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• I just wanted to make a note that Senator Port is online today, so just for the record.
• is online today so just for Senator Port is online today so just for the<00:12:20.639><c> record.
• Madam Chair, um, you know, we have a program that reduces clinic visits, ER visits, hospital visits,
• Madam Chair, um, you know, we have a program that reduces clinic visits, ER visits, hospital visits,
• Madam Chair, um, you know, we have a program that reduces clinic visits, ER visits, hospital visits,

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• Much of it is stockpiled in ports across the country, including about 31,000 tons of food at the port
• The regime has given the Black Sea port to the Chinese Communist Party and has visited the regime in
• visited the regime in Teran is Iran<02:08:09.960><c> visit</c><02:08:10.480><c> sins</c><02:08:11.000
• He voted remotely so he could visit school kids.
• He voted remotely so he could visit school kids.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We spent a couple of visits at the emergency room, and then she was admitted to Seattle Children's for
• She said preventive care visits are central to what they do, providing vaccinations and screenings for
• Much of that is done through preventive health visits.
• Immunizations are a very important part of those visits. We live in an area where families drive.
• Pediatricians routinely talk with parents about the vaccines they suggest the child gets at that visit

Bills: HB1496, HB2182, HB2196, HB2242

Keywords: patients' rights, healthcare information, medical confidentiality, health data security, healthcare access, abortion, medications, reproductive health, access, healthcare, PANDA, PANS, treatment access, mental health, legislation, preventive services, state authority, definitions clarification, public health, 904

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• as a state, stepping in and statutorily diverting the revenue of an authority, be it a toll road, port
• As you know, Commissioner Garcia represents Precinct Two, which includes the Port of Houston and some
• Our petrochemical industry and the port depend on Precinct Two roads to move products not only around
• And that the wear and tear on your roads, which is coming from ports, is benefiting not just the region
• District and the Port of Houston.

Bills: SB39, SB2129, SB2141, SB2246, SB2323, SB2439, SB2722, SB 39

Keywords: commercial motor vehicle, truck liability, motor carrier, trucking, civil liability, respondeat superior, negligent entrustment, negligent maintenance, negligent loading, negligent repair, bifurcated trial, exemplary damages, punitive damages, personal injury, collision, employer liability, vicarious liability, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Texas tort reform, commercial truck accident

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• ,</c> Nelson, Osmek, Pappas, Pauly, Port, Nelson, Osmek, Pappas, Pauly, Port, Pratt,<00:05:25.040><c>
• Senator Port.
• Senator Port. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Port have for housing, like I Senator Port have for housing, like I do.
• Thank you, Senator Port, for bringing this up and for us to work on and vote for.

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• This bill would redress the historic inequity in the retirement classification of the Massachusetts Port
• The fact that it would be revenue neutral for the annual state budget and that the Massachusetts Port
• They are part of the Massachusetts Port Authority retirement system.
• Because of the Massachusetts Port Authority... ...highest funded ratios.
• , surveilling, and interdicting any threats, mass casualty or otherwise, to our two MTSA-regulated port

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held a hearing on a wide range of credible service and retirement-related bills, with testimony largely focused on allowing public employees to buy back prior service time or receive more appropriate retirement classifications. Bills discussed included retirement buyback for Joint Base Cape Cod firefighters (H. 4317), clarification of call firefighter buyback rights (H. 2883/S. 1915), veterans’ buyback (H. 2957), a Bridgewater State University police death-benefit/heart-law issue (filed by Rep. Gallagher), unpaid parental leave buyback for municipal employees (H. 2946), school nurse creditable service (H. 2887/S. 1787), former private/parochial school teacher buyback (S. 1900/H. 2873), Massport police retirement classification (S. 1888), contract employee buyback (H. 2795), Retirement Plus late entry (H. 2792), CVTE/teacher-related buyback issues (H. 2762), Peace Corps/AmeriCorps creditable service (H. 2927), and institutional school teacher retirement fairness (H. 2757). Several speakers also referenced related bills for teachers and nurses that had been heard previously or were filed in parallel in the other branch. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support of the bills. Speakers argued that the measures would correct inequities, recognize prior public service, and help recruit and retain workers in hard-to-fill public jobs. Firefighters described the unique federal-to-state transition at Joint Base Cape Cod and said some members were left out of earlier buyback opportunities. Veterans, teachers, school nurses, correctional educators, and Massport police all described service requirements, administrative gaps, or outdated statutory language that they said unfairly limited retirement credit or placed them in the wrong retirement group. Several witnesses emphasized that the proposals were fiscally responsible because employees would pay the cost of the buybacks, and some noted that similar bills had been filed repeatedly in prior sessions. Committee members asked a few clarifying questions, mostly about why certain employees had been excluded under current law or how the retirement provisions would work. No opposition testimony was presented. The hearing concluded after all scheduled witnesses testified, with the chairs thanking participants for their service and the committee voting to adjourn.

