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• Anybody not in support? We’ll take a lobbyist, sure. We’ll take one person, I guess.
• And for that, we support it. Thank you. Thank you. On Zoom, are you in support or against?
• And we have not heard a response from the Department of Justice. More than one.
• And we have not heard a response from the Department of Justice.
• His fingers are on fire. I know, John, do you know when the letter was sent?

Bills: SB152 , SB145 , SB190 , HB247

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent

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• Department of Mental Health engages in Department of Mental Health engages in unlicensed<00:19:09.120
• Also, we understood the ABA board's position to be that the department had not provided sufficient support
• All lensure support assistant.
• So before, the Department of Mental Health was basically to provide support to them.
• </c> it to the department of mental health. it to the department of mental health.

Bills: SB78 , SB103 , SB113 , SB180 , SB78 , SB103 , SB113 , SB180

Committee: House Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Keywords: inhalants, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, possession, sale, misdemeanor, felony, criminal penalties, public health, public works, sealed bids, bid advertisement, procurement, government contracting, construction bids, municipal bidding, county bidding, state bidding, Department of Transportation

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• I support my teachers and... And I support my teachers. If they can get it, let's give it to them.
• I support teachers who represent a lot...
• I support the way I've been saying it.
• Does not include support staff, so we have about 55,000 certified staff, about 40,000 support staff.
• This would add rescue squads and volunteer fire departments to it. That's all it does.

Bills: SB45 , SB73 , SB169 , HB243 , SB177

Committee: House Fiscal Responsibility

Keywords: athlete agents, commission, state regulation, Alabama, higher education, athletics, membership diversity, catastrophe savings account, catastrophe fund, storm savings, disaster savings, hurricane, windstorm, floodwaters, hail, tornado, property insurance, homeowners insurance, insurance deductible, FORTIFIED

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• The Department of Corrections was going to essentially save enough money in operations to finance a large
• Number two, though, from the Department of Corrections, how much cost savings do they project?
• Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for your support and for listening.

Bills: SB60 , SB103 , SB60 , SB103

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

Keywords: prison modernization, corrections finance, bonding authority, state debt, capital improvement, Department of Corrections, Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority, prison construction, prison renovation, prison replacement, bed space, overcrowding, women's prison, men's prison, Escambia prison, Tutwiler, Kilby, Elmore, Staton, St. Clair Correctional Facility

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• department first?
• </c> alongside as well and support this bill. alongside as well and support this bill.
• We would very much support that.
• We would very much support that.
• We would very much support that.

Bills: HF3650 , HF1791 , HF3489 , HF4231 , HF4232 , HF4269 , HF4270 , HF3490

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways

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• We know that support positions at RPS.
• </c><00:10:01.080><c> our</c> these roles to be able to support our these roles to be able to support
• </c> today in support of uh Senate file 4414. today in support of uh Senate file 4414.
• </c> the Minnesota Department of Education. the Minnesota Department of Education.
• </c> crisis and also need help and support. crisis and also need help and support.

Bills: HF3650 , HF1791 , HF3489 , HF4231 , HF4232 , HF4269 , HF4270 , HF3490

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways

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• unless it produces written findings supported by documented evidence that the structure presents an
• House Bill 3176 looks to direct the department of Commerce to work towards federal RFIs for innovation
• Projects which I have supported, I do support.
• The Department of Energy has RFIs out for innovation campuses.
• The Department of Energy has basically 17 labs. They are NS labs. There are a handful of others.

Bills: HB2445 , HB2123 , HB3048 , HB3176 , HB3239 , HB3263 , HB3794 , HB3796 , HB4265 , HB4266 , HB4317 , HB4321 , HB4322 , HB3673

Committee: House Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Keywords: HB2445, Route 66, Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Forward Commission, centennial, historic highway, preservation, tourism, historical society, scenic byway, National Historic Trail, Route 66 Alliance, Route 66 Association, Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, historic preservation, heritage tourism, public-private partnership, sunset extension, commission extension

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• I support all of them. I'm a product of that.
• And I guess, hopefully, the Department of Education is listening.
• I'd like to just briefly thank the department and Dr.
• I'd like to just briefly thank the department and Dr.
• So I picked up the phone, and I called the department.

