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• centers increases the likelihood that voters will go to the wrong location and have their ballot rejected
• For these reasons, I urge this committee to reject HCR 2016. Thank you.
• For these reasons, I urge this committee to reject HCR 2016. Thank you. Thank you. All right.
• For these reasons, I urge this committee to reject HCR 2016. Thank you. Thank you. All right.

Bills: HB2006, HB2085, HB2109, HB2167, HB2205, HB2410, HCR2016

Keywords: sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair

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• And I think for people to learn about the times that we have let people down, where we have rejected
• I urge this committee to reject this bill.
• I urge you to reject the bill, regardless of your political views. Thank you. Thank you.
• I urge you all to reject this bill. Thank you. Right on time. Good. Thank you very much.

Summary: The Senate Education Committee K-16 resumed public testimony on Senate Bill 735, a Holocaust education bill. Alice Min spoke in support, saying learning about difficult parts of history is important for understanding American history and the experiences of minority communities. Sheila Hemphill also supported the bill but urged broader language to include multiple genocides and more instructional material. After a brief exchange, public testimony on SB 735 closed and the bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 800, which would strengthen higher-education orientation materials on sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking policies, and Senate Bill 2310, which would require public institutions to post clearer online degree and transfer requirements. Both bills were explained by their authors, committee substitutes were adopted, no public testimony was offered, and each bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2055, a cleanup bill for the Texas Leadership Scholars Program, was also heard and left pending after no testimony. A major portion of the meeting focused on Senate Bill 1069, which would require investigations and mandatory termination for faculty found to have discriminated against students based on religion, with a department placed under conservatorship after a termination. The author said the bill was meant to address religious discrimination and protect students; several witnesses, including Muslim and Jewish law students and other advocates, argued it was too vague, lacked a definition of religious discrimination, threatened academic freedom, and could chill speech. The bill was left pending after testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 2972, which would set new limits on expressive activity on public university campuses, including restrictions on encampments, masks, sound amplification, and protests during finals; opponents said it would restrict free speech and protest rights, while the bill was adopted as a committee substitute and left pending. Senate Bill 2815, allowing students to choose the diploma name after a university merger or renaming, was briefly heard and left pending. Later, the committee took up pending business and voted out several bills. SB 2920, SB 2398, SB 2927, SB 2929, SB 1241, SB 1395, SB 401, SB 1972, and SB 2540 were reported favorably, with some committee substitutes adopted and several placed on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1241’s substitute would have the Higher Education Coordinating Board study standardized test equivalency scores for admissions. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• voting ballot board to review mail-in ballot carrier envelopes to determine whether to accept or reject
• I strongly urge this committee to reject Senate Bill 1999.
• Instead, SB1999 selectively shields those who reject transgender identities while providing no protection
• I urge you to reject SB1999. Thank you for your testimony.

Bills: SB38, SB287, SB291, SB292, SB508, SB618, SB901, SB1436, SB1494, SB1626, SB1719, SB1999, SB1333, SB 38

Keywords: evictions, property law, tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, justice court, court rules, SB 287, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, sexually oriented business, adult entertainment, strip club, nude entertainment, live nude performance, alcohol prohibition, alcohol consumption, possession of alcohol, criminal offense, Class A misdemeanor, state jail felony, third degree felony

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• In taking these actions, we reject again and again and again governments that seem hell-bent on making
• And so today, in the face of a... we reject again and again and again governments that seem hell-bent
• That their attempts to reach into Massachusetts would be rejected at every turn.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first took up several routine matters, adopting resolutions recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival and congratulating Father Gerald Francis Finnegan, S.J., on his long ministry. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow a petition establishing a sick leave bank for a Massachusetts State Police employee to go to the Committee on Public Service. The chamber then moved to Senate Bill 2543, An Act Strengthening Health Care Protections in the Commonwealth, and adopted the Ways and Means amendment before sending the bill to third reading. Later, after the bill was released from third reading, the House considered it on final passage. Supporters described the measure as protecting reproductive and gender-affirming care, patient data, providers, and Massachusetts residents from out-of-state interference, while also incorporating federal emergency care requirements. Amendment 4, which would have barred state funding for campaign ads discouraging pregnant women from using pregnancy resource centers, was rejected. Amendment 8, which would have broadened the bill to include refusals of care and other preventive care for adults and minors, was also rejected after opposition argued it could allow one parent to block care for a child. Amendment 6, as changed, narrowing certain data protections to abortion-related care, IVF, and gender-affirming care, was adopted. The House also adopted Amendment 7, clarifying that businesses handling information for payment, treatment, or health care operations would not violate the bill, and Amendment 9, directing the Commissioner of Public Health to convene a technical advisory group to review a section of the General Laws. After these amendments, the bill passed to be engrossed by a vote of 136-23. The House then observed a moment of silence for victims of the Gabriel House assisted living fire in Fall River and adjourned to meet the next day in informal session.

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• Contrary to what they were told by their own career staff, which rejected the allegations, contrary to
• what they were told by the magistrate judge, who rejected Martin's application, contrary to what they've
• I would urge the chairman, instead of rejecting the request to, as a judge, would take the matter under

Bills: SB1040, SB1041, SB1095, SB1096, SB1097, SB527

Keywords: drug competition, product hopping, generic drugs, biosimilars, federal regulations, FTC Act, patent, biological products, healthcare access, affordable prescriptions, Medicare, Federal Trade Commission, sham petitions, competition, public health, unfair competition, healthcare, pharmaceutical, antitrust law, pay-for-delay

Summary: The meeting focused on addressing the high cost of prescription drugs and the abusive practices that contribute to elevated prices affecting American families. Several bills were presented, including proposals to end pay-for-delay deals and to enhance transparency in the operations of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The discussion was notable for its emphasis on consumer protection and ensuring that cheaper generic drugs reach the market more effectively. Members expressed frustration over past attempts to pass similar legislation stalling in the Senate, leading to renewed efforts to push these bills forward.

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• through twelve, it does allow the Comptroller to require information as well as... ...may return or reject
• Why would we have the ability to reject certain donations?
• So would you reject one because it's too big?

Bills: SB 21, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842

Keywords: emergency alerts, weather alerts, public safety, local government, municipality, county, website posting, online notice, emergency management, disaster preparedness, evacuation, National Weather Service, NOAA, Texas Division of Emergency Management, TDEM, localized alerts, hazard warnings, severe weather, watch warning advisory, public information

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• Give us the courage to reach out, though we fear rejection, to initiate dialogue, though the response
• GIVE US THE COURAGE TO REACH OUT, THOUGH WE FEAR REJECTION.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, October 31, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• any all efforts to regulate these reject any all efforts to regulate these platforms.<01:23:56.560><
• On the First Amendment, you know, I reject the idea that this is a violation of the First Amendment.
• On the First Amendment, you know, I reject the idea that this is a violation of the First Amendment.
• On the First Amendment, you know, I reject the idea that this is a violation of the First Amendment.
• On the First Amendment, you know, I reject the idea that this is a violation of the First Amendment.

Bills: HF1392, HF2233, HF695, HF2228, HF1289

Keywords: consumer protection, restitution, attorney general, consumer enforcement, unclaimed funds, victim compensation, settlement funds, special revenue fund, general fund, restitution account, consumer fraud, state treasury, eligible consumers, distribution of funds, tax subtraction, income tax, refund, unpaid compensation, Minnesota Department of Revenue, consumer redress

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• I urge you to reject House File 29.
• I urge you to reject House File 29.
• It is your duty to reject House File 29 to me and to so many others.
• It is your duty to reject House File 29 to me and to so many others.
• Your duty to reject House File 29 to me and to so many others.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I regret that my amendment was rejected by the Rules Committee. But that is not uncommon.
• An overwhelming majority of Democratic amendments are rejected irrespective of merit.
• Um was rejected by the rules committee.
• <04:56:01.440> terrible colleagues to reject this terrible colleagues to reject this terrible
• Speaker, and I would again urge the rejection of this amendment.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We must reject disguised as strategy.
• It's time to reject this deserve better.
• I urge my colleagues to reject this rescission package. Mr.
• The House should reject HR Columbia.
• The White House is just reject this now.

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

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• in fact we would be rejecting an application that did require a number of bedrooms.
• <03:47:51.760> an that if a municipality rejected an that if a municipality rejected an application
• <03:47:55.920> an in fact we would be rejecting an in fact we would be rejecting an application
• Um, it prohibits municipalities from using the number of bedrooms as a criteria for rejecting either
• bedrooms as a criteria for rejecting bedrooms as a criteria for rejecting either<03:58:30.800>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I urge this committee to reject shoot-first legislation and keep our community safe. Thank you, Mr.
• I urge this committee to reject<00:18:29.320> shoot<00:18:29.560> first<00:18:29.720>
• > legislation<00:18:30.680> and<00:18:30.800> keep reject shoot first legislation and
• keep reject shoot first legislation and keep our<00:18:31.040> community<00:18:31.400> safe
• c> File<00:20:12.480> 13,<00:20:13.080> and<00:20:13.200> I committee to reject

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard Chair Bliss present HF 13, a bill to change Minnesota self-defense law so that a person using reasonable force in resisting an offense against the person would not be required to consider retreat. Bliss tied the proposal to a recent Minnesota Supreme Court case involving a man at a light rail station and argued the court had effectively created a duty to retreat that the legislature had never enacted. He said the bill would codify the right to stand one’s ground while still leaving reasonableness to judges and juries. Supporters Bryan Gosh of the NRA and Rob Door of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus testified that Minnesota’s duty-to-retreat rules are confusing, judicially created, and out of step with other states. They argued the bill would clarify self-defense law and protect people who defend themselves or others, citing examples from other states and a Texas church shooting to argue that a retreat requirement can endanger victims and bystanders. Opponents Maggie Emery of Protect Minnesota, Sarah Erickson of Giffords, and Don Einwalter of Moms Demand Action argued the bill would function as a “shoot-first” law, increase homicides, worsen racial disparities, and make communities and law enforcement less safe. They cited studies linking stand-your-ground laws to higher homicide rates and pointed to incidents in Florida and Minnesota involving firearms and children. The committee also took up two amendments. Representative Hollins offered an amendment on safe and secure firearm storage, saying it was intended to reduce child access to guns and suicides; she requested a roll call. Chair Bliss opposed it, saying current law already covers negligent storage and that the amendment was too broad, including for a rural constituent who keeps a shotgun by his door. Representative Hudson and Representative Pinto argued over whether current law is sufficient and whether the amendment would remove needed flexibility. The transcript ends during discussion of the amendments, with no final vote or disposition recorded.

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• So, you know, federal courts have already rejected these similar fair-share laws, and although this is
• The federal courts have already rejected these similar fair-share laws, and although this is structured
• needed to preserve NJ FamilyCare and other essential public services, but we urge the committee to reject
• needed to preserve NJ FamilyCare and other essential public services, but we urge the committee to reject
• They would provide that grant applicants whose grant is rejected because it does not comply with the

Keywords: 1146, all

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• uh calling for the study that uh that language that is to replace it this session uh would be uh rejected
• uh calling for the study that uh that language that is to replace it this session uh would be uh rejected
• uh calling for the study that uh that language that is to replace it this session uh would be uh rejected
• uh calling for the study that uh that language that is to replace it this session uh would be uh rejected
• uh calling for the study that uh that language that is to replace it this session uh would be uh rejected

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So I'm going to ask that we reject the House amendments and send it to conference.
• Senator Foil moves to reject the amendments to SB 149. When the machine is open, the favor is yes.
• Amendments have been rejected.

Bills: SR107, SCR53, SCR54, SCR55, SCR12, HB167, HB181, HB243, HB316, HB321, HB335, HB492, HB578, HB624, HB708, HB864, HB906, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB985, HB1005, HB1032, HB1077, HB1095, HB1104, HB1118, HB1157, HB1187, HB1189, HB1195, HB1198, HB1220, HB221, HCR58, SB283, SB338, SB488, SB520, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB972, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, SB68, SB76, SB149, SB191, SB196, SB318, SB162, SB382, SCR33, SCR30, SB112, SB194, SB307, SB341, SB346, SB363, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, SB513, SB408, SB131, SB145, SB333, SB464, SB466, SB500, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB228, SB246, SB249, SB268, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB312, SB319, SB323, SB369, SB431, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB501, HCR14, HB537, HB652, HB653, HB661, HB726, HB756, HB851, HB964, HB966, HB34, HB35, HB48, HB474, HB553, HB758, HB852, HB10, HB16, HB36, HB44, HB46, HB52, HB61, HB78, HB98, HB102, HB124, HB126, HB131, HB135, HB141, HB142, HB164, HB170, HB171, HB179, HB194, HB231, HB245, HB280, HB292, HB294, HB297, HB305, HB336, HB337, HB351, HB436, HB594, HB789, HB956, HB957, HB995, HB1040, HB50, HB117, HB120, HB122, HB139, HB148, HB149, HB185, HB199, HB247, HB271, HB286, HB301, HB358, HB359, HB384, HB413, HB428, HB450, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB631, HB657, HB669, HB675, HB680, HB691, HB712, HB716, HB720, HB723, HB727, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB842, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB119, HB129, HB677, HB850

Keywords: condolence resolution, memorial resolution, tribute, sympathy, Joel Parker Sr., Louisiana Senate, rodeo, cowboy, horse trainer, stock and rodeo producer, black cowboy, African American history, community recognition, funeral resolution, celebration of life, Lottie Stampede Arena, Easter Sunday Rodeo, ranching, plantation work, faith community

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• They have been rejected so far, but we are hopeful that we can find a path forward on them.
• They have been rejected so far, but we They have been rejected so far, but we are<00:14:52.839> hopeful

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I respectfully ask you to consider rejecting HB 129, input, Florida families first.
• I urge you to reject HB 129.
• I urge you to reject HB 2129 as it stands or to amend it to preserve accountability standards addition

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• it does allow the comptroller to require information as well as, um, have and may return, um, or reject
• team is working with the chairman on this is that to make a point, why would we have the ability to reject
• So would you reject one because it's too big?

Bills: SB 21, SB 72, SB 140, SB 262, SB 370, SB 372, SB 495, SB 627, SB 703, SB 764, SB 842

Keywords: cryptocurrency, bitcoin, investment reserve, economic resilience, financial security, vehicle rental, damage waiver, consumer rights, business regulations, refund policy, telephone solicitation, telemarketing, text message marketing, SMS marketing, robotext, spam text, consumer protection, deceptive trade practices, DTPA, Business & Commerce Code

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• The rejection of US Forest Service employees hampers essential functions that keep forests healthy, such
• That we reject a federal policy that endangers lives, ecosystems, and the legacy. of conservation that
• Thank you, and while I too rise to reject the rhetoric that has been used on this floor today, I do support
• unintended loophole by ensuring that undercover peace officers receive appropriate consideration for the rejection

Keywords: 988, house, all