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• morning and welcome to the fifth meeting of the 2026 session of the Standing Committee on Veterans, Military
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• >> aliance to the flag of the United States >> aliance to the flag of the United States of

Committee: Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection

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• NERC, I'm almost certain, has access to the military and some of their consultants as well.
• NERC, I'm almost certain, has access to the military and some of their consultants as well.
• I think the utilities and NERC already have some idea, along with the military.
• I know that the United States military knows this is a risk.
• The military doesn't. The military can't compel the utility industry to protect themselves.

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Summary: The committee began by deferring six bills en bloc, then took up House Bill 1103, which would exempt certain industrial facility construction or improvement projects—especially aerospace-related facilities—from some local permitting requirements. Supporters said the goal was to reduce red tape and help Louisiana compete with states like Texas and Florida for aerospace investment, while members raised concerns about safety, home rule authority, and whether fewer permits could reduce oversight. The bill was reported favorably. Members then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 1212, which would require utilities to assess large electric transformers for vulnerability to electromagnetic threats and report findings to GOSEP, with a public version of the report. The sponsor and a retired Marine officer argued the bill was a limited “scoping” measure to identify vulnerabilities to solar storms or EMP attacks and estimate hardening costs; they said the current federal standard is too low and that protection technology exists. Committee members and utility representatives questioned whether the bill duplicated existing federal/NERC requirements, whether the information could create security risks if disclosed, whether the PSC had already studied the issue, and whether the costs would be passed to ratepayers. The PSC said it had previously opened a docket and studied EMP/physical security issues but never issued a final recommendation. After discussion, the sponsor agreed to defer the bill, and the committee deferred HB 1212. The committee then reported several technical or narrower bills favorably: House Bill 241 updated bank records disclosure citations and replaced a reference to the defunct Office of Thrift Supervision with the CFPB; House Bill 1091 shifted local fire departments to direct reporting into the federal emergency response system; and House Bill 1027 extended existing liability protection for real estate agents to licensed appraisers regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detector compliance in one- and two-family homes. Finally, House Bill 1096, dealing with electrical cooperative bylaws and board authority versus member approval, was introduced with testimony from cooperative representatives explaining it was intended to restore member control or allow cooperatives to opt out of the 2012 change that had expanded board authority. The transcript cuts off before final action on HB 1096.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic, for which it stands
• Our military, while our military has men and women standing watch in harm's way in the Middle East, and
• The Oklahoma National Guard is our military.
• steady commitment and service of the men and the women who wear the uniform of the United States military
• And so today, we don't just recognize our military.

Bills: SB1290 , SB1530 , SB1847 , HR1050 , SB169 , SB1377 , SB1990 , SB1991 , SB1778 , SB1579 , SB1992 , SB3 , SB2028 , SB1928 , SB2127 , SB2117 , SB1439 , SB1930 , SB330 , SB1191 , SB2110 , SB2134 , SB2069 , SB2095 , SB1613 , SB1246 , SB1976 , SB1346 , SB1509 , SB2071 , SB259 , SB1314

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• Last line: for any project located on a military base. Senator Christian. Thank you, Mr. President.
• The problem is that the military designs buildings on Air Force bases for different reasons.
• There's a lot of uses so that the military can continue to survive, fight, and win.
• There's a lot of uses so that the military can continue to survive, fight, and win.

Bills: SB5223 , SB6071 , SB5966 , SB6061 , SB6016 , SB5973 , SB5053 , SB5249 , SB5899 , SB6190 , SB5574 , SB5873 , SB5924 , SB6263 , SB6282 , SB5950 , SB6074 , SB6096 , SB5609 , SB5901 , SB5943 , SB5975 , SJM8016 , SB5907 , SB6031 , SB6155 , SB6158 , SB6227 , SB5947 , SB6085 , SB6234 , SB6274 , SB5909 , SB6044 , SB6239 , SB6045 , SB6089 , SB6170 , SB5954 , SB5762 , SB6032 , SB6066 , SB6082 , SB6164 , SB6176 , SB6319 , SB6308 , SB6200 , SB6080 , SJM8014 , SB6177 , SB6052 , SB6182 , SB5828 , SB6335 , SB6017 , SB5470 , SB5990 , SB5046 , SB5387 , SB5637 , SB5647 , SB5839 , SB5888 , SB5962 , SB6018 , SB6037 , SB6047 , SB6078 , SB6130 , SB6147 , SB6151 , SB6197 , SB6220 , SB6256 , SB6311 , SB6343

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

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• At CalVet, we view transition from military to veteran as an ongoing process.
• So, first, we want to thank our veterans, our military service members, men and women.
• about a decade ago, and then just a few weeks ago, and I'm really happy to see the care that the military
• That puts a flag on this veteran's... status as being soon to be separating.
• and girls, including but not limited to critical areas such as economic and educational equity, military

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• We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing and join us in the flag salute.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• California, from tremendous sacrifices in building the Transcontinental Railroad, to serving in our military
• But you shouldn't have to be a legislator to flag obviously dangerous activity online.
• regarding paying benefits to state employees who were members of the California National Guard or US military

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• The FAA, not the Pentagon or our military commanders, will have the final say on which military aircraft
• We need to limit military helicopter flights in our region.
• We need to limit military helicopter flights in our region.
• We need to limit military helicopter flights in our region.
• We need to limit military helicopter flights in our region.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• They have the disability issues that when you leave maybe in there, that is a red flag in almost any
• kind of bill, but that's a red flag.
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• Like many military-industrial complexes, they find new enemies and new missions, new excuses to keep
• As we speak, the Israeli military is moving to wipe what remains of Gaza City off the map.
• His military journey also led him to his wife, Shaell Man, a fellow soldier he met while in Alaska.
• His military journey also led him to his wife, Shaell Man, a fellow soldier he met while in Alaska.
• He led as the project manager for the Army's Integrated Battle Command System and later as the military

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• Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
• And so, we are recalling it from Veterans and Military Affairs Division, re-referring it to the Committee

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• Somebody like myself with military training. Can volunteer and help protect our kids.
• Somebody like myself with military training. Absolutely.
• We ask our military to use guns to protect our country.
• It's not prevention, because you all banned red flag laws.
• We clarified military, because presently under Missouri statute 143.175, and you all can read it, military

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used personal privilege remarks to recognize National Police Week and honor fallen officers, and several members offered farewell tributes to departing colleagues and interns. The chamber also introduced a number of special guests, including the Hallsville FFA Barbecue Contest Team, Mizzou wheelchair basketball players, school groups, interns, and a visiting alderwoman and former representative. The House received Senate messages and committee reports on several bills, then took up House Bill 1839, along with related bills 2921 and 3015, concerning online age verification for certain adult content and related matters. After a brief explanation that the Senate amendment was a technical fix, the House concurred in Senate Amendment 1 by 104-30 and then finally passed the combined bill package by 112-25. The chamber also adopted and then finally passed the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as a small-business health insurance measure that modernizes pooled plan language and includes a contraception coverage provision expanding private insurance coverage from a six-month to a 12-month supply; the report was adopted 120-26 and the bill was finally passed 119-27. The most extended debate centered on Senate Bill 905, which would create the Missouri Ranger training program and allow school districts, if they choose, to place specially trained armed rangers on campus with narrow arrest powers. Supporters argued it would give districts a voluntary, locally controlled, and potentially low-cost option to improve school safety, especially where school resource officers are unavailable or response times are long. Opponents said schools already have other options, warned about liability, funding, training, and the lack of child-development or mental-health components, and argued that more armed personnel would make schools feel more like prisons and would not address the root causes of school violence. The transcript ends during continued questioning and debate on SB 905, before any final vote is shown.

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• So we came up with an alternative that he strongly supported, where we're going to put a flag in every
• Army action is real military out there.
• Well, as long as we're talking about inter-service stuff, I wasn't in the military myself, but we grow
• I wasn't in the military myself, but we grow Marines in our household.
• Of course, my number four son said he didn't want to join the military, so I suggested the Air Force.

Bills: SCR8410 , SCR8410

Keywords: returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• a representative from the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, to the advisory council as an active military
• service area along the Rivers Corridor, so they make sure we don't interrupt any of the military activities
• Also military applications where... Exempt from this law.
• Also, military applications where no approved alternative exists.

