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• I'm Gillian Weekly, and I'm a junior, and I'm also from Montgomery County FFA.
• I'm Lee from Curdie from Montgomery County FFA, a junior. I'm Ann Rose.
• I'm a junior, and I'm from Montgomery County. I'm Wyatt March.
• Do you know how many data centers we have in the United States? I think it's like over 5,000.

Committee: House Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources

Summary: The Agriculture Committee met with 11 members present and heard no bills for public hearing or executive action. Instead, the committee received a presentation from the Montgomery County R-2 FFA ag issues team on proposed data centers in their county, framed as a mock town hall discussion. The students and panel discussed the project’s scale, including roughly 1,760 acres across two sites, and debated concerns about eminent domain, noise, light pollution, water use, electricity demand, soil and wildlife impacts, recycling of equipment, and tax abatements versus projected school district revenue. The presentation featured sharply divided viewpoints: a county/economic development perspective emphasizing jobs, utility planning, and major tax revenue for schools; a community and environmental perspective raising concerns about farmland loss, groundwater and well impacts, property values, and long-term ecological effects; and a farmer’s perspective opposing the project to protect agricultural land and rural life. The panel cited figures such as about 50 million gallons of water annually, potential school district revenue of about $11 million in the first year of the initial phase and roughly $43 million annually when fully built out, and discussed PILOT payments and the Powering Missouri Growth Plan as ways to offset costs. Committee members then praised the students’ preparation and public speaking, and several offered policy and practical suggestions, including considering local construction labor, emergency service capacity, backup generator noise, and clearer context for water-usage numbers. One member asked what legislation could help, and the students suggested setting environmental-use limits such as water or light-pollution restrictions. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after the presentation and discussion.

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• I go to, I’m a junior at NAU, and I study philosophy, politics, and law. Thank you so much.
• I’m a junior up at NAU studying a double major in political science and politics and media.
• I’m a junior at the University of Arizona studying psychology. Bear down, baby.
• House Bill 2148, non-custodial federal monies and appropriations, requires a budget unit that receives
• This sends a memorial to the United States President and Congress asking they conduct a full, formal

Summary: The caucus began with introductions from pages and interns, followed by a procedural reminder on consent calendars and how bills can be pulled for floor debate or amendment. Members were told that third-read consent bills bypass caucus debate, while caucus consent bills may have committee amendments adopted together unless pulled. The meeting then moved into Minority Caucus Calendar No. 2. A large number of bills were briefly presented, with several members pulling measures from consent or voicing opposition. Topics included appropriations and federal monies accounting (HB 2148), a Buffalo Soldiers memorial (HB 2062), school library funding restrictions (HB 2008), prayer at school governing body meetings (HB 2110), school safety center administration (HB 2142), parental rights and social transitioning disclosures (HB 2249), insurer assessments (HB 2091), agricultural property classification and inspection rules (HB 2104 and HB 2105), firefighter workers’ compensation definitions (HB 2138), truth-in-taxation bond notices (HB 2289), late tax filing penalties (HB 2016), engineering and professional licensing reciprocity (HB 2122), felony murder involving an unborn child (HB 2043), body concealment and mutilation penalties (HB 2044), domestic violence order-of-protection service rules (HB 2048), mandatory reporting of partial-birth abortions (HB 2074), unlawful flight sentencing enhancements (HB 2108), weapons trafficking and fentanyl sentencing changes (HB 2131 and HB 2132), drive-by shooting forfeiture rules (HB 2045), probation review notice changes (HB 2046), venue changes for cases involving court employees (HB 2126), and child support for pre-born children (HB 2144). Members repeatedly criticized several abortion-related bills, the library bill, and the tax and agriculture measures as harmful, unnecessary, or unfunded mandates. The latter part of the meeting focused on water and election legislation. Water bills included snowpack augmentation funding (HB 2024), water conservation grant disclosures (HB 2029), removal of education/research as an eligible water grant use (HB 2030), stormwater recharge mapping with an appropriation (HB 253), cesspool remediation assistance (HB 2096), groundwater pumping limits in INAs (HB 2097), Colorado River litigation funding (HB 2116), and natural resource conservation board changes (HB 2117). Election-related items included moving the primary date earlier and changing signature cure timelines and observer rules (HB 2022), a memorial urging designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization (HCM 2001), a memorial urging review of CAIR for terrorist designation (HCM 2002), and a constitutional amendment on citizenship, voter ID, foreign contributions, and early voting limits (HCR 2001). Members raised concerns about voter access, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and the practical effects of the election changes. The caucus concluded with birthday acknowledgments and an announcement for Muslim Day at the Capitol before adjournment.

