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• <00:06:45.120> Arab our economy from the United Arab our economy from the United Arab Emirates
• bring investment back to the United bring investment back to the United States<00:07:33.080>
• Persian Community both within the United Persian Community both within the United States<02:08:43.119
• department of energy and the United department of energy and the United States<03:12:59.439>
• <03:36:22.160> States which we here in the United States which we here in the United States

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• original intent I run a uh 22 unit original intent I run a uh 22 unit Homeowner<00:11:32.880>
• <00:22:52.159> Campground unit Campground unit Campground um um um and<00:22:57.159> uh
• There are only 22 units, but only about half of the units show up.
• an apartment building with a th000 units an apartment building with a th000 units in in in it<00
• Thank you for... units present at the meeting by either units present at the meeting by either proxy<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And so if you've ever been in the Army Reserve or any of the reserve units or Guard units across the
• And so if you've ever been in the Army Reserve or any of the reserve units or guard units across the
• In the Army Reserve, if you live outside of 50 miles of your unit, the unit is required to put you up
• So essentially you don't have a unit there.
• units would disrupt the entire National Guard because you're going to have aviation units that have

Bills: HB2006, HB2165, HB2245, HB2348, HB2806, HB2901, HB2902, HCR2016

Keywords: sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2348, which would appropriate state general fund money in FY 2027 for Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs projects including wireless networking at training centers, a reimbursement program for service members without government computers, lodging and kind for service members, and HVAC upgrades and maintenance. Two amendments were considered: the Marquez Amendment, which filled in dollar amounts for the appropriations, failed; and the Gillette Amendment, which restricted certain networking equipment for national security reasons, removed the reimbursement program, revised the lodging language, and tied some funding intentions to compliance, passed. After extensive testimony from the sponsor and several Army Reserve and National Guard witnesses about lack of Wi-Fi, inadequate lodging, safety concerns from long drives, and poor HVAC at joint facilities, the committee approved HB 2348 as amended on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HCR 2016, a ballot referral that would cap precinct size at 2,500 voters and eliminate county authority to use vote centers, emergency voting centers, and certain on-site early voting options. The sponsor said the measure was intended to restore precinct-based voting and let voters decide. County officials and election advocates opposed it, arguing that vote centers and early voting provide flexibility, are more cost-effective in many counties, and are necessary where geography, staffing, and facility availability make precinct voting difficult. After debate over local control, voter choice, and the practicality of precincting, the committee gave HCR 2016 a 4-3 do-pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2165, which exempts veterans from Arizona State Parks admission fees, and adopted the Marquez Amendment to extend the exemption to active military members, National Guard members, and reserve-unit members, with alternative ID options. Arizona State Parks testified in neutral, saying it supports veterans but is concerned about revenue losses; it estimated that even a modest share of veteran visits could reduce revenue by about $1.8 million annually. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by constituent requests and was meant to help veterans enjoy outdoor recreation and therapeutic opportunities. The committee then approved HB 2165 as amended on a vote of 4-0, with some members absent or not voting.

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• We've entitled over 5,500 affordable units, and more than 6,500 affordable units have come online since
• , entitled over 5,500 affordable units, entitled over 5,500 affordable units, and<00:28:30.480>
• and more than 6,500 affordable units and more than 6,500 affordable units have<00:28:32.640>
• tracking over 62,000 housing units tracking over 62,000 housing units across<00:28:45.840> more
• 12,200 temporary housing units and than 12,200 temporary housing units and providing<00:48:49.200>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Next, we have it broken down by tax levies by taxing unit type.
• Do not set budgets for taxing units. We do not adopt tax rates for taxing units.
• Gattis can speak to those timelines on the taxing unit side.
• Half of the 140 taxing units in MUDs are in MUDs.
• taxing units to determine what rate they need to fund the budget.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Alvarez regarding Statewide Counter Intelligence and Counter Terrorism Unit. Rep.
• I talked Tuesday about something called the United Front Work Department.
• This is a key node in the United Front system.
• There's also a Florida chapter of the American Chinese United Association, which is another known United
• Front entity operating across the United States.

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• However, as has been stated, there are not enough available units to supply those who need it.
• However, at the same time as voucher holders need to find units to rent, landlords have vacant units
• And then you also have on the very top indicating how many housing units are vacant.
• and the vacant units that are in your districts.
• And then the low income families that have these vouchers that need to be in those units.

