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• I know the very first step toward rebuilding is trust.
• How does this bill destroy trust? Ma'am, that was your quote. You said, how does it destroy trust?
• I trust that my information is going to be private and not go into this audit.
• That's where the trust comes in. Can I respond? audited on the state and the federal level.
• That's where the trust comes in. Can I respond? That's where the trust comes in. May I respond?

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 20, 2026, with eight members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first advanced SB 1224, which requires DCFS to look into cases where a child under 17 is involved in a pregnancy, with added oversight for children under 12; it was reported favorably. The committee also favorably reported SB 1100, described as repealing an outdated statute. White Coat Day remarks welcomed physicians to the Capitol and thanked them for their service, including efforts to improve Medicaid reimbursement. Several health-related bills were then heard and advanced. HB 1220, a continuation of prior work to codify provisions related to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and physician licensure, was reported favorably. HB 1231 clarified that Medicaid coverage for continuous glucose monitoring applies to insulin-dependent patients, including those with gestational diabetes, and was also reported favorably. HB 198, which sets reimbursement rates for ambulatory surgery centers for certain Medicaid procedures such as colonoscopies, eye, ENT, and gastroenterology services, passed favorably. HB 1160, creating a streamlined restricted license pathway for qualified international medical graduates, prompted a lengthy exchange about delayed rulemaking and whether the board had added requirements beyond statute; despite concerns, it was reported favorably. The committee also advanced several resolutions and oversight measures. HCR 67, prompted by a personal family experience with a special-needs child’s acute care needs, creates a task force to study gaps in acute care for special-needs adults and children; it was amended and reported favorably. HCR 27, calling for a statewide evaluation of autism services by LDH and the Department of Education, was reported favorably. HB 223, which recreates DCFS, was amended to shorten the sunset date and require law enforcement reporting through a secure web platform, then reported favorably. HCR 28, creating a task force on school nurse orientation and training for new graduates, was reported favorably after testimony from school nurses about the lack of standardized orientation and the risks of placing inexperienced nurses alone in schools. The committee also took up HB 469, which would allow pharmacy license renewal applicants to designate a portion of fees to eligible schools including Xavier University’s College of Pharmacy; after opposition from Senator Cloud and a roll call, the bill was deferred. HB 1182, a cleanup bill changing the occupational therapy certifying entity and adjusting fees, and HB 1076, eliminating one of two sunset provisions for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board, were both reported favorably. HB 1216, a major rewrite of clinical laboratory personnel rules, was deferred after concerns that it would restrict existing phlebotomy and lab functions in ways that could conflict with recent law. Finally, HB 457 and HB 616, both by Representative Knox and focused on homelessness, drew extensive testimony: HB 457 established minimum standards for shelters and similar facilities and was reported favorably as amended, while HB 616 would allow audits of homelessness-related funding and databases; after debate over privacy, federal funding oversight, and accountability, the committee adopted an amendment changing enforcement language from "may" to "shall" and continued hearing testimony from opponents and supporters.

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• My fundamental purpose is to start the building of a relationship trust.
• Without trust, little can be accomplished.
• With trust, there's no limit to what can be accomplished.
• As I ask for your trust, I recognize that trust comes with being true to your word.
• I started this conversation speaking about trust and accountability.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• This amendment is the direct result of the Select File amendment of Senator Bostar's bill.
• They would, they are under the direction of, in this case, DoorDash.
• And let me tell you the direct result of why we have these now and why the market is going this direction
• But we're going to see the marketplace go that direction, and it's unfortunate. Very unfortunate.
• The principal in Nebraska is that we trust families to raise their kids the right way.

Bills: LB815A, LB838A, LB912A, LB972A, LB1126A, LB962A, LB1114, LB921, LB937, LB803, LB803A, LB1032, LB1032A, LB1075, LB1075A, LB889, LB878, LB933, LB304, LB304A, LB1096, LB1096A, LB1165, LB1165A, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787

