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• It's going to be the smaller businesses that are going to drive innovation and lower prices.
• re reasonable access, both with driving re reasonable access, both with driving distances.<00:38
• It was a little current OCM rules are.
• And warning: do not drive under the influence of cannabis.
• And warning, do not drive development.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, we've been working on the rules kind of all along the way.
• So, we need to update any reference in our existing rules to accommodate for that.
• Usually those would be like a four-wheel drive Suburban or a similar vehicle.
• I mean, 165 kids, God bless their hearts, they drive with them every day.
• What better person to teach kids to drive than two cops, right?

Keywords: 916, all

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• at EPA over it's called a nuisance rule, and it was enacted on January the 20th regarding rules on air
• Rule of law is my touchstone.
• on the two local rules proposed by Maricopa County. We spoke about these, Rule 204 and 205.
• It is a rule. Is it It is a rule under the Congressional Review Act.
• The waivers are not rules. That's been established.

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• And I’m in L.A., and they’re driving really, really fast.
• AB 311 will improve road safety by reducing poor driving.
• Not the unverified predictions of AI about future driving.
• There are people who got used to driving on the roads with nobody there, and they're still driving that
• There are people who got used to driving on the roads with nobody there, and they're still driving that

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• <01:47:18.320> for water carriers just like the rules for water carriers just like the rules
• So this way, if still going to drive.
• on the f freeway or on you're driving on the f freeway or on surface<02:22:09.520> roads.
• <03:15:32.640> But somebody's driving an older vehicle.
• But somebody's driving an older vehicle.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2021, a transportation measure creating a framework for electric bicycle and micromobility regulation. The bill would define electric bicycle and electric micromobility device, set age and helmet rules, restrict class 3 e-bikes from sidewalks, allow limited sidewalk use for class 1 and 2 bikes, prohibit high-speed electric devices and certain nonconforming devices in specified locations, update county tax definitions, and change related terminology. Testimony was largely supportive from DOT, police, Honolulu officials, Hawaii Bicycling League, AAA Hawaii, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, and several individuals, while DCCA’s Insurance Division asked for clarity on whether insurance would be required. Committee discussion focused on safety, enforcement, and the fact that no insurance market currently exists for these e-bike classes; members also discussed the need to target bad actors rather than ordinary riders. The chair then proposed and the committee adopted amendments to HB 2021, including clarifying that road-legal, permitted, classified electric bicycles are not subject to insurance requirements at this time; allowing properly classified electric bicycles on sidewalks at 10 mph or less subject to county restrictions; barring high-speed electric devices and other nonconforming devices from public roadways; authorizing impoundment of non-road-legal or improperly registered devices; and requiring direct parental supervision for riders under 16 on class 2 or 3 e-bikes. The committee also made technical and effective-date changes. The recommendation to pass HB 2021 with amendments was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee next took up HB 1641, a related transportation bill addressing high-speed electric devices. The chair explained that the measure would prohibit the sale, lease, rental, distribution, possession, or operation of high-speed electric devices and establish penalties, but the committee’s version would narrow the focus to devices covered by HB 2021. The amended bill would prohibit offering high-speed electric devices for lease or rent, require sellers to comply with the new regulatory framework, ban operation on bicycle lanes, highways, roadways, and streets, and set a civil penalty of $250 to $1,000 per violation. After no further questions, the committee voted to pass HB 1641 with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The meeting then moved to HB 1709, which would transfer regulation of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation and make conforming changes with an appropriation. DOT testified in support, while the PUC and DCCA’s Consumer Advocacy Division raised concerns about preserving consumer protections and the complexity of moving the regulatory framework. Young Brothers supported the bill and said the current system is outdated, but the discussion remained ongoing; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 1709 is shown.

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• We appreciate you for the drive. Y'all can go home.
• How fast can we drive this next one out, Senator Harris? Real short.
• The county will get calls to fix these roads that an ambulance can't drive down.
• In Kimball County, I tried to follow the rules a year and a half ago.
• Thank you for making the drive, Joyce.

