definitions, and they planned to flag it in the fiscal note. Members also reviewed the bill’s intent to restore Tier B members to pre-2011 benefit rules, including changes to earnable compensation, average final compensation, and the comp-over-base rule. Some members questioned whether restoring those older rules was appropriate, arguing the 2011 changes were meant to curb pension spiking and that undoing them could be problematic. The committee also discussed the bill’s cost and funding assumptions. NHRS said the 2025 bill would reduce unfunded actuarial liability by about $98.2 million and would have a more favorable effect than the 2023 version, while employer contribution impacts would remain relatively small. Members noted the bill assumes annual appropriations of $27.5 million for 10 years, but House Bill 1 currently provides only $5 million in the first year, and NHRS had not yet analyzed the effect of that shortfall. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the discussion was informational and focused on clarifying the bill’s language, intent, and fiscal impact.

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• And finally, my question on credible evidence, and this is why I'm concerned about the proof issue, is
• And finally, my question on credible evidence, and this is why I'm concerned about the proof issue, is
• And the proof was that this person has been deemed a trafficked person and that during that period of
• >> And<01:45:01.680> the<01:45:01.880> proof<01:45:02.400> was<01:45:02.600
• was that this person has >> And the proof was that this person has been<01:45:03.960> deemed

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 4 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with an invocation by Reverend Austin Warren of Alcorn State University, and then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The chamber also heard a series of guest introductions, including representatives from the Council of State Governments, local visitors, students from Tupelo High School and First Presbyterian Day School, a doctor of the day, family members honoring a fallen highway patrol officer, forestry groups, and other guests in the galleries. The Senate then took up several calendar items. It passed House Bill 1648, the budget transfer bill, after a strike-all amendment and use of the morning roll call. It also advanced House Bill 1230 on distinctive motor vehicle tags and House Bill 1330 on local option alcoholic beverage control/resort area definitions, both with strike-all amendments and morning roll call passage. House Bill 750, the SMART Act extending a tax credit program that supports research partnerships between businesses and higher education institutions, was also passed by morning roll call. Later, House Bill 1761 relating to festival wine permits was amended with a strike-all and passed, and Senate Bill 3230 was taken up under suspension of the rules and passed to authorize Greenwood Leflore Hospital’s board to seek Chapter 9 debt relief. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 52 recognizing Mississippi Alpha Network/Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on its 55th anniversary, and Senate Resolution 32 commending the Simpson Academy Lady Cougars softball team and Coach Matt Harrison for winning the MAIS 4A Division 1 State Softball Championship. Representatives of both groups addressed the Senate briefly, emphasizing service, community involvement, and the teams’ accomplishments. The Senate granted immediate release for the hospital bill and continued to pass or retain several other items on the calendar. Near the end of the transcript, the Senate began consideration of House Bill 1577 on false child abuse reports. Senator Fillingane explained a strike-all amendment that would make knowingly false reports a misdemeanor, with penalties including fines, jail time, and restitution, while preserving protections for good-faith reporting. Senators Seymour and Hopson asked questions about the bill’s criminal classification and burden of proof, and discussion was underway when the transcript ended.

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• proofing.
• We want child proof packaging. We want age restrictions.
• Texas laws are comprehensive and align with federal law, adding age and child proof.
• Policy based on science and public demand that means testing age limits proper labeling, child-proof
• If your issue is THC, address the forms of THC. proof of intelligent design on earth.

Bills: HB 28, SB 3

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, HB28, public testimony, committee decorum, bill substitute, legislative process

Summary: The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.

