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• I just wondered if the gentleman who testified first agrees with the statements of the veterinarian who
• In my statement, you can read about antimicrobial resistance.
• I'll just read out my statement for you all.
• I wonder if I could make one quick statement.
• You guys can read the statement.

Bills: SB34, SB119, SB261, SB532, SB1035, SB1245, SB1247, SB1267, SB1442, SB1930, SB1948, SB2078, SB2112, SB2143, SB2155

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature

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• What his statement was...
• There was a statement made previously, thank you, Mr.
• My prepared statement outlines these main points.
• I am in utter disbelief of your statement on that. Just... anyway, I am, because...
• My question was... you made the statement that you oppose things that are not meaningful coverage.

Bills: HB139, HB1818, HB1942, HB1959, HB2221, HB2254, HB2563, HB2067, HB2275, HB3211, HB139

Keywords: HB 1818, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, health maintenance organization, HMO, insurer, utilization review, preauthorization, prior authorization, medical necessity review, health care services, medical care, insurance regulation, insurance examination, regulatory oversight, confidential records, public information exception, Chapter 843, Chapter 1301

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• But there's no purpose statement.
• <00:54:29.240> there's<00:54:29.480> no there's no purpose statement there's no there's
• no purpose statement there's no intent<00:54:30.520> laid<00:54:30.760> out<00:54:30.920
• And if it would help Chair Gomez to add a purpose statement, I would happily do that because the purpose
• <00:58:42.760> I chair Gomez to add a purpose statement I chair Gomez to add a purpose statement

Bills: HF4, HF173

Keywords: tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution

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• We look at audited statements of the districts and add all the numbers up.
• I do not think that that is an accurate statement.
• We roll this up, we can see this in their financial statements.
• So I think your statement is perfectly accurate two years ago.
• We have financial statements. In every, somewhere around. It's like 6,000, 5,000.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I now recognize Ranking Member Klobuchar for her opening statement. Thank you very much.
• Do you swear or affirm that the statement that you're about to provide is the truth, the whole truth,
• You can have a seat, and you're recognized for five minutes to give your opening statement.
• In your written statement, again, you alluded to the testimony that you just provided.
• I want to thank you and the Ranking Member for your opening statements, both of you.

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• I'm going to just make a short statement.
• I just want to make a quick statement before that roll call.
• Is that a fair statement?
• Is that fair statement?
• Madam Speaker, a debt limit statement for fiscal year 2027.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• And for the civil penalty application and authorized mitigation for prompt good-faith statement of fatement
• And for the civil penalty application and authorized mitigation for prompt good-faith statement of fatement
• And for the civil penalty application and authorized mitigation for prompt good-faith statement of fatement
• And for the civil penalty application and authorized mitigation for prompt good-faith statement of fatement
• And for the civil penalty application and authorized mitigation for prompt good-faith statement of fatement

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills related to bribery and public corruption. On SB 2249, which would increase penalties for bribery under certain circumstances, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police Department supported the measure, arguing that Hawaii’s current class B felony penalty is probationable and too weak to secure cooperation in corruption cases, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Snyder decision narrowed federal bribery prosecutions. The Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that elevating bribery to a class A felony and making it non-probationable was excessive, overbroad, and would remove judicial discretion. Multiple individuals also testified in support. Committee members questioned the prosecutor about removing deferred acceptance of plea provisions and asked HPD about the $20,000 threshold; the prosecutor said alternative charges could still be used in plea bargaining, and HPD said the threshold aligns with first-degree theft. The committee also discussed how current law tolls the bribery statute of limitations while an official remains in office, with the prosecutor explaining it can extend up to six years total. The committee then heard SB 2494, which would set a nine-year statute of limitations for bribery offenses. The Public Defender opposed the extension, saying the justification based on the length of federal investigations was too broad and that bribery already has a longer limitations period than most felonies. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the bill, saying bribery cases often involve coordination with federal investigators, that federal and state evidence-gathering methods may differ, and that a longer period would help ensure admissible evidence and allow state prosecution when federal law no longer applies. Members asked whether there were public examples of cases lost to the current limitations period; the prosecutor said he was not aware of any publicly available examples, but maintained nine years was a reasonable period. The committee also considered SB 2737, which would create a misdemeanor for failure by a state or county elected official to report bribery. The Department of the Attorney General offered comments and suggested changing the term to “public servant” for consistency with existing law. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the intent but warned the reporting requirement could create Fifth Amendment issues for witnesses who might otherwise be useful in grand jury proceedings. The bill drew broad public support, with 33 supporters and no opposition noted. Finally, the committee took up SB 3071, which revises sex trafficking and promoting prostitution statutes by redefining “profits from prostitution” and adding an affirmative defense for certain lawful transactions. The Public Defender opposed the measure, saying it still could reach people without the required criminal intent and that the affirmative defense language could be applied unevenly. The Attorney General and Honolulu Prosecutor supported the bill, saying it better addresses concerns raised by the State v. Ibarra decision while closing loopholes that allow traffickers to disguise profits as loans or gifts. The prosecutor emphasized that traffickers are sophisticated and can structure transactions to evade current law.

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• <00:50:31.839> I<00:50:32.160> just >> Simply because of the statement I just
• >> Simply because of the statement I just made. made. made.
• >> The<00:50:33.359> statement<00:50:33.520> I<00:50:33.760> was >>
• The statement I was >> The statement I was >> they<00:50:34.160> move<00:50:34.400
• statements just generalize more<01:42:54.159> training<01:42:54.560> so<01:42:54.719><

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The senator must subsequently file a statement with the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
• describing what happened in that circumstance, and that statement must be filed within one week.
• describing the matter written statement describing the matter uh<00:03:52.879> requiring<00:03
• The senator must subsequently file<00:04:39.759> a<00:04:39.919> statement<00:04:40.160
• Um, and then I will have some closing statements. Uh, I am David Z.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Is that a fair statement?
• Is that a fair statement 26 million registered vehicles throughout the state 254 County tax assessors
• Okay, so it's a policy statement, not an actual regulation that was promulgated. Is that correct?
• But and I'm going to read you a couple of these statements.
• With the existence of, and the issuance of your policy statement from this morning, it's effectively

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Do you recognize those statements?
• Do you recognize those statements? Senator Boldon.
• <01:01:48.680> I where those statements were made. I where those statements were made.
• statements that you've made in the past. statements that you've made in the past.
• That's why I brought up the statements that Senator Boldon has made.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In fact, it would include witness statement recanting as well.
• In fact, it would include witness statement recanting as well.
• In fact, it would include witness statement recanting as well.
• In fact, it would include witness statement recanting as well.
• In fact, it would include witness statement recanting as well.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee first took up Senate Bill 268, a bill related to biological sex and related classifications. Members opposing the bill argued it was unnecessary, poorly drafted, and a personal attack on a small group of people, while supporters said it was needed to protect girls and women and to avoid repeated floor debate on a measure they viewed as proper. Several members also discussed the bill’s definition of biological sex, the lack of guidance on what information could be required to make determinations, and concerns about unintended consequences. The committee voted on a motion to retain the bill and approved it by a 10-8 roll call vote, with the bill retained. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 189, described by supporters as a housekeeping measure requested by the Secretary of State and the Department of Health and Human Services concerning fetal death records. Supporters said the bill was narrow, time-sensitive, and ready to pass, while opponents argued it needed further work and that the committee should not use retention to reopen the bill for broader changes. Some members said they wanted to add or explore additional provisions related to fetal death reporting, while others objected that such changes were outside the bill’s scope and poor procedure. After debate, the committee voted to retain Senate Bill 189 as well.