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and advanced several bills. SB 958, by Senator Bradley, would require local straw and stirrer ordinances to allow renewable, certified compostable, and marine-biodegradable products, with supporters arguing it creates standards and avoids patchwork local rules; it was reported favorably. SB 1066, by Senator Brodeur, proposed a phased restoration of the Ocklawaha/Rodman Dam area, including partial dam restoration, recreation and economic development planning, and a local advisory council; testimony was strongly divided between restoration supporters and local officials concerned about water supply, reservoir value, and community impacts. The committee adopted an amendment adding a Naval Air Station Jacksonville representative to the advisory council, then reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee also approved CS/SB 698 by Senator Martin, which would let builders proceed with home construction after applying for septic permits rather than waiting for the permit to be issued first. Testimony from builders and industry representatives focused on permitting delays, contract pricing, and the need for a glide path if DEP rules change; some senators raised concerns about the 120-day transition period, but the bill passed favorably with a technical amendment. CS/SB 1230, by Senator Harrell, would phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam for non-emergency use, require inventory and disposal reporting, create DEP rules and a registry of alternatives, and establish grant/cost-savings support for local agencies; it was reported favorably after an amendment clarifying DEP references and penalty language. Finally, the committee approved CS/SB 1288, also by Senator Harrell, to designate a water body feature in the Jupiter Narrows area as the Andrew Red Harris Shoal in honor of a local environmental advocate who died rescuing a friend. The bill was amended to clarify the shoal identification and then reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested the record reflect additional affirmative votes on certain bills, and the committee adjourned.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• a representative from the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, to the advisory council as an active military
• So they make sure we don't interrupt any of the military activities and exercises going on. Great.
• Also military applications where... Exempt from this law.
• Also, military applications where no approved alternative exists.

Bills: S0698 , S0958 , S1066 , S1230 , S1288

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and advanced several bills. SB 958, by Senator Bradley, would require local straw and stirrer ordinances to allow renewable, certified compostable, marine-biodegradable products; supporters said it would reduce reliance on paper straws that may contain PFAS and create more uniform standards. The bill was reported favorably after brief supportive testimony and no opposition. The committee also approved SB 1066, by Senator Broder, a major Ocklawaha/Rodman Dam restoration proposal. The bill would direct DEP to implement a phased restoration plan, create an advisory council with local and military representation, fund recreation and economic development projects, and address safety concerns tied to the dam’s age and high-hazard status. Supporters from conservation groups, river advocates, and some local residents praised the restoration and planning framework, while several Putnam County officials opposed the bill, arguing the reservoir supports recreation, water supply, and local interests. The committee adopted a late-filed amendment adding a Naval Air Station Jacksonville representative to the advisory council, then reported the committee substitute favorably. SB 698, by Senator Martin, was also reported favorably. It would let builders proceed with local building permits while septic permits are pending, rather than waiting for sequential approval, and includes a 120-day glide path related to new DEP rules; builders supported the bill as a way to reduce delays, while some senators questioned whether the transition period was too long. The committee then approved CS/SB 1230, by Senator Harrell, which phases out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, restricts non-emergency training use, requires inventory and disposal reporting, creates DEP rulemaking and a grant program, and exempts certain federal, military, and emergency uses. Finally, the committee favorably reported CS/SB 1288, also by Senator Harrell, to designate a water body in the Jupiter Narrows area in honor of Andrew Red Harris, with a technical amendment clarifying the shoal designation. Several members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on selected bills.

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• THIS IS A FORCE MULTIPLIER AS WE SAY IN THE MILITARY FOR CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO HELP PEOPLE.
• CONTINUING ROLE IN EDUCATION, TOURISM, AND MILITARY SUPPORT.
• US MILITARY FOLKS HANG OUT IN KEY WEST FROM TIME TO TIME AND I APPRECIATE OUR CONVERSATION.
• THIS BILL WAS BROUGHT TO US BY A LOT OF PEOPLE IN THE MILITARY COMMUNITY AND THEY ARE CONCERNED ABOUT
• THIS HAS BEEN FLAGGED AS SOMETHING THAT COULD BE A CONCERN FOR RURAL AREAS IN TERMS OF THE CRITERIA THAT

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• Jackson Hayes is going to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• And also with DTI involved and Department of Justice, if for some reason there is a red flag that goes
• Please join me in a Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
• For example, spouse A receives $25,000 in military pension; they can exclude up to $25,000 in military

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• He wants our military to invade a NATO ally.
• Masked men in full military gear roam the streets of our cities.
• Massed men in full military streets.
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• However, our military preparedness.

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• Lopez of Bexar County to lead us in the Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.
• Honorable guests, fellow Texans, please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
• States of America. and then followed by the Texas flag.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag.
• women through our community, many of them deciding to make it their home after their time in the military

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star sp...
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