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• Representative Cross, correct, by putting the identity-based disclosure into statute.
• And so I think there are harms that could be had with this identity. Further questions?
• Correct, by putting the identity-based disclosure into statute.
• Do people get attacked for their identity when they're running for office?
• I have been told just a lot of terrible things based on my identity.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then moved into returning messages from the Senate. Early action focused on CS/CS/HB 1503 on computer science education and certification, which would add computer science and artificial intelligence content in high school and create a K-12 teacher certificate program; after adopting a House amendment restoring certificate language and adjusting implementation timing, the House concurred in the Senate amendment and passed the bill 105-0. The chamber then took up CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity, adopting a House amendment to allow local governments to buy into the cyber grant program and add a five-year sunset, then concurring in the Senate amendment shifting grant administration back to the Florida Digital Service; the bill passed 104-1. The House refused to concur in Senate amendments to CS/HB 351 on concurrent legislative jurisdiction over U.S. military installations and HB 6011 on reporting gifts or honoraria, sending both back to the Senate. It also refused to concur in the Senate amendment to CS/HB 851 on professional learning for instructional and school administrative personnel, saying the Senate version expanded the bill beyond its original autism-focused scope. After a recess, the House unveiled Speaker Daniel Perez’s portrait and heard extended remarks praising his leadership, institutional reforms, and the work of House staff and members. In the second returning-message list, the House debated CS/CS/HB 1471 on systems of law and terrorist organizations. The Senate amendment clarified the definition of “promote,” refined notice and timeline provisions for terrorist organization designations, and kept references to Sharia law as an example in the foreign religious law section. Supporters argued the bill was aimed at conduct beyond speech and was intended to protect the Constitution and public safety; opponents warned it would chill free speech, target Muslim Floridians, and give the governor and cabinet unprecedented power without adequate due process. After lengthy debate, the House concurred and passed the bill 80-25. The House then took up CS/CS/HB 1473, a public records bill tied to HB 1471, and moved to concur in a technical Senate amendment aligning the records exemption with the revised structure of HB 1471.

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• So there are some provisions that are not identical to these, but I don't want to tell you that there
• So there are some provisions that are not identical to these, but I don't want to tell you that there
• So there are some provisions that are not identical to these, but I don't want to tell you that there
• So there are some provisions that are not identical to these, but I don't want to tell you that there
• So there are some provisions that are not identical to these, but I don't want to tell you that there

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting covered two main items. First, the solid waste subcommittee reviewed draft language for HB 707, focusing on landfill siting and permitting standards. Members and the Department of Environmental Services discussed replacing repeated references to “aquifer” with “drinking water well,” clarifying that aquifer is a broad term, and considering whether a statutory definition was needed. They also debated the bill’s setback and time-of-travel provisions, including the 10^-5 standard, a 1,500-foot distance, and whether the bill should rely more on performance-based criteria than prescriptive distances. Another major topic was permit denial language tied to applicants with significant histories of repeated serious violations or landfill-related litigation; the department said it already has related authority in current rules, but noted some wording was still too vague and could be tightened. No vote was taken, and the chair closed the hearing with plans to continue work later. The second item was a work session on HB 424, which would direct the Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food to create forms for businesses to request information about service animals and establish a study committee on fraudulent or untrained service animals. Several members said the problem raised by the bill was real but expressed concern that the legislature may be limited by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Others argued that a study committee would likely not produce a workable solution and might conflict with leadership’s direction to avoid unnecessary study committees. Members discussed whether the bill should be retained, amended, or instead replaced with a letter or resolution to the federal delegation. The committee appeared to lean toward ITL and possibly pursuing a letter to federal officials, but no final vote is reflected in the transcript.

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• So what it's alleging is that schools are somehow forcing minors to change their gender identity or encouraging
• The definition hinges on the identity of the patient, not the nature of the treatment.
• if she causes, if she says words out in public before getting into court and has no grounds or no proof
• So for those who think journalism is dead, this bill is living proof that we read what you write and
• So for those who think journalism is dead, this bill is living proof that we read what you write and

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We've heard that there's proof of people making straw purchases just tonight.
• I can say unequivocally that these are nearly identical weapons; to dispute that characterization would
• Can you tell me why the bill uses the identical definition for dealer and manufacturer?
• Here, can you tell me why the bill uses the identical definition for dealer and manufacturer rather than
• Madam Chair, Representative, I don't think they are identical.

Bills: SB48, HB250, SB17

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, technology, innovation, advisory board, entrepreneurial support, stakeholder representation

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• You want earthquake insurance, and you want to make buildings earthquake-proof.
• The amounts shall be identical and not exceed the amount of premium taxes paid by the insurance company
• This bill will expand the list of covered cancers and strengthen the standard of proof so that firefighters
• I'm trying to remember exactly how I had the question in my head, but what is the burden of proof What
• is the burden of proof for the driver?

Keywords: 981, all

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• 01:05:18.799> some that so I think there have been some that so I think there have been some ident
• <01:05:19.760> ways<01:05:19.960> to<01:05:20.200> ident Representative Pérez-Vega
• Proof of that impact is reflected in the letters of support in your packet from public school leaders
• c><01:11:52.040> of<01:11:52.239> that<01:11:52.560> impact long-term success proof
• of that impact long-term success proof of that impact is<01:11:53.120> reflected<01:11:53.520

Bills: HF2148, HF2693, HF2542, HF1141, HF1770, HF1489, HF1709, HF244, HF1266, HF807, HF2619, HF1340

Keywords: affordable housing, local control, revolving loan fund, community partnerships, Minnesota housing policy, housing, locally controlled housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, housing infrastructure bonds, state bonds, bonding bill, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, homelessness, veterans housing, senior housing, manufactured home parks, community land trust, single-family housing, multifamily housing

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• But that's still very much your identity. Have there been plans to address this in any way?
• But that's still very much your identity. Have there been plans to address this in any way?
• They do have to show proof of work authorization, and then the students can be halftime or full-time,
• They do have to show proof of work authorization, and then the students can be halftime or full-time,
• They do have to show proof of work authorization, and then the students can be halftime or full-time,

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So because the only authority TDI has— Yeah, you don't have prior proof.
• Yeah, you don't have prior proof. They are put into effect.
• We've run proofs of concept cross-border, and we're currently testing our network with several banks.
• You would apply to us and provide proof that poles were replaced and certify that that was done to bring
• Another primary purpose would be future-proofing, redundancy, resiliency.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• We have all been working diligently on the passage of these two identical bills into law.
• We have all been working diligently on the passage of these two identical bills into law.
• The conflict between Native students' pride in their identity and being subjected to these mascots can
• It also teaches them to think of Native American culture as a public identity that belongs to everyone
• Because they feel entitled to our name and our identity and who we are.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened a public hearing on 41 bills related to school climate and safety, with chairs Jason Lewis and Ken Gordon outlining procedures and noting more than 125 witnesses. The first major topic was the “Study Act” on cell phones in schools and related social media restrictions (House 666/Senate 335). Secretary of Education Pat Tutwiler and Attorney General Andrea Campbell testified in strong support, arguing that bell-to-bell phone-free policies would improve student focus, reduce anxiety and distraction, and support mental health. Several legislators also supported the approach, though Representative Jeff Turco and Senator John Keenan emphasized narrower bills focused only on school-day phone restrictions rather than broader social media regulation. Senator John Velis likewise backed a comprehensive school-hours restriction, citing student distraction and mental health concerns. Representative Tarsky described successful implementation of a Yondr pouch system in a school where he served as principal, saying it improved engagement and reduced bullying and discipline issues. The committee then heard testimony on a bill to prohibit Native American mascots in public schools (Senate 312/House 575). Senator Joe Comerford, Brittany Wally, and Rhonda Anderson all urged passage, saying Native mascots are dehumanizing, harmful to Native youth, and inconsistent with civil rights and educational values. They described support from tribal nations and noted that many Massachusetts schools have already changed mascots, but some still resist. The hearing also included testimony on school start times (House 647/Senate 360), where middle school students Caroline Duffy and Emery Jarvis described exhaustion and survey data showing widespread sleep deprivation. Former educator Telia Jacobs, former principal Rep. Tarsky, and others argued that later start times would improve health, learning, and student well-being, while acknowledging transportation and scheduling challenges. Zoriana Petrosian, who helped write one of the bills as a student, said the state already has enough research to act now. Additional bills drew testimony on related school issues. Dr. Raul Fernandez supported a bill promoting racially integrated schools (Senate 324), citing a recent advisory council report showing large disparities in segregated schools and urging DESE to develop a statewide integration strategy. On safe firearm storage education (House 548/Senate 397), multiple witnesses from Grassroots for Gun Violence Prevention and school communities supported annual school-based education about secure storage, saying it would help prevent child access to unsecured firearms and build on local resolutions already adopted in some districts. The committee also heard testimony on bills to expand career and academic plans (House 533/Senate 438), with speakers saying more structured planning would help students make informed college and career choices. Later, testimony on child sexual abuse prevention and survivor support bills described the prevalence of abuse, the need for training in schools and youth-serving organizations, and the importance of extending compensation and prevention measures. Throughout the hearing, chairs repeatedly closed bills with no witnesses and moved the agenda forward, but no votes were taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• But, as you know, I guess the proof is in the pudding as we go on.
• Colorado, like New Mexico, allows oil and gas companies to conceal the identities of the chemicals they
• So if the state says companies are allowed to withhold chemical identities as trade secrets, you'll see
• data And it often, I mean, almost every state allows oil and gas companies to withhold chemical identities
• which allows trade secrets to be claimed for many pieces of chemical information, including the identities