Bills: HB158

Keywords: public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivision, government spending, transparency

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• The United States is the United States of the United States and the United States for the United States
• for the United States.
• It's a good idea of the United States. But I'm going to get a different one of the United States.
• One of the United States.
• You're going to say that we're going to see, the most of the United States of the United States of the

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 18 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The transcript appears to be heavily garbled and repetitive, with many incomplete phrases and little coherent legislative content. It does not clearly identify any specific bill numbers, committee names, or formal motions, but it repeatedly references government, community, technology, investment, and public services, suggesting a broad discussion of policy and future planning rather than a single measure. Several speakers seem to emphasize the need to work together, invest in communities, and improve outcomes over time, while others mention costs, decision-making, and the importance of public input. There are also scattered references to women, schools, the economy, and the role of government, but the exact positions or testimony are not discernible from the transcript as provided. No clear votes, amendments, or formal actions can be confirmed from the text. The meeting appears to have been dominated by extended remarks and interruptions, with no reliably extractable legislative outcome.

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• they don't pay for it until the units they don't pay for it until the units are<00:43:06.480>
• So, but last year's bill didn't, didn't we stop some of the affordable units or some units?
• buy another unit on the open market. buy another unit on the open market.
• So, the HFDC unit again after that.
• to continue to benefit affordable unit to continue to benefit from from from units<01:05:38.400>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint House committees on Housing and Education heard HB 1713, HD1, which would repeal school impact fees and transfer remaining balances in the school impact fee and certain fair share accounts to the school facilities special fund. The Department of Education testified in opposition, while the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, the Attorney General’s office (with comments and suggested constitutional amendments), the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the School Facilities Authority, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, NAP Hawaii, Avalon Development Company, Mark Development, Maui Chamber of Commerce, Housing Hawaii’s Future, Landis Research Foundation, BIA Hawaii, and others testified in support. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered comments. The DOE said the bill would weaken a key tool for matching school facilities to residential growth, while supporters said the current program leaves funds unused or restricted in ways that limit their effectiveness. A lengthy discussion followed about the difference between the older school impact fee program and the separate fair share agreements tied to land use entitlements and change-of-zone approvals. DOE Deputy Superintendent Jesse Suki explained that fair share funds are tied to the district where they were collected, may be too small to build a full school on their own, and are held until needed for projects such as Core Ridge, Central and West Maui, and other planned schools. Committee members pressed DOE on why funds had remained unspent for years, how much money was in the accounts, and whether the department had reviewed audit findings about the program. Members also questioned whether homeowners ultimately bear these costs through developers passing them along. The committee did not take a vote during the portion of the meeting provided. The discussion ended with members and DOE debating whether the current statute should remain in place, whether past entitlements should be affected, and whether the bill should be amended to better address remaining construction-related obligations and the use of collected funds.

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• These units mean more than potential individual recruits.
• Soldiers from across the United States remain stationed in Europe.
• only 15 more units across the DOD than there were two years ago.
• So, very briefly, I'm also the Chair of the **Doge Caucus** in the United States Senate.
• You don't believe that the President of the United States can issue an illegal order?

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• [Captioning made possible by TH, Inc., in cooperation with the United States House of Representatives
• today to congratulate Ambassador Dame Kieran Pierce, who served as the British ambassador of the United
• Department of Defense and the President of the United States.
• The United States is the leader in this domain.
• Congress must act to ensure that The United States remains the leader in the final frontier.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• After the added 600 apartment units.
• variance in the plan unit development. variance in the plan unit development.
• And the average cost of one apartment unit—I think the project had 40 units in it—so just one of those
• And the average cost of one apartment unit—I think the project had 40 units in it—so just one of those
• Not building, but one unit. I think the project had 40 units in it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• fraud investigations unit. fraud investigations unit.
• with the fraud investigation unit. with the fraud investigation unit.
• unit by the lead official. unit by the lead official.
• Uh however, unit have been lifted.
• investigation unit had been shut down. investigation unit had been shut down.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Those buildings alone would create an opportunity for about 2,000 units.
• We are adding people and not units, and so that creates a real imperative to continue to add units.
• We are adding people and not units, and so that creates a real imperative to continue to add units.
• not just think about how we add units not just think about how we add units from<00:35:05.320>
• Those affordable housing units where we're so short.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , and they're critical units.
• <00:25:21.240> and<00:25:21.840> um units and they're critical units and um units and
• So this is for the units that don't qualify for CIP, meaning units that need repair and maintenance.
• So this is for the units that don't qualify for CIP, meaning units that need repair and maintenance.
• any vacant units and the vacant units any vacant units and the vacant units day<00:35:35.119>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several housing-related measures. SB 38 SD2 drew mixed testimony on changes to 21H projects, with HHFDC supporting and county and community groups split between support and opposition. In discussion, members focused on how county legislative bodies can alter projects in ways that increase costs, including changes to AMI mixes and fee waivers. The committee later recommended passage with amendments, limiting county changes that would impose stricter conditions than HHFDC, stricter AMI requirements, or reduced fee waivers; the motion passed with one member voting with reservations and two members excused. A major portion of the hearing focused on SB 71 SD2, which would revise the rental housing revolving fund. Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi YIMBY, and NAAP Hawaiʻi opposed the bill, arguing it would weaken support for deeply affordable units, eliminate the 5% set-aside for households at or below 30% AMI, and create a funding gap for households between 60% and 120% AMI. Supporters of the bill, including public housing and some development interests, emphasized the need to redirect funding and make the program more flexible. In decision-making, the committee described the bill as making comprehensive changes that would narrow Tier 2 toward higher-income projects and favor shorter loan terms, then moved it out with amendments. The committee also heard and advanced several other measures with little or no opposition: SB 40 SD2 on state finances, SB 378 on HHFDC, SB 572 SD1 on housing, SB 1229 ST2 on the dwelling unit revolving fund, and SB 602 on the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority all received support testimony and were moved forward. For SB 65 SD2, HPHA and other agencies supported the measure, and HPHA testified it sought roughly $8 million to $10 million for repair and maintenance of units not covered by CIP funds. The committee also took up SB 826 SD1 on the low-income housing tax credit, where HHFDC, the Tax Foundation, and DHHL expressed confusion over the bill’s intent and whether it would bar state agencies from using LIHTC financing; no action was taken on that item in the excerpt. SB 944 SD2 on LIHTC transferability drew support and a suggestion to keep clarifying language that notifies the tax department, and the committee indicated it would keep the provision in.

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• having to vote in favor of creating this unit.
• When a bargaining unit is formed, by whatever percentage we agree on, the bargaining unit has the exclusive
• It's the non-dues-paying bargaining unit members. It's everyone.
• The non-dues-paying bargaining unit members.
• bargaining units when, That have lost, sorry, recertification bargaining units when the union dips,

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a brief introduction of the doctor of the day before moving to the special order calendar. The chamber first took up several claims bills, including SB 6/HB 6507 for relief of L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, which was described as compensation for severe injuries after DCF returned the child to unsafe parents; the House bill was substituted and passed 34-0. SB 26 for the estate of Mark Legata, involving catastrophic injuries tied to FDOT negligence, was also substituted with the House version and passed 35-0. SB 42/HB 47 on specific medical diagnoses and child protective investigations passed 34-0 after supporters said it would require child protection teams to consider certain medical conditions that can mimic abuse. Later, SB 1002 on child welfare passed 37-0 after sponsors said it clarifies that parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect and allow earlier court intervention and services, while not changing parental rights law. The Senate then considered education and health-related measures. SB 206/HB 851 on students with autism spectrum disorder was amended to the House bill and passed 35-0; the sponsor said it expands teacher preparation, requires autism-related training, creates a loan forgiveness program, and adds salary supplements for teachers with autism endorsements. SB 556/HB 453 on high school diploma requirements passed 36-0 and would allow students with disabilities to use Special Olympics participation to satisfy PE requirements, while also fixing a marching band credit issue. SB 688 on naturopathic medicine passed 33-3, reestablishing licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors. SB 878/HB 1347 on clinical laboratory personnel passed 37-0 to address staffing shortages by aligning Florida more closely with federal CLIA standards. SB 914/HB 867 on dry needling by occupational therapists passed 37-0, clarifying authority for that treatment. SB 530 on state lotteries passed 36-0 with updates to operations, security, and retailer rules. SB 964/HB 6011 on financial disclosures and gifts/honoraria passed 36-0 after an amendment restored a percentage-based reporting option. The chamber also approved several government-administration and public-records measures. SB 326/HB 131 on curators of estates passed 36-0, updating probate rules for temporary court-appointed curators. SB 758/HB 625 on the Justice Administrative Commission passed 37-0 after an amendment broadened the judicial member to a judge or senior judge rather than only a circuit judge. SB 830 on public records passed 31-5, creating exemptions for the personal information of county and city managers and certain family members. The Senate also passed SB 21/HB 218 on land use regulations, which preserves hurricane-recovery restrictions in affected counties while lifting them later for unaffected counties, and the sponsor thanked colleagues for helping address unintended consequences from prior law. SB 354 on Blue Ribbon Projects was debated extensively over concerns about local control, conservation protections, and vague standards; after a late amendment excluding data centers from commercial areas, the bill was temporarily postponed rather than passed. Finally, SB 1632/HB 1471 on ideologies inconsistent with American principles and domestic terrorist designations drew significant debate over references to Sharia law, religious freedom, notice, and due process; one amendment striking Sharia references failed, and a second amendment with broader revisions was under discussion when the transcript ended.

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• Colonel Chuck De Belleview, United Colonel Chuck De Belleview, United States<00:29:47.279> Air
• <00:29:59.600> On and the United States Air Force. On and the United States Air Force.
• policies of the Congress of the United policies of the Congress of the United States.
• our borders coming to the United States. our borders coming to the United States.
• United States is appropriately funded. United States is appropriately funded.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• United has more than 50% of these buybacks. And guess who makes the most profit? United.
• by the end ambitious goal of 5,000 units by the end of this decade.
• And so many families in the United States continue to endure.
• In 2020, the United States experienced In 2020, the United States experienced the largest single-year
• And that is why I am on the floor of the United States House of Representatives United States House of

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The unit that you're describing is a unit within the department.
• this unit is the homelessness accountability and compliance unit.
• We're not going to have these units. But the items that kind of... Units.
• So they're not located in this unit?
• How many of them went into this unit?

Summary: The subcommittee first heard an informational presentation on the May Revision’s proposed reorganization of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency into separate housing-focused and consumer/business-focused entities. Administration officials said the split would improve oversight, streamline decision-making, and create a dedicated California Housing and Homelessness Agency with a new housing development and finance committee. The Department of Finance said funding was needed in 2025-26 to begin implementation, while the LAO recommended rejecting the proposal without prejudice because the Little Hoover Commission review was still pending and the plan would require ongoing General Fund costs. Members raised concerns about the timing, the lack of alignment with the budget process, and whether the reorganization would improve accountability for homelessness spending; several public witnesses supported the concept but stressed it could not substitute for new housing and homelessness dollars. The committee then took up the Department of Veterans Affairs. CalVet requested funding for phase three of its electronic health care record project and a trailer bill to preserve authority for federal background checks, but the May Revision withdrew requests for deferred maintenance and additional administrative support. The LAO noted deferred maintenance can prevent larger future costs, and the chair criticized the withdrawal of less than $1 million for veterans’ homes as short-sighted given existing repair needs. No vote was taken. Next, the Department of Housing and Community Development presented its budget. HCD said the May Revision provides no new affordable housing or homelessness funding, but does retain existing rounds of funding and proposes a $31.7 million reversion from undersubscribed housing programs. Members from both parties expressed concern about zeroing out ongoing housing and homelessness investments, especially for LIHTC, the Multifamily Housing Program, and HAP. HCD also defended its homelessness accountability and compliance work, saying the unit includes about 30 program staff and six attorneys, with three additional attorneys requested mainly to handle public records and litigation workload. Public commenters largely opposed the lack of new funding and urged continued support for housing and homelessness programs, while some supported the reorganization and accountability efforts. Finally, the committee heard Go-Biz proposals. The administration requested authority to increase funding for a federal trade program match if needed, plus reappropriations for administrative funds tied to the Containerized Ports Interoperability Grant Program, zero-emission vehicle operations, and the Women’s Business Center Enhancement Program. It also proposed withdrawing the Cal Competes grant request and reverting remaining funds from the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund. The LAO said Cal Competes is generally effective but could be cut as a budget solution, while warning that the performing arts fund was close to awards and should be considered carefully. Members objected to pulling back committed funds for performing arts organizations and questioned why the state would withdraw support after applications had already been submitted.

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• 50% plus one unit of those units to 50% plus one unit of those units to Workforce<00:31:06.960><
• <00:34:37.919> the unit but the affordable rate units the unit but the affordable rate units
• sell that unit to somebody?
• sell that unit to somebody?
• as reserve units.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the Water and Land, Hawaiian Affairs, and Housing committees on January 29, 2025 focused on SB 534, with the chairs outlining hearing procedures, public testimony limits, and plans to allow extended presentations from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) and the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) before moving to other testifiers. The hearing was presented as a public, transparent discussion of OHA’s plans for Kakaʻako Makai, with committee members noting that decision-making would follow if time permitted. OHA testified in strong support of SB 534. The chair of OHA’s Board of Trustees said the bill was a novel proposal for the legislature and emphasized that OHA was bringing together a broad coalition of partners and stakeholders, including representatives from construction, hospitality, education, law enforcement, civil service, and schools, as well as longtime community advocates who have opposed development in Kakaʻako Makai. OHA’s presentation reviewed the history of the area, the creation and role of HCDA, prior master plans, the 2012 land conveyance to OHA, and the argument that OHA has not been able to realize the full economic value of the lands because desired entitlements were not secured. OHA linked the bill to its constitutional mission to improve conditions for Native Hawaiians and argued that the state’s housing crisis makes additional development, including residential use, especially important. A major theme of the testimony was housing. OHA argued that Hawaiʻi faces severe affordability pressures, out-migration, and workforce shortages, and said that residential development in Kakaʻako Makai would help address those needs while also supporting the value of the trust lands. The presentation described HCDA’s authority over zoning and development in Kakaʻako, the existing reserved housing requirements, and the need for a master plan that could move forward if SB 534 becomes law. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the hearing provided; the discussion remained in the presentation and testimony phase.