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• So the problem with this bill, and a lot of bills, is that we're trying to do a little band-aid here
• and a little band-aid there, and it doesn't fix the overall problem.
• But this is about equalizing the class when the class increases above 15%.
• But the equalization could still be at 15%.
• But it says when the State Tax Commission equals...

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• production tax and many more equaling production tax and many more equaling over1<01:07:17.880><
• have foreign aid we'd be fine okay now have foreign aid we'd be fine okay now you<03:34:49.439> you
• But why condition aid?
• We saw that with HIV/AIDS. We fear that with Ebola.
• AIDS we fear that with AIDS we fear that with ebola<04:08:51.080> and<04:08:51.680> every

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, February 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

Bills: SB118, SB203, HB420, HB414, HB363, HB405, HB261, HB263, HB327, HB348, HB228, HB282, SB273, HB7, SB296, SB199, SB47, SB204, HB80, HB11, HB192

Keywords: bail, offenses, constitutional amendment, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, Baldwin County, local bill, education funding, school tax, privilege license tax, county tax revenue, municipal school board, Baldwin County Board of Education

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• But under that scenario too, the person driving the car got to just as much equal rights as the person
• rights<00:18:10.160> as<00:18:10.480> the<00:18:10.720> person just as much equal
• rights as the person just as much equal rights as the person who<00:18:11.200> was<00:18:11.440
• <00:46:31.760> in<00:46:31.920> the hostage to accomplish or aid in the hostage to
• accomplish or aid in the commission<00:46:32.240> of<00:46:32.400> a<00:46:32.560> felony

Bills: SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, HB132, HB37, HB13, HB54, HB126, HB7, SB30, HB188, HB189, HB26, HB264, HB288, HB248, HB249, HB227, HB228

Keywords: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy, governor appointment, Alabama Constitution, state government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery

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• Utility providers will be required to enter into mutual aid agreements with other providers and keep
• Um, that's going to violate your equal protection clause, your due process clause, and the Texas Constitution's
• support of 4503, uh, and I represent citizens of Texas who believe in the freedom of conscience and equal
• Members, my name is Miriam Lockey, and I serve as the government affairs director for Equality Texas,
• At Equality Texas, we believe that all students deserve to see themselves and their families reflected

Bills: HB 45, HB 755, HB 1232, HB 1555, HB 2460, HB 2702, HB 2973, HB 3120, HB 3225, HB 3314, HB 3356, HB 3371, HB 3634, HB 3638, HB 4247, HB 4283, HB 4290, HB 4302, HB 4503, HB 4511, HB 4565, HB 4581, HB 4627, HB 4632, HB 4660, HB 4668, HB 4960, HB 5042

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation

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• It's time for us, the people of Texas, to stand up and say each of our voices are equal.
• Our constitutional right to the beaches is equal for all of us, and we should not give up that right

Bills: HB45, HB755, HB 1232, HB1555, HB2460, HB2702, HB2973, HB3120, HB3225, HB3314, HB3356, HB3371, HB3634, HB3638, HB4247, HB4283, HB4290, HB4302, HB4503, HB4511, HB4565, HB4581, HB4627, HB4632, HB4660, HB4668, HB4960, HB5042, HB45

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation

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• Utility providers will be required to enter into mutual aid agreements with other providers and keep
• That's going to violate your Equal Protection Clause, your Due Process Clause, and the Texas Constitution
• Since an equal treatment under constitutional law for all citizens, regardless of religious beliefs,
• Members, my name is Mary... and I serve as the Government Affairs Director for Equality Texas, the largest

Bills: HB45, HB45, HB755, HB 1232, HB1555, HB2460, HB2702, HB2973, HB3120, HB3225, HB3314, HB3356, HB3371, HB3634, HB3638, HB4247, HB4283, HB4290, HB4302, HB4503, HB4511, HB4565, HB4581, HB4627, HB4632, HB4660, HB4668, HB4960, HB5042

