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• Continued density, right?
• Continuing to see additional density of deals and business growth, as well as continued success ideally
• And so that continued success— we're batting above our weight in that sense— and so continued success
• The other thing is operators: we don't have enough operators.
• And where do we... how do we keep that continuity?

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• to increase provider rates and continue to increase provider rates and continue assistance<00:49
• smooth operations at our airports.
• regulatory operations.
• regulatory operations.
• regulatory operations.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Those of us that will be continuing to serve with the good Lord continue to serve. continuing to serve
• with the good will continuing to serve with the good will good<00:03:23.360> lord<00:03:24.640
• > continue<00:03:25.040> to<00:03:25.200> serve.
• <00:13:12.079> of<00:13:12.320> legislative<00:13:13.040> operations continuity
• of legislative operations continuity of legislative operations that<00:13:14.720> the<00:13:14.959

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The chair now continue beyond 1:50 p.m.
• that continues to this day to inspire. that continues to this day to inspire.
• benefit will likely be able to continue benefit will likely be able to continue on<00:15:23.440>
• so it can continue to deliver results. so it can continue to deliver results.
• field offices and geothermal operators. field offices and geothermal operators.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• operations through June 30th.
• will be authorized to continue will be authorized to continue operations<00:18:24.799> through
• operators as they come forward.
• operators as they come forward.
• casting operations at a track. casting operations at a track.

Bills: SF0045, SF0058, SF0067

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• They will continue to go up.
• They will continue to go up.
• They will continue to go up.
• have low and moderate incomes continue have low and moderate incomes continue to<00:38:08.079>
• It's part of the way we operate.

Bills: HF2103, HF2793

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, community solar, energy policy, sustainability, solar garden program, regulation sunset, 1183, house

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• And so I think that's what we need to, as well as this, continue to look at.
• it, where they don't have the capacity to operate it with the right operational staff at this time.
• It's a main critical aspect of the operations of this plant.
• So I... ...aspect of the operations of this plant.
• So I want to continue off Mr.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So detention is state-operated. Residential programs are all independently contracted and operated.
• continue to drive that recidivism rate down.
• Operating budget is a little over $367 million.
• We don't have particular programs that we operate.
• The legislation will continue to work through that.

Summary: The Justice Budget Subcommittee met for an introductory overview of the justice budget and the major agencies within it. Chair Maney explained that the committee would hear broad presentations rather than detailed budget questions, and the first panel included the Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Corrections, Commission on Offender Review, Department of Law Enforcement, Office of the State Courts Administrator, and the Attorney General’s Office. Each agency described its mission, staffing, budget, and major responsibilities, with repeated emphasis on public safety, rehabilitation, staffing shortages, technology needs, and the importance of mental health services and education in reducing recidivism. Secretary Hall described DJJ’s prevention-to-aftercare continuum, including civil citation, detention, probation, and residential commitment programs, and highlighted reductions in juvenile arrests and commitments. Secretary Dixon said DOC’s biggest issues are staffing, overtime, and inflation, while noting progress in education, reentry, and a low recidivism rate. FDLE Commissioner Glass outlined the agency’s investigative, forensic, intelligence, and protective functions, including work on fentanyl enforcement and crime reporting systems. The State Courts Administrator emphasized the judiciary’s constitutional role, case volume, and challenges in providing interpreters, experts, and technology support. Chief Deputy Attorney General Guard described the office’s litigation, criminal appeals, consumer protection, and opioid recovery work, especially defending state laws and recovering opioid settlement funds. Members then asked questions about prison conditions, immigration enforcement, court filing fees, crime reporting, staffing ratios, and transnational gangs. Agency leaders responded that they were not aware of ICE contracts in some cases, that FDLE works with immigration authorities and detention facilities under existing authority, and that filing fees are a legislative policy decision. The committee also heard from the Justice Administrative Commission, prosecutors, public defenders, guardian ad litem, regional conflict counsel, and capital collateral regional counsel, who focused on indigent representation, dependency and death penalty cases, and persistent staffing and retention problems. No votes were taken, and the meeting concluded after the presentations and questions.

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• That’s one of the issues I hope we can continue to work on and continue to build these relationships
• But I hope that we continue to build a good relationship with the new superintendent and continue to
• So, The state of North Dakota and the U.S. government continue to operate that the south shore of Devils
• May I continue? Absolutely.
• There is no question that BIE-operated schools can enter into agreements with, BIE-operated schools can

Summary: The Tribal and State Relations Committee met at Standing Rock and heard extensive comments from tribal council members, state legislators, and tribal program leaders about ongoing state-tribal coordination issues. Early discussion focused on the committee’s purpose, the need for better communication, and frustration that the meeting agenda and time allotted did not include enough state department heads or program experts to address child welfare, ICWA, Medicaid, and other human services concerns. Tribal leaders emphasized that Standing Rock wants more direct, regular communication and more practical follow-through from prior meetings. A major theme was health and human services, including concerns that the state’s rural health transformation efforts and human service zone structure do not fit tribal needs, especially for a direct-service tribe that relies on federal funding and Indian Health Service. Members also raised foster care delays, housing shortages that force children off-reservation, substance abuse treatment capacity, and the need for cultural competency in child welfare and education. Other issues included missing and murdered Indigenous people, law enforcement cooperation, extradition and banishment ordinances, cross-deputization, roads, water and sewer infrastructure, census accuracy, and the need for updated lists of tribal liaisons and bills affecting tribes. Economic development and sovereignty issues were also discussed. Standing Rock leaders raised concerns about e-pull-tabs and charitable gaming, saying state regulation has reduced tribal gaming revenue and that e-tabs should be treated as Class III gaming. They also objected to county-issued fireworks and liquor permits that affect reservation communities, arguing that state and county authority often conflicts with tribal sovereignty. In response, legislators said e-tabs and charitable gaming were likely to return as legislative issues and suggested possible solutions such as restricting e-tabs near tribal lands. The committee also discussed the need for more information on tribal-related bills and for legislators to receive cultural and treaty training. Several tribal projects and programs were presented. Joseph McNeil described Sage Development Authority’s 235-megawatt wind project, which is paused because of federal permitting delays, and asked for state support to move it forward. Dave Arshambo described Wojou’s land regeneration, buffalo, food sovereignty, youth, and wellness programs. Later, Cheryl Carey of Sacred Pipe Resource Center introduced the needs of the urban Native population in Bismarck-Mandan and statewide, noting that many Native people live off-reservation and often fall through the cracks in state-tribal discussions. The committee adjourned for lunch and planned to continue with additional presentations afterward.

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• energy operations.
• energy operations.
• Last year alone, operators reported over 38,000 spills.
• I co-own and operate a vegetable farm here in Bernalillo County.
• But I do appreciate that we have to continue to have this conversation.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Okay, seeing none, we'll continue with a regular order of business.
• All public use airport operators...
• , the aircraft, sorry, the airport operators...
• Senator Simon, thank you for your continued work on these education issues.
• I think in this bill, as we continue these measures to deregulate...

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and several recognitions, including visiting student groups, chambers of commerce, and apprenticeship participants. Senators also observed a moment of silence for a fallen Walton County deputy and later for the late John Pasadoma. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading calendar and special order calendar, with most bills passing overwhelmingly and several amendments adopted along the way. Among the major measures, SB 234 on criminal offenses against law enforcement officers passed 37-0 after debate and an amendment clarifying “good faith” in an officer’s duties; SB 7020 on open government and cybersecurity information passed 37-0; SM 1488 urging Congress to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund was adopted by voice vote; SB 944 reducing insurance overpayment claim deadlines for psychologists passed 37-0; SB 878 expanding misdemeanor probation treatment provisions to controlled substances passed 36-1; SB 538, the state court system package, passed 37-0; SB 480 on nonprofit agricultural organization medical benefit plans passed 32-4; SB 472 on correctional-facility education credit for licensure passed 37-0; and SB 56 on geoengineering and weather modification passed 28-9 after extensive debate about enforcement, federal preemption, and the bill’s purpose. Later, the Senate passed CS/HB 421 on peer support for first responders 37-0 after substituting the House companion, and SB 164 on vessel accountability advanced with a technical amendment. SB 166 on administrative efficiency in public schools drew the most extended debate and multiple amendments; it changes testing, promotion, teacher evaluation, certification, and facilities rules, and passed 37-0. The chamber also passed SB 282 on warranty association financial requirements 36-0, SB 316 creating series LLCs 35-1, and SB 384 on annexing state-owned lands 36-0. At the end of the day, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify all passed bills to the House, received budget schedule guidance from Appropriations Chair Hooper for SB 2500 and SB 2502, and adjourned until April 9.

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• So we come back before you each year to increase that back to an operating capacity that we need to continue
• So we come back before you each year to increase that back to an operating capacity that we need to continue
• increase that back to an operating increase that back to an operating capacity<00:20:18.799>
• Support our continued operations of the eight Minnesota state veterans homes in Baiji, Fergus Falls,
• continued operations of the eight our continued operations of the eight Minnesota<00:35:56.800> state

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• For this reason, Operating Engineers Local 3 respectfully requests an aye vote on SB 1263.
• For this reason, operating engineers Local 3 respect operating in these high-risk environments.
• For this reason, operating engineers Local 3 respectfully requests an I-vote on SB 1263.
• Matt Cremens, I'm actually in support, Operating Engineers. Thank you. No worries.
• Advancing safety and sustainability in the communities where we operate is our top priority.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• May I continue? Continue.
• Speaker, may I continue? Continue. Well, Mr.
• Speaker, may I continue? Continue. Thank you for that. That does clarify a little bit.
• May I continue? Continue. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
• Speaker, may I continue? Continue. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The chamber received notice that the governor had signed several bills, and the Speaker appointed conference committees after the Senate failed to concur with House amendments on Senate Bills 2180 and 2330. The House also approved several sixth-order amendments without objection before moving into reconsideration and final action on House Bill 1300, which concerns legislative term limits. After procedural motions to reconsider and undo concurrence, the House voted to do not concur on HB 1300, sending it back to the chair’s lap for further negotiation. A major portion of the meeting focused on Senate Bill 2232, which changes mandatory reporting rules for prenatal exposure to controlled substances and alcohol. Supporters said the bill is intended to keep pregnant women in prenatal care by removing an automatic CPS report if a woman tests positive but enters and stays on a treatment plan; opponents argued it weakens protections for unborn children and creates vague standards for mandated reporters. The House passed the bill 57-36. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 2280 unanimously, establishing timelines and standards for prior authorization in health insurance, and passed Senate Bill 2186, which creates a civil remedy for interference with court-ordered parenting time, a child custody review task force, and related reporting requirements. The House then took up Senate Bill 2239, an apprenticeship grant program with a $1.1 million appropriation, but rejected it 14-79 after the committee said the program lacked a clear administrative home. Senate Bill 2241, creating a framework for public charter schools, generated extensive debate over school choice, local control, funding, staffing, and rural impacts; supporters emphasized flexibility and community-driven options, while opponents warned about diversion of funds and weak guardrails. The bill passed 64-29. The House also passed Senate Bill 2024, the Department of Environmental Quality budget, after discussion about federal funding uncertainty; Senate Bill 2374, updating property insurance laws and market rules; Senate Bill 2216, creating a waterfowl habitat restoration stamp; Senate Bill 2245, allowing certain duck and goose hunting from anchored floating craft; and Senate Bill 233, establishing a distressed ambulance services process, which drew questions about how affected districts and neighboring services would be involved.

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• Regional council membership, You can continue to talk. Yep, thank you.
• So it’s still a continuing struggle for us.
• He is a fisherman and knew that you just can't operate that way.
• He is a fisherman knew that you just can't operate that way.
• We continue to stress that all voices need to be heard in the issue.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The joint hearing focused on the Atlantic sea scallop fishery, with particular attention to Massachusetts ports, federal scallop management, the proposed reopening of the Northern Edge on Georges Bank, and permit stacking/consolidation. The chair opened by noting the hearing would take written and oral testimony, that time was limited, and that the discussion was intended to inform legislative engagement with federal regulators rather than decide the issue directly. Dan McCarron of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries and Dr. Kate O’Keefe of the New England Fishery Management Council outlined the federal management structure under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the role of annual catch limits and rotational closures, and the economic importance of scallops to New Bedford, Gloucester, and other Massachusetts ports. O’Keefe said the council’s current scallop framework is based on annual management, research surveys, and public input, and that recent environmental changes and uncertainty are affecting catch advice and biomass. Dr. O’Keefe and later Dr. Kevin Stokesbury of UMass Dartmouth described the fishery’s recent condition: abundance has increased in some areas, but biomass has fallen because many scallops are still too small to harvest, and changing ocean conditions and natural mortality are affecting the stock. They said the Northern Edge action was considered as a joint scallop/habitat framework but was discontinued in 2024 because the council could not reconcile competing objectives involving scallop yield, habitat protection, and impacts on other species such as cod, lobster, and herring. Stokesbury emphasized the long-running collaborative survey work with industry, said the fishery remains highly productive, and argued that the science supports careful rotational management and that the Northern Edge could be highly productive for scallops, though he acknowledged habitat tradeoffs. Committee members pressed both witnesses on why the issue had remained unresolved for so long and whether the council could revisit it through a future framework. Representatives of the Sustainable Scalloping Fund, including attorney Drew Kavage, John Lees, Sam Blasley, and Tony Alvernes, urged support for reopening the Northern Edge and for permit stacking, which would allow more than one scallop permit on a vessel while keeping ownership caps in place. They argued the fishery is a major economic driver, that industry-funded research has supported sustainable management, and that stacking would help family-owned operators reduce costs, improve safety, and avoid financial distress. They also stressed the need to protect working waterfront infrastructure in New Bedford and other ports. The chair said he was not opposed to stacking in principle but wanted to avoid a slippery slope toward excessive consolidation or private equity control; he noted that any stacking change would require an amendment to the fishery management plan or federal action. No votes were taken, and the hearing concluded with an invitation for continued engagement and future updates on the council process.

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• And that's how we operate. It's really making sure that we're operating as that safety net.
• That's operated by UNM. Very effective in terms of their treatment program.
• We're excited and I appreciate you continuing to monitor that. Thank you.
• The school-based health centers that used to be operated by Ben Archer are now going to be operated by
• We're gonna continue working on that project.

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• . . . . . . . . continue to hit our First, let me welcome our colleagues from the U.S.
• They're operating in Southeast Asia, they're operating in countries around the globe, and they are able
• not let their businesses operate in the U.S.
• And as long as these centers, these scam factories continue to operate, these scammers will continue
• Over and over again, we continue to see Chinese companies systematically working around and continuing

Keywords: Chinese Communist Party, retirement security, investment risks, SEC enforcement, Bipartisan action

Summary: The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.

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• We operate what's called the... ...children.
• We also operate the Quality Stars program.
• So we're pretty confident that at this point we can continue to fund the operational costs at the Pediatric
• We are asking for state funds to be able to continue those services. to be able to continue those programs
• Would you include... actually operates.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• let's work on this committee to continue let's work on this committee to continue to<00:18:08.480
• Like most is our operating increase.
• state agencies, we have an operating state agencies, we have an operating increase<00:33:00.559>
• IT services, and other operating costs. IT services, and other operating costs.
• <00:43:00.160> the to continued discussion regarding the to continued discussion regarding

Bills: HF1646, HF2443

Keywords: medical debt, debt relief, healthcare financing, consumer protection, financial hardship, commerce, cannabis, insurance, housing, ombudsperson, affordability, property, task force, financial institutions, 1183, house

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• <00:04:33.759> On Operating Adjustment. On Operating Adjustment.
• , required for owners, operators, required for owners, operators, employees<00:29:44.880> or
• Funding the operating outcomes.
• legislative process, we hope to continue legislative process, we hope to continue dialogue<00:43
• your continued support for DCT. your continued support for DCT.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house