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• Kara Young, George DiCicchiella, Pamela Hall, Mark Casanova.
• Looking for Elizabeth Ellis, Carrie Young, George DiCicchiella, Pamela Hall.
• Pamela Hall. Meena Rhodes. Amy Townsend. Susan Sparkman. Jorge Ducci-Sella.
• Pamela Hall, Mina Rhodes, Amy Townsend.
• Jorge Duchicela, Pamela Hall, Mina Rhoads, Timothy Biela.

Bills: SB1888, SB3003, SB2417, SB2459, SB3055, HB1393, HB2884, SB2943

Keywords: grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy

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• You can't even find one down the hall in your college dorm because they can earn... ...so much more everywhere
• There are kids, there are grandchildren, and they're real, and they go far beyond the walls of this hall
• Yesterday, Senator Hall asked Ray Winter, the Inspector General, what can the legislature do and what
• Hall. Would you like to be called Dr. Hall? How about Senator Hall? There you go.
• Senator Hall has a question for you. Edgar. Mr.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• They can’t even be bothered to lift a finger to do a town hall.
• where's the outrage over Trump hall where's the outrage over Trump wanting<07:12:42.280> to<07
• You know, I enjoy having town halls by and large, but they’re going to be advertised as a forum, not
• <07:19:18.440> but enjoy having Town Halls by and large but enjoy having Town Halls by and
• this chamber that not this hallowed Hall this chamber that not very<07:39:47.160> many<07:39:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Back in June 2025, myself and Representative Schafe had a town hall meeting with the town.
• At that time, the city at that town hall meeting requested that we do an audit.

Summary: The Legislative Auditing Committee heard several local-government audit requests and unanimously approved each one. The first item was Baker County, where county commissioners asked for an operational and financial audit because of repeated late audits, concerns about the finance office, and lack of confidence in county financial reporting. The county clerk supported an audit but argued it should be countywide and include all constitutional officers; she also described a dispute over access to the county finance system and pending litigation. After brief questions, the committee adopted a 9-0 motion directing the Auditor General to perform an operational audit of Baker County’s financial operations and records, with scope to be finalized during the audit. The committee then approved an audit request for the Concord Estates Community Development District in Osceola County. Senator Arrington said residents alleged excessive board compensation, large unexplained spending, missing financial reports, and refusal to provide records or hold open meetings. Residents and a board member testified about rising assessments, deteriorating amenities, and lack of transparency. The committee voted 10-0 to direct an operational audit of the CDD. It also approved, by 10-0 votes, operational audits of the town of Melbourne Beach, based on allegations of fiscal and operational improprieties and lawsuits that had cost the town more than $150,000, and the city of Apalachicola, where Senator Simon said longstanding water utility failures, grant issues, and consent-order problems warranted review. The final request was for a financial and operational audit of Cape Coral’s Building Department. Representative G. Lombardo said building-fee revenues appeared to be transferred for non-building purposes, permit processing was inconsistent, and the department relied heavily on a private firm while the building official had prior ties to that firm. Industry representatives testified that building funds were being diverted, service levels were suffering, and private-provider inspections were not always reflected in fee reductions. The committee adopted the motion 10-0. After completing all agenda items, the committee adjourned.

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• This is a student film program, with $100,000 for the Jazz Hall of Fame for statewide student programs
• Did you get up with the Jazz Hall of Fame?

Bills: SB113, SB114, SB305, SB111, HB600, SB112, SB150, SB109, SB122

Keywords: education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students

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• Out of one city, been told don't go back to City Hall.
• They have literally banned me from City Hall. owners and told them that don't need to be there.

Bills: HB2013, HB4163, HB4810

Keywords: property owners associations, chickens, urban farming, land use, homeowner rights, agriculture, municipal regulation, governmental requirements, farm management, inspections, border control, trade, state funding, 1184, house, all

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• most decorated rodeo cowboys of all time, Trevor Brazil, as well as Tu Cooper and the Texas Rodeo Hall
• These doctors have been walking the halls of the Capitol, advocating for the issues that impact the medical

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• is The Honorable former member from Hall is The Honorable carollyn gargas<00:10:56.440> thank
• <00:11:41.560> taking speak at the hollist Town Hall taking speak at the hollist Town Hall
• Senator Marjorie Hall [questionable] for the minority of the committee.
• Chair recognizes Representative Hall. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• <03:30:31.439> thank<03:30:31.600> you<03:30:31.720> Mr Hall thank you Mr Hall thank

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, leaves of absence, guest introductions, and memorial remarks honoring former Representative Carolyn Gargas of Hollis, who was remembered for her long House service, work on child and family issues, and community involvement. The House then adopted a consent calendar and approved a motion to withdraw House Bill 431, which would have created a commission to review draft rules on minimum standards for public school approval and state academic standards; the motion failed after a roll call vote, so the bill remained in play. The House next took up House Bill 109-FN, relative to false reports to law enforcement. The majority supported the bill as a way to add penalties for knowingly false reports about law enforcement officers, arguing officers deserve protection from false accusations and that the knowingly standard is a high bar. The minority opposed it as duplicative of existing law and warned it could chill legitimate complaints against police. After debate and a division vote, the majority committee report of ought to pass was adopted, 198-173. The House also considered House Bill 218-FN, which would provide victims of crime a free police report. The committee amendment changed the bill so victims would receive a written confirmation that a crime occurred rather than the initial police report, to avoid conflicts with right-to-know law and active-investigation confidentiality. Supporters said the change was a small but important clarification agreed to by law enforcement and domestic violence advocates, while opponents argued the original language was already workable and that the floor amendment was unnecessary. A division vote was requested on the amendment, and the transcript ends during that debate before the final outcome on HB 218 is shown.

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• Representative Hall — here. Representative Sullivan — here. Representative Cahill — here.
• representative Hall here representative L<00:02:45.599> here<00:02:46.480> representative<
• Representative Hall: Yes. The Clerk: Yes. Representative L: Yes. Representative Sullivan: No.
• Clerk: Representative Hall? Representative Hall: Yes. Clerk: Representative Selvan?
• Representative Hall? Yes. Representative Sullivan? No. Representative Kahill? No.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I know that I get to walk the halls of Congress as Alabama's first Black congresswoman because of the
• as Alabama's first the halls of Congress as Alabama's first black<00:17:54.240> congresswoman
• They maintain an active Knights of Columbus Hall that hosts their events and other events in the village
• <00:52:52.000> that an active Knights of Columbus Hall that an active Knights of Columbus
• Hall that hosts<00:52:52.800> th<00:52:53.040> their<00:52:53.359> events<00:52:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• guidance, boldness, empathy, protection, stamina, and courage as they represent us in these sacred halls
• courage as they represent us in these courage as they represent us in these sacred<00:06:49.160> Halls
• may they live each day by sacred Halls may they live each day by The<00:06:51.919> Motto<00:06
• of Fame has paved the way Boxing Hall of Fame has paved the way for<00:15:08.480> women<00:15
• We're here for the people who will never walk these halls.'

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• and halls of government across the country.
• and halls of government across the country.
• and halls of government across the country.
• <01:15:10.800> you<01:15:11.040> leave<01:15:11.280> the<01:15:11.600> halls
• partisan issue once you leave the halls partisan issue once you leave the halls of<01:15:12.159>

Bills: HF4133, HF3419

Keywords: homeowner's insurance, peace officer, property damage, just compensation, exclusion policy, corporate powers, entity law, business corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLC, limited liability company, cooperative, partnership, trust, foreign entity, campaign finance, election spending, political spending, ballot measure, ballot initiative

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• Okay, I may have you checking the hall as well as we go through this to help us get them in.
• Okay, I may have you checking the hall as well as we go through this to help us get them in.
• Sergeant at Arms, could you ask for Councilman Coates in the hall, please?
• Sergeant at Arms, could you check the hall?
• If I missed anyone that’s listening out in the hall or just come on in and give us your card, but I’ll

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• Or sometimes I hear from people just down the hall that we’re at the edge of a financial cliff and we
• Or sometimes I hear from people just down the hall that we’re at the edge of a financial cliff and we
• Or sometimes I hear from people just down the hall that we’re at the edge of a financial cliff and we
• Or sometimes I hear from people just down the hall that we’re at the edge of a financial cliff and we
• Excuse me, the body down the hall made an amendment to this bill.

