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• And ki means spirit.
• Used in greeting, the deeper meaning is asking, are we in touch with our original spirit?
• To be mentally, physically, and spiritually well, we must be in touch with our original spirit.
• Are we in touch with our original spirit? Are we in touch with our humanity?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Grant us a new spirit, a spirit renewed by your forgiveness and recreated by the power of your own Holy
• Spirit.
• GRANT US A NEW SPIRIT, A SPIRIT RENEWED BY YOU ARE -- BY YOUR FORGIVENESS AND RECREATED BIPARTY OF YOUR
• OWN HOLY SPIRIT -- BY THE POWER OF YOUR OWN HOLY SPIRIT.
• He had a kind heart but a fierce spirit.

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

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• But I think it's the spirit of it that should be something that we all embrace and that we all try to
• But I think it's the spirit of it that should be something that we all embrace and that we all try to
• Once we get the majority back, he'll still be the lead, but the spirit of working together, the spirit
• 07:41.960> working<00:07:42.440> together<00:07:42.759> the<00:07:42.919> spirit
• <00:07:43.199> of spirit of working together the spirit of spirit of working together the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We pray that you would empower us by your Holy Spirit, giving us the wisdom necessary.
• We pray that you would empower us by your Holy Spirit, giving us the wisdom necessary to govern the people
• And in that spirit of sportsmanship, it, you know, And in that spirit of sportsmanship, it, you know,

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• of ready-to-drink liquors beverages containing no more than 7% of... alcohol labeled as the mixed spirit
• The bill will also institute a licensing structure in Alabama for mixed spirit beverages, as well as
• a privilege or excise tax on mixed spirit... beverages.
• Suppliers of mixed spirit beverages will be required to designate exclusive sales territories for each

Bills: SB268, SB262, HB237, SB90

Keywords: mixed spirit beverages, alcohol regulation, licensing, excise tax, distribution agreements, retail sales, wholesalers, SB262, White Hall, Lowndes County, pari-mutuel wagering, simulcast, historical racing, historical horse racing, dog racing, horse racing, charitable bingo, off-track betting, OTB, gambling

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• the tone of that uh Power the spirit the tone of that uh Power sharing<00:31:00.679> agreement
• We're going to honor the spirit of which we've started this session, and I hope that remains the case
• So in the spirit of working together and continuing to cooperate, what that would mean if we were to
• So my God, do I hope that the spirit of bipartisan cooperation continues, because if we don't do any
• I hope that spirit will continue, in fact, Mr. President, it needs to continue.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Eternal Father, we come with a humble heart and grateful spirits.
• We pray that they will always be guided by the Holy Spirit.
• <00:07:53.919> May<00:07:54.160> the be guided by the Holy Spirit.
• May the be guided by the Holy Spirit.
• We pray that they will always be guided by the Holy Spirit.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Leo said, our common path can and must be understood to involve everyone in a spirit of human fraternity
• His commitment to expanding opportunity for working families reflected the same spirit of service and
• John was a deeply loved man whose laughter, warmth, and spirit touched many.
• His life speaks to the great good warmth and spirit touched many.
• He was deeply devoted to his faith, and his calm and loyal spirit made a meaningful impact on the community

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and then moved through guest introductions and floor items. Members welcomed students from Futures High School’s Hydrogen Car Grand Prix team, family members and visitors from their districts, and former legislator George Runner. The chamber also took up several ceremonial resolutions recognizing Portuguese Heritage Month, Italian American Heritage Month, congenital cytomegalovirus awareness month, and World No Tobacco Day. ACR 185 by Assembly Member Macedo was adopted by voice vote after 51 co-authors were added, honoring Portuguese Heritage Month and the contributions of Portuguese Californians. ACR 197 by Assembly Member Stephanie was also adopted after 54 co-authors were added, recognizing Italian American Heritage Month and Italian American contributions to California. ACR 205 by Assembly Member Lackey was adopted after 55 co-authors were added, designating June as CMV Awareness Month, and SCR 177 by Assembly Member Connolly was adopted after 49 co-authors were added, proclaiming May 31, 2026, as World No Tobacco Day and reaffirming California’s anti-tobacco efforts. The session also included adjournments in memory for John Wesley Finney, Jr., a longtime educator and public servant, and Deputy Levi Vargas of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Assembly observed a moment of silence for Finney. The body then announced upcoming committee and floor schedules and adjourned until Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 9 a.m.

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• Leo said, our common path can and must be understood to involve everyone in a spirit of human fraternity
• His commitment to expanding opportunity for working families reflected the same spirit of service and
• John was a deeply loved man whose laughter, warmth, and spirit touched many.
• He was deeply devoted to his faith, and his calm and loyal spirit made a meaningful impact on the community
• He was deeply devoted to his faith and his calm and loyal spirit made a meaningful impact on the community

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly convened with a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then handled routine procedural business including approval of the previous day’s journal, several consent motions, and re-referral or removal actions on a few bills. Members also introduced guests, including a high school hydrogen car team, family visitors, and former legislator George Runner. The main floor action focused on several heritage and awareness resolutions. ACR 185 recognized June as Portuguese Heritage Month; members spoke about the contributions of Portuguese Californians, and the resolution was adopted with 51 coauthors. ACR 197 declared October as Italian American Heritage Month and was adopted with 54 coauthors. ACR 205 designated June as Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month and was adopted with 55 coauthors. SCR 177 proclaimed May 31, 2026 as World No Tobacco Day, highlighting tobacco-related harms and California’s flavored tobacco restrictions; it was adopted with 49 coauthors. The Assembly also heard adjournments in memory for John Wesley Finney, Jr., a longtime educator and community leader, and Deputy Levi Vargas of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, with brief tributes from members and a moment of silence for Finney. The session concluded with announcements of upcoming committee and floor schedules and adjournment until Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 9 a.m.

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• . >> Heavenly Father, we come right now in precious son Jesus' name and Father, with your Holy Spirit
• presence, Father, come... ...Father, with your Holy Spirit presence, Father, come, Father, recognize
• We ask that you allow the power of the Holy Spirit to continue to touch our chairperson and bring him
• Once again, that's lines 89 through 95. allow the power Holy Spirit continue to allow the power Holy
• Spirit continue to touch<00:02:18.959> our<00:02:19.200> chair<00:02:19.520> person<

Bills: HB358, HB358

Keywords: juvenile justice, detention, age of majority, jurisdiction, child welfare, foreign influence, political activity, transparency, registration, civil penalties, hostile foreign principals, state ethics, 1136, house, all

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• This measure allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and requires the
• shipment of beer and distilled Spirits shipment of beer and distilled Spirits by<01:11:23.239>
• In the years since, consumer interest in locally made spirits has boomed, with craft distilleries now
• <01:12:01.560> has<01:12:01.760> boomed<01:12:02.520> with locally made Spirits
• He said that if you taint spirits even a little bit, that can cause immense harm to people, so for that

