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• Is the spouse of our president, and that's Tisha Wolf. She's sitting up in the gallery as well.

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• And I want you to tell me when was the last time the spouses of political figures were victims as well
• It's about our families, our spouses. It's about Iet Hoffman.
• It's about our families, our spouses. It's about Iet Hoffman.
• It's about our families, our spouses. It's about Iet Hoffman.
• It's about our families, our spouses. It's about Iet Hoffman.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It came out of the Department of Defense to help with military spouses, then grew into some work from
• > department of defense to help with department of defense to help with military<01:43:39.280> spouses
• > then<01:43:39.920> grew<01:43:40.159> into<01:43:40.400> some military spouses
• then grew into some military spouses then grew into some work<01:43:40.719> from<01:43:40.880
• There's an exception for eligible military spouses, but again, it shows that the teacher has to have

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It’s an honor to present sections 7 through 11 to the body, both as the spouse of a dispatcher and former
• both<00:12:33.440> as<00:12:33.760> the<00:12:34.399> uh<00:12:34.639> spouse
• <00:12:35.120> of<00:12:35.360> a body uh both as the uh spouse of a body uh both as
• the uh spouse of a dispatcher<00:12:36.399> and<00:12:36.639> former<00:12:37.120>

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• A battered parent who is victim to an abusive alcoholic spouse could be met with affirmative defense
• an A battered parent who is victim to an abusive<00:30:55.880> alcoholic<00:30:56.440> spouse
• abusive alcoholic spouse abusive alcoholic spouse could<00:30:57.600> be<00:30:57.720>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• But for the families who lost a father, a son or a daughter, a spouse, it means an empty seat at Thanksgiving
• son or a families who lost a father, a son or a daughter,<00:25:37.039> a<00:25:37.279> spouse
• it<00:25:38.720> means<00:25:38.880> an<00:25:39.120> empty daughter, a spouse
• , it means an empty daughter, a spouse, it means an empty seat<00:25:39.679> at<00:25:39.919><
• Miraculously, he survived.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• He went to barely surviving to try... working construction, being present for his kids, paying taxes,
• Is that they leave intact the lifeline and the ladder that they count on to continue surviving and thriving
• The last thing that they want is for their survival to... be at the expense of our most precious commodity
• the stress, eases tension, and promotes relaxation. has been livelihood for me and my family, my spouse

Bills: SB3, SB810, SB965, SB1073, SB1119, SB1505, SB 3

Keywords: Texas Education Code, public schools, school district, open-enrollment charter school, teacher speech, employee speech, biological sex, pronouns, gender identity, retaliation, discipline, workplace protections, school personnel, education policy, LGBTQ, transgender, charter schools, SB 965, religious speech, prayer

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• My spouse and I are former foster parents who retired our license because we felt misled when the county
• My name is Elizabeth Partington and I'm here in support of a chest. 3, 4, 5, 4, My spouse and I are former

Bills: HF3454, HF3917, HF2906, HF3832, HF3769

Keywords: social work, licensure, employment titles, health occupations, professional standards, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances, psilocybin, psilocin, psychedelic, psychedelic medicine, hallucinogen, mushrooms, magic mushrooms, therapeutic use

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• dental board already has a 30-day fast-track licensing for military personnel, veterans, and their spouses
• dental board already has a 30-day fast-track licensing for military personnel, veterans, and their spouses

Bills: HB111

Summary: The committee heard a long series of House bills, with most measures laid out by Senate sponsors and then left pending after brief public testimony. Early bills focused on construction and licensing issues, including HB 305 on prompt payment for public construction audits, HB 5093 on restoring public access to notary contact information, HB 2037 on updating landlord-tenant repair and security deposit rules, HB 4214 on a centralized public information request contact database, and HB 5435 exempting higher education institutions from a 90-day notice requirement for certain public-private partnership projects. Testimony was generally supportive on these bills, and no votes were taken; each was left pending. The committee also considered several transparency and regulatory bills. HB 111 would expand the Public Information Act to certain nonprofit state associations and narrow some attorney-client and working-paper exceptions, with supporters arguing it would improve oversight of public funds and critics questioning the scope and thresholds. HB 5129 would protect occupational license holders’ personal identifying information from disclosure without consent, HB 4350 would allow peace officers to redact personal information from online real property records, HB 4748 would authorize multiple-award state purchasing contracts, and HB 4765 would clean up code enforcement officer licensing rules. HB 4134 would allow motor vehicle creditors to charge limited fees for electronic payment options while requiring a free alternative, and HB 1043 would direct a study of blockchain-based property title records; both drew testimony, with some concern about the practical effects and vendor implications of the blockchain study. Several bills addressed insurance, workforce, and digital-asset regulation. HB 3520 would reduce the insurance coverage required for transportation network companies during the period when a driver is en route to pick up a passenger, drawing support from Texans for Lawsuit Reform and opposition from trial lawyers who argued the higher coverage better protects the public. HB 3320 would create a self-insurance pool for religious institutions, with TDI explaining it would still be regulated but operate under a special statutory framework. HB 4233 would modernize rules for digital asset service providers by removing certain auditor-access requirements and updating reporting and licensing provisions. HB 3923 would reduce bachelor’s-degree requirements for some state jobs, though Every Texan argued low pay, not degree requirements, is the main driver of turnover. HB 4518 would create a legal structure for decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations tied to blockchain governance; business law experts opposed it as unnecessary and potentially risky, while crypto advocates supported it. Finally, HB 1803 would join an interstate compact for dentists and dental hygienists, with supporters citing workforce shortages and opponents saying Texas already licenses quickly and that the compact could weaken state oversight. Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly closed testimony and left bills pending, and a quorum was eventually established before later items were heard.

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• All our spouses.
• I know we're probably shaming some of the other senators here whose spouses are in the gallery.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, then moved into a series of special-order bills and House messages. Early floor action included passage of a claim bill for Mandy Penny Lemon (HB 6503) and bills on sewer collection systems (HB 1123) and farm products (HB 211), all passing unanimously. The chamber also took up an ad valorem tax exemption resolution for agricultural tangible personal property (CS/HJR 1215), which passed 37-0. Several other measures were temporarily postponed before the Senate recessed and later returned to House messages and additional special orders. The Senate then addressed multiple House amendments and conference-style motions. It concurred in amended versions of SB 994 on driver safety, SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response, and HB 1609 on waste incineration/auxiliary containers after extended debate over hurricane recovery rules, local government restrictions, and plastic container preemption. The chamber also concurred in CS/HB 1205 on citizen initiative petitions, increasing the number of petitions a volunteer may carry from 2 to 25, and in CS/HB 733 on Brownfields. Other House amendments were rejected or sent back, including SB 234 on offenses against law enforcement, SB 116 on veterans policy, SB 168 on mental health, and HB 1101 on out-of-network provider referrals. Later, the Senate approved CS/HB 1255 on education and CS/HB 875 on educator preparation, with discussion focused on school readiness, teacher training, and changes to certification and testing requirements. It also concurred in CS/HB 1427, a broad health care bill, after the House added a major nursing education amendment that tightened Board of Nursing oversight, required standardized evaluation and remediation, and imposed accountability measures tied to NCLEX pass rates and program performance. Several members raised concerns or praised negotiated compromises throughout the day, but the recorded actions were mainly concurrence motions, refusals to concur, and final passage votes on the bills considered.

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• The child and spouses of deceased and Disabled Veterans Program and the effective access to student Education
• I was just on the phone, my spouse yesterday, and he told me the our grass is the greenest in our entire

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Your spouse and your children, 27 years or younger, are eligible. It is funded in a couple of ways.
• Basically, what it's saying is if you were killed in the line of duty, your children or your spouse already

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I survived my abuser. I survived the court system, and I survived my trauma.
• I survive my trauma victims of sexual I survive my trauma victims of sexual assault<01:46:15.280>
• to desperate, violent, and/or illegal methods to cease their suffering, and it prevents us, the surviving
• care providers weighing the benefit of authorizing procedures against the dollar cost and likely survival
• care providers weighing the benefit of authorizing procedures against the dollar cost and likely survival

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 199, which would extend the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages from PFAS contamination from six years to 20 years. The prime sponsor and other supporters argued that PFAS contamination in southern New Hampshire has long-term and often delayed health and property impacts, making the current six-year period too short for victims to discover harm, connect it to exposure, and seek relief. Supporters described contamination in places such as Merrimack and surrounding communities, cited health concerns including cancer, developmental issues, and other illnesses, and said a longer period would better preserve legal rights while still requiring proof of causation. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but acknowledged the contamination and ongoing work to address it. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill, arguing that evidence becomes stale over time, memories and documents fade, and a longer window would make it harder to determine causation when other exposures or intervening factors may be involved. Committee members questioned both sides about causation, the difficulty of proving PFAS-related illness, and whether a 20-year period was necessary if a plaintiff already knows of the injury and its source. Supporters responded that PFAS effects can emerge slowly, that scientific understanding continues to develop, and that current knowledge is still incomplete. Opponents said the existing discovery rule already starts the clock when harm and causal connection are known, and that extending the period would reduce clarity and fairness in litigation. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing on HB 199. The committee then opened House Bill 268 FN, which was described as a technical measure to confirm that the Board of Tax and Land Appeals may hold hearings in its Concord hearing rooms. The sponsor indicated the bill reflects current practice and does not require additional facilities. With only one witness listed and no apparent opposition, the discussion was brief and focused on why the authorization should be placed in statute rather than left to practice.

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• crossed out from lines three to nine, but also to insert a provision that if the condo lessee or spouse
• crossed out from lines three to nine, but also to insert a provision that if the condo lessee or spouse
• crossed out from lines three to nine, but also to insert a provision that if the condo lessee or spouse
• crossed out from lines three to nine, but also to insert a provision that if the condo lessee or spouse
• .crossed out from lines three to nine, but also to insert a provision that if the condo lessee or spouse

Bills: SB3302, SB2061, SB2050, SB2102, SB2694, SB2089, SB847

Keywords: SB3302, homemade food products, farm kitchens, home kitchens, Department of Health, DOH, food safety, food labeling, value-added agriculture, small farms, agricultural land, commercial food establishment permit, cottage food, direct-to-consumer sales, local food systems, Hawaii Revised Statutes, chapter 91, farm-to-table, food processing, public health regulation

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on April 9, 2026, and heard testimony on several measures. SB 3302 SD1 HD1, dealing with homemade food products, would require the Department of Health to adopt rules for farm kitchens producing homemade food products that are no more stringent than rules for home kitchens. The Department of Health said it supported the bill with technical amendments, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Grassroot Institute of Hawaii also supported it. No opposition was heard. A lengthy discussion focused on SB 2061 SD2 HD1, which concerns a 99-year leasehold residential condominium project and HCDA’s rules for sales, income restrictions, and buyback pricing. HCDA supported the bill and said the House draft clarified unclear provisions and would help move the project to pre-sales. Testimony and committee questions centered on whether the project should remain owner-occupied in perpetuity or allow investor purchases after an initial sales period. HCDA explained that the bill was revised to make the project feasible in the market, that 60% of units would be income-restricted for buyers at or below 140% of area median income, and that the remaining units could be sold without owner-occupancy restrictions. Some members and testifiers expressed concern that the bill had shifted away from the original owner-occupancy vision and could become an investment property model, while others argued the changes were necessary for the project to pencil out and compete with fee-simple developments. No vote was taken during the discussion shown. The committee also heard SB 2050 SD1 HD1, which would allow chiropractic students in accredited programs to engage in clinical practice beginning July 1, 2028. The Hawaii Board of Chiropractic and the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the measure, and one testifier described personal experience with student chiropractic care in California. Members questioned why the board requested delaying implementation until 2030, and the board said it needed more time to develop rules because it meets only a few times a year and rulemaking is lengthy. Finally, SB 2102 SD2 HD1, on industrial hemp in commercial feed, was introduced; the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity offered comments, the Department of Health raised concerns about regulating pet food and possible jurisdictional conflict, and a farmer testifying in support suggested narrowing the bill to federally approved livestock feed rather than pet food.

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• MA coverage from this provision include refugees, humanitarian parolees, asylees, certain abused spouses
• MA coverage from this provision include refugees, humanitarian parolees, asylees, certain abused spouses
• MA coverage from this provision include refugees, humanitarian parolees, asylees, certain abused spouses
• MA coverage from this provision include refugees, humanitarian parolees, asylees, certain abused spouses
• Representative Keeler said the slide says certain abuse, spouses, and children, and she wants clarification

Bills: HR1

Keywords: January 6 insurrection, pardon, law enforcement, violent crimes, public safety, justice system, political accountability, 1183, house

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• Each spouse may apply to the commissioner separately, and the commissioner must issue each spouse a separate
• a married taxpayer fining<00:51:44.400> jointly<00:51:45.040> each<00:51:45.280> spouse
• by individual, and that the department has indicated the issuance is to individuals and that each spouse
• Representative Murphy followed up with a question about whether, if they win the lottery, both spouses

Keywords: 1183, house

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• divorce and we're looking at child support, and I make 60% of the whole family income, and the other spouse

Keywords: 914, all

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• For instance, death of a spouse or a divorce or a new tenant and will the property automatically get

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• their ticket because they couldn't attend and when they wanted to recoup some of the costs after a spouse

Summary: The California Assembly Judiciary Committee met as a subcommittee because quorum was initially lacking, then heard AB 1349, a consumer-protection bill aimed at stopping speculative ticketing. The author said the bill would require ticket sellers to own or have a contractual right to sell tickets before listing them, require disclosure of seat locations, maintain records and refund capability on secondary platforms, and ban fake websites that mimic official event pages. Supporters included California Arts Advocates, the Music Artist Coalition, the National Independent Venue Association, Live Nation, the San Francisco Symphony, the American Conservatory Theater, and several sports teams, who argued the bill would protect fans, artists, venues, and nonprofit arts organizations from fraud and price gouging. Opposition came from the Consumer Federation of California, StubHub, SeekGeek/TickPick, and Vivid Seats. They said they supported the goal of stopping speculative ticketing but argued the bill’s language could create implementation problems, interfere with legitimate ticket transfers, and overlap with issues already being addressed in federal legislation and litigation involving the ticketing industry. They also raised concerns about terms-and-conditions restrictions and the potential effect on consumers’ ability to resell or transfer tickets they already purchased. Committee members largely expressed support for the bill’s consumer-protection goals while noting the need to continue working on amendments and unresolved issues. The author said he was committed to working with the opposition. The committee then approved AB 1349, as amended, on a do-pass motion to Appropriations by unanimous roll call vote, and the bill was reported out of committee.

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• MAKING EXEMPT THEIR NAMES, ADDRESSES, DATES OF BIRTH, PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT, OF THEIR CHILDREN AND SPOUSES

Keywords: 999, senate, all