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• :08:58.320> land<00:08:59.279> illustrate<00:08:59.760> this<00:09:00.000> deep
• child of this land illustrate this deep child of this land illustrate this deep bond.<00:09:01.200
• about Queen Lady Keni, and so my story starts there, but I understand that so many people have such deep
• about Queen Lady Keni, and so my story starts there, but I understand that so many people have such deep
• about Queen Lady Keni, and so my story starts there, but I understand that so many people have such deep

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs heard multiple gubernatorial nominations to island burial councils, with testimony focused on the importance of filling vacancies so the councils can reach quorum and fulfill their kuleana to protect iwi kūpuna and burial sites. For GM 674, Kavuna Khalipi was introduced as OHA’s nominee for the Molokaʻi burial council, with OHA, SHPD, and several community members testifying in support and describing her cultural grounding, community service, and experience in mālama ʻāina. Testifiers also stressed that burial councils are essential for protecting ancestral remains and that prolonged vacancies have left sacred sites vulnerable. Khalipi herself said she was honored to serve but expressed concern about accepting the appointment without quorum, saying she did not want to waste a term if the council could not function effectively. The chair explained the Senate advice-and-consent process and the consequences of inaction, and after discussion Khalipi asked to pull her nomination from the committee. The chair then deferred decision-making on GM 674 until April 10 at 1 p.m. to clarify the process and avoid unintended rejection. The committee then heard testimony on GM 676, Dane Maxwell for the Maui and Lānaʻi burial council, GM 677, Noani Parisa, GM 678, Caroline Hartman, and GM 679, Benedict Duman. Supporters, including SHPD and OHA, highlighted each nominee’s cultural knowledge, preservation work, genealogy, and experience with burial or historic preservation matters. Testimony repeatedly linked the nominations to the need for functioning burial councils, especially in light of the 2023 Maui fires and long-standing vacancies. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided; the chair indicated votes would be taken at the end of the agenda.

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• HF1855, that veterans should not be defrauded in the process of accessing VA benefits earned with deep
• HF1855, that veterans should not be defrauded in the process of accessing VA benefits earned with deep
• HF1855, that veterans should not be defrauded in the process of accessing VA benefits earned with deep
• <00:04:04.400> sacrifices<00:04:05.200> of benefits earned with deep sacrifices of
• benefits earned with deep sacrifices of themselves<00:04:06.000> and<00:04:06.239> of<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You go try to pay to get a crown or get a deep cleaning without health insurance.
• I'd like to start by thanking the Republican consultants who did the deep dive on this budget in a short
• However, I do want to express my deep gratitude for several items included in this budget that will make
• However, I do want to express my deep gratitude for several items included in this budget that will make
• His wisdom, deep knowledge, and thoughtful perspective were a gift to all who knew him.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the Senate journals and adopted floor amendments. Members voted on motions to advance Budget and Fiscal Review Committee measures and to suspend Joint Rule 62A so the budget committee could hear budget-related bills with shortened notice; both motions passed by roll call. The chamber then moved through the Daily File, including several second-reading bills and gubernatorial appointments. Three appointments were confirmed: Julie Lee and Ann Patterson to the Delta Stewardship Council, and Santa Cruz County Sheriff Christopher Clark to the Board of State and Community Corrections. Senators also took up Senate Joint Resolution 17, which urges Congress and the President to clarify that states may extend burial and memorial benefits in state veterans’ cemeteries to Republic of Korea veterans who served alongside U.S. troops in Vietnam; the resolution passed unanimously. The Senate then considered AB 109, the Budget Act of 2026, with extensive debate on the state’s fiscal condition and major budget priorities. Supporters said the budget is balanced, maintains reserves, reduces the structural deficit, and protects funding for child care, Medi-Cal, distressed hospitals, in-home supportive services, housing, higher education, and transit. Opponents argued it relies on future tax increases, leaves a structural deficit, and does not adequately address affordability, public safety, or repayment of unemployment insurance debt. After debate, AB 109 passed 28-9, and the chamber later approved the consent calendar items 81 through 86. The session ended with adjournments in memory of Honorable Hajan Lee, Doris Fisher, and James Leslie Barbie. The Senate announced its next floor session would be Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 9 a.m.

