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• It was a water walk at Battle Creek Regional Park, right in our backyard in St.
• <00:15:10.399> It some walk-in and cardon campsites.
• It some walk-in and cardon campsites.
• <00:42:15.440> around the summer last year and walked around the summer last year and walked
• But I can take we're carefully walking.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'll walk through those.
• will walk through our programs<00:03:35.080> and<00:03:35.280> efforts<00:03:35.640>
• could be projected I'll walk could be projected I'll walk through<00:04:27.840> those through
• <00:22:56.840> through assessment that really walks through assessment that really walks through
• We also provide, in the bill, kind of walk through the mechanics of the funding.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So that is the walk-through of the bill, and I'm happy to answer any questions.
• Before the two testifiers walk away, congratulations both of you.
• thank before the two testifiers walk thank before the two testifiers walk away<00:51:35.799>
• If you look at the bill, we'll do a quick walk-through of section one of the bill.
• where as as we walk through this um<01:37:36.440> we<01:37:36.560> can<01:37:36.840>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So again, keep walking through the PACE model here.
• possible so again keep uh walking possible so again keep uh walking through<00:03:20.080> the
• chair if it's okay ask Mr Berg to walk chair if it's okay ask Mr Berg to walk through<01:14:45.960
• They can't bill until that person walks across the threshold, as it were.
• They can't bill until that person walks across the threshold, as it were.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Would you mind kind of walking us through what was done previously, what is currently being done, and
• Chair, so, can you walk through how now using ADSB data, or really it's geolocation, I mean it's really
• So, if, could you walk through how that geolocation data is used, and what's that chain of events for
• you just kind of walk through how the commission gets that information now using ADSB, or where those

Bills: SB1312, SB1323, SB1599, SB1863, SB1932, SB1950, SB1956, SB1958, SB1966, SB1970, SB2052

Keywords: vehicle registration, automatic payments, Service Oklahoma, taxes, motor vehicle, prepayment program, memorial designation, highway, Sheriff Marty Grisham, transportation, Oklahoma Statutes, memorial bridge, dedication, Oklahoma, commemoration, memorial highway, road designation, John Skelley, motor carrier, administrative hearing

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• And I'm walking off the field. It's a high area with lots of foot traffic.
• There is no fear for these types of defects where you know people between two schools or walking over
• the sidewalk over and over to fix it when you can't get hit with a verdict, and... ...walking over the
• She wasn't paying attention to where she was walking.

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee considered HB 145, by Rep. McFarland, which would raise Florida’s sovereign immunity caps from $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident to $500,000 and $1 million, with a future inflation-based increase, extend the time to bring claims, and allow local governments to settle claims above the cap without a claims bill. McFarland argued the bill modernizes an outdated system and helps injured people obtain compensation more fairly and efficiently, while preserving sovereign immunity. Several members spoke in support during debate, saying the bill better balances government accountability and victims’ rights and that current caps have not kept pace with inflation and damages. Public testimony was largely in opposition. Local governments, counties, cities, insurance groups, and school-related organizations warned the bill would significantly increase liability exposure, insurance premiums, and taxpayer costs, especially for small and rural governments and school districts. Opponents also objected to the provision allowing settlements above the cap without legislative action, saying it would weaken the cap and increase litigation and costs. Supporters countered that injured people often wait years for claims bills and that governments should be able to resolve meritorious claims directly. After debate, the committee voted 16-1 to report HB 145 favorably, with Rep. Lopez voting no. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Less than three years later, this woman is walking around in downtown Birmingham, a few miles from the
• You got a 40-year sentence, and in two and a half years you're out, walking around downtown in a minimum
• Yet, she finds herself in a work release program, walking around.
• type situation in Birmingham, and if she's working at a fast food restaurant, and the victim's family walks

Bills: SB210, SB176, SB167, SB244, SB218, SB9, SB153, SB9

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, controlled substances, unlawful distribution, marijuana, violent offense, sentencing guidelines, criminal justice, aggravated theft, employee benefits, retirement funds, criminal penalty, state law, overdose, failure to render aid, public health, Alabama Athletic Commission

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• YOU WOULD BE SURPRISED IF YOU GO BY A STRIP MALL YOU MIGHT WALK BY A BUILDING WITH BLACKED OUT WINDOWS
• IT TAKES MORE THAN JUST WALKING INTO AN ILLEGAL MACHINES OUT AND TAKE THE MACHINES OUT.
• AND EASIER TO GO GET THESE GUYS AND PAY $20 A SQUARE FOOT FOR WAREHOUSE SPACE. >> I SEE IT AS CRAWL, WALK
• YOUR POINT IS EQUALLY FAIR THAT THERE ARE MALIGNED ACTORS IN EVERY ASPECT OF GAMING BUT THIS IS CRAWL WALK

