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• Counting ballots weeks after the election day. Counting ballots in secret. Ballot harvesting.
• Counting ballots weeks after of custody.
• Counting ballots weeks after the<00:49:21.680><c> election</c><00:49:22.079><c> day.
• Counting ballots in the election day.
• I was at the train station in L.A., Union Station, a couple of weeks ago with Transportation Secretary

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Because of the different node system, this is not a centralized data. this is like sort of different
• The PRC is our closest. competitor in cyberspace and central to the global technology supply chain.
• HP 150 supports this principle by creating a centralized entity focused on preventing and mitigating.
• This is a centralized hub for HHSC analytics.
• We document those savings then, but they tend to last for multiple years, but we only count them the

Bills: HB150, HB869, HB876, HB 1043, HB1494, HB1522, HB150

Keywords: cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, information technology, classification officer, job descriptions, state positions, competency-based, information sharing, government efficiency, public sector, private sector, distributed ledger, title registry, real estate, property liens, pilot program, healthcare

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• Since 2021, the fellowship has met this need in communities throughout the Central Valley, the Central
• I am a product of the Central Valley and an immigrant myself.
• Javier Vasquez with Central La Familia, host organization, in support.
• Virginia Klein, managing attorney at Central... ...in full support.
• The Central Coast is one area, and the Central Valley is another.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on child safety, immigrant community transparency, agricultural land security, consumer protection, estate transfers, detention commissary pricing, and public works wage enforcement. SB 1234 would require fentanyl to be included in drug tests ordered by juvenile courts for parents or guardians in dependency cases; the author said it was a narrow child-safety measure, and there was no opposition. SB 1257 would require the Attorney General to publish annual reports on immigration enforcement incidents at designated safe locations; supporters said it would improve accountability and document fear in immigrant communities, while questions centered on how the data would be collected and concerns were raised about sanctuary policies. SB 1176 would bar foreign adversary entities from buying or controlling California agricultural land; supporters framed it as a national security measure, while committee members pressed the author on enforcement, who would verify buyers, and possible discriminatory application. The bill was moved on a 2-4 vote and placed on call after the author said he would work on clarifying responsibility and nondiscrimination concerns. The committee also heard SB 1146, which would require clear disclosure when AI-generated or altered images, audio, or video are used in health-related advertisements depicting health care providers. The California Medical Association and California Dental Association supported the bill, saying it would curb deceptive deepfake ads and protect consumers; it passed unanimously, 7-0. SB 988 would restrict assignment of benefits in auto glass claims, require claim numbers and itemized estimates, and update repair disclosure rules to curb overbilling and steering; supporters said it would protect consumers and stabilize insurance costs, while independent glass shop concerns about steering and market concentration were discussed. The bill passed 7-0, with one member abstaining because of a conflict. SB 1288, presented on behalf of Senator Laird, would require financial institutions to make good-faith efforts to notify beneficiaries of non-probate assets and would simplify access requirements, especially for nonprofits. Supporters described long delays and burdensome account-opening requirements; SIFMA and the California Bankers Association opposed the bill unless amended, citing conflicts with federal and industry obligations and concerns about retroactive burdens. The bill passed 8-0. SB 941 would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost; supporters said detainees often pay excessive prices for basic necessities, and the bill passed 8-0. Finally, SB 909 would raise and index public works contractor fees and penalties and dedicate more penalty revenue to enforcement; labor supporters said stronger funding is needed to address wage theft and backlogs, while contractors warned of uncapped costs and reduced transparency. The discussion continued with questions about enforcement and whether stronger penalties or license restrictions would better deter repeat violators.

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• There are a lot of hemp-derived products available, some in gas stations.
• There are a lot of hemp-derived products available, some in gas stations.
• There are a lot of hemp-derived products available, some in gas stations.
• There are a lot of hemp-derived products available, some in gas stations.
• The witness continued that, again, the price issue is central.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And her signature will match or not, and that vote will be counted.
• It can be done in a reliable, credible manner and a quick way where we're not only counting just one
• Additionally, there's nothing in the law talking about the secure ballot intake stations that we have
• Just south of our border in Mexico and Central south of our border, in Mexico, in Central America, in
• Members, I know I can count on your favorable support as we pass this good bill. Thank you so much.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• It cannot be double-counted as a new offset.
• Highway 169 is the major corridor that connects south-central Minnesota to the Twin Cities.
• We do offer electric charging stations within our community, and we do work to reduce greenhouse gases
• It just counts as an offset, similar for major trail projects—not just a sidewalk on a local street.
• We wouldn't count that, but a major multimodal trail or major... bikeway.

Bills: HF4807

Keywords: overweight vehicles, aggregate mining, local ordinance restrictions, legislative audit, transportation, resource inventory, 1183, house

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• , heat stations, and boiler systems would be some of the priorities for this year.
• </c><00:23:22.600><c> heat</c><00:23:22.880><c> stations</c><00:23:23.720><c> uh</c><00:23:23.880><c>
• the</c> of uh pump stations heat stations uh the of uh pump stations heat stations uh the boiler<00:
• </c><01:19:29.719><c> to</c> those structures that is uh Central to those structures that is uh Central
• to to uh our critical this is Central to to uh our mission<01:30:56.040><c> and</c><01:30:56.199><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Also, a lot of people do not know that we have almost a 400-acre experiment station right down from the
• And the four years that they were scholars count toward their retirement.
• And so— The four years that they were scholars count toward their retirement.
• So here's our experiment station. That's the mile-long road. We're excited.
• And so far, with GOHSEP, we are looking to have that at the experiment station.

Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development met with a quorum, adopted the minutes from its October 3, 2024 meeting, and Chairwoman Butler noted that HCR 82 would be voluntarily deferred in favor of continuing work on HCR 77 related to a pilot program for landscaping and crawfishing. The committee then considered HCR 205, which urges the USDA to use its Commodity Procurement Program to purchase domestic Louisiana shrimp. Representative Kerner and Commissioner Mike Strain described the shrimp industry’s low prices, full cold storage, and the need for urgent federal action to support shrimpers and move product into schools, nursing homes, and food banks. Members discussed domestic sourcing rules, enforcement against imported seafood, and marketing challenges; HCR 205 was reported favorably without objection. The committee also took up HCR 188, which memorializes Congress to oppose any federal farm bill provision that could negatively affect the use of hunting dogs. Chairwoman Butler and Commissioner Strain explained that the concern centered on vague language in a farm bill section that could be interpreted to restrict hunting dogs used for tracking or field trials. Members agreed the language should be removed if it remained in the bill, and HCR 188 was reported favorably without objection. The committee then heard a presentation from Orlando McMeans of the Southern University Ag Center and College of Agriculture, along with Dr. Calvin Walker. They outlined the center’s research, extension, and academic programs, including enrollment growth, dual-enrollment efforts, 1890 scholars, JAG Stars scholarships, beef cattle and aquaculture research, viticulture, precision nutrition, and food access initiatives. They also described major facility projects, including a high-tech meat processing facility, research labs, a vineyard, and a proposed disaster-safe shelter. Members asked about butcher training, cattle genetics, and the shelter’s potential uses, and the committee adjourned after the presentation.

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• the weekly Torah portions and has been interviewed by multiple newspapers, television, and radio stations
• I move that pursuant to Rule 17K, Senate Bill 1286 be counted for additional Committee of the Whole for
• I move that pursuant to Rule 17K, Senate Bill 1286 be counted for additional committee of the whole for
• This is going to be targeting money to fix those experiment stations, which all three universities have
• sure that we figure out what we as a legislature want our cooperative extension and our experiment stations

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recognized the doctor of the day and several guests, and then moved through a long floor agenda. Members received House messages, handled committee appointments, and considered a large number of bills in Committee of the Whole, including SB 1046 on information technology, SB 1066 on civil liability and fraudulent scientific research, SB 1332 on light rail expansion participation, and SB 1286 on veterinary prescriptions. Amendments were adopted on each of those measures, with SB 1332 drawing a notable objection from Senator Kuby over state interference in local transit decisions and preference for autonomous vehicles over light rail. SB 1286 was described as a compromise between stakeholders on electronic veterinary prescribing, including limits for antimicrobial drugs and longer windows for flea and tick medications. The Senate then took up third-reading votes on several bills. SB 1009 on school curriculum passed 16-10 after debate over AED training and whether it created an unfunded mandate. SB 1086 on the Arizona health care cost and payment system passed 18-8. SB 1317, appropriating money to the Attorney General for a coordinated jail reentry program, passed 22-4 amid discussion about the program’s success and concerns over the funding source. SB 1580, SB 1582, SB 1709, SB 1550, and SB 1761 also passed, with comments focusing on school safety funding, probation revocation for dangerous crimes against children, a Queen Creek-related appropriation, and university cooperative extension and experiment station needs. SB 1046 and SB 1286 later passed third reading as well. The chamber also paused for a St. Patrick’s Day recognition, welcoming Speaker Murphy of the Irish Parliament and reading a proclamation honoring Irish heritage and the Phoenix-Ireland relationship. Afterward, the Senate returned to business, received House requests to return HB 4027 and HB 2444 for reconsideration, heard a personal privilege statement on an ICE detention death, and announced upcoming committee meetings and caucus schedules. The Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

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• Twenty-six years ago, Malcolm X Plaza was dedicated as a gateway from Central Park to West 110th Street
• And last year, we renamed the underlying subway station to Malcolm X Plaza Station.
• I had the honor of joining her last year when the subway station was renamed in Harlem, and one of the
• I participate in the walk every year in Central Park because we also have to lift the stigma as well.
• I PARTICIPATE IN THE WALK EVERY YEAR, CENTRAL PARK, BECAUSE, WE ALSO HAVE TO LIFT THE STIGMA AS WELL.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and handled several motions to discharge and substitute identical Assembly or Senate bills, along with a number of amendments. The chamber also welcomed student visitors from the League of Women Voters’ Students of Albany program and a group of Staten Island titleholders, and later adopted previously approved resolutions honoring Dorothy E. Reid for her role in Brown v. Board of Education and recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on Delta Day, with multiple senators speaking in support of both recognitions. The bulk of the floor session was devoted to third-reading votes on a large number of bills, most of which passed with broad support. Measures addressed public health, workers’ compensation, education, environmental conservation, insurance, labor, criminal procedure, domestic relations, tax, municipal authority, and correction law. Several bills were explained by sponsors as advancing stormwater management authority, labor-law transparency, public health protections, and stronger penalties for trafficking-related offenses; one bill on immunization in summer camps drew a defense from Senator Skoufis as a child-protection measure, while another on correction law passed with some Republican opposition. The chamber also took up a controversial public health/electronic health records bill by Senator Fernandez. Senator Martin questioned the bill at length about redacting certain categories of information, emergency access, provider obligations, and the impact on doctors’ ability to see complete medical histories. Fernandez said the bill was intended to protect patients from discrimination and to limit access to a small list of sensitive services, while also noting emergency exceptions and support from more than 200 health care providers. The debate remained focused on balancing privacy protections with concerns about continuity of care and record integrity.

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• So, I'm just going to give my perspective of someone who served and been stationed at Fort Benning, the
• So, I'm just going to give my perspective of someone who served and been stationed at Fort Benning, the
• So, I'm just going to give my perspective of someone who served and been stationed at Fort Benning, the
• So, I'm just going to give my perspective of someone who served and been stationed at Fort Benning, the
• So, I'm just going to give my perspective of someone who served and been stationed at Fort Benning, the

Keywords: The live stream for the House Chambers was interrupted and this version was recovered from backups and should contain the complete Legislative Session. Convene 00:00:00 Senate Message 00:04:40 Calendar/2nd Readings 00:05:38 Orders of the Day 00:06:14 HB 312 00:06:42 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 01:11:07 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:13:24 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 01:14:30 ConC/Rules Report 01:19:42 Adjournment 01:21:18, 958, all

Summary: The House convened, received the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 89 members present, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The chamber approved the prior day’s journal and received notice that the Senate had passed SB 13, 22, 46, 51, and 90 and requested concurrence. On second reading, HB 134 (sexual assault nurse examiners), HB 168 with HCS 1 (voting under the influence), and HR 7 (recognizing guiding principles of elections in Kentucky) were reported. The House also recommitted HB 258 to the Transportation Committee and took up HB 312 for third reading and passage. HB 312, relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons, drew the bulk of the debate. The sponsor argued the bill would allow law-abiding 18- to 20-year-olds to obtain a provisional concealed carry license, saying they are adults in other respects, the Second Amendment protects their right to bear arms, and Kentucky should align with other states. Supporters framed the measure as a constitutional rights issue and cited defensive gun use statistics, while one member argued the root problem is family upbringing rather than guns. Opponents said the bill would increase risks in schools and public spaces, pointed to concerns from school district police and SROs, and cited research linking younger age groups and loosened carry laws to higher firearm violence; they also argued the bill would make communities less safe and that no one’s rights would be taken away by voting no. The sponsor said no stakeholder had expressed opposition and clarified the bill would not change where firearms are permitted. The transcript provided does not include the final vote on HB 312.

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• Since 2021, the fellowship has met this need in communities throughout the Central Valley, the Central
• I am a product of the Central Valley and an immigrant myself.
• Hi, Mike Gomez, with Central La Familia...
• Virginia Klein, managing attorney at Central...
• The Central Coast is one area, and the Central Valley is another.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Um most of our or stations.
• </c><00:34:04.720><c> Uh</c> residential charging stations. Uh residential charging stations.
• It does not apply to charging stations that have a very small capacity and charging stations that are
• It does not apply to charging stations that have a very small capacity and charging stations that are
• </c> who provide the the charging stations. who provide the the charging stations.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh, Jeff O., Director of Emergency Management from the New Boston Space Force Station, with me today.
• manager and the insider threat program manager for the station.
• We are one of only eight satellite tracking stations in the globe.
• </c> from the New Boston space force station from the New Boston space force station with<00:28:31.559
• This will not count them.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Nidorf, and another one was at Central Juvenile Hall.
• Nidorf, and another one was at Central Juvenile Hall.
• And that 4,000 doesn't count 1,000 more cases where children and criminal defendants and indigent people
• I'm Gary McCready, Assistant Director of the Central California Appellate Program, one of the programs
• On earth and in heaven and in hell, it is time for us to lift up, station the falling angel, forgive

Summary: The subcommittee heard May Revision presentations for the Office of Emergency Services, Judicial Branch, CDCR, and the Department of Justice, with the LAO offering comments and recommendations throughout. For Cal OES, the administration outlined funding for relocating the Red Mountain communications site, increased FEMA reimbursement authority, cybersecurity grants, next-generation 911 support, and a reduction to the Flexible Cash Assistance for Survivors of Crime program. Members raised concerns about VOCA backfill and disaster reimbursement, while the LAO recommended approving the 911 request with reporting, adding contingency planning for cybersecurity grants, clarifying the FEMA reimbursement language, and increasing reporting on emergency spending. For the Judicial Branch, the May Revision included funding for implementation of the Trial Nations Access to Justice Act, reductions tied to court facilities and employee benefits, and General Fund solutions such as a reduction to the pretrial release program, a reversion from the Trial Court Trust Fund, and elimination of the jury duty pilot program. The LAO cautioned that the pretrial reduction could affect detention and release decisions and recommended tighter legislative oversight over the trust fund transfer and reallocation language. Members questioned the impact of the pretrial cut, the lack of Prop. 36 court funding, and the rationale for the jury pilot elimination; the Judicial Branch said it was generally supportive of the budget as proposed. CDCR presented requests for roof repairs, fire alarm replacements, CalAIM-related costs, and trailer bill changes on incarcerated college students, mental health hiring, and tuberculosis testing, along with a planned prison closure by October 2026. The department also proposed reducing or delaying several items, including radio replacement, ADA improvements, COVID mitigation, and some facility upgrades, while adding a $125 million placeholder for consultant-driven operational savings. The LAO recommended rejecting or reducing several San Quentin-related proposals, questioned the staffing and contract medical requests, and urged more transparency on the consultant savings plan; members expressed concern about the realism of the savings targets and the potential legal or operational risks from delaying ADA and radio projects. For DOJ, the May Revision proposed ongoing funding and 44 positions to defend against federal actions, IT and accounting system upgrades, implementation funding for AB 1877, and a special fund loan. The LAO supported the KLETS connection but asked for a contingency plan if the new DMV link is delayed, noted that AB 1877 would not be fully implemented without additional funding, and recommended limiting and reporting on the federal accountability workload. Members questioned the size and permanence of the DOJ request, the use of the earlier $25 million special session appropriation, and the pace of federal litigation; DOJ said the new request would support ongoing litigation, expert assistance, and coordination across multiple cases and states.

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• The statute specifically excludes liquor stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience stores
• I'm going to count on them quite a bit in the coming months and years.
• I'm going to count on then quite a bit in the coming months and years.
• District, North Central Judicial District, Northeast Judicial District, Northeast Central, as well as
• East Central Judicial District.