Keywords: flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money

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• , building aid.
• , building aid.
• aid.
• is<00:28:18.240> not<00:28:19.039> uh Aid building aid program is not uh Aid building
• wants to apply for public uh Aid wants to apply for public uh Aid building<01:02:05.000> Aid<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on HB 366, which would increase school building aid for eligible projects. Representative Cahill, the prime sponsor, said the bill would raise the annual minimum from $50 million to $60 million and help address a long backlog of school construction and renovation needs after years of a moratorium on applications. He argued that districts forced to build during the moratorium were left to shoulder costs through local property taxes, and he cited examples such as Londonderry, Claremont, and other communities with aging or inadequate facilities. He also said the current aid structure, including paying 80% upfront and 20% at completion, concentrates too much spending at once and limits how many projects can be funded. Several committee members asked about the fairness and structure of the program. Representative Maguire questioned whether aid should be distributed more broadly to all districts rather than only a few selected projects, and Representative Luneau noted that the committee would also be considering related bills on catastrophic aid, special education aid, and the school foundation formula. Cahill responded that building aid has historically been targeted to property-poor communities and that the state should be a reliable partner in school construction. He also said the bill includes a small retroactive component for communities that built during the moratorium, which he described as a compromise. Testimony in support came from Representative Cluder, who described Claremont’s Stevens High School project as a case where a bond issue narrowly failed and the city later had to fund renovations without state aid, contributing to high property taxes. He said the bill would help property-poor communities and urged passage. Tony Weinstein of New Market also supported the bill, saying his community had serious facility and safety needs, had moved forward with scaled-back renovations during the moratorium, and still faced debt-service burdens without state participation. Robert Thompson, superintendent in Hampstead, testified that his district needs an addition for overcrowding, safety, and special education space, and said building aid would help reduce out-of-district placements and transportation costs. No vote was taken in the hearing.

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• In effect, they are allowed to have not just private duty nursing but offer an array of home health aides
• This is already common practice and part of the requirements for the aide and delegation of tasks.
• This is already common practice and part of the requirements for the aide and delegation of tasks.
• This training is not part of the 76 hours of training, but it is required for home health aides.
• They are checked in, and their concern was the accountability being equal for parental care.

Summary: The Health Facilities Subcommittee met to receive implementation updates from the Agency for Health Care Administration on three bills passed in prior sessions. First, Deputy Secretary Brian Meyer reported on the transfer of the Children’s Medical Services managed care plan from the Department of Health to AHCA under HB 1085. He said the move was administrative only, with no change to enrollment, providers, services, or clinical eligibility functions, and that it was intended to create efficiencies by aligning procurement and shifting staff resources between agencies. Members then questioned AHCA about reports of reductions in private duty nursing and therapy services for medically fragile children, including concerns about appeals, provider credentialing, and whether families were losing services or being transitioned appropriately. AHCA said it was reviewing denials, monitoring the plan, and using contractual remedies while focusing on maintaining access for members. The committee also reviewed implementation of a bill creating permanent Medicaid eligibility for individuals with permanent disabilities. AHCA staff explained that the agency had submitted a federal 1115 waiver request after public comment and stakeholder meetings, but CMS had indicated it did not anticipate approving the requested authority. Members pressed AHCA on why the waiver was submitted later than the bill’s directive date and on whether the delay was avoidable. AHCA said the waiver was complex and required review, drafting, and public input, and noted that DCF already has a specialized unit to help with redeterminations while the agencies work on operational changes. The committee discussed the practical impact on families who struggle with annual eligibility renewals and the need for clearer communication and faster follow-up from the agency. Finally, AHCA presented on the home health aide program for medically fragile children and related Medicaid eligibility changes. The agency described the 2023 law that created a family caregiver provider type and the 2025 changes that increased the hourly rate, expanded hours, reduced training requirements, and removed caregiver earnings from Medicaid eligibility calculations, subject to federal approval. AHCA said it had completed state public comment, submitted the waiver amendment to CMS, and was awaiting federal action. Members raised concerns that some families may have enrolled or begun work before the eligibility fix was in place and may have lost benefits, especially in Broward County. AHCA said it would work with affected families and plans, review outreach through DCF and the health plans, and continue rulemaking, system updates, and provider training. The meeting ended with the chair noting that the committee had received the updates and adjourned without objection.