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• So we are called the Healthy Processing Food Research Unit, one of the research units in the Western
• So I want to talk a little bit about our mission for our research unit.
• Also, our unit is working on almonds for almond processing.
• Today in the morning, we had a discussion in our unit talking about tomato pomace.
• So I want to introduce our unit.

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation was held at UC Davis and focused on how alternative proteins can support California agriculture, the bioeconomy, and farmers. Opening remarks from UC Davis leaders and committee members emphasized the university’s food science, fermentation, and sustainability strengths, and the state’s prior investments of $5 million for UC alternative protein research and an additional $1 million for ICAMP. Members framed the topic as a way to grow new markets, keep more value in-state, and address climate, food security, and commercialization challenges. The first panel featured Sana Beg of the Plant-Based Foods Institute, who argued that California agriculture and alternative proteins are complementary, not competing, and stressed that farmers are essential to the sector. She highlighted the need for ingredient processing capacity, technical assistance for growers, and predictable demand through public procurement, including schools, hospitals, and state facilities. Committee members asked about financing and market development, and Beg said guaranteed loans, grants, and state- and USDA-backed support could help de-risk investment and build the supply chain. The second panel focused on research and development. Beam Circular described the circular bioeconomy in the San Joaquin Valley, including efforts to turn agricultural residues into higher-value products, build shared infrastructure, and expand workforce training. ICAMP and UC ANR described UC Davis-centered research, pilot facilities, and a proposed plant innovation center to bridge lab-scale work to commercial manufacturing. USDA researchers discussed using byproducts such as brewer’s spent grain, tomato pomace, lima beans, and chickpeas for new food ingredients. Members repeatedly emphasized the importance of public R&D funding, consumer acceptance, and food-grade scale-up facilities. The final panel highlighted company perspectives from Optimized Foods and Blue Diamond Growers. Optimized Foods described using fungi fermentation to convert almond hulls, cocoa waste, and tomato pomace into protein-rich ingredients and stabilized nutrients. Blue Diamond outlined its grower cooperative model, sustainability practices, almond ingredient portfolio, and the Sacramento almond innovation center. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with discussion centered on research, commercialization, infrastructure, and market-building for California-grown alternative protein products.

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• So we are called the Healthy Processing Food Research Unit, one of the research units in the Western
• So I want to talk a little bit about our mission for our research unit.
• Even today in the morning, we had a discussion in our unit, talking about tomato pomace.
• Today in the morning, we had a discussion in our unit talking about tomato pomace.
• I want to introduce our unit.

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• You all know we need over a million new housing units in the next 20 years.
• It's $80 billion across the United States, which is large.
• On behalf of the United Farm Workers in support of SB 6045.
• Leonor Galindo Cardenas, United Farm Workers.
• , potentially tens of thousands of units across the state.

Bills: SB6294 , SB6211 , SB5650 , SB6033 , SB6297 , SB6343 , SB6067 , SB6082 , SB6323 , SB6324 , SB5862 , SB5923 , SB6151

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: local government finance, Washington state, RCW, real estate excise tax, REET, sales and use tax, property tax levy, county tax, city tax, affordable housing, housing services, behavioral health, mental health, developmental disabilities, children and families services, youth services, utility tax, low-income utility assistance, veterans assistance, homelessness

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• It is written in the Psalms, 'Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity
• Patrick's Day has become one of the most widely celebrated cultural observances in the United States,
• John Kavanagh, and Janae Shamp, celebrate the flag of Ireland as a symbol of the link between the United
• He was a friend to the United States military, keeping our soldiers safe in the war.
• We cannot allow this to happen in the United States of America.

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• Oh, holy God, as we are gathered here today, we call upon you to provide for and to dwell among this
• Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
• Arms, as a token of gratitude and appreciation for recognizing and acknowledging the secret guerrilla unit
• We have a problem in the state of Minnesota; we are 106,000 or more housing units undersupplied, and
• Beliefs of not just the Minnesota Constitution, but the Constitution of the United States, and that's

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• one of the most unique scenarios in the House of Representatives history: to actually have, as the junior
• actually have Representatives history to actually have as<00:26:25.039><c> the</c><00:26:25.279><c> junior
• </c><00:26:25.679><c> legislator</c><00:26:26.240><c> from</c><00:26:26.400><c> Mesa</c> as the junior
• legislator from Mesa as the junior legislator from Mesa County,<00:26:27.440><c> my</c><00:26:27.679

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• I am a junior at Pinnacle High School. I live in Shawnee.
• I am a junior in Pinn Foster High School. I live in Shawnee.
• I'm a junior at Cassidy High School.
• It is united to the person. It's not disposable. It's not... It is united to the person.
• It is united to the person. It's not disposable. It's not. It is united to the person.

Bills: SR44 , HCR1027 , SJR50 , SJR52 , SJR53 , HB1185 , HB1937 , HB2035 , HB2137 , HB2166 , HB3148 , HB3323 , HB3466 , HB3498 , HB3661 , HB3678 , HB3710 , HB3977 , HB3986 , HB4104 , HB4108 , HB4142 , HB4191 , HB4274 , HB4275 , HB4322 , HB4336 , HB4484 , HB3880 , HB1687 , HB3673 , HB1170 , HB2959 , HB3718 , HB3021 , HB3443 , HB3501 , HB4143 , HB4326 , HB2992 , HB3660 , SB171 , SB1325 , SB1980 , SB2045 , HB4422 , HB4423

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, offered prayer, and recognized a doctor, a nurse, and a student hero who rescued a driver from a burning vehicle. The chamber also welcomed a new group of pages and adopted a motion to reject House amendments to Senate Bill 1546 and request conference. Senators then adopted Senate Resolution 44 recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week, and heard remarks honoring educators in the gallery. Senator Goodwin also announced the death of former Representative Don Ross and offered condolences to his family. The Senate then took up House Concurrent Resolution 1027, setting a target sine die date of May 14 at 5 p.m. The resolution drew opposition from Minority Leader Kurt and Senator Jett, who argued the chamber still had unfinished business, but it passed 28-17. The Senate also passed SJR 50, SJR 52, and SJR 53, all related to agency rules, including expanded provider types, removal of a physician-visit cap, and medical marijuana packaging requirements. Additional measures passed included HB 1185 on preserving military and historic firearms for honor guards and museums, HB 1937 on student-employee communications and due process, HB 2035 on funeral transportation protection agreements, HB 2137 on involuntary medication procedures for competency restoration, and HB 2166 on legal newspaper distribution without a USPS permit. Later, the Senate approved a series of bills on business, licensing, public safety, and state operations. These included HB 3148 on VIN inspections by dealers, HB 3323 on removing notarization for certain electronic Service Oklahoma documents, HB 3466 eliminating petty cash at the Corporation Commission, HB 3498 updating corporation and LLC statutes, HB 3661 extending a forestry equipment sales tax exemption, HB 3678 expanding the definition of public official for electronic harassment protections, HB 3710 revising the Rising Scholars Award Program, HB 3977 updating state veterinarian qualifications, HB 3986 expanding a tax exemption, HB 4104 strengthening penalties for repeat voyeurism-related offenses, HB 4108 adding airport operational areas to critical infrastructure, HB 4142 covering conspiracies to use bombs or explosive devices, HB 4274 allowing military children to attend non-zoned schools, HB 4275 allowing case managers and peer support specialists to work for local public agencies, HB 4322 removing dual certification for funeral directors in charge, HB 4336 updating interventional pain management rules, HB 4484 allowing certain state vehicles to be used between home and work, HB 3880 on Tourism Department compensation and Oklahoma Today publication discretion, and HB 1687 creating the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act with an amended effective date. The chamber also passed HB 2959 requiring school administrators to report abuse allegations to law enforcement within 24 hours and before school questioning, with emergency passage approved. HB 3718 was then taken up with an amendment clarifying timelines for special education evaluations tied to the Lindsay Nicole Henry Scholarship; discussion centered on the new 15-school-day meeting timeline and the 45-day evaluation period. The transcript ends during questions on that amendment, before final action on HB 3718 is shown.

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• Next up, Mugoi Junior, Pride Work Hawaiʻi, in support, on Zoom. Not present.
• Next up, also on Zoom, Michelle Bartell, President and CEO, Aloha United Way, in support.
• ><c> Pride</c><00:16:35.680><c> Work,</c> Next up, Mugoi, Junior, Pride Work, Next up, Mugoi, Junior,
• He has missed many firsts in their lives, and it has disrupted our family unit in an irreparable way.
• </c> has disrupted our family unit has disrupted our family unit in<00:19:56.720><c> an</c><00:19:56.880

Committee: House Labor

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• They put in a mini split three-ton unit, took out a three-ton outdoor unit. It had outside air.
• It had to be rewired because now you got an indoor unit, an outdoor unit.
• They put in a mini split three-ton unit, took out a three-ton outdoor unit. It had outside air.
• They put in a mini split three-ton unit, took out a three-ton outdoor unit. It had outside air.
• It had to be rewired because now you got an indoor unit, an outdoor unit.

Bills: SB88 , SB337 , SB88 , SB337 , HB623

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: expungement, criminal records, courts, victim rights, rehabilitation, Alabama law, SB337, Montgomery County, probate judge, judge of probate, county officer compensation, salary increase, circuit judge parity, local legislation, county commission, general fund, public official pay, judicial compensation, Montgomery County Legislation, construction management

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• <00:19:42.960><c> States</c><00:19:43.360><c> of</c><00:19:43.600><c> America</c> the flag of the United
• States of America the flag of the United States of America and<00:19:44.880><c> to</c><00:19:45.120>
• The last couple of weeks we've been raising money for the junior livestock sale.
• So thank you junior livestock sale.

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• It represents the spectrum of politics in the United States Senate.
• The United States. This is a crisis we have to solve. Mr. Puerta, Ms.
• Mexico and here in the United States, we have to seize assets.
• We have to also reduce the demand for drugs here in the United States.
• But we have the same problem here in the United States as well.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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• . >> Junior Senator from Addison. >> Uh, thank you, Mr. President.
• 32.960><c> in</c><00:21:33.120><c> favor</c><00:21:33.280><c> of</c><00:21:33.440><c> this</c> >> Junior
• member of the state board of education; and Allison Lam Magagna, who is the executive director of the United
• </c><00:35:50.079><c> Itino</c><00:35:50.960><c> who</c><00:35:51.119><c> is</c> the United Ways of Vermont
• Itino who is the United Ways of Vermont.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• Remember, all proceeds go to a public school unit district. And I second the motion.
• the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding pelicans.
• But what's frustrating is we have to treat all of our junior colleges equally.
• But what's frustrating is we have to treat all of our junior colleges then equally.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• President, and that we, in fact, stay united and together until justice is realized.
• Troop 41752 is comprised of juniors, grades 4 and 5, and cadets, grades 6 through 8.
• Junior scout Lily Hall and her younger sister Kara are the daughters of Adam Hall, staff with the Democratic

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• This is urging the county of Maui and the United States Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize and expedite
• c><00:39:01.440><c> 200</c><00:39:02.240><c> urging</c><00:39:02.560><c> the</c><00:39:02.800><c> United
• </c> HCR208 and HR 200 urging the United HCR208 and HR 200 urging the United States<00:39:03.440><c>
• on base so enlisted service members do not continue to strain the local supply of private rental dwellings
• </c><01:01:26.400><c> and</c><01:01:26.720><c> raise</c> Private rental dwellings and raise prices for

Committee: House Public Safety

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety heard several resolutions, including HCR 944/HR 90 to request a gubernatorial proclamation designating Hawaii as a Purple Heart state on August 7, 2025; HCR 205/HR 197 urging Maui County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite a permanent replacement for the Kulani Hakoi Bridge; and HCR 164/HR 159 urging counties to maintain an electronically accessible list of hurricane refuge shelters. No one testified on the first two measures. On the hurricane shelter resolution, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the intent and requested a wording change from “special needs” to “access and functional needs.” The committee then heard HCR 70, which asks the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to expand personal and professional development programs to include community service programs. Director Tommy Johnson said DCR supports the intent and described existing community service work lines at Kulani, the women’s correctional facility, and Wawa, including tasks such as pothole repair, tree trimming, and school grounds work. In response to questions, he said participation depends on inmate eligibility, volunteer status, and whether the work would interfere with programming; inmates must have no serious misconducts in the prior year and no escape attempts. He also explained that some work lines are tied to security classifications and facility type. The committee spent the most time on HCR 153/HR 148, which requests DCR to incrementally reduce the number of inmates housed in private out-of-state facilities. The ACLU of Hawaii strongly supported the resolution, arguing that private prisons are unsafe and that Hawaii should bring incarcerated people home. The ACLU cited federal findings and actions against private prison contractors, conditions at the Saguaro facility in Arizona, and the need for in-state rehabilitation and oversight. Director Johnson also supported the measure in principle but said population levels, security classifications, and available in-state facilities limit how quickly people can be returned. He said DCR provides annual reports on inmates eligible to return and suggested more frequent reporting could be considered. Committee members discussed benchmarks, quarterly reporting, parole, and reintegration services, and the ACLU argued that other states have reduced or phased out private prison use through sentencing reform, parole changes, and reintegration programs. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• 18.720><c> our</c><00:04:18.959><c> next</c> Um, our next bill is Senate Bill 1229, relating to the dwelling
• unit revolving fund.

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• The oldest is currently a junior in high school and planning on applying to UNH.
• I am a junior at the University of New Hampshire. I'm here in opposition to this bill.
• University</c><03:33:21.600><c> of</c><03:33:21.760><c> New</c> a junior at the University of New a junior
• Um, I'm a junior. I'm a UNH student. Um, I'm a junior.
• This issue not only unites our group, but brings in others.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• The increment is calculated by dividing the sum of the county and junior taxing district property levy
• alternate tax on roughly the same formula as the property tax would have been allocated to all of the junior
• So all of the junior taxing districts are still essentially made whole.
• But we know this is a complex issue with a lot of stakeholders, and while our counties are united behind
• the same effect as a different ownership structure because the utility is assessed and valued as one unit

Bills: HB1960 , HB2194 , HB2089

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: HB1960, renewable energy, clean energy, solar, wind, battery storage, energy storage, excise tax, property tax exemption, local investment, county revenue sharing, local taxing districts, school districts, Department of Revenue, Department of Commerce, model ordinance, siting, permitting, tribal consultation, tribal capacity grants