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• office and so on about how this is actually going to fulfill that very statement of our... possible
• from the governor's office and statement from the governor's office and so<01:00:05.400> on<01
• Quickly—yeah, I can’t— but agree with your statements.
• Quickly—yeah, I can’t— but agree with your statements.
• of need and reasonableness statement of need and reasonableness which<01:31:52.760> we<01:31:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's >> Oh, I'd love to make a statement.
• It'd be nice to make a statement if you could.
• <04:37:02.000> of I provided for you were statements of I provided for you were statements
• than a technology mission statement than a technology type. type. type.
• that statement right there says it all. that statement right there says it all.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Land use reform is a key pillar of that housing supply coalition policy statement and as the sponsor
• Um, prior to my retirement a statement.
• Sorens said the survey asked people whether they agree or disagree with a series of statements.
• One statement was, “I want more affordable housing to be built in my community.”
• Sorens said that over 60% of New Hampshire residents said yes, they agreed with that statement.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um, do you have one last statement? >> No. Okay.
• Section one is statement of purpose. Section two is what you needed to replace.
• Otherwise, you have two of almost the same thing and no statement of purpose.
• Otherwise, you have two of almost the same thing and no statement of purpose.
• Otherwise, you have two of almost the same thing and no statement of purpose.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Could you tell me, you made the statement that they cannot use that license for voting.
• Could you tell me, you made the statement that they cannot use that license for voting.
• Could you tell me, you made the statement that they cannot use that license for voting.
• Could you tell me, you made the statement that they cannot use that license for voting.
• and support of OTP a have a statement and support of OTP a statement<05:31:23.320> and<05:31:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 758, which would establish a study committee on airport operation hours and possible noise abatement measures, including whether New Hampshire should prohibit departures between midnight and 6 a.m. The sponsor said the committee would examine the pros and cons and consult stakeholders. The Bureau of Aeronautics testified neutrally, noting that New Hampshire has 25 public airports, 12 with federal funding and grant assurances that may require them to remain open during those hours, and that cargo operations, including at Manchester, commonly occur overnight. Members also discussed existing noise abatement programs and how mitigation is determined by noise contours and FAA funding decisions. No vote was taken; the chair closed the hearing after testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 489, allowing voluntary emergency workers to use rear-facing blue lights on private vehicles when responding to emergencies. The sponsor said the bill corrects an oversight in existing law, would not cost the state or towns money, and would improve visibility and safety, especially in rural areas. Supportive testimony from a volunteer responder emphasized that blue lights help cut through fog, snow, and nighttime conditions, and that the bill would only add a single rear-facing blue light to existing red, amber, and white emergency lighting. The New Hampshire State Police opposed the bill, arguing that expanding blue lights to private vehicles would confuse the public and desensitize drivers to blue lights, which are associated with law enforcement. The hearing closed without action. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 533, which the sponsor and State Police clarified is actually two separate changes: one authorizing civilian automotive equipment inspectors to assist with vehicle inspection work, and another expanding language in motor carrier enforcement to include new entrant safety audits and compliance reviews. The State Police explained that civilian inspectors are hired and trained through the department and that any findings of state-law violations would be referred to troopers; they also said the new motor carrier language was requested to satisfy federal audit concerns about right of entry. The New Hampshire Motor Transport Association said it had no position if the civilian inspectors were not doing commercial truck inspections, but would oppose the bill if they were. Members asked about the difference between audits and compliance reviews, and the State Police said audits are for newer carriers and are non-enforcement, while compliance reviews look for violations. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 533. After a brief reset, the committee opened House Bill 594, which would repeal an alternate definition of “way” for the driving-after-suspension statute. The sponsor said the change was requested by the Department of Justice. Representative Erica Leon opposed the repeal, explaining that the prior language was intended to avoid criminalizing people who mow lawns or perform similar work near property edges while suspended, but she worried the repeal could create a loophole allowing driving on places like highway medians. Members questioned whether the issue was limited to mowing or broader vehicle use on property edges, and Leon said she would work with agencies to clarify the language so it protects lawful mowing without allowing misuse. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• The changes include ramifications for any false statement of compliance, including the ineligibility
• <00:16:46.240> of<00:16:46.360> compliance, any false statement of compliance, any
• false statement of compliance, including<00:16:48.440> the<00:16:48.560> ineligibility<
• But I think it's very important that we get this right and that another place it says a false statement
• of compliance may the false statement of compliance may result<01:03:00.760> in<01:03:00.880>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I just like to make a few statements on the impact on the state of New Hampshire. Thank you, Mr.
• I just want to read out your statement you made last time I'm in the legislature.
• Um, so, you made a statement that I support the bill.
• So, you made a statement about 5 to 10,000 people are not in the workforce that are.
• so, you made you made a statement Mhm. so, you made you made a statement Mhm. that<01:38:11.600>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• you know there's 200 uh psychology students right now and they um they want you to consider uh my statements
• know, there's 200 uh psychology students right now, and they um they want you to consider uh my statements
• Uh HGA and opposition sorry They um they want you to consider uh my statements and also uh propose this
• Just for the record, I note that there are written statements in opposition from two other individuals
• as well as certifying these statements as well as posting<01:40:19.440> any<01:40:19.760>

Bills: HB1853, HB1591, HB1961, HB1854, HB1965, HB1962, HB1959, HB2505, HB2576, HB1801, HB1804, HB1864, HB2319, HB2314, HB2115

Keywords: HB1853, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, memory care, memory clinic, Hanai Memory Network, Executive Office on Aging, aging services, kupuna, caregiver support, long-term care, elder care, geriatrics, public health, dementia screening, care coordination, referral network, neighbor islands, rural health

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2047, relating to pharmacy benefit managers. The Insurance Division said the bill would require new enforcement resources and estimated an appropriation of about $1.5 million and five positions. Kaiser Permanente asked for an amendment to exclude HMOs from the definition of third-party PBMs, saying the bill should not interfere with integrated care models. PCMA and the Hawaii Pharmacist Association supported narrowing amendments, with pharmacists objecting to section 3 and warning the bill as amended could create major operational burdens and a significant general fund cost. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and the chair moved on to the next measure after questions. The committee then took up SB 2080, which would allow Hawaii to join the psychology interjurisdictional compact. Supporters, including DCR, the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, the Grassroot Institute, and others, said the compact would expand access to psychology services, especially for people in rural areas or those needing continuity of care while traveling. Opponents, including the Board of Psychology and a Shamanad University psychology professor, raised concerns about client safety, crisis-response procedures, enforcement costs, FBI background checks, and possible loss of state control over training and specialization standards. The board said Hawaii’s current 1,900-hour internship/postdoc requirement is higher than the compact’s standard and that the state is still implementing a separate provisional licensing law that may address some access issues. The discussion focused on whether the compact would meaningfully reduce shortages and whether Hawaii should instead pursue changes within its existing licensing system. Finally, the committee heard SB 2277 on hospital price transparency. The Office of Consumer Protection initially noted the bill could require significant staffing, but later testimony from SHIP suggested the measure could be handled more simply by working with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and publicly posting violations. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii opposed the bill, arguing hospitals already must comply with federal CMS transparency rules and that adding state requirements would increase costs and legal exposure, especially if violations were treated as unfair or deceptive trade practices. Steve Fenberg testified in support, saying the bill would simply codify existing federal requirements in state law and that he was open to amendments removing state enforcement and the unfair trade practice language. No final action was taken in the excerpt provided.