Keywords: LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska

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• RECOGNIZED EXPLAIN TAB ONE STB 70 14 BY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL AND JUSTICE RELATED TO TRUST
• OF THE STATE COURT SYSTEM. >> Chair Garcia: MEMBERS, STB 7014 TERMINATE THE MEDIATION ARBITRATION TRUST
• HB MAY 04, 2005 WHICH REDIRECTED FILING FEES FOR THE MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION TO THE STATE REVENUE TRUST
• FUND AND THE LIMITED STATUTORY REFERENCES THE MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION TRUST FUND.
• Ingoglia: LAST QUESTION AND I CAN DIRECT QUESTIONS TO WHEN THE GENTLEMAN COMES UP.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Direct workforce training allows students to acquire technical certifications, both in the competencies
• The Travel and Tourism Trust Fund has remained steady at $10 million.
• Modernizing the trust fund is an investment in those communities, small businesses, jobs, and the tax
• And when we're talking about modernizing the tourism trust fund, we're talking about reinvesting... .
• I do believe that the trust fund, which is now 12 years... ...community and more.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on a large slate of bills related to advertising, economic development, tourism, digital advertising, delivery taxes, and alcohol taxation. The first panel supported H. 3249, which would create a high school trade partnership program linking public schools with private employers, especially in manufacturing, and would offer employers a tax credit for participation. Representative Soder, Uxbridge High School leaders, and others argued the bill would strengthen career pathways, build a skilled workforce, and keep students and jobs in Massachusetts. The committee then heard testimony on H. 3031 and S. 2003 to modernize the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund by dedicating an additional share of hotel occupancy tax revenue to tourism promotion. Tourism and hospitality representatives from Cape Cod, Southwick Zoo, and Indian Ranch said the proposal would not raise taxes but would reinvest existing visitor-generated revenue into marketing that supports jobs, local businesses, and municipal tax receipts. A tech-industry coalition opposed several digital advertising tax bills and a delivery tax bill, warning they would raise costs, create uncertainty, and burden consumers, small businesses, and delivery workers. The largest portion of the hearing focused on S. 2029, which would raise the alcohol excise tax by 10 cents per drink and dedicate the revenue to public health programs. Public health experts, advocates, a student prevention leader, and representatives from Jane Doe, Inc. argued the tax would reduce alcohol-related harms, address decades of inflation-driven erosion in the tax, and generate substantial new funding for prevention, treatment, domestic violence services, and community schools. Committee members asked questions about the current tax structure, inflation, and how the proposal compares with neighboring states. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair adjourned after public testimony concluded.

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• The election fund is for direct election costs.
• What direction are we going in now? We have so much going on.
• What direction do you think we're going to be headed, say, in the next three to five years?
• I mean, I know a lot of times I'll direct them to your consumer affairs division.
• I'm glad you're moving in that direction proactively before we even asked you about it.

Keywords: 996, all

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• And public trust: how can transparency be improved while preserving due process and confidentiality?
• We receive direct misconduct reports from school districts.
• We receive direct misconduct reports from school districts.
• Our agency knows about a big aged cases problem, trust me.
• So I think there's a lot of... ...many directions to go with the discussion.

Keywords: 907, all

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• This bill directs some of those solutions to address real and emergent problems for smaller providers
• I've dedicated my career to promoting health safety and trust within my community.
• Our professional integrity can also erode public trust in the healthcare system.
• from the legislature over the years has sort of gone in different directions.
• It gives the statutory authority the agency needs and provides clear direction.

Bills: SB623, SB1266, SB1310, SB1373, SB1580, SB1952, SB2032, SB2269, SB2544, SB2653, SB2796

Keywords: pharmacist, vaccine administration, COVID-19, exclusive authority, healthcare, Medicaid, provider enrollment, credentialing, administrative burden, Texas Health and Human Services, senior retirement communities, emergency response, residential safety, contract provisions, health and safety regulations, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges

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• <01:02:52.760> of it doesn't bode well for the trust of it doesn't bode well for the trust
• It's about trust.
• When people trust the process, they trust the results. And that is how we keep our republic strong.
• When people trust the process, they When people trust the process, they trust<02:11:10.640> the
• trust the results. trust the results.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Instead, he them in a blind trust.
• people know that America can be trusted. people know that America can be trusted.
• We trust those officers to do exactly that while they are on duty and in service, and we should trust
• We trust those officers to do exactly that while they are on duty and in service, and we should trust
• We trust those officers to do exactly that while they are on duty and in service, and we should trust

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Community land trusts are a viable solution to building affordable housing in which land is held in trust
• > the<00:01:56.960> upfront Community land trusts reduce the upfront Community land trusts
• Community land trusts more affordable.
• land trust homes. land trust homes.
• > owners<00:04:32.479> can Community land trust home owners can Community land trust home

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of other HCD multifamily programs like the PLHA competitive piece, HOME, and the National Housing Trust
• AB 678 directs Cal ICH to work with the LGBTQ+ communities to identify best practices, develop training
• There is a direct supervision program, which is called our new covered persons program.
• We are requesting $10.3 million in one-time spending authority from the federal trust fund to support
• In the tourism, youth opportunity, belonging and civic trust.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration heard a series of budget proposals and informational items, beginning with the Department of Housing and Community Development’s HCD Connect system. HCD requested permanent authority for seven existing temporary positions to maintain and expand the system, and also sought funding and positions to implement eight 2025 housing-related bills. Members asked about how HCD Connect will interact with programs moving to the new Housing Development Finance Committee and about the revised implementation cost for AB 1053, which HCD said had dropped from about $6 million to $1.9 million because of shared infrastructure with HDFC and CalHFA. The committee also heard Cal ICH’s request for $339,000 to implement AB 678 on LGBTQ+ inclusive and culturally competent homelessness services, with testimony emphasizing the need for better data and training for a population disproportionately affected by homelessness and discrimination. The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation presented three continuation proposals: funding for the California Consumer Financial Protection Law program, the Debt Collector Licensing Act program, and the broker-dealer/investment adviser continuing education program. Members and public commenters focused heavily on the debt collector licensing fees, the number of licensees, and whether assessments were too high compared with other states; DFPI explained that fees are set on a pro rata basis tied to net proceeds and that the workload remains substantial. Public testimony also supported DFPI’s student loan assistance work and raised a separate request for franchise broker registration funding. The committee then took up a mandate suspension item, voting to suspend a new disclosure mandate related to deferred property taxation, and heard trailer bill language from the Department of Finance on AB 91/MENA data collection, aimed at protecting federal funding, ensuring non-disclosure, and allowing more time for implementation. The Secretary of State presented Help America Vote Act funding for VoteCal and the HAVA spending plan, as well as the Cal-Access Replacement System (CARS), the Notary Automation Program Replacement Project (NAP 2.0), and AB 1392 on confidential voter registration for elected officials and candidates. Members asked about project costs, timelines, user testing, and data migration; the Secretary of State said VoteCal funds would be exhausted in 2027–28, CARS is targeted for completion by November 2026, and AB 1392 would require system modifications and new confidentiality procedures. The committee also heard an informational overview from the California Arts Council, which described its 50th anniversary, the economic impact of arts funding, and the cultural districts program; public testimony strongly urged increasing Arts Council grant funding from $24 million to $50 million and adding support for cultural districts. Throughout the hearing, the committee took multiple vote-only actions approving the items before it, with votes recorded on the HCD, Cal ICH, DFPI, HAVA, CARS, NAP 2.0, and AB 1392 proposals, while some items were held open or discussed without a quorum at earlier points in the meeting.

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• We would ask them to avoid turbines in direct conflict with any water bodies because when waterfowl come
• So poor siting of turbines could mean habitat loss, but it could also mean an increased risk of direct
• Instances of non-compliance should be directed to the Public Utility Commission's Enforcement Division
• Texans want clean air, and this bill moves us in the opposite direction in case of opposition.
• It silences our communities and erodes public trust. trust in the process.

Bills: SB3074, HB49, HB2440, HB3556, HB3619, HB3866, HB4042, HB4112, HB4271, HB4413, HB4426, HB5033, HB49

Keywords: SB 3074, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Water Code, permit applications, environmental permitting, administrative record, ex parte communications, legislative communications, governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, district projects, public records, recusal, conflict of interest, substantial interest, agency transparency, environmental regulation, permit renewal

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• Early Childhood Trust Fund, which we funded in a different way, right?
• And are you also referring to state trust land as well, or just private?
• Between the mine and the power plant and then the direct daily subcontractors.
• The reality is we have direct competition to carbon Based fuels is renewables.
• That's just state trust.

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• I am profoundly grateful to President Trump for placing his trust in me, and I am deeply thankful to
• I'd like the legacy to be that the department had achieved greater efficiency in directing the dollars
• I never stopped regulatory efforts directed at safety in order to achieve cost savings.
• He directed that there a review of the standards and that a proposal be put forward to reset, change
• I believe he directed NHTSA to review the standards and propose replacements for them.

Keywords: transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight

Summary: The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.

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• <00:21:18.720> the Uh phase two of this study directs the Uh phase two of this study directs
• It directs the study to plan for asked.
• I trust my clerk. I trust the equipment. My point, Mr. Chairman, is to prove that we're right.
• I trust my clerk. I trust the equipment. My point, Mr. Chairman, is to prove that we're right.
• I trust my clerk. I trust the equipment. I trust my clerk. I trust the equipment.

Bills: SF0102, SF0113

Keywords: energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, hand count audit, ballots, election integrity, transparency, voting system, 916, all

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• The AI for Main Street Act directs Small Business Development Centers, SBDCs, to provide counseling,
• These centers already serve as trusted boots-on-the-ground advisors in communities across the country
• The AI for Main Street Act directs Small Business Development Centers, SBDCs, to provide counseling,
• These centers already serve as trusted boots-on-the-ground advisors in communities across the country
• The SAFE Act would take direct action to fix this issue.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• For people in non-positions<00:05:06.960> of<00:05:07.120> of<00:05:07.520> trust,
• , uh or people with a position of trust, uh or people with a position of trust, they<00:05:18.320
• The rationale was the 14 and under is only for people in non-positions of trust.
• So, we thought if you're not in a position of trust, if you're under 14, then why are you talking to
• So, we thought if you're not in a position of trust, if you're under 14, then why are you talking to

