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• YOU SWEAR OR AFFIRM THE EVIDENCE YOU ARE ABOUT TO GIVE WILL BE THE TRUTH, WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT
• WORKING AND I'M NOT SURE HOW WE CAN CONTINUE TO RAISE THE BALANCE BUT AS A FUNDRAISER I AM TASKED WITH FINDING
• DO YOU SWEAR OR AFFIRM THE EVIDENCE YOU ARE ABOUT TO GIVE WILL BE THE TRUTH WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT
• AFTER GRADUATING WITH MY BACHELORS I PLAN TO MOVE OFF CAMPUS BUT UNFORTUNATELY I WAS UNABLE TO FIND SAFE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The first you will find is 3-01. It looks like a big one.
• Um it library helping me find this one.
• So there's much easier to to find.
• 22.639> the<01:30:22.960> business affirmative approval from the business affirmative approval
• The best thing we can do is find part.

Keywords: 916, all

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• All of us need to somehow find some type of common ground.
• Because we're finding things embedded. in lessons.
• I did, trying to find out who they are.
• When you find just the right book for the right child.
• Sometimes, we can't find a solution. Sometimes, we can't find a solution.

Bills: SB12, SB1565, SB13, SJR12, SB686, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB112, SB400, SB813, SB 12, SB 13

Keywords: parental rights, education, social transitioning, diversity, equity, inclusion, school policy, student clubs, school district, grievance procedure, public education, diversity and inclusion, funding penalties, school libraries, library advisory councils, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, constitutional amendment, school choice

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• affirms that principle. Thank you. affirms that principle. Thank you.
• It's very difficult to find grants.
• find grants.
• It's very difficult to find find grants.
• been doing a major insert trying to find been doing a major insert trying to find exactly<01:31:

Bills: SF0099, SF0116, SJ0006

Keywords: easement, electricity delivery, public utility, prescriptive easement, landowner rights, surface water, drainage utilities, municipality, elections, environmental management, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, 916, all

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• It affirms that individuals have the right to make their own health decisions with limited exceptions
• To put it simply, the bill will provide judges one more tool to find solutions.
• That would still be an affirmative defense under this bill, but it would not require the Commonwealth
• We have to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and find a better way, and this bill aims to do that.
• I don't think in 1970 So they can find out their own kink interests.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing began with opening remarks from the House and Senate chairs outlining procedures for a large public hearing with more than 100 witnesses on 64 legislative proposals. They explained time limits, rules for in-person and virtual testimony, written testimony procedures, and the committee’s reporting deadline. Testimony then moved through a series of juvenile justice, child protection, and civil liberties bills, with witnesses generally urging favorable reports or, in one case, opposing expanded juvenile court transparency and child advocate access to records. Several witnesses supported bills aimed at juvenile justice reform. Representative Hendricks backed H. 1744 to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking, citing federal findings of child labor in seafood processing and calling for stronger penalties and a ban on minors working in such facilities. Senator Gomez supported S. 1131 and S. 1121 to reduce juvenile fees, fines, restitution burdens, and bail-related costs, arguing they worsen racial and economic disparities. Senator Crean and other advocates supported S. 1051/H. 1695 to expand juvenile diversion eligibility, while multiple witnesses from juvenile justice and immigrant advocacy groups supported H. 1657/S. 1058 to expand juvenile expungement and to limit sharing juvenile fingerprints with federal authorities, describing recent ICE detentions of Chelsea students and the resulting fear in immigrant communities. Witnesses also supported H. 1918/S. 1240 to narrow the youthful offender statute, raising the minimum age and reducing mandatory adult-style penalties for youth. The committee also heard testimony on child safety and bodily autonomy bills. Middlesex District Attorney Marion Ryan supported H. 1752 to protect children left in extreme temperatures, explaining it would create civil penalties, allow emergency responders to remove children from cars without liability, and add criminal penalties when serious injury results. Representative Thurber and Senator O’Connor testified for H. 2011/S. 1227, a bill prohibiting coercion or mandates for health-related interventions, including vaccinations, and allowing legal remedies for violations. Senator Jalen supported S. 1136/H. 1847 to prevent false confessions by requiring recording of interrogations and banning deceptive tactics, and several innocence-project and legal-services witnesses described wrongful convictions tied to false confessions and coercive interrogations. Another major topic was H. 1626, which would require age verification for pornographic content and launch an education campaign about online sexual exploitation; Representative Cruz and survivor Udoz Wallace testified in support, describing nonconsensual image sharing and deepfake harms. Not all testimony was supportive. The Committee for Public Counsel Services opposed S. 1035, which would increase transparency in juvenile court proceedings, and H. 1689, which would expand the child advocate’s access to confidential juvenile records, arguing both would undermine privacy and trauma-informed protections for children and families. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the session consisted of opening remarks and public testimony on the listed bills.