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• And when you're empowering these incredibly deep-pocketed special interests where they can pay for their
• I can contest that lengthy and costly litigation may be manageable for large corporations with deep pockets
• So if you have producers that have deep pockets, every time green juice lady says something or anyone
• they see anything, it's going to be very easy for them to silence you because you have incredibly deep
• pockets And with these attorney fees that they today, the producers have very deep pockets and none

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• economy is fishing, and you've got the Texas Legends billfish, you got Texas Women Anglers, we have the Deep
• Uh, we're also home, as Todd alluded to, the Deep Sea Roundup, which is the oldest and largest family
• First elected in 1985, he has led with compassion, wisdom, and deep understanding of the sensitive and
• This annual celebration has deep historical roots. The first recorded.
• Texas has a proud and unique history, one that's rooted in bravery, independence, and a deep respect

Bills: HCR6

Keywords: Meals on Wheels, senior services, nutrition, community support, volunteerism

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• As you all know, the Palisades community has overcome deep loss and hardship over the last year and a
• Thanks to his tireless efforts and his deep dive into the process, condominiums and his deep dive into

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journals, referred AB 1457 to Rules, and moved SB 1241 and SB 1422 to the inactive file. The chamber then took up two gubernatorial appointments: Tanya Pacheco Werner to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Board and Dr. Paulette Brown-Hines to the California Transportation Commission. Both nominees were presented by Senator Grove, noted as having been approved unanimously by the Rules Committee, and both were confirmed by floor vote, 34-0 and 36-0 respectively. Senator Becker then presented SR 104, which recognizes healthy aging and longevity research as a public health and economic priority and encourages prevention, early intervention, and collaboration on aging-related research and innovation. Senator Weber Pierson spoke in strong support, emphasizing aging as a major risk factor for chronic disease, health inequities affecting communities of color, and the need for more diverse research participation. The resolution was adopted on a 35-0 vote. The Senate also heard remarks introducing guests from USC, UC Berkeley, the Buck Institute, the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives, Retro Biosciences, California Chronic Care Coalition, LeadingAge California, and AgingBio, in connection with the healthy aging resolution. Committee announcements followed, and members then offered adjournment-in-memory tributes for Larry Vane of Pacific Palisades and David Sandell, an educator and former Air National Guard member. The session concluded after those memorials, with the Senate set to reconvene on June 11, 2026.

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• excellence, and embodying the long-standing legacy of Native American military service, service defined by deep
• And whereas her passing brings deep sorrow, the legacy of a... ...through her passing brings deep sorrow

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a roll call showing 28 members present and two excused. The journal from January 12 was approved, and several guests were introduced, including representatives from CSG West and NCSL, Tucson Electric Power/UniSource Native business resource group members, Yaqui community guests, students from Marcos de Niza High School, and the mayor of Guadalupe. Senators also offered remarks honoring former Attorney General Mark Brnovich with a moment of silence. A major ceremonial item was a proclamation and flag presentation honoring the life and service of Amaya Curley, presented by Senator Hatathlie. The proclamation recognized Curley’s Navy service, her cultural values, and her impact on family and community, and her family was introduced in the gallery. The Senate also recessed briefly for the presentation of an Arizona state flag flown over the Capitol in her memory, accompanied by a certificate from the Secretary of State. On floor business, the President Pro Tem announced extended deadlines for opening Senate folders and for bill introduction sets. The Senate received a House message consenting to adjourn the legislature from January 15 until January 20, and the chamber adopted a motion to accede to that request. The clerk then read a long list of second-reading bills and resolutions covering elections, education, health care, firearms, taxation, transportation, immigration-related reporting, public records, and other topics. No bill votes were taken during this portion beyond the adjournment-related motion, and the Senate later adjourned until January 15, 2026, at 10 a.m.

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• Colleagues, Dean has over 30 years of experience in agricultural finance and a deep background in farming
• But that was based on real analysis, real deep-dive look at what the situation is.
• But that was based on real analysis, real deep-dive look at what the situation is.
• But that was based on real analysis, real deep-dive look at what the situation is.
• later, what's missing is a deep later, what's missing is a deep comprehensive<02:30:21.439> look

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• I didn't have a chance to look deep into it. So correct me if I'm wrong.
• I didn't have a chance to look deep into it. So correct me if I'm wrong.
• I didn't have a chance to look deep into it. So correct me if I'm wrong.
• I didn't have a chance to look deep into it. So correct me if I'm wrong.
• I didn't have a chance to look deep into it. So correct me if I'm wrong.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met to review its mission and to discuss recent work on a letter sent to the governor and legislative leaders regarding COVID vaccine safety and related scientific references. Members said the letter, which included 31 cited sources, had been delivered to the governor’s office, the Speaker’s office, and the Senate President’s office, and a press release had been issued. Several members defended the letter’s sourcing and urged the public to read the materials and evaluate the evidence themselves, while also acknowledging questions about the trustworthiness of some cited articles. A major portion of the meeting focused on a research assistant’s effort to use AI tools to help reconstruct and verify the committee’s 2024 COVID report with citations. She reported mixed results from Copilot and Gemini, noting that the tools often produced broad or incomplete outputs and that she would need to break the report into smaller sections and ask for more specific source types. Members advised using more precise prompts and emphasized that any AI output would still need human verification. The committee said it hoped to produce a revised, fully footnoted 2024 report by early September. The chair then outlined the committee’s fall agenda, saying it would examine long COVID treatment, the patient bill of rights as it relates to COVID vaccinations and death reporting, standards of care and professional judgment by New Hampshire health care providers, and oversight of federal COVID-related funding such as CARES Act education relief dollars. He also referenced a recent fraud case involving misuse of COVID funds and suggested the committee may ask the DOJ for information. The committee will not meet in July or August and plans to resume in September and October, with a final report targeted for the end of October. The chair also introduced a recent DNI/Tulsi Gabbard press release about U.S.-funded biolabs overseas, which members discussed as a possible transparency issue relevant to future pandemic policy.

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• But at the state level as well, we have deep collaboration with um participating labor unions.
• But at the state level as well, we have deep collaboration with um participating labor unions.
• But at the state level as well, we have deep collaboration with um participating labor unions.
• But at the state level as well, we have deep collaboration with participating labor unions.
• level as well, we have deep level as well, we have deep collaboration<00:36:58.160> with<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• so just seeing sort of the trajectory of his story and him being able to say that really hit really deep
• For children, these are deep impacts and deep imprints, right?
• In addition to deep cuts to CalFresh, H.R. 1 allocates 170 bill... lived in households with children.
• In addition to deep cuts to CalFresh, HR1 allocates 170 bill, In addition to deep cuts to CalFresh, H.R
• I hope today's hearing and this dialogue really presents an opportunity for deep reflection on these

Summary: The Select Committee on Latina Inequities met at Los Angeles Mission College in Sylmar, hosted by Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez and joined by Assemblymember Mia Bonta. Rodriguez opened by framing the committee’s work around the economic status of Latinas and the effects of federal policies on the economy and social safety net, while the college president welcomed the committee and described campus services for undocumented and housing-insecure students. Rodriguez also emphasized the local impact of immigration enforcement in the San Fernando Valley and said the hearing would focus on Latinas’ economic conditions, immigration enforcement impacts on the workforce and safety, and H.R. 1’s effects on the safety net. The first panel featured HOPE’s Maria Morales and Dr. Elsa Macias, who presented findings from HOPE’s National Economic Status of Latinas report. They said Latinas are a major and growing part of California’s population and workforce, but face persistent inequities, including a large wage gap, higher unemployment, high uninsured rates, student debt, and affordability pressures around child care, housing, and education. They also discussed entrepreneurship, noting both the growth of Latina-owned businesses and barriers such as limited access to capital, technical assistance, and retirement and health coverage. In response to committee questions, they said higher education can still offer a strong return on investment, but only if students can complete degrees without being overwhelmed by debt and care costs; they also pointed to policy solutions such as SB 642, mentorship, financial literacy, CalSavers access, and support for community development financial institutions. The second panel focused on immigration enforcement and Latina safety in the workforce. Luis Nolasco of the ACLU described arrests tied to apparent ethnicity and Spanish-speaking, the chilling effect on families, and the loss of wages, school attendance, and mobility. Dr. Amada Armenta said immigration enforcement harms California’s economy, public health, and mixed-status families, and noted that undocumented workers are concentrated in agriculture, construction, and child care. SEIU’s Jen Baca Beltran said raids and school-based enforcement traumatize children and families and highlighted the need for Know Your Rights trainings. Megan Ortiz of IDEPSCA described repeated Border Patrol raids on day labor centers, injuries to staff, and the need to protect worker centers, domestic workers, and street vendors. Inclusive Action’s Shannon Camacho said raids have forced many informal workers to stop working, prompted emergency cash assistance and rent relief efforts, and strengthened advocacy for vendor protections and CDFI support. CHIRLA’s Jeanette Zanipatine said the rapid response network has expanded, documented widespread arrests and detention conditions, and is providing direct support and legal referrals; committee members asked about detention, maternal health, and what the state can do, and panelists urged stronger oversight, more legal representation, and protections for pregnant and detained people.

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• And all Aggies are members of a cult, which I say from a place of deep love.
• must work with the great men and women of USDA, the stakeholder communities, and state leaders—my deep
• And Senator, if I may add one more thing: my deep background working in state policy included working
• I am really excited to get knee-deep, waist-deep, neck-deep in these facilities. across the country,
• I know that you and I share a deep faith; it's a motivation behind what we do in our work.

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• He was well known for not only his humor and grit, but also his practical leadership, deep respect for
• grit, but also his<00:15:49.519> practical<00:15:49.920> leadership,<00:15:50.480> deep
• <00:15:50.880> respect his practical leadership, deep respect his practical leadership, deep
• that are 16 feet thick and 16 feet deep that are 16 feet thick and 16 feet deep and<02:08:26.960
• His death is a deep never walk away.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, November 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And there's just not the same possibility of them filling to six feet deep and being a drowning hazard
• If they're designed to be less than 18 inches deep or less than a foot deep, then that's the water that
• <00:57:45.200> or designed to be less than 18 in deep or designed to be less than 18 in deep
• Uh, but for a seawater desalination plant, we're drilling like over a thousand feet deep uh into the
• Uh, but for a seawater desalination plant, we're drilling like over a thousand feet deep uh into the

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land met on February 3, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills, with the chair emphasizing a two-minute limit and noting that bills would die if the hearing ran past noon. For HB 1848, the Commission on Water Resource Management and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development both supported the measure with technical, non-substantive amendments. Testimony focused on requiring early consultation about water availability in district boundary amendment petitions, with water officials explaining that the petitioner should submit a written statement reflecting consultation and that the goal was to identify water constraints earlier in the development process. The Land Use Commission’s representative opposed the bill, arguing that water availability is already addressed through existing environmental review and agency consultation, that the issue had been raised and rejected before, and that the proposal could create unnecessary delay or litigation. The committee then heard HB 1728 on rainwater catchment systems. The Commission on Water Resource Management said it acknowledged the bill’s intent but deferred to counties and other regulatory agencies, including the Department of Health, on regulatory implications. Hawaii Realtors testified in support. No vote was taken during the portion of the hearing shown. For HB 1652 on storm water management systems, the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association opposed the bill, arguing it would weaken protections created by Act 281 (“Sharkey’s Law”) and increase drowning risk for children by exempting certain water features from safety requirements. The American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii supported the bill, saying the language clarifies and better balances child safety with practical green stormwater infrastructure, including depth-based limits and exemptions for certain agricultural ponds. The Hawaii Farm Bureau also supported the agricultural pond exemption, saying such ponds are used for irrigation, livestock, and fire control and are generally away from the public. A private testifier, Allison Schaers, opposed the bill and described her daughter’s drowning in a detention basin, arguing that poor maintenance can turn stormwater features into dangerous hazards. The hearing ended without any recorded committee action or vote in the excerpt provided.

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• I also coordinated a large-scale bioblitz at a site of deep cultural significance to travel communities
• I also coordinated a large-scale bioblitz at a site of deep cultural significance to travel communities
• <00:57:49.079> base actually are built on a very deep base actually are built on a very deep
• for a task force that would dive deep for a task force that would dive deep into<01:42:14.719>
• today foraging holds a very deep today foraging holds a very deep significance<01:43:19.119>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:15:07.839> understanding<00:15:08.880> of<00:15:09.000> her such a deep
• understanding of her such a deep understanding of her community. community. community.
• Her deep faith and commitment to her family and community inform everything that she does.
• Her deep faith and commitment to her family and community inform everything that she does.
• <05:36:57.760> appreciation there expresses our deep appreciation there expresses our deep

Bills: SB141, SB124, SB56, SJR116, SB94, SB37, SB127, SB197, SB66, SB70, SB133, SB160, SB214, SB312, SB52, SJR62, SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

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• and<00:58:01.839> I'm<00:58:02.000> not<00:58:02.240> really<00:58:02.559> deep
• c><00:58:02.799> in<00:58:02.960> the<00:58:03.200> topic, and I'm not really deep
• in the topic, and I'm not really deep in the topic, but<00:58:04.400> um,<00:58:05.119> there
• roles, she has demonstrated an ability to work with diverse interests and perspectives and has the deep
• roles, she has demonstrated an ability to work with diverse interests and perspectives and has the deep

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, but I do plan to maintain deep relationships, so I'm going to stay in touch.
• ><00:04:32.120> plan<00:04:32.400> to<00:04:32.440> maintain<00:04:32.840> deep
• Um, but I do plan to maintain deep Um, but I do plan to maintain deep relationships,<00:04:34.080

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Feist delivered a farewell retirement speech on the House floor, reflecting on her service and the legacy she hopes to leave. She said she would not miss the internet, being called “honey” by strangers, going viral, wearing blazers, or what she described as a legislative culture that can encourage groupthink, discourage cross-party questioning, and make it harder to see one another’s humanity. She urged leaders to create more structures and incentives for members to truly hear each other and trust one another. She also shared what she will miss: the camaraderie and “family” of the House, the humor and support of colleagues, the process of negotiating bills with people holding different views, and the opportunity to visit a wide range of places and communities through her work. She thanked nonpartisan research staff, House staff, colleagues, her family, and several individuals by name for their support, including help with her campaigns and with balancing public service and family life. The speech was emotional and lighthearted at times, drawing laughter from the chamber. It concluded with Feist saying it had been an honor to represent New Brighton, Columbia Heights, and St. Anthony, and that she would remain outspoken after leaving office. The House responded with applause.

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• His life and ministry reflect a deep commitment to faith, scholarship, and service to others.
• Speaker, Bobby Grove lived a life of hard work, quiet excellence, and a deep commitment to the cattle
• there, DLS attorneys, or you're still busy working on conference reports, I just want to express our deep
• , deep gratitude for the very hard work that you all do.

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• Some of the shifts in terms of making sure that we don't have a deep cut in the system.
• Some of the shifts in terms of making sure that we don't have a deep cut in the system.
• Some of the shifts in terms of making sure that we don't have a deep cut in the system.
• Some of the shifts in terms of making sure that we don't have a deep cut in the system.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house