Keywords: 916, all

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• So if you want us to, you know, take a break in the hall and like get... Yeah.
• And I would ask members sitting in the seats please to go out in the hall just for about five minutes
• <00:32:25.039> and<00:32:25.279> like<00:32:25.600> get the hall and like get
• the hall and like get Yeah.<00:32:27.360> Let<00:32:27.600> me<00:32:27.760> see
• 00:32:39.200> the the seats please to um go out in the the seats please to um go out in the hall

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a work session and then an executive session on HB 396, which would allow processing of beef cows, swine, sheep, and goats at facilities not certified by USDA. Representative Comtois presented a revised amendment after earlier drafting issues were corrected. She explained that the amendment now limits the amenable species language to cuts of meat rather than meat food products, fixes labeling language, removes an exemption from federal law, strikes a seasonal date range, and restores a section that had been removed. She also said the amendment distinguishes between amenable and non-amenable species and keeps a registration statement acknowledging the federal-law conflict. Committee members and witnesses debated the policy. Representative Howard questioned whether the bill should educate farmers rather than legislate them and raised concerns about requiring a farmer to register as violating federal law. Representative Comtois argued the bill supports small farmers, year-round meat processing, and intrastate activity, and described problems she said had occurred at USDA facilities. Representative Miner and others expressed support for moving the amendment forward. DHHS food safety officials testified that the department has no oversight of custom exempt facilities, that USDA is the only inspector in that system, and that if the bill passed there would be very limited regulatory oversight unless there were complaints or a foodborne outbreak. They also noted the original September 1 to April 30 date range had been tied to bison because of size and temperature concerns, and said the current language appeared to address bison, elk, and red deer documentation rather than the livestock species named in the bill. The New Hampshire Farm Bureau’s policy director, Rob Johnson, said the organization had recently voted down a policy opposing state regulations that would allow uninspected meat sales at retail until federal law changes, and that he needed to consult further with leadership before taking a position on HB 396. He suggested the bill should use the term “beef cattle” for consistency with livestock statutes. In executive session, Representative Comtois moved to approve amendment 2025-3090H, Representative King seconded, and members reiterated both support and reservations. The transcript ends during executive-session discussion, with no final recorded vote on the bill shown in the excerpt.

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• Congress has honored Douglass with a portrait and plaque in the gallery and a statue in Emancipation Hall
• Congress has honored Douglass with a portrait and plaque in the gallery and a statue in Emancipation Hall
• Congress has honored Douglass with a portrait and plaque in the gallery and a statue in Emancipation Hall
• Congress has honored Douglass with a portrait and plaque in the gallery and a statue in Emancipation Hall
• Congress has honored Douglass with a portrait and plaque in the gallery and a statue in Emancipation Hall

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

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• So you would call, if you were an employer, you would call the union hall and say, I need 10 electricians
• I used to work down the street at Boston City Hall, where I helped tell the stories of the people who
• I used to work down the street at Boston City Hall, where I helped tell the stories of the people who
• I used to work down the street at Boston City Hall, where I helped tell the stories of the people who