Bills: SB467, SB325, SB867, SB994, SB1052, SB1237, SB1449, SB1531, SB2063, SB2172, SB2173, SB2520, SB2529, SB2538, SB2541, SJR46, SJR84

Keywords: SB 467, Texas property tax, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, residence homestead, fire damage, house fire, destroyed home, temporary tax relief, appraisal district, chief appraiser, local taxing unit, tax rollback, tax refund, Tax Code Chapter 11, prorated exemption, homestead improvement, disaster relief, property tax exemption, residential property

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• <02:38:26.600> 17 floor under Clause one of rule 17 floor under Clause one of rule 17 remarks
• So we have to take a step back, repeal that horrific rule made by rule, not by a discussion in Congress
• rule made by<03:03:25.840> rule<03:03:26.200> not<03:03:26.399> by<03:03:26.560
• That drives my work here.
• 6 of rule 20.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• You know, so it just put some rules around them.
• Second, this is an incentive bill to drive high-quality projects.
• That's exactly the opposite of where we think we should be driving.
• We're trying to figure out ways to drive down costs for working people.
• We have all sorts of OSHA rules and other rules that protect worker safety, and this bill does not override

Summary: The committee heard several energy, water, and utility bills. SB 919 by Senator Grayson would extend the biomethane monetary incentive program through 2030 and authorize additional funding to support renewable natural gas projects by reducing interconnection costs. Supporters said high interconnection costs and the current tax treatment are major barriers to methane reduction projects; opponents, including TURN and environmental groups, raised ratepayer cost concerns and objected to rate-basing and additional public funding. The author said amended language would remove the rate-basing provisions and instead urge the CPUC to act quickly on its pending decision. SB 931 by Senator Laird would reauthorize the Community Impact Mitigation Program for the Diablo Canyon plant through 2030 to continue funding local emergency preparedness, fire protection, public safety, and school district costs. The County of San Luis Obispo and labor groups supported the bill, while TURN opposed it as a statewide ratepayer subsidy that could be funded from existing PG&E revenues instead of higher rates. Members discussed the bill in the context of the 2022 Diablo Canyon extension deal and the possibility of a future longer extension. SB 1215 by Senator Cortese would direct the CPUC to set deployment targets for EV charging in multifamily housing and evaluate progress, with amendments aimed at affordability and limiting system upgrade costs. Supporters said renters are largely locked out of home charging and that prior utility programs proved cost-effective; no opposition testified. SB 1359 by Senator Stern would require more deliberate CPUC review before major gas system investments, emphasizing electrification and non-pipeline alternatives. Gas utilities and several industry groups opposed it, arguing it could undermine the obligation to serve, create safety and reliability risks, and change the regulatory compact. The committee also heard SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar, presented by Senator Gonzalez, which would establish a statewide low-income water rate assistance program upon appropriation. Water agencies, environmental groups, and local governments supported the measure, while one member expressed concern that it lacked a funding source and could not overcome Proposition 218 limits; the bill was moved to Appropriations and the roll was left open. Finally, SB 1098 by Senator Perez would restrict the use of long-running memorandum and balancing accounts by investor-owned utilities, require exceptional circumstances for new accounts, and add sunset and cost-sharing requirements. Consumer advocates and large energy users supported tighter oversight, while the utilities and business groups opposed the bill as too rigid and potentially harmful to flexibility for wildfire, emergency, and safety-related costs.

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• Bakofsky: THE MARKETPLACE ACCOUNTABILITY RULE APPLIES TO THE CMS RULES SO WHAT OIR DID ABOVE AND BEYOND
• THEY KNEW WHICH COURT RULING YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT AND NONE OF US KNEW.
• THERE WAS A COURT RULING CHALLENGING CNS MARKETPLACE INTEGRITY RULE AND IT CHANGED THE WAY THE ACTUARIAL
• HOW DO WE PIVOT IF THE RULES OF THE GAME CHANGE.
• YOU MENTIONED THAT IT CAN CHANGE ON YOUR DRIVE OVER HERE.

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• Whipps of Athol now moves suspension of the rules.
• By reducing the amount of available housing, it's driving the housing costs up, it's driving rents up
• Under 33F of House Rules, a roll call is required.
• The goal seemed to be driving people... ...last summer.
• It's not changing the rules.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House began with routine business, including the Pledge of Allegiance and adoption of three congratulatory resolutions honoring Eagle Scouts Charles Goodman, Jack Goodwin, and Liam LaCrooy. Members also adopted a House-Senate concurrence on House 4359, a Milford alcohol-license bill, after amending it to repeal Chapter 289 of the Acts of 2022 and set an effective date. The chamber then passed Senate 2596, establishing maintenance of private roads in Gloucester, and engrossed House 4887. The House also observed moments of silence for former Lynn City Councilor Richard Rick Ford, Louise M. Pedroso, and Mildred “Millie” Cox, and welcomed several guests, including students, civic visitors, and British Minister of State Stephen Doughty. The bulk of the session focused on budget amendments related to housing and emergency assistance. Amendment 1579, which would have tightened HomeBASE eligibility by requiring citizenship-status inquiries, was debated at length and defeated 26-130. Amendment 1582, which would have barred Housing and Livable Communities from conditioning grants on MBTA Communities Act compliance, was also rejected 27-126. Amendment 1583, which would have limited right-to-shelter eligibility to U.S. citizens with six months’ Massachusetts residency, was defeated 26-122. Supporters argued these changes would reduce costs and prioritize taxpayers; opponents said they would exclude lawful residents and undermine existing housing and shelter reforms. The House then adopted Consolidated Amendment F, covering energy, environmental affairs, and housing, by a vote of 154-0. Speakers highlighted major funding for rental vouchers, emergency shelter, HomeBASE, public housing, clean water, climate and agricultural programs, and food assistance. The chamber also considered and defeated Amendment 1218 on creating a data center commission, Amendment 1234 on eliminating certain energy surcharges, and several education-related amendments from Ms. Sullivan-Almeida: changes to special education reimbursement thresholds and rates, and a proposal to make regional school transportation funding mandatory rather than subject to appropriation. Those education amendments were all rejected after roll-call votes. Amendment 1580 on ending vocational school lottery admissions was withdrawn by its sponsor before a vote. The transcript ends as debate continues on Amendment 1308, which would increase a budget line item, but no final action on that amendment is shown.

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• It's the unspoken rule.
• Okay, that's prohibited under UIL rule.
• UIL has a rule that prohibits that. Okay.
• So we tried to address that by rule.
• Not had an instance where a homeschool family was ruled to have done that, but we do have that in rule

Bills: SB2920, SB2929, SB2398, SB865, SB401, SB2619, SB2927, SB1395, SB1972, SB2540, SB1635, SB1581, SB2008

Keywords: steroids, student athletes, athletic competition, University Interscholastic League, medical purpose, gender transition, school athletics, spectator conduct, referees, ejection policy, extracurricular activities, concussion, brain injury, school policy, academic accommodations, student welfare, cardiac arrest, emergency response, CPR training, automated external defibrillators

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• , and the Joint Committee on Rules.
• High taxes are a major factor driving Coworkers, graduates, and retirees.
• High taxes are a major factor driving this exodus.
• That's what drives ultimate long-term growth.
• state growth, and they do not drive migration.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on two proposed ballot initiatives: one to reduce the state personal income tax rate from 5% to 4% over three years, and another to revise the state’s tax collection cap/62F process so it would be based on prior-year collections plus wage growth and include surtax revenue. The committee chair and House co-chair outlined the hearing process, and the first witness was Doug Howgate of the Massachusetts Taxpayer Foundation, who testified as the committee’s subject-matter expert on both measures. He said the income tax proposal would lower taxes broadly but would reduce state revenue by about $5.4 billion when fully implemented, with an estimated $800 million hit in FY27, and he discussed possible effects on competitiveness, taxpayer savings, and public finances. On the 62F proposal, he said the revised cap would make refunds more likely, could have produced several large refunds in recent years, and would reduce stabilization fund deposits and constrain recovery after recessions. Committee members questioned Howgate about competitiveness, outmigration, prior tax ballot measures, spending growth, MassHealth, and the interaction between the income tax and surtax. He emphasized that taxes are only one part of the state’s overall competitiveness and that housing, public services, and other factors also matter. He also noted that the surtax is constitutionally restricted but can still support ongoing spending choices. After his testimony, the committee moved to the proponents’ panel. Proponents of both initiatives, including representatives from Taxpayers for an Affordable Massachusetts, the National Federation of Independent Business, Pioneer Institute, and the Mass Opportunity Alliance, argued that the measures would improve affordability, help retain residents and businesses, and support job growth. They cited polling support, outmigration, small-business reinvestment, and comparisons to lower-tax states such as North Carolina. Their economist, Rebecca Paxton, said her model showed smaller revenue losses than critics claim and projected that the revised revenue cap would not create additional annual revenue losses while producing more regular taxpayer refunds. Committee members pressed the panel on competitiveness, prior ballot initiative implementation, and whether the measures would actually address broader affordability pressures; the hearing ended with the committee continuing to take questions from the proponents.

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• As a reminder to the committee and our visitors and witnesses today under House Rules 4, Section 13.
• and House committees are subject to the same rules of decorum that govern House proceedings.
• So, I mean, I know I drive that road all the time.
• And counties operate that too, courthouses can be a drive for people.
• With the 1,210 cities in Texas, 834 of them are small rule.

Bills: HB279, HB310, HB365, HB391, HB420, HB422, HB638, HB279, HB310

Keywords: HB 279, uranium mining, uranium permit, production area authorization, production zone, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contested case hearing, administrative hearing, groundwater restoration, groundwater baseline, water quality, mining permit, restoration values, natural resources, environmental regulation, in-situ uranium mining, permit amendment, public hearing

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• The rule provides one hour closed rule.
• rule.
• The rule provides under a closed rule.
• The rule Museum Act under a closed rule.
• on rules. on rules.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Uh, next is SB 2001, relating to the Banyan Drive Community Development District.
• Uh, next is SB 2001, relating to the Banyan Drive Community Development District.
• uh relating to the Banyan Drive uh relating to the Banyan Drive Community<00:07:30.960> Development
• Yeah, we should have a rule that you guys both can be in the same room at the same time.
• <00:10:21.280> that<00:10:21.560> you Yeah, we should have a rule that you Yeah, we

Bills: SB2057, SB2109, SB2400, HB1752, SB2599, SB2930

Keywords: immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police

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• As a reminder, there are some general rules of conduct.
• To dismiss one's driving record dismisses the value of the lost life.
• He was killed at 3:49 in the afternoon, driving home after his workout.
• A driver is already proven dangerous and is allowed to continue driving with...
• Drive even after their license is suspended. We should not ignore that reality.

Summary: The Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on criminal justice, public safety, and detention-related issues. SB 498 by Senator Becker would make electronic messaging free for incarcerated people in CDCR facilities and end 15-minute limits on voice calls; the author and supporters argued it would strengthen family ties and rehabilitation, while no opposition testified. SB 953 by Senator Niello would require two DMV points for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases even when diversion is granted; victims’ family members and law enforcement groups supported it as an accountability measure, while the ACLU and Debt-Free Justice California opposed it, arguing diversion should remain an incentive for rehabilitation and safer roads. The committee also heard SB 1306 by Senator Cortese, which would align state law with federal exemptions for certain GBL-containing chemical mixtures used in semiconductor manufacturing; the author and SEMI said it would reduce unnecessary regulation and protect California’s semiconductor industry, and there was no opposition testimony. Members also considered SB 941 by Senator Padilla, which would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost. The author and supporters described high prices for basic necessities and poor conditions in private detention centers, while no opposition witnesses appeared. SB 691 by Senator Wahab would require law enforcement body-camera policies to include a process for EMS personnel to request redaction of recordings before public release when patients are receiving medical treatment; supporters said it would protect patient privacy, while the Sheriff’s Association opposed it as duplicative and potentially confusing. SB 562 by Senator Ashby would allow partial refunds of bail bond premiums when charges are not filed or are dropped early; supporters framed it as a fairness measure for low-income families, while bail industry representatives and victims’ advocates warned it could discourage bail agents from posting bonds and could affect domestic violence cases. The committee also took up several additional measures on consent or with no opposition testimony, including AB 2796, SB 891, SB 1012, and SB 1143. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 953, SB 1306, and SB 941, and to move SB 498, SB 691, and SB 562 forward as well, with some votes initially held open for absent members. Several bills were pulled by their authors and not heard, including SB 1004, SB 1208, SB 1338, and SB 1401. The meeting concluded with the committee adjourning until the following week.

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• thereof pursuant to Clause one of rule thereof pursuant to Clause one of rule one<02:09:05.199><
• Additionally, the rule provides for consideration of S. 5, the Lake and Riley Act, under a closed rule
• Additionally, the rule provides for consideration of S. 5, the Lake and Riley Act, under a closed rule
• Georgia we are here to debate the rule Georgia we are here to debate the rule the<02:34:55.680><
• by an illegal immigrant who is driving by an illegal immigrant who is driving while<04:41:47.878

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This at best should be a party rule, not a law.
• So at best this should be a party rule, not an actual law. Thank you.
• It does not set new statewide rules.
• It makes sense to require them to just place your rule.
• They don't drive.

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• The first is that insurance premiums reflect costs rather than drive costs.
• Premium rates reflect health insurance costs; they don't drive them.
• So what incentives can employees do to help drive their costs down?
• There are different rules for Medicare and for Medicaid and for self-funded employers.
• of the market is driving costs up.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• rules around labeling requirements.
• I think we're all subject to the same rules.
• The rules already require that compounding pharmacies...
• sets of rules under 503A and 503B.
• We drive that across the state of Texas.

Bills: HB46, HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794

Keywords: local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits