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• to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power
• to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power
• to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power
• And, quite frankly, we need it for West Virginia's power utilities, even though they disagree currently
• The Governor may certify to the authority a revised list of capital improvements for the State Culture

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• </c><00:36:46.960><c> costs,</c> reliable power and lower costs, reliable power and lower costs, we've
• </c> power the future, we need pipelines. power the future, we need pipelines.
• He will speak truth about power, which means you go to power and you say, 'Power, there's a problem and
• </c> "Power, there's a problem and you're it. "Power, there's a problem and you're it.
• </c> John Bonafas has that kind of power. John Bonafas has that kind of power.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, December 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• at sites that have electrical power.
• So the inspection process will be expanded to include the power lines and power poles that serve the
• and the overhead power lines are installed in accordance with utility company standards.
• Correctly, the board members are all appointed by the governor? Not all.
• We've had to do that with a number of boards, even if they're not nominated by the governor.

Bills: SB410, SB795, SB2510, SB728, SB2689, HB143, HB143

Keywords: Gulf Coast Protection District, navigation safety, special districts, state governance, Texas legislation, Gulf Coast, flood protection, storm risk management, coastal restoration, natural resources, prescribed burns, self-insurance, fire management, liability protection, rural land management, beverage container recycling, deposit return system, container deposit, bottle bill, recycling refund

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• Well, we closed the power plant, which had commercial insurance.
• Hydrogen power, electric vehicles, battery technology, nuclear power, and most recently artificial intelligence
• Eventually, the governor had to step in and help...
• So it's bigger than more power than our utility currently generates.
• That coal-powered power plant emitted about as much as we're now bringing on.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its fourth meeting, held October 27-28 in Santa Fe, with Representative Duncan moving approval and no opposition. The chair then introduced a panel on the cost of providing medical care in New Mexico, focusing on physician shortages, rising practice costs, and access problems, especially in southern New Mexico and Las Cruces. Panelists included family physicians, a pediatrician, a cardiologist/electrophysiologist, and a community health center medical director, who described their backgrounds and practices before turning to the policy discussion. The doctors argued that New Mexico is losing physicians because of three main pressures: medical malpractice exposure, gross receipts tax on medical services, and low Medicaid reimbursement. They said malpractice premiums are much higher than in neighboring states, punitive damages and venue shopping increase risk, and the patient compensation fund and attorney fee structure create additional costs. They also described administrative burdens from insurance billing and referrals, the high debt and long training period for physicians, and the effect of corporate medicine and private equity on practice decisions. One panelist emphasized the economic impact of each physician on jobs and local spending, while another noted that shortages force patients into emergency rooms and delay specialty care. The panel presented a list of proposed solutions: reform punitive damages, limit venue shopping and stacking, restore lifetime medical payments from the patient compensation fund, enact apology protections, cap attorney fees, continue Medicaid funding improvements, and eliminate gross receipts tax on medical and dental services. Committee members generally agreed the presentation was thorough and useful, but several noted that some proposals fall outside this committee’s jurisdiction and would likely need to move through other committees, especially judiciary and tax. Some members supported drafting legislation or working on separate bills, while others urged caution, requested more input from hospitals and economists, and raised concerns about local government revenue impacts from GRT changes. The chair concluded by encouraging members to continue discussions offline and noted that the tax-related issue would be taken up further in the next day’s work.

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• public power system, from 1988 to 2015.
• Messages from the Governor will be deemed read. Messages from the Assembly will be...
• There's a $10 million proposal to implement SB 472 from the Governor.
• And through the power of sports, he created opportunity.
• But off the field, he taught people the power of believing in oneself.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Children from this material in Texas starting today and the day that Governor Abbott signs this bill
• And those board members are going to be appointed by the governor, the lieutenant governor, and other
• Let's preserve the purchasing power that... That we have set aside.
• One of the concerns is that the governor and the lieutenant governor—I'm sorry I don't have that section
• Governor are going to be selecting a fee structure.

