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• and across the capitol had been strategically placed by their creator God to assist him in doing as Paul
• him</c><00:09:25.360><c> in</c><00:09:25.600><c> doing</c><00:09:25.920><c> as</c><00:09:26.160><c> Paul
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Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 16 February, 2026; 4:00 PM, 925, all

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• So, I, I la all of the uh medal winners or participants, but Paul Molton in fact won the uh Alpine combined
• :16:17.600><c> or</c><00:16:18.000><c> participants,</c><00:16:18.720><c> but</c><00:16:19.360><c> Paul
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• Paul Molton in<00:16:20.399><c> fact</c><00:16:21.120><c> won</c><00:16:21.680><c> the</c><00:16:22.240

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• Madam Chair, next we'll be hearing from Paul Jewell from the Washington State Association of Counties
• Paul Jewell, on behalf of the members of the Washington State Association of Counties, good to see you
• Madam Chair, next we'll be hearing from Paul Jewel from the Washington State Association of Counties.
• Members of the committee, Paul Jewell, on behalf of the members of the Washington State Association and

Bills: HB2107 , HB2137 , HB2243 , HB2264

Committee: House Labor & Workplace Standards

Keywords: construction safety, hazard notification, worksite regulations, labor safety, state law, law enforcement, correctional officers, interest arbitration, collective bargaining, public safety, workers' compensation, healthcare providers, physical therapy, occupational therapy, employment, unemployment insurance, benefits, layoffs, workforce reduction, 904

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• So, Zach Stevenson, Paul Torqulson, and John Marty um to help usher through the negotiation that yielded
• 00:04:24.000><c> So,</c><00:04:24.160><c> Zach</c><00:04:24.479><c> Stevenson,</c><00:04:24.960><c> Paul
• So, Zach Stevenson, Paul finance chairs.
• So, Zach Stevenson, Paul Torqulson,<00:04:26.000><c> and</c><00:04:26.240><c> John</c><00:04:26.479><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Paul.
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• Paul. Uh but what isn't enough in St. Paul.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He's joined by his wife, Catherine, his son, Paul, and his daughter, Sarah.
• My wife is joined by my son Paul. And my daughter Sarah.
• Paul and Sarah are not bad either. Catherine, Paul, Sarah, and Evie are the joys of my life.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: John Eisenberg, assistant attorney general, national security, China Initiative, Department of Justice, judicial authority, executive actions, nomination hearing

Summary: The committee meeting primarily involved discussions around key nominations and pressing legal issues pertaining to the Department of Justice. Notable discussions included the nomination of John Eisenberg for assistant attorney general for national security, where concerns over the revival of the China Initiative were raised. Senators expressed significant apprehensions regarding previous actions taken under this initiative and its implications for national security. Additionally, there were critiques of the broader implications of executive actions that challenge judicial authority, aligning with ongoing dialogues about the integrity of the judiciary and executive oversight.

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• And Paul Kruska with GeneDx, a proponent of the bill, who is coming to speak. You're recognized.
• Paul... waiving in support, Dr.
• Pradeep Bede with FSU College of Medicine, waving in support, and Paul Kruska, with Gene DX, a proponent
• Paul. Adam Anderson and his colleagues for prioritizing the health of Florida's newborns.

Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee heard a lengthy agenda of health care and public health bills. The first major item was HB 649, which would remove the paper supervision protocol for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and allow autonomous practice. The sponsor and supporters argued it would improve access, especially in rural areas, address workforce shortages, and reduce costs, while opponents from the medical community raised patient safety concerns and argued it would weaken physician oversight. After extensive testimony and debate, the committee reported the bill favorably by a vote of 18-7. The committee then unanimously advanced several other measures. HB 259, creating a special observance for fentanyl awareness and education, passed 23-0. HB 791, which codifies infant safety devices as an option for surrendering newborns and amends safe-haven law, passed as amended 25-0. HB 355, allowing schools to use FDA-approved emergency opioid antagonists rather than only naloxone, passed 26-0. HB 1119, requiring hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric readiness policies, training, coordination, and assessment requirements, also passed 26-0 after two amendments. HB 431, changing the date for level-two background screening of athletic coaches to July 1, 2026, passed 26-0. Later, the committee approved CS for HB 907, the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases or “Sunshine Genetics Act,” which would establish an opt-in newborn genome sequencing program at FSU and a statewide consortium for rare disease research; supporters emphasized earlier diagnosis and cost savings, and the bill passed 25-0. CS for HB 519, aligning state law with federal law on controlled substances for paramedics, passed 25-0. Finally, CS for HB 723, requiring the Department of Health to provide early-detection materials for type 1 diabetes to families of young schoolchildren, passed as amended 26-0. The meeting adjourned after all bills were reported favorably.