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard SB 252 on invasive species, which would broaden the Department of Agriculture’s authority to inspect items moved into or within Hawaii, prohibit the sale of pest-infested merchandise, and allow quarantine, treatment, or destruction of affected materials with clarified penalties. Testifiers from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, the Farmers Union, and many others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing gaps in current inspection authority and the need to address high-risk non-agricultural commodities such as outdoor furniture and other cargo that can carry pests like red imported fire ants. Members raised concerns about staffing, inspection capacity, commerce impacts, and whether better manifest descriptions or scanners could help target higher-risk shipments. The chairs recommended passage with Department of Agriculture and technical amendments, and the committees adopted the recommendation. The joint CPN/EDT hearing then took up SB 148 on combat sports, which would create a Hawaii Combat Sports Commission and regulate combat sports while prohibiting no-rules contests. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offered comments on effective dates and later said other jurisdictions generally use a single commission for boxing and MMA. Supporters, including a professional fighter and a longtime advocate, argued the bill would help revive the sport in Hawaii, improve local opportunities, and reduce costs associated with separate commissions; one testifier initially appeared opposed but clarified he was actually in support. Committee members asked about safety, medical coverage, staffing, vacancies, and whether separate commissions could share staff. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including an Attorney General effective-date amendment, amendments from the Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses to increase health-care coverage at fights, and DCCA’s recommendation to unify boxing and MMA under one commission; the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050, and the recommendation was adopted. A later joint CPN/Housing agenda began with SB 69 on deposits of public funds, which would require the Director of Finance to consider the benefits of using in-state depositories, including favorable lending terms for affordable housing. The Department of Budget and Finance and the Hawaii Bankers Association offered comments, and no other testimony or questions were noted before the discussion moved on. The next measure introduced was SB 24 on limited profit housing associations, which would create a regulatory framework and a limited profit housing council; the transcript cuts off as testimony on that bill was beginning.

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• Their son's story is a reflection of the pride and spirit of Staten Island.
• New York, the story continues, because tens of thousands of Bangladesh New Yorkers carry that same spirit
• In the same spirit of recognition and respect, I want to thank Senator Fernandez for introducing this
• COMMUNITY WHOSE WORK, CULTURE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT HELPED TO BUILD A FAIR AND MORE INCLUSIVE NEW
• In the spirit of March Madness, this team delivered a true Cinderella season, rising from very humble

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then took up a series of previously adopted resolutions recognizing individuals, communities, and state traditions. The chamber honored Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis posthumously after his Medal of Honor recognition, with remarks from Senator Scarcella-Spanton and others praising his sacrifice and welcoming his parents. Senators also celebrated New York maple producers and Maple Weekends, Bangladesh Independence Day and the contributions of Bangladeshi New Yorkers, York Middle/High School girls varsity volleyball for winning a state championship, Pavilion/York Air Rifle for winning the state invitational championship, and Tartan Day. These resolutions were adopted, and the sponsors opened them for co-sponsorship. The Senate then moved through the regular calendar and passed multiple bills, including measures on environmental conservation, personal property, agriculture and markets, insurance, state law, executive law, workers’ compensation, election law, correction law, public health, and parks/historic preservation. Most passed with broad support, though some drew a handful of negative votes. One bill on election law, allowing certain 17-year-olds to vote in primaries if they will be 18 by the general election, prompted supportive floor debate from several senators and passed 43-17. Another bill on correction law also passed after debate. A notable controversy arose over Calendar 227, a Public Authorities Law bill related to school energy planning and electric buses. Senator Borrello challenged an amendment as nongermane, the Chair ruled against it, and the Senate voted 22-0 to sustain the ruling. The underlying bill then passed, despite criticism from senators who argued the state should repeal the electric bus mandate and instead study safer, more practical alternatives for school districts. The Senate then completed its business and adjourned until March 24 at 3:00 p.m.

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• In the spirit of joy and excitement surrounding this one man of God, may we support, care, and encourage
• calling to which you have called us.<00:07:43.599> In<00:07:43.840> the<00:07:44.000> spirit
• In the spirit of joy and excitement us.
• In the spirit of joy and excitement surrounding<00:07:46.160> this<00:07:46.479> one<00

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, May 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The spirit of those who die unjustly are behind our success. who die crossing the Mangong to who die
• The<00:07:20.160> spirit<00:07:20.560> of<00:07:20.800> those The spirit of those
• The spirit of those who<00:07:23.120> or<00:07:23.520> who<00:07:24.199> die who

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Colleen, you have left us in body, but not in spirit.
• As we hold this spirit in our hearts, As we hold this spirit in our hearts, in our daily efforts, in
• Yet, her strong spirit, Yet, her strong spirit, her kindness, her memories, her love and compassion,

Bills: HB1800, HB1860, HB2250, HB472, HB649, HB1391, HB1481, HB1509, HB1511, HB1515, HB1518, HB1541, HB1548, HB1576, HB1618, HB1642, HB1643, HB1661, HB1667, HB1678, HB1682, HB1688, HB1692, HB1707, HB1710, HB1711, HB1713, HB1718, HB1721, HB1728, HB1737, HB1740, HB1741, HB1785, HB1801, HB1802, HB1804, HB1810, HB1815, HB1824, HB1838, HB1839, HB1853, HB1854, HB1864, HB1870, HB1881, HB1888, HB1890, HB1891, HB1894, HB1920, HB1959, HB1960, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2023, HB2050, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2104, HB2137, HB2152, HB2158, HB2171, HB2207, HB2218, HB2246, HB2270, HB2271, HB2272, HB2279, HB2282, HB2289, HB2293, HB2297, HB2300, HB2309, HB2310, HB2314, HB2319, HB2329, HB2338, HB2339, HB2344, HB2361, HB2385, HB2395, HB2417, HB2429, HB2443, HB2452, HB2474, HB2475, HB2498, HB2505, HB2547, HB2576

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• That same spirit and bright personality continues to uplift and inspire all who interact with him.
• That same spirit and bright personality continues to uplift and inspire all who interact with him.
• That same spirit and bright personality continues to uplift and inspire all who interact with him.
• That same spirit and bright personality continues to uplift and inspire all who interact with him.
• That same spirit and bright personality continues to uplift and inspire all who interact with him.

Bills: SB2723, HB9

Keywords: law enforcement, State Sheriffs Day, Hawaii, commemoration, public safety, honor sheriffs, HB9, Hawaii Purple Heart state, Purple Heart, Purple Heart recipients, veterans, military, armed forces, service members, combat wounded, war veterans, military honors, state designation, symbolic legislation, honorary designation

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• And saves those who are crushed in spirit. Let us pray.
• Outside his many years of public service, those who knew him best will remember his tireless spirits,
• What set Sylvester apart and what made him truly exceptional was his indomitable, unwavering spirit,
• But the spirit will last in all of us. Forever Well, my good brother. Did you You Our hero.
• And put him into practice this session and always, and keep his spirit alive on this floor.

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• Does it fall within the spirit of the law, right?
• to special obligation, you know, the question I was kind of wrestling with is: are we limiting the spirit
• Like, does it fall within the spirit of the law? Right?
• to special obligation, you know, the question I was kind of wrestling with is: are we limiting the spirit
• ...you know, are we limiting the spirit of the millionaires tax to do these extra projects that all these

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Bonding, State Assets, and Capital Expenditures held its first public hearing on House Bill 4257, a transportation bonding bill. The administration testified in support, describing the bill as a $1.185 billion authorization: $300 million for Chapter 90 municipal road funding and $885 million for statewide transportation capital programs. Officials said the bill would increase municipal aid by 50%, with $200 million distributed under the traditional Chapter 90 formula and $100 million based solely on road mileage to better help rural communities. They also highlighted $500 million for bridge and pavement lifecycle asset management, $200 million for culverts and small bridges, and $185 million for congestion, safety, ADA, sidewalk, and multimodal improvements. Committee members asked about how municipalities would apply, how the road-mile formula would affect rural towns, and how the bill would interact with federal funding uncertainty and debt financing. Administration witnesses explained that projects would be administered through MassDOT district offices and Grant Central, that the bill would not backfill rescinded federal funds, and that the proposal would likely use special obligation bonds backed by Fair Share revenues to reduce pressure on the Commonwealth’s general obligation debt limit. Members also pressed the administration on the shift from general obligation to special obligation financing and on whether the Chapter 90 increase keeps pace with inflation. Administration officials said the special obligation structure would be credit-rated separately and was intended to expand available capital without affecting the GO bond cap, while acknowledging that the Commonwealth’s debt portfolio would grow. They said the Chapter 90 increase would roughly restore purchasing power lost since 2012, though construction inflation has outpaced general inflation. Several members and witnesses emphasized the importance of the road-mile formula for rural communities and the need for technical assistance for small towns. The Massachusetts Municipal Association testified in strong support of the bill, calling Chapter 90 and the new infrastructure authorizations critical for cities and towns facing federal uncertainty and rising costs. The Massachusetts Aggregate and Asphalt Pavement Association also supported the bill, citing the importance of the funding for road and bridge work, the construction season, and the industry’s economic impact. A committee member asked about asphalt price inflation, and the witness said liquid asphalt costs rose sharply after COVID, including increases of around 20% in some years. At the end of the hearing, the chair said members would receive a poll by email to move the bill out quickly, and the committee then voted to adjourn.

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• In the spirit of bipartisanship, Chaz comes to us after volunteering with the Democratic Party of Hawaii
• by<00:14:19.440> Chaz<00:14:20.440> in<00:14:20.560> the<00:14:20.639> spirit
• <00:14:20.880> of goes by Chaz in the spirit of goes by Chaz in the spirit of bipartisanship

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• And in Katie's life, I just want to tell you because her family and friends will not let her spirit or
• Fahavon, Massachusetts, about the aspect of this law that I consider Katie's Law, I think of her spirit
• never be as difficult as it has been to get a simple law that suppresses ignorance and celebrates spirit
• He brought that same spirit to Beacon Hill, where he served as a member of the Massachusetts House of
• He was, above all, a great dad, a title Good food, new restaurants, spirited conversation, and times

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up several committee reports, resolutions, and House messages, then moved through a series of bills on the calendar. Early action included adopting a Ways and Means order on Senate Bill 2549, which promotes student learning and mental health, by substituting a new draft and setting amendment deadlines and a second reading date. The chamber also adopted congratulatory resolutions for the Sport Fish Restoration Program’s 75th anniversary and the Hawthorn Hotel’s 100th anniversary, and suspended rules on a sick leave bank petition for a trial court employee and on a House bill validating a special election in Hardwick, which was ordered to a third reading. The Senate also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Peter Hayden Lapin of Springfield, a veteran and former public servant. The Senate then considered Senate Bill 137, renaming and updating references in the General Laws to replace outdated and offensive terms regarding people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Senators spoke at length in support of the bill, emphasizing respect, disability rights, and the work of advocates such as Melissa Riley and the Arc of Massachusetts. An amendment by Senator Creem replaced “hearing impaired” with “deaf or hard of hearing,” and a corrective amendment by Senator Lovely was also adopted. The bill was then passed to be engrossed by a unanimous 40-0 roll call. Next, the Senate considered Senate Bill 1034, which repeals archaic laws including sodomy-related provisions, the common nightwalker law, and the blasphemy statute, and creates a commission to review archaic laws going forward. Senators described the measure as a civil liberties and dignity issue, with particular attention to the misuse of the common nightwalker law against women and trans people and the historical injustice of blasphemy laws. Amendments were adopted to add the Supreme Court as a recipient of commission reports and to remove the crime of petite treason. The bill was then passed to be engrossed unanimously, 40-0. Finally, the Senate considered Senate Bill 2558, the “blue envelope” bill to improve interactions between police officers and people with autism spectrum disorder. Supporters said the voluntary program would help drivers and passengers with ASD during traffic stops and would be made permanent through the Registry of Motor Vehicles, with the State Police and advocacy groups involved. An amendment requiring in-service training by the Massachusetts Police Training Council was adopted, while a proposed yellow-dot amendment for older drivers with chronic illness was rejected 5-34. A Ways and Means amendment was then adopted, and the bill passed to be engrossed unanimously, 39-0. The Senate then adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned.