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• We set up carpools so no teacher had to drive alone.
• Families were afraid to drive, response.
• I joined the group of parents driving teachers to and from our daycare.
• It's really hard to listen to the testimony.
• Hospitals share the goals that are driving this conversation.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• law, willful disregard for the Constitution. a funding freeze that is threatening to kill jobs and drive
• Second, in EPA's Office of General Counsel during the first Trump administration, working hard to repeal
• In case you aren't keeping score at home, Administrator Zeldin is hard at work on these. Mr.
• She doesn't trust him driving, so she flew and he drove from Oklahoma today.
• For example, during the Obama administration, I worked as hard as I could to complete the Clean Power

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• Their hard work and commitment event.
• wrong and help our hard-working wrong and help our hard-working Americans.<07:59:58.240> So,<
• We've worked hard on energy.
• We've worked hard to make them cheaper. We've worked hard on<08:44:58.000> energy.
• <08:56:46.318> In state of Florida especially hard. In state of Florida especially hard.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The RPS was designed to drive new in-state renewable energy.
• Because emissions isn't what drives me. Emissions doesn't drive me.
• Emissions doesn't drive me to my house every day. Emissions doesn't power my television.
• You know, it's already hard for New Mexico to navigate the energy transition when It's already hard for
• It drives it away for the sake of New Mexico's economy, its workers, and its future.

Bills: SB78, SB235, SB22, SB310

Keywords: nuclear energy, renewable energy, sustainability, carbon emissions, energy regulation, microgrid, zero carbon resources, Public Regulation Commission, energy generation, electric utilities, motor vehicle manufacturers, licensing, dealers, franchise agreements, consumer protection, water supply, sewage improvements, environment, funding, Mora County

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• And one is addressing demand because that's what's driving...
• And one is addressing demand because that's what's driving the sex trafficking industry.
• In California, diversity is a driving force of our economy.
• We need to keep them here and not drive them to economic ruin.
• We need to keep them here and not drive them to economic ruin.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a long Daily File with several major policy bills and multiple commemorative resolutions. The most debated measure was AB 379 on human trafficking and child exploitation. The bill was presented as a stronger, more comprehensive version that increases penalties for adults soliciting minors, adds a loitering offense tied to purchasing commercial sex, raises fines for businesses that facilitate trafficking, creates a Survivor Support Fund, and establishes grants for victim services and vertical prosecution. Several members spoke in support, while Assemblymember Sharp-Collins raised concerns that the loitering provision could be vague and disproportionately enforced against Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ people. The bill passed after debate, with the clerk reporting 72 noes and the measure still passing. The Assembly also passed AB 1415, which expands the Office of Health Care Affordability’s authority to review more health systems, private equity and hedge fund acquisitions, and managed service organizations in order to better track cost drivers and medical debt. Other policy bills approved included AB 711 on coordinating court reporters for motion hearings, AB 1142 on horse event entry fees, AB 309 on preserving access to sterile syringes for HIV and hepatitis prevention, AB 358 on allowing victims to consent to searches of hidden surveillance devices like AirTags and spy cameras, AB 592 on outdoor dining for restaurants, AB 1341 on clarifying contractor licensing violations, AB 752 on easing child care center siting, AB 1166 on extending debt-settlement rules to commercial financing, AB 806 on mobile home resident cooling rights, AB 972 on explicit sex discrimination protections in higher education, AB 416 on emergency room 5150 authority, AB 632 on expedited collection of penalties for serious local code violations, AB 672 on PERB notification and intervention rights, AB 876 on CRNA scope of practice, and AB 760 on temporary mobile home housing after disasters. Most of these measures passed with broad bipartisan support, though AB 672 drew sharp opposition from Assemblymember DeMaio over concerns about PERB and state bureaucracy. The chamber also adopted several resolutions recognizing May observances and public service groups. These included ACR 63 designating May as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month, ACR 69 for California Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Month, ACR 76 for California Small Business Month, ACR 77 for Drowning Awareness and Prevention Month, HR 36 for Lung Cancer Action Week, HR 39 for National Public Works Week, and HR 41 for National Hospital Week. Members used the resolutions to highlight local institutions, public health, and community services, and each was adopted after co-author rolls and voice votes. The session ended after the Assembly completed the day’s file and moved through a series of routine procedural motions and adjournment-related business.

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• phone, there's someone there to take care of that and not send them away or make them wait months, drive
• A veteran will receive better care through the community if instead of driving three hours, for example
• The Foundation thanks committee members and their as well as leadership of both parties for their hard
• The speed and doubt that have resulted have made it hard for grantees across the country to focus on
• These factors have really complicated the already hard work. of ending veteran homelessness.

Keywords: veteran services, Secretary Collins, healthcare provisions, contract cancellations, transparency, accountability, committee meeting, legislation

Summary: During this committee meeting, various bills were discussed with a specific focus on veteran services and healthcare provisions. Notably, the cancellation of critical contracts under Secretary Collins sparked significant debate, with representatives emphasizing the adverse impact on veteran care. The meeting featured testimonies from veterans and stakeholders who expressed their concerns regarding the potential fallout of these cancellations, demonstrating the urgency of transparency and accountability in management decisions. Discussions also delved into various legislative proposals aimed at improving services for veterans amidst these challenges.

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• The numbers that you brought up are really staggering, but it's really hard to understand them fully
• to understand them it's really hard to understand them fully<00:20:58.360> and<00:20:58.600><
• Right now, we have such a hard time, and our local communities are looking at pod systems and inside
• Representative Wiener: Right now, we have such a hard time, and our local communities are looking at
• Some of these things are bad policies driving the people away.

Bills: HF1277, HF812, HF457, HF633

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, income tax, tax brackets, tax adjustments, Minnesota, tax policy, underutilized buildings, adaptive reuse, building conversion, historic preservation, downtown revitalization, vacant property, vacancy reduction, refundable tax credit, income tax credit, grant in lieu of credit

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• President Trump and Republicans, their plan is to drive up prices for everybody.
• PRESIDENT TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS, THEIR PLAN IS TO DRIVE UP PRICES FOR EVERYBODY.
• They wanted $1.5 trillion of hard-earned tax dollars, but what did they get in return?
• Health care that's affordable for middle-class Americans and hard-working American taxpayers.
• They have zero interest in fighting hard to make life better for the American people.

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

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• But if you were making the the drive.
• Because it's hard to please everybody. Because it's hard to please everybody.
• <01:03:02.720> up people from wanting to do the drive up people from wanting to do the drive
• advantageous to drive across the border. advantageous to drive across the border.
• <03:18:55.200> above I and everybody else are driving above I and everybody else are driving

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• My bill S. 1167 provides all of us with a fresh drive on energy policy.
• My bill, S. 1167, provides all of us with a fresh drive on energy policy.
• Our reliance on fossil fuel really is what’s driving up the cost and, of course, making us subject to
• I know the sponsor of this bill has worked pretty hard to ban plastics.
• So having a hard time understanding the references to committees here, which is on... ...having a hard

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications considered a large agenda focused mainly on energy affordability, the CLCPA, utility rates, and renewable energy siting. Senator Mattera and other Republican members argued that the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act has driven up utility bills, harmed reliability, and imposed costs on ratepayers, while Democratic members pushed back that rising costs are also driven by natural gas markets, infrastructure costs, and broader economic factors. Several bills sought to repeal or pause CLCPA-related policies, create a CLCPA task force, impose studies or moratoriums on new energy taxes and fees, and increase transparency around utility surcharges and state energy spending. Supporters framed these measures as ratepayer relief and accountability; opponents said some proposals would undermine clean-energy policy and existing consumer-benefit programs. The committee defeated S.1167, which would have repealed the All Electric Building Act, and S.1173, which would have created a CLCPA task force. It also failed S.5250, a bill to study CLCPA costs and impose a moratorium on new energy taxes, fees, or regulations, and S.7075, which would have prohibited the system benefits charge on utility bills. Several other bills advanced, including S.1236A on virtual access and electronic filing for Public Service Commission proceedings, S.1552 establishing reduced residential rates for low-income electric and natural gas customers, S.2484 directing a study of replacement timeframes for battery storage and renewable facilities, S.2638 on carbon allowance auction proceeds, S.3247 on electric vehicle charging stations, S.3553 requiring utilities to post promotional and educational materials on their websites, S.4571A creating a floating solar incentive education program, S.5518 shifting Public Service Commission funding to legislative appropriation, and S.6412A requiring itemized ratepayer disclosure of surcharges. S.9251, on labor-related legal costs, was referred to the Labor Committee. S.7710, which would have restricted energy storage systems near schools and homes in New York City, failed after concerns and support were debated. The committee adjourned after completing the agenda.

