Transcript Highlights:

• What's a proxy? It's a neighbor.
• That's what proxies produce.
• Proxies. Across the board, ethnicity and race.
• And then for— For proxy interviews, Hampshire County had the highest percentage of proxy-interview resolutions
• There’s no going after a proxy interview.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on the Census met on December 8 at 9:32 a.m. to examine the dynamics that drive census undercounts and overcounts, with testimony first from Joseph Salvo and then from Susan Strait of the UMass Donahue Institute. Salvo explained the Census Bureau’s two main evaluation tools: demographic analysis, which uses vital records, migration estimates, and Medicare data to produce a national benchmark, and the post-enumeration survey (PES), which compares a separate sample-based count to the census. He said the 2020 census showed a small national net undercount, but larger age- and race-based disparities, including the highest undercount among children ages 0 to 4, higher undercounts for men, substantial undercounts for Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native populations, and overcounts among some older and college-age groups. He also described how self-response, non-response follow-up, administrative records, proxy responses, and imputation affected data quality, arguing that proxies and imputation were especially weak and that outreach remains critical for 2030. Committee members asked Salvo to clarify the methods and error bands, the role of international migration estimates, and how the PES differs from the census address list and LUCA. He explained that PES is based on a separate sample of blocks and can add units within sampled blocks, but it does not measure units missed entirely from the original address list; LUCA matters because it improves that list before enumeration. He also discussed age heaping, duplicate responses among older adults, and why group quarters and COVID-related disruptions complicated the 2020 count. Senator Driscoll briefly interrupted to describe Randolph’s successful appeal of its 2020 count after an undercount in disability care homes, and Salvo noted that the post-census group quarters review helped correct some missed facilities. Susan Strait then focused on Massachusetts-specific results. She said Massachusetts’ 2020 count was strong overall, with population growth above the national average and a PES-based finding that the state was overcounted by 2.24 percent, though she emphasized that this did not mean all areas were accurately counted. Using demographic analysis, she said Massachusetts had an estimated 4.15 percent undercount of children ages 0 to 4, with the largest county-level undercounts in Hampden, Suffolk, and Essex, and she linked higher child undercounts to lower educational attainment and female-headed households. Strait also reviewed operational metrics showing that Massachusetts had relatively strong internet self-response, but that non-response follow-up relied heavily on household interviews, administrative records, proxies, and imputation in different counties. She highlighted higher proxy use in college-heavy counties such as Hampshire and Suffolk, and said counties with more minority residents were more likely to have population-count-only cases and other indicators of harder-to-count populations. The hearing ended with discussion of how these findings could inform outreach and census planning for 2030.

Transcript Highlights:

• Appreciate that you're adding this member, you're proposing a bill to add this member.
• The proposed state budget would cut our budget by 8%, or $396 million.
• and does act as a proxy for race here.
• As a proxy for race here.
• this proposal today, just on the basis of it's not cooked.

Summary: The committee hearing covered several higher education bills, with extensive testimony on student aid, affordability, and institutional debt. AB 587 would add veteran representation to the California Student Aid Commission; the author said the change would bring lived experience from the veteran community to student aid policy, and members raised a concern about keeping the commission’s membership odd-numbered, which the author said would be addressed by amendment. AB 791 would standardize cost-of-attendance housing calculations using objective data and improve notice of the adjustment process; supporters said current budgets often underestimate students’ real living costs, while UC, CSU, and independent colleges opposed or had concerns about the bill’s prescribed methodology, fiscal impact, and a 14-day turnaround for adjustments. AB 850 would create a one-term grace period for students with institutional debt to re-enroll while arranging repayment, bar reporting that debt to credit agencies, and require more transparency; proponents described students being blocked from continuing school over debts, while CSU, UC, and private-college representatives said they already use holds and payment plans and worried about added liabilities and budget pressures. AB 537 would extend the California College Promise Program to part-time community college students; supporters said most community college students attend part-time and should not be excluded from fee waivers, while the committee noted fiscal concerns but ultimately advanced the bill. AB 7 would allow universities to consider whether an applicant is a descendant of American chattel slavery in admissions as a reparative measure; supporters framed it as lineage-based reparative justice, while opponents argued it would function as a racial proxy and conflict with Proposition 209 and equal-protection principles. The committee took roll-call votes on the measures, advancing AB 587, AB 791, AB 850, and AB 537 to Appropriations, with AB 850 and AB 537 receiving fewer votes and the roll left open for additional members.

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, I have a proxy. Mr. Hawley? No, I have a proxy. Mr. Tillis? No, I have a proxy. Mr. Kennedy?
• No, I have a proxy. Mrs. Blackburn? No, I have a proxy. Mr. Schmidt? I... I'm sorry.
• No by proxy. Sorry. Mr. Coons? No by proxy. Mr. Blumenthal? No. Mr. Ronald? No. Mr. Booker?
• Aye by proxy. Mr. Hawley? No by proxy. Mr. Tillis? No by proxy. No by proxy. Mr. Kennedy?
• No by proxy. Mrs. Blackburn? No by proxy. Mr. Smith? Aye. Mrs. Britt? No. Mrs. Moody? No. Mr.

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.

Transcript Highlights:

• United State Department as proxy soldier United State Department as proxy soldier fighting<00:14:57.920
• the governor's uh proposed the governor's uh proposed levels.<01:34:00.719> For<01:34:00.960
• consideration of the governor's proposed consideration of the governor's proposed budget.<02:11:
• directly impacted by these proposed directly impacted by these proposed changes.<02:17:53.519>
• increase over what the governor proposed increase over what the governor proposed um<02:27:28.560

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• shareholder rights like proxy voting. shareholder rights like proxy voting.
• shareholder rights, including proxy shareholder rights, including proxy votes,<00:13:20.240>
• A proposal that is the height of folly, the height of insanity.
• Such is the case with the newly proposed Such is the case with the newly proposed wealth<03:02:58.560
• But because this proposal world.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• we would want to, as a state, since we're relying on free and reduced-price lunch membership as a proxy
• we would want to, as a state, since we're relying on free and reduced-price lunch membership as a proxy
• we would want to, as a state, since we're relying on free and reduced-price lunch membership as a proxy
• we would want to, as a state, since we're relying on free and reduced-price lunch membership as a proxy
• we would want to, as a state, since we're relying on free and reduced-price lunch membership as a proxy

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up HB 112, which would require students in the University and Community College systems to pass the U.S. citizenship civics naturalization test. A motion was made to retain the bill, and the committee voted unanimously to retain it, resulting in no report. HB 510, dealing with due process rights for students, student organizations, and faculty in higher education disciplinary proceedings, was passed over for a later meeting so the University and Community College systems could meet with the committee. The committee then discussed HB 659, creating a college graduate retention incentive program, but retained it without further debate after noting the prime sponsor was unavailable. HB 770, concerning tuition credits for community service, was also held for later in the day because an amendment was expected. The most extensive discussion centered on HB 583, which would have the state participate in Medicaid direct certification for free and reduced-price school meals. Supporters argued it would identify more eligible students, reduce paperwork, improve accuracy in school funding formulas, and bring in additional federal child care scholarship money; opponents argued it would significantly affect school funding calculations and should be delayed. The committee rejected the amendment by a 10-8 vote and then voted 10-8 to retain the bill, with a majority report and minority report to follow. HB 646, requiring school districts to establish an online application for free and reduced-price meal participation, was also debated. One member said many districts already do this voluntarily and that the bill was unnecessary; another proposed an amendment to convert the mandate into a grant program to offset startup costs, but the committee proceeded on the underlying motion and voted 10-8 to retain the bill, with a majority report and a minority OTP report. HB 665, concerning eligibility for the free school meals program, was then retained by an 11-3 vote. Finally, the committee began work on HB 703, which would prohibit school districts from denying meals to students with unpaid balances and appropriate funds for that purpose. An amendment was explained that would remove state payment of district meal debt and instead require district policies against shaming or bullying students and allow voluntary donations to reduce debt. After discussion, a motion was made to ITL the bill, with the sponsor saying constituents opposed subsidizing the program and wanted districts to retain collection tools; further debate was underway when the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• If a state is using that SNAP proxy rather than some other proxy for low-income status, that reduction
• <00:07:56.240> for but many states use various proxies for but many states use various proxies
• rather than some that that SNAP proxy rather than some other<00:08:16.879> proxy<00:08:17.199
• other proxy for for low-inccome status. other proxy for for low-inccome status.
• a student's SNAP as a proxy for a student's low-inccome<00:08:29.039> status.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call: 0:00:00 Approval of Minutes: 0:01:45 Federal Education Updates 0:02:12 Dual Credit Updates: 0:43:38 Kentucky State University's Doctoral Program Request: 01:27:08 Postsecondary Accreditation: 1:49:05 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations: 2:14:48 Adjournment 2:16:31, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the previous meeting minutes, and heard a presentation from Austin Reid of the National Conference of State Legislatures on education-related provisions in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). Reid said the law is projected to increase the federal deficit over 10 years, with major savings coming from Medicaid, student loan changes, and SNAP. He focused on how those changes could affect schools, including possible effects on free and reduced-price meal certification, state funding formulas that use SNAP as a proxy for low-income status, and Medicaid-funded school services for students with disabilities. Reid also outlined the new federal scholarship tax credit, which gives a dollar-for-dollar credit for donations to qualifying scholarship-granting organizations. He said families up to 300% of area median income may benefit, the program begins in 2027, and states must opt in and designate eligible organizations. He noted unresolved questions about whether states can add their own criteria and said Treasury regulations will be important. He also described the expansion of 529 plans to cover more K-12 and postsecondary expenses. On higher education, Reid explained a new workforce Pell grant option for short-term programs, with states and governors playing a role in determining eligible programs. He said the programs must meet placement, completion, and earnings measures and that implementation is expected to be tight before the July 1, 2026 effective date. He also reviewed student loan changes, including lower institutional loan limits, prorated borrowing for part-time enrollment, new caps on graduate and Parent PLUS loans, and a new earnings-based accountability standard that could make some programs ineligible for student loans if graduates earn too little. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, we have before us a proposed rule, Senate Rule 15-9, and it is created to read as follows.
• The proposed rule states as follows: Prohibition on campaign contributions.
• Left his proxy. >> Chairman Nethercott. >> Here. All right. Uh, good senators.
• Leftist proxy. >> excused. Leftist proxy.
• on the proposed language. on the proposed language.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The Rules Committee met to consider a proposed Senate Rule 15-9 prohibiting campaign contributions in Senate-controlled areas of the Capitol, prompted by concerns about lobbyists and others distributing checks to legislators while legislation is pending. The chair read a leadership statement condemning campaign contributions during session when donors’ interests are under consideration, saying such conduct creates at least the appearance of impropriety and undermines public trust. The initial draft would bar soliciting, offering, delivering, accepting, or receiving campaign contributions in Senate-controlled spaces such as the chamber, gallery, floor, corridors, lounge, lobby areas, and committee rooms. Senator Barlo raised concerns about defining the Senate’s authority and the scope of the prohibited areas, asking whether the rule would apply year-round, during interim meetings, or to online donations received while in the building. Other members responded that the Senate could only regulate areas under its control and that the rule should focus on the Capitol building itself, where fundraising should not occur. The chair noted that many other states have similar restrictions, and members discussed whether the rule should also cover campaign contributions during legislative session, not just inside the building. Senators Guru, Rothfus, and Biteman generally supported a stronger rule aimed at preventing vote buying and preserving the integrity of the institution, while acknowledging the need to refine language for enforcement and scope. The committee reviewed examples from Alaska and Wyoming’s constitutional bribery language, and staff and members proposed revised wording that would prohibit any person from knowingly soliciting, offering, delivering, accepting, or receiving campaign contributions in the state capital complex at any time, and separately prohibit senators from knowingly soliciting or knowingly accepting contributions by affirmative act during regular or special session. The discussion ended with no final vote taken, and members indicated they would continue working on the language with staff.

Transcript Highlights:

• and proxies. and materials requiring all shareholders to consider and fund them.
• This rule mandates that public companies present shareholder proposals alongside management's proposals
• Shareholders proposing resolutions must solicit proxy. from at least 67% of shares entitled to vote.
• Advancing a proposal bears the cost of outreach rather than relying on the company's proxy material.
• Proposals that threaten to increase costs for anyone investing for retirement.

Bills: SB264, SB542, SB924, SB1008, SB1029, SB1036, SB1057, SB1058, SB1185, SB1202, SB1358, SB1364, SB1376, SB1569, SB1664, SB1697, SJR50

Keywords: SB 264, Texas Workers' Compensation Act, group self-insurance, self-insured groups, workers' compensation, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, certificate of approval, guaranty fund, trust fund, wind down, dissolution, labor code, insurance regulation, employer coverage, risk pool, business and commerce, trade workforce economic development, property owners' association, water conservation

Transcript Highlights:

• So I had proposed some time ago, Commissioner Valentine will remember this, that the concept of the fee
• And I think it would be either, obviously, like you said, the arrests are only a proxy as well.
• I mean, there is some interest in doing a... ...discussion where it's a proxy for in the arrests.
• Yeah, so our proposed definitions and maybe some clarifications in rule.
• And so this is a pretty easy proposal to just define in code what is a recovery, and then also define

Keywords: 985, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We are concerned about confronting foreign terrorist organizations and combatting adversaries or proxy
• However, inside the United States, they run by proxy.
• They conduct proxy warfare just like the CCP does with their proxies inside the United States.
• But what I also did, Sheriff, is I proposed, as we worked on this bill, to make it effective for the
• Because Laredo is a unique situation, this is a place where I think we're proposing to do it right.

