Bills: HF1367, HF2732, HF1897, HF1424, HF1383, HF2728, HF2863, HF1685, HF2929

Keywords: child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination

Bills: SB244, SB28, SB289, SB323, SB389, SB414, SB428, SB433, SB582, SB613, SB759, SB792, SB841, SB843, SB97

Keywords: national security, cybersecurity, consumer technology, routers, modems, study, communication, consumer protection, smart devices, transparency, internet-connected devices, FTC enforcement, broadband, infrastructure, federal programs, internet access, accessibility, affordability, deployment, government coordination

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an important meeting where they discussed various bills aimed at addressing pressing issues like consumer protection, technology, and environmental management. Chairman Cruz opened the meeting by emphasizing the role of subpoenas in ensuring accountability and oversight, highlighting a recent compliance from several parties following such threats. The meeting progressed to consider several bills, including the Romance Scam Prevention Act championed by Senator Blackburn, which seeks to protect vulnerable populations from online dating scams that have resulted in enormous financial losses, particularly among seniors. The committee also nominated Michael Kratios for the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Medder for the Federal Trade Commission, underscoring the significance of leadership in fostering innovation and consumer protection in technology sectors.

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• I feel like an auctioneer. >> Okay. Whoever had the six back here, are you a mechanic, a car buff?
• I feel like an auctioneer. auctioneer. auctioneer.
• And this can run the spectrum from unwanted touching, brushing all the way up to assault.
• And this can run the spectrum from unwanted touching, brushing all the way up to assault.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• returned to Oklahoma in 2008, where she worked in private practice and developed an expertise in autism spectrum
• He has placed top 10 twice at the FFA auctioneering competition.

Keywords: 914, all

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• don't get paid on some of the vehicles are derelict or people don't pick them up, but you get to auction
• Say the fee is $1500 at the time of auction, and we've got a completely burned 2008 Honda Prelude.
• make sure we clear the fact that you don't necessarily lose all the revenue because you are able to auction
• You're, you're correct on oxygen, but the auction prices go pretty much off of what scrap's going for
• But today, this market is controlled by a very narrow segment of the retail spectrum, which is, which

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• I have a set of twins, some of you know, that are on the autism spectrum, and we joined this organization
• That Kinetic Kids program gives you a bunch of things that you can do for kids who are on the spectrum
• allowing these private collections to end their days on Texas soil rather than being shipped off to auction

Bills: SB650, HB3667, SB28, HB3201, SB1184, HB1800, SB 28

Keywords: permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine

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• And we'll be able to talk about the reverse auction a little bit later.
• All right, we're going to reverse auction it.
• All right, we're going to reverse auction<01:08:59.279><c> it.
• Now, again, I think we might auction it.
• </c> &gt;&gt; What actually is a reverse auction &gt;&gt; What actually is a reverse auction project?

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, April 13, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• And before you know it, we're on this committee, and it's an auction, you know, to see who can be the
• She's from Texas, and we were on different sides of the spectrum at one point; I was formerly a Democrat
• But as I said before, I don't believe in the whole auction sentencing, which is, and we see that.
• Let's just, again, go into sentencing auction and figure out who's going to outbid somebody else to look

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2681, HB2720, HB2073, HB2681, SB5467, SB5820, SB5863, SB5892, SCR8406

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2681, SB5467, SB5820, SB5863, SB5892, SCR8406

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government

Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was declared present. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and Pastor Kayla Garza of Stone Church in Yakima offered the opening prayer, asking for wisdom, patience, humility, and cooperation in public service. The Speaker approved the prior day’s minutes by consent and recognized guests in the chamber, including Roger Jacob and students and faculty from Wapato School District, who had been honored in House Resolution 4679, as well as a fourth-grade class from Log Church Christian School in Brewster. The Democratic caucus was announced immediately, and the Republican caucus was scheduled for five minutes later, with the House briefly at ease. Under the fourth order of business, the House agreed by consent to treat bills, memorials, and resolutions on the introduction sheet as first reading items and refer them to the designated committees. Under the eighth order, Senate Bill 6132 was re-referred from the Transportation Committee to the Rules Committee. No objections were raised to these actions. The House then adjourned by consent until 9:55 a.m. on Friday, February 27, the 47th legislative day.

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2681, HB2720, HB2073, HB2681, SB5467, SB5820, SB5863, SB5892, SCR8406

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government

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• Um, I have a set of twins, some of you know that are on the autism spectrum.
• Connecticut that Connecticut's program gives you a bunch of things that you can do for kids who are on the spectrum
• these private collections to end their, their days on Texas soil rather than being shipped off to auction

Bills: SB 28

Keywords: groundwater, groundwater conservation district, Water Code, Water Development Board, modeled available groundwater, aquifer, water permit, groundwater transfer, export groundwater, out-of-district transfer, management area, desired future conditions, well permit, retail public utility, potable water, emergency interconnect, subsidiary, controlled entity, aquifer management, water resources

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• it comes in line with the auction price after the auction is completed.
• The auctions, I think we just had auction number 70 last year. So, and we do four auctions a year.
• </c> allowances are released into the auction allowances are released into the auction to<00:18:54.160
• The next auction is in March.
• </c> quarterly auctions in 2025. quarterly auctions in 2025.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It's a little bit they auction it off. It's a little bit like<01:05:16.520><c> that.
• </c> In 1955, or I'm sorry, by 1955, the auctions had faded into the history books.
• The idea of resurrecting a public auction holds no place in our modern society.
• </c> a public auction. a public auction.
• holds no place in our public auction holds no place in our modern<01:09:59.120><c> society.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There is a type of committee that looks at that, but not in its broad spectrum, from my opinion, and
• /c><01:19:49.320><c> in</c><01:19:49.680><c> its</c><01:19:49.960><c> broad</c><01:19:50.520><c> spectrum
• </c><01:19:51.080><c> from</c> that, but not in its broad spectrum from that, but not in its broad spectrum
• For example, we have to sell buildings at pennies on the dollar when we auction them off.
• </c> dollars when we auction them off. dollars when we auction them off.

Keywords: 958, all

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• </c> go to forcible auction. go to forcible auction.
• So, there's a number of states that are looking at this, and they're across the political spectrum.
• So, there's a number of states that are looking at this, and they're across the political spectrum.
• at this and they're across the looking at this and they're across the political<00:56:13.040><c> spectrum
• So, it's not this is political spectrum.

Bills: HF3403, HF2687, HF2381

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords

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• I appreciate all my committee members, co-committee members from every side of the political spectrum
• And I think we worked extraordinarily well... ...of the political spectrum.
• I just want to invite everybody to the auction tonight. The auction is live.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House first established a quorum and welcomed guests from the Gateway Bleeding Disorders Association, recognizing March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. The chamber then took up House Committee Substitute No. 2 for House Bill 2780, a major property tax reform measure. Supporters said the bill was narrowed after committee work and now focuses on four changes: applying Hancock limits by subclass rather than across combined property classes, raising the school levy floor from 1.50 to 2.20 while keeping districts below 2.75 from being forced down, extending physical inspection protections to commercial property when assessments rise 15% or more, and fixing the “Murphy Hancock” issue so a new levy cannot take effect until the old one expires. Several members praised the committee process and said the bill would provide taxpayer relief and more accurate assessments, while some raised concerns about the school levy floor and its interaction with the foundation formula. The substitute was adopted and the bill was ordered perfected and printed. The House then considered House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2592, 2787, and 2834, centered on restoring voting rights to people on probation or parole. The sponsor and other supporters said the bill would allow people living in the community, working, paying taxes, and complying with supervision to vote unless they are incarcerated. Members described personal experiences with constituents and former offenders who did not realize they remained ineligible to vote, and supporters argued the change would encourage civic engagement and reentry. One member noted the bill had been vetted in committee and corrections, and another cited examples of people under long supervision who still could not vote. The substitute and motion to perfect and print were adopted. Finally, the House took up House Bill 2125, which would put into statute the sharing of citizenship status between the Department of Revenue and the Secretary of State, remove a sunset on the Secretary of State’s authority to seek court relief and subpoena records in credible election-violation investigations, and extend a technology fee used by the Secretary of State’s office. The sponsor said the subpoena power had been used only twice since 2020 and was intended as a limited investigative tool, not a charging mechanism. A member raised concerns about possible abuse in the current election climate, but the sponsor and others said the process had worked as intended and remained narrowly focused. The bill was discussed but the transcript ends before a final vote on House Bill 2125 is shown.

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• These will cover items like personnel, post-HCm recommendations, statutorily required notices, and auction
• It's not a broad spectrum. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your indulgence.

Bills: HB3044, HB3465, HB3625, HB3704, HB3759, HB3920, HB3972, HB4191, HB4311, HB4426

Keywords: veterans, tax refund, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, capital improvement, donations, Oklahoma Emission Reduction, incentive, taxation, environment, revenue, investment, school funds, treasurer, education funding, financial policy, income tax, scholarship, tax credit, Oklahoma Tax Commission, school funding

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• Those are two ends of the spectrum where we know we need to make sure there is adequate charging infrastructure
• Interior Secretary Holland's four-year leasing schedule, which did include a second Gulf of Maine auction
• and environmental necessity of terminating or amending any existing energy... second Gulf of Maine auction

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on the impact of the Trump administration’s federal climate policy changes on Massachusetts, with a focus on threatened grants, regulatory rollbacks, and state options to continue climate work. Chair Creem and other senators emphasized that Massachusetts still has a 2050 net-zero mandate and needs contingency plans for clean energy, transportation electrification, offshore wind, resilience, and financing if federal support is reduced or withdrawn. Executive branch witnesses said Massachusetts has already experienced disruptions to more than $1 billion in climate-related federal funds, though many suspended grants were restored after litigation by the Attorney General’s office. EEA reported continued uncertainty around a $389 million Grid Innovation Program award and a FEMA dam-safety reimbursement, while MassDOT said its NEVI fast-charging program remains on track with about $50 million obligated, but a $14.4 million competitive charging grant is on hold and future unobligated NEVI funds remain uncertain. Senators also discussed EV rebates, charging infrastructure, the role of the Community Climate Bank, and whether the state can expand independent financing and support for municipalities, higher education, and nonprofits. The Attorney General’s office described successful multi-state litigation that won a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the federal funding freeze, restoring access to many EPA, DOE, USDA, and Interior funds, while noting continued enforcement actions over FEMA manual reviews and other barriers. The office said it is also preparing to defend the endangerment finding, California vehicle-emissions waivers, offshore wind permits, and other federal climate protections. Outside advocates warned that federal tax-credit rollbacks, tariffs, and possible repeal of IRA and infrastructure funding could slow EV adoption and raise costs, while offshore wind testimony said federal permitting pauses and legal challenges are delaying projects and could leave Massachusetts far short of its 2030 offshore wind goals. Nonprofit witnesses also described canceled or delayed grants for wetland restoration and urban heat mitigation, and urged the Legislature to increase state funding, including for the environmental bond bill and municipal vulnerability preparedness work.

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• dangers of extremism, racism, and anti-democratic forces that exist across the entire political spectrum
• dangers of extremism, racism, and anti-democratic forces that exist across the entire political spectrum
• and help limit the spread of infectious disease, particularly in high-traffic settings like horse auctions

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, recognized several guests in the gallery, and then took up a series of committee reports, referrals, and floor actions. Early business included concurrence in committee reports on bills and resolutions from Game and Fisheries, Professional Licensure, Health, and Children and Youth, along with referral of Senate Bill 1377 to Transportation. The chamber also signed House Bill 1344 after the Senate returned it without amendment. Later, members announced caucus and committee meetings, including Rules, Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations, Insurance, and Appropriations, before recessing and then reconvening for floor votes. The House adopted several resolutions, including House Resolution 537 designating Rail Safety Week, House Resolution 449 recognizing the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, and House Resolution 568 designating Javei Syndrome Awareness Day. The chamber also considered House Bill 2037 on cryptocurrency corruption, where Amendment A03882 narrowing the bill to public officials and immediate family members was adopted, while two later amendments were tabled or failed. House Bill 2198, repealing the sales and use tax exemption for computer data center equipment, was amended to take effect immediately and to bar KOZ use for data centers, then agreed to. House Bill 2559, concerning a university conveyance and other conveyances, was agreed to after out-of-order amendments were ruled on. A major portion of the session focused on data center policy. House Bill 2496, creating a 180-day pause on data center proposals to give municipalities time to update zoning and planning, drew extensive support from members emphasizing local control, environmental concerns, and the need for time to assess impacts; it passed final passage 201-1. House Bill 2650, creating the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development certification for data centers, also generated lengthy debate over energy use, water, community benefits, and tax treatment; it passed 134-68. The House also passed House Bill 2162 on temporary licensing for drug manufacturers before FDA approval, House Bill 2388 on rounding cash payments when pennies are unavailable, House Bill 2437 on county and municipal bridge repair funds, House Bill 2555 on equine dealer recordkeeping, and House Bill 2621 directing a Department of Health survey on maternal and infant outcomes. Other actions included final passage of House Bill 1006 on milk tester and wearer sampler certification periods, House Bill 2014 on opportunities for minors and emergency service organizations, House Bill 2512 prohibiting ride-share pricing based on device condition, House Bill 2644 authorizing itemized capital bridge projects, and Senate Bill 1058 updating the E85 flex-fuel reference. The House also adopted House Bill 2162, House Bill 2388, House Bill 2437, and House Bill 2555 by recorded votes, and several committee reports were agreed to throughout the day. The session ended with additional committee referrals, a motion to recommit several bills to Appropriations, and adjournment until the next morning.