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• He said they do need to keep it up with inflation because it is eroding the budget.
• He said they do need to keep it up with inflation because it is eroding the budget.
• :29:07.760> it's it up with inflation because uh it's it up with inflation because uh it's eroding
• 08.960> overall<00:29:09.640> our<00:29:09.799> budget<00:29:10.159> and eroding
• you know overall our budget and eroding you know overall our budget and I<00:29:10.399> am<00

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first met in a revenue estimate work session to approve an LSR codifying the committee’s revenue estimates. Members reviewed the process for turning the LSR into a House Resolution and discussed how the adopted estimates would be used to amend House Bill 1. After a brief question-and-answer about current revenue splits and the governor’s proposed video lottery and tax-split changes, the committee voted 19-0 to approve the revenue estimates. The committee then moved into executive session on HB 669, which would require all revenue from the statewide education property tax to be deposited into the education trust fund and set an equalized statewide tax rate. Supporters argued the bill would better direct education funding, while opponents said it was unnecessary or duplicative. The committee voted 12-7 to retain the bill (ITL), and a minority report was noted. Next, the committee considered HB 290, which would raise cigarette and electronic cigarette taxes and create a study committee on tobacco and nicotine taxes. Testimony focused on revenue needs, inflation, public health, and concerns that a higher tax could reduce sales or drive purchases across state lines. The committee voted 11-8 to ITL the bill, with a minority report. The committee also ITL’d HB 402, dealing with whether Education Freedom Account payments are taxable income, after debate over unintended consequences and whether the bill’s language was misleading; that vote was 11-8 with a minority report. Finally, the committee opened HB 483, and Representative Tierney moved ITL, arguing the bill’s requirement that the scholarship organization be incorporated in New Hampshire would likely violate the Commerce Clause; the transcript cuts off before the vote on that bill.

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• accurately with the Social Security Administration COLA to help our retirees, because this really does erode
• It's critical that we get these dollars back down. So thank you, Madam Chair.

Keywords: 996, all

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• the compound effect of the multiple bills that have gone through this legislature this year, we are eroding
• But I will tell you this: as we move big policy, we are doing what we always get criticized that we don't

Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee heard and advanced three bills. CS/HB 1267, by Rep. Boussada, would require school districts to allow Schools of Hope to use vacant or surplus facilities or co-locate in schools with capacity, with non-instructional services handled through a pro rata agreement and a performance-based agreement requiring Schools of Hope to meet expectations within five years. Supporters argued it would better use underfilled public schools and help students in the bottom 10% of schools statewide; opponents raised concerns about local control, funding, and the effect on public schools. The bill passed 13-2. The committee also heard CS/HB 1115, by Rep. Valdes, which would require sharing certain discretionary sales surtax revenues with eligible charter schools based on enrollment, create a standardized charter school monitoring tool, and align Schools of Hope sponsoring-entity rules with charter school processes. Supporters said it would improve consistency and accountability; critics questioned fiscal impacts and district flexibility. That bill passed 13-2. The final bill, CS/HB 1213, by Rep. Alvarez, would create a K-12 School Route Optimization Pilot Program using five counties to test AI-assisted analysis of school bus routes and walking conditions, with the goal of improving child safety for students who currently walk long distances. Members discussed hazardous conditions, possible use of safe-school transportation funds, and the bill’s lack of fiscal impact. Public testimony included support from education and parent groups. The bill passed unanimously, 15-0. The meeting then adjourned.

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• TIME WHEN RISING GEOPOLITICAL RISK MARKET PERFORMANCE AND INTERNAL ECONOMIC STRESSES CONTINUED TO ERODE
• SOME OF THE COMMENTS MADE WHERE STUDENTS WERE BEING INDOCTRINATED WITH CRITICAL RACE THEORY AND TRANSGENDER

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• participate in our proceedings. process so that we can have an effective deliberation and decisions on the critical
• Orange Anaheim area, CWA 9575 Camarillo and Oxnard. 9586 from Long Beach to Lancaster and 9588 is Colton

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It creates greater access for specialists to travel and be able to fill the critical care gaps on the
• It creates greater access for specialists to travel and be able to fill the critical care gaps on the
• I moved here 20 years ago to teach in Ewa Beach and live in that area.
• I moved here 20 years ago to teach in Ewa Beach and live in that area.
• So why are the teachers from the years ago to teach in Eva Beach and live years ago to teach in Eva Beach

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met on February 20, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures. HB 850, relating to condominiums, drew support from the Community Associations Institute and the Hawaii State Association of Parliamentarians, who said it would improve owner participation, clarify voting rules, and preserve the use of proxies as a personal choice. A Zoom testifier supported the bill’s intent but warned that special meetings can be abused and suggested further amendments to address board president authority. Members asked about proxies versus electronic voting and whether the bill would reduce proxy use; no vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 48 on coffee labeling, with the Department of Agriculture in support, and HB 1370 on taxation, where a local brewery representative supported equal tax treatment for beer served from 5-gallon kegs and larger kegs when dispensed from a faucet, arguing the bill would clarify draft beer treatment and encourage sustainability. HB 1422 on motor carriers received comments from the Public Utilities Commission and the Department of State Parks, while representatives from a community-based shuttle initiative supported the bill and said nonprofit, community-led transportation solutions should not be regulated like traditional carriers. HB 874, relating to child performers, received support from SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, and individual performers, who emphasized protecting minors’ earnings, safety, and schooling. Testimony also discussed whether to include social media influencers and whether to add annual income limits or trust-account protections; the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations said the issue was outside its wheelhouse. Later, HB 799 on healthcare drew support from health plans and HMSA, with the Department of Health requesting amendments such as a sunset date, a Maui-only pilot, and a report back before changing its position. HB 1379 on health received support from Hawaii Pacific Health, but the Hawaii Medical Board raised concerns about vague language and public-safety implications for internationally trained physicians, asking for more time to study national licensing recommendations. Finally, HB 439 on education was heard, with the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board opposing the bill as drafted and warning about licensing standards and predatory third-party loans affecting J-1 teachers; the transcript ends before any action or vote on these measures.

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• Our community has experienced significant disinvestment over the last several decades, eroding its tax
• disinvestment over the last several disinvestment over the last several decades<00:47:52.079> eroding
• That's half this to do a stretch of road that is a critical need for a whole region of the state.
• That's half this to do a stretch of road that is a critical need for a whole region of the state.
• need for a whole that is a critical need for a whole region<01:09:26.600> of<01:09:26.759>

Bills: HF192, HF268, HF1214, HF494

Keywords: Minnesota income tax, dependent exemption, personal income tax, tax relief, family tax relief, children, dependents, tax deduction, tax exemption, state revenue, inflation indexing, tax year 2025, taxable income, household tax policy, family tax credit, HF268, Joshua Schmidt Memorial Highway, memorial highway, highway naming, road designation

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• Accessibility is a critically important part of ensuring that all voices in the community are able to
• When people are shut out of the process, decisions get made about them without them, and that erodes
• Decoupling the municipal census from the voter rolls is equally critical.
• Each instance erodes trust and divides communities.
• Importantly, it's critical for 16-year-olds to vote in local elections for a number of reasons.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on a wide range of voting-access and election-administration bills. The largest portion of testimony focused on same-day voter registration (H. 834/S. 505), with support from Rep. Gentile, Boston and Chelsea officials, civic groups, and election administrators from Maine and Vermont. Supporters argued that same-day registration would help eligible voters who move frequently, miss deadlines, or face administrative errors, and would reduce rejected provisional ballots. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Vermont elections director Sean Sheehan testified that same-day registration has worked in their states without major administrative problems and has helped increase turnout. A Boston-based panel also described high rejection rates for provisional ballots and the burden of registration cutoffs on renters, students, immigrants, and low-income voters. A second major topic was restoration of voting rights for incarcerated people, including S. 524 and related House bills. The committee heard extensive virtual testimony from incarcerated individuals at MCI Norfolk and MCI Shirley, who said voting should be restored as part of rehabilitation, civic engagement, and reintegration. They described disenfranchisement as dehumanizing and argued that voting would help maintain family and community ties, reduce recidivism, and give incarcerated people a voice on laws affecting prisons and reentry. Rep. Erica Uyterhoeven also testified in support, saying the bill would restore municipal voting rights for incarcerated residents and align with broader efforts to expand political participation. The committee also heard testimony on bills affecting election administration and access, including a proposal to reduce or eliminate mandated early in-person voting in primaries and shorten the general-election early voting period, with supporters from the town clerks’ community arguing that low usage, staffing burdens, and costs justify the change. Opponents warned that reducing in-person early voting could hurt voters who do not use mail ballots and could disproportionately affect communities of color. Other bills discussed included decoupling the municipal census from voter registration, requiring periodic accessibility inspections of polling places, and a Somerville home-rule petition on non-citizen municipal voting and another on lowering the voting age in municipal elections. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Attorney General. ...Attorney General to collect and analyze trafficking data, which has helped produce critical
• have any staff, clergy, or anyone else there in the missions, for all our visitors to see these critical
• A lack of transparency and accountability erodes trust.
• This will only erode public trust, reduce accountability, and make our community less safe.
• This includes constructive criticism that doesn't rise to the level of discipline.

Bills: HB1583, HB1775, HB1832, HB1836, HB1837, HB1866, HB1983, HB2029, HB2217, HB2318, HB2363, HB2486

Keywords: mental health, emergency detention, peace officer, mental illness, prevention of harm, border security, private landowners, study and report, General Land Office, participation, controlled substances, opioid antagonists, law enforcement training, substance abuse prevention, Texas-Mexico border, criminal justice, public safety, law enforcement, National Park Service, arrest powers

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• I joined you in it and we came to Palm Beach County visiting you're managing entities.
• was important that we address the fundamental opportunity at hand, which is asking and answering critical
• Being we will proceed is critical efforts while inviting in as well as seeking out the voice of the people
• But we're at a critical point now.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And it's a really critical tool for rural New Mexico, with a significant share of the credit for rural
• Expanding housing supply is critical to workforce stability and long-term economic growth.
• We appreciate this thoughtful approach by the sponsor that doesn't erode property tax values so we can
• So this funding is critical to ensure that we can continue cancer treatments close to home for these
• This is a critical need for their community.

Keywords: 996, all

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• municipalities to upgrade critical municipalities to upgrade critical infrastructure<01:11:56.560
• At the same time, we erode regrettable.
• This is critical. This is huge.
• This<04:54:26.000> is<04:54:26.160> critical.
• And I This is critical. This is huge.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Timely and accurate permit data is obviously critical in ensuring that property records reflect actual
• Timely and accurate permit data is obviously critical in ensuring that property records reflect actual
• This is a Rehoboth Beach charter change coming back to us from the House amended.
• . and others enact to amend the Charter, the City of Rojoboth Beach.
• This is a Rojahubahe Beach Charter change coming back to us from the House amended.

Summary: The Senate received communications from the House on numerous measures, including several bills and resolutions passed with amendments, committee reports on bills such as large energy use facilities, campaign finance, voting rights, and appropriations, and a list of pre-file legislation. The chamber then moved through a long floor session with confirmations, bill readings, and roll-call votes, ultimately confirming the nomination of Morgan T. Zern to the Delaware Supreme Court by a 21-0 vote. Among the major policy items considered were property tax and school tax measures tied to the statewide reassessment. The Senate passed House Bill 460, clarifying monthly municipal permit-data reporting to New Castle County; House Bill 461, granting temporary authority for New Castle County school districts to reset school tax rates for one cycle; and House Bill 462, making the split school tax rate permanent with a lower nonresidential cap. Members discussed the fiscal effects at length, including testimony from a school district finance officer that HB 461 would allow revenue-neutral rate setting and offset the fiscal note on HB 462. The Senate also passed House Bill 365 creating a Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, House Bill 458 on backflow requirements for low-hazard buildings, Senate Bill 27 establishing the Office of New Americans with a sunset and interagency coordination, and Senate Bill 315 on the Delaware Technical Innovation Program. The chamber also approved Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300, a firearms dealer regulation bill, after extensive debate over amendments, confidentiality, background checks, and the balance between public safety and burdens on lawful dealers. Several members raised constitutional and practical objections, while supporters argued the bill would reduce trafficking, straw purchases, and theft from dealers. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 305 creating a diabetes wellness pilot program, with supporters emphasizing the state’s diabetes burden and the program’s federal funding, and House Concurrent Resolution 157, which asks the State Lottery Office to report on iLottery’s impact on small businesses. Senate Bill 325, a fire prevention/background-check bill, was laid on the table after concerns about a late House amendment and requests for more time to consult stakeholders.

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• I'm Bill Partington, House District 28, which is Northeast Volusia County, Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach
• I represent District 92, which is unincorporated parts of Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, Delray Beach
• , and Boynton Beach.
• I represent District 92, which is unincorporated parts of Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, Delray Beach
• , and Boynton Beach.

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee held its first meeting of 2025, took roll, confirmed a quorum, and heard member introductions before turning to an informational panel on how a criminal case moves through Florida’s system. The chair emphasized respectful committee process and introduced staff, then invited the panel to explain the path from arrest through prosecution, first appearance, arraignment, discovery, trial, plea negotiations, and sentencing. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri described law enforcement discretion, probable cause, misdemeanor and felony arrest rules, pre-arrest diversion, jail operations, and the statewide uniform bond schedule. He also discussed jail overcrowding, supervised release, mental health and substance abuse issues in jails, and the need for better case management and diversion resources. Judge Frank Allman explained first appearance, bond setting, arraignment, trial procedures, plea colloquies, and sentencing under Florida’s punishment code, including downward departures and victim impact statements. State Attorney Jack Campbell outlined charging decisions, the higher proof burden prosecutors must meet, coordination with law enforcement, Baker Act proceedings, victim notification, informations versus grand jury indictments, and the role of diversion and treatment courts. Public Defender Matthew Mets described indigency screening, discovery, the growing volume and technical complexity of evidence, mitigation work, and the importance of treatment-based resolutions. Members asked about time-served credit for supervised release, mental health recidivism, homelessness enforcement, ICE holds, and sentencing discretion; no votes were taken and the meeting ended after the informational presentation and discussion.

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• The reason why they're so special in my heart is because they came to the the city of Long Beach, to
• work on development projects in my district, as well as the member from Newport Beach and her district
• Iconic gateway projects of Peter's pending and second MPCH in Long Beach.
• the projects and move on, the Lynn family did is became deeply integrated with the community of Long Beach

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• My name is Louis-Lan Bichauda, and I'm a freshman at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach.
• My name is Maria Gonzales, and I'm from Long Beach, and I'm here to support SB 1203.
• And I'm going to Long Beach, and I'm going to support SB 1203. Thank you. Good afternoon.
• Kendra Daijuga, with the Gwakuru, on behalf of the Long Beach Utilities, in support.
• Critically, these individuals moving into the state for various reasons have lawfully and responsibly

Summary: The committee heard several bills, though no final votes were taken because a quorum had not yet been established. SB 493 by Senator Becker would add war or armed conflict to California’s price-gouging emergency triggers, with the author and supporters arguing it would protect consumers from gas-price spikes tied to international conflict. Opponents, including business and housing groups, warned the bill could over-trigger emergency powers and create broad, ongoing price controls. The chair indicated support for an aye-as-amended recommendation once quorum was reached. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require protective orders for disclosure of sexually explicit material involving adult victims in specified criminal cases. Denise Huskins-Quinn and Aaron Quinn testified in support, describing how sensitive evidence in their case was copied and handled without adequate safeguards; supporters said the bill would extend privacy protections similar to those already used for child sexual abuse material. Criminal defense attorneys supported the goal but raised concerns about notice procedures and how the bill would apply when material is in the public domain. The chair said the bill filled a gap in existing law and would receive an aye recommendation. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson would let law enforcement seize and return crypto assets used in scams and fraud to victims. The Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the bill as a tool to recover losses from transnational crypto fraud, while the ACLU and public defenders argued it lowered the burden of proof, raised constitutional concerns, and could be misused against unbanked or low-level defendants. The chair nevertheless said the bill aligned with existing law for stolen property and would be recommended aye. SB 874 by Senator Weber-Pearson would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including requiring background checks for employees of providers and convening a stakeholder workgroup; it drew support from the California Association for Behavior Analysis and no opposition was heard. Later, SB 1266 by Senator Stern would change how the value of stolen copper and related infrastructure damage is calculated, aiming to address copper theft and its costs to cities and utilities. Supporters said the bill would better capture the real harm from thefts that disrupt streetlights, telecom, and emergency services, while opponents argued it would inflate charges, turn many misdemeanors into felonies, and increase court and incarceration costs. The author said he would continue discussions and accept the amendments. Senator Cervantes presented SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death concerns and conflicts of interest, while opponents said the problem was not unique to Riverside and that the bill would override local control. Cervantes also presented SB 1418 to extend ballot-custody protections to other election records and equipment after a Riverside County ballot seizure, with support from the Attorney General’s office. Finally, Senator Blakespear began presenting SB 936 on nitrous oxide misuse, describing public health, impaired-driving, and disposal concerns, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s testimony concluded.

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• My name is Louis-Lan Bichauda, and I'm a freshman at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach.
• My name is Maria Gonzales, and I'm from Long Beach, and I support SB 1203.
• My name is Maria Gonzales, and I'm from Long Beach, and I'm going to support SB 1203. Thank you.
• Kendra Daijuga with the Gwakuru on behalf of the Long Beach Utilities in support.
• Critically, these individuals moving into the state for various reasons have lawfully and responsibly

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• multiple combat zones, I find it insulting that we would use veteran suicide or service as a way to erode
• multiple combat zones, I find it insulting that we would use veteran suicide or service as a way to erode
• multiple combat zones, I find it insulting that we would use veteran suicide or service as a way to erode

Keywords: HB 312 continued 00:00 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 25:16 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 27:27 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 28:33 ConC/Rules Report 33:45 Adjournment 35:21, 958, all

Summary: The House took up House Bill 312, which would expand concealed carry rights to 18- to 20-year-olds. Debate focused heavily on gun violence, public safety, constitutional rights, and whether the bill would make schools, parks, and other public places less safe. Opponents argued that young people are not ready for the responsibility, cited recent shootings and gun deaths in their districts, and said families had not asked for this bill. Supporters said 18- to 20-year-olds already may possess firearms, that concealed carry is safer than open carry for law-abiding adults, and that the bill includes training and background-check provisions. Several members also discussed differences between rural and urban gun culture and whether crime trends were related to constitutional carry laws. During floor discussion, members exchanged questions about crime rates since constitutional carry was enacted, with a sponsor responding that crime had decreased in the Commonwealth. Other members raised concerns about suicide, mental health, and the impact on students and women, while supporters emphasized self-defense and constitutional rights. After debate, the House voted on HB 312 and passed it 73-17. The bill was then clinched. After HB 312, the House handled routine business. Members moved House Resolutions 30, 33, and 7 from committee to the floor, and several committee schedule announcements were made, including possible changes due to weather. The Committee on Committees reported referrals for a number of bills to standing committees, and the Rules Committee posted House Bills 134 and 306 for the regular orders on Monday, January 26, 2026. The House then adjourned until 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026.

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• period, critical information simply period, critical information simply disappeared.<03:42:48.160
• <03:43:54.880> data New Hampshire withheld critical data New Hampshire withheld critical data
• When legislators request data for a mandated audit, critical information is withheld.
• Recess is a critical part of a child's development.
• critical part of a child's development. critical part of a child's development.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• >> 5 million for planning and design for four Oahu libraries, Eva Beach, Ewa Beach, Palama, and Kalihi
• ,<00:47:53.200> Elihi four Oahu libraries, Eva Beach, Elihi four Oahu libraries, Eva Beach
• So do you guys plan to have hubs in the Ewa Beach community?
• So do you guys plan to have hubs in the Ewa Beach community?
• plan to have hubs in the Eva beach plan to have hubs in the Eva beach community community community

Keywords: 912, senate, all