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• They can walk into a primary election and participate fully.
• They can walk into a primary empowered.
• But one day, you're going to walk in this building just like I did.
• <03:34:55.600> in But one day, you're going to walk in But one day, you're going to walk in
• Somebody walks in the last week time.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• <01:04:05.599> Obviously,<01:04:06.079> that we're walking away."
• Obviously, that we're walking away."
• walk away. walk away.
• <01:04:24.880> away, violating the law or for walking away, violating the law or for walking
• treats everybody the same when they walk treats everybody the same when they walk in<02:14:17.440

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, January 29, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate reconvened after a snow delay, heard an invocation from Reverend Scott Shelton, and conducted several floor introductions and recognitions, including birthday wishes for staff, a welcome for a temporary office staffer, recognition of the Center for Urban Families, and introduction of the week’s pages. The chamber then approved the prior journal and moved through bill and bond initiative readings, referring the listed measures to their standing committees or the capital budget subcommittee. The first substantive action was adoption of a favorable committee report on Senate Bill 17, an emergency bill authorizing the Baltimore City Board of Licensed Commissioners to issue a related event promoters permit for the CIAA tournament. The floor leader said the bill had no amendments, no fiscal impact, and no opposition in committee. The Senate adopted the report without objection and ordered the bill printed for third reading. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 1 from the Judicial Proceedings Committee, which would require the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to adopt a statewide policy on law enforcement face coverings, apply it to state, local, and federal officers in Maryland, and enforce violations through a civil citation and discipline. The committee report included two amendments: one technical and one making the policy statewide and preempting local policies. During extended debate, the bill’s sponsor argued that masks undermine transparency and trust and that the measure would create a uniform standard. A senator from Frederick County questioned whether the bill would effectively create a policy for federal agents without Maryland-specific training and raised concerns about enforcement, temporary detention, complaints, and possible conflicts with federal authority. The sponsor responded that officers would retain discretion, that the bill would be enforced through civil citations, and that similar civil enforcement mechanisms have been upheld in Maryland. No final vote on the amended report is shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• in the door and don't could just walk in the door and don't could just walk in the door and don't have
• up and when you in practice you walking up and when you in practice you walking up and down the court
• away question on my answer going walk away question on my answer going walk away that's a lawyer and
• around here blonde haired and walk around here blonde haired and walk around here illegal and ain't
• up it's like see when we walk up it's like see when we walk up it's like this it ain't this it ain't

Bills: SB 26, SB 28, SJR 36, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SB 28, SR 131, SR 168, SR 174, SR 175

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

Transcript Highlights:

• For those who have walked up to the line of nearly no return.
• Before walking in this room, I had already talked about this for about 2 hours, so there is no need now
• Most everyone that I see in this room has walked through and overcome visceral tribulation to be here

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• c><00:04:36.680> our<00:04:36.960> guest<00:04:37.199> just<00:04:37.400> walked
• <00:04:37.720> in they just our guest just walked in they just our guest just walked in members

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Having said all that, I'll just walk through this issue.
• Having said all that, I'll just walk through this issue. of the legislature and the the media out of
• having said all that, I'll just walk having said all that, I'll just walk through<00:15:16.520><
• We can walk through the bill actually and Senate Counsel can do that.
• Hatman Letcher could go<00:55:34.560> through<00:55:35.320> that<00:55:35.520> walk<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That is one of the considerations that came forward, and we kind of walked through this with the League
• understand if this were to be enacted, does that mean then, right, like, the team of judges would walk
• one ballot back and then come back to the car and walk the other back?
• one ballot back and then come back to the car and walk the other back?
• out and we usually they um they walk out and we usually don't<01:03:13.200> have<01:03:13.600

Bills: HF2614, HF3587, HF3589, HF3588

Keywords: homeowners associations, local government, building permits, housing policy, residential development, voter access, polling place, elections, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, transparency, 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 2614, a bill aimed at preventing local governments from requiring or effectively mandating homeowners associations (HOAs) as a condition of residential development approval. The committee first approved the February 25 minutes, then adopted the DE1 amendment to HF 2614 before hearing the bill. The authors said the measure is a bipartisan piece of a larger HOA reform effort and that the language was negotiated with the League of Minnesota Cities and other stakeholders; they emphasized that developers could still choose to create HOAs, but cities and counties could not require them. Testimony in support came from Housing First Minnesota and the Minnesota Homeownership Center. Supporters argued that unnecessary HOAs raise housing costs, reduce affordability, and are often used to shift public infrastructure costs onto homeowners. They said HOAs remain appropriate for shared-wall housing, shared amenities, and other situations where common property is truly needed, but should not be imposed for single-family developments or minor features. Several members shared examples of HOA overreach and asked for clarification on how the bill would work, including whether developers could still request neighborhood signs or other features; staff and the authors said that would still be possible if the developer requested it rather than the local government requiring it. A significant portion of the discussion focused on stormwater ponds and other infrastructure. One member said the bill should not prevent cities from requiring stormwater facilities because maintenance costs and water-quality responsibilities can be substantial and should not be shifted to all taxpayers. The authors responded that the amendment language was intended to balance concerns about unnecessary HOA mandates with the need to address maintenance, noting that some maintenance responsibilities could remain with cities or be handled through developer agreements. A member requested a roll call on the bill, but the transcript does not include a final vote or disposition beyond the discussion and amendment adoption.

Transcript Highlights:

• Her stepmom walked up to see her child, Lalni, dead at eight years old.
• You can walk in and testify. Now, in the federal Congress, you can't do it.
• Libraries don't have an 18-and-up section behind a beaded curtain that anybody can just walk behind.
• How do kids walk through that area? Thank you, ma'am. Go ahead. On the end there. Hi there.
• Why are we walking behind and going back to times?

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 186, which would require social media platforms to verify users are 18 or older before allowing account creation. Invited witnesses in support, including Mary Elizabeth Castle and David Dunmoyer, argued the bill would protect children from harmful algorithms, addictive design, bullying, sexual exploitation, and mental health harms, and emphasized parental rights and the idea that minors should not enter binding contracts with platforms. Committee members questioned them about how algorithms work, whether parents could realistically monitor content, and whether the bill would still allow educational use; the witnesses said the bill was narrowly aimed at harmful social media use and not educational content. Public testimony on HB 186 was largely in opposition, though several student witnesses said they supported the bill’s goals but wanted the age lowered to 16 or the bill amended to allow parental consent or joint accounts. Opponents argued the bill would be ineffective because teens could bypass age checks, would cut off access to educational tools, school communications, recruiting and NIL opportunities, and would burden free speech and privacy. Some witnesses also said social media helps teens with mental health, community, and creative or professional opportunities, while others warned the bill could disproportionately harm disabled and marginalized users. After public testimony closed, HB 186 was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 5138, which Chairman Hughes said would respond to a court ruling limiting the Attorney General’s authority to prosecute election crimes unless invited by local prosecutors by changing the statute to require AG prosecution. Public testimony on HB 5138 was brief and opposed by at least one witness who argued it would further erode local control and expand state preemption. The bill was left pending after testimony. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3225, a library bill aimed at keeping sexually explicit books and materials out of children’s sections in municipal libraries and requiring age verification for checkout, including digital access, with parental consent and other revisions added in the House. Supporters said the bill would protect children from explicit material and keep such content in adult sections, while opponents argued it would amount to censorship, be costly and difficult to implement, and could be used to target LGBTQ+ or other marginalized content. Library workers, parents, students, and advocates testified that existing library sections already separate age-appropriate materials and that the bill could reduce access to books, burden libraries, and infringe on parental choice and free expression.

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• Streets provide the ability to do bike and pedestrian events, like walk-on kickoff events, to promote
• Streets provide the ability to do bike and pedestrian events, like walk-on kickoff events, to promote
• Streets provide the ability to do bike and pedestrian events, like walk-on kickoff events, to promote
• Streets provide the ability to do bike and pedestrian events, like walk-on kickoff events, to promote
• Streets provide the ability to do bike and pedestrian events, like walk-on kickoff events, to promote