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• Paul. Madam Chair, members of the committee, Matt Paul with Charter Schools of New Mexico.
• Matt Paul from Public Charter Schools of New Mexico, the sponsor.
• Chair, members of the committee, Matt Paul with Public Charter Schools of New Mexico.

Committee: House House Education

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• Paul, Minnesota. Pledge of Allegiance.
• Paul, Minnesota, Monday, May 12th, 2025.

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• We have Chad Ennis from Honest Elections Project and Paul Loggaman from Heritage Action, who also would
• Paul. Was that the... So we have a card for Mr. Paul. Did Mr. Chad turn in a card yet?
• Chairman, my name is Paul Loggeman, and I represent Heritage Action. Hi, and I'm Chad Ennis.
• I think, and my colleague Paul might cover this a little more, but we hear all of these horror stories
• My name is Paul Lagerman, as I mentioned, and I am the state advocacy manager for Heritage Action.

Bills: HR118 , HR196 , HR237 , HR285 , HCR85 , HB442 , HB443 , SCR5 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SCR63 , SB25 , SB202 , SB319

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, fallen trees, property damage, insurance, property values, hurricanes, storm damage, local government, homeowners, risk management, committee study, census, military population, Department of Defense, representation, federal funding

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• Vincent de Paul. I've been a home visitor for St.
• Vincent de Paul for 15 years, helping on average 12... ...for St.
• Vincent de Paul for 15 years, helping on average 12 poor families each month.
• Next testifier is Paul Rolig.
• My name is Paul Rolig. I live in West Boise in District 15. I urge you to vote no on HB 559.

Summary: The House Revenue and Taxation Committee heard House Bill 559, which would conform Idaho tax law to portions of the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill,” including changes affecting individual tax cuts, senior deductions, overtime and tips, and business research and experimentation expensing. Representative Jeff Ehlers, the sponsor, argued the bill is primarily a tax cut for Idahoans, said the fiscal note of about $155 million was reasonable, and emphasized that the bill does not conform to bonus depreciation. He also said the bill spreads some corporate impacts over time and that the measure is about tax conformity rather than budgeting. Committee members questioned the sponsor closely about the research and experimentation provisions, the timing of deductions, and whether the bill would affect the current budget year or require cuts elsewhere. Ehlers said some business tax effects would “wash out” because of timing, that some taxpayers may have underpaid in anticipation of conformity, and that any budget decisions would be handled by JFAC rather than this committee. He also said interest and penalties would apply to underpayments like any other tax liability. During closing, he reiterated that the bill’s revenue impact was already reflected in the fiscal note and that the measure benefits individuals more than businesses overall. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters such as Ron Nate, Ken McClure, Mark Wynn, and Miguel Legoretta urged conformity for simplicity, filing clarity, and tax competitiveness, though some of them criticized the bill for not fully conforming on the business side or for eliminating the state R&D credit. Opponents, including seniors, taxpayers, disability advocates, mental health advocates, and faith-based speakers, argued the bill’s cost was uncertain, could worsen budget pressures, and could lead to cuts to Medicaid, education, and other services. After testimony and debate, Representative Monks moved HB 559 to the floor with a due pass recommendation; the motion was debated by several members, with concerns raised about uncertain fiscal impacts and possible service cuts.

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• Representative Paul asked a question and requested that Mark go back to slide 13, the slide comparing
• Representative Paul asked a follow-up question about slide four and the debt service.
• Representative Paul asked whether data could be provided on the interest itself, specifically the portion
• Representative Paul then asked whether, if the committee wanted to get rid of the debt, it would need
• Representative Paul said he was trying to understand the relationship between the two figures and noted

Bills: HB2109 , HB2139 , HB2192

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: vehicle loads, public highways, transportation, road safety, infrastructure, HB2139, snowmobile registration, snowmobile fee, vehicle license fee, registration fee, Department of Licensing, RCW, vehicle registration, winter recreation, off-road vehicle, moped, motorcycle, trailer, recreational vehicle, vintage snowmobile

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• So thank you to Representative Paul for sponsoring the legislation. I urge your support. Thank you.
• So thank you to Representative Paul for sponsoring the local businesses. the Washington experience that
• So thank you to Representative Paul for sponsoring the legislation. I urge your support. Thank you.
• We are here today in support of House Bill 2325 and appreciate Representative Paul for bringing this
• Representative Paul, thank you, Madam Chair.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2325, which would create a tourism self-supported assessment program to fund statewide tourism promotion. Staff explained that the bill would let the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority develop and administer an assessment program overseen by a 10-member ratepayer board, subject to a referendum of affected businesses, and would add a public records exemption for business financial and commercial information. The prime sponsor and supporters from State of Washington Tourism, the hospitality industry, the Port of Seattle, breweries, and wine interests argued that Washington is underinvesting in tourism compared with other states and that an industry-led assessment would provide sustainable, competitive funding. Opposition testimony from a taxpayer group objected to new assessments and unelected authority over tax-like charges. No vote was taken on the bill in the hearing. The committee then heard House Bill 2481, which would prohibit surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for certain retail goods, require clear price posting, and temporarily bar electronic shelf labels in larger grocery stores while Commerce studies their effects. The sponsor said the bill is intended to ensure that customers in the same store pay the same price and to prevent AI-driven pricing based on personal data. Labor, privacy, and consumer advocates supported the bill, citing concerns about hidden price discrimination, worker stress, and consumer harm. Grocery and retail groups, along with an ESL manufacturer and a tech association, opposed the bill as written, warning that the definitions were too broad and could interfere with loyalty programs, discounts, inventory management, and electronic shelf label systems; several said they were working with the sponsor on amendments. The chair indicated amendments were expected and asked stakeholders to submit language soon, but no vote occurred. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 2503, which would require developers of generative AI systems to post high-level documentation about training data before public release and make violations a Consumer Protection Act issue. The sponsor described the bill as a transparency measure meant to function like an ingredients label for AI, helping consumers, researchers, and creators understand what goes into a model. Supporters from TechNet and Chamber of Progress said they generally backed the concept but wanted the bill aligned more closely with California’s recent law, especially on enforcement and the private right of action. Members raised questions about trade secrets, applicability to large versus small developers, and whether the bill could affect medical or other specialized AI uses; the sponsor said amendments were anticipated and that the bill was still early in the process. The hearing on HB 2503 then moved to public testimony.

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• Pastor Paul Vargas. And homelessness. Thank you.
• And Pastor Paul Vargas, director of the Phoenix Dream Center, life recovery discipleship.
• I have my district director, Penny Pugh, from Congressman Paul Gosar's office. Yay, thank you.
• Pugh from Congressman Paul Gosar's office. Yay, thank you. She always has fans.
• These three wonderful people, Nora Nunez, Julie Kent, and Paul Kent, are the people that back me whatever

Summary: The House convened for opening-day proceedings with prayers in English and Spanish, the Pledge of Allegiance, and musical performances, then recorded attendance and welcomed the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jason Jameson. The Speaker introduced numerous guests and dignitaries, including statewide officials, university presidents, former lawmakers, and family members, and delivered remarks about Arizona’s history, the importance of civility, and the role of state government in protecting residents from federal overreach. Coaches Kenny Dillingham and Tommy Lloyd also addressed the chamber, speaking about leadership, talent development, and the ways sports can unite and inspire Arizona communities. The House then took up organizational business. Members adopted proposed changes to Rule 9 and then adopted the amended rules for the 57th Legislature, Second Regular Session. The chamber also agreed to read bills by number and short title only, declared an emergency for that purpose, and announced the creation of two new standing committees: Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, chaired by Representative Justin Wilmeth, and Rural Economic Development, chaired by Representative Teresa Martinez. A House Organizational Committee was appointed to notify the Senate that the House was organized and ready for business and to inform the Governor that the Legislature was ready to receive her message. The remainder of the session was largely devoted to points of personal privilege, with members introducing family, constituents, local officials, educators, veterans, business leaders, and advocacy groups. Several members highlighted issues they intend to work on this session, including affordability, water security, deed fraud, education, health care, rural development, and veterans’ issues. The House later recessed to accommodate the joint organizational proceedings with the Senate.

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• The nine HBCUs in Texas include Paul Quinn College Wiley University, Houston Tillotson University, Prairie
• and custodial officers or for the committee and potential investments of financial services. 3538 by Paul
• It'd be 4540 by Paul ruling the unauthorized interest to your occupancy sale rental lease advertise or
• requirements regarding safety and security in public schools for the committee of public HB 4549 by Paul
• Civil actions referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence, HB 4807 by Paul relating

Bills: HB9 , HB22 , HB908 , HB1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• Thank you, Paul. Is there a Paul? Yes. Thank you for giving me the moment.
• Uh, my name is Paul Dashaine.
• Uh my<00:37:04.320><c> name</c><00:37:04.400><c> is</c><00:37:04.560><c> Paul</c><00:37:04.880><c> Dashaine
• </c><00:37:05.440><c> I'm</c><00:37:05.599><c> the</c> my name is Paul Dashaine.
• I'm the my name is Paul Dashaine.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Paul, what's happening with Northern Metals in Minneapolis, what happened with Water Gremlin, you know
• Paul, what's happening with Northern Metals in Minneapolis, what happened with Water Gremlin, you know
• Paul, what's happening with Northern Metals in Minneapolis, what happened with Water Gremlin, you know
• Paul, what's happening with Northern Metals in Minneapolis, what happened with Water Gremlin, you know
• Paul, what's happening with Northern Metals in Minneapolis, what happened with Water Gremlin, you know

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard extended discussion on House File 8, a bill aimed at changing Minnesota’s permitting and environmental review process. Supporters said the bill is intended to help small and medium-sized businesses and projects that face long delays, and argued that the proposal does not lower environmental standards. They described the bill as modeled in part on provisions used in other states, including a staggered permitting process and an expedited option, and said the goal is to improve transparency, reporting, and real-time public access to permit information. Members raised concerns about whether the bill could also benefit large corporations and major industrial projects, including mining and other large facilities, rather than just smaller businesses. Several lawmakers questioned the use of county-based public input, the lack of tribal consultation, and how the bill would interact with treaty rights and communities outside the affected county. Others argued that the bill could create risks by speeding permits for bad actors or by allowing larger entities to pay for expedited treatment. Testimony also referenced examples from the Minnesota Chamber’s report, with a witness disputing the claim that permitting alone drove companies out of Minnesota and saying those cases involved more complex facts. The committee first considered a motion to lay the bill on the table, but that motion failed on a 5-7 roll call. The committee then voted on a motion to re-refer House File 8, as amended, to the Labor and Workforce Development Committee. That motion passed 7-5, and the bill was sent on to that committee.

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• Paul. Menendez. Just say "here." Here. Manin, get Menendez. Oh, he can't hear. Paul's here. Bob.
• Paul? Aye. Reginald Ness? What bill is this? 7. Which one's this? 2926, is that Fredi's bill? Yes.

Committee: Senate Veteran Affairs

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Paul.
• thank you that Pathways senator Paul thank you that thank<00:42:19.400><c> you</c><00:42:19.559><c>
• Paul to be their new home and to serve as an incubator for future small business growth.
• to be the new home to be their St Paul to be the new home to be their new<00:49:01.559><c> home</c><
• Paul, Minnesota. I'm privileged to present this to the Senate committee for Senate File 1934.

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• My name is Paul Olson, and I’m... Well, today, again, I’m superintendent.
• Paul, thank you for coming all this way. It's a long drive.
• Thank you, Paul. And then, Thank you for the question. Representative Frelich. We'll continue.
• Thank you, Paul.
• Okay, Paul, thank you. Thank you very much. Yeah, I appreciate you being here today.

Committees: Joint Human Services , Joint Human Services Committee

Keywords: 908, all