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• law, the aortionment um is in an equal law, the aortionment um is in an equal per<01:13:11.760><
• students continue to receive an equal students continue to receive an equal per<01:14:00.400>
• this is the difference between equality this is the difference between equality and<01:14:26.640
• equally to every student in the state. equally to every student in the state.
• point about equal point about equal receipts<01:23:45.760> or<01:23:46.000> payments

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• equally in our state must be equal equally available<00:47:34.160> and<00:47:34.480> affordable
• Education is the great equalizer.
• Education is the great equalizer.
• Education is the great equalizer.
• Education is the great equalizer.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with a quorum and first considered two concurrent resolutions. SCR 76, sponsored by Sen. Amanda Bledsoe, would create a Kentucky School for the Deaf Governance Task Force to examine the school’s future governance and its relationship with the Kentucky Department of Education. Bledsoe described the school’s long history and said the task force would give the small deaf-school community more voice. The committee adopted the resolution unanimously with favorable expression. The committee then took up SCR 131, sponsored by Sen. Max Wise, to continue the Efficient and Effective Districts Task Force from 2024. Wise said the prior task force met about 10 times and focused on student achievement and district policy, and the new version would continue that work as a legislature-only task force. The resolution passed unanimously with favorable expression. Members next considered HB 240 on primary school promotion. Rep. Truitt explained that the bill would require students who are not ready in kindergarten to repeat kindergarten, while a committee substitute softened the approach by allowing a school to hold a child back in kindergarten but requiring action in first grade. He said the bill aligns with existing reading-screening efforts and is intended to strengthen early literacy foundations. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill unanimously with favorable expression; Sen. Williams briefly explained his support as favoring performance-based advancement. The committee also approved HB 298, which would change the identification of schools for comprehensive support and improvement from every three years to annually, require KDE recommendations during management audits, add professional development in reading and math, and require effective instructional resources. The committee substitute also allowed districts with multiple CSI schools to contract for a turnaround vendor. The bill additionally carried employee-misconduct provisions from prior sessions, including disclosure requirements for applicants; the only change discussed was removing the word “investigation” from one disclosure section. HB 298 passed unanimously with favorable expression, and the committee also adopted a title amendment. Finally, the committee heard HB 424 on employment at public postsecondary institutions. Rep. Tipton said the bill would require performance and productivity reviews for faculty at least every four years, clarify appointment and removal authority for presidents at certain institutions, and expand “cause” for dismissal to include failure to meet performance and productivity requirements. Dr. Ray Horton, speaking for faculty groups, proposed a small substitute that would tie any performance measures to existing employment contracts to preserve academic integrity and avoid unintended changes to tenure processes. Members discussed how tenure works at Kentucky universities, and the committee was still in the middle of considering the proposed substitute when the transcript ended.

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• All other things being equal. There are other forces that can push electric prices down.
• All other things being equal. There are other forces that can push electric prices down.
• All other things being equal. There are other forces that can push electric prices down.
• All other things being equal. There are other forces that can push electric prices down.
• the families that min that legal aid the families that min that legal aid represents.<01:31:43.280

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• beyond what the state is building Aid beyond what the state is already already already obligated<00:
• <02:01:39.840> Physical aids Physical aids Physical Therapy<02:01:42.960> Petry Therapy
• They don't feel like it is equally applied.
• transparency and equal transparency and equal application<06:24:21.958> in<06:24:22.080><
• <06:24:50.638> application inspections as far as equal application inspections as far as equal

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The other part of the bill, which remains from the original bill, has to do with school building aid.
• The other part of the bill, which remains from the original bill, has to do with school building aid.
• I'll also point out that taxation is theft, but cities and towns could at least give equal treatment
• <00:42:32.400> at<00:42:32.520> least<00:42:32.760> give<00:42:33.000> equal
• towns could at least give equal towns could at least give equal treatment<00:42:33.760> to

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• language in section 14 creates an aid language in section 14 creates an aid stream<01:39:22.240>
• And we do our jobs for less than equally And we do our jobs for less than equally educated<01:47
• Minnesota students have an equal Minnesota students have an equal opportunity<02:28:40.320> to
• So, as a legal aid the administrators.
• We also know suspensions are not applied equally.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• sectors across the board, from the community colleges, branch campuses, and research institutions equally
• are especially grateful for over the past few years have been your continued support with financial aid
• And why was that applied equally across all universities? Why was that fair?
• take maybe 12 credits in the fall, 12 credits in the spring, and then the remainder of credits to equal
• So, no budget increases, but language is equally important to me.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I mean, it's the only level of government in the state where you have initiative and referendum, those
• Do other states have higher caps or no caps on equal...