Bills: HB 1065, HB2929, HB2956, HB3009, HB3420, HB3626, HB3649, HB4956, HB4993, HB5293, HB5308, HB5528, HCR118, SB36, HB4023, SB 36

Keywords: employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense, registration, public safety, violent offenses, criminal database, Department of Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:

• Fourth, no subcommittee members or alternate members shall be permitted to participate by proxy.
• FOURTH, NO SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS OR ALTERNATE MEMBERS SHALL BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE BY PROXY.
• First, the House budget proposed restoring the full 15 percent capital Medicaid reimbursement for the
• And most significantly, I am concerned about the lack of meaningful proposals that combat waste, fraud
• And most significantly, I am concerned about the lack of meaningful proposals that combat waste, fraud

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Joint Budget Subcommittee on Health convened as part of the 2026 Annual Budget Committee, with Senate and Assembly co-chairs introducing members, alternates, and the meeting rules. The chairs reviewed subcommittee procedures, including limits on alternates’ voting rights, no proxy participation, germane-topic restrictions, and the requirement that any report receive an affirmative majority vote from each house’s delegation. The co-chairs outlined the main health budget issues under discussion: the global cap, capital funding, hospital and safety-net hospital funding, early intervention, reproductive health, the Medical Indemnity Fund, aging issues, insurance prior authorization, EMS biomarkers, and nursing home funding. The chair emphasized the state’s responsibility to families affected by the Medical Indemnity Fund. Minority members raised support for restoring the full 15 percent capital Medicaid reimbursement for nursing homes, increasing aid for financially distressed hospitals, and addressing home care funding shortfalls. They also urged stronger measures against Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse, warning against budget gimmicks and emphasizing long-term fiscal sustainability, including careful use of any Medicaid savings tied to the federal 1331 health program. The meeting ended with members saying they would continue consultations with each other and staff to work toward a final, on-time budget.

Transcript Highlights:

• Last year we passed a bill that defined exactly what voting proxies of different legal types are and
• Last year we passed a bill that defined exactly what voting proxies of different legal types are and
• Last year we passed a bill that defined exactly what voting proxies of different legal types are and
• Last year we passed a bill that defined exactly what voting proxies of different legal types are and
• 00:48:06.720> or proxy or proxy or email<00:48:08.800> um<00:48:09.079> followup

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, in the past, we just verbally acknowledge them that they have served and sacrificed as proxy soldiers
• And so, uh, there are proxy soldiers.
• During the Vietnam War as any other Americans, and also they are proxy soldiers, meaning they fought;
• And so, uh, there are proxy soldiers.
• And so uh uh there are proxy soldiers. And so uh uh there are proxy soldiers.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And, proposals in front of us right now.
• The county proposes to use $337 million.
• We adjust it to arrive at a proxy for cost.
• We adjust it to arrive at a proxy for cost.
• So value them um at via a proxy of cost.

Transcript Highlights:

• Can you give us your waiver for your votes, proxies, and we'll have Senator Gonzales carry your proxies
• I would gladly accept any proxy votes over this direction. Whip to whip, whip to whip.
• that— We can accomplish some things here, so I sure could accomplish a lot more if any more of those proxy
• We'll take Senator Tobiasen and Senator Brandt's proxies and you can have Senator Padilla's.
• Chairman, the Executive is proposing a $200 million tax package The details of that are still being put

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• and move on uh next up ISB 733 proposing and move on uh next up ISB 733 proposing amendments<00:
• SB 816 proposes to provide legal representation for immigration-related proceedings.
• 1324 of our laws s SP 816 Pro proposes 1324 of our laws s SP 816 Pro proposes to<01:07:48.480>
• constitutional amendment proposed by the legislature is a majority of all the votes tallied.
• Uh, I'm going to defer it indefinitely, but I expect to see a proposed SD1 at some point.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 114, which would create a presidential preference primary for the 2028 election. The Office of Elections said the bill would cost about $4.1 million. Supporters, including the Hawaii Democratic Party and the League of Women Voters, favored moving the process to a state-run primary, while several opponents, including the Hawaiian Islands Republican Women and multiple individual testifiers, argued it would be too expensive, would shift control away from the parties, and would replace volunteer-run caucuses with a mail-in system. Committee members questioned the chief election officer about election timing, certification, and how a primary might be scheduled with other elections. Testimony was recorded as 11 in support, 41 opposed, and 3 comments, and no vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee then took up SB 725, which would require judges to make findings about a defendant’s ability to afford bail. Judiciary and Attorney General witnesses asked that the bill be deferred or amended, saying the Judicial Council is already reviewing pretrial bail reform and that the bill’s language could create practical problems for police, sheriffs, and courts. Supporters, including the Correctional System Oversight Commission, the public defender, the Community Alliance on Prisons, the ACLU of Hawaii, and disability rights advocates, said cash bail disproportionately harms low-income defendants, increases pretrial detention costs, and should require clearer findings and records. Opponents included the Hawaii County prosecuting attorney. Members questioned how bail is initially set, what records exist, and whether the bill would change current practice; Judiciary witnesses said initial bail decisions are often made by police or judges and later reviewed on the record, while supporters argued the bill would strengthen front-end due process. The ACLU said it supported the bill with amendments, including clearer standards for ability to pay and written findings. The committee also began hearing SB 733, a proposed constitutional amendment to establish a continuous legislative session. Early testimony was strongly supportive, with advocates arguing that the current 60-day session limits public participation, makes it hard for working people to testify, and prevents lawmakers from collaborating effectively. Supporters said a year-round model could improve transparency, reduce duplicate bills, and better accommodate neighbor island legislators. The excerpt ends during the opening testimony on SB 733, before any committee action or vote is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• It also proposes emission reductions technology that the best performers in the industry are already
• study of total hydrocarbons used a proxy study of total hydrocarbons with<02:37:00.439> that<
• <02:55:49.800> using lead it was a proxy using lead it was a proxy using carbon<02:55:51.800
• carbon studies hydrocarbons are proxy carbon studies hydrocarbons are not<03:00:45.359> listed
• They did a proxy study.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• cooperation with the with the proxy cooperation with the with the proxy statements. statements.
• So, we've got everybody proposing here.
• So, they weren't sending the proxies to a lot of the people.
• So, they weren't sending the proxies to a lot of the people.
• Annual meetings. taking proxies, and they weren't knowing taking proxies, and they weren't knowing what

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 10 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Denise Pope, and led the pledge of allegiance. The body then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including the doctor of the day, student pages, Carthage Christian Academy, Mississippi Valley State University visitors, the University of Southern Mississippi’s DuBard School and related programs, and members of the Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The Senate took up Senate Bill 2896, which revises the Department of Public Safety salary schedule for MHP and MBN officers. Senator Hopson explained it as the vehicle for possible pay raises for troopers, NBI, and MBN officers, and the chamber adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill by morning roll call. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 2917, a recurring appropriations cleanup measure; its main change would allow Mississippi Valley State University to use previously designated dormitory funds for repair and renovation instead. A reverse repealer amendment was adopted before final passage by morning roll call. Senate Bill 2825, the Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act, was then considered. Senator Harkins said the bill extends the repealer for the health care industry zone incentive program to 2028 and noted the program has generated significant investment and jobs statewide. An amendment requested by the Mississippi Development Authority was adopted to revise eligibility language, including replacing a CON requirement with a requirement that a hospital have at least 25 acute care beds and deleting a section under current law. The bill then passed by morning roll call. Finally, the Senate considered Senate Bill 2894 on local improvement projects and the return of unexpended funds and earned interest. Senator Harkins explained that the bill would require older local improvement project funds to be returned if projects were not moving forward, require reporting to DFA and the Legislative Budget Office, allow audits, and permit limited extensions, while also withholding a portion of other state distributions for noncompliance. Senators raised concerns about projects that are already obligated or delayed by workforce and engineering constraints, and Harkins said the bill would be refined with a reverse repealer to work with LBO and avoid disrupting active projects. The bill was discussed but not finally disposed of in the portion of the transcript provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• proxy voting.
• It removes related to proxy voting.
• That proxy votes, is really important.
• very comprehensive proposal that very comprehensive proposal that addresses<02:41:47.920> a
• but the language that's being proposed but the language that's being proposed is<02:43:56.960>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all