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• Yes, on Tab 1, please vote in the affirmative; Tab 2, which is 7002, vote in the affirmative; Tab 6,
• which is 7012, in the affirmative; Tab 4, y'all did a lot, 7006 in the affirmative; Tab 5, which is Senate
• Bill 7008, in the affirmative; and Tab 3, which is SB 7004, in the affirmative, please.
• Tab 2, which is 7002, vote in the affirmative; Tab 6, which is 7012, in the affirmative; Tab 4, y'all
• did a lot, 7006 in the affirmative; Tab 5, which is Senate Bill 7008, in the affirmative; and Tab 3,

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met and first postponed Senate Bill 350. It then took up several Open Government Sunset Review bills, most of them extending or preserving public records or public meeting exemptions. Senate Bill 7000, relating to emergency shelter information for persons provided public emergency shelter during storms or catastrophes, was amended to set a new sunset date of October 2, 2031, and reported favorably. Senate Bill 7002, concerning Department of Military Affairs records in Department of Defense systems, was similarly amended to extend the sunset date to October 2, 2031 and reported favorably. Senate Bill 7012, dealing with Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles records on motor vehicle registration, dealer licensing, driver licenses, and private inspection providers, was amended to conform the effective date with the House companion and reported favorably. The committee also approved Senate Bill 7006, which preserves public meeting and records exemptions for portions of Florida Public Service Commission hearings involving confidential proprietary business information, and Senate Bill 7008, which preserves similar exemptions for Florida Gaming Control Commission meetings and records. Senate Bill 7004, concerning conviction integrity unit investigation information, was explained as maintaining confidentiality for reinvestigation materials during active innocence reviews and was reported favorably without amendment. Later, Senate Bill 7014, on Department of Legal Affairs records related to investigations of social media platforms, was taken up as a committee substitute that extended the repeal date for two exemptions from October 2026 to October 2031 and was reported favorably. Finally, Senate Bill 7016, which preserves the exemption for certain financial information held by an economic development agency for administration of small business loan programs, was reported favorably without amendment. No opposition or public testimony was presented on the bills, and the committee adopted the amendments and committee substitute by voice vote before taking recorded roll-call votes. At the end of the meeting, members were invited to record missed votes, and the committee adjourned.

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• And your affirmation shows that you are joyful.
• The chair calls Lauren Lawrence, and your affirmation, Ms.
• And your affirmation shows you're Brady Mills on behalf of Texas DPS Crime Laboratory.
• And one other housekeeping measure, I show two affirmations recorded twice.
• OK, so your affirmation shows that you are Jocelyn Huynh.

