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• Said joint convention to be convened at 6:45 p.m., and said message of the governor to be delivered at
• Senate File 1251, a bill for an... governor to the joint convention to be governor to the joint convention
• <00:09:41.160> Said<00:09:41.520> joint<00:09:41.800> convention April 28th,
• Said joint convention April 28th, 2026.
• Said joint convention to<00:09:42.320> be<00:09:42.440> convened<00:09:42.840> at

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• HENCE THE TITLE NOT CONVENTIONAL LEGACY SYSTEMS.
• HERE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND TALK ABOUT WASTEWATER AND ON-SITE AND NITROGEN WE TALK ABOUT CONVENTIONAL
• SO, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SYSTEMS WE TALK ABOUT CONVENTIONAL LEGACY SYSTEMS.
• TO HAVE THAT CONSUMER GO AHEAD AND UPGRADE AT THIS POINT IN TIME RATHER THAN JUST PUTTING IN A CONVENTIONAL
• , JUST ASSUMING THE COST OF THE ADDITIONAL UPGRADE FROM WHAT THEY WOULD'VE DONE WITH A REGULAR CONVENTIONAL

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Members, this is the bill we heard previously that calls for a convention of states.
• You are representing the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention and yourself, and you are against House
• I'm the public policy advisor for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.
• And you are representing the Baptist General Convention of Texas Christian Life Commission, and you are
• , sometimes called Texas Baptists, and we are the other Baptist state convention in the state of Texas

Bills: HB 346, HB 1360, HB 1510, HB 1606, HB 1804, HB 1805, HB 2156, HB 2391, HB 2767, HB 3022, HB 3044, HB 3272, HB 3293, HB 3493, HB 3809, HB 3824, HJR 110, HB 2463

Keywords: expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, Texas Utilities Code, electric utility, retail electric provider, municipally owned utility, electric cooperative, vegetation management, tree trimming, line clearance, transmission line

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• The joint convention will come to order. The Chair recognizes the Sergeant at Arms. Mr.
• The joint convention will be attentive to the budget address given by Governor Ayotte. Mr.
• The ayes have it, and the joint convention is adjourned. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Vice President Vance spoke at the firefighters convention in Boston.
• <00:55:02.160> convention<00:55:02.599> in the firefighters convention in the firefighters

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I, we were doing a town hall a couple weeks ago and I asked the person that was at the convention center
• I, we were doing a town hall a couple weeks ago and I asked the person that was at the convention center
• I, we were doing a town hall a couple weeks ago and I asked the person that was at the convention center
• I, we were doing a town hall a couple weeks ago and I asked the person that was at the convention center
• <00:58:50.880> center person that was at the convention center person that was at the convention

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 3524 and House File 3525 and laid both over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill, with no amendments adopted and no vote taken at this stage. HF 3524 would conform Minnesota law to the federal overtime tax deduction, and HF 3525 would conform to the federal tip-income deduction. The author argued both bills would help workers keep more of their earnings, simplify tax filing, support labor-force participation, and provide relief to workers in hospitality, trades, health care, and other industries. The committee heard testimony in support from a restaurant owner, Sandra Weiss of the Finnish Beastro in St. Paul, who said the bills would help tipped workers keep more of their income and would support hospitality businesses. She described her staff as roughly half men and half women, including students and long-term employees, and said front-of-house tipped workers and back-of-house workers face different pay levels. She also said Minnesota’s tip rules and lack of a tip credit create challenges for the industry. During questioning, members discussed wage disparities, the makeup of her workforce, and the practical effects of the proposals. Opposition testimony came from Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project and Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota, both of whom argued the bills are regressive, poorly targeted, and costly. They said the deductions would mainly benefit higher earners, violate horizontal equity by treating similar incomes differently, and could encourage compensation restructuring. They also warned the combined cost would exceed $500 million over the 2028-29 biennium and could pressure funding for health care, education, and other public services. Mark Havenman of the Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence similarly criticized the bills on tax fairness and administrative grounds, noting the federal tip deduction framework is still under development and could create enforcement issues. Nonpartisan staff provided revenue estimates showing HF 3524 would reduce general fund revenue by about $365.9 million in fiscal 2027 and HF 3525 by about $126 million in fiscal 2027, with smaller ongoing impacts in later years. Members also raised questions about how the bills would be paid for and what income would qualify under the overtime deduction.

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• Yes, but looking at the Convention Center, you can see that it's half torn down, and I hope you would
• Austin, we're about to undertake a renovation, a rebuild of our convention center.
• When Dallas undertook the redevelopment and expansion of the convention center, it...
• The Convention Center is an enterprise fund, which means it generates its own revenue.
• The new convention center is set to open in 2029 and is already being booked ahead of its opening.

Bills: HB26, HB73, SB 14, HB46

Keywords: HB26, law enforcement contracts, sheriff, constable, county commissioners court, commissioners court, private security, special law enforcement district, property owners association, POA, municipal utility district, school district, junior college district, local government, contract policing, supplemental police services, large counties, population over 3.3 million, Texas Local Government Code, Harris County

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• And SB 1370 will not only fast-track, but it incentivizes the use of conventional herbicides and cuts
• And I'm going to talk specifically about the pesticides, conventional pesticides and herbicides.
• And SB 1370 will not only fast track, but it incentivize the use of conventional herbicides and cuts
• And I'm going to talk specifically about the pesticides, conventional pesticides and herbicides.
• It's CEQA that allows the public to know about a project and the spraying of conventional herbicides

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• unless we take back our legislative responsibility and appoint, elect regents next year in a joint convention
• unless we take back our legislative responsibility and appoint, elect regents next year in a joint convention
• unless we take back our legislative responsibility and appoint, elect regents next year in a joint convention
• unless we take back our legislative responsibility and appoint, elect regents next year in a joint convention
• unless we take back our legislative responsibility and appoint, elect regents next year in a joint convention

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of the National Baptist Convention.
• for about you as the two-term president for Merlin<00:02:25.760> Baptist<00:02:26.160> Convention
• ,<00:02:27.040> the<00:02:27.200> secretary Merlin Baptist Convention, the secretary
• Merlin Baptist Convention, the secretary treasurer<00:02:28.160> of<00:02:28.319> the<
• But pastor, what I'm most Convention.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, January 19, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Maryland Senate convened with an invocation by Pastor Ray Cotton of Mount Si Baptist Church, who prayed for wisdom, integrity, courage, compassion, and protection for lawmakers. The senator from the 45th district introduced the pastor and praised his long ministry and community leadership. The chamber then recorded a quorum and moved through brief introductions of guests, including constituents from District 22, local elected officials, a junior senator from District 8, Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, and a new group of student pages from several districts. The Senate handled limited business, including the reading and referral of Senate Bill 257, the Mel Noland Woodland Initiatives and Fellowship Fund reporting bill, and two bond initiatives for the Linthicum Ferndale Youth Athletic Association and Carol Manor Elementary School. Leaders noted that committee hearings would be busy in the coming week and that the desk was otherwise clear. There was also an announcement encouraging members to watch the documentary "Ain't No Back to a Merry-Go-Round," tied to Glen Echo Park desegregation history and the legacy of former Senator Gwen Britt. The main event was the annual Martin Luther King Jr. remarks by the senator from the 45th district. The speech focused on passages from the "Letter from Birmingham Jail," emphasizing King’s discipline, nonviolent strategy, the interconnectedness of communities, the role of constructive tension, the need to demand justice rather than wait indefinitely, and the moral distinction between just and unjust laws. The senator framed King as both a strategist and a builder of institutions, and argued that lawmakers should measure their work against those principles. The chamber responded with strong applause, and the remarks were journalized without objection. After a final quorum call confirmed 43 members present, the Senate remained in session briefly and then adjourned without objection until Tuesday, January 20 at 10 a.m.

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• Tim Walz, Governor of the State of Minnesota, to the House chamber on the occasion of the joint convention
• c><00:09:10.959> of<00:09:11.040> the<00:09:11.200> joint<00:09:11.519> convention
• on the occasion of the joint convention on the occasion of the joint convention on<00:09:12.160>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House met, opened with silent reflection and the Pledge of Allegiance, and the clerk confirmed a quorum was present. The journal from the previous day was approved as corrected, standing committee reports and comparison report substitutions were adopted without objection, and several House and Senate files received second or first readings. House files 1082, 3230, 3532, 3732, 4196, and 4252 were read a second time, along with Senate File 4807, and House Files 5090 through 5098 were introduced and given first reading. The chamber also received a Senate message announcing the appointment of a joint committee to escort Governor Tim Walz to the House chamber for the upcoming joint convention on April 28, 2026. The Senate transmitted four bills—SF 1714, SF 2814, SF 3210, and SF 2432—which were each paired with a House file on the general register and referred to the chief clerk for comparison without objection. The bills were described generally as relating to state government, real estate appraisers, human rights, and public safety. A report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration designated several bills for the calendar for Thursday, April 30, 2026, and imposed a pre-filing requirement for amendments on specified House and Senate files. Non-controversial motions were adopted without objection, and Representative Niska moved a recess to the call of the Speaker. The motion prevailed, and the House stood in recess.

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• to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from hotel and convention
• the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention
• the authority of certain municipalities to receive. certain tax revenue derived from hotel and convention
• the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention
• Flores relating to the authority certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention

Bills: SJR34, SB10, SB18, SB19, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB480, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB767, SB790

Keywords: parental rights, parents, children, custody, care and control, upbringing, family law, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, child welfare, education policy, medical decisions, parental authority, primary decision makers, family autonomy, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display, First Amendment

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• Health Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the United Nations Framework Convention
• Aviation Organization, United States Aviation Organization, United States Framework<00:17:49.520> Convention
• /c><00:17:50.120> of<00:17:50.600> Climate<00:17:51.000> Change, Framework Convention
• of Climate Change, Framework Convention of Climate Change, and<00:17:51.960> International<00

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call, then recognized guests from Taiwan, including the Director General of Taiwan’s Midwest office and a vice consul. Members then read a resolution honoring Minnesota’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan and highlighting trade, agricultural exchanges, cultural ties, and Taiwan’s support for Minnesota during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution reaffirmed support for the Taiwan Relations Act, encouraged continued negotiations toward a bilateral trade agreement and a tax agreement to avoid double taxation, and supported Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations such as the United Nations, WHO, ICAO, UNFCCC, and INTERPOL. It also emphasized shared democratic values, peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and support for Minnesota businesses referring to Taiwan as Taiwan. Several members participated in reading the resolution, including Representatives Lee, Vang, Lee XP, Presnell, Nash, and Mueller. After the resolution reading, Representative Niska moved a recess to the call of the Speaker for photographs, and the motion prevailed, sending the House into recess.

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• I know that some people are trying to do an Article V Convention of States bill.
• I'm afraid of a runaway convention, so I have fears. I like the idea of term limits.
• <00:08:42.839> of to do um an article five Convention of to do um an article five Convention
• So I did have people come after '16, and even at the Republican convention this summer, they brought
• um the Republican convention the floor um the Republican convention this<00:09:53.079> summer

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• presentation is I want to change the topic and talk about advanced treatment, hence the title, and not conventional
• here in the state of Florida, and we talk about wastewater and onsite and nitrogen, we talk about conventional
• So when we talk about different types of systems, remember once again, we're not talking conventional
• At this point in time, rather than just putting in conventional legacy systems, we have several different
• , just assume the cost of the additional upgrade from what they would have done with a regular conventional

Summary: The committee began with a presentation from the Florida On-Site Wastewater Association on advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems. Roxanne Groover described several technologies used in Florida, including NSF-245 systems, performance-based treatment systems, in-ground nitrogen-reducing biofilters, membrane/media filters, and sequencing batch reactors. She emphasized that these systems can substantially reduce nitrogen compared with conventional septic systems, discussed permitting and maintenance requirements, and noted that some grant programs help fund upgrades in springs and other impaired-water areas. Members asked about phosphorus and PFAS treatment, funding for non-springs watersheds, incentives for new construction, and whether more data should be collected on system performance. The committee then took up CS for SB 164 on vessel ownership, derelict vessels, and anchoring/mooring rules. The bill was explained as clarifying who is responsible for derelict vessels and using vessel title as prima facie evidence of ownership. Two amendments were adopted: one requiring FWC to offer an electronic long-term anchoring permit system and clarifying that the permit does not override other anchoring limits, and a technical amendment correcting a drafting error. Public testimony included opposition from a cruiser advocacy representative who argued the bill would unfairly restrict responsible boaters and harm the marine economy, and support from another boating coalition representative who said the bill was a proactive step to address derelict vessels. The committee then passed CS/SB 164 favorably by roll call. Finally, the committee considered SB 38, which makes clarifying changes to FWC trust funds. The bill would allow investment and carryover of the administrative trust fund balance, expand use of the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund for feline disease research, monitoring, and habitat acquisition, and allow use of the Non-Game Wildlife Trust Fund for law enforcement and related coordination agreements. With no debate or opposition, the committee passed SB 38 favorably by roll call and then adjourned.

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• It was a Convention of States bill. Made us one of 20 states for us to be in.
• We became one of 20 states to be in the Convention of States. Article 5 of the U.S.
• , to agree to a purpose for holding a convention of states' meetings.
• We have our commissioners to be a part of that convention.
• So... ...to be a part of that convention.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• President, I remember 1978 and the constitutional convention held that year.
• We at the constitutional convention and outside the convention Outside the convention, we were concerned
• That's why the constitutional convention proposed an amendment that mandated the legislature establish
• The constitutional convention wanted to The constitutional convention wanted to create a safe space for

Bills: HB1800, HB1860, HB2250, HB472, HB649, HB1391, HB1481, HB1509, HB1511, HB1515, HB1518, HB1541, HB1548, HB1576, HB1618, HB1642, HB1643, HB1661, HB1667, HB1678, HB1682, HB1688, HB1692, HB1707, HB1710, HB1711, HB1713, HB1718, HB1721, HB1728, HB1737, HB1740, HB1741, HB1785, HB1801, HB1802, HB1804, HB1810, HB1815, HB1824, HB1838, HB1839, HB1853, HB1854, HB1864, HB1870, HB1881, HB1888, HB1890, HB1891, HB1894, HB1920, HB1959, HB1960, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2023, HB2050, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2104, HB2137, HB2152, HB2158, HB2171, HB2207, HB2218, HB2246, HB2270, HB2271, HB2272, HB2279, HB2282, HB2289, HB2293, HB2297, HB2300, HB2309, HB2310, HB2314, HB2319, HB2329, HB2338, HB2339, HB2344, HB2361, HB2385, HB2395, HB2417, HB2429, HB2443, HB2452, HB2474, HB2475, HB2498, HB2505, HB2547, HB2576

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• If there's enough land, there's what they call a conventional system, which is much lower in cost, and
• They have to get rid of the cesspool and apply for a permit for a conventional septic system or alternative
• septic system based on the size of the house... ...conventional septic system or alternative septic
• make sure that those homeowners apply for those permits and we make sure that those systems... conventional

Bills: HB2029, HB2030, HB2096

Keywords: water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, grant fund, Arizona water law, A.R.S. 49-1332, water efficiency, water reuse, education programs, public outreach, rainwater harvesting, gray water, graywater, drought-resistant landscaping, xeriscaping, turf removal, groundwater recharge, aquifer health

Summary: The House Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water heard three bills related to the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) and county wastewater issues. HB 2029 would require applicants for water conservation grant funds to provide additional information about the long-term water savings, efficiency, reliability, and intended use of grant money. WIFA testified neutral, saying most of the information is already collected under agency policy and the bill would mainly codify existing practice. The committee passed HB 2029 on a 9-1 vote. HB 2030 would remove education and research programs from the list of allowable uses for the water conservation grant fund. Supporters of the bill argued the fund should prioritize projects that put more water savings “on the ground,” while opponents said education and research can support conservation and help identify effective projects. WIFA said about 15 of 211 funded projects had some education or research component, totaling about $10.5 million and an estimated 180,000 acre-feet in savings. The committee passed HB 2030 on a 6-4 vote, with several members opposing the bill because they saw value in those projects. HB 2096 would expand WIFA funding to allow counties to receive assistance for remediating, closing, or replacing cesspools that threaten groundwater, surface water, or public health, and would let counties offer income-based assistance and report annually on the program. County and association witnesses described cesspools as an ongoing rural public health problem, especially in Gila County, and said the bill would help homeowners afford required upgrades. WIFA and ADEQ were neutral, noting the bill would clarify county authority and use existing federal revolving fund dollars; testimony also explained that current law already requires cesspools to be upgraded when discovered or when a property is remodeled. The committee passed HB 2096 unanimously, 10-0, and then adjourned.

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• Paul, Bloomington, and Rochester, our convention centers, and all of our major sports facilities in the
• Bloomington and Minneapolis St Paul Bloomington and Rochester<00:03:28.879> our<00:03:29.120> convention
• /c><00:03:29.560> CER<00:03:29.799> centers<00:03:30.640> uh Rochester our convention
• CER centers uh Rochester our convention CER centers uh all<00:03:30.879> of<00:03:31.000>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So we have passed a convention of states, Article 5, it's in the Constitution.
• Article 5 says that we states can come together and have an amending convention.
• So there's always been the concern about a runaway convention by some. Guess what?
• This bill tells us how to go ahead and select the delegates to a potential convention.
• Potential convention. It also tells us that we can recall them.

Keywords: 977, all

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• The Senate will recess to meet in joint convention.
• The Senate is in recess for the purpose of joint convention with the House.
• . will recess to meet in joint convention will recess to meet in joint convention the<00:11:22.920>
• <00:11:25.560> with<00:11:25.720> the<00:11:25.880> house of joint convention
• with the house of joint convention with the house please<00:11:26.959> line<00:11:27.279>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all