Bills: HJR138, HB42, HB 104, HB 129, HB677, HB426, HB668, HB1699, HB2017, HB2128, HB2038, HB3783, HB3717, HB2316, HB3686, HB2563, HB3883, HB4021, HB2788, HB2663, HB3305, HB3173, HB3474, HB 1105, HB3531, HB3490, HB3597, HB 1295, HB3512, HB3010, HB3112, HB4215, HB3223, HB3464, HB3120, HB4214, HB4511, HB3704, HB4081, HB4783, HB4063, HB2783, HB4937, HB5085, HB2510, HB3426, HB4361, HB 1169, HB2516, HB2347, HB4034, HB4700, HB3560, HB5150, HB3860, HB3146, HB3924, HCR98, HCR92, HB1520, HB1545, HB5265, HB1887, HB1914, HB2402, HB2306, HB2350, HB3000, HB3237, HB3326, HB3211, HB 1056, HB2081, HB2187, HB3092, HB3308, HB3526, HB3750, HB4219, HB4230, HB4290, HB5238, HB4804, HB4749, HB245, HB1465, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB 1043, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB1353, HB3960, HB3923, HB2221, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5092, HB3748, HB5246, HB4344, HB1482, HB4044, HB2702, HB4264, HB2807, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB3133, HB4960, HB3214, HB2145, HB 1201, HB5061, SB29, SB879, SB65, SB1745, SB412, SB412, SB1746, SB1238, SB1341, SB522, SB1532, SB1378, SB1062, SB2066, SB1963, SB2204, SB1366, SB2077, SB1967, SB1151, HB1618, HB2156, HB2615, HB2615, HB2349, HB1926, HB569, HB1762, HB38, HJR138, HB42, HB 104, HB 104, HB 129, HB677, HB426, HB668, HB1699, HB2017, HB2128, HB2038, HB3783, HB3717, HB2316, HB3686, HB2563, HB3883, HB4021, HB2788, HB2663, HB2663, HB3305, HB3173, HB3474, HB 1105, HB3531, HB3531, HB3490, HB3490, HB3597, HB 1295, HB3512, HB3010, HB3112, HB4215, HB3223, HB3223, HB3464, HB3120, HB4214, HB4511, HB3704, HB4081, HB4783, HB4063, HB2783, HB4937, HB5085, HB2510, HB3426, HB4361, HB 1169, HB2516, HB2347, HB4034, HB4700, HB3560, HB5150, HB3860, HB3146, HB3924, HCR98, HCR92

Keywords: carbon tax, carbon emissions, greenhouse gas, climate policy, fuel tax, emissions tax, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax limitation, environmental tax, fossil fuels, energy policy, legislative taxing authority, ballot proposition, constitutional amendment, higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University

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• I hope you will do everything in your power to make this end.
• As the wardens, we are at the pleasure of the governor.
• So whatever the governor or the legislature passes, we will follow it.
• Power without accountability leads to abuse. Thank you for your comment. How are you doing?
• I'm the community engagement manager at GRIP Training Institute, Guiding Rage Into Power.

Summary: The hearing focused first on sexual abuse, harassment, and retaliation in California’s women’s prisons, with testimony from CDCR wardens, the Office of Inspector General, advocacy groups, and formerly incarcerated survivors. Legislators and witnesses described a pattern of staff misconduct, fear of retaliation, gaps in reporting, and the need for stronger accountability, better investigations, and more outside access for survivor support organizations. CDCR said it has expanded training, body-worn and stationary cameras, outside partnerships, and PREA-related response procedures, while the Inspector General requested additional funding and staff to monitor more grievances and staff sexual misconduct cases under SB 1069. Members pressed CDCR on why accused staff are not always placed on leave, how cases are referred to prosecutors, and whether current protections are enough; several members argued the state should aim to investigate all complaints and do more to prevent retaliation and repeat abuse. The second issue was rehabilitative and reentry programming in women’s prisons. CDCR’s Division of Rehabilitative Programs and the wardens highlighted education, vocational training, substance use treatment, peer support, and community reentry programs, citing increased enrollment and recent graduates earning diplomas, degrees, and certifications. They said these programs are intended to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. Formerly incarcerated advocates and community providers argued that current offerings are still too limited, outdated, and not aligned with today’s job market, especially around digital literacy and transferable credentials, and they urged more funding for community-based, trauma-informed, gender-responsive programming. A coalition representative asked for a $20 million continuation and expansion of the Wright Grant program, and members discussed additional budget requests for reentry and related women’s services.