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on employment rights legislation, especially the Protect Labor Act (H. 2086/S. 1327), which would create state-level labor protections if federal private-sector labor law is weakened or struck down, and would also add protections such as bans on captive audience meetings, virtual elections, stronger misclassification rules, and protections for health care workers and immigrant workers. Supporters from the AFL-CIO, nurses, SEIU, UAW, building trades, teachers, graduate workers, and policy groups argued that the bill is needed because of Trump administration actions, Project 2025, and threats to the NLRA and NLRB. They described the bill as a “trigger” law meant to preserve organizing and bargaining rights in Massachusetts if federal protections disappear or if the NLRB declines jurisdiction over certain workers. The committee also heard testimony on bills to restore a limited right to strike for certain public employees (H. 2078/S. 1311 or related filings). Supporters, including a representative, educators, and labor advocates, said the current ban on public employee strikes weakens good-faith bargaining and leaves workers without leverage to secure wages, staffing, and student supports. They argued that strikes are used as a last resort and that legalizing them under defined conditions would improve negotiations and better reflect the realities of recent teacher strikes in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Municipal Association opposed the strike bills, warning that public employee strikes are already prohibited by state law, that strikes disrupt students and communities, and that local governments face budget constraints under Proposition 2 1/2. The committee also took testimony on paid family and medical leave bills (S. 1351/H. 2110 and S. 1352), which would improve notice to workers, expand public reporting on claim denials and demographics, and fix a technical definition issue that has limited access for some covered contract workers. Witnesses from legal aid, policy organizations, and a small business owner said the changes would improve transparency, equity, and access to benefits without imposing major burdens on employers. Additional testimony supported a railroad sick leave bill and a private construction transparency bill, with Senator Keenan urging favorable action on both. No votes were taken during the hearing; members asked questions, and several witnesses and legislators requested favorable reports on the bills.

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• Bernal Herning: My last senior year was almost all elective courses and study halls.
• My last senior year was almost all elective courses and study halls. Other questions? Thank you.
• Member Hall, of us... Thanks. Thank you. Member Hall, of us. Thank you, Chair Sickler.

Summary: The committee met at North Dakota State College of Science for a presentation from President Flanagan and campus leaders on the college’s mission, enrollment growth, workforce programs, facilities needs, and industry partnerships. Flanagan highlighted student success in national competitions, strong placement and retention, the college’s strategic plan, and new or expanding programs such as aviation maintenance, fire science, dental hygiene, community health worker, surgical technology, HVAC/plumbing, and precision agriculture. He also described the need for a new dorm and a remodel of the library into academic and allied health space, including a simulation center, to address capacity limits and support growth. Several committee members asked about program demand, faculty recruitment, pay competitiveness, and how the college shifts resources from lower-demand programs to high-demand ones. Industry partner Jim Albright of Comdell testified that the college has been essential to the local manufacturing workforce and that many employees and interns come from NDSCS. A major topic was dual credit. Flanagan said dual credit is important but financially challenging, noting that only a small share of dual credit students ultimately matriculate to NDSCS and that the college’s dual credit model is close to break-even. He explained that many dual credit credits are general education rather than CTE, and that the college pays instructors, supports high schools, and absorbs indirect costs. Williston State College President Bernal Herning added that his institution loses money on the front end but has shifted toward helping students complete associate degrees before high school graduation because many go directly to work after high school. Committee members questioned how dual credit is delivered, how instructors are qualified, and whether students are truly doing college-level work. The committee then received a University System presentation from Jamie Wilkie on the cost of delivering dual credit statewide. Wilkie explained the methodology used to allocate direct and overhead costs and said the analysis shows dual credit is not profitable at several institutions once tuition, instructor payments, and overhead are included. Members asked how much of the cost is borne by students, families, and the state, and whether K-12 funding should also be considered. Discussion also covered the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized dual credit, payments to high school teachers or schools, and the possibility of waiving tuition in the future. No votes were taken, and the committee mainly gathered information for the ongoing dual credit cost study.

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• Baldwin High School, Maui High School, Maui Waena, Seabury Hall, Molokai Middle, Kawai High School, Kalani
• Baldwin High School, Maui High School, Maui Waena, Seabury Hall, Molokai Middle, Kawai High School, Kalani
• Emma, I met Emma at my first ever town hall.
• Emma, I met Emma at my first ever town hall.

Bills: HR203, SB2802, SB3081, SB2902, SB2005, SB3252, SB2096, SB2095, SB2046, SB2999, SB3103, SB83, SB2041, SB3234, SB3156, SB3154, SB2146, SB2053, SB2010, SB2009, SB2667, SB3215, SB2698, SB2363, SB2372, SB2673, SB2948, SB2277, SB2057, SB3085, SB3025, SB2761

Keywords: H.R. 203, House Resolution, Hawaii education, teacher of the year, educator recognition, Jessica Canyon, Natsumi Yamasato, Jodi Kadoyama, Mānana Elementary School, National Blue Ribbon School, Teach For America Hawaiʻi, public education, K-12, elementary school, STEM education, literacy, teacher appreciation, school excellence, Hawaiʻi Legislature, keiki

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• It's also for the construction of a maintenance building and woodshop, and construction of Alumni Hall
• So this increase is going to provide for the ongoing construction of SAC's first residence hall and a
• And the decision was made by that leadership to fund a bond for Champions Hall with a portion of that
• And the decision was made by that leadership to fund a bond of Champions Hall with a portion of that

Summary: The committee first adopted revised JBC rules, which staff said were updated to reflect legislation passed in the 2025 session. It then heard a presentation from DFA Secretary Jim Hudson on the governor’s proposed balanced budget for FY27, with no action taken. Hudson said the budget reflects three priorities: limiting state-government growth, continuing investments in education, and advancing income-tax cuts. He highlighted increases for education funding through EFAs, pay-plan costs for Corrections, DPS, and the Attorney General, higher education productivity funding, drug task forces, a Corrections medical contract, the governor’s 1033 initiative, SNAP error-rate reduction efforts, and an additional $100 million set aside for Medicaid sustainability. Committee members questioned the size of the tax cuts, the balance requirement, public education funding, Medicaid trust-fund levels, EFA funding, and the expected impact of new SNAP cost-sharing rules. The Division of Higher Education then presented its productivity-based funding recommendations. Officials said institutions were 2.61% more productive overall, with funding changes driven by a statutory formula that rewards degree production, underserved populations, and high-demand fields. Members asked about declines at UA Little Rock, the formula’s multipliers, the role of the Arkansas Access Act and a new return-on-investment metric, and how two-year colleges are adjusted for size. The committee also reviewed special items and approved two letters: one authorizing 17 net personnel changes across nine institutions, and another adding special language for North Arkansas College’s entry into the University of Arkansas system. The committee then adopted the Higher Education Coordinating Board’s recommendations for all institutions. A lengthy portion of the meeting focused on the University of Arkansas system, especially Fayetteville’s athletics funding and the broader impact of the House/NIL settlement. Chancellor Charles Robinson and system officials explained that the board had waived a longstanding campus transfer and directed the university to provide an additional $6 million to athletics, with some costs likely to be passed through to students but partially offset by existing budget growth. Members debated whether the university should prioritize academics or athletics, how the transfer originated, and whether the athletic changes would affect affordability. The committee also discussed the 1890 extension program at UAPB and the Division of Agriculture’s land-grant funding. UAPB officials said the state match is intended to be one-to-one, that the current recommendation aligns appropriation with actual spending, and that a $2 million set-aside remains available if needed. The Division of Agriculture later clarified that its Smith-Lever extension and Hatch research funds are part of the UA system’s separate budget and that the state matched about $6.2 million in federal extension funding last year. The committee then moved to the Department of Corrections. It approved G1, transferring 51 positions to the secretary’s office to activate a recidivism program, with an estimated cost of about $4 million. Staff then began walking through the department’s FY27 budget, noting an increase of about $8 million for administration and shared services, including a $170,000 sex-offender assessment appropriation moved under Act 723 of 2025 and roughly $6 million more for medical contracts. Questions on the Corrections budget had just begun when the transcript ended.