Keywords: 908, all

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• </c><01:14:37.800><c> repository</c> and name in a central repository and name in a central repository
• Disaster<01:14:39.000><c> Recovery</c><01:14:39.480><c> Central</c> Disaster Recovery Central Disaster
• I think that would be weights and measures, like we do with our gas stations.
• I think that would be weights and measures, like we do with our gas stations.
• I'm the safety director for Halfers gas stations.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with House Bill 242, a liquor bill concerning brew pub licenses. Testimony from the New Hampshire Beer Distributors Association, the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association, and the Liquor Commission explained that the bill is intended to correct a clerical error from the prior session and restore the agreed-upon language. The bill would allow a brew pub, within the existing 2,500-barrel limit, to self-distribute its own product to one authorized on- or off-premise license; otherwise it must use wholesale distribution. Witnesses said the measure is a narrow fix specific to brew pubs and does not affect other manufacturing licenses. No opposition was raised during the hearing, and the chair closed the hearing after no committee questions remained. The committee then heard House Bill 81, which would allow patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into restaurant restrooms. The sponsor argued the current prohibition is outdated and can create safety risks by forcing people to set drinks down, citing concerns about drink tampering and a personal story about a friend who was drugged and assaulted after leaving a drink unattended. Committee members and the sponsor discussed whether the bill would increase liability for restaurants, how enforcement would work, and whether the current law is aimed at preventing underage handoffs or drink spiking. The sponsor said the bill would be permissive for establishments, not mandatory, and that liability would still depend on overservice and Liquor Commission investigations. The New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association testified in opposition, saying the bill could raise liability and create concerns about underage consumption in bathrooms. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting the bill would move on to further committee/subcommittee consideration.

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• station A is charging versus station B versus station C, and that really annoys my kids.
• The owner of the gas station works.
• more and more about what gas stations more and more about what station<00:03:14.080><c> A</c><00:03:
• /c><00:03:15.680><c> B</c> station A is charging versus station B station A is charging versus station
• . station. station.

Bills: HF4236, HF4122, HF4377

Keywords: public utility, interim rates, utility rates, rate case, general rate case, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, PUC, rate increase cap, rate freeze, refunds, customer refunds, ratepayer protection, electric utility, gas utility, regulated utility, ratemaking, return on equity, rate base, test year, rate design

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• and tap into to North Dakota's Station and tap into to North Dakota's abundant<00:08:31.319><c> wind
• And, you know, that counts for transmission lines.
• That counts for everything that we do in this space, and I think the same thing is true.
• for transmission lines that that counts for transmission lines that counts<00:16:14.360><c> for</c><
• for everything that we do in this counts for everything that we do in this space<00:16:16.000><c> and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The voting station of Representative Plouffe of Brockton is locked. This is roll call number 117.
• The voting station of Representative Plouffe of Brockton is locked. Thank you. Thank you.
• And when domestic workers are counted, acknowledged, and celebrated, we make it easier for them to know
• Every single minute counts. Massachusetts has made progress in recent years.
• a call of the yeas and the nays, and we vote yes on House 4993, the Preston Settles Every Minute Counts

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House began with routine procedural business, including adoption of resolutions congratulating Yolanda Kruger on her 100th birthday and two orders extending the Public Health Committee’s reporting deadline on House documents 4984 and 4988. The chamber then moved through a series of local bills and calendar items, passing to engrossment measures including authorization for the town of Hudson to grant an additional wine and malt beverage license, authorization for Cohasset to grant five additional liquor licenses, and an amendment to the Plymouth town charter. It also advanced several other bills on second reading, including a land conveyance for Barnstable County and Bourne, a bill requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events, and a bill preparing apprentices through training and hiring in Massachusetts. The House took up House 3417, designating June 16 as Domestic Workers’ Rights Day. Representative Sousa spoke in support, describing domestic workers as essential but often invisible workers and arguing that the designation would raise awareness of rights and protections under the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. The bill passed to engrossment by roll call, 156-0. The House also passed House 4992, authorizing Barnstable County and Bourne to convey certain parcels of land, and later passed House 4994, the Paths Act, which would require a phased-in apprentice-hours requirement on large public construction projects, condition bidding on participation in approved apprenticeship programs, and create a commission to study apprenticeship participation. The chamber then debated House 4993, the Preston Settles Every Minute Counts Act, requiring AEDs and trained personnel at sporting facilities and events. Representative Decker urged passage, citing the death of a young athlete and the need to close safety gaps outside schools. Representative Frost offered amendments to create a state fund to help communities pay for AEDs and to allow exemptions for remote fields without permanent power, arguing the bill could otherwise burden municipalities; both amendments were defeated on roll call. The bill itself then passed to engrossment by roll call, 154-1. The House also enacted a bill allowing Hingham to use municipal property for a center for active living, and the session ended with an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjournment.