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• It doesn't affect mine, and I should not, it should not affect the judges. Performance either.
• It gives families like mine a clear path to justice when the system fails us.
• To families like mine, it doesn't make Texas safer.
• If these bills pass, families like mine will be silenced.
• Don't silence families like mine. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Phelan. Sorry. Your loss as well.

Bills: HB4011, HB2680, HB4325, HB4327, HB4944, HB1761, HB4688, HB3453, HB40, HB1707, HB4749, HB2322, HB3647, HB4139, HB4081, HB2203, HB2100, HB4170, HB3104, HB4623, HB40

Keywords: partition, heirs' property, real estate, co-ownership, family property, non-heir cotenant, right of first refusal, pilot services, liability limitation, maritime commerce, Matagorda Bay, Lavaca Bay, transportation code, maritime industry, civil liability, barratry, penalties, legal actions, damages, wrongful death

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• a very dear Um in on January 12th, 2024, a very dear aunt<01:47:56.719> of<01:47:56.920> mine
• At the age of aunt of mine life changed.
• very<01:49:25.040> dear<01:49:25.360> aunt<01:49:25.679> of<01:49:25.840> mine
• and that's why I very dear aunt of mine and that's why I am<01:49:27.360> in<01:49:27.800>
• Except<02:05:51.840> mine. Except mine. Except mine. Thank<02:05:53.920> you.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Jobs like mine have been providing for families for generations.
• asking that there be a just transition to that future, one that takes workers like me and locals like mine

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy held a hearing on grid transmission and distribution, green financing, environmental justice, renewable portfolio standards, and clean energy workforce policy. Testimony on H. 352/S. 2268 focused on eliminating or scaling back the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard, with Green Energy Consumers Alliance arguing it costs ratepayers about $30 million annually and largely subsidizes fossil-fuel combined heat and power, biodiesel blending, and woody biomass. Committee members raised concerns that a full repeal could affect heat pumps and solar thermal projects that currently receive APS credits, and the witness acknowledged those technologies are the strongest part of the program but said Mass Save would be a better home for them. Renew Northeast supported H. 3497 on renewable portfolio standard review and clean energy procurements, but urged an indexed renewable energy credit model like New York’s rather than an attribute-only arrangement, arguing it would reduce financing risk and consumer costs. Vote Solar and Senator Liz Miranda testified in support of H. 3540/S. 2303 on clean energy equity, saying environmental justice communities and renters receive too few benefits from clean energy spending and need stronger tracking, tenant protections, and measurable benefit allocation. Miranda described long-standing environmental harms in Roxbury and called for data and accountability to ensure benefits reach environmental justice communities. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to H. 3475/S. 2276 on just transition and clean energy workforce standards. Labor representatives from the pile drivers, building trades, electrical contractors, SEIU, United Steelworkers, the AFL-CIO, and Climate Jobs Massachusetts Action backed the bill, emphasizing prevailing wage, project labor agreements, apprenticeship requirements, workforce transition plans, and protections for gas workers and other fossil-fuel employees as the state shifts to clean energy. They argued the bill would create family-sustaining jobs, support training, and prevent workers from being left behind during the transition. The hearing concluded after all sign-ups were heard, and the committee voted to close the hearing.

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• In the absence of the HUB program, small businesses like mine are kept out of the competitive bidding
• In the absence of the HUB program, small businesses like mine are kept out of the competitive bidding

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• This bill would help families like mine protect children from lifelong trauma.
• When the system gets it wrong, families like mine are left trying to reverse harm that should never have

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• We also mine that information for stories, insights, good and bad facts that we can integrate into our
• We mined them. We categorized them. We were ready for trial. Then a settlement happened.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight met with a quorum present and heard an update from Public Counsel Walt Trierweiler on the work of the Office of Public Counsel. Trierweiler described the office’s role in representing Florida utility customers in rate cases and related proceedings, including investor-owned electric, water, and wastewater matters. He emphasized the office’s use of depositions, expert witnesses, customer correspondence, and service hearings to challenge unsupported utility costs while seeking outcomes that are “fair, just, reasonable, and affordable.” A major focus of the presentation was the office’s work on large utility dockets, especially the Florida Power & Light rate case, as well as other recent cases involving Duke, TECO, Sunshine, and St. Joe. Trierweiler said the office had settled some cases but not others, had two appeals pending, and had filed motions for reconsideration where required. He also discussed storm cost recovery, affordability concerns, and the new challenge of data center tariffs and related energy and water demands. He said the office brought in new experts on affordability and data centers and was trying to get ahead of those issues through workshops and settlement efforts. Members asked questions about how customer input is gathered, how the office evaluates a fair profit for utilities, the role of settlements and counterproposals, and the impact of data centers on energy and water use. Trierweiler said customer voices come in through hearings and correspondence, that utilities are entitled to a fair return but not imprudent costs, and that the office is concerned about data center growth and its resource demands. No votes were taken, and the committee concluded its agenda and adjourned.

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• Is zoned Exactly the way mine is zoned.
• This guy is a good friend of mine, and I urge that we get this bill passed ASAP.

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 2215, which would clarify that property owners may challenge municipal zoning ordinances that are adopted without following Chapter 211 procedures, and would expressly waive municipal sovereign immunity for declaratory, injunctive, and mandamus actions in those cases. The bill sponsor and witnesses argued it would simply enforce existing notice, hearing, and due process requirements and give landowners a practical remedy when cities fail to comply. Testimony in support came from attorneys and a landowner describing alleged zoning actions in Selma that they said occurred without proper notice or hearings and caused significant financial harm. After questions, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2639, which would add disclosure and compensation requirements for local historic designations, including compensation based on the greater of repair/restoration costs or the difference in appraised value with and without the designation. The bill author said it was intended to address situations where historic designation delays or blocks redevelopment and to ensure property owners are fairly compensated. A property owner testified in support, describing an Austin case in which a demolition permit led to historic designation and what he said was a costly forced rehabilitation. Opponents, including a preservation advocate and an East Austin resident, argued the current process is already rigorous, rare, and balanced, and that the bill would undermine cities’ ability to preserve historic places and community heritage. During closing on SB 2639, the chair raised a concern that Section 3B appeared to apply retroactively to pending cases, which he said could be unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution’s prohibition on retroactive laws. The committee did not resolve that issue during the hearing, and the bill was left pending. The committee then adjourned.

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• Trust me, I drive mine on a paved road, but I don't enjoy it.
• I have two of these vehicles; mine can go 55 miles an hour.

Bills: HB352, HB366, SB272, SB296

Keywords: HB352, cotton, cotton bale assessment, cotton levy, cotton producers, agriculture, forestry, Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee, per bale fee, commodity assessment, producer referendum, cotton sales tax, Alabama Code 2-8-199, cotton commission, agricultural funding, HB366, Lakyn Canine Act, police dog, K9, K-9

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• Somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 to 360 mining jobs, 20 processing jobs.
• It has very little to do with mining of them in truth. It's processing. Second.
• It has very little to do with mining of them in truth. It's processing. Second.
• It has very little to do with mining of them in truth. It's processing. Second.
• Uh, for buying a mining company.

Keywords: 916, all

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• that happens in a number of law schools around the country serving indigent criminal populations, but mine
• And I'll point out that my kid, 21 years old, working in the sand mines in West Texas, makes more than
• Kid, 21 years old, working in the sand mines in West Texas, makes more than a public defender right now
• There's a DA's office next to mine. It's a district attorney with seven ADAs.
• I've had two phone calls from professional friends of mine. One, and...

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Bradley Ford, I'm going to allow Rodney to share his testimony ahead of mine, sir.
• Under a fixed budget, the influx of new crypto mining loads has cratered pricing to an unsustainable
• While those crypto mining resources have access to other market programs, most of the While those crypto
• mining resources have access to other market programs, most of the customer-cited generation resources
• You want to build enough generation to power a crypto mine or data center. You have your own water.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So would you agree with that statement of mine or no. Chairman Gleason: Yes.
• So upstream oil and gas all the way to frack sand mining to utility scale battery storage, as well as
• Either what percentage of the data centers are AI or crypto mining?
• And I think you'll see far less Unidentified Speaker: cryptocurrency mining in Texas, because any site
• But race was one of mine because it's a race with China for this. It's a national security race.

Summary: The Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss data centers and their impact on Texas's energy infrastructure. The meeting featured testimony from key representatives of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and ERCOT, who outlined the evolving landscape of energy generation and the challenges posed by the rapid growth of data centers. Notably, ERCOT reported over 450,000 MW of generation resources planned for connection, with a significant portion attributed to data centers, which now represent around 87% of new large load interconnection requests. The committee explored proposed changes to the interconnection process, including a new 'batch study' approach aimed at streamlining the approval of multiple projects simultaneously. This change is intended to address the challenges of managing numerous simultaneous requests and to provide more certainty for developers regarding their energy needs. Testimonies emphasized the importance of ensuring that the costs of infrastructure upgrades are borne by the data centers rather than residential ratepayers, with discussions around the financial commitments required from developers. Several data center developers also provided testimony, highlighting the economic benefits of their projects, including job creation and increased local revenues. They expressed concerns about the potential for a moratorium on future growth due to the new interconnection rules and emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to address water usage and environmental impacts. The committee plans to continue discussions on these topics in future hearings, with a focus on balancing economic growth with energy reliability and resource management.

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• Thank you very much for that and uh a good friend of mine um who's now deceased who served there and
• Thank you very much for that and uh a good friend of mine um who's now deceased who served there and
• Thank you very much for that and uh a good friend of mine um who's now deceased who served there and
• uh a<00:57:47.120> good<00:57:47.360> friend<00:57:47.720> of<00:57:47.840> mine
• <00:57:48.560> um<00:57:48.920> who's<00:57:49.400> now a good friend of mine

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• His resolution, yes, it is different than mine.
• Mine focuses on anti-Semitism, but he brings up a valid point not only for Jews but many innocent victims
• His resolution, yes, it is different than mine.
• His resolution, yes, it is different than mine.
• Mine focuses on anti-Semitism, but he brings up a valid point not only for Jews but many innocent victims

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I ask you to oppose House File 16 so others in situations like mine feel safe enough to help the police
• I ask you to oppose House File 16 so others in situations like mine feel safe enough to help the police
• I ask you to oppose House File 16 so others in situations like mine feel safe enough to help the police
• I ask you to oppose House File 16 so others in situations like mine feel safe enough to help the police
• I ask you to oppose House File 16 so others in situations like mine feel safe enough to help the police

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House File 16, and the chair moved the bill with a recommendation that it be re-referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations. Representative Rymer said the bill would require reporting to ICE when an illegal immigrant is arrested on suspicion of a violent crime, even if the county attorney does not prosecute, and would bar state and local entities from blocking federal immigration enforcement. He described the bill as narrowly focused on serious offenses such as murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct, and said it was intended to improve communication with federal authorities about dangerous offenders. Supporters argued the bill would improve public safety and cooperation with federal law enforcement. David Zimmer, a former local law enforcement official, said cooperation with ICE is consistent with law enforcement practice and helps with information-sharing, warrants, consulate notifications, and locating individuals. Several other supporters, including a crime victim family member and a security officer, said the bill would help identify dangerous criminals and protect communities. Opponents said the bill would reduce trust in local law enforcement and discourage victims and witnesses from reporting crimes. Testifiers from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, The Advocates for Human Rights, Violence Free Minnesota, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Northstar Alliance, the City of Minneapolis, and others said mandatory ICE notification could deter domestic violence and trafficking victims from seeking help, harm due process, and undermine community safety. Some also warned it would interfere with local separation policies, burden local agencies, and have negative economic and civil rights impacts. The committee also heard emotional testimony from individuals describing domestic abuse and immigration-related fears, and from family members of a murder victim who supported the bill.

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• So would you agree with that statement of mine or no? Chairman Gleason: Yes.
• So upstream oil and gas all the way to frack sand mining to utility scale battery storage, as well as
• And I think you'll see far less Michael Cohen: cryptocurrency mining in Texas, because any site that
• Diorio: Gravel mining and less water than golf courses in the state of Arizona.
• But race was one of mine because it's a race with China for this. It's national security race.

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• It was just, you know, listening to mine because arts is usually not as appreciated as it should be,
• Many of whom are still families, such as mine, ancestors of mine, and friends of mine who have participated

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• For example, a city like mine in Jeanerette, if they don't have the marshal, we don't have law enforcement
• Families like mine are ready to partner in that effort.
• Families like mine are ready to partner in that effort.
• So I respectfully ask you in support of House Bill 74, because when a child like mine goes missing, we

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• Um, I get tickled when one of my closest friends in high school worked for a mining company in the summer
• closest friends in high school worked closest friends in high school worked for<00:12:33.160> mining
• 33.880> the<00:12:33.960> summer<00:12:34.320> as<00:12:34.440> many for mining
• company in the summer as many for mining company in the summer as many of<00:12:34.800> us<00

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:07 Discussion SB 97 01:21 Vote SB 97 13:27 Discussion HB 3 15:12 Vote HB 3 17:15 Discussion HB 184 17:54 Vote HB 184 18:42 Discussion HB 355 19:34 Vote HB 355 39:50, 958, all

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• For families like mine, this bill isn't theoretical. It's practical, respectful, and overdue.
• <00:22:19.679> For<00:22:19.919> families<00:22:20.320> like<00:22:20.559> mine
• For families like mine, communities.
• For families like mine, this<00:22:21.280> bill<00:22:21.520> isn't<00:22:21.919> theoretical

Bills: HB1688, HB2386, HB1691, HB1680, HB2516, HB1993, HB2442, HB1510, HB1958, HB1915, HB1692, HB1524, HB1884, HB1523, HB2213, HB2186, HB2163, HB1908, HB1910

Keywords: general excise tax, aircraft maintenance, tax exemption, aviation industry, economic competitiveness, water carriers, automatic adjustment mechanism, regulatory compliance, rate adjustments, public utilities commission, Hawaii Revised Statutes, biosecurity, community outreach, transportation rates, vehicle ownership, salvaged vehicles, insurance settlement, electronic signatures, administrative efficiency, vehicle transfer

Summary: The committee first took up SB 2699, which would create a youth transit program within DOT and a special fund tied to the environmental response/energy/food security tax fund. The chair described support from several agencies but also noted Attorney General concerns about whether the special fund met statutory criteria, DOE comments requesting a July 1, 2026 effective date, and broader funding concerns because the bill would draw from general fund resources. The chair recommended deferral, saying the measure involved significant long-term costs and needed more work on a funding mechanism. The committee deferred the bill. The committee then heard SB 3182, relating to administrative license revocation procedures. HDOT supported the measure, while the Judiciary opposed the bill as written, citing operational, staffing, fiscal, and mailing burdens from requiring ADLRO to mail all case documents to every respondent within five days. Judiciary said it handles about 3,000 to 4,000 DUI cases annually and would need additional staff and certified-mail costs. Prosecutors from the state and county supported a proposed SD1 version, saying it would address backlog concerns and help DUI enforcement by creating a presumption of revocation. The committee ultimately recommended support and passage of SD1. The committee also heard SB 3313 on interisland air service stability and transformation. The Attorney General warned the bill could be preempted by the federal Airline Deregulation Act and raised constitutional concerns about a local-hire provision. DOTAX said the program would be complicated to administer and suggested third-party certification. No action was taken in the excerpt. The committee then heard SB 3337, which would eliminate state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for motor vehicles; HDOT opposed it, while DOTAX provided comments and the Hawaii Transportation Association supported it. The transcript then moved to SB 2896, lowering the minimum age for commercial driving from 19 to 18. HDOT supported the bill, the Hawaii Transportation Association strongly supported it and suggested added training requirements, and an Operating Engineers representative supported the concept but urged that young drivers be tied to apprenticeship or other structured training programs. No vote was shown in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard SB 2400, which would exempt wing-in-ground craft from the Hawaii Waters Act and define those craft in law. The PUC supported the bill’s intent, and Regent Craft testified in strong support, describing sea gliders as all-electric vessels that could improve interisland access, resiliency, and decarbonization while using existing harbor infrastructure. HTDC and several other groups also supported the measure. Members asked about infrastructure, ports, weather operations, and Coast Guard jurisdiction, and the witness said operators would decide harbor locations and that the company had identified multiple possible ports. No final committee action was included in the excerpt.