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1480 on transportation and road usage charging. Supporters included the Department of Transportation, the Hawaii State Energy Office, county representatives, and the Tax Foundation, while an automotive industry witness opposed the bill, arguing it would be unfair to rural drivers and those with longer commutes. Committee discussion focused on equity, rural impacts, and whether the measure should be tied to future rail funding. The committees ultimately recommended SB 1480 pass with amendments, including broadening allowable uses of funds, clarifying language on infrastructure and safety, addressing motor scooters, and striking a proposed new subaccount; the recommendation was adopted by both committees, with one no vote in TCA. For SB 970 on taxation, the Tax Foundation said the employer transit tax credit would be more efficient as a direct subsidy program, and the Department of Taxation recommended several changes, including a sunset date of December 31, 2030, anti-double-benefit language, deletion of certain reporting requirements, and an effective date of December 31, 2025. The department estimated the bill would reduce revenues by about $11.6 million over the four-year period it would be in effect. The committees moved SB 970 forward with amendments to include bike share in the credit and add a defective date, leaving the department’s suggested changes for later consideration; the recommendation was adopted. The committees also advanced SB 1008 on parking and SB 1088 on electric vehicle charging infrastructure without amendments. DCAB strongly supported SB 1008, saying it would help counties enforce accessible parking design requirements, and noted a related bill without the EV portion. SB 1088 drew broad support from the Public Utilities Commission, State Energy Office, county and advocacy groups, and individuals; one question raised whether the bill should sunset, but the response was that Hawaii still lacks sufficient EV charging infrastructure and the measure expands eligibility for affordable housing. Both bills were recommended to pass unamended and the recommendations were adopted. The Transportation and Culture and Arts committee then heard SB 1011 on the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program, with testimony in strong support from individuals and the State Archivist, who suggested preserving award recipients’ archives, photos, oral histories, and clippings. The committee also heard SB 441 on the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, with support from the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi, the Hawaii Theatre Center, musicians, and others emphasizing cultural value, workforce stability, and statewide access to the arts. The transcript then moved to SB 1581 on the Hawaii Japan Pacific Peace Monument and SB 1577 relating to the State Foundation on the Arts; on SB 1577, the Attorney General warned that using the Works of Special Art Fund for operating purposes could jeopardize the tax-exempt status of related bonds and recommended deleting section five, while also pointing to the Performing Arts Special Fund as an alternative.

Transcript Highlights:

• When I walked into the VA.
• There was one time when I was walking... A few months ago, I have five dogs and walk a lot.
• My son and I were walking around trying.
• And what's more, I live within walking distance.
• Olcott, who just walked back in, would consider this...

Bills: HB5

Keywords: hemp, cannabinoids, regulation, occupational licenses, consumable products, marketing, criminal offenses, labeling requirements, health and safety, 997, house, all

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• And, Miss Shelene, you can walk us through this.
• of the labor spreadsheet as walked of the labor spreadsheet as walked through<00:36:08.240> by
• I believe these walk us through this.
• adopted here that were kind of that walk adopted here that were kind of that walk through.<01:20
• I appreciate that walk-through. Thanks for that.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Then we're walking in and calculating the cost of an adequate education, and the SWP, and you can see
• <00:20:54.760> in differentiated Aid then we're walking in differentiated Aid then we're walking
• equalization process just to walk equalization process just to walk through<01:05:03.039> the
• step is to get your students to walk step is to get your students to walk through<04:21:55.680><
• But they all came in at the same time when I just walked in here.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session focused on school funding formulas, adequacy aid, and special education aid, with the chair outlining a schedule for the next several Tuesdays and noting that the committee would likely need multiple executive sessions to narrow down the bills. Members discussed the FY 26 formula, including base cost, differentiated aid, extraordinary needs grants, hold harmless provisions, and the roughly $28 million in excess statewide education property tax (SWP) funds that are not currently returned to the state under the existing formula. The first bill discussed was HB 137, which would allow excess SWP funds to remain with the local municipality for school and municipal purposes. Representative Spilsbury argued the issue is fundamental and suggested the state should require excess funds to be remitted back to the state, while Representative Damon said the bill appears to codify current practice and may be unnecessary, especially given possible court action. The discussion then shifted to a related bill from Representative Fellas that would redefine SWP as local money rather than state money and keep the current adequacy aid numbers revenue-neutral for now. Representative Fellas explained that SWP was created in 1999 after the Claremont lawsuit as part of the state’s effort to show increased school aid, but that it effectively labeled part of the local property tax as state money without changing property tax bills. She argued the state should not be tapping local property tax revenue and said her bill would preserve the current distribution while removing the SWP tax label, with future work possible on a different measure of local capacity such as income, home values, or poverty rate. Members also referenced prior discussions of fiscal capacity aid, relief aid, and other formula changes as part of the broader effort to restructure school funding.