Bills: HCR26 , HB28 , HB195 , HB283 , HB316 , HB319 , HB363 , HB380 , HB386 , HB392 , HB406 , HB636 , HB738 , HB807 , HB905 , HB992 , HB1146

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: human growth, development education, prenatal education, state standards, biological science, teacher certification, certification appeals, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Teacher Certification Appeals Council, educator licensure, teaching license, teacher licensure, appeals process, certification denial, administrative appeal, special meeting, board president, retroactive application, education board

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• I'm in full support of this.
• We can only do one thing on child support, and that is order child support based upon minimum wage.
• And young parents deserve our support.
• I am here in strong support of House Bill 4696.
• this in the child support process.

Bills: HCR16 , HB782 , HB2159 , HB2288 , HB3281 , HB3819 , HB4656 , HB4696 , HB5494 , HCR16

Committee: House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Keywords: fatherhood, family support, fatherlessness, community engagement, youth development, social policy, male role models, child development, policy reform, role models, mental health, parenting, single-parent homes, welfare reform, economic opportunity, mentorship, community initiatives, children, welfare programs, education

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• So the general fund supported and trunk highway fund supported state appropriation bonds, including certificates
• Um, but split roughly 50/50 between general fund supported and trunk highway fund supported.
• </c><00:02:26.319><c> debt</c> estate and other state supported debt estate and other state supported
• and trunk highway general fund supported and trunk highway fund<00:03:58.000><c> supported</c><00:03
• </c> Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Department of Health.

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

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

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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• as pending business relating to biennial health coverage reference guide developed by the Texas Department
• If you're within this band and you have the data to support it, then you're OK.
• of Government Affairs for the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas, on the bill today, we are in support

Bills: SB1642 , SB1643 , SB2530

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: Texas Department of Insurance, commission appointments, insurance regulation, oversight, consumer advocacy, insurance rates, property insurance, commercial automobile insurance, rate approval, consumer protection, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, administrative penalties, coastal counties

Summary: The committee first took up several bills and voted them out favorably without amendment: SB 2857, relating to prescription drug purchasing proof for certain health benefit plan issuers and employers; SB 1307, relating to the biennial health coverage reference guide; and SB 527, relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia for certain pediatric dental services. Each of those motions passed on a 7-0 roll call. The main discussion centered on SB 1643, which would require prior approval from the Texas Department of Insurance for property and casualty rate changes above 10% from a previously filed rate. The chair framed it as a response to rate volatility and rising homeowners and auto premiums, while several members questioned whether it would slow a market that is already stabilizing and could encourage insurers to file repeated increases just under the threshold. Witnesses from consumer groups supported tighter oversight and argued for a lower threshold, while insurance industry representatives opposed the bill, saying Texas’s file-and-use system and competitive market work better and that the proposal could increase costs or create uncertainty. After testimony, SB 1643 was left pending. The committee then heard SB 1642, which would replace the single Texas Department of Insurance commissioner with a three-commissioner structure and an executive director. Supporters said it could improve accountability and transparency, while opponents argued the current single-commissioner model is more efficient and avoids confusion and added cost. Witnesses also raised concerns about open meetings issues, administrative expense, and the lack of a clear model from other states. SB 1642 was also left pending. Finally, the committee heard SB 2530, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association omnibus bill. The bill would make a number of changes to TWIA’s governance and finances, including exempting TWIA from certain taxes, moving its headquarters to a coastal county, changing board composition and voting rules, and lowering the probable maximum loss standard from 1-in-100 to 1-in-50. Supporters said the bill would strengthen TWIA’s reserve funding and improve local relevance, while opponents warned it could increase assessments, reduce reinsurance protection, and create operational risks by relocating the headquarters to the coast. The bill was left pending, and the committee then adjourned.

Bills: HB355 , HB437 , HB1631

Committee: House S/C on Juvenile Justice

Keywords: juvenile justice, custody, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, detention, legal framework, sex classification, safety, detention facilities, biological sex, juvenile detention, family court, detention orders, Texas juvenile justice, child welfare, court proceedings, detention studies

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• So I just want to support the gentleman today.
• So I just want to support the gentleman today.
• So I just want to support the gentleman today.
• So I just want to support the gentleman today.
• I just want to support the gentleman today.

Bills: SB298 , SB91 , SB298 , SB91

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: Florence, Lauderdale County, municipal boundaries, corporate limits, land annexation, military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, aeronautics, Department of Defense, law enforcement, staffing requirements, municipalities, state oversight, public safety

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• Green cards are in support. Red cards are in opposition.
• Green cards are in support. Red cards are in opposition.
• Support. President, provide information. I'm happy to answer a question if you have.
• So this bill helps us to stay competitive in the marketplace and really appreciate your support.

Bills: HR118 , HB1039 , SB436 , SB442

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, local sales tax, local use tax, sales and use tax, tax audit, local collector, tax collector, prescriptive period, prescription waiver, interest suspension, delinquency penalties, estimated assessment, arbitrary assessment, certified mail notice, audit notice, taxpayer rights

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• He works at the Minnesota Health Department and was testifying on behalf of the Minnesota Health Department
• </c><00:42:35.040><c> of</c> been the MPCA, Minnesota Department of been the MPCA, Minnesota Department
• 00:58:43.280><c> that's</c> supports the revised language that's supports the revised language that's
• Uh, I'm not one of the hydrogeologists of the department.
• </c><01:15:08.640><c> were</c> would be included if the department were would be included if the department

Bills: HF1531 , HF4017 , HF3399 , HF4146 , HF4019 , HF3677

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: crossbow, crossbow hunting, archery season, deer hunting, bear hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, common carp, rough fish, game and fish, wildlife management, hunting license, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, sunset clause, expiration removal, archery equipment, outdoor recreation, infectious waste, pathological waste

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• It can be who need additional support.
• Um so Support. I know I have gotten a flood of support. Doesn't matter to political party.
• </c><01:02:56.720><c> of</c> conversations with the department of conversations with the department of
• department between Moorhead fire department and, you know, where do we, how do we do that?
• ><c> fire</c> fire department between Morhead fire fire department between Morhead fire department<01

Bills: HF3418 , HF3739 , HF3791 , HF3356 , HF3695 , HF3430

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority, county roads, city streets, tribal transportation, capital improvements, safety design solutions, grant program

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• We were left the fire and the reconciliation.
• We were left the fire and the reconciliation appropriation contingency fund and the other one.
• We're supporting that decision, but the executive wants that money taken and put in this other fund.
• Now we've now we've just set the precedent of buying private property when there's a fire.
• It was to the Workforce Solutions Department. But if it's there, it's there. Fantastic.

Bills: SB190 , HB247 , HB8

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds

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• NMECG fully supports a supportability component that will offer discounted rates to low-income customers
• Support. We have few support. Okay. All right. Let's go with... Who's all in opposition?
• Anybody in support? Anybody in support of the bill? Anybody in support of the bill?
• There's already fires." "And there's already fires." Okay.
• You don't have to support our memorial. Can we count on you to support our memorial?

Bills: SB152 , SB145 , SB190 , HB247 , SB152 , SB145 , HB2 , SB190 , HB247

Committees: Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent

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• I urge your support of this legislation. I urge your support of this legislation.
• So I urge your support.
• But this bill would do away with that support in taxes.
• We're testifying today in support of House Bill 2528.
• Our members support this bill for a couple of reasons.

Bills: HB2175 , HB2227 , HB2528 , HB2292 , HB2257 , HB2608

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: durable medical equipment, sales tax exemption, healthcare accessibility, cost reduction, nonprofit providers, affordable housing, real estate tax, exemption, housing policy, tax incentives, real estate excise tax, REET, growth management act, GMA, local government finance, capital facilities plan, comprehensive plan, county tax, city tax, voter approval

Bills: HR888 , SJR80 , HJR131 , HJR130 , HJR133 , HR889 , HR878 , HR879 , HB4405 , HR887 , HR886

Keywords: censure, Stacey Plaskett, Jeffrey Epstein, House of Representatives, Intelligence Committee, ethical conduct, congressional disapproval, Bureau of Land Management, National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska, environmental regulation, oil leasing, coastal plain, HJR130, H.J.Res. 130, Congressional Review Act, CRA, BLM, Buffalo Field Office, resource management plan