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and considered four bills. House Bill 4, relating to grooming a minor, was presented as a response to child sexual abuse concerns and would create criminal penalties for adults who groom or solicit minors for sexual conduct. Members raised questions about possible impacts on teachers, youth ministers, nonprofits, and other good-faith communications, as well as concerns about vagueness and age thresholds. The sponsor and supporters said the bill was intended to target predatory conduct while exempting job-related, age-appropriate, and other non-predatory discussions. The committee approved HB 4 favorably by a vote of 14 yes, 0 no, and 5 pass. House Bill 84, dealing with local government liability for riot-related property damage, was described as a clarification of longstanding Kentucky law so it would apply to consolidated and unified local governments such as Louisville. The sponsor said the bill preserves accountability when governments have notice of a riot and fail to act, while opponents questioned whether language about citizens’ aid could encourage vigilante behavior. The sponsor and another member said the bill was not about vigilanteism but about preserving existing rights and ensuring equal protection for property owners across the state. HB 84 passed favorably by a vote of 15 yes, 1 no, and 1 pass. House Bill 188, relating to public safety in jails, would extend peer-support confidentiality protections from police officers to jail employees and add jail and medical staff to third-degree assault protections. The sponsor said the measure was prompted by concerns from Warren County jail leadership and was intended to improve mental and physical safety at no cost to taxpayers. Members voiced support for extending protections to jail and penitentiary staff, and the committee passed HB 188 favorably with 18 yes votes and no opposition. House Bill 143, relating to fiduciary bonds, would allow fiduciary bonds to be notarized instead of attested by the circuit court clerk, a change described as a practical request from clerks and attorneys. It passed unanimously, 18 yes, 0 no, 0 pass, and the committee then adjourned.

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• This is really directed by the states.
• This is also directed in Century Code for us to follow this process.
• And I guess trust and your efforts need to be transparent and unbiased.
• They're trusted. The information has been verified.
• It's built some trust.

Summary: The committee met to review advanced nuclear energy issues in North Dakota, beginning with approval of the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon presented an overview of the advanced reactor landscape, distinguishing light-water SMRs, advanced Gen 4 reactors, and microreactors. The presentation emphasized that light-water SMRs are the most near-term deployable and use familiar low-enriched uranium fuel, while many Gen 4 designs may require high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALU), which is not yet supported by a mature U.S. supply chain. Nucleon also noted that advanced reactors are being developed primarily for industrial heat applications, while microreactors are niche, higher-cost systems for remote or mission-critical uses. Committee members asked about fuel availability, safety, recycling, and whether large reactors such as AP-1000s were evaluated; the presenter said fuel development is proceeding in parallel but remains a bottleneck, and that siting and grid capacity often make SMRs more practical than gigawatt-scale plants in North Dakota. Representatives from the National Association of State Energy Officials described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, regional coordination, grants, tax incentives, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and pilot programs. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and said states are focusing on multi-state coordination, demand aggregation, regulatory coordination, waste management, workforce readiness, and community engagement. They also discussed affordability tools such as construction work in progress (CWIP), financing incentives, and consumer protections, citing examples from Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Utah, Tennessee, and others. In response to questions, they explained that pilot programs often involve site-readiness and feasibility studies, and that the federal Nuclear Innovation Campus process is moving forward with multiple submissions while broader waste and recycling policy may require congressional action. The Public Service Commission said it would likely have a major role in any North Dakota nuclear project through certificate-of-public-convenience-and-necessity review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted gaps in current law for small reactors, co-located facilities, NRC coordination, and long-term site stewardship. The commissioner said the commission has no authority over a private, self-contained reactor not connected to the grid. The Department of Environmental Quality explained that the state regulates radioactive materials under its agreement-state authority, but NRC retains primacy over fission reactors; DEQ would likely assist with emergency planning and could have a larger role if fusion reactors emerge. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, requiring a dedicated radiological emergency preparedness program, training, drills, public outreach, and likely additional funding and staffing, with industry expected to bear much of the cost. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota’s water laws and prior-appropriation system are adequate for nuclear siting, that the Missouri River is the best likely source, and that no statutory or budget changes are currently needed from a water perspective. The committee recessed for lunch after these agency presentations.

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• <01:00:35.440> to bill 2 there's also the direction to bill 2 there's also the direction to
• laws relative to the Ben Thommpson trust laws relative to the Ben Thommpson trust fund<01:01:26.559
• <01:01:37.920> and um review the the current um trust and um review the the current um trust
• between general funds, education trust between general funds, education trust funds,<01:34:17.840
• <01:39:19.119> fund Moving on to the education trust fund Moving on to the education trust

Keywords: 1191, senate, all