Bills: SB456, SB826, SB872, SB957, SB993, SB1660, SB2017, SB2611, SB2785, SB2794, SB442

Keywords: human organs, criminal penalties, physician license, medical ethics, illegal trade, SB 826, Texas, DWI, driving while intoxicated, intoxicated driving, school crossing zone, school zone, reduced speed limit, traffic safety, child safety, pedestrian safety, felony DWI, state jail felony, Penal Code Section 49.04, Transportation Code Section 541.302

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• And I think for many of you who know it, it was very rare to find Melissa Hortman having a harsh word
• So, to the Hortman family, may you find peace in those incredible memories.
• peace in those family, um, may you find peace in those incredible<00:24:15.200> memories.
• Classic Hortman. affirmation but with expectation. affirmation but with expectation.
• find out how<00:31:56.559> she<00:31:56.799> did<00:31:56.960> it.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Enforceable standards will push health plans to find creative solutions to maintain network adequacy
• And thankfully, I was able to find those specific bottles with the omega and the appropriate amounts
• And thankfully, I was able to find those specific bottles with the omega and the appropriate amounts
• So right now, you may be able to go and find that one that has all of the nutrients that you need and
• So right now, you may be able to go and find that one that has all of the nutrients that you need and

Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills, with extensive testimony on maternal health, prenatal safety, privacy, valley fever, Medi-Cal contracting, anti-discrimination protections, and health data sharing. SB 32 would require time-and-distance standards for labor and delivery units in health plan networks; the author and supporters said it would address maternity care deserts and improve access, while health plans opposed. SB 646 would require testing and public disclosure for toxic elements in prenatal vitamins; supporters emphasized fetal and maternal safety and transparency, while industry opponents warned it could confuse consumers or lead to reduced nutrient content. Both bills drew broad support from medical and public health groups, and both were advanced on party-line or near-unanimous votes after committee discussion. The committee also approved SB 313, which moves a parent’s birthplace on birth certificates into the confidential section to protect privacy, and SB 297, which directs CDPH to identify high-incidence valley fever regions and publish them for screening and awareness; valley fever experts and supporters stressed rising cases and the need for earlier diagnosis, while local health jurisdictions raised concerns about mandates. SB 324, dealing with Medi-Cal enhanced care management and community supports, would prioritize local community-based organizations and clarify contracting and data practices; it received strong support from nonprofits and community health advocates, with children’s hospitals and health plans seeking amendments, and it was sent forward after amendments were discussed. The committee then considered SB 418, which would codify ACA nondiscrimination protections in state law and allow up to a 12-month prescription supply for hormone therapy when medically necessary. Supporters framed it as protecting continuity of care for transgender patients and others using hormone therapy, including IVF and menopause patients, while opponents argued it would conflict with federal policy and promote harmful treatments. The bill passed to the next committee. Finally, SB 660 would strengthen the California Health and Human Services data exchange framework by creating governance and accountability for data sharing across health and social service entities; supporters said it would reduce duplication and improve care coordination, while some providers and hospital groups raised concerns. It was approved and sent to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. The consent calendar and the other measures were also voted out, with the committee recording the required roll-call votes and sending the bills onward.

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• Yes, on Tab 1, please vote in the affirmative; Tab 2, which is 7002, vote in the affirmative; Tab 6,
• which is 7012, in the affirmative; Tab 4, y'all did a lot, 7006, in the affirmative; Tab 5, which is
• Senate Bill 7008, in the affirmative; and Tab 3, which is SB 7004, in the affirmative, please.
• Tab 2, which is 7002, vote in the affirmative; Tab 6, which is 7012, in the affirmative; Tab 4, y'all
• did a lot, 7006, in the affirmative; Tab 5, which is Senate Bill 7008, in the affirmative; and Tab 3

Bills: S7000, S7002, S7004, S7006, S7008, S7012, S7014, S7016, S0350

Keywords: public records exemption, open government sunset review, OGSR, emergency shelter, public emergency shelter, storm shelter, catastrophic event, evacuees, disaster response, hurricane, evacuation, privacy, confidential records, address confidentiality, telephone number, Florida Statutes section 252.385, agency records, public records law, Open Government Sunset Review Act, Florida Public Service Commission