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• I want to remind everyone, we will be limiting testimony to two minutes, and it will be a hard stop.
• Like, I don't know why that's hard. So, it's a longer conversation, I guess. Okay. Very good.
• These products also contribute to impaired driving.
• So we're trying really hard. Okay. I just want to be sure you were talking to the right people.
• He began using while driving and during breaks at work, leading to a higher intake.

Bills: SB2024, SB227, SB268, SB1467, SB1580, HB5537, SB1313, SB1677, SB918, SB331, SB2207, SB2721

Keywords: e-cigarettes, marketing prohibition, youth protection, criminal penalties, public health, school funding, education reform, state budget, property taxes, equity in education, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, death records, vital statistics, healthcare, trauma facility, Medicaid

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• It essentially says that if you're going to drive a motorcycle, you ought to know how to drive a motorcycle
• It essentially says that if you're going to drive a motorcycle, you ought to know how to drive a motorcycle
• Like I said, it's hard to hear the truth.
• ASU drives our economy in Arizona.
• We, as I said, the universities are driving our economy. They're driving our culture.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It is really hard and really rare to collect more than the physician's policy limits.
• Because it's really, really hard to collect above policy limits.
• The presenters are having a hard time seeing them, so if you can...
• So for me, this is hard to take seriously.
• As I'll discuss later, New Mexico is particularly hard hit by this.

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• Yes, 3 kind of keep points that he wants to ensure that we drive.
• Not driving that driving so you can raise your right hand. Get raise your right hand. Thank you.
• So we really gotta work hard to get kids, the education they need.
• It's how hard they are to fund little side story here.
• I know we've had a hard time reaching each other, but I so appreciate your your being on today.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• c> them Well, I'm going to be extemporaneous because the written comments that I worked really hard
• I'm the traveler, so it was about a three-hour drive to get here.
• to get here uh about a three-hour drive to get here uh for<00:04:15.920> over<00:04:16.199>
• <00:09:23.680> to tell victims that they are very hard to tell victims that they are very
• hard to charge<00:09:24.040> and<00:09:24.200> win<00:09:24.839> so<00:09:25.040

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We worked incredibly hard on that.
• We worked incredibly hard on that.
• Most people in New Hampshire drive a car. 80.9% of New Hampshire residents have to drive a car.
• Most people in New Hampshire drive a car. 80.9% of New Hampshire residents have to drive a car.
• Most people in New Hampshire drive a car. 80.9% of New Hampshire residents have to drive a car.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It's hard to hear you. Maybe you can speak in. Sure, Mike. Thank you. Thank you.
• You know, this is really hard. I don't know. No, see none.
• You know, this is really hard, I know for you.
• I know you have to continue to work hard.
• I know everyone has worked hard.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on wildfire resilience, land use, and local government transparency. SB 911 by Senator Becker would require notification to fire enforcement agencies when a home in a high fire severity zone is sold with an agreement for the buyer to bring the property into defensible-space compliance; the California Association of Realtors said it would drop opposition if the bill is amended to use the preliminary change of ownership report, and the bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 994 by Senator Cabaldon would bar local officials from signing nondisclosure agreements that prevent them from sharing information with the elected decision-makers of their jurisdiction; supporters framed it as a transparency measure, and it also passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1041 by Senator Riggins would expand PACE financing for wildfire home-hardening improvements and add consumer protections, but it drew strong opposition from homeowner advocates, county treasurers, bankers, and others over predatory lending and lien concerns; it passed 3-2 and remained on call. The committee also considered SB 1075 by Senator Reyes, which would require local governments in AB 617 communities to consider air-quality reduction measures in land-use approvals for industrial and commercial projects. Environmental justice groups supported the bill as a way to implement community air plans, while counties, cities, business groups, builders, trucking interests, and others opposed it as duplicative of CEQA and a barrier to investment and jobs. After debate over local control and environmental justice, the bill passed 3-2 and remained on call. SB 958 by Senator Cabaldon would advance the Midway Rising redevelopment project in San Diego, replacing a former arena and parking lots with housing, affordable units, parks, and a new entertainment venue; with no opposition voiced, it passed 3-0 to Appropriations. Another wildfire-related measure, SB 1182 by Senator Allen, would require local governments to consider insurance availability in safety planning for development in high fire hazard areas and direct state technical guidance on the issue. Supporters said insurance access is now a key indicator of risk, while some members questioned whether the bill would add useful information or burden local governments; the bill received a 1-1 vote and remained on call. The committee then began hearing SB 1116 by Senator Caballero, a starter-home/infill housing bill creating a streamlined ministerial path for small projects up to 10 units, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or a vote on that measure.

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• So good neighbors make good neighborhoods, and it's very hard when you have a neighbor who may choose
• We could absolutely restrict corporations buying homes in Arizona and driving up the cost.
• If you drive down Van Buren Street, if you've ever stopped and spoken with someone that has been that
• Before it was pretty hard to do.” “Before it was pretty hard to do.
• And consistency is what drives successful outcomes in these programs.

Bills: HB2211, HB2229, HB2389, HB2403, HB2445, HB2502, HB2620, HB2813, HB2872, HB2889, HB2960, HB4028, HCR2007

Keywords: contractors, subcontractors, resident preference, public contracts, materials supply, Arizona Revised Statutes, local businesses, pregnancy resource center, pregnancy center, crisis pregnancy center, DHS, Arizona Department of Health Services, state appropriation, general fund, nonprofit grant, women's health, maternal health, reproductive health, abortion funding, pro-life

Summary: The committee first took up HB 2211 only for discussion, not a vote. The strike-everything amendment would make it unprofessional conduct for certain health care licensees to submit an independent dispute resolution offer above 300% of Medicare or 300% of the qualified payment amount. The chair said he wanted more stakeholder meetings and broader consensus before moving the bill. Testimony was split: an ARMA representative opposed the measure, arguing it reflected insurer concerns, QPA data lacked transparency, and licensing discipline was the wrong tool for billing disputes; a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative supported it, saying a small number of private equity-backed providers were driving up surprise-billing costs and abusing the No Surprises Act. No action was taken on HB 2211. The committee then considered HB 4028 on accessory dwelling units. The bill would remove the 1,000-square-foot cap as an absolute limit, change setback rules, bar municipalities from requiring an administrative use permit and certain elevation criteria, and extend the deadline for cities to adopt ADU regulations. Rep. Kyle Powell said the bill was meant to give homeowners more flexibility and help address housing shortages. Supporters framed it as a property-rights and housing issue, while opponents from neighborhood and city groups warned it would allow oversized ADUs, increase density, create safety and parking concerns, and weaken local zoning control. After extensive debate, the committee voted 8-9 with one present, and HB 4028 failed. The committee next passed HB 2620, as amended, by a 17-0 vote with one member not voting. The bill appropriates $300,000 per year for five years to the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services for grants to emergency shelters serving veterans. An amendment removed age and non-congregate-setting limits for eligible shelters. Rep. Blackman said the bill was intended to help homeless veterans, and shelter advocate Nathan Smith supported it, saying targeted resources could help veterans exit homelessness and stay housed. The committee then took up HB 2960, which would create a veterans specialty court grant program. The bill was amended to have the Office of the Courts administer the fund and to allow support for expansion of existing veterans courts. Testimony highlighted the success of the Lake Havasu veterans court and the need for more standardized programs and data collection; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 2960.