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• When I served as Executive Director of Equality California, we worked out alongside educators, parents
• This bill is about values we all share, safety, dignity. and equality for all students.
• There was – Equal Opportunity Office.
• We already have in the Department of Education an Office of Equal Opportunity, and if you look at the
• To do so, the Department of Education, CDE, currently maintains an Office of Equal Opportunity which

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• California repeat doxing of staff and volunteers at immigration legal aid organizations, coordinated
• These are legal aid workers, these are nonprofit staff, these are translators, these are counselors,
• That principle is simple: equal pay for equal work.
• Assembly Bill 2768 by Assembly Member Arons, an act relating to student financial aid.
• Assembly Bill 2768 by Assembly Member Arons, an act relating to student financial aid. Mr.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and proceeded through a large House of Origin floor file, with the Speaker repeatedly urging members to be at their desks and keep support bills brief. Early actions included dispensing with the journal, re-referring AB 2285 to the Banking and Finance Committee, and then taking up dozens of third-reading items, with many bills passed by voice or recorded vote and others passed temporarily or retained on file. The floor debated and passed a wide range of measures on land use, housing, labor, public safety, health care, utilities, taxation, and consumer protection. Among the bills approved were measures on land surveyor review (AB 1933), nurse midwife access for pregnant and postpartum patients (AB 1696), historic-district transit zoning flexibility (AB 2415), EV charging infrastructure fees and timelines (AB 1820), foreclosure bidding protections (AB 1957), tribal cannabis commerce (AB 2506), outdoor advertising permitting (AB 2024), commercial building permit timelines and third-party plan checkers (AB 2418), DUI penalties (AB 1685 and AB 1687), utility rate transparency (AB 1715), CalWORKs work-penalty changes (AB 1755), dynamic electricity rates (AB 1787), interior designer licensure (AB 1796), compost labeling and contamination rules (AB 1812), modular housing standardization (AB 1815), small claims limits for businesses (AB 1827), Native American Day as a paid state holiday (AB 1841), hospital staffing and maternity access bills (AB 1868 and AB 1882), protective orders tied to release dates (AB 1889), and a series of public health, missing persons, and teacher credentialing measures later in the file. Several high-profile bills drew extended debate. AB 2624, expanding Safe at Home privacy protections to immigrant service providers, prompted sharp disagreement over free speech and alleged limits on online posting, but supporters said it protected workers facing threats and doxing; it ultimately passed 49-19. AB 2023, creating a framework for regulating AI chatbots used by children, was framed as a child-safety measure after testimony about chatbot-related harms and suicide risks, and passed 58-8. Other notable votes included AB 2208 on Medi-Cal protections against federal cuts, AB 2299 on CalFresh/SNAP losses, AB 2115 apologizing to California Native peoples for historic state harms, and AB 2311 on public hospital physician employment; the transcript ends as the Assembly continues working through the remaining file.

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• IT ALSO PROMOTES TEACHER EQUALITY AND INCREASED GRADUATION RATE.
• THERE'S MUTUAL AID, THERE IS A DEGREE OF MEN TOURING, CONSULTING BECAUSE I THINK AT THAT LEADERSHIP LEVEL
• THE OTHER PIECE, I MADE SURE THAT WE HAD IT ON THERE IS MUTUAL AID AND CRISIS SUPPORT.
• YOU KNOW, THE OLD STORY WHERE THE LAW IS EQUAL, IT PROHIBITS THE RICH MAN AND THE POOR MAN FROM BOTH
• SLEEPING UNDER THE BRIDGE SO IT IS BOTH EQUAL.

Keywords: 999, senate, all