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met and first postponed SB 350 for a future meeting. The committee then considered a series of Open Government Sunset Review bills preserving or extending public records and public meeting exemptions. SB 7000, relating to emergency shelter recipients’ address and phone information, and SB 7002, relating to Department of Military Affairs records in Department of Defense systems, were both amended to set a new sunset date of October 2, 2031 and reported favorably. SB 7012, concerning Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles records, was amended to conform its effective date with the House companion and also reported favorably. The committee next heard SB 7006, which preserves exemptions for certain Florida Public Service Commission hearing portions involving confidential proprietary utility information, and SB 7008, which preserves similar exemptions for the Florida Gaming Control Commission; both were reported favorably without amendment. SB 7004, concerning conviction integrity unit investigation information, was also reported favorably after testimony that state attorney conviction integrity units support keeping the exemption in place beyond its current repeal date. Later, the committee took up SB 7014, presented by Senator Arrington on behalf of Senator Leitz, and adopted a committee substitute extending to October 2, 2031 two exemptions tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations of social media platforms. The committee also approved SB 7016, which preserves the exemption for certain financial information used by economic development agencies to administer small business loan programs. At the end of the meeting, members recorded affirmative votes on several bills and the committee adjourned.

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• strongly support the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act as a critical civil rights measure that affirms
• forget the spirit in which our country was founded, the spirit of throwing your arms wide and affirmatively
• By passing this crucial legislation, Delaware can affirm that every voter deserves an equal opportunity
• I am against this legislation because I think that we can find a way to ensure that we are not experiencing

Keywords: 1064, all

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• strongly support the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act as a critical civil rights measure that affirms
• forget the spirit in which our country was founded, the spirit of throwing your arms wide and affirmatively
• By passing this crucial legislation, Delaware can affirm that every voter deserves an equal opportunity
• I am against this legislation because I think that we can find a way to ensure that we are not experiencing

Bills: HB344

Keywords: campaign finance, elections, transparency, political committees, reporting requirements, enforcement

Summary: The Senate Elections and Government Affairs Committee heard several election- and campaign-related bills. House Substitute 2 for House Bill 155 would make Public Integrity Commission reports publicly available on the commission’s website, add a specific travel-expense reporting category, and remove the FOIA requirement for accessing reports; Senator Richardson said he supported the transparency measure and asked to be added as a co-sponsor. The committee also took up House Bill 444, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which would create state protections against voter suppression and vote dilution, expand language access, prohibit intimidation and deception, and allow court remedies for violations. The bill drew strong support from advocacy groups including YWCA Delaware, the League of Women Voters, the ACLU, and the Legal Defense Fund, and several senators voiced support and interest in moving it quickly. House Bill 430, a constitutional amendment proposal, would make explicit that only natural persons may vote in Delaware elections, including municipal elections, in response to concerns about corporate or other artificial-entity voting in some towns. The discussion focused heavily on Fenwick Island, where the mayor testified that the town’s charter has long allowed certain artificial entities to vote in local elections and said the system is limited and has worked for years; other speakers argued the bill was needed to prevent corporate dilution of residents’ votes. Senator Richardson expressed concern about restricting entities with a local stake, while Senator Hoffner and others emphasized the principle of one person, one vote. Senator Townsend presented House Bill 344, which would tighten campaign finance rules by requiring Delaware bank accounts for candidates and committees, recurring training, better documentation of candidate loans, longer record retention, automatic filing extensions, and inactive status for noncompliant committees; one public commenter opposed the bill on cost grounds. He also presented House Bill 448, which would allow campaign funds to be used for reasonable security expenses for candidates and elected officials, with guardrails, and a commenter suggested allowing electronic security systems without a cap. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 472, a local de-annexation measure for Noble’s Pond in Cheswold to remove scattered residential lots from town boundaries and resolve uneven tax treatment; Senator Hoffner noted local law enforcement supported the change. The committee adjourned after hearing no further public comment on HB 472, and the vote to adjourn was unanimous.

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• I hope that that family finds healing, but it would be wrong to leverage that sad story in a way to make
• ><00:17:46.400> that<00:17:46.559> that<00:17:46.760> family<00:17:47.039> finds
• asserted I hope that that family finds asserted I hope that that family finds healing<00:17:48.000
• <00:53:17.880> care seek for example gender affirming care seek for example gender affirming
• <00:53:56.480> care receives gender affirming care receives gender affirming care correct<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• No senator shall knowingly solicit a campaign contribution or accept a campaign contribution by affirmative
• legislative campaign<00:04:20.400> contribution<00:04:21.040> by<00:04:21.280> affirmative
• <00:04:21.840> act campaign contribution by affirmative act campaign contribution by affirmative
• for those listening, um it is a no person shall knowingly solicit, offer, deliver, or accept by affirmative
• act a campaign contribution affirmative act a campaign contribution within<00:04:53.919> any<

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met on February 13 to continue work on proposed Senate Rule 15-9, a rule prohibiting campaign contributions. Members discussed two parts of the rule: one barring any solicitation, offer, delivery, or acceptance of campaign contributions in areas under the control of the President of the Senate at any time, and another barring senators from knowingly soliciting or accepting contributions by affirmative act during regular or special session. Senator Rothfuss suggested clarifying the session-related language by adding the word “legislative” before “campaign” in paragraph B, while leaving paragraph A broad. The chair explained the distinction between the two provisions and opened the meeting for public comment, but none was offered. Senator Rothfuss moved to adopt the rule and offered the amendment; Senator Guru seconded it. The amendment passed unanimously, and the committee then voted to adopt the rule as amended, with Senators Guru and Rothfuss voting aye and the chair announcing the vote passed before adjournment.

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• I'm just trying to find solutions to try to speed these things up.
• Now they cannot find the workers to staff that, so there's delays in that.
• I know the shortages do—are different departments able to, I guess I'm trying to find out how rural and
• In response, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors authorized affirmative litigation earlier last
• Our county is moving forward with affirmative litigation. We don't do so lightly.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• People have been bringing up fraud, uh, gender affirming care, that type of thing.
• have been bringing up fraud,<00:03:01.680> uh,<00:03:02.080> gender<00:03:02.560> affirming
• It's an issue that we're all worried about. >> Do you think you'll find consensus on recommendations

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• [snorts]<00:02:38.720> in The bill also affirms [snorts] in The bill also affirms [snorts
• <00:25:05.080> We sometimes find ways to coexist. We sometimes find ways to coexist.
• Um, and there is an affirmative defense in paragraph D.
• <00:57:05.720> defense Um and there is an affirmative defense Um and there is an affirmative
• And so, authority to find their victims.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We're going to degree from time to time, but you're also going to find that I like to run the committee
• In fact, we may find ourselves trying to undo something. ...that we've done.
• Until you find out, as you all learn very quickly, no other states do it.
• Of medical malpractice lawsuits in the country, you won't find New Mexico anywhere near the top.
• You won't find us in the top 10.

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• premium on decorum and respect for one another. degree from time to time, but you're also going to find
• That RFP closed, and I couldn't find the date on the website this morning, but I believe it closed on
• In fact, we may find ourselves trying to undo something. That we've done.
• Until you find out, as you all learn very quickly, no other states do it.
• You won't find us in the top 10.

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• Representative Weber said, "Only one, which is, I don't know how on Earth you would find the data if
• Representative Weber said, "I don't know how on Earth you would find the data if you don't allow the
• I'm just... uh, sorry, I'm finding my notes paper everywhere. This is the day.
• The chair said, "I'm just... uh, sorry, I'm finding my notes paper everywhere. This is the day.
• <00:34:41.040> them um for for me I don't find them um for for me I don't find them compelling

Keywords: 1189, house, all