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• Are you compromising character over power because it's hard to see it that way?
• They can drive. You can have entertainment like PCC in there, right? You can have other things.
• <00:37:44.560> They<00:37:44.720> can<00:37:44.880> drive.
• They can drive. You can these places. They can drive.
• <00:41:28.000> to these gaming houses and it's hard to these gaming houses and it's hard to

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Economic Development Technology Committee met on April 17, 2025, to hear STR 121, a resolution to form a working group to explore legalized gaming in Hawaii. Supporters, including DBED, labor representatives, and some industry interests, argued the measure would allow the state to gather more information, consider economic growth, job creation, investment, and tax revenue, and include a range of viewpoints before any final policy decision. Several supporters emphasized that a working group would help ensure informed decision-making and community input. Opponents argued that legalized gambling would disproportionately harm low-income residents and Native Hawaiians, increase addiction and related social harms, and bring crime, corruption, and human trafficking. Some cited examples from other states, illegal game rooms in Hawaii, and concerns that gambling revenue would be limited while social costs would be high. Others said the conversation should be led by local communities rather than industry stakeholders, and one testifier requested community representation on any working group for a potential stadium-area project. The committee also heard from witnesses who framed the measure as a way to address money leaving the state and to create a regulated alternative to illegal gambling. No vote or final action on STR 121 was taken during the hearing, and the chair noted the committee would need to adjourn in time for floor session if the hearing ran long.

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• This drives our focus.
• It's hard, and for that same reason, when you listen to them, it's hard for them at the county level,
• It's hard, and for that same reason, when you listen to them, it's hard for them at the county level,
• Are there any state statutes that we can change that would drive the cost of construction, drive the
• , driving back, but nothing exorbitant at all.

Summary: The Select Committee on Property Taxes heard first from city representatives through the Florida League of Cities, who argued that property taxes are a stable local revenue source that funds core services such as police, fire, parks, public works, and stormwater work. Casey Cook emphasized that cities are optional governments with widely different tax bases and service levels, that exemptions shift the burden to fewer taxpayers, and that transparency already exists through TRIM notices, public budgets, and local hearings. Sarah Campbell of Fernandina Beach, T. Michael Stavris of Winter Haven, and Stephen O’Kee of Port St. Lucie described their budget processes, the share of general-fund revenue coming from property taxes, reserve policies, debt and capital planning, and the impact of inflation, minimum wage increases, and personnel costs. They all said local governments need predictable revenue and that any property tax changes would require careful consideration of replacement funding or service reductions. Members questioned the city panel about whether homebuyers are clearly informed about city versus county taxes and services, the role of HOAs, how many lobbyists cities employ, reserve levels, average salaries, and whether utility revenues are used only for utility purposes. The panel said TRIM notices, realtor listings, and city websites provide tax information; HOAs generally do not provide emergency services; lobbyists help local governments track Tallahassee legislation; reserves vary by city and fund; and utility revenues are generally restricted, though some cities use limited transfers. Members also asked about revenue replacement if ad valorem taxes were reduced or eliminated, and the panel said options would likely include user fees, service cuts, or other local revenue shifts. The chair also asked about public safety consolidation, and the response was that such decisions are local and may shift costs rather than create true savings. The committee then heard from county representatives after an overview by the Florida Association of Counties’ Davin Suggs, who framed counties as shared partners with the state and emphasized the gap between rising market values and the shrinking share of taxable value after exemptions and assessment limits. He said counties face a mismatch between revenue based on taxable value and expenses driven by real-world costs, and noted that most counties either held millage steady or lowered it without reaching rollback rates. He also highlighted that property taxes are only one part of county revenue, with charges for services and intergovernmental revenue often larger in some counties, and that public safety at the county level includes more than law enforcement, such as EMS, emergency management, inspections, and corrections. Deborah Manzo of Okeechobee County described a fiscally constrained rural county with limited staff, a county-supported airport, heavy reliance on property taxes for the general fund, and major cost pressures from inflation, insurance, retirement, and state and federal mandates. She said the county lowered millage slightly over recent years but still depends on multiple revenue sources and special assessments, and she flagged Medicaid, medical examiner costs, and possible firefighter workweek changes as significant concerns. Bay County Administrator Mark McQueen said his county’s budget is shaped by Hurricane Michael recovery, non-discretionary obligations, and rapid growth; he described ongoing FEMA reimbursement delays, substantial borrowing to cover disaster costs, and continuing interest expenses while the county waits for reimbursement. The county panel was still in progress when the transcript ended.