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• We signed it into law on Sunday, July 9, with Governor Rendell at Sharon Baptist Church.
• The governor has said, get me a bill, I will sign it.
• Although they may believe there is some power that created the universe, they believe that power simply
• The governor is in place to wrap all of this up.
• The governor is in place, and the majority in this chamber is walking away. Welcome.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received committee reports from Banking and Insurance and Judiciary. Several leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber took up calendar and procedural motions, including re-referrals and tabling actions on multiple bills. House Bill 1102 and Senate Bill 911 were re-referred to Appropriations, House Bill 96 and Senate Bill 599 were briefly laid on the table and then returned to the calendar, and House Bill 2400 and Senate Bill 746 were also sent to Appropriations. The Senate later agreed to consider a discharge-related motion on minimum wage, but the motion to make it a special order of business failed by a vote of 23-27. On final passage, Senate Bill 1182 passed 50-0 after Senator Boscola described it as a modernization of the Board of Vehicles Act to address software-based vehicle features, warranty reimbursement, data protections, loaner vehicles, and related dealer/manufacturer issues; she noted amendments had been adopted to address stakeholder concerns. Senate Bill 1334 also passed, 29-21, after the Senate rejected Amendment A44049, which would have exempted certain cardiology technicians from licensing requirements if credentialed and supervised; supporters argued the exemption reflected existing practice and credentialing, while opponents said the bill was needed for patient safety and consistent oversight. Senate Bill 1372 passed 50-0, and House Bill 2426 was re-referred to Appropriations. The latter part of the session focused heavily on minimum wage and budget timing. Senators Tartaglione, Hughes, and Costa argued Pennsylvania had gone 20 years without raising the minimum wage and urged action on a House-passed minimum wage measure, while Senator Pittman said Republicans were willing to “meet in the middle” but opposed the House proposal as written. Members also discussed the state budget, the rainy day fund, and whether the Senate should remain in session; after debate, Senator Pittman’s motion to recess to the call of the President pro tempore was adopted 27-23, and the Senate stood in recess.

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• If the governor sees his shadow, there are six more weeks of session. So we now know how to pray.
• Senate and the Chief Executive, the Honorable Kevin Stitt, Governor.
• And welcome, everybody, Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell.
• As governor, my top priority has always been keeping Oklahoma safe.
• It's a powerful speech exploring the role of government and the welfare state.

Bills: HB3725, HB3260, HB3660, HB3369, HB3370, HB2937, HB3419, HB3264, HB3266, HB3267, HB3268, HB3310, HB4311, HB3841, HB3024, HB3075

Keywords: labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit

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• I'm proud of the work our governor has done to address these losses in 2025.
• And we wield enormous market power.
• matter: power reliability, the cost of power, and the timing of power.
• They'd provide cost projections for delivering the needed power.
• But their economy is largely driven, talking about power, by coal.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Part of that mission is to more fully utilize the powers of this legislative body.
• And the Governor then has an opportunity to review our work and veto items.
• The Legislature has the power to reinstate an appropriation.
• Last summer, the Governor vetoed 30 percent of the Legislature's operating budget.
• Sincerely, Ron DeSantis, Governor. Reading the communication, Mr. Speaker.

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• The governor had that same capability, right?
• Speaker, kind gentlemen, that the Governor funded.
• That's why we generate lots of wind power.
• Number four, a tree fell on a power line.
• That had to do with power lines. I think even renewable energy power lines would do that.

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• And so I applied to be on the board and the governor selected me this year.
• And so I applied to be on the board and the governor selected me this year.
• I want to make the causal force. ...the board, and the governor selected me this year.
• And I'll do everything I can in my power to help in that effort.
• I want to thank Governor DeSantis as well for trusting me with this important responsibility.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We had two bills signed in 2017 by Governor Ducey, the Mitch Warnock Act, and Jake's Law in 2020.
• And I wanted to honor our Governor, Governor Ducey, and encourage Katie Hobbs to get on board with this
• I worked on legislation first with Governor Jan Brewer.
• It's the most powerful weapon. Right now in our country, language is the most powerful weapon. Mr.
• That was the Alien and Enemy Act, and it gave wartime powers to a president.

Bills: HB2665, HB2904, HB2917

Keywords: manslaughter, suicide encouragement, assisted suicide, online harassment, social media, text messaging, directed communication, minor suicide, youth suicide prevention, criminal liability for speech, online bullying, free speech, homicide, class 2 felony, Cade's Law, Arizona criminal law, sovereignty, border security, health crisis, drug cartels

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• Messages from the Governor, there are none. Messages from the Senate, there are none.
• It's time we address this letter to the governor to stop sabotaging. Medi-Cal funding.
• To us, if our own governor won't? Thank you, Assemblymember Macedo.
• Instead, they're undermining the power of the courts.
• So to be clear, MST would not have the power to impose a tax.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> power over the legislature. power over the legislature.
• Nolan void by the governor.
• Separation<01:45:39.920><c> of</c><01:45:40.000><c> powers.</c> Separation of powers.
• Separation of powers.
• For nearly two rulemaking powers.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Teach us the power of patience.
• Without objection, the Senate will advance to the eighth order of business: messages from the governor
• Without objection, the Senate will advance to the eighth order of business messages from the governor
• Sincerely, Brad Little, Governor of Idaho.
• Don't know what power slap is? You should Google it, but you'll only have to Google it once. Mr.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the journal and moved through committee reports and messages. Committee actions included referral of a large group of newly printed Senate bills to the appropriate standing committees, a do-pass report on House Bill 55 from Health and Welfare, and referral of Senate Bills 1270 and 1271 for possible amendment. The Senate also received a gubernatorial appointment of Jeff Seelich to the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho Board and House bills 576, 577, 632, and 607 for introduction. In the 10th order, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 114 on Education Committee rules and Senate Resolution 115 on temporary and pending rules for several state agencies, both without opposition. It also adopted Senate Joint Memorial 109, which urged Congress to address campaign finance concerns and out-of-state influence in Idaho elections, and House Joint Memorial 9, which asked Congress to reaffirm FLPMA as the governing framework for federal land management and exchanges. House Joint Memorial 11 was also adopted, calling on Congress to fully fund IDEA at the promised 40% level; supporters emphasized the burden on state and local budgets and property taxpayers, while opponents argued the state should resist federal overreach and dependency. The Senate confirmed the committee report recommending Ryan Lanham as State Athletic Commissioner, with supportive testimony highlighting his combat sports background and experience. It also adopted the committee report confirming Juliet Sharon as Director of the Department of Health and Welfare, with senators citing her Medicaid and program integrity experience and the size and complexity of the agency. In first and second reading, the Senate referred House Bills 576 and 577 to Transportation and House Bills 632 and 607 to State Affairs, and advanced House Bill 533, Senate Bill 1258, and House Bill 502 to third reading. The chamber then heard announcements about caucus and lunch events before adjourning until the next day.

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• Teach us the power of patience.
• Without objection, the Senate will advance to the eighth order of business: messages from the governor
• Without objection, the Senate will advance to the eighth order of business messages from the governor
• Sincerely, Brad Little, Governor of Idaho.
• Don't know what power slap is? You should Google it, but you'll only have to Google it once. Mr.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the corrected journal. Committee reports were then processed, including referrals of numerous newly printed Senate bills to standing committees, a due-pass report on House Bill 55, and referrals of Senate Bills 1270 and 1271 for possible amendment. The Senate also received a gubernatorial appointment of Jeff Seelich to the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho Board, which was referred to the Commerce and Human Resources Committee, and House messages transmitting several bills and returning Senate Bill 1222 and Senate Joint Memorial 108 for further action. In the 10th order, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 114, which concerned Education Committee rules, after brief debate. It also adopted Senate Joint Memorial 109 urging Congress to address campaign finance and election transparency concerns, and Senate Resolution 115, which found temporary and pending rules from several state agencies to be in order. The Senate also adopted House Joint Memorial 9, supporting FLPMA and federal land exchange authority, and House Joint Memorial 11, calling on Congress to fully fund IDEA at the promised 40 percent level; that memorial drew debate over federal overreach versus the state’s obligation to support special education funding. The Senate then confirmed the committee report recommending Ryan Lanham for State Athletic Commissioner, with supportive remarks about his combat sports background and experience, and confirmed Juliet Sharon as Director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, with senators citing her Medicaid and program integrity experience. In first and second reading, the Senate referred House Bills 576, 577, 632, and 607 to committee, and advanced House Bill 533, Senate Bill 1258, and House Bill 502 to third reading. The session ended with announcements about caucus and stakeholder lunches, a food bank event in the rotunda, and a notice that Chairman’s lunch would not be held Thursday, followed by adjournment until 11 a.m. the next day.

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• Item number three, messages<00:13:40.160><c> from</c><00:13:40.320><c> the</c><00:13:40.480><c> governor
• </c> messages from the governor. Mr. Mr. messages from the governor. Mr. Mr.
• </c><00:13:44.000><c> We're</c><00:13:44.160><c> in</c> governor? Yes, Madam Speaker.
• We're in governor? Yes, Madam Speaker.
• ,</c><00:15:40.720><c> courageous,</c> that they are more powerful, courageous, that they are more powerful

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Here's the statutory authority I need from the governor or acting governor: it's a disaster declaration
• So there's—and please, I mean, no disrespect to the governor, the governor's office or the... governor
• Because whether it's the Pro Tem or Lieutenant Governor or the Governor, that's something we're going
• On the first day when we were working with TDEM, the governor was there, the lieutenant governor was
• Power, software, etc.

Keywords: flooding, emergency response, communication systems, first responders, disaster management, Texas Water Development Board, regional planning, public safety

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.