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• Pierce College closed their Port Townsend campus.
• Career services has had to cut employer site visits and reduce internship outreach.
• A great honor to work with you over the last two years and look forward to visiting you in district.
• A great honor to work with you over the last two years and look forward to visiting you in district.

Bills: HB2070, HB2671, HB2617, SB6258

Keywords: funding, education, higher education, Western Washington University, state funding parity, financial aid, state funding, student support, educational reform, university procedures, academic policy, student success, Washington Medical Commission, medical license, license relinquishment, voluntary surrender, nondisciplinary pathway, physician regulation, health professional licensing, disciplinary database

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• We encourage them to visit our programs.
• So I invite they come and visit our school board members come and visit.
• and there are some other considerations for student may be an English language learner in terms of a port

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• I was just down in Altadena and got to visit and tour the devastation that I have seen all too much in
• He went to the Palisades and then he went golfing that same weekend, rather than go visit the poor black
• position by two of the city's mayors during her 12-year tenure. stint on the Commission, trade at the port
• On May 2024, just a few days, Oscar Ramos was supposed to visit the Philippines.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This is about port container permits; it's the tandem loads, okay, if you're familiar with CRC, which
• So, 1081 is a small but important change to the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission.
• Is this centralized oversight over the ports? No, it does not.
• It has nothing to do with the jurisdiction of ports. Those all remain independent boards. Okay.
• Nothing to do with the jurisdiction of ports. Those all remain independent boards. Okay.

Summary: The committee met with four members present and approved the May 7, 2026 minutes. It then considered a series of transportation, motor vehicle, aviation, port, and memorial designation bills. Several measures were reported favorably, including HB 1086 on electronic titling and digital title transfers, HB 745 extending special tandem load permits, HB 1175 updating the definition of aerospace, HB 1108 creating a Homeschool Proud license plate, HB 722 changing reinstatement procedures so certain suspended licenses are restored once fees are paid, HB 1024 creating a Louisiana Democratic Party license plate, HB 1173 giving drivers on reinstatement payment plans a three-month grace period before late fees apply, and HB 98 imposing a $25 annual royalty fee on a retired legislators’ plate to help restore the Pentagon Barracks. HB 487, dealing with red-light overtaking and an added fine, and HB 1032, a technical cleanup bill aligning DWI/drug-impairment language, were also reported favorably. HB 1050, a CDL cleanup bill that adjusts age and testing provisions and removes outdated vision-waiver language, and HB 1192, creating a Louisiana Dental Hygienist Association plate, were approved as well. HB 989, which would have raised public license tag agent convenience fees, was supported by private tag agents but drew questions about fee parity and business impacts; it was reported favorably. A separate bill on driving school pricing and refunds was deferred and turned into a study resolution after the sponsor said more stakeholder discussion was needed. The committee also advanced several memorial and infrastructure measures. HB 401 designated the Lance Corporal Justin McLeese Memorial Bridge, with members speaking about his military service and sacrifice. HB 1081 moved the Louisiana Ports and Waterways Investment Commission under the Office of Multimodal Commerce for administrative support while leaving port boards independent. HCR 63 created a task force to study whether certain active-duty military personnel could operate federally owned vehicles on state highways without a civilian license. HCR 69 urged priority improvements to the Interstate 12 corridor, especially the bottleneck and interchange areas near I-55, citing safety and evacuation concerns. SCR 58 asked DOTD to review public-private partnership practices, using the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge as a case study and focusing on lessons learned for future projects. HB 1001 designated a portion of U.S. 190 as the Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway. HB 1218 named Highway 1090 the Lewis Pett Miramon Memorial Highway, with family members and supporters describing Miramon’s wartime service and role in building Slidell. HB 1172 designated a highway segment in memory of a 14-year-old hit-and-run victim, Kulin Carrier. One major policy bill, SB 514, was amended and reported favorably. It updates Louisiana’s aeronautics statutes, transfers responsibility for aeronautics activities and facilities from the DOTD secretary to the Office of Multimodal Commerce commissioner, and modernizes the law to align with federal aviation rules and new technologies, including advanced aviation and electric vertical takeoff and landing programs. Members asked about the lengthy amendments, fuel tax language, airport development reporting, and the Transportation Trust Fund, and the sponsor and DOTD explained that the changes were largely technical and intended to keep Louisiana eligible for federal aviation funding and compliant with current standards. The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 1244, which would add a brain-injury designation to driver’s licenses and require law-enforcement training. The sponsor and advocates described how the designation could help de-escalate encounters and improve safety for people with brain injuries; the bill was reported favorably, with members noting it could also cover broader brain-injury conditions if medically certified. After that testimony, the committee adjourned without objection.

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• remote location pursuant to rule 40.7: Senators Carlson, Coleman, Dahms, Klein, Lang, Miller, and Port
• , Pratt, Putnam, Rarick, Pappas, Pa, Port, Pratt, Putnam, Rarick, Rasmussen,<00:05:46.200><c> Rest,</
• </c> Miller, and Port. Miller, and Port.
• Senator Port votes I. And Senator McEwen votes I. Senator Dziedzic. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Port votes I. Senator Port votes Senator Port votes I.

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• </c> Clardy Clardy port Clardy Clardy port man<00:15:31.360><c> Colter</c><00:15:32.360><c> cter</c><
• </c><00:19:25.679><c> craft</c><00:19:26.080><c> votes</c> votes dth craft CRA Port craft votes votes
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• Representative Port votes for Representative Hortman.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senator Port is online. >> Senator Port, whenever you're ready. >> Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• The plan &gt;&gt; thank you Senator Port members.
• Uh, as Senator Port timebound problem.
• Thank you, Senator Port.
• Next up, we &gt;&gt; Thank you, Senator Port.

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• The Navy, you know, started to port down there and then as soon as they got built, they left. >> Yep.
• ><00:05:39.919><c> know,</c><00:05:40.160><c> started</c><00:05:40.479><c> to</c><00:05:40.639><c> port
• </c><00:05:40.880><c> down</c> &gt;&gt; The Navy, you know, started to port down &gt;&gt; The Navy, you
• know, started to port down there<00:05:41.280><c> and</c><00:05:41.520><c> then</c><00:05:41.600><c>
• </c> Remember that home port? The home port. And, uh, I didn't know if this was a rejuvenation.

Bills: HB308, HB308

Keywords: elections, voter registration, publishing requirements, cost-saving, transparency, property tax exemption, senior citizens, Mobile County, tax legislation, constitutional amendment, 923, senate, all

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• Port Aransas students and put them into Flower Bluff ISD students.
• Sharon McKinney on behalf of Port Aransas ISD and yourself testifying for the bill.
• I've lived in Port Aransas for 15 years.
• My name is Christy Littleton, and I am here proudly representing Port Aransas ISD in the Port Aransas
• Littleton, you said, what's the recapture payment in Port Aransas?

Bills: HB178, HB178, HB1551, HB1939, HB2040, HB2354, HB2674, HB3029, HB3460, HB3631, HB3662, HB5201, HB5381

Keywords: efficiency audit, political subdivision, tax rate, fiscal management, government accountability, Texas education, public schools, curriculum, social studies, high school graduation requirements, State Board of Education, Education Code, ethnic studies, world history, world geography, U.S. history, government, economics, personal financial literacy, free enterprise

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• Marty, Mathews, Maye Quade, McEwen, Miller, Mitchell, Mohamed, Murphy, Nelson, Oumou Verbeten, Pappas, Port
• Senators will be excused from today's session: Senator Bowden, Senator Fateh, Senator Frentz, Senator Port
• Senators will be excused from today's session: Senator Bowden, Senator Fateh, Senator Frentz, Senator Port
• Senators will be excused from today's session: Senator Bowden, Senator Fateh, Senator Frentz, Senator Port
• Senators will be excused from today's session: Senator Bowden, Senator Fateh, Senator Frentz, Senator Port

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• </c> you know, all the way down to the port. you know, all the way down to the port.
• </c> infrastructure at the existing ports infrastructure at the existing ports that<00:08:34.399><c>
• That's there at the port. We keep two and a half up. Can you move closer to the mic, please?
• We keep two of it's there at the port.
• </c> couple of years about our river ports couple of years about our river ports and<00:42:54.960><c>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum, approved the June 5, 2025 minutes, and heard a presentation from Don Pemberton and David Buchanan of AgriKim/AgriCam on the Eddyville Riverport fertilizer terminal. They explained that the company supplies fertilizer, crop protection, and seed across western Kentucky, with the Eddyville port serving as a key source for about 100,000 tons of fertilizer annually and supporting roughly 20 counties and 19 wholesale customers. They said the existing facility is aging and vulnerable to river humidity and corrosion, and they proposed reconstructing the fertilizer bins into a fully enclosed, more durable facility with an estimated cost of about $1.76 million, far less than rebuilding from scratch. The presenters argued the project is important to keep fertilizer moving quickly during a short application season, to manage global supply disruptions and tariffs, and to avoid higher freight costs if product had to come through other ports. They also emphasized environmental benefits from a contained facility that would reduce runoff into nearby waters. Committee members asked about supply sources, demand trends, ownership, lease terms, and whether the building’s capacity would change. The witnesses said demand is increasing, much of the product still comes from overseas or other domestic ports, and the building would be owned by the company while the Riverport Authority owns the ground. Several members expressed support for the port’s importance to western Kentucky agriculture and noted the need for timely fertilizer storage and delivery. One member, however, said he was not in favor of using public money to subsidize a private, for-profit business and urged the company to negotiate a longer lease with the Riverport Authority before making such a capital investment. The discussion ended without a vote or formal action on the project, though members indicated the issue may be revisited and that the Riverport Authority will later present additional needs to the transportation committee.

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• These sites are really important because some people like to go and travel and visit these different
• We must ensure that families and individuals... can visit the missions without fear, to fully appreciate
• Across the National Park Service, in that same year, a record 332 million recreation visits were recorded
• And is it true that it actually takes more than one, or maybe even two days, to visit San Antonio to
• The federal law around asylum says whether or not you entered at an asylum. a legal port of entry, you

Bills: HB1583, HB1775, HB1832, HB1836, HB1837, HB1866, HB1983, HB2029, HB2217, HB2318, HB2363, HB2486

Keywords: mental health, emergency detention, peace officer, mental illness, prevention of harm, border security, private landowners, study and report, General Land Office, participation, controlled substances, opioid antagonists, law enforcement training, substance abuse prevention, Texas-Mexico border, criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, National Park Service, arrest powers

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• So what I'll do, let me visit We can visit on the side.
• State Parks Visitation and Revenue.
• State park visitation compared to budget and revenues can be seen in the graph on page nine.
• Thank you madam chair for the opportunity to visit today and present our budget to you he outlined thank
• And car charging ports.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

Bills: SB5223, SB5928, SB6071, SB5995, SB5966, SB5841, SB6061, SB5944, SB5520, SB6087, SB6076, SB5916, SB6016, SB6137, SB6009, SB5833, SB6161, SB5890, SB5973, SJM8015, SB5816, SB5053, SB5249, SB5536, SB5834, SB5837, SB5872, SB5879, SB5899, SB5925, SB6019, SB6148, SB6190, SB6237, SB6086, SB5574, SB5873, SB5992, SB5924, SB6134, SB6263, SB5395, SB6282, SB5905, SB6302, SB5950, SB6074, SB6096, SB5970, SB5609, SB5827, SB5838, SB5845, SB5862, SB5880, SB5901, SB5922, SB5943, SB5971, SB5975, SB5981, SB5982, SB5984, SB5988, SB5994, SB6034, SB6035, SB6070, SB6097, SB6110, SB6246, SB6248, SB6278, SJM8016, SB5496, SB6054, SB5835, SB5907, SB6031, SB6155, SB6158, SB6227, SB5947, SB6247, SB6085, SB6234, SB6274, SB6194, SB5909, SB5868, SB6026, SB5974, SB6044, SB5906, SB6081, SB6239, SB5923, SB6323, SB6210, SB6045, SB6106, SB5346, SB6089, SB6170, SB5954, SB5968

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, zero emission, cargo handling, port district, environmental impact, grant allocation, healthcare